Join us for a full day Leadership Conference on October 9, 2026. Please see the schedule below for full event details. Registration closes Monday, September 28, so register soon!
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (morning snack break will be provided)
Nurturing Healthy Teams: Communication that Connects
In childcare settings, the quality of our communication directly impacts not only our teams—but the children and families we serve. This interactive workshop helps participants recognize and bridge the gap between intention and impact, reducing misunderstandings, strengthening relationships, and fostering a culture of trust. Participants will explore a foundational communication model that supports clear, respectful, and effective dialogue—even in moments of stress or conflict.
This morning session will be presented by Marg Van Herk-Paradis
Marg is President and a Senior Consultant at Credence, specializing in supporting organizations with addressing conflict, transforming organizational cultures, and clarifying organizational missions and visions. Marg has worked across North America, facilitating, coaching, and mediating for groups and individuals. Marg works with businesses, universities, schoolboards, government funded agencies, social service organizations, not-for-profits, and faith-based organizations.
Marg brings over 25 years of experience in not-for-profit organizations, including 17 years in leadership positions. Marg has a BA in Applied Social Science from Concordia University in Montreal and a Master of Theological Studies from Conrad Grebel University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo. Marg is a Qualified Mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada and a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. Marg is a certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) trainer and a regular instructor in Conrad Grebel's Certificate program.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Travel to Stroms Farm and Bakery
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (afternoon snack break will be provided)
During the afternoon portion of the day we will be engaging in a series of fun and interactive activities to promote collaboration.
Please be sure to dress for the weather as we will be spending the afternoon outdoors.
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