Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Presented by AtkinsRéalis
Date: Monday, October 5th, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST Cost: Free to Attend
What if the key to growth is learning to embrace discomfort?
Most of us naturally seek comfort, yet the experiences that shape us most often begin with uncertainty. Whether it's taking on a new challenge, speaking up, learning a new skill, or navigating change, discomfort is often the first step toward growth.
Join us for an engaging session that explores how stepping outside our comfort zones can build confidence, resilience, and success. Through inspiring stories and practical strategies, discover how embracing discomfort can become a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.
About the Speaker
Amal Driouich, P.Eng., PMP, is a senior project leader with more than 20 years of experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, and nuclear energy projects. She currently leads a major procurement and delivery program supporting Canada's first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project at Candu Energy Inc – AtkinsRéalis.
Throughout her career, Amal has navigated high-pressure environments, led multidisciplinary teams, and managed complex stakeholder relationships while delivering results in some of Canada's most demanding industries. Beyond her professional leadership roles, she is passionate about personal growth, leadership development, and effective communication. An active Toastmaster, Amal has advanced to the Division level of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest four times, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Her journey has reinforced the power of resilience, self-confidence, and stepping outside one's comfort zone. Today, she enjoys sharing practical insights and strategies to help others manage stress, navigate difficult situations, and unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally.
Join Women in Nuclear (WiN) Manitoba for an exclusive Nuclear Facility Tour of the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' (CNL) Whiteshell Laboratories Restoration Project (WLRP).
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With an area of 11,000 acres, the Whiteshell Laboratories site is a former nuclear research and test facility, and one of the biggest environmental restoration projects in Canada. We invite you to explore the campus and discover the impactful contributions of women working in this dynamic environment.
The Whiteshell Laboratories site tour will include guided tours of the Whiteshell Reactor 1 (WR-1), which played a key role in Canada's nuclear history, achieving criticality in 1965 and serving for 20 years as a research reactor that, among other missions, became a testing site for the CANDU fleet.
The tour will also take visitors to the Hot Cells, the Fire Hall, and an environmentally focused bus tour of the Main Campus and Waste Management Area.
Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with women working at the Whiteshell Laboratories site and Subject Matter Experts in the nuclear field. We welcome you to learn more about nuclear-related professions and to engage with the WiN Manitoba Leading Group for partnership opportunities.
See the new Retube Feeder and Boiler Replacement (RFBR) Training and Mock-up Facility (TMF) at 221 Church Street, Pickering — a 200,000-square-foot hub preparing staff for the refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Units 5 to 8, on track for completion December 2026.
The tour covers the north side's 100,000-square-foot training space, with full-scale reactor and component mock-ups, dynamic and static platforms replicating the reactor building, Steam Generator Boiler Bottom mock-ups, a welding shop, and classrooms — plus the south side's storage and warehouse space for refurbishment components.
CanAtom Power Group is outfitting the facility to closely mirror real refurbishment conditions, a key investment in workforce readiness for this major project.
Space is limited — reserve your spot today.
Event schedule:
4:00-4:30 – Introductions/overview
4:30-5:15 – Tours start
5:15-6:00 – Re-convene, Q&A, closeout
Cost: Free
PPE Requirements:
We require attendees to bring their own PPE. Please let us know if you do not have the required PPE.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at durhamchapter@womeninnuclear.com.
Event Disclaimers:
By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to the possibility of being photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any media, please notify an event organizer upon arrival.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to allow us to accommodate others on the waitlist.
WiN Canada does not offer refunds for cancellations. If you are experiencing an extenuating circumstance, you may request a refund to canada@womeninnuclear.org. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are not guaranteed and are decided on a case-by-case basis. By registering for this event, you agree to this policy.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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