BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378a8f53 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T144500 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T160000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/closing-keynote-francoise- mathieu-edge-compassion-key-tools SUMMARY:Closing Keynote - Françoise Mathieu - The Edge of Compassion: Key\ ntools to stay grounded CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[alt=\"\"]\nWhy do some people thrive under pressure while othe rs struggle? Are\nthese skills learnable? \n\nThe landscape of our work h as shifted\, and many of us are navigating\nincreasingly complex systems w hile showing up for a community with\ndiverse and evolving needs. But how do we continue to offer our best\nto others while staying centered ourselv es? \n\nNew research offers promising insights into maintaining psycholog ical\nhealth and sustaining our well-being over the long term. This\nprese ntation will explore practical ways to recalibrate when the work\nfeels pa rticularly heavy and how to build a professional life that is\nboth impact ful and sustainable.  DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378aea86 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T113000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/morning-keynote-yan-markso n-power-perception-own-your-story SUMMARY:Morning Keynote - Yan Markson- The Power of Perception: Own Your St ory CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[alt=\"\"]\nWhen you’re operating in a flow state\, it isn’ t luck or\ncoincidence. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.\n\nYan Markson offers a fresh\, engaging take on how a growth mindset and\nself-reinventi on can help you spot opportunities\, innovate\, and thrive\nin a fast-pace d world. Discover how changing your state of mind\nfundamentally changes y our “zone of possibilities.” DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378b098b DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T090000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T103000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/welcome-opening-keynote-ni kki-sanchez-wisdom-orcas SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Keynote - Nikki Sanchez - The Wisdom of the Orcas :\nIndigenous Relational Intelligence as a Blueprint for Climate\nAdaptati on CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[alt=\"\"]\nInspired by her bestselling anthology _Spirits of t he Coast: Orcas in\nScience\, Art and History_ and her collaborations with biologists\,\nhistorians\, Indigenous knowledge keepers\, poets\, artists \, and\ncommunities across generations\, Nikki shares a powerful insight: orcas\noffer a blueprint for reimagining our relationship with the planet. \n\nAs a wilderness guide for over a decade\, living and working alongside \norcas\, she gained clarity on how decolonization and climate solutions\n are inextricably linked. Drawing on their relational intelligence\, she\nr eveals how biodiversity\, Indigenous knowledge systems\, and\nregenerative approaches can help humanity not only adapt to\nenvironmental change\, bu t transform the way we live\, lead\, and belong\non Earth. DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378b2516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T143000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T160000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/closing-keynote-dane-jense n-pressure-equation SUMMARY:Closing Keynote - Dane Jensen: The Pressure Equation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[Headshot of Dane Jensen]\nHow we navigate periods of intense p ressure has a huge impact on the\ntrajectory of our lives. It impacts how successful we are in our\ncareers\, how much we enjoy the journey\, and ho w much regret we carry.\nDrawing insights from his book\, The Power of Pre ssure: Why Pressure\nIsn’t the Problem\, It’s the Solution\n[https://w ww.thirdfactor.com/the-power-of-pressure/]\, Dane Jensen’s\nkeynote intr oduces three powerful strategies for using pressure as an\nadvantage. You will hear unforgettable stories of pressure\, learn\npractical skills for performing in peak moments and over the long\nhaul\, and come away with re newed energy for tackling the biggest\nsources of pressure in their lives.   DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378b3d8c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T143000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/afternoon-keynote-taylor-l indsay-noel-redefining-possible SUMMARY:Afternoon Keynote - Taylor Lindsay-Noel - Redefining Possible: Less ons\nfor Taking on the World CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[Keynote speaker: Taylor Linday-Noel]\nAt the age of 14\, Taylo r Lindsay-Noel was a nationally recognized\nCanadian gymnast\, on track to compete in the 2012 London Olympics.\nEverything changed in an instant wh en\, following a tragic accident\,\nshe found herself paralyzed from the n eck down. After more than a\ndecade of growth and healing\, Taylor has cha nnelled the passion that\ndrove her as a gymnast into her endeavours as a thriving entrepreneur\,\npodcaster\, speaker\, and motivational figure.\n\ nAs a renowned entrepreneur\, Taylor highlights the business strategy\nshe used to build her thriving loose-leaf tea company\, Cup of Té\, and\ndet ails her extraordinary journey overcoming extreme adversity to\ncreate a s uccessful business from the ashes. DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69fb2378b5729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T090000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T103000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/events/welcome-opening-keynote-dr -miriam-kirmayer-bridge-connection SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Keynote - Dr. Miriam Kirmayer: Bridge the Connect ion\nDivide CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:[Headshot of Dr. Miriam Kirmayer]\nFeeling connected — to our friends\, our colleagues\, and our\ncommunities — is one of the most po werful predictors of our health\,\nhappiness\, and success. \n\nEven thou gh we are hard-wired for connection\, so much can get in the\nway of stron g\, healthy relationships: distance\, technology\, the\nbusyness of life\, and\, most of all\, the misconceptions we have about\nwhat it takes to bu ild authentic friendships and connections. \n\nIn her thought-provoking s ignature keynote\, Dr. Miriam unpacks the\nscience of friendship and conne ction to help people build\nrelationships that can inform and transform th eir lives.  \n\nDiscover the key practices\, skills\, and mindset shifts that improve\nconnectivity\, reduce feelings of loneliness\, fortify our personal and\ncollective well-being\, and bridge the connection divide. \ n\nThrough sharing her professional insights and personal experiences\,\nD r. Miriam helps us to re-calibrate the way we think about\,\nprioritize\, and invest in creating the friendships and connections\nthat count\, and u ltimately add up to a full and fulfilling life.  DTSTAMP:20260506T111816Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR