Overview
ASET's Women in Technology (WiT) initiative focuses on empowering female technologists and technicians through a series of seminars featuring speakers discussing advancing women in the workplace. In addition, members have access to a variety of resource material to help progress the industry as a whole.
Upcoming Events
Find details on webinar events here.
Presenting with Confidence and Clarity
18 March 2025
Webinar
Effective communication is a key skill for professionals in any industry. Presenting ideas confidently and clearly helps you influence decisions, gain support and drive meaningful change. Whether you regularly lead meetings, facilitate planning sessions or conduct training sessions, strong presentation skills can help you engage your audience and convey your message more effectively.
This one-hour webinar is for professionals interested in developing their presentation skills using practical tools and techniques. Attendees will learn how to structure their presentations, communicate with clarity, and create a positive and engaging learning environment.
What you will learn:
Webinar attendees will learn essential strategies for delivering impactful presentations. Specifically you will:
- Understand how adults learn and what motivates participants to actively engage with your topic.
- Apply effective communication techniques that enhance audience understanding and encourage participation.
- Prepare effectively by learning what to do before and during a presentation to reduce challenges and ensure a smooth delivery.
About the presenter
Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR (Retired)
Julianna Cantwell is the president of JUNA Consulting Inc., a strategic human resources consulting practice that helps organizations improve individual and group performance, operating for the past 18 years. Specializing in learning and development for almost 25 years and communications for more than 20 years, Julianna logged over 100 days a year speaking and facilitating learning through Canada, as well as in the US and Europe.
Julianna is a graduate from the University of Alberta, NAIT and MacEwan University, and is a chartered professional in human resources (CPHR – Retired). She is also a past president of the Human Resources Management Association of Edmonton (HRMAE), a former director on the board of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and served as a director on the board for Little Warriors.
Julianna is currently a mentor in the University of Alberta’s Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Services (VMS) program, which helps entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses.
When she is not working, mentoring others or volunteering in the community, she enjoys travelling, hiking in the mountains, beach-combing at the ocean and riding the trails on her mountain and road bikes.
Past Events
Missed a teleforum/webinar? Click the links below to access the archive files of past workshops and presentations!
2024
23 October 2024
Assertive Communication
Presenter: Julianna Cantwell
Webinar activity workbook
Webinar follow-up questions and responses
26 March 2024
Goal setting: how it can positively impact your personal and professional lives
Presenter: Steph Gillies
Webinar activity workbook
2023
29 November 2023
Building Habits that Stick
Presenter: Ilana Zinyk (MA, Leadership)
Webinar powerpoint presentation
Webinar activity workbook
7 March 2023
Building Confidence and Assertiveness
Presenter: Dr. Erin Buhr
Webinar powerpoint presentation
2022
27 October 2022
Imposter Syndrome: The secret many high-achieving women keep
Presenter: Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR
Webinar powerpoint presentation
2021
08 March 2021
Empowering our community: A panel discussion with leaders in the technology profession
Panelists: Angela Thompson, Emilee Kaupp, C.E.T., Kayla Mukli, C.E.T.
2020
22 October 2020
Navigating office politics
Presented by: Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR
Audio File
Downloadable Workbook
04 June 2020
Balancing work and home in a pandemic
Presented by: Erin Buhr, PhD
Audio File
Downloadable Workbook
2019
24 October 2019
Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Presented by: Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR
Audio File
Downloadable Workbook
08 March 2019
Setting Boundaries, Communication Strategies, and Managing Guilt
Presented by: Erin Buhr, Registered Psychologist (Alberta)
Audio File
Downloadable Workbook
2018
16 November 2018
Work-Life Balance
Presented by: Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR
Audio File
23 March 2018
Women & Negotiating
Presented by: Julianna Cantwell, CACE, CPHR
Audio File
Downloadable Workbook
2017
15 December 2017
Advancement and Promotion of Women in the Workplace
Presented by: Margaret-Ann Armour, Associate Dean, Diversity, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
Audio File
Resource Library
WiT Newsletter Archive
In 2023, ASET launched a Women in Technology newsletter, providing women members highlighting resources and news to help them on their professional journey. Click on the links below to view past issues.