CL Network develops and delivers customize training, keynote presentations and facilitation solutions that shift performance. Our solutions are anchored in adult learning principles. We believe that a fun and dynamic learning environment, challenges participants to grow professionally and personally. We work with our clients to build sustainable, long-term solutions that transform performance and increase employee engagement.
Our Values
Our Values
We are TRUSTWORTHY
- Integrity is the cornerstone of everything we do
- Confidentiality, Trust and Transparency are the pillars of our client relationships
- We deliver on our promises
We are LISTENERS
- We “dig deep” and listen to understand your team, your challenges and your vision
- We value empathy by creating learning environments where individuals and teams can be heard
- We inspire change throughout the training process by driving discussion and listening
We are RESULTS DRIVEN
- Our client’s success is our ultimate goal
- We focus on helping you elevate your team’s technical and soft skills capabilities to achieve results
- We act like owners, providing coaching support and advice for your teams long after the workshop has been delivered
We are STRATEGIC
- We customize our workshops or keynote addresses to help your organization succeed
- Our solutions are relevant; tactical in approach and practical in application
- Our industry experience allows us to bring “real life” examples to the learning environment
We CARE
- Training is personal to us! We love helping individuals discover their hidden potential and confidence to elevate their performance
- We adapt to cultural differences to build trust and connection
- We appreciate the opportunity to develop future leaders and highly engaged employees
Learn how we can help you and your team succeed!
Our Team
Cindy Novak, President
Cindy has 30 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership roles within the foodservice, hospitality and consumer goods industries. Her intimate understanding of operations, logistics, sales and marketing gives her a unique ability to challenge, inform, energize and hold accountable any team.
Cindy is an expert in sales team transformation, emerging leader development, and the enhancement of organizational talent in the areas of communication and coaching. She is known for her charismatic, creative and highly engaging training style. Her candor, energy and insights provide participants with relevant concepts and the simple, yet effective strategies to apply them. Cindy’s sensitivity to cultural nuances has allowed her to train teams in China, Japan, Singapore, Latin American, Europe and the Middle East.
Cindy is passionate about elevating women leaders by building knowledge and professional networks. She was a founding member of the Canadian Women’s Foodservice Forum and actively supports NEW – Network of Executive Women’s Mentoring events. She is a recognized speaker and panelist for diversity and inclusion workshops. She currently sits as a member of the Academic Advisory Board for the Humber College Hospitality and Tourism Programs.
Joan Bartlett, Senior Facilitator
Joan Bartlett is the newest member of the CL Network team. She has over 25 years of experience in a variety of senior management roles within the foodservice, hospitality and retail industries. She holds a diploma in Adult Education from St Francis Xavier University.
Joan is known for her passion and sincerity in elevating people to become the best version of themselves possible. Her ability to inspire others through her high energy and engaging training style speaks to her commitment of enhancing organizational talent. As a woman and a business leader, Joan has the ability to connect with her audience challenging them to lead, inspire and achieve.
Joan’s background in various leadership roles including sales, operations and talent development provide her with the understanding needed to enhance the development of organizational talent. She has an intimate understanding of change management, communication, coaching and performance management.
As a diversity champion I love helping female leaders elevate performance by developing their skills and confidence to “Lead, Inspire and Achieve”.
– Cindy Novak
Recognition
Women’s Foodservice Forum – Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to a WFF volunteer who makes significant and sustainable contributions and enthusiastically pursues the goals and mission of WFF.
Women of Influence – Canadian Diversity Champion
Cindy was recognized with other industry leaders for their consistent dedication and commitment to:
- Sponsoring and mentoring senior executive women
- Advancing women in business
- Leading and developing innovative diversity initiatives and programs across Canada
- Championing diversity in the workplace and boardroom
- Contributing significantly to thought leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion
As a diversity champion I love helping female leaders elevate performance by developing their skills and confidence to “Lead, Inspire and Achieve”.