“Our team is situated in upwards of 7 countries and we valued Laraine and Kristen’s ability to walk us through what it meant to recognize our situation, navigate our cultural experiences and build upon our strengths so we could truly embody a growth mindset. Laraine was flexible on the content and always quick to respond in what was a very chaotic time of COVID-19.”
Anna PasicHead of Strategy and Business Development, 3M
“Laraine has been partnering with Medtronic Canada on its diversity and inclusion journey for over 10 years. She has been instrumental in helping our leadership team develop awareness of unconscious bias, build intercultural competence leveraging the IDI and working with us to bridge gaps to becoming more inclusive leaders.
The “Inclusive Leadership in Action: Levering the Intercultural Development Inventory” workshop delivered recently was excellent and very relevant to the current environment.”
Yvonne FarquharsonDirector, Human Resources, Medtronic Canada
“Laraine has been a highly praised facilitator amongst our people leaders in their diversity and inclusion learning journey. Her approach, both in person and online in a virtual classroom setting, has been an engaging experience resulting in a positive contribution to our culture.”
Angela VanikiotisSenior Manager, Talent Management and Organization Development, Royal Canadian Mint
“Laraine Kaminsky has been a tremendous business partner helping us advance our understanding of unconscious bias as part of our leadership development. She brings remarkable knowledge and proven strategies for recognizing and addressing bias in the workplace. Her presentation is engaging and impactful.”
Mary PostCEO, The American Academy of Neurology
“It’s an absolute delight working with both Laraine and Kristen – not only do they have a wealth of experience and knowledge, they are responsive, helpful, practical, and engaging. You will learn a lot from them and more importantly, have fun along the way!”
Melissa SpencerChief People Officer, Metrie
“Global LK is an insightful partner in learning matters of Engagement Diversity and Inclusion. They work in collaboration and demonstrate great professionalism, knowledge and flexibility in helping us ensure that our Leadership and Development National Offering supports our business priority of reflecting contemporary Canada.”
Yineska SaavedraSenior Advisor Learning & Development, CBC/Radio-Canada
“Working with Laraine is a joy! She brings knowledge and insight gained from decades of personal experience. Her stories and teaching on cultural agility are transformational.”
Kendal JollyCulture and Brand Awareness, Toll Brothers
“Laraine has the keen ability to connect with people. Her lifelong dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion comes through every keynote speech and every workshop she leads. She is an engaging storytelling, and her energy and strive to deliver quality content to her clients are values that are demonstrated consistently throughout GlobalLK.”
Julie DubienDirector of Human Resources, GRICS
“GlobalLK provided valued assistance in managing the initial critical conversation about race that we began in 2020 in response to the outcry from the Black community, and supplied employees, our executive and board with the Intercultural Development Instrument (IDI), giving us important foundational insight into how behaviours guide inclusion.”
Michael KanevaChief Diversity Officer, Export Development Canada
“Whether it’s presenting at a conference, consulting with organizations of all sizes, or providing guidance to senior executives, GlobalLK’s work is consistently well-researched and aligned with the latest trends. The work Laraine has provided to FCT has been of great quality with a truly global perspective.”
Sharon WingfelderVP Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, FCT
“Laraine masterfully facilitates conversations in the moment. She targets the content to the audience and she has been instrumental in advancing our global inclusive leadership programs.”
Senior Executive at a large IT company
“Laraine Kaminsky has more experience in DEI than almost any other consultant in Canada. Her approach is thoughtful, intersectional, and above all ethical. Plus she has an excellent team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals supporting GlobalLK. I am honoured to partner with Laraine and GlobalLK.”
Cathy Gallagher-LouisyPresident, CGL Consulting
