Executive Director & Board Chair Retreat: Creating Braver Spaces

Creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong starts with courageous leadership. The Executive Director & Board Chair Retreat introduces organizational leaders to the concept of Braver Spaces and explores how Executive Directors and Board Chairs can work together to create workplace cultures grounded in equity, trust, accountability, and belonging.

Through facilitated discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will develop a shared understanding of what Braver Spaces are, why they matter, and the leadership practices that help create and sustain them. The retreat focuses on the unique influence of governance and executive leadership in shaping organizational culture and fostering environments where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Key learning areas include:

• What Are Braver Spaces? – Explore the principles, values, and practices that define a Braver Space.

• Leadership's Role – Understand how Executive Directors and Board Chairs can model behaviours and make decisions that foster belonging, trust, and accountability.

• Creating Braver Workplaces –…