At Gardner Walker, We bring executive training to everyday employees.
After interviewing top business leaders, we found that while hard skills are essential, the real drivers of success are critical thinking, problem-solving, learning how to learn, and working well with others. These are the skills that create a flexible, adaptable workforce that thrives in any environment.
Over the past eight years, we’ve trained over 1,000 students across industries like microelectronics, network technology, and sales. Employers want workers who can learn fast, solve problems, and make smart decisions. Our courses focus on these essential skills, using data to track progress and deliver measurable results. We help employees earn promotions, raises, and better jobs, while building stronger teams for employers.
Founder
Lead Educator
James has been a mentor, lecturer and teacher since 1998.
He is the principal designer of our curriculums and until recently was a part-time professor at Canadore College. He’s taught at many universities such as Queensand UofT, as well as run workshops for top Canadian businesses.
How to Make Great Decisions equips employees with the tools and frameworks necessary to consistently make informed, strategic, and effective decisions. This course enhances problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and adaptability, empowering employees to confidently navigate complex situations and drive optimal outcomes for their teams and organizations.
How to Learn is designed to foster continuous improvement and adaptability in the workplace by teaching employees effective learning strategies. This course provides practical approaches for mastering new skills, fostering a growth mindset, and optimizing the learning process to stay relevant and competitive in today's evolving job market.
Self Leadership empowers employees to take ownership of their professional growth and personal development. By enhancing self-awareness, goal-setting, and self-motivation, this course enables individuals to lead themselves more effectively, fostering accountability, productivity, and resilience in the workplace.