We start with a genuine commitment to your business and people.

Russell supports professional services firms navigate, initiate and manage change in support of their business, people and industry.

Since 2015 he has been embedded in the built environment, working with architects, engineers and industry organizations to support them, their objectives, and their professions. His clients have included small businesses and large corporations across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Largely, he has worked with architecture, consulting engineering and related technical and design firms.

Russell's approach blends business needs related to people & culture, marketing & business development, and change.

Marketing, Brand and Business Development

Professional services firms require approaches to marketing and business development that build brand. We work to help clients win work with clients that value their services, and to support sustainable business and client practices.

Workplace Culture and Leadership Development

Our training programmes support leadership that empowers staff productivity and confidence in their roles. We view leadership as a key contributor to business success and embed industry-specific research into training programmes. Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our work.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We bring awareness and change to support respect, fairness and belonging for all. We approach this work with an approach that looks at the organization in a holistic way. Our network of EDI professionals represent the personal and professional expertise required to inform these engagements.

Internal Workshops and Presentations

Engaging workshops and presentations, delivered by Russell Pollard, are designed to support learning of and improvements to workplace culture, leadership, and business development for your business and people. Programs support participant discussion and decisions on how learning will be applied.

Our training is available a-la-carte or as a customized program for your team and organization.

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Workshop - Business Development and Networking

Leaders of professional services firms are representatives of their organization and can support business growth and recruitment activities. This session will provide an overview of how professional services firms establish brand and compete as they grow.

Workshop - Initiating, Leading and Sustaining Change
Workshop - Initiating, Leading and Sustaining Change

Leaders are often tasked with creating or fixing processes and programs to support the success of the their business and people. This session aims to support participants in leading or contributing to their change management responsibilities

Workshop - Managing Group Dynamics
Workshop - Managing Group Dynamics

Leaders need to understand how group dynamics contribute to or undermine workplace culture and their team’s performance. This session will provide an overview of group dynamics including how group culture can be supported by one’s leadership style.

Workshop - Personal Leadership and Self Awareness
Workshop - Personal Leadership and Self Awareness

Leadership starts with a commitment to understanding one’s self. Learners will explore their known leadership strengths and areas to develop, while also identifying what information they need to support greater self awareness.

Workshop - Supporting Colleagues’ Learning and Development
Workshop - Supporting Colleagues’ Learning and Development

Supporting team members’ confidence and growth is a critical role of leaders. This session aims to support Leaders in understanding and delivering on their role in supporting team members’ efficacy and learning.

Workshop - Understanding Leadership for One’s Role
Workshop - Understanding Leadership for One’s Role

Leaders serve a critical role in workplace culture, people and project management, and business success. This session aims to support participants in understanding the bigger picture of where they and their position fit in the business.

  • “Russell embodies integrity and heart-centered engagement. He listens and supports you with your dreams, while encouraging you to be clear about your offerings. He is current in his observations and advice and encourages you to dig deep to find what unique value you can provide. I highly recommend Russell as someone who will provide a professional yet brave experience. He provides bold intentional leadership in his role as a true partner in this process.” — Sybil Allen, PhD, CEO of The Human Factor

    — Sybil Allen, PhD, CEO of The Human Factor

  • “Our organization strives to deliver high-quality programming and Russell helped us to deliver on that mandate. He is a professional and well-prepared educator who applied his lesson specifically for our industry. Russell is mindful of creating a comfortable virtual space for discussing important subjects and asking challenging questions about diversity and inclusion.”

    — Anna Sampson, Past Executive Chair, Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic Canada

  • “One of the best training courses I have attended! Russell is a fantastic mentor and I learned much from the experiences of my peers on the course. I can honestly say the lessons I have gained from this course have changed the way I approach my work in all situations which has been hugely beneficial.” — Joya Zaman, Associate Architect

    — Joya Zaman, Associate Architect

  • “The session felt perfectly tuned and focussed on the roles, issues and people at Stanton Williams. I have already seen people putting your approaches into action. You definitely exceeded our expectations - thank you so much! "

    — Stuart Bourne, Senior Associate