The Adaptive Leadership workshop Series Presents

Struggle well: Experiments with Resilience

with Mark Gasparotto

May 20, 2025

about this adaptive leadership workshop session

In today’s fast-changing world, resilience is more than a buzzword—it’s a learned skill and a strategic advantage. In this high-impact workshop, Colonel (Ret’d) Mark Gasparotto shares battle-tested methods to strengthen leadership, navigate adversity, and foster resilience. Participants will engage in hands-on experiments that translate military resilience into practical leadership and organizational tools.

key takeaways

  • Determine your resilience “start state” with an online assessment
  • Explore neuroscience and physiology of resilience
  • Apply techniques used by elite athletes and veterans
  • Build systems to perform under stress and recover after adversity
  • Create an action plan to strengthen resilience across five domains: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational
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details

DATE:
Tuesday, May 20

LOCATION:
Regus Workspaces, Boardroom, 650 – Cochrane Drive, Markham, ON L3R 0B8
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TIME:
Arrival at 8:00 AM | Program runs 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SPEAKER:
Mark Gasparotto

PRICE:
$550 + HST ($621.50)

Continental breakfast and lunch included

featured speaker:

Mark Gasparotto

Mark Gasparotto is a leadership development expert, decorated military veteran, and President of The Gasparotto Group. With over two decades of experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, including key leadership roles in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Haiti, Mark brings a depth of perspective few others can. He holds a Master’s in Leadership and co-authored the book Clearing the Way, also an award-winning documentary. His work focuses on resilience, team dynamics, and creating organizations that thrive under pressure.

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