Lamborghini once built tractors. Samsung sold groceries. LG started with facial creams, and IKEA began as a pen company. These origin stories are more than quirky anecdotes. They are powerful reminders of the transformative potential of reinvention. Business models, like the organizations that … [Read more...]
The Rhythm of Trust: How Cadence Creates Culture
Life often feels like a series of unpredictable, fragmented moments - constantly shifting, constantly demanding our attention. In a world full of noise, we tend to search for something steady, something we can rely on. We seek rhythm, the kind of quiet consistency that reminds us we’re moving … [Read more...]
The Future Isn’t Found, It’s Built
“The best way to create the future is to build it.” - Peter Drucker There’s a profound power in Drucker’s words, a truth that resonates deeply across all facets of life. Futures don’t unfold by themselves - they are crafted, brick by brick, by those who dare to move beyond dreaming into … [Read more...]
The 90/90/1 Rule: A Simple, Transformative Framework for Achieving Mastery
Life often feels like an unrelenting wave of to-dos, distractions, and competing priorities. Amidst this chaos, the question isn’t whether we’re busy - it’s whether we’re busy with what truly matters. Enter the 90/90/1 Rule, a life-altering framework introduced by Robin Sharma, the celebrated author … [Read more...]
The Power of a Great Pitch: Turning Ideas into Movements
Ideas are the currency of progress, but ideas alone are not enough. To transform them into reality, to rally support, or to inspire action, you must know how to pitch them. A great pitch isn’t about dazzling theatrics or overloading your audience with data - it’s about connection. It’s about … [Read more...]
The Road to TiECon: Capturing Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Heartbeat
When you’ve been part of something from its earliest spark to its present impact, a particular resonance stays with you - a resonance of purpose, pride, and progress. For me, that something is TiECon Canada. Eleven years ago, on a long drive to Boston, TiECon was born in a conversation that began as … [Read more...]
The Poetry of Clarity: Crafting Value Propositions That Speak
In a world that often celebrates complexity, the beauty of clarity shines brighter. As businesses, leaders, and creators, we’re constantly challenged to answer a deceptively simple question: Why should someone choose us? Beneath the layers of branding and marketing lies a truth - people don’t buy … [Read more...]
The Grit Behind the Glee: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Toughness
Entrepreneurship is often glorified as a glamorous journey of innovation and freedom. Yet, behind the allure lies a stark reality that separates dreamers from doers: a unique form of resilience known as entrepreneurial toughness. This intrinsic strength is not merely a trait; it’s a necessity for … [Read more...]
Why Solutions Fall Short: When Understanding Isn’t Enough
For all our passion for solutions - whether to reimagine industries, improve personal lives, or reshape the world around us - the path to real, impactful change is far from simple. Solutions fail, not because we lack effort or intent, but because we often overlook some fundamental truths. In the … [Read more...]
Building TalentBridge: Core Pillars of Innovation, Creativity, and Resilience
From 2008 to 2012, I had the privilege of leading the TalentBridge program at OCRI, dedicated to developing practical innovators - young individuals from Ottawa ready to think creatively, adapt swiftly, and drive meaningful change. Our foundation at TalentBridge was built on a few key principles … [Read more...]