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
“Tips for a hybrid workplace: How not to be out of sight, out of mind” is Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail
Will hybrid work make it harder to get things accomplished? Will out of sight become […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: Things won’t ‘get back to normal’, but we can embrace ‘another ordinary’
It’s time to face the uncomfortable truth – we are never going back to the […]
Read More11 Ways to be more engaging online in The Globe and Mail
Virtual, or at least hybrid work, will continue well into next year, and maybe even […]
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail: how to display true empathy in the workplace
Empathy is a key workplace skill, yet harder in remote working situations. Merge’s latest column […]
Read MoreIn The Globe: Manifesting ‘workplace courage,’ an important but underrated skill
A recent situation at a major hospital recounted to me by my therapist friend is […]
Read MoreFour principles for creating an effective hybrid workplace culture in The Globe and Mail
When it comes to remote or hybrid teams, it takes more work to lead. Here’s […]
Read MoreIn The Globe: As video conferencing fatigue continues, here are 10 ways to make virtual team meetings engaging and fun
People are getting Zoomed-out, Meet-maxed, and Webex-weary. So what’s a leader to do? Find a […]
Read MoreArianna Huffington’s Thrive Global publishes Merge’s profile story
Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global Magazine picked up the feature article that Authority Magazine published about […]
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merge gupta-sunderji, csp
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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For hybrid team meetings, have ALL your staff join virtually
Since January, I’ve been sharing specific tips on how you can better lead your virtual or hybrid team. Back in Strategy #1, when I talked about the importance of establishing your hybrid team workplace culture, one of the four high-level ideas I gave you specifically for your hybrid team was to strive for fairness –…
What will it (really) take to effect behaviour change in your employees?
One of the questions I get asked very often by leaders is how to effect…
If you’re leading a hybrid team, watch out for this landmine!
Many of you are discovering that leading a hybrid team is more difficult that leading…
Tips for a hybrid workplace: How not to be out of sight, out of mind
As we look forward to the fall, and (fingers-crossed) an in-person return to work and…