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Mental Health Monday: The Hidden Weight of Entrepreneurship

Mental Health Pillar Partner: Cenovus Energy 
Small Business Week Title sponsor: Alberta Blue Cross
Small Business Week Supporting sponsors: Always Beyond, Chambers Plan, Mastercard, Boom Group

When and where

Date and time

October 19, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Ampersand &Conference Centre
112 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0H3, Canada

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About

As part of our 2026 Small Business Week, join us for a conversation exploring the mental and emotional realities of entrepreneurship, including financial pressures, uncertainty, decision fatigue and the risk of burnout. We’ll discuss the challenges of balancing the demands of business ownership with personal well-being, relationships and life outside of work.

Through practical insights and meaningful discussion, participants will gain tools to better recognize the pressures of leadership, build sustainable habits and support their well-being while creating a thriving business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner or leader, this session will offer valuable perspectives on caring for both the business and the person behind it.

About Mental Health Mondays

Join us for Mental Health Mondays, a monthly event series dedicated to fostering open, supportive conversations about mental well-being in our community.

In partnership with our Mental Health Pillar Partner, Cenovus, these sessions go beyond the workplace covering a wide range of topics that impact both our professional and personal lives. Each month, a thought leader from one of Calgary’s leading mental health organizations will guide the conversation, share resources and be available to answer your questions. 

This series is also about building a sense of community—whether you’re personally navigating mental health challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to learn more. Whether you’re a business leader, team member or community partner, you’ll gain valuable tools, insights and connections to strengthen well-being for yourself and those around you. 

Together, let’s build a healthier, more resilient Calgary, because we’re always better together.

 

Available sponsorship levels for the week are outlined HERE. Start the conversation by reaching out to Nicole Claiter, Director, Events & Partnerships at [email protected]

Tickets

Member: Complimentary with registration
Non-member: Complimentary with registration

Refund Policy

This is a complimentary event; if you are no longer able to attend, please notify us at [email protected]

Presenter

Boris Lesar

Registered Psychologist | The Family Psychology Place

Boris Lesar is a psychologist with a long history of working with families, individuals and couples around the world. He is a highly experienced psychologist with expertise in mental health and counselling for anxiety, depression, life change issues , stress, burnout, and addiction. He has particular interest and experience in existential therapy areas, such as death and meaning of life.

As well as being an experienced therapist, he is also an experienced assessment psychologist and provides psychoeducational assessments.

He works with children, teens, adults, and seniors. Boris has worked as clinical director for several agencies, supervises and trains future psychologists, and is an adjunct faculty at City University of Seattle.

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