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Midlife Power Shift
A Leadership Renewal Experience for Women at Midlife
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Thursday & Friday, April 29 - 30, 2027 | Kingbridge Centre
In partnership with McMaster University and the Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine
The net proceeds of this event promote equitable access to bursaries for students of the Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine experiencing financial hardship.
Kingbridge Women's Leadership Lab
presents
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Midlife Power Shift
A Leadership Renewal Experience for Women at Midlife
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Thursday & Friday, April 29 - 30, 2027 | Kingbridge Centre
In partnership with McMaster University and the Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine
The net proceeds of this event support bursaries for underprivileged female students at the Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine
Midlife is not a pause—it’s a power shift
Join us April 29-30, 2027, at The Kingbridge Centre for the next chapter of Women’s Midlife Power Shift. Building on the success of our inaugural event. this annual retreat brings together evidence based research, wellness, leadership development, meaningful, and restorative experience designed to support women through one of life’s most transformative transitions.
In collaboration with McMaster University, Women’s Midlife Power Shift creates a space for women to connect, share experiences, learn from one another, and engage in meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges of midlife. Together, we will explore how to navigate this stage with greater vitality , resilience, wisdom, and purpose, while creating time to reset, reflect, and step confidently into the next chapter of life and leadership.
Early Bird Registration
Available until June 30, 2026
Your registration includes:
• Two days of programming
• Meals and refreshments
• Wellness experiences
• Access to the Kingbridge Centre grounds and amenities
Midlife is not a pause - it's a power shift
Join us April 29 – 30, 2027, at The Kingbridge Centre for the next chapter of Women’s Midlife Power Shift. Building on the success of our inaugural event. this annual retreat brings together evidence based research, wellness, leadership development, meaningful, and restorative experience designed to support women through one of life’s most transformative transitions.
In collaboration with McMaster University, Women’s Midlife Power Shift creates a space for women to connect, share experiences, learn from one another, and engage in meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges of midlife. Together, we will explore how to navigate this stage with greater vitality , resilience, wisdom, and purpose, while creating time to reset, reflect, and step confidently into the next chapter of life and leadership.
Early Bird Registration
Available until June 30 ,2026
Your registration includes:
• Two days of programming
• Meals and refreshments
• Wellness experiences
• Access to the Kingbridge Centre grounds and amenities
Why the Midlife Power Shift Matters
Why the Midlife Power Shift Matters
Designed for Organizations. Transformative for Leaders.
- •Retention: Supporting women at a known attrition point
- •Executive Readiness: Strengthening confidence, presence, and sustainability
- •Performance: Equipping leaders to manage complexity and sustained demand
- •Equity: Advancing gender parity at senior levels
- •Leadership Pipeline: Preserving and accelerating future enterprise leaders
Participants return energized, focused, and equipped with practical strategies to navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and sustain excellence.
Designed for Organizations. Transformative for Leaders.
- •Retention: Supporting women at a known attrition point
- •Executive Readiness: Strengthening confidence, presence, and sustainability
- •Performance: Equipping leaders to manage complexity and sustained demand
- •Equity: Advancing gender parity at senior levels
- •Leadership Pipeline: Preserving and accelerating future enterprise leaders
Participants return energized, focused, and equipped with practical strategies to navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and sustain excellence.
Speakers
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Dr. Susan Tighe
PhD, PEng, FCAE, FCSCE, FEIC, C.Dir.
President, McMaster University
Dr. Menaka Pai
MSc, MD, FRCPC
Hematology Specialist
Dr. Alexandra Papaiannou
BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP, FCGS
Osteoporosis Specialist
Dr. Russell De Souza
ScD, RD
Registered Dietician &
Nutritional Epidemiologist
Dr. Allison Shea
MD, PhD, FRCSC, MSCP
Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Sponsors
Special Sessions
Power Dressing In Midlife
Jo-Ann Fisher
Founder and Principal, Hanger9
Rachael Doak
Style Strategist, Entrepreneur &
Co-Owner Hanger9
Ready To Step Into The Shift?
This is not a traditional leadership symposium – it is a curated, retreat-style intervention designed to build resilience, sustain high performance, and unlock the next chapter of women’s leadership impact.