Clients

"Dan spoke about leadership during the 2013 Economic Developers Alberta conference in Kananaskis. His presentation was extremely well received by those in attendance. In fact, one delegate said he "got goosebumps" when Dan was speaking!

As a well-respected authority on leadership, Dan is an experienced, dynamic speaker, with many valuable insights and strategies to share.
– Leann Hackman-Carty, Executive Director, Economic Developers Alberta

Dan Gaynor has provided our team with relaxed, yet powerful leadership sessions. There is no doubt in my mind that with Dan's assistance, our organization will develop excellent leaders who will inspire our employees to be engaged and to get the most out of their work experience. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Dan in the coming years.
Elizabeth Osler, Deputy Executive Director & Director, Regulation, Law Society of Alberta

The leadership team of the Canadian Red Cross in Alberta found Dan's workshop content to be refreshing, thought-provoking and very realistic in its application to the day to day. It was exactly what our team needed: the opportunity to discover new approaches to leading teams and to affirm what we do well as a collective. Dan's facilitation style was very approachable and dynamic coupled with great context and personal examples. We thank him for his own insights and perspectives on organizational growth and change. This workshop was fantastic.
Jenn McManus, Deputy Provincial Director, Canadian Red Cross

"Dan Gaynor is a key contributor to the success of our Leadership Program for the development of both our current managers and our leaders of tomorrow. Dan's passion for leadership has inspired all of us, including our employees, to develop much stronger employment relationships. His one-on-one coaching has enabled our leaders to better set the direction for our employees and the work they do. Dan's years of experience as a leader have provided us with simple, directly applicable techniques to enhance our leadership skills and achieve results."
– Doug Harrison, P. Eng. Vice President, Stuart Olson Dominion Construction

"We have the privilege of working with Dan as he is helping our Board of Directors gain a better insight into making organizational changes to the Calgary Real Estate Board. Our directors found his breadth of experience and knowledge to be very helpful. He has a direct, common sense approach that is easily understood and that gives our group a higher level of understanding as to what we need to do in moving our organization to a higher level of governance. Dan's practical approach in dealing with our issues has helped us assimilate the changes we need to incorporate. He is a very credible management consultant whose passion for his work gives his message more clarity and impact. Dan continues to work with the Calgary Real Estate Board directors and senior management team as we continue pursuing our goal of best practices in good governance."
– Ron Esch, CEO, Calgary Real Estate Board

"The Heart & Hands Leadership workshops are the most practical, readily applicable and inspiring pieces of leadership training I've ever had the privilege of attending. To put this in context, I started leadership training 45 years ago at a military academy, put it into practice first in the Vietnam war zone, and then for the next 40 years I've applied what I've learned in the business & local government realms. Looking back, I wish I had Dan as my instructor in that first leadership course."
– Harry Harker, MCIP, ACP, Town Manager, Town of High River, AB

"Dan delivered his Heart and Hands of Leadership workshop as a guest speaker to kick-off to our senior management retreat. The content and particularly Dan's delivery of the information acted as catalysts in creating the conditions of success for our meeting. Throughout our sessions we kept referring back to the workshop as a benchmark of leadership behaviours required to bring our company to its next level. Participants were impressed with Dan's style and in his generosity to share from his own business management experience. No doubt in my mind that having Dan involved in our retreat will have a lasting impact on the success of Chariot Carriers in the future".
– Pierre Doyon, CEO, Chariot Carriers Inc.

"Dan Gaynor's capacity to tailor his material to each specific audience is just one of the great reasons that made yesterday's workshop so rich and dynamic. Under the title "The Heart & Hands of Leadership", Dan skilfully shared with his audience of Team Leaders from the Alzheimer Society of Calgary his many years of experience as a successful leader and trainer. His sound, yet simple insight into the field of leadership will serve as a solid platform on which to build the future stages of our organization."
– Jorge O. Avilés, Executive Director, Alzheimer Society of Calgary

"Dan has the ability to bring all aspects of leadership into sharp focus by bringing his wealth of personal experiences blended with his currency in current leadership thinking. One on one as a coach-mentor or in a team building workshop Dan brings instant credibility to topics that one does not normally think of in daily routines. He provides ample insights where one can improve upon current practice. Dan's passion for the role of a Leader is truly stimulating and instills a sense of renewed purpose."
– Les Panek, Senior Vice President, Environment, AMEC Earth and Environmental

Without a doubt, there are few people as capable and competent as Dan Gaynor when it comes to improving the culture and organizational effectiveness of any business. His strength in delivering leadership and team development programs is unprecedented."
– Julia Kamula, Executive Vice President of Operations, Central Canada – Sun Media

"We have had the privilege of Dan speaking to our management team; he creates a relaxed, approachable style that makes his audience receptive to learning. Dan's insight has given us tools that have made our management team more cohesive. As we put Dan's teaching into practice, we are conveying a message that is bringing positive change to our work relationships, and improved performance always follows improved relationships."
– Janine Altamirano, Business Manager, McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home

"While many management consultants can speak to wonderful theories of leadership, Dan has been there, in senior executive positions at large organizations. This is what sets Dan apart - he clearly and effectively presents to all levels in the organization - from the newly hired supervisor to senior executives. What is most impressive is that these leadership principles are truly effective. It has been a real pleasure working with Dan Gaynor."
– Mike Irvine, former CFO & VP Finance, Sunshine Village Corporation.

"In 2007 following the acquisition of the Osprey Newspaper organization, Sun Media's newly formed Senior Leadership team saw a significant need for Leadership Development. As we began to look for a business partner it quickly became apparent that Dan Gaynor was the logical choice. Dan's ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner creates an environment of open and frank dialogue which is critical to the learning experience. Dan draws on his own personal experience from a wide variety of Senior Management roles to present content in a practical and non-theoretical manner. Over 400 leaders attended Dan's sessions. The feedback and comments from the participants has been nothing short of extraordinary. To a person they have commented that they enjoyed the sessions and were able to take what they learned and apply it quickly and effectively."
– Chris Krygiel, VP People and Leadership, Sun Media Corporation.

"Dan Gaynor has some very special talents. Dan assisted us in 2004 in building stronger, healthier business and personal relationships. He carefully and sensitively researched our partnership issues before starting the group facilitation. His common sense, practical approach was very effective in resolving many difficulties and creating an environment of trust. Is our group more cohesive as a result of Dan`s involvement? Absolutely!"
– Ron Dick, Dick Cook Schulli Chartered Accountants

"I came across Dan Gaynor's coaching three years after I took the team leader role. Dan taught me how to lead and grow a team, how to develop talented employees and how to build a good communication network among leaders. My management skills are more solid and I am more confident leading my team."
– Iris Fung, Senior Estimator, Trico Connect.

"I came across Dan Gaynor's coaching three years after I took the team leader role. Dan taught me how to lead and grow a team, how to develop talented employees and how to build a good communication network among leaders. My management skills are more solid and I am more confident leading my team."
– Iris Fung, Senior Estimator, Trico Connect.