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<big>On March 18, 2025, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO), Materiel Group, National Defence held the graduation ceremony for the 4th cohort of the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program (LLMC). LLMC is a one-of-a-kind, free group mentorship program that is breaking down barriers across the Federal Public Service and Defence Team to build inclusive leaders at all levels. The program sets itself apart through its collaborative approach, offering small group mentoring Circles for an immersive learning experience, Masterclass sessions to gain real leadership skills from subject matter experts, and ongoing opportunities to build a network of supportive mentors.  </big>
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<big>Sponsorship is a crucial strategy for accelerating career growth and creating opportunities. The first Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circle (LLMC) Masterclass of 2024, held on September 23, focused on The Power of Sponsorship.</big>  
 
  
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<big>Presented by Gérard Étienne and moderated by Samantha Moonsammy and Suzan Richards, this session illuminated how sponsorship transforms careers, uplifts others, and fosters meaningful change across the public service.</big>
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<big>Celebrating the 1000+ graduates from the program’s largest cohort yet, LLMC’s 2024 Graduation Ceremony was co-hosted by Samantha Moonsammy, Department of National Defence, and Suzan Richards, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It featured testimonials from members, final remarks from Masterclass teacher Fotini Iconomopoulos, and a keynote speech from the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet John Hannaford.</big>
  
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<big>Sponsorship goes beyond mentorship by actively advocating for someone's career progression. While mentors provide guidance and share knowledge, sponsors use their influence to promote their protégé’s advancement. Gérard described sponsorship as “a necessary condition to movement within the public service”, yet acknowledged its inconsistent application. Despite diversity and inclusion efforts, he noted, based on his PhD research, subject matter expertise, and first hand experience developing and providing Diversity and Inclusion Inventory Surveys, that public service demographics remain unrepresentative of Canadian diversity, particularly at the Executive level.</big>
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<big>Equity-seeking groups and individuals with intersecting marginalized identities face significant barriers. For instance, Gérard highlighted that while women in general have gained representation in government, there are far fewer Black women, and “a Black woman who may have a disability will be a rarity within the federal public service.”</big>
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<big>After opening remarks and celebratory words from hosts Samantha and Suzan, Clerk John Hannaford spoke about the importance of strengthening our communities. He explained that the respectful and collegial networks fostered by LLMC are key to building stronger communities, which we will need to rely on in face of a changing geopolitical climate. The work we do to serve Canadians is not work that can be done alone, and as Clerk Hannaford emphasized, “we need to rely on each other” to rise to all the challenges that will face us.</big>
  
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<big>Sponsorship, Gérard explained, can counteract these gaps by enabling equitable access to career advancement opportunities. He emphasized treating others as they want to be treated, fostering individuality, inclusion, and empowerment—core principles of sponsorship as a form of inclusive leadership.</big>
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<big>Samantha shared a personal story illustrating sponsorship's impact. Early in her career, a cubicle-mate became her sponsor years later by introducing her to an organization seeking her expertise. That pivotal connection eventually led to the creation of the LLMC program, which connects individuals across all levels of the public service, promoting mentorship and sponsorship.</big>
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<big>These sentiments echoed in the spoken and video testimonials from LLMC cohort 4 participants LCol Adam Emond, Adele Dacres, Dina Alansari, Lyrique Richards, Jean Gaultier, and Marcia Golding.</big>
  
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<big>The program exemplifies sponsorship’s ripple effect: one act of advocacy can catalyze systemic change. Gérard, Samantha, and Suzan emphasized that anyone can be a sponsor, regardless of position. Networking is critical to identifying these opportunities and creating meaningful connections.</big>
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<big>Each of these graduates shared how the LLMC program helped them find their voice, bounce back after a challenge, gain the confidence to pursue new opportunities, and be better leaders. Dina shared that the program gave her the tools she needed to successfully secure sponsorship, while Jean explained how LLMC gave him the confidence to provide a new management opportunity. Each of these perspectives demonstrated the power of people coming together and lifting each other up in the LLMC program.</big>  
  
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<big>The LLMC program is a testament to the power of mentorship, sponsorship, and inclusion. By nurturing future leaders who champion diversity and equity, it takes concrete steps toward fostering workplaces that reflect Canada’s rich diversity. Inclusion is not just about words, it’s about actions, and the LLMC program is taking meaningful steps in the right direction.</big>
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<big>'''Masterclass Wisdom'''</big>
  
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<big>To emphasize its transformative impact, the Diversity and Inclusion Office, Materiel Group, National Defence, hosts the annual Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles (LLMC) program—the largest group mentoring initiative supporting Defence Team members and federal public service employees at large.</big>  
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<big>Masterclass teacher and professional negotiator Fotini Iconomopoulos returned to the LLMC stage for the graduation. She made clear that negotiation skills are self-advocacy skills—and practicing self-advocacy makes you better able to advocate for others. All these skills are necessary to being a great, inclusive leader, no matter your level.</big>
  
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<big>The program's fourth cohort, running from September to December 2024, includes over 1,100 participants from 60+ departments. These individuals joined 150+ mentoring circles, attended biweekly Masterclasses, and expanded their networks through robust opportunities.</big>
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<big>Throughout the event, Samantha and Suzan also shared all exciting changes coming in LLMC’s 5th cohort, including more in-person events and new Masterclass teachers and discussion topics.</big>
  
 
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Revision as of 19:38, 13 August 2025

Homepage | LLMC 2024 | FR

Lifting as you Lead 2024 Graduation: A Celebration of Leadership at all Levels

On March 18, 2025, the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO), Materiel Group, National Defence held the graduation ceremony for the 4th cohort of the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program (LLMC). LLMC is a one-of-a-kind, free group mentorship program that is breaking down barriers across the Federal Public Service and Defence Team to build inclusive leaders at all levels. The program sets itself apart through its collaborative approach, offering small group mentoring Circles for an immersive learning experience, Masterclass sessions to gain real leadership skills from subject matter experts, and ongoing opportunities to build a network of supportive mentors.  

Celebrating the 1000+ graduates from the program’s largest cohort yet, LLMC’s 2024 Graduation Ceremony was co-hosted by Samantha Moonsammy, Department of National Defence, and Suzan Richards, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It featured testimonials from members, final remarks from Masterclass teacher Fotini Iconomopoulos, and a keynote speech from the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet John Hannaford.

The Clerk’s Keynote Speech

After opening remarks and celebratory words from hosts Samantha and Suzan, Clerk John Hannaford spoke about the importance of strengthening our communities. He explained that the respectful and collegial networks fostered by LLMC are key to building stronger communities, which we will need to rely on in face of a changing geopolitical climate. The work we do to serve Canadians is not work that can be done alone, and as Clerk Hannaford emphasized, “we need to rely on each other” to rise to all the challenges that will face us.

Participant Testimonials

These sentiments echoed in the spoken and video testimonials from LLMC cohort 4 participants LCol Adam Emond, Adele Dacres, Dina Alansari, Lyrique Richards, Jean Gaultier, and Marcia Golding.

Each of these graduates shared how the LLMC program helped them find their voice, bounce back after a challenge, gain the confidence to pursue new opportunities, and be better leaders. Dina shared that the program gave her the tools she needed to successfully secure sponsorship, while Jean explained how LLMC gave him the confidence to provide a new management opportunity. Each of these perspectives demonstrated the power of people coming together and lifting each other up in the LLMC program.

Masterclass Wisdom

Masterclass teacher and professional negotiator Fotini Iconomopoulos returned to the LLMC stage for the graduation. She made clear that negotiation skills are self-advocacy skills—and practicing self-advocacy makes you better able to advocate for others. All these skills are necessary to being a great, inclusive leader, no matter your level.

What’s Next

Throughout the event, Samantha and Suzan also shared all exciting changes coming in LLMC’s 5th cohort, including more in-person events and new Masterclass teachers and discussion topics.

Recording
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