Managing Up: Leading through Influence
Presented by Women In GTM: Speaker Series by Relay - 100% of proceeds donated to the Newcomer Women’s Center.
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Ready to step into leadership, or take your influence to the next level?
Whether you’ve been eyeing your first management role or just feeling that pull to grow into what’s next, this night is for you.
This is the second event in our Executive Presence: From First Role to the Boardroom series, a three-part journey helping women in GTM grow their voice, visibility, and confidence at every career stage.
Our second event, "We don't talk about 'Managing Up: Leading through Influence' enough", explores what it means to lead through influence.
Through real-world insights and open dialogue, we’ll dive into how to manage up, work cross-functionally, and navigate business outcomes while inspiring and empowering your teams.
Discussion points:
Influencing Without Authority: How to drive outcomes when you don’t “own” the decision
Strategic Communication & Executive Presence: Turning clarity into influence.
Building Resilient Systems & Teams for Long-Term Impact: Leading beyond individual wins.
Whether you’re preparing for your first management role or exploring how to elevate your influence where you are, you’ll walk away with tangible strategies and a supportive network of peers and mentors.
Speakers
Hear from 2 inspiring GTM leaders who’ve walked this path before, sharing personal stories, lessons learned, and practical advice.
Event Details
📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
🕕 5:30 – 8:30 PM ET (doors at 5:30, program starts at 6:30)
📍 Relay HQ: 5th Floor, 60 Adelaide Street E, Toronto
💵 $10 ticket: 100% of proceeds donated to the Newcomer Women’s Center.
🍽️ Dinner & refreshments provided
The flow
2 short, powerful keynotes (with Q&A)
Guided small-group conversations based on career stage
Open networking to wrap the night
Each Women in GTM event builds on the last, creating a connected, year-long development journey from first leadership role → leading through influence → executive presence at the top.
Who It's For
Professionals in Sales, Marketing, Enablement, RevOps, and other GTM functions across the Toronto tech ecosystem. Whether you’re just breaking in, managing your first team, or leading a function, come as you are, leave leveled up.
Please note: By attending this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may take place.
A valid photo ID will be required at event check-in.