You’ve built the business. Now it’s time to own the room.
Executive presence isn’t just for boardrooms or big titles, it’s for every woman entrepreneur ready to lead with power, purpose, and authenticity.
In this dynamic and affirming 90-minute session, leadership coach and former HR executive Aileen Edwards of AME Consulting will guide you through what it really takes to command attention, inspire trust, and show up fully as the leader you already are.
Whether you’re pitching investors, running your team, or stepping into the spotlight for the first time—this workshop will give you the tools to do it with boldness and grace.
What You’ll Learn:
- What executive presence really means—and why it matters for women entrepreneurs
- The top barriers that make us shrink—and how to overcome them
- The three pillars of presence: Confidence. Communication. Connection.
- Tools to strengthen your voice, body language, and leadership story
- Practice sessions with real-time peer feedback (Glow & Grow style!)
Who It’s For:
- Women entrepreneurs at any stage of business
- Founders, coaches, consultants, creatives, and change-makers
- Any woman ready to be seen, heard, and taken seriously as a leader
The workshop will wrap up with a Q&A session.
NOTE: Live Zoom transcription is available during this event. Should you require other accessibility supports, please email kerry.ramsay@queensu.ca as soon as possible since advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Aileen Edwards is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of AME Consulting. After 30+ years in Human Resources executive roles, Aileen now helps women, especially Black women and women of colour lead from a place of self-trust, strategy, and soul. She’s known for her powerful presence, warm humour, and ability to help you rise without burning out.
ABOUT THE WE-CAN PROJECT:
The WE-CAN Project is led by Queen’s University with a mission to inspire and empower existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing them with tools, resources, expert mentors, networks and community building to expand existing businesses and to launch new ventures. Since launching in 2020, the WE-CAN Project has supported more than 1,600 women entrepreneurs in launching, growing and scaling their business in the greater Kingston region.
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