CEO & Co-Founder
Rob is the Founder and CEO of Global Leadership Initiatives, Inc. He is also a professor at Trent University, a Professor at Ontario Tech University in the Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and is a Senior Lecturer at the Stellenbosch University School of Public Leadership. Rob also works with Ontario Tech University's Continuous Learning Centre to develop and facilitate numerous courses for public and private-sector organizations.
COO & Co-Founder
COO and Co-Founder of Global Leadership Initiatives Sarah
Elkington holds a BHSc. (Hons) as well as a BHSc.N and a
certificate in Professional Management. She is the COO and
co-founder of Global Leadership Initiatives, Inc. Sarah's passion
is to create programs and services that promote organizational
growth as well as healthy, successful leaders.
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With a passion and deep interest in culture and human behavior, it's important for me to embrace curiosity whether I'm coaching, consulting, or facilitating. This world is an amazing place and must be explored. I love the quote attributed to St. Augustine, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”
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My name is Megan, and I am based in the the beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. I'm currently completing my Honours in Psychology after beginning my academic career with a Bachelors in Law and Political Science. I intend to complete my Masters in Psychology and become a clinical psychologist with a practice of my own.
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Vivianne firmly believes that a strong values-driven organization culture is fundamental to organizational success. Vivianne is passionate about working with leaders who realize the importance of shaping and reinventing their organizations in a constantly evolving world. She has over 20+ years experience in business, is a Human Resource Professional. Vivianne has an MBA, is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and a sessional instructor at Royal Roads University in the MBA & MGM programs. She is a certified practitioner in Emotional Intelligence EQi2.0® and MBTI Step I & II ®
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Greg Frankson is the founder and CEO of Voice Share Inc. He holds certificates in Indigenous Awareness and Coaching for Performance and Mentorship, and earned bachelor’s degrees in history and education at Queen’s University. Greg is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and the League of Canadian Poets.
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Cary combines deep scientific expertise in the social sciences with extensive C-suite coaching and consulting experience to elevate even the most successful leaders. Cary’s clients describe her as brilliantly insightful, pragmatically blunt, and contagiously positive. She has a knack for knowing which frameworks and resources will profoundly impact her clients. Cary helps her clients activate new awareness and heighten conversational, relational, and emotional capacities.
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Tineke has 15 years of international leadership coaching under her belt. Her training over the years
comprises internationally accredited individual coaching training (2005) and systemic team coaching training
(2021), a Masters in Professional Coaching (2009), and a Doctorate in Personal & Professional Leadership
(2014).
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I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist with a higher educational diploma and assessors qualification. Personal mastery, emotional intelligence, human-centred design, and leadership are my fields of expertise. I am a lecturer at the School of Social Innovation at Hugenote Kollege, was an extraordinary lecturer at the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University, and am a Counselling Psychologist in independent practice.
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Faith Ngunjiri is the Director of the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work, and Associate Professor of Ethics and Leadership at the Offutt School of Business at Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota). She has research interests in women and leadership, particularly at the intersections of identities and geo-locations; spirituality in the workplace; and, culturally appropriate qualitative methods.....
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Heinrich is a medical doctor and specialist in public health medicine. He is a public health specialist
advisor Catalyst) in industry, and is also a board member of OUTA, a civil society organization that
fights against corruption and maladministration in South Africa. Additionally, he is a reserve force
officer (Major) in the South African Military Health Service.
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Krystal holds a bachelor’s in Criminology and Justice, as well as a master’s in Criminology, from Ontario Tech University. Krystal's research specialization focuses on crimes against seniors, particularly within the long-term care system. Furthermore, Krystal’s research focuses on workplace leadership, the impact of technology on leadership, and the effectiveness of workplace training, education, and mediation.
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Rachel brings over 20 years of progressive senior leadership experience and is accomplished across a wide
range of functions. She has developed executive governance models and has implemented learning and
development programs impacting thousands of employees across Canada.
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Dr. Xoliswa Majola works for the University of KwaZulu-Natal Graduate School of Business and Leadership. Has a BA in Communication Science Degree, BA Honours in Communication in Telecommunications and Information Policy from University of South Africa, Master of Commerce in Leadership (ICT and Economic Development), PhD in Leadership.
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John E. Burgess is a business executive and leadership Catalyst. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed
dual citizenship in the worlds of business and music.
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Dr. Gloria J. Burgess is a leadership Catalyst, executive coach, educator, and expert designer of unique,
innovative learning experiences. Her focus is singular: transformation.
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Dr. John D. Volmink was born and raised in Cape Town South Africa. He completed his PhD in Mathematics Education at Cornell University in 1988. He later became the Head of Mathematics at the then Peninsula Technikon.
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Kirsten is an organizational development Catalyst, diversity strategist, and inclusive leadership coach.
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Derek is an award-winning instructional designer and eLearning developer. In addition, Derek is an
emerging researcher in his field, recently publishing in The International Journal of Emerging
Technologies in Learning.
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Professor of chemical engineering with experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Geospatial Analysis, and Reactor Engineering. He leads/has lead through academic (Head of Department, Deputy Dean) and entrepreneurship (Director, CEO) roles. His software projects have attracted international awards in Education, Water Conservation and Industrial Symbiosis.
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