A strong culture is something organizations and leaders strive for. While this concept is difficult to define, ask any employee and they will certainly know when 'culture' is not working well. When we are able to harness this seemingly intangible asset of culture, it becomes the ultimate competitive advantage. In this workshop, discover practical tools and strategies for cultivating a thriving workplace culture — one that drives engagement, increases performance, attracts and retains top talent. In other words, a workplace that people can’t wait to be a part of!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key parts of an organization that must be addressed to form a healthy workplace culture
- Understand a leader's role in setting the culture of their organization
- Apply practical tools and strategies for leading others and forming cohesive teams
- Communicate and use organizational values to guide the behaviour of their teams
Speaker
Ryan Smith
Leadership Coach & Founder, Unearth Coaching Inc.

Ryan is an experienced leadership and collaboration coach, and founder of Unearth Coaching Inc. based in Peterborough, Ontario. With a strong track record of coaching leaders for many years, he specializes in refining leadership and interpersonal skills to tackle common organizational challenges such as:
- Miscommunication
- Unproductive conflict
- Leadership gaps
- Employee disengagement
- Siloed teams and departments
Ryan holds a business degree from Trent University and is a certified Everything DISC trainer. Beyond his coaching work, he excels as a dynamic public speaker and skilled workshop facilitator. Born and raised in Peterborough, Ryan is passionate about his hometown, where he currently resides with his wife. When he's not coaching, you can find him indulging his love of basketball, strumming his guitar, and maintaining his impeccable beard.
