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Chief Legal Officer, Lightspeed Commerce Inc.

DAN MICAK

"Working with Craig Dowden as my executive coach has been a transformative experience. Craig's unwavering passion for positive leadership is truly inspiring, and his coaching sessions are nothing short of exceptional. He brings a unique blend of highly practical and powerfully effective tools and techniques that have significantly enhanced my leadership capabilities. Craig’s insights and strategies are incredibly actionable, making a real impact on my day-to-day leadership and long-term success. I highly recommend Craig to any executive who is looking to elevate their leadership and drive sustainable growth."

CEO, Seafair Capital + Member of the Board of Directors for the Bank of Canada

ANNE WHELAN

"Craig Dowden is a top-tier executive coach who truly understands what it takes to thrive as a CEO. What makes Craig stand out is his ability to get you to identify your goals and create a concrete path forward for achieving them. The world-class thought leaders and global experts who he regularly brings into his CEO Mastermind Forums provide even more insights and ideas to inspire your leadership journey. His coaching not only directly increased my individual effectiveness as a CEO, but that of my senior leadership team as well. If you’re looking for a trusted executive coach to scale your leadership effectiveness and impact, I highly recommend working with Craig.”

Founder and Executive Chair at LGM Financial Services

ADAM HILL

"In the 10+ years I have had the pleasure of knowing Craig I can say with certainty that he has made a tremendous difference to my business and myself personally. His leadership development and coaching style brings an authenticity and genuine care that truly sets him apart. My leadership team has benefited from his thoughtful and courageous feedback and our high-functioning culture has benefited from his timely support when things are in need of some fine tuning. I’ve also been inspired by and learn from the globally recognized thought leaders that Craig routinely brings into his Mastermind Forums. Craig is the quintessential positive leader and his coaching approach is right on point for the quick changing world we now live in.”

Chair of the Board, MindBridge AI

ELI FATHI

"I am a huge proponent of coaching. Having an insightful and trusted C-suite advisor to reflect on, and think through, the ongoing challenges and opportunities is essential to being successful in the tumultuous times we live in. I can say without reservation, Craig Dowden is a master of his craft. He strikes the perfect balance between asking supportive and challenging questions to quickly identify and clarify the issue at hand. Any senior leader will be very well served working with Craig.”

co-founder, Loopio

JAFAR OWAINATI

"Craig has been absolutely instrumental in my leadership development over the last year. Working closely with Craig, I was able to establish a new level of self-awareness of my leadership skill gaps and commit to closing those gaps with true intentionality. He took the time to understand my needs and we established a tailored process and developed an awesome rhythm throughout our relationship. I can confidently say that Craig has delivered a real impact on me as a co-founder and on the results of our company."

Chief Investment Officer, OPTrust

JAMES DAVIS

"Craig Dowden is an exceptional coach. His ability to intently listen and ask the most strategic questions is one of his greatest assets. He can quickly identify the heart of the matter and explore multiple ways to approach the issue. He effectively challenges you to rethink your assumptions and recognize your blind spots. Craig is an invaluable thought partner who has enhanced my effectiveness, both as an individual and as a leader. I highly recommend him to anyone who is truly looking to take their leadership to an elite level."

Chief Commercial Officer, Glen Dimplex Americas

BRIAN MILLS

“Choosing to work with Craig as my executive coach has been instrumental and elevating. His approach and methods have provided me tools to improve how I manage up as well as manage peer relationships. He is very effective on challenging the why in any situation while reminding me of the foundational goals that I set out for myself. Craig has given me the confidence to tackle difficult decisions and situations through effective communication methods. I have used my new tools in my personal and professional life. The investment to work with Craig continues to pay dividends for me and I highly recommend Craig to any executive looking for continuous improvement.”

CEO, Sprout Wellness Solutions, Inc.

ANDREW ZIMAKAS

"I have been fortunate to work with Craig and benefit immensely in my leadership development from his coaching. In addition to being a great listener, Craig asked insightful questions that served to guide my thinking and explore new possibilities in my leadership effectiveness. Craig leveraged his credentials and breadth of real-world experience, drawing on relevant examples and tools that were both meaningful and practical. The impact for me, both on a professional and personal level, has been both immediate and sustaining. I would highly recommend that senior executives looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness work with Craig!"

Senior Vice President, Strategy, Marketing & Operations, Echelon Insurance

MICHELLE DODOKIN

"Working with Craig as a coach has been transformational. He helped me to discover new perspectives on leadership through engaging and thoughtful discussions on what matters, and most importantly, why. Craig also has a respectful and constructive way of challenging perceptions which is one of his best qualities as a coach. It encourages a much deeper exploration of the topics we discuss. It’s obvious that Craig is passionate about his work and is constantly pointing me to the most current research that ties into our discussions. For me, the coaching experience has absolutely been worth the investment and has shaped who I want to be as a leader."

CEO, Bonfire Interactive

OMAR SALAYMEH

Working with Craig not only changed the way I lead, but also in how I see myself as a leader and as a person. Craig's passion about leadership and coaching came through in every meeting. He loves what he does, and his deep interest and curiosity consistently led to solving challenges by digging beneath the surface and revealing the not-so-obvious. His positivity is truly infectious! Working with Craig is guaranteed to level-up your leadership in all the right ways by focusing more on the human qualities we all cherish like empathy, humility, and gratitude, which in turn create energized, healthy, and cohesive teams. There's no better co-pilot to have on your leadership journey than Craig.

Head of Portfolio Construction, OPTrust

KEVIN ZHU

“Craig Dowden is the most effective executive coach I’ve ever worked with since I assumed senior leadership role. What makes Craig an outstanding coach is his ability to get you to really think about your goals, identify what you need to change to achieve those goals and work with you to develop a tailored action plan to execute on the changes. In less than 6 months, Craig has helped me make significant progress in terms of improving my perception and relationship with senior leadership in my organization. I highly recommend him if anybody is looking for a ground-breaking executive coaching!”

Regional Manager - Belron Canada

LYNN HOTRUM

"After more than 30 years as a leader, I found myself in a place where I was no longer sure of my own style. Business, the world and employee expectations had changed over the years and although I was successful, I wasn’t always effective as leader. I had to take another look at myself and how I was impacting engagement which was a new “thing” in the Corporate world.

The thought of “re-inventing” myself was a scary prospect, as I had been successful in the past and was uncertain about the need to learn, or change.

I had the privilege of spending time with Craig Dowden who taught me that I didn’t need to “re-invent” myself. I needed to be aware of how my words and actions were impacting others. I also learned that my “mindset” was a lot more powerful than I had ever thought. Craig also taught me to be "ok" with being wrong, which made me more open to receiving feedback from other people. This improved the quality of my decisions and the levels of engagement of my employees.

The time I spent with Craig was invaluable , as I felt unburdened of the fear that I wasn’t going to measure up as a leader in this “ new world”, of engagement."

CEO, Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

SCOTT TESSIER

“Craig has delivered a variety of invaluable coaching and advisory services to our organization over the past ten years. He has guided us in a successful journey to positive leadership while providing important, practical tools to enhance resilience, embrace change, enable innovation and increase productivity. His books have also been tremendously appreciated, enjoyed and relied upon by our executives.”

Vice President of Human Resources, Brookfield Energy Marketing inc.

ANGIE TINOR

"Craig Dowden supported our management team in Coaching Circles after providing his expertise through 360 evaluations and psychometric assessments. His in-depth knowledge combined with his ability to demystify the factors that influence behaviors, provided insight, ideas and strategies to effectively make a difference."

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Chief EXECUTIVE Officer, EDELMAN CANADA

BIANCA FREEDMAN

"I hired Craig in early 2025 to facilitate a leadership session for our Canadian leadership team, who are a high performing, engaged group. They found Craig’s frameworks and supporting research incredibly helpful and practical to take us to the next level, referring to the concepts as “universally useful” for leaders at Edelman. Since then, the team has become Craig super fans, regularly listening to his podcast and sharing his top content recommendations. He has also now presented to other management teams around the Edelman world. Craig is approachable, brilliant and excellent at what he does. Highly recommend!”

Chief People Officer, dentalcorp

NICOLA DEALL

“We invited Craig to speak to our Partner Dentists as the keynote at our annual conference. He was absolutely fantastic. He was able to share insights and mindset shifts in such an engaging way that made a genuine impact on the audience. We have a network of leaders inspired to become more self aware and empathetic and the feedback has been very positive. I am looking forward to having a chance to work with Craig again and would highly recommend him."

CHRO, TMX Group

CINDY BUSH

“Craig led a 3-hour workshop with our senior group of global leaders, and inspired us to think about how we lead with more courage. Craig was engaging, and brought incredible insight and energy! His depth and practicality were the perfect combination, and gave us the tools and follow through to take our performance to the next level. I loved working with Craig, the team loved learning from him and he was a great partner - look forward to continuing to channel his wisdom in service of our leaders."

CEO, Alterna Savings

ROB PATERSON

“I asked Craig Dowden to speak with our leadership team about the science and practice of resilience. The response to his presentation was so overwhelmingly positive, we rolled it out to our entire organization, including all-staff. He has been back to present multiple times since. The feedback from both leaders and staff is that Craig is highly energetic and provides tangible and practical takeaways that are based on the latest research. Personally, I appreciate his passion for his subject matter and desire to have a positive impact and deliver maximum value to his clients. If you are looking for a speaker that will leave a lasting impact on you and your organization, make sure you contact Craig Dowden."

coo, walmart canada

NABEELA IXTABALAN

“Craig is an energizing and engaging speaker and thought leader who weaves relevant scientific research into powerful presentations. Craig can take complex topics and make them relatable and approachable for a broad audience."

CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada

DUANE GREEN

“I had the pleasure of bringing in Craig Dowden to speak to our senior leadership team on multiple occasions. The group was initially struck by his energy and passion for the subject matter. We also greatly appreciated his evidence-based approach and how he used examples that all of us could relate to in our roles. If you are looking for a speaker who is on the cutting edge of the science and practice of positive leadership, look no further than Craig Dowden.”

Vp Human Resources & Governance, Scotiabank

BRADLEY HAMILTON

“I have had the pleasure of hearing Craig speak multiple times on the topic of positive leadership and consider him truly one of the best in this field. I am struck by how he continually engages his audiences in highly interactive, powerful conversations and interpersonal reflection. He provides important insights into our behavior without prompting defensiveness or sounding condescending. His command of the research and his ability to translate it into tangible practice is second-to-none. Craig inspires, educates, and empowers people to be their best selves.”

VP Human Resources, Make-A-Wish Foundation

DIMPLE JOSHI

“I first met Craig Dowden at a seminar nearly a decade ago. My colleague and I were blown away by his insights and ability to open the minds of those that attended the session. We all left that room with a new sense of possibility and this feeling of awe, “I’ve never thought of that before”. Since then I have brought Craig into every organization I have worked with to engage staff and leadership and broaden their ideas of what is possible. Recently I have seen Craig take a tired team, who have experienced a global pandemic simultaneously with a merger, and completely transform them. The team was aligned in a growth mindset and also speaking the same language in less than 2 hours. That’s what Craig does, he creates magic everywhere he goes with his unique ability to penetrate the hearts and minds of others with deep empathy, connection and true leadership.”

CHRO, Glen Dimplex Americas

LAURA DE FILIPPIS

“I had the pleasure of participating in Craig Dowden’s Masterclass – Do Good to Lead Well Through Crisis: The Science and Practice of Resilient Leadership. I was immediately struck by his passion and energy for the topic. His style was very engaging, and he made the experience highly interactive. Over the course of multiple modules, Craig provided us with evidence-based insights into practical strategies we could use when managing ourselves and our teams. He touched on key areas like mindset, emotions, and empathy. It was a pleasure to participate in this Masterclass and I would highly recommend Craig to any organization who are looking to bring in a topnotch presenter who delivers topnotch content.”

Head, International Sales Effectiveness & Enablement

EDMAR SELDA

“Craig spoke to our leadership team in a virtual forum about Empathy and Self-Awareness, two critical leadership skills needed to not only survive but thrive in this quickly-changing market. By combining evidence-based content with his highly engaging and interactive style, Craig was able to connect with the audience in a way that few have done before, and the attendees left with actionable tactics that they could apply immediately. If you’re serious about upskilling and investing in your people, then give Craig a call.”

Principal: Organizational Development at Payments Canada

CHRIS O'GORMAN

"Craig has a gift for bringing simplicity to complexity. I have seen first hand the impact of Craig's wise counsel on a wide variety of leaders. His down-to-earth and practical approach to teaching, coaching and facilitating is appreciated and refreshing. The rigor with which he finds and brings relevant data to organizational dilemmas at all levels is second to none. I have enjoyed working with Craig over the past few years and look forward to continuing our partnership."

SVP People, Lifelabs

NICOLE DESLOGES

"I know Craig as an energetic speaker, passionate about positive leadership. He successfully balances his knowledge of the science with real life examples and provides practical tools that are readily applicable. His interactive, down to earth style and his ability to inject humour in his programs, resonates wonderfully with his audience. I always learn something new when interacting with Craig!"

Keynote Topics

Keynote #1

Empathy as a Performance Strategy: The Heart of Leadership Excellence

Leaders today face rising pressure, declining trust, and increasing burnout. In this provocative and energizing keynote, Craig Dowden (PhD) —bestselling author and executive coach to top CEOs—debunks the myth that empathy is a soft skill that is only about being “nice.” Instead, he shows how empathy is a competitive advantage that drives accountability, alignment, and performance.

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Keynote #2

Crucibles of Leadership: How the Best Leaders Thrive Under Pressure

In today’s high-stakes environment, challenges are not the exception, they're the norm. Drawing from the latest research in performance psychology and leadership science, Craig Dowden (PhD) unpacks how the most exceptional leaders don’t just survive pressure, they transform it into a platform for growth, clarity, and connection.

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Keynote #3

Do Good to Lead Well™ – A Masterclass in Authentic Leadership

Authentic leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about integrity. It’s not about saying “just be yourself”; it’s about aligning who you are with how you lead. In this high-impact keynote, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and executive coach Craig Dowden (PhD) offers a masterclass in how the best leaders show up with courage, character, and consistency, even when it’s difficult.

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