Project Management

With more than 20 years of technology and global business experience, Mark is a seasoned Project Manager in the two key technology areas of application development and IP networks. Highlighted by Cisco Systems as a technology project leader, Mark has become a North American leader in project management best practices in complex technology environments he learned from leading consulting companies such as Accenture and Oracle Corporation. He draws from his experience in various roles in corporations which have included New Product Introduction Manager, Director European projects, Team Lead, Business Systems Analyst, Sales Engineer and Programmer. Mark has brought two software products to market, opened and directed a company in Europe, assisted in raising capital from leading firms such as Morgan Stanley in New York, a well as Cisco Systems and Kleiner Perkins Caufield Beyers in San Francisco. Mark has completed his Certificate in Adult Education to complement his corporate experience. Combining this with his global project experience, Marks’ training approach is a focus on discussion and application of real life examples, which makes the material directly relevant to the learner.

Communication

Mark is a leader in both European and North American training, with a solid track record of lecturing regularly at the UK's top universities including Oxford and Cambridge, and academies, including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). A highly distinguished and internationally awarded performer himself, Mark has a diverse and rich training and performance background with some of the world's most noted communicators. Mark is the creator of a totally unique model of training for public speakers, The Gesture-Plane System™. This system encompasses the world's fastest and most practical techniques for confident and influential presentation, used now by top business, political and entertainment performers across the globe.

Change Management

Mark is a professional leadership consultant and trainer with extensive experience facilitating teams and relating to the psychology of human dynamics in the workplace. He has led major organizational change initiatives for diverse clients including GM, Sears, General Mills, CN, Domtar, North York Hospital and Concordia University. Mark has facilitated with thousands of people from assembly lines to boardrooms. He currently devotes his efforts to helping leaders and teams rise above the issues that impede creativity, productivity and growth.

Mark Peco, CBIP, is an accomplished Data Analytics Consultant and Educator with over 30 years of experience in data analytics, data science, and data management. He has a strong background in developing and implementing data strategies for organizations across various industries, including energy, utilities, and financial services. Mark specializes in teaching analytics concepts in an accessible and engaging way, using real-world examples and hands-on exercises. His expertise spans machine learning, data warehousing, business intelligence, and performance management, making him a valuable resource for students seeking to understand the practical applications of data analytics in today’s business environment. As an instructor at York University, Mark has designed and delivered courses that bridge the gap between theory and practice. His teaching approach emphasizes the development of practical skills, empowering students to apply their learning in real-world scenarios. Students in his courses benefit from his extensive knowledge, industry insights, and passion for education. Mark holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) at the mastery level.

Leadership, Management, Public Sector

Dr. Martine Durier-Copp is a highly experienced educator, facilitator, researcher, and curriculum design specialist in public policy and management, with a strong focus on Public Sector Leadership. She has managed and taught in the Dalhousie University Master of Public Administration (Management) program for over fifteen years. The MPAM is a specially designed graduate program for mid-career public officials, offered in a blended model (online and in person), and is delivered in close consultation with all four levels of government. As such, she has strong insight into the specific needs and requirements of adult learners in the public sector. Martine teaches the capstone Public Sector Leadership and Ethics course in the MPAM. She initiated and designed the online Dalhousie Certificate in Public Policy and Management, which has attracted over 500 working professionals from all 13 jurisdictions in only three years. A published and award-winning researcher-author, she has presented her work on public sector leadership and virtual leadership at international conferences, government sessions, and workshops. Additionally, she is co-founder and Director of the CELNeT Lab, with Dr. Binod Sundararajan—a next-wave research hub and network specializing in e-leadership, hybrid work, and digital transformation. Having partnered with the Federal Government on a major partnership research project, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, they designed an innovative framework on e-Leadership [Connect Framework]. Training and development sessions have been successfully delivered to many federal, provincial, and municipal clients. Martine holds a PhD in political theory from McGill University, as well as certifications in leadership programs (Harvard Executive Education, McGill University, and IBM Leadership Centre). She has led several international projects focused on public sector leadership and capacity development in South America, the Caribbean, as well as in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and FSU countries.

General Management

Matthias teaches in the BBA and MBA Programs at Schulich as well as in the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program. He also teaches a program on cross-cultural management in the international week of the Kellogg-WHU EMBA in Germany, which is attended by students from all Kellogg partner schools. Since joining Schulich two years ago, Matthias has already been nominated twice for the Seymour Schulich Excellence in Teaching Award. Matthias has extensive international experience, having previously worked in the United Kingdom and Spain and holding degrees from Germany, France and the United States. He speaks four languages fluently (English, Spanish, French, and German) and also has a passive knowledge of Italian and Russian. Matthias has been invited as a Visiting Professor at several prestigious universities around the world, including Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, the Institute of Innovation Research at Hitotsubashi University and Meiji University, both in Tokyo, Japan and the University of Toulouse in France. On many occasions, he has taught or given seminars to executives during his time there. Before becoming an academic, Matthias has worked in the Paris and London offices of Braxton Associates, the strategy consulting division of Deloitte. During his previous academic appointments, he has developed and taught internal training programs for a number of European enterprises, including a large electrical engineering firm in Germany and a French pharmaceuticals and personal care products company. He is currently developing several projects with Schulich ExecEd.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership

Program Director, Centre of Excellence in Innovation Leadership, author and founding partner of Mitchell Consulting. Megan is one of Canada’s top innovation practitioners with over 25 years of experience in innovation, marketing, sales, HR and leadership. Her passion is leadership effectiveness to build innovation capacity and better work environments to help people thrive.

Memfi is a passionate and certified trainer and facilitator specializing in multicultural team building and leadership development. Born in Italy, she brings international experience to her role at TCO, with a strong focus on cross-cultural awareness, team dynamics, and motivation. Her engaging style, influenced by theatrical improv, inspires audiences and enhances team agility. Her work with major multinational companies and her contributions to diversity and inclusion highlight her commitment to nurturing young global leaders. She has co-developed key programs such as The Bridge Builders, Developing Empathy, Understanding Motivation, and Facilitating Teams. Having lived in England, Denmark, and Norway, Memfi has gained a deep appreciation for cultural adaptation, making her a valuable asset to clients with international needs.

Lean Six Sigma

Michael Ewing brings over 35 years of expertise in general management, sales, and business strategy to the table. With a strong focus on coaching, negotiation, CRM, marketing, and P&L management, Mike's career spans various leadership roles. During his tenure of over 17 years at American Express, he held the position of VP and GM of Travellers Cheques Prepaid Services and Foreign Exchange. ​

It was during this time that Mike became deeply involved in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, serving as both a Champion and an Executive Sponsor for continuous improvement projects. Over the past 18 years, Mike has been at the helm of two training and consulting firms, where he has had a profound impact on business strategy, program design, delivery, marketing, sales, recruitment, people management, and P&L.​

Healthcare

Dr. Michael Glogauer is a dental entrepreneur, clinician and scientist. In addition to holding patents for health devices and an being inventor of a soon-to-be-marketed diagnostic rinse for periodontal diseases, he has been an active member of scientific boards of start up companies. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto where his research over the past 25 years focuses on the mechanistic contributions and interplay between the immune system and microbiome in oral and systemic health. He is the Head of Dentistry for University Health Network and Chief of Dental Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He has received awards in recognition of his research excellence (more than 200 peer reviewed publications) and is a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He is experienced in conducting clinical trials, particularly in collaboration with multi-national pharma companies.

Communication

Michael holds his PhD from Cambridge University. He worked at CIBC Wealth Management and Franklin Templeton Investments in Toronto before returning to York in 2001 to work at the York University English Language Institute (YUELI), where he is the Associate Director. Michael is lead teacher in YUELI's Business Writing Skills programs.

Coaching and Collaboration

Michel Shah is an experienced educator, speaker, coach and consultant who has been a leader supporting the development of personal and interpersonal skills for more than 20 years. She is the author of Explorations in Career Development: Personal and Professional (2019), and UpSkill: Soft Skills and Professional Development Essentials (2021), McGraw-Hill Education. Michel is the founder of Hammersmith Prep School in Jamaica and the MAS Programme which integrates confidence building and leadership development into the K12 curriculum. She is the founder and CEO of The UpSkill Corporation Inc. where she facilitates UpSkilling conversations in organizations across Canada. From education and health care to finance and government, Michel provides strategies and readily actionable steps for soft skills development. Michel holds a MSc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a BA (Hons.) from the University of Toronto, and has completed the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) with the University of Kingston, England. She is a Certified Training and Development Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and a Project Management Professional.

Coaching and Collaboration, Strategic Leadership

Michelle is the Program Director for the Centre of Excellence in Organization Development at Schulich ExecEd.  She is an award-winning facilitator, speaker, author and consultant and is a thought leader and senior practitioner in the Organization Development and Team Coaching field. Results oriented leaders and organizations choose to work with Michelle because she enables them to improve individual, team and organizational effectiveness and deliver unprecedented results. Clients describe her as an engaging and collaborative partner that values relationship building and developing potential. Her work with clients has resulted in improved employee communications and engagement; increased work satisfaction and performance; increased revenue; increased employee retention; decreased operating costs and enhanced capacity for individuals, teams, organizations.  Her work has contributed to organizations being amongst the top 50 in Canada. She has worked across a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, healthcare, public sector, education, telecommunications, non-profit and financial services.  Her areas of expertise include leadership development & strategy; team coaching; transformational change; strategic planning, culture change, process facilitation and customized learning.  In her last corporate role, she was responsible for Leadership Development across Telus Mobility enterprise wide.  She is a published author and has spoken at conferences including ICF; Strategic Capability Network, I4PL, HRPA, ODN, TODN, IODA, Coach at Work.  She is also a published author with contributions to CHOICE, Coach at Work, Municipal World, HRPA, Toronto Star and has been interviewed by HR Reporter, Global News and The Charles Adler Radio Show.  She is also a contributor to “Team Coaching Casebook” by McGraw Hill.  Michelle is also a senior faculty member with Team Coaching International and an ICF Prism award holder for coaching excellence in organizations. She also holds professional designations in HR, OD, Coaching & Training.

Communication, Healthcare, Strategic Planning

Michelle Ryckman has extensive experience in the development and execution of treatment presentation protocols for dental offices. Her approach is simple, no-pressure and comfortable and has proven to yield incredibly high case acceptance. It focuses on communication with patients and building structured relationships. Ms. Ryckman has lectured extensively throughout North America and Europe on the development of an orchestrated customer journey as the cornerstone of case acceptance. Ms. Ryckman is currently responsible for helping other dentists within our community with the development and implementation of strategies for practice growth.

Michelle is a trusted advisor and business leader with over 20 years of experience working with Canadian and global companies, including Cineplex, Loblaw Companies, Arterra Wines Canada, Constellation Brands, PepsiCo, Beam Global, the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario (WMAO), Wine Growers Ontario, and Food Network Canada. She has exceptional thought leadership in all streams of communication, including corporate reputation, issues and crisis management, public/media relations, and internal and executive communications. As a Certified Investor Relations Professional (CPIR), she understands the complexities of publicly held companies and private equity investments, as well as the varying stakeholder demands and regulatory considerations. With a PROSCI certification in Change Management, she helps organizations navigate divestitures, acquisitions, technology and process restructuring, and people changes. Leading with an enterprise mindset, Michelle creates strategies that support organizations through growth ambitions and transformational change. As a brilliant storyteller, she builds interest and engagement across an organization’s internal and external ecosystems. Her strength in fostering relationships with stakeholders forges strong alliances and trusted partnerships.