A pioneer in the new field of NeuroCommunication, Gregor Jeffrey’s innovative, neuroscience-based approach has completely changed our understanding of how we can achieve influence through effective communication.
Gregor’s research into the link between brain science and communication has helped thousands of executives, leaders and professionals at leading organizations across Canada to transform the way they communicate.
Henryk has a 15 year track record as an advisor to CEOs in public, private, and crown corporations. Henryk helps his clients take on their toughest challenges in the areas of leadership, strategy, decision making, culture, and risk.
A sought after expert, Henryk frequently shares his thought leadership and provocative views on conference podiums and at leading universities. His thoughts have appeared in variety of news and media outlets including Profit Magazine, the Financial Post, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, HR Reporter, and HR.com.
As President of The Anderson Leadership Group with offices in Toronto and London, England, Henryk helps clients think about personal purpose and business profit through provoking their thinking, and helping them challenge the status quo. Henryk holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Western University, and is an organizing member of Mensa™ International.
Mr. Ciprick has more than 25 years of global experience across a wide array of industries in multi-functional organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small and medium-sized Canadian businesses. Throughout his career, he has developed a broad set of skills with a focus on sales, marketing, organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds and growth strategy.
Before joining BDC, Mr. Ciprick was President and Executive Consultant with ATG Consulting, focusing on conducting organizational assessments and redesigns, and on developing and supporting the implementation of strategic plans. In one mandate, he stepped in as Acting Executive Vice President of Operations for a mid-sized firm specializing in roofing and building envelope products, driving a significant increase in profitability and overseeing the disposal of assets to help recapitalize the company.
Prior to ATG, Mr. Ciprick was Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for SMART Technologies, where he developed and deployed the first strategic planning process and delivered the largest acquisition in the company’s history. He also spent more than 15 years at Procter & Gamble, holding management positions including Senior Vice President, Sales for the P&G North America Beauty division.
Lorrie King is the Greater Toronto Area Marketplace Leader for Deloitte Private at Deloitte Canada. She is also the co-leader of the Best Managed Companies Awards Program, the leading program recognizing the accomplishments of private companies in Canada. With over 27 years of experience in industry and privately-owned businesses in Canada and abroad such as Deloitte Canada, MyTravel Group and Arthur Andersen, Lorrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a trusted advisor to her clients. Lorrie started her career with Arthur Andersen in 1986 in Toronto and was part of the team that launched the original Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program in 1993.
Lorrie is a member of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council and is a co-chair for Gold Medal Plates Toronto – a non-profit organization supporting Canadian Olympic athletes.