Lean In Canada

Why does Lean In matter today?

Juliet Turpin, President of Lean In Canada, speaks to the power of intentional community. In a world where networks often happen by chance, Lean In creates space for connection that is thoughtful, purposeful, and rooted in growth.

It is more than networking, it is an opportunity to build relationships that support your leadership and open new possibilities.

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Sana Lajporiya, Co-President at Lean In Vancouver, shares how Lean In became a space of support during moments of transition. Because when things shift, in your career, your life, or your identity, having a community to turn to is not just helpful, it is essential.

This is why Lean In exists. To ensure women are supported not just in moments of success, but through the in-between.

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What are women really asking for to thrive at work?

Hear from our Director of Marketing and Communications, Eleanor Kuan, as she reflects on the insights behind Lean In Canada’s 2026 Calls to Action report.

Based on responses from 450+ women across Canada, the report highlights a clear shift. Women are not asking for more confidence; they are asking for better systems. Support that shows up during transitions, leadership communities that evolve over time, and pathways that make it possible to stay connected.

These insights challenge us to rethink how we design workplaces, leadership spaces, and communities that truly support women’s growth.

Want to learn more? Download the full report and explore the Calls to Action shaping the future of women’s leadership.

What does community mean when you are starting over in a new place?

Sneha Jain, Vice President at Lean In Vancouver, reflects on joining Lean In as a way to connect with other women navigating similar experiences. Being new to a country can feel isolating, but finding a space where others are also figuring things out makes all the difference.

Lean In creates those spaces, where connection, shared experience, and belonging come together.

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What would change if support actually matched the reality of women’s careers?

Hear from our Vice President, Cathy Cowan, as she shares her perspective on Lean In Canada’s 2026 Calls to Action report.

The findings reflect what many women already know, leadership journeys are not linear, and current systems are not designed to keep up. From navigating transitions to balancing evolving identities and responsibilities, women are calling for support that is continuous, intentional, and built for real life.

This report is not just a reflection, it is a roadmap for what needs to change.

Want to learn more? Download the full report and be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.

Kayla Duncan, Advisor here at Lean In Canada, reflects on the mentorship and sponsorship she found through the community, and why she continues to stay involved.

Because when someone advocates for you, opens doors, and supports your growth, it changes how you show up in your career and for others.

Lean In is where those relationships begin and continue to grow.

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What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
We asked, and Sasha Howell, Executive Assistant at the University Health Network , and panelists at our Give to Gain IWD event, said it best: no one rises alone.
A simple reminder with powerful implications. Growth, leadership, and opportunity are not built in isolation, they are shaped through community, support, and the people who advocate for us along the way.

At Lean In Canada, we see this every day. When women invest in each other, doors open, confidence grows, and impact multiplies.

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As your leadership evolves, does your community evolve with you?

Hear from Lead Finance and Corporate Secretary at Lean In Calgary, Cara Hughes, as she reflects on what Call to Action #2 means to her: building leadership communities that grow with women over time.

As women advance in their careers, their needs evolve, yet many leadership spaces remain static. There is a gap that needs to close between where women are in their leadership journey and the support systems available to them.

This Call to Action reminds us that women are not looking for more confidence building, they are looking for communities that reflect their experience, challenge their thinking, and support their continued growth.

Does this resonate with you? Download the full report and share it with your community to help move this work forward.

Do the spaces that supported you early in your career still support you now?

Hear from the Director of Engagement at Lean In Canada, Abimbola Akinnuoye, as she shares her perspective on Call to Action #2: building leadership communities that grow with women over time.

As leadership journeys become more complex, the need for community does not decrease, it deepens. Creating spaces where women can continue to feel challenged, supported, and connected as they grow is very crucial.

Leadership communities should not be something women outgrow. They should evolve alongside them.

Does this resonate with you? Download the full report and share it with your community to help drive meaningful change.