Emotional Capacity Is a Competitive Advantage
Why the women who feel more lead better - and last longer
For years, women have been told to manage, soften, or suppress their emotions in order to be taken seriously. Too emotional became a liability.
This session flips that belief on its head.
Because the women who thrive long-term aren’t the ones who feel less. They’re the ones who can feel without collapsing, disconnecting, or losing themselves - not just in business, but across life as a whole.
Drawing on her Zone of Aliveness™ framework, Alexandra Howard shows how emotional capacity directly impacts energy, clarity, communication, and momentum - and why so many high-performing women are undertrained in these skills despite being exceptionally capable.
This is not a conversation about self-care. It’s about capacity.
Participants will explore:
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Why suppressing emotion quietly drains energy and decision-making power
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How emotional capacity builds resilience without hardening
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How to stay present, clear, and expressed under real pressure
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How to lead and act without numbing, over-functioning, or burning out
This session gives women permission to use their full emotional range as an edge.
Because feeling isn’t the weakness. It’s the superpower.
With Guest Speaker - Alexandra Howard
Affectionately known as the “Queen of Aliveness,” Alexandra Howard is a transformational coach and keynote speaker helping high-performing humans lead from pulse, not pressure.
As the creator of the Zone of Aliveness™, she works with people who are quietly paying the price for holding it all together. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, nervous-system capacity, and leadership performance - offering a grounded alternative to hustle and burnout culture.
For over 15 years, Alexandra has helped leaders, founders, and creatives build the emotional capacity to lead with clarity, authority, and sustainability - without hardening, numbing, or losing themselves.
Known for her depth, precision, and quietly provocative presence, Alexandra offers a new internal operating system for those who intend to lead - and last.
Please register by the event start time to confirm your attendance.
Please note, we do not offer refunds. If you need to cancel you will be issued a credit to use toward a future event.
If you are having difficulty registering or if you have inquiries about our membership, please contact info@womensbusinessnetwork.ca