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
Merge’s latest in The Globe and Mail: Don’t be so quick to jump on the “work from home” bandwagon
Post-pandemic, many organizations are giving their employees the option to work from home, either some […]
Read MoreMerge’s is back in The Globe and Mail!
After a hiatus of several months, Merge’s latest column is live on The Globe and […]
Read MoreIn Business Examiner Magazine: Entrepreneur keeps turning managers into leaders
The folks at Business Examiner Magazine did this short profile on Merge in their latest […]
Read MoreIn The Globe and Mail: Negative criticism — How to tell the useful from the useless
A great two-step process to unemotionally evaluate the criticism you receive so that you can […]
Read MoreThree powerful rules to make every meeting productive — Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail
The meeting from hell! — no structure, too long, nothing gets accomplished, boring, irrelevant, adversarial. […]
Read MoreIn The Globe: What to do when you get mixed messages from your boss (or anyone else at work)
Mixed messages are confusing and if you don’t get clarity, they can jeopardize your success. […]
Read MoreFive clues you’re in the wrong job — Merge’s latest column in The Globe and Mail
If you’re not sure whether you’re following the right career path, Merge’s latest column in […]
Read MoreMerge quoted in Canadian HR Reporter
Sarah Dobson, editor of the Canadian HR Reporter, reached out to Merge for an article […]
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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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