Award-winning entrepreneur, mining innovator, and keynote speaker Alicia Woods brings over 23 years of experience as a woman in the mining industry to deliver powerful and transformative keynote speeches.
Alicia Woods
CEO of Covergalls, Founder of CG Aligned Consulting, Alicia Woods is an accomplished Executive and Entrepreneur with 23 years of experience.
Alicia has appeared at speaking engagements across North America and is focused on motivating and educating her audience and works to inspire, encourage and equip the women breaking barriers. She challenges companies to be a part of the change by working toward increasing diversity and creating inclusive work environments. Alicia is the recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, 40 Under 40, was named to the class of 2017 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum and most recently was recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.
Alicia Woods is an award-winning entrepreneur and mining innovator who has overcome countless obstacles to rise to the top of her industry. With 20 years of experience as a woman in the mining industry, Alicia knows first-hand what it means to push boundaries and achieve success against all odds.
Alicia's keynote speeches are designed to inspire and transform audiences, leaving a lasting impact that translates into real change within organizations. Her hard-hitting message of positive change is backed by her wealth of knowledge and experience in the mining industry, making her an authoritative and inspiring speaker.
Alicia's deep knowledge of the mining industry allows her to communicate your message in a concise and authoritative manner, strengthening the purpose of your event and ensuring maximum impact on your audience.
Motivated to improve the underground mining experience for women, Alicia designed the covergall (female coverall) for women and then successfully pitched her business on CBC’s TV Show Dragon’s Den (like SharkTank in the US). The Covergalls' workwear line has since grown and has evolved to be so much more than a workwear company. Covergalls now exists to conquer three main pillars: Health and Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, and Education and Advocacy.
Mike and Steve welcome Alicia Woods, founder and CEO of Covergalls Workwear. Alicia talked about her journey in the mining industry and how her experience as a woman led her to establish Covergalls - a coverall designed for women working in heavy industry. Alicia also talked about scaling her business, the importance of proper fitting workwear for women and how it can help address workplace diversity and inclusion. She also shared her vision for making Covergalls much more than a workwear company.
Why does representation matter? How can traditionally male-dominated industries like mining, technology and space become just ‘industries’? It’s good business - just ask Alicia Woods, who - in the early days of founding Covergalls - earned a deal with Michael Wekerle on Dragons' Den. We’re also talking with Nicole Lynds, an employee at Vale and a transgender woman about finding the courage to ‘be the change you wish to see.'
Not only does clothing have the power to impact our confidence and productivity, but, in industries like mining, it is also essential for keeping people safe. However, when items are designed only with men in mind, they can do the opposite of what they are intended for when worn by women. Our guest today, Alicia Woods, knows this all too well. As a woman working in what is considered a non-traditional role for her gender, she spent years stuffing her work boots with socks and avoiding drinking water so she wouldn’t have to use the bathroom when going underground into the mines.
This week's guest is Alicia Woods the creator of covergalls. Covergalls are coveralls that are specifically designed to fit the shape and needs of the female body.
The 2023 COS Top Women in Safety awards recognize 66 female safety leaders who are shattering glass ceilings [safely].
This interview is part of a special series of interviews with past winners of YMP Awards. The YMP Awards recognize two young mining professionals, a male and a female, who over the past year, and during the course of their careers, have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and innovative thinking to provide value for their companies and shareholders, as well as for themselves. Alicia Woods CEO and Founder of Covergalls Inc. and 2017 YMP Eira Thomas Awards.
Featuring Alicia Woods CEO & Founder, Covergalls Inc. Alicia has spent her career encouraging young women to pursue a career in the mining industry. On her path breaking down barriers and changing the ‘mining boys club’ narrative Alicia founded Covergalls. Covergalls stands for all the values Alicia has spent her career voicing and we challenge companies to be a part of the change by working toward increasing their diversity.
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Strengthen your event with Alicia's industry knowledge. Alicia's deep knowledge of the mining industry allows her to communicate your message concisely and authoritatively, strengthening your event's purpose and ensuring maximum impact on your audience. Book Alicia for your next event and experience the transformative power of her keynote speeches. Contact us today to learn more.
Dragon’s Den Viewing Party
