Are you ready to continue building truly inclusive workplaces where everyone feels welcome? Are you looking to strengthen your inclusion strategies and make a more meaningful impact?

Join Amina Djirdeh (MBA 2015, Rotman) — finance executive, professor, and inclusion strategist — for an engaging and practical session on building authentically inclusive workplaces.

Drawing on her extensive experience in the finance sector, academia, and as Founder of Global Mastery Partners, Amina will share actionable, solutions-focused strategies to help leaders harness the power of diverse perspectives. Discover how authentic inclusion can drive meaningful business outcomes and help teams thrive.

In today’s evolving workplace, many organizations are exploring ways to integrate inclusion initiatives that create lasting impact. While many have made progress, challenges remain in ensuring these efforts feel authentic and effective. Whether through training, initiatives, or policies, leaders often find themselves navigating complex dynamics as they work to foster environments where every employee feels respected, heard and valued.

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Explore a diagnostic framework to evaluate and enhance your organization’s inclusion efforts
• Discover the “Bigger Room Framework” and its four pillars for building psychologically safe, equitable workplaces
• Gain actionable strategies to foster collaboration and understanding across diverse perspectives

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About our speaker:

Amina Djirdeh (MBA 2015 Rotman)

Founder & CEO - Data-Driven Leadership Strategist, Global Mastery Partners | Director, XL Financing & Advisory

Amina Djirdeh is a seasoned finance executive with expertise in investment banking, equity research, and private equity and a genuine champion for inclusive and innovative leadership in the financial sector. As a Professor of Finance at several colleges and universities in Canada, she actively contributes to developing the next generation of finance professionals. With over a decade of experience navigating high-stakes transactions and leading strategic growth initiatives, Amina now spearheads Global Mastery Partners (www.globalmastery.co), where she empowers finance firms to leverage inclusive leadership as a catalyst for innovation and profitability.

As Director at XL Financing & Advisory, she guides the firm through ambitious growth strategies and substantial mergers and acquisitions, showcasing her financial acumen and strategic foresight. Amina's commitment to mentorship shines through her dedication to fostering career success, particularly for women in finance.

Beyond her professional achievements, Amina actively pursues personal growth through fitness, reading, and continuous learning. Her multifaceted background, and unwavering passion for inclusive and innovative leadership, position her as a transformative leader in the financial industry.