Golfdale Consulting

Golfdale Consulting

Business Consulting and Services

Toronto, Ontario 1,037 followers

Research & Strategy | Leverage data to lead with compelling narratives and informed decisions

About us

We specialize in providing best-in-class Research and Strategy consulting. Our Founders have decades of executive-level experience in both the public and private sectors. They personally guide each Golfdale project. Research & Insights | We capture and transform data into compelling narratives. Leadership: Gary Edwards, PhD. is an accomplished researcher with a proven track record of providing effective counsel to prominent Global brands. Our research network is dedicated to providing insightful and transformative data that can enhance engagement strategies. 🔸 Leverage our +30-year expertise to optimize research strategies for superior brand outcomes 🔸 Design unbiased research projects for genuine discovery to enable well-informed decisions and impactful engagements 🔸 Utilize our advanced capabilities in sampling, data analysis, interactive survey design, and data-driven storytelling to yield actionable insights Strategy & Executive Advisory | We help you develop policy positions to engage key stakeholders. Leadership: Hande Bilhan is an experienced consultant known for elevating brand positioning through evidence-based policy development. Our team's evidence-based executive advisory empowers organizations to work collaboratively with their key stakeholders and establish win-win policy and regulatory outcomes. 🔸 Leverage our 30+ years of experience to craft evidence-based strategies that align with your goals and industry realities, ensuring effective navigation of highly regulated environments 🔸 Develop compelling research-based narratives that position your organization as a recognized authority, influencing key stakeholders in your field 🔸 Facilitate meaningful stakeholder engagement, ensuring your voice leads discussions and decision-making processes at the highest levels Connect with us to learn how you can leverage data to lead with compelling narratives and informed decisions.

Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2016
Specialties
Executive Consulting, Market Research, Surveys, Thought Leadership and White Papers, Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Data Science, Data Strategies, Strategy , Research, Customer Experience, Employee Experience, CX, Public Policy, WhitePaper, EX, optimize research, Executive Advisory, data analysis, data-driven storytelling, AI , Privacy , Data Privacy, stakeholder engagement, and Interactive Data

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  • Canada and the United States share a continent but were founded on distinct philosophical pillars: the U.S. championing "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," and Canada built on "peace, order, and good government." These guiding principles have historically complemented one another, fostering prosperity on both sides of the border. Yet, as Canada faces mounting challenges—declining #productivity, a weakening currency, and an expanding yet inefficient government—our foundational strengths are eroding. As geopolitical dynamics shift, particularly with the inauguration in the U.S., Canada must look inward to rediscover its core principles and address the systemic failures that threaten our #competitiveness and #stability. Gary Edwards, PhD. delves into these pressing issues in his insightful analysis, exploring how a return to operational excellence could restore Canada's traditional strengths. I encourage you to read his article and join the conversation about how we can reclaim Canada's promise through better governance and leadership. #cdnpoli #onpoli #cusma #inauguration

    As today's U.S. presidential inauguration unfolds, I offer a follow-up analysis to my post on corporate leadership styles that might shape Canada's political future. This analysis focuses on our two nations' foundational principles and the pressing need for federal leadership in Canada, converging at a pivotal moment in our history. You can find a link to my original post in the comments below.

    Canada at the Crossroads: A Leadership Vacuum Meets Global Turbulence

    Canada at the Crossroads: A Leadership Vacuum Meets Global Turbulence

    Gary Edwards, PhD on LinkedIn

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    As today's U.S. presidential inauguration unfolds, I offer a follow-up analysis to my post on corporate leadership styles that might shape Canada's political future. This analysis focuses on our two nations' foundational principles and the pressing need for federal leadership in Canada, converging at a pivotal moment in our history. You can find a link to my original post in the comments below.

    Canada at the Crossroads: A Leadership Vacuum Meets Global Turbulence

    Canada at the Crossroads: A Leadership Vacuum Meets Global Turbulence

    Gary Edwards, PhD on LinkedIn

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    Royal Ontario Museum’s newest exhibit, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. (Auschwitz Exhibition), opens to the public today. Survivor testimonials, historical documentation, and firsthand accounts create a powerful connection to the more than 500 displayed original objects on loan mainly from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, as well as 20+ global collections – many never before seen in Canada. UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is proud to sponsor ROM’s presentation of this internationally touring exhibition, created by Musealia and co-produced by the Auschwitz Memorial. In addition, UJA’s Toronto Holocaust Museum is proud to support the exhibition as the educational partner. Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. runs until September 1, 2025. Book your visit in advance through rom.ca.

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    Your partner for a fun, impactful, and growth-focused journey. I help enterprises, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits thrive with creative strategies. Let’s co-create a brighter future together.

    "LinkedIn Growth Hacks Every SMB Needs!" – Catch me on CanadianSME's Podcast. I had the chance to share action-packed LinkedIn strategies on the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine Podcast! If you're an entrepreneur or leader looking to supercharge your LinkedIn game, this one's for you.  🎬Watch the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/ecEc_a6F In this episode, I spill the tea on how SMBs can: 👥  Build meaningful connections  🚀 Boost engagement that matters  🔑 Unlock new opportunities on LinkedIn Big shoutout to CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for championing Canadian small businesses and creating a platform that helps us all stay ahead in a competitive market. Your work is making waves! Ready to take your LinkedIn profile from "meh" to "wow"? Let's make your presence pop with purpose and work harder for your goals! Let's connect and chat: https://bit.ly/489YF1u  After watching, drop your thoughts in the comments—I want to hear your take! #LinkedInGrowth #SMBSuccess #CanadianSME #LinkedInMarketing #GrowYourBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowthTips #LinkedInForLeaders

    LinkedIn Unlocked: Transforming SMBs with Andrew Charles Edwards

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    Today, we honour Simon Wiesenthal, the namesake of FSWC and a beacon of justice and humanity, on his birthday. Wiesenthal dedicated his life to seeking accountability for Holocaust atrocities and ensuring that future generations never forget the lessons of history. His legacy inspires us daily to combat hate and promote human rights. May his memory continue to guide us in the fight for justice and against antisemitism.

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    Research | Policy | Strategy

    As we entered the new year, my mom sent me a WhatsApp message reminding me of the timeless words of Turkish poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı. He has been an inspiration to me and to millions of others to envision a world filled with peace, love, and unity. In this spirit, I’m sharing my English translation/rendition of his beautiful message of hopes for a better year ahead. Wishing my LinkedIn community a wonderful 2025, filled with harmony, true connection, and the warmth of friendship! May it be a year like this: Where skies are blue, and fields are gold, Green branches hold blossoms bold. Let it be a year like this: No sorrow crowns our heads, no longing hearts, An end to wars, as peace imparts. May it be a year like this: No rich, no poor, just kindness flow, As winter’s warmth brings homes aglow. Let it be a year like this: Where life feels pure, like love's embrace, If grief must come, let death find grace, And keep its touch from youth’s bright face. Let life be filled with peace untold, And filled with love, both pure and bold May our new year bring hope anew, With friendship, joy, as skies stay blue.

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  • Wishing our LinkedIn community a prosperous and insightful 2025! As we reflect on 2024, we are proud to celebrate a year of impactful research, thought leadership, and industry collaboration. 📘 Key Publications: 💡 TrustArc's 5th Annual Global Privacy Benchmark Survey: Highlighting top privacy risks and the growing importance of privacy competence. 💡Governance in the Era of AI: A Decision-Maker's Guide: Addressing AI's impact on governance and strategic decision-making. 💡Security Compass 2024 State of Security by Design and Threat Modeling: Emphasizing early integration of security measures in software development. 💡The 2024 State of Secure Development & ATO in U.S. Government Agencies: Exploring cybersecurity advancements in U.S. government strategies. 💡2024 Ontario Economic Report: Conducting the survey on behalf of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on Ontario's economic challenges, including inflation, interest rates, and skills gaps. 💡Research on behalf of Primerica, to gather deep insights on the state of financial security of Canadians. 🎤 Leadership Spotlight: Our founder Gary Edwards, PhD Edwards was proud of his contributions at the C.D. Howe Institute presenting on thought-provoking issues ranging from financial security to cybersecurity, offering innovative solutions and actionable strategies to address key challenges. Gary also led several webinars on topics ranging from #AI's impact on #privacy, to various topics related to #cybersecurity. Gary’s insights continue to drive meaningful dialogue and change across industries. Giving Back to Our Communities: As business leaders our founders believe in the power of giving back. This year, they contributed to various initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering our communities: 🛏️ 🔰 Hande continued serving on the board of 360°kids, supporting at-risk youth. This year Hande also joined the board of the Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Initiative, a registered charity, which aims to spread legal, financial, and cultural awareness. 👨🎓 Gary served as a judge for StartUp Lab Laurier's pitch competition, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs. As a Wilfrid Laurier University alumni where Gary completed both this Master's and his Ph.D., he is always happy to help future graduates. Adding a new academic institution this year, he joined a panel of judges for Northeastern University's business pitch competition for their Master's class. 🌐 Gary also contributed to the cybersecurity industry through his role on the board of the Cyber Security Global Alliance, fostering innovation and global collaboration. This year’s accomplishments would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our clients, channel partners, and our support team. Thank you for your collaboration and trust in us. A special shoutout to designACE, the Brondesbury Group, and the Logit Group - your support was crucial to our success 🙏 #YearInReview #ThoughtLeadership #2024Recap #2025

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