Episode #75
How To Build A Successful Women In Leadership Chapter - Winning with Doris Paquette, Chair of the Women In Leadership Edmonton Chapter
In this interview Doris Paquette shares her inspiring journey in women leadership, community support, and creating impactful networks in Edmonton. Discover her strategies for building inclusive leadership spaces, fostering collaboration, and empowering women and youth for a better future. Key Takeaways Women thrive when they feel safe to share Leadership should be defined broadly. Women in Leadership isn’t just for executives — it includes stay-at-home mothers, students, small business owners, and anyone leading in any capacity Confidence is the real multiplier. Doris believes the biggest barrier for many women is not lack of ability, but fear of failure, judgment, or taking the first step. Community matters more than competition. Intentional networking beats crowded networking. Doris values events where people feel welcome, connected, and inspired — not pressured or sold to Flexibility unlocks participation. The chapter’s board structure was designed so busy women can contribute in ways that fit their capacity, instead of being excluded by rigid expectations Strong women’s networks have ripple effects. Doris connects her work to better workplaces, stronger families, more confident girls, and eventually more women in decision-making role Executive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/
