From Robert Sutton:

As a local volunteer with the Canada-wide Samara Centre for Democracy (www.samaracanada.com), I commend Ms. Cole and all the participants in initiating this remarkable and practical project! When local citizens organize and reach out to other citizens to engage directly in their democracy, the potential to sustain it increases dramatically…and you obviously realize this.
I just wanted to offer accolades for your action. There are many who will say someone should do something but rarely describe the something or become the someone. The Collective team has clearly defined the something, become the someone, and as a local community member I am so very grateful for your vision and creativity. THANK YOU!!

Helen Cole is a visionary leader. She has created an educational offering where every woman feels seen, heard, valued and validated. It doesn’t matter what sector you work in, Helen’s conferences connect all women.


Lambton Conference – Deb Crowe

I had the pleasure of attending The Jean Collective conference in Wyoming yesterday. An excellent event put on by Helen Cole, and included an impressive line up of speakers and panelists. This isn’t just for those with political ambitions – this is for women leaders


Lambton Conference – Dawn Marie Bradley

This weekend, I had the absolute honour of emcee’ing Lambton County’s first Women in Leadership conference…and what a wonderful day it was! You could feel the energy of the room before your feet even hit the inside of the building…and it just got better as the day progressed! It was such a great day


Carrie McEachran

What an amazing Saturday surprise at the Lambton Women’s Leadership Conference! I’m grateful to the wonderful ladies at our table for sharing their inspiring stories & leadership. Helen and team, thank you for providing this incredible opportunity to be in a room full of women who lead our community


Nashlea Brogan


An amazing time with amazing women. That sums up my experience at the Elgin Women’s Leadership Conference on Saturday. I don’t remember every word spoken but I remember how I felt leaving the conference:
Encouraged. Inspired. Enlightened. Thank you The Jean Collective & the organizing team!


Elgin Conference – Amarachi Kejeh

I attended this event on the weekend. Thanks to all involved who put together such an inspirational and empowering conference and all who spoke and participated. Helen Cole, Kate Graham, Karen Vecchio, Rainey Weisler, Morgaine Halpin, Carol Trudell, Lisa Higgs, Linda McKinlay, Kathryn Desrosiers.


Elgin Conference – Leah Morise

Today’s Elgin County Women’s Leadership conference was absolutely magical! Helen Cole, your leadership inspires me greatly. Your story brought tears to my eyes as a woman in leadership. Women’s empowerment was present in this leadership conference today. The energy was magnetic


Deb Crowe

Thrilled to witness the power of women empowering women first hand at the Elgin County Women’s Leadership Conference today! From insightful panels to inspiring keynotes, seeing us come together to harness the collective strength that binds us was exactly what I needed on a Saturday. Thank you.


Christine Quinlan

Ronnie Littlewood

Ronnie and I met & became friends when I offered workshops. As I am all about supporting other women and their businesses, I am including her information here. Contact  her if you are looking for relationship advice!

“I started attending Helen’s workshops in 2021. I was curious about stepping into a leadership role and found that the workshops and teachings offered by Helen Cole were so much more than I realized. It was really about women in leadership. Her classes helped build confidence to step into my own spotlight and to reach a wider audience. It also gave me the strength to launch my second company. The courses I took were so valuable in helping me get where I am today. Every woman needs to find her voice in leadership. And really, Helen’s programs provide such an educational supportive environment that I would encourage any woman looking to step into leadership, to explore their amazing resources. “

CEO of The Couples Clinic® and the Founder of 1 Million Marriages Saved

Shaping tomorrow’s leaders

Are you ready to take your confidence to the next level? Are you ready to use your voice to create positive change in your community? Would you like to gain the skills to become a leader in your community? 

Join us at one of our conferences in Lambton, Middlesex or Elgin or even all three!