DEIB Leadership Series 2026

TThe 2026 Leadership Equity Workshop Series is a curated learning series designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, board members, and community practitioners seeking practical tools to lead with equity, cultural humility, and accountability. The series intentionally combines online lunch and learns with in-person workshops to balance accessibility with depth. Online sessions provide timely insight and shared learning, while in-person workshops offer space for deeper dialogue, reflection, and applied practice.

This series is grounded in lived experience, evidence-informed practice, and over three decades of leadership in equity, anti-racism, and community transformation.

2026 STRENGTHENING DEIB SERIES SCHEDULE

LUNCH & LEARN

The Real State of DEIB in 2026

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 pm
Location: Online

A brief trend overview highlighting where DEIB work stands in 2026, what is shifting in workplaces, and what leaders need to be paying attention to now.

Does Inclusion Mean Someone Loses?

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 pm
Location: Online

A high-level look at current workplace conversations about inclusion and fairness, and why inclusion is increasingly misunderstood as a zero-sum issue.

Expected Outcome:
Participants will gain insight into where scarcity thinking comes from, why it is showing up more often, and how leaders can reframe inclusion as collaboration rather than competition.

Fees: $39.99
Register for Lunch and Learn here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strengthening-deib-online-lunch-and-learn-sessions-tickets-1979140912747

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

WORKSHOPS

Race, Power and Psychological Safety at Work

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Time: 9:30–11:30 am | Location: Westinghouse HQ

A practice-based workshop exploring how race and power influence behaviour, team dynamics, and organisational culture.

Expected Outcome:
Participants will leave with a deeper awareness of the relationship between power, race, and team behaviour, and the ability to take practical steps that support psychological safety.

Embedding Humility in Leadership

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | Time: 9:30–10:30 am | Location: Westinghouse HQ

This workshop examines systemic barriers and their impact on racialized employees while introducing cultural humility and anti-racist practice.

Expected Outcome:
Participants will understand how systemic barriers function and how cultural humility strengthens leadership and organisational fairness.

Unpacking Race, Equity and Privilege

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Time: 9:30–11:30 am | Location: Westinghouse HQ

An interactive session exploring how race, equity, and privilege shape access, opportunity, and experiences in the workplace.

Expected Outcome:
Participants will leave with a stronger ability to recognise inequities and apply anti-racist strategies that support fairness and belonging.

Governing in a Diverse and Complex Environment

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Time: 9:30–11:30 am | Location: Westinghouse HQ

This session looks at equity, diversity, and inclusion through the lens of governance and leadership. It explores how boards and senior leaders can strengthen oversight, mitigate risk, and make strategic decisions with fairness and credibility in mind.

Expected Outcome:
Participants will walk away with practical insight into how diversity and complexity influence governance, what questions boards should be asking, and how to align equity with risk management and organizational strategy.

What to Expect at Our Workshops

Participants can expect facilitated discussion, guided reflection, and practical tools they can apply in their leadership and workplace contexts.
Each session is designed to support learning, dialogue, and accountability around race, power, and inclusive leadership practices.

FEES AND REGISTRATION

Workshops are regularly priced at $250.00 per session, however we are offering an Early Bird Special of $199 until January 21, 2025.

All four sessions are $800.00, but our Early Bird Special is only $700.00 until January 21.

Register here for workshops:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/four-in-person-strengthening-deib-workshops-tickets-1979136524622?aff=oddtdtcreator

A certificate of completion will be provided upon completion of all four workshops.
Light refreshments provided.

FACILITATORS

Evelyn Myrie, LL.D. (Hon.), she/her
Founder and Principal Consultant, EMPOWER Strategy Group

Evelyn Myrie is a respected community leader, equity practitioner, and policy thinker with more than thirty years of experience in anti-racism, civic leadership, and organisational change. She is known for her grounded facilitation style and deep understanding of the lived experiences of Black and racialized communities. Evelyn received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from McMaster University in 2025.

Audrey Wubbenhorst, MA, MBA, ICD.D, she/her
Equity and Governance Specialist

Audrey Wubbenhorst is an experienced equity and governance strategist with deep expertise in EDI research, policy development, and inclusive organisational practice. She has led national and community-based initiatives focused on employment equity, Indigenous economic research, gender-based analysis, and board diversity. Audrey brings a practical, evidence-informed approach that helps leaders strengthen accountability and embed equitable practices with clarity and humility.