Mohawk College Enterprise

Lesley has a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Designation as a Professional Life and Leadership Coach (CPC), and a professional accreditation as a PCC by the ICF.

Lesley Calvin has led countless individuals and teams, to dig deep, and engage fully to meet and exceed their potential. Building high-performance individuals and teams are her jam.

Lesley Calvin has a fundamental approach to nurturing leadership at all levels, ages, and stages. Lesley is a Certified Emotional Intelligence subject expert, with almost 2 decades of experience in Leadership and Engagement programming as an Administrator in Higher Education, she prides herself on identifying and fostering, action-forward, self-awareness, and applied leadership skills in individuals and teams.

Lesley believes it is never too early or too late to develop your interpersonal, professional, and leadership skills.

Christine Costa is a seasoned Human Resources professional, Organizational Development consultant and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in various roles and industries (including financial services, technology, and higher education). She has spent her career coaching leaders and teams to help them reach their full potential and is passionate about learning and development.

Christine is currently an entrepreneur and owner of “Christine Connects”, a professional training and facilitation practise that helps people create connections with their teams, themselves, and their environment. Her mission is to provide services that foster inclusion, connection, and belonging in the workplace.

Christine holds an MBA from McMaster University and is an advocate for lifelong learning. She is an instructor with McMaster Continuing Education (in Human Resources and Essentials professional development) and a faculty member with Conestoga College (Faculty of Business). In her spare time, she loves making music and spending time in nature.

Marty Hazell enjoyed a lengthy career as an executive leader with the City of Hamilton. For 11 years, Marty was Sr. Director, Parking & By-Law Services in the Planning & Economic Development Department, where he oversaw several initiatives that contributed to a healthy and safe community.

In 2018, Marty moved to the role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, where he led and delivered key leadership, workforce development and retention, and employee engagement initiatives in support of a high-performing, engaged workforce and an “open for business” culture. Most recently, Marty took on an interim role in the Healthy and Safe Communities Department as the Director of Response Coordination, leading the City’s response to encampment issues across the City.

Marty is also an experienced adult education instructor, facilitator with MCE, and author of several management and leadership books.

Bob is an executive with extensive experience in Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Human Resources leadership within both privately and publicly held companies.

Bob is an outcomes-focused leader with a strong and diverse network of working relationships within business, education, and government.

Experienced in a wide range of significant business and community-based organizations, Bob has demonstrated the ability to enhance the financial and program performance of these groups while effectively representing them in various communities.

A “quick study”, accomplished at implementing strategic initiatives in a multi-task capacity, Bob has consistently demonstrated successful leadership in high-energy environments.

A skilled and experienced presenter and facilitator Bob has served as an emcee, knowledge expert panelist, trainer, facilitator, and coach. Bob brings insight, humour, positive energy, intelligence, and experience to these roles.

Nahla Kor is the owner of Kor Capabilities Consulting specializing in Corporate Training, Facilitation, and Leadership Coaching.

Nahla works with organizations to build high-performance teams by helping them identify and utilize their greatest strengths, skills and talents. Nahla has learned in her 20 years of consulting that bringing out the best in people is what fuels long-term success in companies of all sizes whether they be profit or non-profit, public or private sector.

Prior to starting her own business 21 years ago, Nahla worked as a Senior Management Consultant with several large organizations including Sunlife Financial, Clarica, Manulife Financial, and Hewlett Packard.

Nahla obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University and her Training and Development Certificate from Ryerson University. Nahla is coach-certified through Coach U and has her emotional intelligence certification through Multi-Health Systems-a world leader in assessment tools for personal and professional development.

Lani Lirio loves working with new and emerging leaders.

When given the right training and tools, their potential to thrive in their role is endless. They pave the way for the company’s success. When left out to “learn on the job”, the price can be very costly and detrimental to the organization and its employees.

Lani is passionate about building strong teams.

When talented individuals understand the value of building trust, mastering conflict, embracing diversity, and engaging in open communication, they become an extraordinary team, focused on a collective goal.

Lani loves training.

With adult learning principles, I help employees gain new skills, build confidence, and align their talents with their roles within the organization.

With a trainer’s thinking hat and action shoes, I am able to deliver MCE's training solutions to help leaders and teams thrive in the workplace.

Lani is an Authorized Partner in Everything DISC®, Authorized Partner of The Five Behaviours™, and a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).

Terry is a senior human resources professional and educator with over 20 years of experience across various sectors, including sales and marketing, manufacturing, insurance, and healthcare.

Terry has extensive expertise in managing multi-level employee groups in both local and global settings. Nurturing others to reach their full potential and coaching leaders has allowed Terry to support others in achieving career success.

Bringing energy and creativity to her sessions, whether in-person or virtual or hybrid, Terry leverages technology to engage and create meaningful experiences for both her learners and audiences.

Terry holds a Master’s degree in Leadership, along with certifications in Adult Education and Promoting Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplaces. Terry is also a faculty member at Algoma University and Seneca College.

In her spare time, Terry enjoys traveling, country living, and reading.

Rose Spadafora is an Executive Coach and Facilitator who has held leadership and executive roles for 25 years.

Rose has been at the Executive Boardroom table where recommendations and decisions get made, and knows first-hand what it takes to be successful in business, to grow confidence, impact, and influence.

Known as a mentor to many and with proven leadership in business background, Rose has generated multiple award-winning business results. Rose also gives back to her community through organizations she has a strong affinity to support.

Utilizing her depth of business background, Rose is a very capable advisor and coach, and is known to have the right balance of straight talk, while having intuitive kindness at heart.

Rose has a BA from McMaster University and Executive Coaching Certification through the ICF accredited Center for Executive Coaching, Rose has additional certifications through CoachingOurselves, Thinking Intelligence, and holds Financial Diplomas including CFP and IFIC.

Mick Walker specializes in Organization Change, Strategic Alignment, Leadership Development, and Coaching.

Mick has shared her extensive background in Organizational Change through leadership consultation with many international companies both private and public.

A strong systems thinker with a wealth of experience in facilitating experiential learning, combined with passion and integrity, allow Mick to successfully work at all levels of organizations from the C-Suite to the front line.

Mick holds several certifications including a certified StrengthsFinder® Coach, Prosci® ADKAR certified, and Denison Culture certified, and continues to be recognized as an MBTI certified professional.

Shona has been helping organizations develop leaders and enhance their communications for three decades.

An award-winning speaker, writer, and instructional designer, Shona is the author of six books on training, mentoring, communications, and engagement. Shona's mentoring programs are now used by clients across the globe.

A Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Chief Innovation Officer (CCInO), and Certified Executive Presence Facilitator (CEXPi), Shona’s work around the globe with corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors have given her in-depth insight into the challenges facing modern leaders.

With Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE) Shona excels in facilitating leadership programs resulting in amazing client feedback. Her warmth, coupled with the stories she tells, engages and encourages all participants.