Turning Managers into Leaders And People Power Into Results
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results.
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Creating high-performing workplaces using solid and compelling content with humor and realism
At Conferences and Events
Merge takes real-world research and makes it relevant to your organization, combines it with time-tested strategies and delivers the entertaining tools, solutions and mindsets your managers need for long-term leadership success. Read More
In Your Organization
Merge knows that the best way to develop skills in your leaders is to craft a training program that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of your organization and your people. Read More
As an Individual
While many of Merge’s live leadership learning events are designed for groups of people, that doesn’t mean that you’re on your own if you’re looking for learning opportunities just for yourself – Merge can still help! Read More
Mentoring
one-on-one mentoring for high potential leaders
Giving leaders capability and confidence in a supportive and confidential manner
Sometimes being in a leadership role feels like you’re caught between a rock and a hard place! Your managers have increasing demands of you – greater productivity, improved customer service, and stronger leadership. Your staff have unrelenting questions and problems – process bottlenecks, escalating workloads, and interpersonal conflicts. And all the while, your time and resources dwindle.
Articles
Practical advice in leading publications
The compelling case for ‘good enough” in The Globe and Mail
“Good enough” often carries a negative connotation. But perhaps it’s time to celebrate its biggest […]
Read MoreIn Authority Magazine: How to give honest feedback without being hurtful
This feature article about Merge by Penny Bauder from Authority Magazine answers this question and […]
Read MoreWant to be more persuasive? Become more likeable
Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail lays out the seven simple things that […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: Are you a human bottleneck?
Are you a human bottleneck? Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail offers some […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: How to have a conversation with your boss about postponing your return to the office
If you’re not yet ready to return to the workplace in the post-COVID environment, you […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: Five ways being a kind person can help your career
As devastating and difficult as the COVID-19 world has been, the one seemingly silver lining […]
Read MoreIn the post-pandemic workplace, the “new normal” has become the “now normal”
In Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail, she discusses anticipated changes in three main […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: How to communicate unpopular decisions and changes
As a leader, how can you communicate unpopular decisions and changes that you know will […]
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leadership expert
Turning managers into leaders and people power into results
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results. Through her speaking, training, mentoring, facilitation and consulting services, Merge helps leaders in organizations create high-performing workplaces.
Testimonials
Rave Reviews! Audiences love Merge
Merge motivates and engages her audience with her energy and enthusiasm. Her presentations are always informative, fun, clear and to the point. Attendees very much enjoy her seminars and leave with practical take-aways that they can put into action immediately.”
Manager, Professional Development
Certified General Accountants Association of BC
“Our managers and future leaders loved Merge’s practical common sense approach to motivating yourself and others. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking to create healthy, thriving, positive, respectful workplaces.”
Regional Federal Council Coordinator
Government of Canada
“Merge was amazing and completely hit the mark! She delivers practical common sense packaged so that key messages will be remembered for years to come. Her metaphors were witty, insightful and inspiring.”
Executive Advisor
Alberta Energy Corporation
“My management team raves about Merge — she effortlessly reconciles theory with practical experience while making her timeless leadership messages real and memorable.”
Director, Corporate Services
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Industry Canada
“If you need help in creating synergy in your organization, we recommend Merge! We chose her because of her vast experience working with various industries but we loved her because of her contagious enthusiasm and willingness to include audience participation.”
Events Manager
LabX Media Group
“Merge was willing to understand our business in order to tailor her leadership program for our Restaurant Owners. If you want a resource to help you expand your leadership knowledge even after the session has ended, then we recommend Merge.”
Operations Standards Manager, Technology
Tim Hortons Inc.
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Establish weekly one-on-one meetings to become more productive
I’m back today on the blog with another tool to not only help you be more productive and efficient in your leadership role, but also, as an unexpected bonus, support and motivate your staff to higher performance. Today’s tip in our ongoing series – Productivity tools for leaders – is to establish weekly one-on-one meetings…
The compelling case for “good enough”
Is “good enough” good enough? Several years ago, I wrote a column suggesting there are…
Become more efficient by using voice mail correctly
Today’s episode in our continuing video series on Productivity Tools for Leaders focuses on how…
A lesson in collaboration from hermit crabs
Collaboration is an important component of inspired and energized workplaces. And as a leader, it…