The Champion's Edge: Leading Through Adversity
Presentation Category
PLENARY
General Session Description
In today’s increasingly complex world, change is the only constant. Drawing from her extraordinary career as an Olympic gold medalist, physician, and NHL executive, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser shares powerful insights on navigating uncertainty and leading teams through challenging circumstances.
Wickenheiser explores how exceptional leaders create winning cultures in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. She reveals practical strategies for transforming disruption into opportunity, building resilience in your team, and maintaining focus when facing unexpected obstacles.
This compelling keynote equips audiences with actionable frameworks to:
- Develop adaptability as your competitive advantage.
- Foster team cohesion during turbulent times.
- Make decisive choices amid ambiguity.
- Transform setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
Discover the leadership principles that helped drive Wickenheiser’s success at the highest levels of sport, medicine, and business, and how they can be applied to lead your organization through today’s disruptive landscape.
Audience Expertise
General Interest (Appropriate for all experience level)
Location
Macleod Ballroom
Start Date
10-14-2026 8:00 AM
End Date
10-14-2026 9:00 AM
The Champion's Edge: Leading Through Adversity
Macleod Ballroom
In today’s increasingly complex world, change is the only constant. Drawing from her extraordinary career as an Olympic gold medalist, physician, and NHL executive, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser shares powerful insights on navigating uncertainty and leading teams through challenging circumstances.
Wickenheiser explores how exceptional leaders create winning cultures in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. She reveals practical strategies for transforming disruption into opportunity, building resilience in your team, and maintaining focus when facing unexpected obstacles.
This compelling keynote equips audiences with actionable frameworks to:
- Develop adaptability as your competitive advantage.
- Foster team cohesion during turbulent times.
- Make decisive choices amid ambiguity.
- Transform setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
Discover the leadership principles that helped drive Wickenheiser’s success at the highest levels of sport, medicine, and business, and how they can be applied to lead your organization through today’s disruptive landscape.