Additional LGBTQ2+ Mentorship session

January 25, 2022 - Defence Stories

Yesterday’s response to the mentorship invitation was so overwhelming!

We are pleased to offer an additional mentoring session for up to 50 members on February 4^th from 1PM to 2:30PM EST. If you are already registered for the February 2^nd session, we kindly ask that you do not register for the February 4^th event to allow more participation. More information below. 

Register now: Registration form

How to succeed by being your authentic self at work

Bringing your authentic self to the workplace can boost your career and contribute to a more positive, supportive and dynamic work environment. But learning and feeling comfortable to do so can be challenging. We can help.

The Professional Development Action Committee of the Public Service Pride Network is pleased to offer this upcoming bilingual mentorship discussion, comprising four sessions of 10 people each, to help you excel in your workplace while being your authentic self.

These small-group sessions, led by mentors who are experienced in working with members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, will foster a comfortable environment for honest and respectful conversations.

By attending, you will learn:

1. to become more comfortable, confident and proud to be out to your colleagues, and
2. how to feel empowered to share lessons from your own experiences.

Event Date & Time: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm (EST) & February 4^th from 1PM to 2:30PM EST. The four sessions will run simultaneously.

Topics:

• Learn how authenticity can positively impact your workplace and your career satisfaction.
• Build workplace self-confidence and self-awareness as part of your own professional development journey.
• Identify strategies to help overcome any concerns or apprehensions you may have when bringing your authentic self to work.
• Share and learn from the lived experiences of your colleagues across the federal public service.
• Promote dialogue among federal colleagues on ways to create safer spaces and inclusive environments for LGBTQ2+ colleagues.

Format: This is an online event presented via Zoom.

Registration: Space is limited to 50 participants. Please register early to confirm your spot by clicking here: Registration form

Audience: Federal public servants at all levels (bilingual event)

Organized by: The Public Service Pride Professional Development Action Committee