Build leadership skills for leaders & employees:

• Change management

• Communication

• Emotional intelligence

• Agility / growth mindset

• Team Effectiveness

• Mental wellbeing

• Management effectiveness

• Career management

Receive personalized, collaborative support for leaders & employees (1:1, peer, group):

• Onboarding

• Leading & inspiring teams

• Strategic / tactical thinking

• Communication style & presence

• Emotional intelligence

• Career pathing

• DEI / women in leadership / generations

• Career transition / management

• Neurodiversity

• Team effectiveness

Identify organizational & talent development strengths & opportunities:

• Organization

• Corporate culture

• Personality

• 360°

• Generational profiling

• Communication skills

• Mental wellbeing

Get expert advice, support, & services:

• Talent management strategy

• Corporate culture

• Organization structure

• DEIB / women in leadership / generations

• Succession planning

• Compensation

• Change management

• Career management

• Mental wellbeing

Tap into a community of peers:

• Executive

• Human resources

• Career transition

A TalentWise Collective leadership & talent development solution for Canadian post-secondary institutions.

What We Offer
The Academic Leadership Collective is a curated, turnkey solution that supports administrative and academic leaders with coaching, assessments, leadership development, and succession planning—all designed for Canadian post-secondary environments. It incorporates evidence-based, customized, human-centered approaches to address the unique characteristics of the sector: decentralized decision-making, focus on academic leadership, governance structures (e.g., boards, senates), union considerations, and increasing pressures for transformation and equity.

Core Features

• Leadership Assessment – evaluate gaps and strengths.

• 1:1 Executive Coaching – tailored support for Presidents, Vice Chancellors, Chairs, and VPs and Deans

• Leadership Programs – cohort-based development experiences.

• Succession Planning – design inclusive pathways for internal talent.

• Peer Learning Forums – connect leaders across institutions.

Why It Matters

• 43% of post-secondary leaders plan to retire in 5 years.

• 67% of department heads report low leadership readiness.

• Burnout, turnover, and EDI goals demand a new kind of leadership.

Benefits for Your Institution

• Stronger internal leadership pipelines.

• Improved engagement, performance, and morale.

• Visible progress on EDI and faculty development.

• Expertly curated programs and coaching tailored to your academic culture.
  

A TalentWise Collective solution for women 

What We Offer 

In October 2025, we launched a new podcast series, called Women on Wisdom, where we have real conversations about leadership, life, and the messy, meaningful moments in between. This series is about amplifying real stories, reclaiming our voices, and closing the gender gap faster than 123 years. While the podcast aims to inspire deep reflection, we also want to support translating thought into action.  

Wisdom in Action is a high-touch, emotionally intelligent development experience that ensures those conversations lead to lasting transformation—helping women not just share their stories, but shape their future with courage, clarity, and connection through coaching, learning, and community.  

Core Features 

• Personal Coaching – “Claim Your Wisdom” by raising self-awareness and building brand, influence, communication, well-being, and leading with impact 

• Leadership Labs – “From Insight to Impact” through facilitated workshops, retreats, or talks that explore topics such as core leadership skills, communication and influence, career growth and advancement, and work life design 

• Keynote Talk – “Bridging the Gap” by Sandra Boyd, delving into the obstacles that still hold women back and engage in meaningful discussions about fostering a supportive community where all women can thrive 

Why It Matters 

• It will take 123 years for women worldwide to reach full parity in equal pay, equal opportunity, equal safety, and equal representation. Canada is ranked 32nd out of 145 countries. (2025 Global Gender Gap Report) 

• Women disproportionately exit when advancement, flexibility, and support stall, which costs organizations 1.5–2× salary due to recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity and. (Gallup) 

• Women are underrepresented at every leadership level, and it is known that homogeneous leadership teams underperform financially. (McKinsey & Company – Diversity Wins) 

• Younger talent prioritizes values, equity, and flexibility when choosing employers, so perceived inaction harms attraction and retention. (Deloitte – Global Human Capital Trends) 

Benefits for Your Organization 

• Retain and advance top female talent by addressing the real drivers of disengagement and exit—growth, visibility, flexibility, and support 

• Strengthen leadership effectiveness and performance through coaching and applied learning that build confidence, influence, communication, and decision-making 

• Build a sustainable, diverse leadership pipeline that improves innovation, financial performance, and succession readiness  

• Enhance employer brand and employee engagement by demonstrating a credible commitment to women’s development