Leading with Impact

Where Self-Awareness Meets Team Success

In today’s fast-paced and evolving work environment, leaders must do more than manage—they must inspire, adapt, and create spaces where diverse individuals and teams can thrive. This bundled two-part seminar series is designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the tools, mindsets, and strategies to lead with empathy, confidence, and clarity. Whether you're navigating generational dynamics or developing your leadership mindset, these sessions offer practical insights and actionable strategies tailored to the realities of today’s workplace—especially within the insurance industry. Session 1: Managing Different Generations in the Workplace June 17, 2025 1 pm – 3 pm EDT This session dives into the dynamics of a multi-generational workforce and how to transform differences into strengths. With five generations in today’s workplace, leaders must be attuned to varying communication styles, motivations, and work habits. You’ll gain practical strategies to foster understanding, collaboration, and shared purpose across age groups. Key Topics: Encouraging cross-generational mentoring and collaboration Embracing differences while finding common ground Tailoring motivation and recognition to individual drivers Communicating with clarity and adaptability Creating a purpose-driven, inclusive culture Speaker: Melanie Needham, President, MRD Consulting Session 2: Unlocking Leadership Potential September 23, 2025 11 am – 12:30 pm EDT This session focuses on the personal and practical dimensions of leadership. You'll explore how self-awareness, empathy, and intentional leadership can unlock the potential of those around you. Drawing on real-world examples from within the insurance industry, we’ll explore how successful leaders are navigating common challenges—such as balancing individual responsibilities with team leadership, empowering others in a structured environment, and growing future leaders. Key Topics: Balancing workload and leadership responsibilities Leading with autonomy in a compliance-focused world Developing next-generation professionals Strengthening confidence and competence—yours and your team’s Speaker: Ian Bell, Senior Vice President of Global Talent & Performance at Sedgwick Why Attend Both? Together, these sessions offer a powerful, complementary experience for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. You’ll leave with: A renewed leadership mindset Tools for cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams Strategies to communicate and connect across generational lines Confidence to lead with intention, empathy, and clarity Ideal for: People leaders, team managers, HR professionals, and anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills in the insurance industry and beyond. PLEASE NOTE: - Prices below are for IIO Members. Fees noted below do not include hst. - Non-members and renewing members the IIO Membership fee will be added to your cart. - Sorry, no refunds. Credit notes issued only with 48 hour written notice - In accordance with Provincial regulator's guidelines, in order to be eligible for CE hours, you must be logged in with for the entire duration of the session. Partial hours cannot be issued. LINK TO WEBINAR 24 hours prior to the webinar, all registrants will receive an e-mail providing the direct link to the Webinar. This link is unique to you and is tied to your name. It cannot be shared or transferred to others. This personalized link must be used when you log in to the webinar so that your attendance can be tracked. We cannot credit CE hours if you are using a link that is not assigned to you, or if you do not attend for the full duration of the webinar. 　 For group rates of 3 or more, or if you need assistance with registration, email us:gtaevents@insuranceinstitute.ca