Category Archives: Canada

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.

Erez Avramov: Resilience & Communication Expert — Transforming Adversity into Strength

Growing up in Israel and developing unconscious resilience in a volatile environment
Mandatory service in an elite military unit, which shaped adaptability and teamwork

Richard Longworth, Author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World & Educator

Early inspiration from his uncle and exposure to Jiddu Krishnamurti’s philosophy in Manchester, England
Running youth groups with his wife in Montreal and a leadership role during the United Church of Canada’s 50th anniversary

Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Calgary

Lifelong curiosity and passion for mathematics
Bridging mathematics and engineering through hybrid education

Thomas Park, Co-Founder & Lead Partner, BDC Deep Tech Fund

Growing up in Quebec during the referenda and witnessing the impact of economic hardship on society.
Lessons from his parents’ wartime experiences in Korea, teaching gratitude, service, and resilience.

Hussein Hallak, Author & Entrepreneur: Mastering Uncertainty and the Dark Art of Life Mastery

Shifting family circumstances and early passion for art, science, technology, and writing
The impact of cultural expectations on ambition and creativity