Conversations with REZ

Episode 50 with Francois, Co-Founder, and CEO of Enso Connect Inc. - a guest experience operating software that leverages smart home devices and AI communication to provide a seamless experience to homeowners, property managers, and guests.

Fawzi is an experienced UX Designer and Industrial Engineer from the University of Toronto who specialized in human-centered design. In this episode, we dive into his work as a designer as well as explore some of his hobbies and side hustles which are very interesting and insightful.

Melanie is passionate about fitness and solving problems using numbers. Her goal is to build viable businesses that get people moving, but never compromise on style and heart. In this episode, we talk about her journey in starting Altitude Athletic Training and dive into some of the benefits of doing such training.

Ryan joined Startups.com in January of 2012 as one of the founding partners - and I've been involved in virtually every aspect of the business since its inception, most notably leading marketing, building the professional service offerings, and performing diligence and transition across our multiple acquisitions. He currently leads growth initiatives as the Chief Marketing Officer.

Rad is a health expert specializing in the integration of physical, mental emotional, and spiritual well-being.

For a free version of his E-book please visit radoslav.ca/Health to get a copy.

Mullieka is an inspirational leader with extensive manufacturing and operations experience in 6 Sigma, Process Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Project Management.  

Mullieka has an Innate ability to mobilize individuals to unleash their talent, proactively challenge the status quo and execute necessary business change. Furthermore, she is passionate about driving transformational bottom-line and top-line improvements to enhance the customer experience, employee engagement and shareholder value. She creates a compelling vision while synthesizing analytics to achieve profitable outcomes.  

As she says "I have infectious energy, a collaborative style, a passion for mentoring, as well as a laser focus on win-win solutions. As a visible minority woman, I am proud that I have climbed the ranks in predominantly male-dominated roles and industries."

Organizations are changing faster than ever, and Shiraz plays his part as a senior leader to bring people together to get the right things done and deliver to a common aim.  As an experienced change agent Shiraz works closely with Boards, Executive Teams and Providers to implement strategies for improving performance and experience. His ability to hardwire innovation and excellent operational practices help organizations make a significant step-change in their finances, performance, and customer satisfaction.  As a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Shiraz has implemented bespoke training, capacity development programs for staff, and crafted management operating systems in aerospace, energy, and healthcare. The hospital implementations he led have won leading practice awards and notable commendations from Quality Accreditation bodies including Joint Commission and Accreditation Canada.  Over the past few years he has helped activate an $8 Billion USD Cornell-affiliated hospital project in Qatar through the development of critical business and clinical processes, policies, workflows, and 26 new medical services. He had the unique opportunity to bridge together 95 nationalities and ways of working into a common operating system through the introduction of strategy deployment, cascaded huddles, KPIs, and front-line led problem-solving.

Yfke is a professional futurist, speaker, trainer and author. But who is she? That's a very good question. THE question she started asking herself around the age of 20.   This and many, many other questions.  It's in her nature to explore established frameworks and structures, patterns, programs and assumptions and push back boundaries. To write and talk about this freely. She was born with a boundless curiosity, a need for research, an open mind and an eye for the (seemingly) less obvious connections. Statements such as 'this is just how it works', 'that's just how I am' or 'that's just the way we do this' truly trigger me. Not to be merely rebellious but from the standpoint that nothing is static, nothing is what it seems and you're capable of truly extraordinary things. There is more than meets the eye and more than our current equipment can measure. You are able to change your perspective at any time. To make different choices and modify your behavior.

As told by Christine: "After pursuing a bachelor of science degree in business administration and management with a triple concentration in finance, management information systems, and strategy & innovation, I became a Workday Financials Technology Consultant at Accenture's NYC office specializing in Suppliers, Procurement, Business Assets, and Banking & Settlement. I plan on furthering my career in technology, consulting, data, and artificial intelligence while pursuing entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, innovation, and collaborative idea cultivation.  Outside of my career in technology consulting, I have a YouTube channel that focuses on technology consulting, careers, money, and content for young working professionals. To supplement that, I founded the Technology Consulting Community, a Facebook group of 2000+ members representing 70+ countries with career resources and events. I also have a podcast highlighting young women and tech professionals on their journeys and careers! On the side, we also like to talk about issues, problems, and observations we see from our generation as well!"  

Amanda is an experienced management consultant with expertise in business transformation, strategic communications, project management, and business case development. 

She is known for unraveling complexity - her clients would say she has an unusual ability to synthesize, understand and simplify complex issues and provide a clear path forward.  

Amanda also offers coaching to those who want to exit professional services firms or other corporate jobs to launch their own consulting businesses. She is especially passionate about helping women stay in the industry they love, but to work on their own terms and to their own benefit.  

She holds a Master of Business Administration in finance and Bachelor of Science in molecular biology. She also previously earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2013.