Category Archives: Human Resources

Perry Atwal, Full-Time Instructor, Sauder School of Business, UBC

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling author and behavioral change expert known for making personal development practical, engaging, and relatable.
She combines psychology, humor, and motivational insights to help people develop healthier mindsets and create meaningful personal change.

Insights from Marc Inzelstein, Author & Executive Advisor

Marc Inzelstein is the author of Essential Leadership: Practicing L.O.V.E. in Turbulent Times, exploring a more human-centered approach to leadership.
He advocates leading with L.O.V.E.—listening, openness, vulnerability, and empathy—to build stronger and more meaningful human connections.

How Virtual Teams Are Transforming Healthcare: Insights from Chris McShanag

Chris McShanag is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Teammate, helping organizations build and manage effective remote teams.
He specializes in virtual workforce models, operational efficiency, delegation, and the integration of technology to improve business performance.

Drea Lynn, Author of Smart Quit: Cash In, Clock Out, on Career Transitions

From Law to Entrepreneurship: Drea Lynn shares her transition from a successful career in law and operations to building her own entrepreneurial path.
The Power of Smart Quitting: Explores how leaving the right career at the right time can create new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

Insights from Sharon McLaughlin, Leadership Coach & HR and Change Leadership Advisor

Leading Through Change: Helps leaders navigate workplace transitions with clarity, confidence, and adaptability.
Leadership Development: Focuses on building essential leadership skills for today’s evolving work environment.

Pavithra Venkatesan (Author & Pattern Intelligence Practitioner)

Pavithra Venkatesan is a Pattern Intelligence Practitioner and author dedicated to helping individuals deepen self-awareness and personal transformation.
She is the author of Archetypal Remembering, which explores archetypes, identity, and the influence of societal conditioning on human behavior.

Lindsay White, Leadership & People Strategy Expert, Founder of High Voltage Leadership

Lindsay White is the Founder of High Voltage Leadership and a recognized expert in leadership, culture, and people strategy.
Based in Calgary, she works with founders, CEOs, and executive teams to build sustainable, high-performing organizations.

Paul Larche, Author & Behavioral Branding Strategist

Paul Larche is a behavioral branding strategist who helps organizations understand the psychology behind decision-making, communication, and consumer behavior.
He is the author of The Divided Brain: Understanding Human Behavior in Branding and Business, which explores the relationship between emotion, rationality, and human behavior.

Tracy Nolan, Senior Vice-President at Humana, on Leadership, Growth & Culture

Tracy Nolan is a seasoned business leader with expertise in customer experience, operational transformation, and enterprise leadership.
She is known for her people-first leadership style, combining strategic vision with emotional intelligence and empathy.

Insights from Randy Lyman, Author & Entrepreneur

Randy Lyman shares the pivotal moment in 1989 when he realized that material success does not equate to inner fulfillment.
The role of emotional and spiritual awakening in reshaping his definition of happiness