Lead like Joan
from emotional intelligence to Decisive Action
May 28th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Toronto
What if the most powerful leadership lesson in history came from someone who wasn’t supposed to lead?
On the surface there should have been no chance whatsoever that Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl dressed as a man could lead an army with such precision that she would turn the tides of a war in her nation’s favour.
At the time, she belonged to the wrong gender, wrong social class, and wrong age to achieve what she dreamed of. And yet she did.
The question is not what Joan did.
The question is:
how can we lead like her now?
In this Garden of Even™ event, Kadie Philp reclaims Joan of Arc as a bold case study in conviction-led leadership grounded in emotional intelligence, inner knowing, and claiming our worth.
LeedHR Co-Founder Angela Payne will guide audiences through how to apply those learnings in today’s workplaces.
This curated program shows how anyone, but especially leaders, can translate inner clarity and emotional intelligence into decisive action, sustained commitment, and ultimately, authority that others recognize and follow.
This evening is designed for leaders, emerging professionals, and ambitious thinkers ready for personal and professional growth with a greater self-awareness of how they show up and lead.
Join Garden of Even™ for a reframing of Joan of Arc’s achievements as a masterclass for those shaping and leading the future and learn how to lead with the conviction and emotional intelligence that can transform cultures and outcomes.
what’s included
A signature Garden of Even™ keynote highlighting Joan of Arc’s three lost lessons on leadership and how to show up and lead like Joan
A candid fireside conversation with Angela Payne unpacking Joan’s leadership lessons, what emotional intelligence means today and how to apply it for workplace success
Exclusive access to the Garden of Even™ exhibition experience
Bespoke well curated reception for community connection with premium wine + refreshments
what you’ll gaiN
Leave with practical insight and renewed courage to:
Trust and use your emotional intelligence to take decisive action
Align your beliefs with action to create momentum and sustained commitment
Lead without waiting for validation with an understanding of why recognition often follows self-authorization
See leadership as conviction, courage, and clarity in both your personal and professional development.
Lleave with the courage to pursue the unconventional idea, the bold move, or your next level of growth personally and professionally.
Event Details
Date: May 28th, 2026
Location: Downtown Toronto, 227 Bloor St. East
Time: 5:30pm Registration with light refreshments,
6:30pm - 7:45pm Programming
7:45pm - 8:30pm Bespoke Reception with art, music, and premium food and beverage
Speakers
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Kadie Philp
Founder, Garden of Even
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Angela Payne
Co-Founder, LeedHR
Join Garden of Even™ for a reframing of Joan of Arc’s achievements as a masterclass for those shaping and leading the future and learn how to lead with the conviction and emotional intelligence that can transform cultures and outcomes.
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5:30 - 6:00pm: Registration (light refreshments served)
6:00 - 7:30 Radicle Personhood™ Programming (Live and Virtual)
Hear from a preeminent employment lawyer, a former Deputy Judge, and the Founder of Garden of Even™ for an insightful look at the significance of the Persons Day case, what it meant for women in 1929 and what it means for persons today. Be inspired to think about belonging what it means to be a person today with a signature Garden of Even™ Keynote. More details coming soon.
7:30pm - 9:00 pm LIVE ONLY Persons Day Cocktail Reception and Celebration
Celebrate personhood, network and make authentic connections in a creative space with mid-level to c-suite executive women and men where all persons are seen, heard, and celebrated. This will be a bespoke, energetic celebration of Personhood with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming. Food, beverage and entertainment included. Premium wines provided by Gusto Grapes
Why Radicle?
Seeds can be buried in the ground for hundreds, even thousand years before taking root and starting to grow. The seed lies dormant nourishing itself while waiting for a miraculous combination of variables including soil composition, light and moisture. The radicle first root lets the seedlings hurriedly stretch in all directions, quickly take root, and thrive.
Stories are our roots. They drive communication. They drive individual identity and social cohesion. We actively construct and tell stories about ourselves to others. Yet, those stories are influenced by broader narratives that are invisible to us.
The Garden of Even™ and Radicle Personhood™ aim to set the story straight by examining what we believe to be true about women and men, and how that has shaped the labour market, economy, and how we categorize and value people based on gender and race. Understanding where the root of inequity comes from means we can “re-root” to cultivate a better environment for all persons to thrive.
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The Venue
Join us in the historical Cody Hall and The Great Hall at 227 Bloor St. East. Both spaces were designed by E.J. Lennox, the architect of old city hall and Casa Loma. Celebrate personhood in the elegant english gothic Great Hall with cathedral ceilings, stone columns with carved capitals, and skylights letting in the natural light with the Garden of Even™ Art Exhibition and programming.
Premium food and beverage included.
The venue is a block away from the Bloor/Yonge and Sherbourne subway stations.
Radicle Personhood 2024:
What they said
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Elenor Q.
A couple of weeks ago, I was introduced to Kadie Ward Philp, MBA and I got to say she was the energy you needed for a mid-week event. 🎉 🥳 By far one of the best events I've been to filled with passionate energy and wisdom.
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Cenobar P.
I had the genuine privilege to attend the Radicle Personhood event. thank you to Samantha Seabrook who delivered an inspiring keynote. I cannot express how uplifting it was to attend the event.
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Ircilia I.
What an amazing Persons Day event. I am grateful to the incredible speakers and for the learning opportunity.
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Ilona O.
The Garden of Even's Persons Day has set a high standard for events on leadership. I came away with fresh insights that are challenging me to rethink familiar concepts in profound ways. This was an inspiring, mind-opening experience—one I’d recommend to anyone, regardless of gender.
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Jenna K.
was a remarkable evening, reminding us of the trailblazers of the past, while recognizing the work that still needs to be done.
Radicle Personhood™
2024 Highlights
