Testimonials

I learned that I have the power and the energy to make positive changes; I need to be the driver and now have the tools to do that.
Erin Finlayson, Manager, ALC and Rehab, Markham Stouffville Hospital.

I became invigorated, stimulated, passionate and regained my optimism.
Sally Spence, Manager, Children’s Treatment Centre, Sudbury Regional Hospital

The new materials I acquired, the variety of different perspectives on leadership, the opportunity to meet and work with people from other disciplines were wonderful. Karen Lue-Kim, Supervisor, Community Health Programs, Department of Health and Social Services, Qikiqtarjuak Region, Nunavut.

An excellent environment and opportunity to reflect inwardly and grow outwardly.
Geoff Piers, Organizational Health Coordinator, Annapolis Valley Health.

I learned that leadership is a journey with ups and downs, that skills can be improved with practice and that leadership matters. Wonderful experience overall! Fidelma Serediuk, Chief of Physiotherapy Practice, Hamilton Health Sciences Centre.

This has been the ultimate learning experience in my career. Sandra Biesheuvel, Director, Cardio Respiratory Services, Seven Oaks General Hospital.

I really appreciated that others shared their experiences and that collaboration is very much on everyone’s mind.
Gloria Letendre, Associate Regional Director, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada

I now have a deeper understanding of leadership and emotional intelligence, new ideas and methodologies to try out. Best workshop!
Michele Durrant, Nurse and Educator, Hospital for Sick Children.

I realized that to be an effective leader much more time needs to be spent in being pro-active, visionary, developing others and not just managing. Laury Jasper, Patient Care Team Manager, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg

The hands-on opportunity to learn and the immense opportunity to network were great. Pierrette Lefebvre, Infant Development, Sudbury Regional Hospital

I valued the sense of connectivity that developed over the course of the sessions. I feel inspired to continue to foster good relationships in my workplace.  Melanie Nguyen, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

A great opportunity for focused leadership learning.  Elaine Howarth, Manager, Palliative and Complex Care, Markham Stouffville Hospital

I learned that leadership can be learned and nurtured, and that leadership done well can make great improvements for patients. Fiona Campbell, Professional Practice Leader, Physiotherapy, St Joseph’s Health Centre

Wonderful learning environment! I look forward to returning for the follow-up spring session. Suzanne Vanderlip, Professional Practice Leader, Markham Stouffville Hospital.

The Leadership Institute is a retreat for the nurse leader’s soul. It allows time for self reflection, refocusing, networking and rejuvenation. I feel a sense of clarity energy and empowerment to head back to my organization. Melissa Dougherty, Professional Practice, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa.