CUYLM CONFERENCE

Speakers / Facilitators

Keynote Speaker:

Jennifer Barroll,
Corporate Leadership & Communications Consultant

Jennifer Barroll is a passionate communicator. With a background as an actor, media personality, and stand-up comedian, she uses her quick wit and energetic personality to deliver practical leadership training and communication tools. Having worked with some of the biggest brands, including Nascar, Red Bull, and McDonalds, Barroll’s engaging storytelling and practical lessons empower leaders, teams, and individuals to learn, grow, and evolve in order to reach their full potential.

Barroll spent years working in the marketing and technology industries before starting her own successful marketing and communications company. In 2010, she co-developed a successful leadership and mentorship program for youth at risk, the Calgary Youth Justice Society’s “In The Lead” program. It’s still going strong today with thousands of participants. In 2015, Barroll was named to Avenue Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” list in recognition of her work.

Today, Barroll is a sought-after international speaker, host, and entertainer, who specializes in leadership training, communication, and change management.

Leading when you aren’t THE Leader:

Brynden Devenny,
Manager of Client Experience, Homefield People & Strategy

Brynden brings over a decade of organizational leadership experience after serving as COO in various non-profits across Manitoba, plus owning a strategic planning and organizational development business. Through these roles, he has gained significant experience in team and leadership development, strategy, and moving mission and vision from idea to reality.

Brynden is a Coach, A Certified Working Genius, Everything DiSC® Certified Practitioner, and PXT Select™ Expert Practitioner.

EQ > IQ:

Jody Milburn,
General Manager, Homefield People & Strategy

With over 15 years of experience as a management consultant and now serving as the General Manager of Homefield People & Strategy, Jody has worked with organizations of all sizes on business strategy, leadership,  and team development to achieve their objectives.

As a CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) and PXT Select™ Expert Practitioner, Jody is well-positioned to help your organization reach its full potential.

State of the Manitoba Credit Union System:

Curtis Wennberg,
President & CEO, Credit Union Central of Manitoba

Curtis Wennberg joined CUCM as the President and CEO in 2021.  He holds the role of Chairperson for Celero, a technology organization owned by the credit union system; and is a Director at Prairie Payments Joint Venture; Credit Union Central of Canada and Everlink Payment Services Inc. 

Curtis holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Business Administration from the London Business School in England.  He spent a large part of his career in senior level positions in financial services with Manitoba Public Insurance, RBC, Toronto Stock Exchange, HSBC and GE Capital within Canada and Australia.  He has held executive roles for businesses in credit cards, insurance, commercial finance, consumer finance, strategy, and marketing.  Curtis is certified in Six Sigma and Agile Operational Development. 

He is passionate about the credit union system and creating a better world through non-profit or co-operative organizations.

Agenda

Day 1 – Thursday, April 25

• 8:00 am - 10:00 am - Professional Headshots (by appointment only - see registration form for details)

• 10:00 am - 10:30 am - Conference Registration

• 10:30 am - 10:45 am - CUYLM Executive Committee: Opening Remarks 

• 10:45 am - 11:00 am - Networking Icebreaker (refreshments available)

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - CUCM Presentation: Curtis Wennberg

• 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Lunch

• 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm - Jenny B: Your Two Secret Superpowers

• 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm - Health Break

• 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm - Jenny B: Interactive Workshop – Strengths & Values

• 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm - CUYLM Closing Remarks

• 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Networking Evening, Norwood Hotel, Promenade Ballroom

Day 2 – Friday, April 26

• 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Networking Breakfast

• 9:00 am - 10:15 am - Breakout Rooms (choice)

  • Leading When You Aren’t THE Leader

  • EQ > IQ

• 10:15 am - 10:30 am - Health Break

• 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Jenny B: What is Leadership?

• 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Lunch

• 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm - Jenny B: Directional Leadership

• 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Health Break

• 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm - Jenny B: Communication Tools

• 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm - CUYLM Executive Committee Closing Remarks

Venue & Hotel:

Don't forget to book your hotel! Attendees are responsible for booking and paying for accommodations. Important notes when booking:

• Please mention that you are attending the Credit Union Young Leaders of Manitoba Conference.

• Use the group reservation number provided (see below for each hotel).

Norwood Hotel

www.norwood-hotel.com
112 Marion St., Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1
(204) 233-4475
Group Reservation #: 588744

If you are unable to secure a room at the Norwood, we have reserved additional rooms at the Mere Hotel (see below).

Mere Hotel

www.merehotel.com/
333 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0V1
(204) 594-0333, toll free (855) 799-1109
Group Reservation # 634830

Please contact the hotel directly by phone to make your reservation. Book on or before April 8, 2024.

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