LeedHR Named Finalist for Best Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards
(August 5th, 2025) – Toronto, ON – LeedHR, a leadership development firm specializing in assessment, training, and coaching with a focus on emotional intelligence, has been named a finalist for Best Service Provider of the Year at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards, presented by HRD Canada.
The Canadian HR Awards is a national event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the Canadian human resources profession. It acknowledges the contributions of HR professionals, teams, and employers who are driving organizational success and building a competitive advantage. Being shortlisted in the Best Service Provider of the Year category highlights LeedHR’s impact in delivering high-quality, human-centred leadership development solutions to business and HR teams across industries in Canada.
Charles Fortier, Co-Founder LeedHR
“This recognition is a huge honour for our team and the clients we serve,” says Charles Fortier, Co-Founder at LeedHR. “We believe great leadership is at the heart of all business success, and our mission to help leaders lead with better human skills is a key lever for that. Being nominated alongside such respected organizations is a meaningful reflection of the work we do every day.”
LeedHR’s nomination reflects its success in elevating emotional intelligence in leaders through interactive programs that combine evidence-based assessments, experiential training, and expert coaching. Over the past year, LeedHR has partnered with organizations across sectors—from construction and healthcare to tech and higher education—to embed emotional intelligence into leadership strategies and team development efforts.
Angela Payne, Co-Founder LeedHR
“Our goal has always been to deliver leadership development that’s both practical and transformative,” says Angela Payne, Co-Founder at LeedHR. “This nomination reflects the trust our clients place in us and the results we’ve been able to achieve together by focusing on what matters most—people.”
Winners will be announced at the Canadian HR Awards gala on September 18, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
About LeedHR
LeedHR believes that the single most impactful way to increase employee engagement within an organization is by helping leaders develop the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. Founded in Toronto by two business leaders and longtime colleagues, LeedHR is a leadership development firm specializing in assessment, training, and coaching focused on emotional intelligence.
Our mission is to help leaders lead with better human skills so organizations can build stronger leadership cultures, resulting in higher engagement and productivity. LeedHR offers programs for leaders at all levels, using practical tools and strategies that make emotional intelligence applicable in everyday leadership situations.