ETHICAL CONSULTING | ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKINGThe Big Leaf is a Boutique Consulting firm that combines High Ethical Values with an Entrepreneurial Approach. Our strength is in our diversity, experience, expertise, professionalism, ethics, and research. We are a team of inter-professional subject matter experts. We use advanced diagnostics and analysis tools to better understand your industry, your market, your opportunity, and value proposition, and of course your business, and its place… Show more ETHICAL CONSULTING | ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKINGThe Big Leaf is a Boutique Consulting firm that combines High Ethical Values with an Entrepreneurial Approach. Our strength is in our diversity, experience, expertise, professionalism, ethics, and research. We are a team of inter-professional subject matter experts. We use advanced diagnostics and analysis tools to better understand your industry, your market, your opportunity, and value proposition, and of course your business, and its place within the whole picture. We have helped businesses large and small for over 15 years to reach new goals, foster innovation, and create more value. Our Services Include: Business Improvement; Planning & Strategy; Research & Analysis; Investment Readiness; Black Swan & Crypto; Metaverse; Training & Coaching; Corporate Event Planning; etc. Show less

Providing customized coaching, advisory, and mentorship services to the members of Niagara Falls Innovation Hub (an incubator in the Niagara Falls Region).Services include workshops, classes, one-on-one advising, mentorship, leadership training, opportunity spotting, business planning, marketing, operations, finance, value proposition development, strategy development, collaboration, and coopetition, etc.

As an Education Leader, Executive Coach and Corporate Consultant, Lou applies his extensive knowledge and experiences in education and corporate environments to ensure start-ups and established businesses receive the necessary support and tools to grow and succeed in our evolving global business environment. Best known for his Coach-Approach to leadership and training, Lou specializes in providing effective Strategies and Solutions for educators, students, businesses, and community… Show more As an Education Leader, Executive Coach and Corporate Consultant, Lou applies his extensive knowledge and experiences in education and corporate environments to ensure start-ups and established businesses receive the necessary support and tools to grow and succeed in our evolving global business environment. Best known for his Coach-Approach to leadership and training, Lou specializes in providing effective Strategies and Solutions for educators, students, businesses, and community organizations - helping achieve identified goals, maximum effectiveness, and potential. Show less

Concordia International Education Platform/Concordia Ontario Academy

Campaign Chair for Mayor Jim Diodati - City of Niagara Falls, OntarioMayor Jim successfully elected for 4 consecutive terms - 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022.

Adjunct Professor/Canadian Program Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor/Grad AdmissionsAs an Adjunct Professor, I am responsible for teaching a variety of M.S. ED Childhood, Adolescence, and Physical Education courses. As the Canadian Program Coordinator in the Office of Educational Partnerships in the School of Education and Human Services, I oversee the delivery of programs for all Canadian students and Canadian Supervisors in the initial teacher certification program, and supervise… Show more Adjunct Professor/Canadian Program Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor/Grad AdmissionsAs an Adjunct Professor, I am responsible for teaching a variety of M.S. ED Childhood, Adolescence, and Physical Education courses. As the Canadian Program Coordinator in the Office of Educational Partnerships in the School of Education and Human Services, I oversee the delivery of programs for all Canadian students and Canadian Supervisors in the initial teacher certification program, and supervise students in their practice teaching placements. As a consultant, I also host Ontario university graduate fairs and deliver graduate information sessions in the Graduate Admissions Department. Show less

StudySpot Niagara and StudySpot Guelph provide Academic Coaching, Mentoring and Content Tutoring to support middle school, high school and university students in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and the remaining 9 municipalities in the Niagara Region, as well as the Guelph and Wellington County. Although coaching is standard practice in most areas of human achievement, most notably in athletics, it has been relatively ignored in academics. At StudySpot, our goal is to equip students with… Show more StudySpot Niagara and StudySpot Guelph provide Academic Coaching, Mentoring and Content Tutoring to support middle school, high school and university students in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and the remaining 9 municipalities in the Niagara Region, as well as the Guelph and Wellington County. Although coaching is standard practice in most areas of human achievement, most notably in athletics, it has been relatively ignored in academics. At StudySpot, our goal is to equip students with the tools they require to be effective learners overall, and to provide them with the opportunity for improvement that will last throughout their school lives. StudySpot incorporates the best practices of coaching and mentoring to ensure all students are supported in critical areas such as executive functioning and core skills, and welcomes the opportunity to work with students to implement the recommendations from Educational or Psychological assessments. Show less

Providing Educational Consulting Coaching Products and Services to Business, Community and Educational Leaders (University, College, Elementary & Secondary)/Guiding Students to Navigate a Path to Success in Secondary and Post-Secondary and Career Choices

Business Link Media Group is an industry leader in the publishing of B2B direct mail newspapers, magazines, specialty publications and event programs, as well as marketing through social media and online platforms. Founded in 2003, Business Link Media Group specializes in enhancing your business performance through the delivery of information, knowledge and awareness to targeted demographics.Our media platforms are designed to educate, inform and connect the business communities of Niagara,… Show more Business Link Media Group is an industry leader in the publishing of B2B direct mail newspapers, magazines, specialty publications and event programs, as well as marketing through social media and online platforms. Founded in 2003, Business Link Media Group specializes in enhancing your business performance through the delivery of information, knowledge and awareness to targeted demographics.Our media platforms are designed to educate, inform and connect the business communities of Niagara, Hamilton and beyond. Our multitude of platforms give your business a prime opportunity to promote locally while achieving global exposure.Over the years, our publications have become an ideal resource for companies and decision makers to help grow their business. Show less

Discitus Consultants - We are a fully bilingual Canadian based company offering a complete range of public seminars, corporate workshops and advanced training, as well as High Level Coaching solutions. We are people experts and bring a "Coach Approach" to help you become a more effective leader and help your organization achieve desired outcomes. Our advanced training programs include online assessments and reports. We specialize in DiSC Personality Assessments; individual and group Coaching;… Show more Discitus Consultants - We are a fully bilingual Canadian based company offering a complete range of public seminars, corporate workshops and advanced training, as well as High Level Coaching solutions. We are people experts and bring a "Coach Approach" to help you become a more effective leader and help your organization achieve desired outcomes. Our advanced training programs include online assessments and reports. We specialize in DiSC Personality Assessments; individual and group Coaching; "The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team," Organizational Health and Development, and provide training to business, community and educational organizations. The “Coach Approach” to Leadership and Training is in Lou’s Blood!An innate educational leader, Lou strongly believes that leadership involves defining aspirational identity, building capacity in people while creating an environment that supports and develops their individual talents and abilities. The drive to bring the “Coach Approach” to leadership message to others has brought Lou to create Discitus Consulting - bringing his leadership, teaching and coaching skills as a Trainer, Coach and Consultant. Naturally warm and cheerful, Lou’s supportive approach helps to ensure maximum learning, bringing learners to self-discovery, helping to attain practical day-to-day leadership skills and strategies that can immediately be implemented in your School Board, in your boardroom, business, and within your community.Discitus Coaching, Training & Consulting - Is a fully bilingual International Canadian based company offering a complete range of public seminars, corporate workshops and advanced training, as well as High Level Coaching solutions. We are people experts and bring a "Coach Approach" to help you become a more effective leader and help your organization achieve desired outcomes. All of our advanced training programs include online assessments and reports. Show less

Teach the 8L09 Principles and Practices of Professional Teaching course, and supervise students in their practice teaching placements.

Principal at A. N. Myer Secondary School, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School, and Acting Principal at Westlane Secondary School.

Healthy, Wealthy & Wise/Certified Coaches Federation