Aligning teams through facilitation, coaching, and high-impact communication to drive meaningful change.

Brooke Struck is the Founder and CEO of Converge, through which he offers strategy facilitation services and implementation coaching—getting your team aligned on hard problems & making sure you come out stronger on the other side of solving them. Brooke works for clients from garage-band tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to multilateral organizations, and has contributed articles to outlets such as Forbes, Vox, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg. Previous to his work in strategy, Brooke has held senior roles in behavioural insights consulting and big data consulting. Dr. Struck holds a PhD in the philosophy of science (and a Master's in bowties).

Designing programs, strategies, and evaluation frameworks that scale impact and drive meaningful change

Julie Kon Kam King specializes in impact planning, innovative program and process design and the use of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning to deepen social impact. Previously the Director of Canadian Programs at Equitas, Julie holds more than 15 years of experience focused on enabling organizations to seize opportunities and grow ideas and initiatives to scale. Trained as a human rights lawyer, she brings an equity lens to her work and is inspired when cross-sectoral collaboration happens to address local and global challenges leading to social change.

Julie studied at McGill University’s Faculty of Law, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, and University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Communications.

Custom media relations and strategic communications to elevate your message and reputation.

Tim Duboyce is a communications strategist supporting a wide array of institutional and individual clients in areas ranging from aerospace and agrifood to academia. Tim’s specialties include issues management, speechwriting, media relations and strategic planning and content development.

Prior to launching Tim Duboyce Communication & Strategies in 2021, Tim served in a variety of roles including director of communications in the non-profit sphere and as a communications specialist in the energy sector. From 1996 to 2014, Tim led an electrifying career as a broadcast journalist mainly at CBC where he spent 10 years as news correspondent at the Quebec National Assembly and filled a variety of roles including program producer and host.

Tim holds a B.A. from the University of Ottawa and a graduate diploma in journalism from Humber Polytechnique in Toronto.

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Guiding organizations in strategic planning, leadership development, and sustainable growth. We bridge research and practice to create actionable, evidence-based strategies that drive impact.

Dr. Jody-Lynn Rebek is an Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Algoma University, specializing in Strategic Management, Leadership Development, High Performing Teams, and Restorative Sustainability. An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across corporate, non-profit, and government sectors, she leads Vive Strategy Consulting and other ventures, guiding organizations to sustainable growth, meaningful cultures, and essential leadership.

Her work bridges research and practice through strategic planning and actionable, evidence-based strategies. Dr. Rebek’s accolades include the Governor General’s Leadership Conference, SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship, and awards for Excellence in Teaching, Community Building, and Innovative Education. She holds a BBA (Laurentian), MA in Leadership (Royal Roads), Harvard Certificates in Strategy and Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (Brock & Lakehead).

Delivering expert governance solutions and issues management, combining political acumen with strategic communications to protect and enhance organizational reputations.

With over a decade of political and governance experience in both Ottawa and Montreal, Alex has been a trusted advisor to several federal, provincial, and municipal decision-makers. He has successfully managed high-profile campaigns and most recently held a senior position in the Prime Minister’s Office.

A seasoned expert in public relations, Alex brings a deep understanding of federal government processes and specializes in all aspects of issues management, including reputational risk analysis, strategic communications planning, and the implementation of organizational corrective action.

Advising businesses, nonprofits, and policymakers on legal frameworks, governance, and compliance, helping them navigate regulations, mitigate risk, and adapt to evolving standards.

A graduate of McGill Law, Matt Aronson is a member of both the Barreau du Quebec and of the Law Society of Ontario, specializing in the areas of immigration, real estate and corporate commercial law.

As a corporate attorney, his focus is on small and medium sized businesses and NPOs with a wide variety of matters, with a focus on governance in both for-profit and non-profit corporations & charities.

Matt has served on a number of Boards, including as Secretary of the Quebec Community Groups Network, and was elected to Westmount City Council in 2021.

We produce high-quality documentary-style videos, transforming brand stories into visually compelling narratives that inspire, inform, and engage.

With a decade of professional experience editing documentary television shows for major broadcasters, Jimmy brings to the table a combination of technical production skills and a strong aptitude for creative storytelling. He has a good sense for identifying compelling stories from unscripted or pseudo-scripted material to create rich, impactful films.

Since founding Halo22 Productions in 2012, a corporate production company specializing in story-driven branded video content, he has worked with a wide array of well-known brands and organizations, including the Nobel Prize, Canon, Focusrite group, inMusic Brands, and educational establishments such as McGill, Université de Montréal, and Concordia.

We craft campaigns that celebrate communities, elevate cultural narratives, and foster meaningful connections. With a strategic, collaborative approach, we create experiences that inspire engagement and drive impact.

Kelly Proudfoot is a seasoned collaborator, strategist, and event producer who has led national and international campaigns. She began her career with the Calgary Flames Entertainment Group (2000–2007) and later planned 189 celebrations for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. Notable achievements include managing an 11,000-kilometre bike tour with Olympian Clara Hughes and developing Beakerhead, a five-day arts and science festival drawing 130,000 attendees.

Her role in the 2012 Arctic Winter Games sparked a deep connection to the Yukon, which she now calls home. Passionate about truth and reconciliation, Kelly strives to infuse her projects with authenticity, inclusion, and new perspectives.

Building interactive, digital impact reports to enhance brand image.

Vincent is the founder and creative developer of Awescape, a Web Design agency specializing in immersive storytelling landing pages and Websites. He helps innovative, growth-driven companies captivate audiences and amp up their online experience.

Vincent works closely with Ledwell Strategies as part of their end of year reporting program to produce high-end interactive reports for key investors and partners.

We help C-Suite business owners and leadership teams discover, define and harness their authentic brand to build business strategies and inspire clients and teams.

Karen O’Mahony is the CEO and Brand Director of the award-winning branding agency, Brandlucent. With over a decade of global branding experience, Karen combines strategic insight, creativity, and business acumen to craft transformative brand strategies. Passionate about uncovering what drives business leaders, she harnesses the power of authentic branding to align vision, values, and business goals. Through her leadership, Brandlucent delivers beautiful, impactful brands that drive measurable results for clients worldwide.

Her areas of expertise include:

Strategic Branding:
‍Brand Discovery, Definition, Messaging, Strategy, and Naming.

Identity Design:
‍Brand Identity Creation, Guidelines, Packaging design and Brand-first Website Design.

Employer Branding:
‍Strategy for HR and online presence, including LinkedIn and Glassdoor.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement:
Leadership branding, thought leadership planning, and stakeholder strategy.

Market Expansion & Architecture:
‍Sub-brand creation, brand architecture, and partner strategy.

Launch and Marketing Support:
‍Brand guidance for sales and PR teams, brand launch planning, and presentations.

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