Own Your Path: Expand your Leadership Toolkit

In today’s evolving workplace, career paths are rarely linear—and success depends on more than technical expertise alone. This interactive session led by Mary Van Buren, MBA, CAE, immediate past CEO of the Canadian Construction Association, equips early- to mid-career professionals with practical tools to navigate change, stand out, and grow as leaders at every stage of their journeys.

Participants will explore leadership traits, and how different organizational structures and cultures shape decision making, while understanding communication preferences and how to adjust your leadership to the situation. Building on this foundation, the session will highlight what it takes to stand out.

Grounded in both practical frameworks and lived experience, this session blends theory with real-world insights and interactivity to help you translate ideas into action. You’ll leave with tangible strategies to strengthen your leadership toolkit, increase your impact, and navigate your career with greater confidence and resilience.