Do you ever find yourself holding back—waiting for external praise, worrying about how you’ll be perceived, or minimizing your presence in the room? These “hiding strategies” and patterns of seeking validation can quietly limit your leadership, confidence, and impact. This workshop will build on the Women at Work and Wellness lunch series and provide a strong foundation for women who want to move beyond the patterns that keep them from fully stepping into their potential. Participants will learn ways to quiet the Inner Critic and connect with their Inner Mentor—that wise, grounded inner voice that offers clarity and guidance. Through a blend of reflection, practical tools, and group discussion, participants will:

• Recognize how praise-seeking and hiding strategies show up and hold them back.
• Build awareness of the Inner Critic—its tactics, triggers, and how to respond skillfully.
• Learn to access and trust the Inner Mentor as a steady source of confidence and direction.
• Practice strategies that cultivate courage, authenticity, and presence in leadership and life.

Facilitator

Lisa Bellon [1], M. Ed., B.S.W., CPCC, LBC Coaching & Consulting | lisabelloncoaching@gmail.com

Lisa Bellon is an ICF credentialed leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational effectiveness professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and community-based organizations. Lisa specializes in coaching and facilitation for women leaders across all stages of their careers—from emerging leaders to senior executives. Lisa is deeply committed to supporting women in not only leading at work but also living with clarity, confidence, and authenticity in their personal lives.

A certified Dare to Lead™ (Brené Brown) and Crucial Conversations™ facilitator, Lisa also completed the Playing Big Facilitators Training with Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create and Lead.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Social Work from McMaster University and a Master of Education specializing in Workplace Learning and Change from the University of Toronto.

Registration

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Contact

Phone: 56800

Email: landd@uoguelph.ca [3]