Getting to Better: Your Guide to Leading and Thriving Through Change

Change is constant, and it can feel like the world is moving faster than ever. Between workplace disruptions, the challenge of keeping teams engaged, and the pressures facing young people, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that disruption doesn’t have to hold us back. It can be a powerful catalyst for growth.

That’s the heart of Getting to Better. This full-day event, taking place November 25, 2025, at Vale Cavern, Science North, will equip leaders, teams, and youth with practical strategies to thrive through uncertainty and build resilience for the future.

Morning & Afternoon Sessions: How to Lead Through Disruption

Leading through disruption isn’t easy. Change often brings stress, dips in productivity, and challenges to team morale. But what if disruption could actually make your team stronger?

In this highly interactive session, leadership expert Stephen de Groot will introduce the CORE Essentials framework, a proven approach to leading with clarity, connection, and calm confidence. You will leave with actionable tools to boost engagement, strengthen communication, and help your team thrive, no matter what comes next.

Key Takeaways:

• How to reconnect with your purpose as a leader and focus on what matters most

• Insights into how constant change impacts performance and well-being

• Practical strategies to build clarity, communication, and confidence within your team

• Tools to reduce stress and foster a more resilient workplace culture

Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Early Bird Pricing (Ends October 10): $40 per person | $300 for a table of 8

Get your early bird tickets here! - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/getting-to-better-how-to-lead-through-disruption-tickets-1681145103259?aff=SparkWebsite

Evening Session: How to Connect, Direct, and Protect Youth Through Scary Times

Today’s youth are growing up in a world filled with uncertainty, and parents, teachers, and caregivers feel that weight too. This free evening session is designed to help you support the young people in your life with confidence and care. Stephen de Groot will share fresh, hopeful strategies to connect with youth, guide them through challenges, and build the resilience they need to thrive.

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A renewed understanding of what matters most for youth well-being

• Insights into how unpredictability affects their growth and mental health

• Practical tools to connect, guide, and protect youth during difficult times

Evening Session: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Register here! - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/getting-to-better-how-to-connect-direct-and-protect-youth-tickets-1689190336769?aff=SparkWebsite

Why This Event Matters

In March, our first leadership event Getting to Better: How to Elevate Human Potential at Work and in Life brought together over 100 participants for a day of inspiration and growth. The feedback was outstanding. Attendees left feeling energized, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful change in their organizations.

This November, we are taking it a step further. Whether you are a leader navigating disruption or a parent, teacher, or community member seeking to better support youth, this event will provide the strategies and inspiration you need to move forward with confidence.

Ready to Join Us?

Secure your Early Bird tickets by October 10 and reserve your spot by November 15 for this transformative event. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient future for ourselves, our teams, and our youth.