Julian Chapman has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year “second” career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General.
He joined Forrest & Company in 2002, taking over as President of the company in 2015.
Julian travels extensively to assist Forrest’s clients in designing solutions to achieve extraordinary results using the Forrest methodologies. Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian is a Master Trainer in Effective Intelligence, which he brings to organizations through keynote addresses or assisting individuals and teams in solving problems through effective thinking. Julian has worked with Effective Intelligence since 1996 using it in training, coaching, facilitation and consulting sessions with most of Forrest’s clients.
Julian is the author of The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit, published in May 2022, which references Effective Intelligence and builds on its concepts with regard to leadership.
Brett is the President and Founder of Connective Intelligence Inc., a consultancy which specializes in the development of customized training and organizational development solutions for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, globally.
Brett has integrated Effective Intelligence into every fabric of his practice since 1992, serving as an MTO (Master Trainer Organization) for 21 years.
He has conducted research with Rhodes’ Thinking-Intentions Profile and recently integrated Effective Intelligence into a new empirical tool to assess an organization’s ability to grow and transform, called the Organizational Growth Indicator (OGI).
Drawing on his years of experience applying Effective Intelligence with leaders and teams around the world, Brett’s recent research explored “cognitive styles” at the organizational level, indicating the powerful force of thought at play within all organizational systems.
Dr. Michael Hargrove is passionate about helping leaders increase their operational effectiveness and strategic focus. He knows that effective thinking is a critical success factor of effective leadership.
Using his keen insight and analytical perspective, Mike teaches leaders how to think differently, see opportunities that others miss, and act decisively to create exceptional value for the firm.
Dr. Barry Frew is an entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and thought leader regarding professional development and learning events. He and his company promote higher order thinking and create learning events aimed at improving and altering mindsets and cultures.
Barry has worked extensively in both public, non-profit, and private sector environments.
Jeanne Frew’s experience spans from highly technical to executive leadership and professional development. Her emphasis has been leading change.
Jeanne, co-owner of Frew & Associates, now focuses on personal and professional development of executives and high potentials immersive learning events, coaching and mentoring.
For over 25 years, Deborah has helped leaders and teams across multiple sectors drive purpose and enhance performance through strategic thinking and innovation.
Her business-focused approach and international experience in Europe and Asia help leaders embrace diverse perspectives to achieve exceptional results.
As President of Roll Out Innovation, she specializes in strategic talent solutions, integrating Effective Intelligence into her consulting, training and coaching since 2017.
She is also a Facilitator at Innovators Alliance and Industry Practitioner Instructor at Schulich ExecEd, affiliated with York University’s Business School.
Govine has earned her spurs in coaching and recruitment. She was co-founder of 227 Search – a recruitment agency for media professionals – and before that worked for more than five years at Ernst & Young Interim Management.
With the knowledge and expertise gained, she started her own coaching practice in 2010: Young Executive Coaching.
Professor Robert Garratt is a company chairman, academic, and consultant on corporate governance, board, director, and organisational development, and strategic thinking.
He is based in London, England and among his many varied projects, he has taken Effective Intelligence across the world. He is past Master (2009 – 2010) of the worshipful company of management consultants.
