Building Resilience, Fostering Belonging, Igniting Innovation

Date: March 6, 2024
Type: Online

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Building Resilience, Fostering Belonging, Igniting Innovation

Join APEX for an enlightening learning event featuring Dr. Shimi Kang in a captivating presentation titled “Building Resilience, Fostering Belonging, Igniting Innovation,” Dr. Kang will share invaluable insights into cultivating resilience, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering an environment that sparks innovation. Dr. Kang will delve into the key principles and practical strategies for individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Dr. Shimi Kang is an Award-winning, Harvard-educated, Psychiatrist, Scientist, Bestselling Author, and Speaker. Using principles of neuroscience and over 20 years of field experience, Dr. Shimi Kang develops science-based methodologies that help improve innovation, leadership, wellness, and resilience.  Dr. Kang will explore the concept of resilience and how it forms the foundation for overcoming challenges and adapting to adversity. Drawing on real-world examples, she will provide a roadmap for individuals and teams to build their resilience muscles, enabling them to navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced and unpredictable landscape.

Dr. Kang will share strategies for cultivating a mindset that encourages creativity and problem-solving. By examining the intersection of resilience and belonging with innovation, attendees will discover how to create a workplace culture that not only survives but thrives in the face of challenges, ultimately driving continuous growth and success.

APEX will be providing this unique opportunity to learn from Dr. Shimi Kang live from Vancouver BC.  This learning event is open to executives in the BC region in-person and to all executives in Canada, and around the world, via our online learning platform.

Event Details

Date & Time: March 6 2024, 13:30 to 15:00 EDT

Registration: For this online webinar, please use the buttons in the purple header to register. If you wish to attend the BC Regional Tour session in-person in Vancouver, please register here.

Audience: All Public Service executives across Canada and internationally are invited to attend APEX’s learning events

Cost: Free

Language: This event will be presented in English.  Simultaneous interpretation and captioning will be available via Wordly, an AI-based interpreting service.

Platform: Participants are welcome to attend our virtual event via webinar and/or teleconference. A meeting link will be sent once you are registered.

Dr. Shimi Kang

Award-Winning Harvard-Trained Physician | Bestselling Author | Global Social Entrepreneur

An award-winning, medical doctor, researcher, and expert on the neuroscience behind innovation, leadership, and motivation, Dr. Shimi Kang provides science-based solutions for health, happiness, and achievement at home, work, and in the classroom. She draws on 20 years of clinical experience, and extensive research into the science behind optimizing human intelligence, to show audiences how to cultivate key 21st century skills, including resilience, connection, adaptability, creativity, and more.

Kang is a practicing psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia. She is also the founder of Future-ready Minds; co-founder of the digital platform, Get Sparky; and the principal investigator for Canada’s first research study on psychedelics for treating addiction, depression, and PTSD. Kang is helping to usher in a new era of plant-based medicine.

As a thought leader, Kang has been featured in major media outlets around the world, including BBC World News, US News & World ReportTIME, NPR, CBC, and The Washington Post. She is author of The Self-Motivated Kid; the #1 national bestseller, The Dolphin Parent; and The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for a Digital World. Kang is also the host of the YouTube series, “Mental Wealth”.

An entertaining and experienced speaker, Kang has presented at events ranging from the world’s largest conferences to customized workshops for small groups. She has shared the stage with cutting edge scientists, movie stars, CEOs, professional athletes, and global leaders. Her 2016 TEDx presentation on the power of adaptability has been viewed millions of times.

In recognition of her work, Kang has been honoured with five national awards in mental health and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in Health. She is also the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her years of outstanding community service, and a member of the International Women’s Forum.

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