Spark Employment Services and Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin invite you to join us on November 25^th, 2025, for incredible sessions packed with inspiration and practical strategies to support leaders, teams, and youth in navigating today’s challenges.

The day will begin with a morning and afternoon session for “Getting to Better: How to Lead Through Disruption.” This inspiring and educational session introduces leaders to the CORE Essentials, a proven framework for building resilience, elevating communication, and fostering stronger connections during times of disruption.

Attendees will connect with their leadership purpose, explore the impact of ongoing change on engagement, human performance, and well-being, while gaining actionable tools to strengthen clarity, connection, and calm confidence in uncertain times.

This session is 3 hours and has two times to choose from: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Early bird tickets are now on sale until October 10th! To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/4gWnEJL

The evening session, titled ‘Getting to Better: How to Connect, Direct, and Protect Youth Through Scary Times,’ is free to attend and designed for parents and educators. This inspiring and hopeful session introduces parents and educators to a fresh perspective on how to support youth through these scary times.

Attendees will connect with their goals for the youth in their care, understand the impact of disruption, and uncertainty, and learn fresh perspectives to strengthen growth, resilience, and overall functioning. This session is 1.5 hours from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/3IyCJVp

“This is an opportunity that should not be missed,” says Chantal Makela, CEO of Spark Employment Services. “The tools and approaches offered in this session are highly relevant to anyone working with people. They’re practical, easy to implement, and resonate across all industries. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create safe, welcoming cultures where people want to come to work.”

Cristina Timony, Director, Finance & Corporate Services,Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin adds that “Developing strong Northern leaders is vital to the future of our communities. This session provides a set of critical strategies to help leaders navigate today’s complex challenges through the proven CORE essentials. We’re very fortunate to have Stephen de Groot facilitating — he’s an energetic, dynamic, and engaging leader with a remarkable track record of helping people reach their full potential.”

Stephen de Groot is the visionary host of our Getting to Better series! Stephen is the author of Responsive Leadership (SAGE, 2016) and the Chief Architect of The CORE Algorithm: A New Model for Elevating Human Potential and Performance (Fall 2025). His work has impacted over 50,000 people and 300 organizations worldwide, helping teams and individuals achieve remarkable results. As an author, international speaker, performance facilitator, and adjunct professor, Stephen is passionate about designing practical solutions that elevate people at work and in life. The CORE Algorithm and his practice approaches reflect his relentless pursuit of meaning, growth, and better outcomes for everyone.

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