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The Experimental Leader Academy is a leadership development program focused on enhancing leadership skills through experimentation and innovation.
It provides leaders with tools, personalized coaching, and a supportive community to help them experiment with new approaches to problem-solving and team management. The program emphasizes practical application, encouraging leaders to implement and refine new strategies in real-time, which leads to improved team performance and increased confidence.
Participants benefit from expert guidance, continuous learning, and networking opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to innovate and drive positive change in their organizations.
White People Work is not just a course; it’s a movement towards positive change. Dive deep into self-discovery, challenging conversations, and meaningful reflections. Our curriculum is designed to foster awareness of racism as it lives in the world, in you, and in all of us and to empower you to put that awareness into action.
Melanie Parish is an author, public speaker, host of The Experimental Leader Podcast, founder of Experimental Leader Academy, and Master Certified Coach. An expert in problem-solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring, and brand development, Melanie has consulted and coached organizations ranging from a Fortune 50 company to IT start-ups. Her individual clients include those in FAANG and other top global IT companies. As an author, educator, and creator of The Experimental Leader book, Melanie shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation. She is based in Dundas, Ontario and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
A professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, and Canada Research Chair in Social Perception. He graduated from Yale University and earned a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Development from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A Fulbright Fellowship allowed Dr. Rutherford to study and collaborate with well-known Simon Baron-Cohen in Cambridge, England. Dr. Rutherford also worked with Bruce Pennington and Sally Rogers at the University of Denver as a postdoctoral fellow. He now heads a dynamic research laboratory at McMaster University. Dr. Rutherford is well-known for research in the field of psychology and has been interviewed and quoted in The Globe and Mail, The London Times, The Chicago Times, CBC Radio, Quirks and Quarks, and The Discovery Channel as well as many AP newspapers around the world.
Molly Scialabba is Melanie’s long time executive assistant. She specializes in doing all those little things that make the big things possible. Molly has been in the administrative space for a number of years and has worked with world-renowned speakers, authors, executive business coaches, CEO’s, consultants and business owners.
Debbie Elliot offers incredible friendly and efficient service to our clients in our finance department. She rocks billing, bookkeeping, and keeping track of the financials. She has been a valued team member since 2014.
Christine Musa serves as the Technical Director at The Experimental Leader, providing essential support to Melanie’s digital initiatives. From website maintenance to creating captivating graphics and managing social media accounts, Christine’s expertise ensures smooth operations and a strong online presence. With a passion for innovation, she plays a vital role in driving the organization’s success in the digital realm.