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December 9, 2024

An Overdue Update I’ll start by acknowledging that this blog post is a bit overdue. It’s been a busy few weeks as I’ve travelled the…

October 28, 2024

The Crystal Ball of U.S. Election Cycles U.S. elections are high-stakes arenas for testing cutting-edge communication strategies, and setting global standards that quickly filter into…

September 23, 2024

This year, global elections are more significant than ever, with 4.2 billion voters across 78 countries casting their ballots. As the world braces for change,…

August 22, 2024

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of sitting down with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) to discuss the rapidly evolving…

July 19, 2024

At Rise Up Strategies, we are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with THINK360.ai, a collaboration that promises to bring innovative AI solutions to Canadian…

June 19, 2024

I recently completed the renowned Directors Education Program (DEP) offered by the Rotman School of Business, culminating in earning my ICD.D designation. This program, delivered…

May 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of politics, the language used by leaders not only reflects their policies but also shapes their interactions with the public and…

April 18, 2024

Canada faces a persistent productivity puzzle, underperforming despite its natural wealth and skilled population. Recent data from the Coalition for a Better Future’s March 2024…

March 18, 2024

In an era where it feels increasingly common to leap from one crisis to another, leaders are confronted with a dual challenge: navigating organizational-level upheavals,…

February 12, 2024

As a long-standing resident of Ottawa since first moving here in 1984 and the Founder and CEO of local company contributing to the city, my…