Ethical Learning – Wednesday, October 29
Psychological Safety: Unlocking Team Performance and Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Psychological safety is essential for surfacing ideas, addressing challenges early, and maximizing the strengths of diverse technical minds, which is particularly important in fast-paced and high-stakes environments. This practical session explores how to foster team environments where teams feel safe to take risks, speak up, and contribute fully. Grounded in research and real-world experience, it highlights how small, intentional leadership behaviours can improve collaboration, build trust, and unlock innovation.
Speakers
Polina Kouzmina
Polina Kouzmina is an ICF-accredited Leadership and Team Coach with nearly two decades of experience driving transformative change across technical industries in North America. As the Founder of Thriveworks, a boutique leadership and organization development practice, she specializes in helping leaders and teams navigate complex challenges, unlock their full potential, and drive meaningful change. Drawing from her extensive senior leadership experience in STEM and engineering consulting, Polina brings practical insights and proven strategies that help organizations build resilient, high-performing cultures. Her unique approach combines deep industry expertise, perspective-shifting coaching techniques and a passionate commitment to developing leaders and teams who thrive in dynamic, rapidly evolving business environments.
Truth and Reconciliation in Resource Management
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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Speakers
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Climate Action for Engineers and Geoscientists: Ethical Considerations Ahead
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a practical, thought-provoking session on the intersection of engineering, ethics, and climate action. We'll explore the tension between our duty to protect public well-being and society’s continued reliance on fossil fuels—particularly how this burden falls on vulnerable communities. The session will examine the justice challenges posed by climate change and the role engineers and geoscientists play in addressing them. We'll highlight how renewable energy and storage technologies can enhance both resilience and equity and how professionals can lead the shift toward smart, sustainable solutions that help create a just future for all.
Speakers
Nelson Lee, P.Eng.
Nelson Lee, P.Eng., CC-P®, founded Green Sky Sustainability to enable climate action. For the past 18 years his focus has been on climate action. Nelson has completed over 500 GHG verifications across North America and globally and has led 20 climate risk and resilience assessments. He serves on ISO committees developing climate and sustainability standards. He is a Professional Engineer in BC, AB, and SK, and is a member of EGBC's Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Group. He is a certified Climate Professional with the Association of Climate Change Officers.