Curated Leadership workshop series

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The AOM is partnering with Curated Leadership to launch a four-part interactive workshop series exclusively for midwives. The series provides practical tools to communicate with greater clarity, navigate challenging conversations and build confidence in your professional voice.

You may have found yourself thinking:

“I know I need to say something, but I’m not sure how.”

“Everyone else seems to know what they’re doing. Why don’t I?”

“Why does this conversation feel so much harder than it should?”

If any of these sound familiar, this series can help. Explore strategies you can put into practice right away and build skills for navigating difficult conversations with greater confidence. Open to Indigenous and Registered Midwife members only.


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Navigating imposter syndrome

Sep. 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Register

Imposter syndrome can show up in professional practice, leadership, decision-making and team participation. Participants will explore how self-doubt, perfectionism, role expectations and workplace dynamics can impact confidence, communication and belonging. Through reflection and practical strategies, participants will gain tools to build self-trust, strengthen their voice and participate more confidently in professional and team settings.

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Curated Leadership workshop: Understanding conflict and power dynamics

Nov. 9, 2026 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Register

Learn how conflict develops in professional and team settings, and how role, identity, hierarchy, power and communication patterns can shape working relationships. Participants will explore common sources of conflict and reflect on how power dynamics influence decision-making, accountability, trust and who feels safe to speak up. The session will offer practical tools to approach conflict with curiosity and care while strengthening more inclusive and accountable relationships.

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Curated Leadership workshop: Communication with intention

Jan. 15, 2027 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Register

Strengthen your foundational communication skills, including active listening, clarity and reflection. Participants will explore common communication errors and practise dialogical tools such as reframing, dialogue and resonance, and giving and receiving feedback. The session will provide practical tools to communicate with greater intention, reduce misunderstanding and build stronger relationships across different roles, perspectives and team experiences.

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Curated Leadership workshop: Communication with impact

March 3, 2027 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Register

Develop skills to communicate with greater clarity, confidence and effectiveness in professional and team settings. Participants will explore practical communication tools such as understanding intent versus impact, calling in versus calling out, and strategies for delivering clear, respectful and effective messages. The session will provide practical strategies for expressing ideas, responding thoughtfully and strengthening communication habits that support collaboration, accountability and shared responsibility.

 

FAQ

Who is this for?

This offering is designed to help midwives at every career stage, practice model or role strengthen their professional voice. Note that registration is restricted to Indigenous and Registered Midwife members only at this time.

Do I have to sign up for all four workshops?

While each session is complementary to the others, they are considered standalone workshops and you do not need to commit to the full series.

Will they be recorded?

Please note that these are live, virtual interactive workshops and will not be recorded. Don't miss your chance to participate!