Helping Entrepreneurs
Drive Business Growth
Consulting for Sustainable Growth
Growing a business can be challenging; we are here to lighten the load. We are a group of pragmatic, growth oriented, positive professionals whose first priority is always the interests of our clients; providing capability, adaptability, and scalability. Since 2000, we have been serving loyal clients across Canada - get in touch to start leveraging our services today.
Consulting Services
Guaranteed Success
Business Growth Consulting
A Comprehensive Approach
Family Enterprise
Strategy, Governance and Succession
Expert Guidance
Leadership Team
Development and Training Programs
The Path to Success
Meet the Team
The Ascent EA team is a small group of client focused professionals that are dedicated to understanding your unique needs and providing research based solutions to enable your business to achieve its goals.
Senior Executive Advisor
Tania Corbett, PhD, FEA
A senior business strategist with over 20 years experience driving business growth through pragmatic solutions to grow profits.
Executive Advisor
Robert Hadden, MBA
With over 20 years experience leading teams in the field, Rob has hung up his hard hat to join our advisory team. You will still find him donning in the field on occasion, but he is now a "player coach" instead of a "player".
Enterprise Technology Consultant
Alberto Junco, M.Sc., PMP
A seasoned IT leader with over 20 years experience leading large scale, complex enterprise technology programs. Recently involved in the integration of AI to support development, implementation and QC.
Executive Advisor
Lisa Archer, MBA
With an incredible understanding of how marketing campaigns generate revenue, an expertise in the use of AI and a creative bent that brings it all together, Lisa is the guy you want on your team for 'go to market strategies,
Tech Lead
Skyla Junco
A critical support in all Ascent EA mandates. Skyla designs and supports the delivery of mandates ensuring that all the details are taken care of.
Management Constultant
Matt Smith, CPA, CFA
An experienced professional with strong track record of driving financial strategy. operational efficiency and sustainable growth win scaling companies. Matt helps clients translate complex data into actionable insights, enhancing profitability and maximizing shareholder value.
Legal Constultant
Jen Nichols,
Jen is a corporate lawyer who has served as general counsel for a number of scaling businesses. She has also practiced in mergers and acquisitions at a national-level firm. She loves to help businesses grow and thrive by combining legal acumen with practical strategies and solutions.
Tania
Senior Executive Advisor
Tania is a senior business strategist, executive coach and board advisor with 20+ years experience.
She started her career as an entrepreneur. At 23, she was a partner in a successful restaurant and dance club. Here, she developed a fascination with business and understanding business dynamics, which led her to pursue a PhD in Organizational Psychology at the University of Guelph.
She went on to lead the start-up and growth of several talent management and strategy advisory businesses in both boutique firms as well as global consulting firms including Korn Ferry and Gallagher.
Today, Tania is a senior business strategist and advisor with a breadth of experience. She appreciates the complexity of every organization’s unique situation. She quickly grasps the key people and business fundamentals, translates them into pragmatic strategies and works with leaders to implement and drive the business forward. Tania's straight forward and sensitive approach to solving business, people and family challenges enables her to quickly connect with CEOs and senior leaders to build teams and implement solutions. She is most appreciated for providing thoughtful challenge and sound guidance.
She has served on several paid and volunteer boards including the Aplin Group and the YMCA Calgary.
Areas of Expertise Include:
- Business Strategy and Planning
- Scaling Ups
- Family Enterprise
- Executive Team Development
- Talent Strategy
In addition to her doctorate, Tania is a Certified Scaling Up Coach and Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA). When not working with clients, you will find her spending time with her family in the mountains, training for triathlons or at the dog park with her two Bouncy Bernedoodles.
Phone
587-586-2104
