About the Braintrust
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About the Braintrust Professional Institute
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Leadership Team
Randall Craig
CEO
Randall has held a long-time position at KPMG, was an executive at an American public company, and founded (and exited) two of his own companies. He has served over 100 organizations as an advisor or board member, leads the Braintrust Professional Institute, and is a venture partner at a VC. Randall has written 8 books and has built a library with over 1100 resources. Randall delivers C-suite coaching, facilitates high-stakes meetings, and delivers key training courses.
Randall has been inducted into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame, earned a Black Belt in Karate, and has written a Broadway-style musical. He holds an FCMC, CFA, MBA, CSP, iGP, and is a certified Basadur Simplexity facilitator.
Ronja Francoeur
VP, Professional Development
Ronja has held prior roles as a facilitator and marketing leader in an advisory firm, and is an expert in marketing and digital marketing management. Ronja is responsible for the operational leadership of the Braintrust Professional Institute, and has co-created the library of Braintrust courses and resource kits. She advises leaders on the best way to invest in their leadership, motivate their teams, and scale their businesses, and delivers key training courses.
Ronja speaks French, is an active community leader, and a graduate of the Innovation Governance Program. She holds an Honours BA from York University, in addition to a Certificate of Technical and Professional Writing.
Our Values
• We are honest, ethical, and always do the right thing.
• We care deeply about people and the relationships we build.
• We care deeply about our clients' success.
• We are passionate about what we do.
• We believe in teamwork and sharing our knowledge.
• We always put skin in the game – with our clients and the communities we serve.
• We only work with the best clients and partners.
• We never compromise on the quality of our work.
• We deliver a quality experience at every touchpoint.
• We always keep our promises to our clients and our colleagues.
• We deliver fresh ideas that make a difference.
• We aren't afraid to think differently.
• We innovate: we seek new and better ways to do what we do.
• We thrive on change because we create it for clients – and adopt it ourselves.
• We are critical thinkers who bring depth to every interaction.
• We are exceptional communicators (coaching one-on-one, facilitating, or delivering a keynote).
• We take initiative.
• We are responsive and have a sense of urgency.
• We meet deadlines and budgets.
• We solve clients problems - the ones they see and the ones they don't.
• We deliver value for our fees.
• We are easy to work with. And we have fun.
How We Help Scale Organizations
Build key skills in your team (and your leadership),
develop competitive advantage, alignment, and growth.
or in-person workshops.
Offsite, onsite or virtual – take the time to work on your business to regroup, align, and kickoff your next phase of growth.
Improve business acumen and management skills with MBA-in-a-Day and Management Essentials Programs.
Motivate your team, launch an initiative, and deliver a strong message... all aligned with your priorities.
Upskill key employees with specific and practical self-paced learning to sharpen core business and marketing skills.
Curious how we can help level up your organization?
Book a call to discuss possibilities, challenges and how he might help.
How We Help
Scale Organizations
Scale Organizations
Build key skills in your team (and your leadership), develop competitive advantage, alignment, and growth.
An integrated program to drive significant change: Builds capacity to connect your strategy and execution.
12-month CPD/CE program with monthly virtual presentations and weekly micro-learning reinforcements.
Upskill key employees with specific and practical self-paced learning to sharpen core business and marketing skills.
Improve business acumen and management skills with MBA-in-a-Day and Management Essentials Programs
Keynotes at Kick-offs and Conferences
Motivate your team, launch an initiative, and deliver a strong message... all aligned with your priorities.
Content and training partnership options to amplify your existing offerings.
Gainsharing options to save time, deliver member value, and earn non-dues revenue.
Curious? Questions? Interested in exploring the possibilities?