Canada's Multi-Award Winning Student Experience MakerEmpowering and Elevating Individuals through Inspirational Change
ELEVATE EQUITYACTIVATE DIVERSITYLEAD INCLUSIVELYI’m an American | Canadian, born in New York, living my best life in Toronto, Canada.
Emerging from modest origins in the Hudson River Valley, New York, my journey has carried me through the bustling streets of New York City, the innovative hub of San Francisco, California, and presently to the thriving metropolis of Toronto, Canada.
With a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to people, I've spent decades honing my expertise in transformative change, values-based leadership, and strategic consultancy across various fields and industries. My experience spans Consumer Products, Technology, Management Consulting Services, the Federal Government, Department of Defense, Human Resources, Financial Services, Banking, Construction, Real Estate, and Higher Education.
By day, I am a Talent Executive focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. After hours, my attention shifts to public speaking, coaching and mentoring students and new graduates, engaging in insightful podcast conversations with remarkable guests, and providing consultancy services to others.
Whether you're seeking a fresh perspective, looking to establish connections, or need support with your strategic talent initiatives, don't hesitate to reach out.
We focus on three pillars of the emerging talent lifecycle
Youth is not just our focus; they are our driving force, the architects of our future.
We empower a diverse range of clients, including non-profits, educational institutions, start-ups, and thriving small to medium-sized to large businesses, to excel in today's dynamic world of work. We achieve this by reimagining their businesses through workforce transformation and strategic human resources initiatives, with a focus on harnessing the potential of emerging talent.
But we don't just stop there. We get it. We understand that your organization's success hinges on the caliber of your talent. That's why our consulting approach isn't one-size-fits-all; it's tailor-made to tackle your toughest challenges in nurturing and retaining the leaders and workforce of tomorrow. Ready to revolutionize your future? Let's talk.
Talent Engagement
Talent Brand Strategy
Recruitment Marketing
Talent Acquisition
Candidate Experience
Onboarding
Talent Growth
Learning and Development
Work-Integrated-Learning
Talent Management
Employee Experience
Networking and Mentorship
Talent Optimization
Workforce Transformation
Change Management
Continuous Performance Management
Retention and Succession Planning
Future of Work
Canada's Multi-Award Winning Student Experience Maker
Featured on Multiple University and College Campuses Across North America
and many more…
“I had the privilege of being mentored by Brien during his tenure as Executive-in-Residence at UTSC Management. He exemplified the ideal mentor - accessible, insightful, and deeply invested in our growth. His support for MESA's initiatives significantly bolstered our outreach for corporate partnerships.
On a personal level, he emphasized the importance of authenticity in my work, leaving a profound impact on my professional journey. Brien's wealth of experience is invaluable; any student would be fortunate to have him as a mentor.”
- Ahnaf Rahman, Lester B Pearson Scholar | Co-President @ MESA | Teaching and Research Assistant , University of Toronto, Scarborough | Co-Op Business Administration and Management, Finance, University of Toronto Scarborough
“Brien is supportive and goes out of his way to make sure you succeed. I cannot express my gratitude enough for his mentorship. He keeps himself available, open to chat, and provides great advice!”
- Shub Atreya, Consulting | Strategy | Management | Founder of Eclipse Case Competition | Co-Op International Business, University of Toronto, Scarborough
Spotlighted in News and Media
Internationally Celebrated Keynote Speaker
Decoding Networking in the Digital Era
Throughout history, making connections has been at the centre of human experience and among the most important of life skills. With advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things, our world has become faster and more complex. In this digital era, Brien offers a rethink of our human skills and reminds us of the importance of personal and professional branding as we navigate the art of building a social network through authentic storytelling and meaningful conversations.
Whether you are student or recent grad looking for guidance, an entrepreneur starting your own business or a seasoned worker looking for some motivation and inspiration to try something new - you have come to the right place!
The Coffee With Convery podcast is an intimate, upfront and personal coffee chat approach with some of the amazing and inspiring talent, I have met over the years.
This series creates a space for students, recent grads, and seasoned workers to share their voices with a focus on life experiences including their high school to post-secondary to work transitions as well as insights into the working world.
Each episode is produced "for the talent by the talent" to provide relevant content and meaningful insights to prepare this generation and the next for the future of work.
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