# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Think bigger. Lead boldly. Grow like a CEO. Join us for lunch and an inspiring conversation with Valerie Simoneau.About this EventShifting from an Employee Mindset to CEOThere comes a moment in every woman's business journey when she realizes she's outgrown where she is.She's no longer "trying" to build a business—she's ready to lead one.And yet, often the biggest obstacle standing in our way isn't the market, our competition, or a lack of opportunity. It's the mindset we've carried with us along the way.Are you still treating your business like a side hustle, hobby, or simply another job you've created for yourself? Are you struggling to confidently step into your role as CEO, leader, and visionary?The shift from employee mindset to CEO isn't about working harder. It's about thinking differently. It's about embracing growth, making intentional decisions, leading with confidence and kindness, and giving yourself permission to build the business—and life—you truly want.Join us for an inspiring and interactive Growth Gathering with guest speaker Valerie Simoneau, Author, Trainer, Coach, and Team Leader, as she shares her journey from employee to CEO and introduces us to The Kind Method—proving that kindness isn't a weakness in business, but one of the most powerful leadership tools we have.Come ready to:Think bigger.Lead boldly.Challenge the beliefs that may be holding you back.Participate fully in the conversation.Lean into growth.Share your growth edge.Allow the incredible women in the room to encourage, challenge, and support you.At LeverageHER, we believe real growth happens together. This isn't a sit back and listen kind of event—it's an opportunity to intentionally invest in yourself and your next chapter.Event DetailsWednesday, August 19th, 202611:30 AM – 1:30 PMThe Royale 2485 Princess St, Kingston, ONLunch IncludedRegistrationComplimentary for LeverageHER Members.Guests are welcome! We invite non-members to attend in exchange for a donation at the door in support of the LeverageHER community.Whether you're scaling your business, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to stop playing small, this conversation is for you.Think bigger. Lead boldly. Grow like a CEO.We can't wait to welcome you to the table.** Please note we have a change in venue location - The Royale Chef will be preparing our lunch - for ease we will be meeting in the lower level, a private space to allow for good conversations ** https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d05f9e20-97b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w494-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Sheri Godfrey your Host and Founder of the LeverageHer Collective.Owner of Senior Transitions, Public Speaker, Author https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d0a5a7d0-97b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w833-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Guest Speaker: Valerie Simoneau is an author, trainer, coach, and team leader whose journey from employee to CEO has inspired countless others to build businesses — and lives — of their own.“Kindness exists in business, and should be considered a tool.”The Kind MethodEmpire Builders The Kind Method Employee to CEOValerie is the author of Empire Builders and the founder of a leadership philosophy she calls the Kind Method — built on honesty, genuine relationships, and treating people the way you'd want to be treated. She's lived that philosophy in real time, growing from employee to CEO of her own business while helping others do the same.Off the stage, Valerie is a proud mom of three boys and has been married for 22 years. Her honest, no-frills approach to leadership has paved the way for genuine relationships in every room she walks into — and that's exactly what she brings to this stage.When she is not building empires, you will find her rink-side as a proud hockey mom. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston/shifting-your-mindset-from-employee-to-ceo/100001995045912028 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, sports, business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Aspira Royale Place Retirement Living - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Aspira Royale Place Retirement Living - **lat**: 44.2575819 - **long**: -76.5661688 - **full address**: Aspira Royale Place Retirement Living, 2485 Princess Street, Kingston, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/194f116a9156849e1520cf729c38b1fe4f800881dc7056c5c427400593e56c55-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6eadd-gmir.jpg?v=1784945842 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO being held? - **A:** Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Aspira Royale Place Retirement Living, 2485 Princess Street, Kingston, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO? - **A:** Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO is organized by Sheri Godfrey. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shifting your Mindset from Employee to CEO is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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