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Helping busy leaders like you refocus, grow and thrive.

Step away from your busy day-to-day and join us for a half-day retreat where you’ll reset, find your focus, and gain clarity on how to use your strengths best to meet your priorities.

Pricing: $550 + HST

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Date/Time: Tuesday, September 10, 8:30am-1pm

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Space 102, 201 Weston Road

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Join us for an inspiring day of delicious food, clarity-building training, and inspiring connections.

Gallups Strength Training with Nat Ostiguy: Take a Gallup Strengths assessment prior to the event and get a detailed report outlining your strengths. We’ll then dive into analyzing each strength, practicing applying strengths in leadership situations, and developing strategies for how to leverage your strengths to grow your business or thrive in your career. Through discussions with fellow entrepreneurs and leaders, you’ll develop clarity on where to focus your energy.

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Coffee and Experience Sharing: Over a delicious cup of Eight50 coffee or tea, connect with fellow leaders to share experiences and trade tips and tricks. There is so much we can learn from one another.

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Define Strategies to Thrive Professionally and Personally: Through writing exercises and prompts, build out actionable strategies for strengths-based business and career growth.

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Build Community: Connect with a supportive group of like-minded entrepreneurs and leaders who get it and can offer support when the going gets tough.

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Gallups Strengths Training Outcomes

Identify Your Top 5 Strengths

  • You will take the Gallup assessment prior to the workshop

  • Results will be shared in a confidential manner

  • Your facilitator Nat will explain the meaning and implications of each strength

  • Through exercise and dialogue, you will develop an increased self-awareness of your natural talent and strengths

Apply Strengths to Business and Career Growth

  • Analyze how each strength can be leveraged in leadership roles and for strengths-based business and career growth

  • Examine real-world examples of successful leaders utilizing their strengths

  • Engage in role-playing scenarios to practice applying strengths in business situations

  • Develop strategies to adapt leadership style based on your businesses’ needs and trajectory

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Meet the team

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Meet your Facilitator: Nathalie Ostiguy of NR4 Solutions

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Meet your Host: Bridget Love of Care / Of Experiences

Bridget Love is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of diverse experience in project management, cultural engagement, business development, and relationship management.

As the founder of Care/Of and with a background in producing large-scale public events, Bridget thrives on change and has collaborated with a wide range of clients, from large corporations to municipal governments and small non-profits.

Passionate about telling stories, making connections, building relationships, and fostering community through culture, Bridget excels in creating cohesion and bringing people together.

Her extensive experience and dedication to cultural engagement make her a dynamic leader in building and nurturing communities.

Nathalie Ostiguy is a bilingual Leader Coach, Facilitator, and Talent Management Consultant, passionate about equipping individuals and teams to achieve mission-critical goals.

With a reputation as a "builder and fixer," Nathalie's extensive experience spans banking, communications, technology, and small business, where she has held high-profile roles at Cognicase, NetSuite, and Scotiabank. Her work has taken her globally, bridging business and IT, leading large-scale transformations, and galvanizing teams. Committed to lifelong learning,

Nathalie holds a Master's Certificate in Project Management from the University of Quebec, a Life and Wellness Coaching Certificate, and training from the University of Toronto.

Certified in executive assessment tools like Eq-1 2.0 & EQ 360, Hogan, Gallup Strengths, and The Five Behaviors, she drives productivity and well-being in diverse team settings.

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Cultivate collective mentorship through a community of like-minded leaders.

  • FAQ

    We understand that you may have some questions about the workshop and how to make the most out of your experience. Use the arrows to navigate through the slideshow of frequently asked questions, providing you with more information and helping you prepare for the event.

    If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

  • What are Gallup Strengths?

    Gallup Strengths is an assessment that helps you discover your natural talents and how they contribute to your success.

  • How can I use my strengths to improve team collaboration?

    Participants can leverage their strengths to enhance team dynamics by understanding each other’s talents and finding complementary ways to work together. Identify your strengths and explore how they align with your team members’ strengths. Look for opportunities to collaborate based on shared talents.

  • How do I lead a strengths-based team?

    Leading a strengths-based team involves understanding team members’ strengths, aligning them with tasks, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Lead by recognizing and appreciating each team member’s strengths. Delegate tasks based on their talents and provide opportunities for growth.