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SUMMARY:Being ATHENA Leadership Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, March 31st\, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce will host the Being ATHENA Leadership Program. The 'Being ATHENA Leadership Program' is a licensed 10 module course designed to support the development of women in leadership roles. The program will be led by Karen Bird\, ATHENA Recipient 2018\, Past President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and certified 'Being ATHENA Leadership Program' facilitator. Learn more about the program in Karen's words by clicking the graphic below!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nATHENA International has identified the opportunity and the need.\n\n\n More than 10\,000 baby boomers are retiring every day.\n More than 77% of organizations report that leadership is lacking.\n 83% of businesses say it's important to develop leaders at all levels\n Less than 5% of companies have implemented leadership development across all levels.\n 47% of companies predict there will be a shortage of leadership or executive-level skills in the future.\n\n\n\nATHENA International is creating a community of leaders that value and elevate everyone through their Leadership Programs.\n\n\n\nThese trusted principles symbolize the transformative leadership needed in the world\, especially in times of uncertainty and upheaval. You will stand stronger as a leader for yourself\, those around you\, and beyond\n\n\n\nThese programs are a holistic experience that explores all of what makes you unique\, valuable and impactful as a leader. It is not just another "one-size-fits-all" leadership template it's a personalized\, transformational growth experience that allows you to find and embody your own authentic leadership style.\n\n\n\nIncluded in the Program\n\n\n Predictive index behavior assessment\n Comprehensive digital program workbook/journal\n 10 two-hour cohort sessions (led by a certified ATHENA facilitator)\n Access to ATHENA Connects\, ATHENA International's networking platform\n Networking events\, outside of the cohort sessions\n Opportunity to hear industry experts speak\n Free subscriber access for one year\, beginning on your program start date\, as long as you complete the program\n\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n\n Expand your leadership knowledge & self-awareness core values\, who are you?\n Supportive cohort culture you're not alone\n Advocating for self & others\n Build strong relationships conscious & unconscious bias\n Tactical techniques that could increase your strength in interactions conflict resolution\n Flight fight fawn freeze\n Tools to radically improve personal and professional lives give back & work-life balance\n Celebrate yourself & others\n\n\nThe only way to achieve equality is together. \n\n\n\nIndividuals can register now for $850.00 CAD plus tax for members and $1\,100.00 CAD plus tax for non-members (Regular cost is approximately $1\,400 CAD plus tax). Space is limited to 35 participants. The fee includes all materials required to complete the program.\n\n\n\nYou can check if your employer is a member at Business Directory Search - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce\, ON (ssmcoc.com) or contact the Chamber of Commerce at info@ssmcoc.com. \n\n\n\nIf your business is a Chamber member but you do not have a Chamber website login\, please contact Info@ssmcoc.com to get your login credentials.\n\n \n\n \n\nSchedule: Every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 6:00pm-8:00pm beginning March 31st and concluding June 2nd. If you need special accommodations\, please contact us.
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Beginning Tuesday\, March 31st\, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce will \;host \;the \;Being ATHENA Leadership Program. \;The '\;Being ATHENA Leadership Program'\; is a licensed 10 module course designed to support the development of women in leadership roles. The program will be led by Karen Bird\, ATHENA Recipient 2018\, Past President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and certified '\;Being ATHENA Leadership Program'\; facilitator. Learn more about the program in Karen'\;s words by clicking the graphic below!
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ATHENA International has identified the opportunity and the need.
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\n - More than 10\,000 baby boomers are retiring every day.
\n - More than 77% of organizations report that leadership is lacking.
\n - 83% of businesses say it'\;s important to develop leaders at all levels
\n - Less than 5% of companies have implemented leadership development across all levels.
\n - 47% of companies predict there will be a shortage of leadership or executive-level skills in the future.
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ATHENA International \;is creating a community of \;leaders that value and elevate everyone \;through their Leadership Programs.
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\nThese trusted principles symbolize the \;transformative leadership \;needed in the world\, especially in times of uncertainty and upheaval. You will \;stand stronger as a leader \;for yourself\, those around you\, and beyond
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\nThese programs are a holistic experience that explores all of \;what makes you unique\, valuable and impactful as a leader. It is not just another "\;one-size-fits-all"\; leadership template \;&ndash\; \;it'\;s a personalized\, transformational growth experience that allows you to find and embody your own authentic leadership style.
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\nIncluded in the Program\n - Predictive index behavior assessment
\n - Comprehensive digital program workbook/journal
\n - 10 two-hour cohort sessions (led by a certified ATHENA facilitator)
\n - Access to ATHENA Connects\, ATHENA International'\;s networking platform
\n - Networking events\, outside of the cohort sessions
\n - Opportunity to hear industry experts speak
\n - Free subscriber access for one year\, beginning on your program start date\, as long as you complete the program
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\n\nWhat'\;s in it for you?
\n\n\n - Expand your leadership knowledge &\; self-awareness \;&ndash\; \;core values\, who are \;you?
\n - Supportive cohort culture \;&ndash\; \;you'\;re not alone
\n - Advocating for self &\; others
\n - Build strong relationships \;&ndash\; \;conscious &\; unconscious bias
\n - Tactical techniques that could increase your strength in interactions \;&ndash\; \;conflict resolution
\n - Flight \;&ndash\; \;fight \;&ndash\; \;fawn \;&ndash\; \;freeze
\n - Tools to radically improve personal and professional lives \;&ndash\; \;give back &\; work-life balance
\n - Celebrate yourself &\; others
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\n\nThe only way to achieve equality is together. \;
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Individuals can register now for \;$850.00 CAD \;plus tax \;for members and $1\,100.00 CAD plus tax \;for non-members (Regular cost is \;approximately \;$1\,400 CAD \;plus tax). Space is limited to 35 \;participants. The fee includes all materials required to complete the program.
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\nYou can check if your employer is a member at \;Business Directory Search - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce\, ON (ssmcoc.com) \;or contact \;the Chamber of Commerce at \;info@ssmcoc.com. \;
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\nIf your business is a Chamber member but you do not have a Chamber website login\, please contact \;Info@ssmcoc.com \;to get your login credentials.\n \;
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\n\nSchedule: \;Every Tuesday for 10 weeks from \;6:00pm-8:00pm beginning \;March 31st \;and concluding \;June \;2nd. If you need special \;accommodations\, please contact us.
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LOCATION:Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie [30 Bay Street]
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URL:https://www.ssmcoc.com/events/details/being-athena-leadership-program-2026-1013
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