The Right Use of Power Training
September 15, 16 &17, 2026
The Right Use of Power training is a globally recognized, experiential learning program designed to help people understand, hold, and use power responsibly in professional and relational contexts. These 3 training offerings in Calgary will bring together leaders and practitioners from across the non-profit, social impact, and HR sectors to build practical skills, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen ethical leadership practices.
This is not a theoretical or passive learning experience - it is grounded in real-world scenarios, reflection, and application. Participants leave with language, tools, and commitments that directly impact how they lead teams, govern organizations, and engage in complex systems.
In collaboration with:
What is your role?
Therapists, counsellors, care-givers, social workers, etc.
CEO's, executive directors, board members, managers, supervisors, etc.
CHRO, Managers, DEI leaders, culture leads, etc.
About your facilitators
Dr. Amanda Aguilera
Amanda currently serves as the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute. She is a consultant and facilitator in the area of power-and-equity consciousness and conflict resolution. Driven by her core values of curiosity, courage, and connection, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways.
Amanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness, conflict positivity and conflict competency.
Jeff Couillard
Jeff spent many years leading teams and helping to build world-class addiction treatment programs. He developed a skill set and approach to change that is grounded in the human experience and a deep understanding of power and motivation.
He has worked with a wide range of leaders (and their teams) over the years, on a single mission - to help build world-class, human-centred organizations that create the kind of impact that we usually only dream about.
Jeff loves all things teaching, facilitating, speaking and consulting. His sweet spot is helping leaders and teams engage in meaningful dialogue, identifying challenges and opportunities and creating the conditions for high levels of trust and engagement.
Leah Fink
Leah is dedicated to transforming mental health in the workplace. She partners with organizations to identify gaps in workplace practices, creating environments where employees feel supported, engaged, and able to perform at their best. Central to her work is helping leaders understand the impact of power dynamics, and how leadership and culture shape safety, trust, and inclusion.
Drawing on her experience as a registered social worker and background in addictions and mental health, Leah brings a strengths-based, human-centered approach to every engagement. She helps organizations navigate leadership, power, and cultural challenges to reduce disengagement, strengthen relationships, and turn wasted resources into healthier teams, stronger workplaces, and better outcomes.
