Janet Heidker

Janet Heidker believes that the advancement of society is based upon the advancement of women. She is a professional life coach and volunteers with Dress for Success Toronto to choose appropriate business attire for disadvantaged women seeking employment.

Janet was born in the U.K. and emigrated to Toronto at a young age. An only child, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from York University and became the Executive Assistant to the first three Chiefs of Police for Peel Region. After 14 years, she changed careers and became a sales professional with Swarovski Canada Limited, then Pandora.

To improve her public speaking skills, she joined the Humber Shores Toastmasters club, where she is the current President. As a person who has experienced deep sadness and trauma, Janet is dedicated to empowering women to succeed in their own lives.