Biography
Roger Cecchetto, who has been has been part-time at George Brown since 2008, has over 25 years of leadership experience grounded in the foundations of learning and development. His most recent corporate human resources role was as senior leadership consultant and coach and he is currently the owner of a consulting firm, Dynamic Directions. A husband and father of four, Roger has designed and facilitated numerous programs, workshops and keynotes. With a commitment to always “raising the leadership bar” both professionally and personally, he has coordinated the efforts of numerous business advisory groups, project teams and corporate efforts.
His passion for life and learning, and his desire to always be a player in the game of life rather than someone who chooses to sit in the stands, have resulted in Roger’s unique facilitation style that encourages his students to focus on keeping it real, never quitting, giving back and understanding that it’s all about the people.
Academic Credentials
Human Resource Management certificate, University of Toronto, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Anthropology, University of Toronto, 1979
Areas of Specialization
Human Resource Management
Coaching
Performance Management
Recruitment and Selection
Psychology
Philosophy
Interpersonal Communication
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Coaching
Management Development
Instructional Design
Facilitation
Public Speaking
Performance Management
Human Resources
Employee Engagement
Influencing and Selling Skills
Talent Management
Business Relationships
Team Building
Conflict Utilization
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Case Management
Career Highlights
2008-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
1997-Present – President, Dynamic Directions Communications Group Inc
2004-2012 – Leadership Consultant and Coach, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
1997-1999 – Fundraising Manager, United Way of Greater Toronto
1992-1995 – Director, Operations, Workers’ Compensation Board
1989-1992 – Manager, Training & Development, Workers’ Compensation Board
Other Activities
Corporate Coach – Leadership Alchemy
CoveyLink Licensed Facilitator – Leading at the Speed of Trust
VitalSmarts Licensed Facilitator – Influencer, Crucial Confrontations
President – Toronto Beach Rotary Club
Awards
Canadian Award for Training Excellence, New Manager Program, CSTD, 2005
Leadership Chair Campaign Recipient, United Way of Greater Toronto, 2005
Leadership Chair Campaign Recipient, United Way of Greater Toronto, 2004
