eNRG Consulting was founded in early 2000 by Michael E Claener following a successful career in a variety of executive positions that included: Wal-Mart Automotive Division, Midas Canada Inc., SMK Speedy International, Active Tire/Green & Ross, and others.

Michael has served on the boards of the Canadian Franchise Association for 4 years, the Automotive Industry Association of Canada and chaired their retail council for 2 years, and was the past President of the Glaucoma Research Society of Canada for ten years and as well, past Chairperson of Yellow Brick House, a shelter for battered women and children. He is currently on the Board of the Georgina Technical Trades Institute, a new trade school located in Sutton Ontario and the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. He has been nominated for an Order of Canada for his fund raising efforts with a number of organizations.

His career path has spanned more than 33 years in corporate life, and he worked in and was responsible for various functions including but not limited to operations, marketing, human resources, logistics and realty running the Canadian operations of a large international organization. In addition, Michael Claener has owned and operated a similar consulting company earlier on in his career.

Originally trained as an architect and has been active in several entrepreneurial and career management endeavours since 1969. As the accredited inventor of the industrial packaging process known as "pallet stretch wrap" he was actively involved in the global operations of his equipment manufacturing firm until 1984 when he sold off his interests. For the ensuing years to the present time, he has operated a consulting practice, carried on active business pursuits specializing in areas of new business development and market branding. He has taught entrepreneurial studies, written much on the subject of business processes and is a published author.

Beginning in 1984, Michael both wrote and presented seminars for The Small Business Network, one of Canada's first, formal entrepreneurial programs held at York University. Concurrent with this, he operated a consulting practice focusing on Organizational Development, succession planning, marketing and business development until 1986, when he purchased and actively operated one of his client companies. In 1991, he was the successful candidate winning a government contract to be the Senior Business consultant for the Toronto New Business Development Centre. While with the TNBDC, Michael created and presented customized program materials for both the Jobs Ontario and the Federal SEA re-employment initiatives. In addition, he developed and presented a twice-monthly, 3-hour public lecture series on Marketing for Small Business, Cash Flow Management, Writing a Business Plan and how to conduct a Venture Viability Analysis for the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade.

In late 1994 he joined Geller, Shedletsky & Weiss, a Toronto firm of Organizational Development consultants as a contract consultant. He created and presented the Career Transition content for the Ontario Hydro Voluntary Reduction Program, and the relocation opportunities program segment for the Ministry of Natural Resources in addition to several workshops provided to Manulife Financial, Sunnybrook Hospital, The Royal Bank and several other corporate clients. In the public sector area, Michael conducted Career Transition and Entrepreneurship seminars for Metropolitan Toronto employees during the GTA amalgamation, and is currently the on-going presenter of the "Alternatives to Retirement" series for the Toronto Board of Education.

He is often called upon to conduct workshops for corporate clients, coach private, career transition clients, and for three years, was the ghost-author "Career Advisor" for Workopolis.

Blaine is a Senior Consultant having a broad background in consulting and human resources. With over 30 years in the human resource field, he has extensive experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, strategic planning, recruitment, outplacement, and the development of compensation solutions.

Prior to joining eNRG Consulting as a Senior Institutional consultant, and in addition to his own independent human resource practice, Blaine spent several years as a counsellor with Knightsbridge GSW, and KWA Consultants. His previous professional career was with a major financial institution heading up the human resource function in three key divisions of the organization. He provided consultation and coaching to employees at all levels of the company and was particularly acknowledged for his leadership skills in the area of employee relations. Throughout his career, Blaine has provided counselling to many individuals through one-on-one coaching and group workshops.

He has an undergraduate degree in economics and is an active member of HRPAO, and has earned both his CHRP and FICB designations.

Jim Denney has an extensive background in various industrial management assignments that include senior level postings in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing Management and Collective Bargaining roles. His career spans over 35 years with management responsibilities earned with General Electric, Black & Decker and has held corporate roles with Midas Canada. His most recent position was with a major Tier II automotive parts supplier as VP-COO where he successfully steered a turnaround situation.

Jim has always maintained an active role in Human Resources and Collective Bargaining and has accomplished over 40 successfully negotiated agreements.

In addition to his commercial work, Jim has instructed courses in Collective Bargaining at St. Lawrence College in Kingston Ontario and led various other group support programs.

As an experienced Management Consultant, Maureen has worked in the Financial, Academic, Consumer Products, Health Care and Not for Profit Sectors where she has successfully completed a broad variety of assignments in these fields.

Her clients have included the Bank of Montreal, CIBC Integrated Financial Services, Assante Advisory Services, YWCA, Bishop Strachan School, North York General Hospital and Sobeys. She has also completed consulting assignments with numerous Federal Government Departments. With over 15 years of Consulting (in both self employed and corporate venues), she generates numerous repeat assignments from her clients. Prior to her Consulting career she held increasingly responsible roles in Payroll and Controllership functions.

Maureen's greatest strength is her ability to work well with all kinds of people, identify solutions quickly and deliver top quality service. Her role of facilitating change is enhanced by her broad operational background allowing her to easily relate to individuals at their respective levels and obtain results. Her assignments have ranged from Sarbanes Oxley preparation, Process Re-engineering, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, writing Procedural Manuals, Payroll Management and Technical Training.

Maureen holds both Certified Management Accounting and Certified Management Consulting Designations.

Bob is a Professor of Human Resource Management in the Faculty of Business at Seneca College in Toronto. He is an enthusiastic educator who also teaches Labour Economics in the Post – Graduate Human Resource Diploma Program in the School of International Management and Centre for Human Resources at Seneca. As a professor in the faculty of Continuing Education, Bob has also taught Finance and Budgeting to students of the Ontario Management Development Program.

Professor Delaney has been a guest lecturer and speaker at a number of colleges and universities in the Greater Toronto Area. Bob has also developed and delivered Management Development Training to various audiences using a variety of medians, including live satellite broadcast.

Bob was one of the principal managers behind the development of HR.com, a leading website for Human Resources Professionals. In this capacity he was intimately involved with the development of the site architecture and responsible for the world class content of the website and led various research based teams. Bob's articles have been featured in a variety of publications.

Bob's academic background includes Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Dispute Resolution.

Originally trained as a nurse, later in her career Lorna earned a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development. Throughout her entire work history, the common thread in her career path has been that Lorna has endeavored to "help others."

She has held several notable volunteer positions that include being the Chairperson and Past President of Hospital Special Needs, she was the Past president of the Organization Development Network of Toronto, played an active role on the Corporate Sponsorship Committee for the Canadian Stage Fundraising Gala, and was an organizer of the "Out of the Cold" homeless program sponsored by the Law Society.

She has been recognized as a leader and role model, committed to excellence and innovation and one who looks for opportunities in every challenge. Lorna is able to consistently motivate people to see the positive and to believe in themselves and what they are capable of accomplishing.

Lorna has a long term history working in the Career Management industry sector both as a coach, a private consultant and as an associate member of Geller, Shedletsky & Weiss, a highly respected Outplacement firm in Toronto. She has conducted several successful Organizational Development projects for both private and corporate clients, which include:

• Organizational Development projects in Hospital & Corporate sector; Management Development,
• Industry Leader in developing Competency Profiles with measurable evaluation standards and formal training programs for Property and Casualty Insurance Company,
• Developed and implemented Competency based Performance Management Process linked to the business plan
• Developed and delivered training programs/simulations for Boards, Executive team to line employees,
• Project Leader for first Provincial Certification program for Retirement Homes in the province of Ontario,
• Prepared staff at all levels for the opening of a new hospital.

Lorna has been highly successful in transferring many elements of her formal, medical training into an extremely effective personal counseling and career coaching model. She holds a Nursing Degree from McGill University, A Masters Degree in Human Resources Development, and is a qualified HRPAO professional trainer.

James K. MacLeod, M.Sc., C.H.R.P, is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in Training and Organization Development. He is an enthusiastic, energetic and confident communicator. A team player who is a proven achiever working within a multi-faceted HR environment, Jim is a proven coach with demonstrated ability to advance, maximize operational efficiency and business results. He has a strong strategic sense, is customer focused and has exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Prior to him establishing the MacLeod Group, Jim was the senior Human Resources Client Relations Manager for International Financial Data Services, the Senior Manager for Staffing and Learning for Boeing-MacDonald Douglas Canada Ltd, the Manager (Organizational Development) and the Administration Manager for Novacor Chemicals (Canada) Ltd.

His extensive experience covers more than a quarter of a century of practical application in this field and includes positions of responsibility with Nova Corporation, Polysar Energy and Chemical and Petrosar Limited.

Besides his professional status as a Certified Human Resources Professional, (C.H.R.P.) Jim holds a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Development, and is a Certified MBTI (Meyer-Briggs) Professional.

Jim Turner is an individual with extensive experience as a Human Resource Generalist with his CHRP designation. He has knowledge of all principles of Human Resources garnered through his relationships with Canada Post Corporation, the City of North York, St. Catherine's General Hospital and Ontario Store Fixtures.

His experience has been gained in over 20 years of practice in both the Corporate world and as an Independent Consultant.

He is an HR Generalist with widespread experience in Career Transition, Change Management, Recruitment, Mediation, Occupational Health & Safety, Performance Management, Absenteeism Management, Training & Development and Employee/Labour Relations. Mr. Turner represents employers in arbitration proceedings and as a chief spokesperson in collective bargaining.

He is a part time instructor teaching Labour Relations and Occupational Health & Safety for McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario.

Jim served as a member of the board of Directors for Bloor Dixie Neighbourhood Centre for three (3) years as well as three (3) years as Chairperson representing Canada Post in the Peel United Way Campaign.

Merina Dobson mentors the career minded to success specializing in career transition and enhancing vision in leadership. Since 1996, Merina has provided mentoring that has motivated over 300 professionals, senior executives and mid career managers to reach their career goals. Services are tailored to meet the client's needs in a rapidly changing economy.

Merina brings over 20 years of combined experience in mentoring, adult education and program development focused on work and well-being.

Before joining Drake Beam Morin Vancouver in 1996, Merina graduated with top marks from Simon Fraser University with a Master of Education degree. Her studies focused on the impact of employment loss and development of transition counselling initiatives designed to manage a successful work search and future career.

Merina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Queen's University and spent the early part of her career developing and managing mental health programs in ambulatory care at major teaching hospitals in Montreal and Vancouver.

In 2002, Merina returned home to the Maritimes relocating her business, Merina Dobson – Management Consulting, in Halifax.

Ian D. Shulman, Ph.D., is a registered Clinical Psychologist. Prior to and since the completion of his graduate training at the University of Calgary, Dr. Shulman has focused on the detection and management of anxiety, depression and stress across the lifespan.

Throughout his professional career, he has held positions at the Anxiety Disorders Clinics of the former Clarke Institute of Psychiatry and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. For several years he was the Assistant Director of the Psychology Training Clinic at the University of Waterloo, where he taught assessment and therapy skills to post-graduate students as a part of their professional psychology training. Upon returning to Toronto, Dr. Shulman was the principle psychologist on the Medical Psychiatry team at the North York General Hospital. There, he assisted patients and family groups to identify how life stress and difficult events can impact emotional stability and hinder the body's ability to function well. Most recently, Dr. Shulman has devoted his efforts to his private practice at Shift Cognitive Therapy where he is the principle psychologist.

In addition to seeing private patients, Dr. Shulman has adapted his clinical practice and training to apply to problems that often occur in workplace settings, and has consulted directly to business groups and organizations about managing stress in the workplace. His ability to empathize with others and his easy-going manner enable him to quickly build rapport and trust with his clients. From there, his ability to relate to others helps clients begin to recognize and deal with those issues that are disruptive to personal well-being and workplace performance.

His humourous and informative presentation style has made him a sought-after speaker, and he has given a number of seminars and workshops to professional groups, including the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, the Kitchener Public Library, and Inscriber Technologies.

Dr. Shulman is skilled at transferring his clinical knowledge into practical solutions for both personal and workplace problems.

Stephen Friedman is a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Psychology (University of Toronto), holding an M.A. and an Honors B.A. in Psychology. His past 9 years have been spent practicing the art and science of human development in the workplace context.

Stephen's casual and affable delivery style immediately puts his audience at ease and sets a unique "learn by playing" tone which has made him a sought after and repeat guest presenter for numerous companies and organizations.

He approaches workplace issues at the foundation level. Using an energetic and highly experiential delivery, Stephen establishes achievable goals and objectives, strategically involving the participants in the delivery and discovery process. Unlike many other presenters in this field, he is openly candid and highly approachable, achieving an almost immediate and progressive buy-in response from his participants.

Stephen has adapted proven management philosophies to his practice. His approach is to single out specific issues and help his participants progress to increasing levels of self-discovery in "small step" fashion. By implementing just a few elements of change at a time, his workshops never become overwhelming or are allowed to drift away from reality. As a facilitator, he is engaging, challenging and enlightening.

Stephen teaches part-time at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was a past Member of the Association of Management Consultants, operates a private consulting, coaching and learning practice, and is an associate with several consulting and training centres in Toronto.

Some of his clients include: BBDO Advertising Agency, Pentamark Advertising, The National Post, Raytheon Systems, and the Canadian Television Fund.

Margaret E. Woodward is an experienced career consultant. For the past three years, she's been an adjunct with one of the major US outplacement firms. Margaret's gifted at helping clients recognize their distinct talents so they can move forward powerfully to the next phase of their career. She has worked with clients in the telecommunications, financial, insurance, healthcare and chemical industries.

Margaret's experience spans more than 15 years of domestic and international training, sales and management. She headed the international sales department of a major media organization for ten years. During that time, Margaret trained and coached a diverse sales team. Since 1998, Margaret has been working as an independent consultant and has been customizing and facilitating training for personal development and outplacement services. Margaret's clients include corporations, non-profits, academia and government agencies.

Margaret has a Masters in Business Education (Training and Development) from New York University, New York, NY and a B.S. in Business Education from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.

She is a member of the New York chapter of the American Society of Training and Development and IACMP, the International Association of Career Management Professionals. She serves as a Course Supervisor with Landmark Education's Advanced Leadership program.

Shalini is a senior Human Resources Professional with over 7 years experience in the field of Recruitment and Retention.

Her academic pursuits include training from the National Seminars Association focusing on Women in Management, a degree in Management and Human Resources through Mount Saint Vincent University as well as a degree in the study of Sociology and Psychology. In addition to holding her Certified Human Resources Professional designation, Shalini is also a Registered Professional Recruiter and certified through the Canadian Management Professionals Association.

Working in a generalist HR capacity she has been responsible for implementing several formalized HR procedures. Some of which include: implementing a Performance Management System; Salary and Compensation Review; Recruitment and Selection Process and Techniques; Conflict and Discipline Management; and Training and Development for Adult learners

Her many years' experience in the recruitment industry and has volunteered her time to the pursuit of ensuring Human Resources is respected as one of the top Professions in Atlantic Canada, playing a lead role with the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (HRANS) by sitting on their Board as Vice President. She has also held roles with The Membership Committee for HRANS and The Mentorship Program for HRANS. In her most recent role with the Institute of Professional Management (IPM), Shalini serves as Co-Editor of the Members Quarterly, as well as a quarterly contributor with a down-home East Coast flavor.

Peter's business career has covered more than 32 years in both the corporate and franchise sectors. He has held supervisory, market and regional management positions with such companies as: PetroCanada Ltd.; Southland Corporation; Robin Hood Multi Foods Ltd.; Dunkin' Donuts Inc., and SMK Speedy International Inc. He provided strategic management direction, accountable leadership and consistently pursued the highest standards of customer service and employee development through effective training by means of "Building Trust/Best Practices" processes and procedures. With his business experience, Peter has conducted many coaching and counseling sessions and has been directly involved in numerous employee training and follow-up programs.

He has successfully completed many corporate operations, marketing and human resource programs such as: the Ford Motor Company "Blue Oval" Operations Program; Professional Training Skills (PTS) Certification; "Building Trust/Best Practices" certified training instructor; and certification in "Coaching and Counseling Practices". The common factor in Peter's background and work experience is his ability to work with people - both customers and fellow employees alike. He has volunteered his time on a number of local boards and committees including the national Labatt 24-Hour Relay organization; policy team member of Karabus Management Consultants; the Hip Hip Hooray Walk-a-thon organization; and, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Peter has also volunteered his time with several minor sports organizations and is the past Vice-Chairman of the Riverview Business Association.

Peter is a native of Halifax, born and educated, with an excellent understanding of the challenges and demographics of the Maritime region. He graduated from Saint Mary's University with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science and Sociology) and Bachelor of Commerce degree (Business Administration). His strong work ethic with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations is based on honesty, respect, trust and integrity in himself. When interacting with others these qualities are recognized and through his example and support Peter has the ability to bring out the best in people (ie: Pride Award and Standard of Excellence recipients).

Peter is devoting his time and energy to helping those in need of career assistance and brings with him direct, first-hand and deep-rooted experience in the field of outplacement strategies.

After attending Macomb College, Daniel accepted a Sales & Marketing position with Kmart Corporation at their World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan. For over a decade, Daniel worked for Kmart establishing numerous marketing programs throughout the United States. During the turbulent changes and reorganization that has affected Kmart, Daniel came face to face with the outplacement process personally.

He has applied his sales and marketing expertise to meet the needs of the staffing industry and has worked with such reputable firms that include: Kelly Services and Express Personnel. It remains evident that Dan's core competencies are predominant in the areas of Outplacement Engineering and Executive Search.

Daniel has drawn from his vast experience in Outplacement, Sales and Marketing to quickly and effectively reposition executives to reintroduce them into the job market and obtain gainful employment in the most efficient manner possible.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys reading and is self-taught in American Sign language. He received his certification in consumer taxation from H&R Block. He currently serves as the Vice-President of Public Relations for Toastmaster International. and has appeared among other venues, as a guest speaker at the Oakland County chapter of the Local Business Network. Daniel lives in Sterling Heights, Michigan with his wife Kimberly and their two daughters, Amanda and Ashley.