BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-90-@cacp.ca DTSTAMP:20260616T111651 DTSTART:20260917 DTEND:20270114 SUMMARY:A CACP National Forum: Sisters in Service DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to Sisters in Service (SiS) — a free, informal discussion series created by and intended for female p olice leaders.\n\nThese are not typical webinars. There’s no keynote s peaker or lecture — just real, honest conversations facilitated in a s upportive space. Each session is an opportunity to connect with other wo men in policing, share experiences, and explore leadership challenges an d successes together.\n\nWhether you're just stepping into a leadership role or have years of experience, SiS offers a place to listen, learn, a nd be heard.\n\nOpen exclusively to CACP Members.\n\n------------------- -----------------------------------------------------\n\n-- Hard Convers ations You Avoid - “What are you not saying—and why?” --\n\n-- Se ptember 17, 2026 @12:30 - 13:30 EST --\n\nEvery leader has conversations they know they need to have—but for one reason or another, they keep putting them off. Whether it's a difficult discussion with a peer, a boa rd member, a subordinate, or even a trusted colleague, avoidance often c omes at a cost.\n\nIn this Sisters in Service conversation, participants will explore the barriers that prevent leaders from addressing difficul t issues directly, including concerns about relationships, reputation, c onflict, and unintended consequences. Together, we will examine the tens ion between protecting ourselves and fulfilling our leadership responsib ilities, while sharing practical approaches for preparing for, initiatin g, and navigating challenging conversations with confidence and clarity. \n\nJoin us for an honest discussion about the conversations that keep u s up at night—and the courage it takes to finally have them.\n\nHosted by: Kim Nicholson, Executive Director, Winnipeg Police Service \n\nRe gister Now!\n\n--------------------------------------------------------- ---------------\n\n-- Crisis Leadership: The Personal Toll - "What does crisis leadership actually cost you?” --\n\n-- November 18, 2026 @12:3 0 - 13:30 EST --\n\nIn moments of crisis, leaders are expected to projec t calm, provide direction, and make critical decisions under intense pre ssure. While much attention is paid to the operational response, far les s is said about the personal impact these experiences can have on those leading through them.\n\nIn this Sisters in Service conversation, partic ipants will explore the often-unseen toll of crisis leadership, includin g the emotional residue that can linger long after an incident has ended , the cumulative effects of decision fatigue, and the challenges of carr ying responsibility while maintaining a composed public presence. Throug h candid discussion and shared experiences, we will examine strategies f or sustaining resilience, processing difficult events, and supporting ou rselves and one another through the demands of leadership in extraordina ry circumstances.\n\nJoin us for an open conversation about the human si de of crisis leadership—and what it takes to carry the weight of comma nd while continuing to lead effectively.\n\nHosted By: Deputy Chief Tri sh Ferguson, M.O.M., Ottawa Police Service \n\nRegister Now! \n\n----- -------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n- - The Loneliness of Command - “Who do you talk to when you can’t ta lk to anyone?” --\n\n-- January 13, 2027 @12:30 - 13:30 EST --\n\nLead ership can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be surprisingly isolatin g. As responsibilities grow and the stakes become higher, many leaders f ind themselves with fewer places to turn for candid advice, honest feedb ack, or simply a safe space to work through challenges.\n\nIn this Siste rs in Service conversation, participants will explore the unique realiti es of leadership isolation, including managing uncertainty and self-doub t while maintaining confidence, navigating difficult decisions, and buil ding trusted networks of support. Through open discussion and shared exp eriences, we will examine practical strategies for cultivating meaningfu l peer relationships and creating the trusted inner circles that help le aders thrive.\n\nJoin us for a candid conversation about one of leadersh ip's least discussed challenges—and the connections that can make all the difference.\n\nHosted By: Superintendent Nadine Wagner, Calgary Pol ice Service\n\nRegister Now! \n\n-------------------------------------- ----------------------------------\n\n-- Ambition—Still Allowed? - "H ow do you talk about wanting more, when you’re already at the top?” --\n\n-- To Be Confirmed --\n\nFor many women leaders, ambition is celeb rated early in their careers but becomes more complicated as they advanc e. Expectations shift, opportunities narrow, and expressing a desire for something more can sometimes be met with scrutiny or misunderstanding.\ n\nIn this Sisters in Service conversation, participants will explore wh at ambition looks like at senior levels of leadership and how it evolves over the course of a career. Together, we will discuss navigating perce ptions and potential backlash, redefining personal and professional succ ess, and finding purpose and growth after reaching goals that once seeme d distant. Whether your next chapter involves greater leadership, new ch allenges, mentorship, or something entirely different, this session offe rs an opportunity to reflect on what comes next—and to give yourself p ermission to pursue it.\n\nJoin us for an honest discussion about ambiti on, fulfillment, and continuing to grow long after you've "made it."\n\n Hosted by: To be confirmed LOCATION:CACP Head Office END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR