YOU'RE INVITED

Where women in engineering and construction come to lead — together.

The Leadership Incubator is a 12-month program for professional women in engineering consulting and construction who are done doing it alone.

Does This Sound Like You?

You're the most technically capable person in the room and still second-guess yourself before you speak

You have a team member who's struggling, and you're not sure how to have that conversation without it going sideways

You've sat in workshops that gave you good ideas and changed nothing six weeks later

You could count on one hand the number of women you know in your industry who are at your level — and most of them are too busy to connect

You're leading well by most measures. But you know you're carrying it mostly alone.

You don't have a knowledge problem.

You have a practice problem.

Why This Exists

"I spent twenty years being the only or one of a few women in the room. I know exactly what you're navigating, because I navigated it without a map."

Civil Engineering degree from U of Calgary — entered a world where women were the exception, not the norm

Led complex, high-pressure projects for 20+ years — technically excellent, leadership lessons learned the hard way

Coaching certifications from Integral Coaching Canada and Positive Intelligence

Wrote Inside Out Empathy in 2017 — the book I wished had when I started out

Launched the Tactical Empathy podcast — over 100 episodes

Years of 1:1 coaching, watching the same patterns emerge in brilliant women across the industry

The Leadership Incubator is the program I built after 20 years of needing it.

I'm the woman who came before you and left the door open.

HOW IT WORKS

A 12-Month Leadership Track

Enrolling Q2 2026

01

Mental Fitness Bootcamp (PQ)

Seven weeks of neuroscience-based mental fitness training. Together, you'll learn to recognize and quiet the internal voices that sabotage your leadership, the one that says you're not ready, not enough, or not allowed to take up space.

02

Bi-Monthly Leadership Workshops

I will lead two sessions per month focused on self-leadership, navigating tough conversations, developing the people around you, leading with influence (not just authority), and building trust across complex environments. You leave each session with something you can use.

03

1:1 Coaching with Erin

Direct access to me for the conversations that belong to you alone. Your specific situation. Your specific team. Your specific crossroads. This is a genuine coaching relationship built over 12 months.

04

A Community

A group of professional women in engineering and construction who are serious about their growth and invested in yours. Peer support, accountability, real talk, and connections that outlast the program.

05

Annual Retreat — Jan 27–29, 2027

An intentional rest and reset to step out of the work and back into your own leadership vision. Connect with your cohort in person, integrate twelve months of growth, and return to your work anchored and clear.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

You're a great fit if:

You're a woman working in engineering consulting or construction — in any role where you lead

You're ready to invest seriously in your leadership — not consume content, but do the work

You're done with one-day programs and want something that actually sustains over time

You crave connection with women who understand your specific professional world

You want to lead with more confidence, less friction, and a lot less isolation

This program is not for:

Women who are looking for a passive learning experience

Leaders who aren't willing to be honest about what's not working

Anyone who doesn't work in the engineering/construction consulting space — this container is specific by design

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WORKING WITH ERIN

YOUR INVESTMENT

The Leadership Incubator is a 12-month commitment — the same timeframe you'd give a major project. Your leadership deserves the same long view.

PAY IN FULL

$4,800

+ GST · Founding rate

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

$450

+ GST /month × 12

Everything Included ...

7-week PQ mental fitness program

24 bi-monthly leadership workshops over 12 months

1:1 coaching access with me

Peer cohort of women in engineering and construction

Annual retreat — Jan 27–29, 2027

If this feels like a fit, I'd love to hear from you.

This is a curated room — applications help me ensure every seat is filled intentionally.

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP

Did you know your employer may be willing to pay for some or all of this program?

Many organizations have professional development budgets that cover programs like the Leadership Incubator. I've created an information packet to help you start that conversation with your employer.

QUESTIONS

What if I'm too busy?

The Incubator is designed for leaders who are actively in the work, not people on a career pause. Sessions are structured to fit a working schedule. The real question isn't whether you have time; it's whether you can afford to keep deferring your development.

Do I need to be in a senior role?

No. If you're leading people or projects — formally or informally — this program is relevant. Many participants will be mid-career; some will be more senior. The cohort design means everyone learns from where others sit.

Is this only for women in Canada?

The program is virtual-first (workshops and coaching), so geography isn't a barrier. The retreat location will be in Western Canada — but designed to be accessible. The focus is on the North American engineering consulting and construction sector.

What happens after I finish 12-months?

Alumni can stay inside the program at a reduced monthly rate — access to the community, workshops, and continued connection. You've built something real over a year; this keeps it alive.

Can my employer sponsor this?

Yes — this qualifies as professional development. Many participants may be able to expense all or part of the investment. We can provide documentation to support that conversation.

Curious but have questions?

If this is interesting to you but you'd like to learn more first, I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email, and we can talk one-on-one, or book a quick chat — no pressure, just a real conversation.

I live, work and play in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations).

The City of Calgary is home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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