About

Dr. Erica Carleton is an Associate Professor of Leadership and the Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at the Hill Levene School of Business, University of Regina. She is a Regina-based professor, researcher, speaker, and trainer, and earned her PhD in Management from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in 2015. Her research focuses on leader health and well-being, how leadership behaviour shapes employee experiences and performance, and how women navigate the challenges of getting and staying at the top of organizations. Erica has secured federal, provincial, and university funding to support her research and is a co-editor of Sleep and Work: Research Insights for the Workplace (Oxford University Press, 2016). Her research has been widely featured in the media, including The Globe and Mail, the Leader-Post, Global News, CBC Radio, and The New York Times. Beyond academia, she delivers research-backed talks and training designed to be accessible and engaging for public, not-for-profit, and corporate audiences.

Emily McNair is a Regina-based leadership educator, consultant, and doctoral researcher. She is a Lecturer in Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, and Project Management at the Hill Levene School of Business, University of Regina and began her career in consulting in 2007. Her doctoral research examines gendered ageism and its effects on women’s motivation to pursue and sustain leadership roles in academia.

Emily brings a practical, outcomes-focused approach to leadership development, combining evidence-based tools with engaging learning design and polished, executive-ready resources. She holds a Master of Administration in Leadership, along with professional designations including Project Management Professional, Certified Management Consultant, and Chartered Marketer. She is also certified to facilitate ColourSpectrums™ modules and is certified administer EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 emotional intelligence assessments and coaching.