SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
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LET'S CONNECTThe way we lead is changing. Traditional leadership models focus on strategy and execution—but the real transformation happens at a deeper level. Sep brings a powerful blend of high-stakes corporate experience and inner transformation, helping leaders move beyond outdated frameworks to lead with authenticity, resilience, and embodied clarity. Her workshops go beyond inspiration; they’re designed to create tangible shifts in how leaders think, operate, and show up in the world.
Sep has delivered workshops and keynotes for hundreds of founders, executives, and teams that are engaging, interactive, and designed for real impact.
Recent talks & workshops.
Well-Being: The Foundation of Leadership
Before we can lead others, we must first lead ourselves. Sep Alavi empowers leaders to cultivate inner resilience through nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and self-care, enabling them to thrive in high-pressure environments.
Blending business strategy with mindfulness and well-being, Sep challenges outdated leadership paradigms, equipping leaders with actionable tools to make clear, aligned, and embodied decisions—even in the most demanding situations.
This practical, experiential session redefines well-being as the foundation of leadership. Leaders leave with a deeper understanding of how personal resilience fuels professional impact, ensuring they don’t just sustain success—they thrive.
The ROI: Sustainable energy, practical tools, sharper decision-making, and improved organizational health.
Leading Authentically: Redefining Women’s Leadership
For too long, women have been told that leadership means adapting to outdated molds—sacrificing parts of themselves to succeed. But the landscape of work is evolving.
Today's most successful organizations are those that have women at the top and who have redefined the workplace by integrating both traditional and innovative leadership approaches. This workshop challenges the narrative, empowering women to lead with bold authenticity.
Through engaging, vulnerable, and thought-provoking conversations, Sep guides executives and teams to harmonize strategy with emotional intelligence, results with collaboration, and ambition with authenticity.
These are not "soft skills"—they are among the hardest leadership skills to master. Attendees leave with renewed perspective to embrace their full selves in leadership—unlocking new levels of influence, impact, and success.
The ROI: Greater self-awareness and a leadership style that drives better collective results.
LET'S CONNECT
Organizations that have trusted Sep.
○ The Women of Lumber and Forestry Association
○ British Columbia Association of Broadcasters
○ Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
○ UBC's Neighbourhoods Association
○ Talk Shop Media
○ Vancouver Airport Authority
○ Columbia College
○ Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
○ Sphere
○ Vancouver Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gamma
○ The Bad Academy
○ One Tough Mother
○ Latitude Wellness / Counselling
○ Bentall Centre
○ Echelon
…and more.
"We experienced tangible results"
Sep hosted a “Wellness Wednesday” session for the Association of Broadcast Communicators (ABCOM). Feedback on the session was fantastic. Sep brought an expertise that is sorely needed in the stressed-out environment that we all currently face. The strategies she shared gave our members tangible things they can do to realign and shift perspective when feelings of anxiety or stress start to overwhelm. We’re all better for the experience, and I would absolutely recommend Sep’s valuable insights to any other organizations or businesses interested in taking a people first approach. Whether in groups of 1 to 100 plus, Sep is able to tailor her delivery and remain equally resonant. She will work with your team to find out exactly what will provide the most benefit and then deliver past expectations.
- Dominic Laforest, Communications Board Member and Sales Director
"It was meaningful and we were left feeling lighter"
I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to experience Sep in person, prior to Covid as well as virtually at a few different events. The experience was so meaningful for me personally that I asked Sep to facilitate a special session for my teachers, during a particularly stressful time. The feedback I received after from my staff was unsurprisingly glowing. Sep tailored our session to help us work through, with specific guided activities, the issues and challenges we face as educators in a pandemic. We were left feeling lighter and brighter, and realizing that we can’t pour from an empty cup, we have to take care of ourselves first so that we can better care for our students. It was an incredibly meaningful Professional Development session, thank you Sep, for your guidance and allowing us the space to take this much needed time for ourselves!
- Sarah Scali, Secondary School Principal
"Our professionals felt empowered during uncertain time"
Sepideh is an exceptional leader and innovator who champions mindfulness and wellness in the professional world. Sep has developed a unique approach that empowers ambitious professionals to tap into their potential while maintaining balance. Early on in the pandemic, her workshops significantly helped our team at Talk Shop navigate remote work challenges and thrive during uncertain times, with many team members also benefiting from her 1:1 coaching. Her method is approachable, calming and lighthearted. We have since engaged her regularly to support our team through mindfulness workshops and professional development sessions. Sep truly breaks the professional mould and is actively paving the way for the next generation of women leaders, making her an outstanding entrepreneur and leader.
- Katie Stevens, Public Relations Managing Partner
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