Speakers

Maja Djikic, PhD is a personality psychologist specializing in adult development. She is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and HR Management, the Executive Director of the Self-Development Laboratory, and the Academic Director of the Rotman Executive Coaching Certificate program at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Her research has been featured in over 50 media outlets (including The New York Times, Salon, Slate, Scientific American Mind), in 15 countries. Thinkers50 has selected Maja as one of 30 thinkers around  the world whose ideas have the potential to shape the future of organizations. Her first book, The Possible Self: A Leader’s Guide to Personal Development, was published in March 2024 by Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Jacqueline Foley is an Executive Brand Coach and former C-suite leader on a mission to empower women executives and high achievers to activate their authentic leadership style and increase their influence and impact. She draws on 30 years as a brand specialist for top Canadian companies, including a decade at a global executive search firm where she developed a deep understanding of the key skills, competencies and behaviours that define successful executives. An experienced facilitator and presenter, Jacqueline has created custom programs for CPP Investments, VersaFi (formerly WCM) and the Women of Ivey Network to support women’s advancement. She is also an Executive Career Advisor for BlueSteps, a global career transition service that supports executives with career planning, executive branding and job search strategy.

Sophie Warwick is Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, a consultancy that supports women in negotiating their compensation, and advises employers on improving gender equity in the workplace. She specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups, helping employers become more sustainable, profitable, and innovative.

Sophie has a Masters of Structural and Earthquake Engineering from the University of British Columbia. She practiced structural engineering consulting in the residential sector for over 7 years where she saw firsthand the challenges employers face recruiting and retaining women in male dominated environments. She is passionate about approaching gender equity in an intentional and strategic manner by providing a clear and concise list of actionable items to empower employers to start making positive change today. At The Thoughtful Co, she has supported clients in the public sector, engineering firms, construction companies, technology companies, and more.

Sophie has a long history of dedication to building more inclusive and equitable environments for women. In 2018, she co-founded Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE) Vancouver, a non-profit community devoted to supporting and empowering women in engineering and increasing gender diversity and inclusion in the consulting industry.

Jillian Climie is Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, a consultancy that supports women in negotiating their compensation, and advises employers on improving gender equity in the workplace. She specializes in supporting women in getting paid what they deserve, with her clients on average achieving a +25% increase in their compensation package.

Jillian attended Ivey Business School and has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She co-founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

Jillian was named a 2022 Emerging Leader by The Peak, and was a 2023 Women of Influence Nominee and 2023 Inspirational Leader of the Year Nominee.

Susan brings 30+ years of experience within a diversity of functions including leadership, sales, operations, professional services, business development and customer service, and has empowered individuals and teams in the information technology, insurance, finance, telecommunications and software industries.

Her ability to ask the right questions, effectively assess challenges and align winning solutions has allowed her to repeatedly create value and impact. As a lead facilitator and executive coach, Susan’s passion for people and their ability to maximize their potential.