Thank you to Jennifer Ménard-Shand, Ciara Beauchemin, and Sylvia Palka Melo for sharing your insights on how leaders can make deliberate choices to create pathways for others. Read the full interview below.

International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements and leadership of women while advancing the global pursuit of gender equality. As part of our Women in Strategy initiative, we invited three leaders to share their perspectives on strategy, influence, and impact.

We sat down with Carla to discuss her career and leadership principles. She shared candid insights on leading through uncertainty, authentic communication, and why the convergence of energy, the economy, and the environment presents a powerful opportunity.

Carla Nell has led through change across sectors, grounded in caring, curiosity, & collaboration. From early private-sector challenges to leadership in Ontario’s energy sector, she brings a steady, people-centred approach to uncertainty & lasting impact. https://t.co/m1W9cfLU1S

He combines sharp strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to clients and colleagues, challenges ideas thoughtfully, and leads with integrity. Congratulations James, we are excited to see the continued impact you will make for our clients and Level5!

We are proud to share that James Hunter has been named a Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine. This recognition celebrates emerging leaders who are shaping the future of consulting. Anyone who has worked with James knows why he earned it.

Building strategies that stick requires lasting commitment, even under pressure. Without that foundation, even the best execution engines will falter. Learn how to take action: https://t.co/xdZqvvfuzX

The impact shows up in small ways at first. Strategic meetings get postponed twice, metrics stop being discussed, and resources drift toward competing priorities. While these aren't dramatic failures, they quietly signal that the strategy has become optional.

A strategy can be the absolute “right” one on paper and still fail without commitment from the team behind it. We've found that when organizations struggle to deliver, it often comes down to two common pitfalls tied to enduring commitment.

Building strategies that stick starts with setting the “right” foundation, because getting this right sets everything else up to work. Learn how to take action below

The pattern is consistent: strategies get developed in closed rooms, shaped more by assumptions than evidence, and ambitions stretch beyond what's realistic. Without clear trade-offs, everything stays on the list – which means nothing is actually prioritized.

When strategies fail to stick, it's because the strategy itself wasn't built to succeed. Through our research with 1,000+ leaders, we've identified three warning signs that show up when organizations are missing the right strategy, even when intentions are strong.

Our highlights from this year’s rankings: 🌎 #28 - Vault Consulting 50 North America 👥 #2 - Best Consulting Firms for Firm Culture 🤝 #7 - Best Consulting Firms for Interactions with Clients 🏢 #4 - Best Boutique Consulting Firms 👩‍💼 #10 - Best Consulting Firms for Women

...which makes this recognition especially meaningful for our team. It reflects the impact of our work, the strength of our culture, and the trust our clients place in us. Thank you to everyone who continues to be part of the Level5 story, helping us deliver strategies that stick

We’re proud to share that Level5 Strategy has been ranked #28 on Vault’s Top 50 Consulting Firms in North America for 2026, marking our second consecutive year on the list. Vault’s rankings are built on insights from thousands of consulting professionals across the industry...

A big thank you to our recruiting team for their continued commitment to developing future talent. If you’re interested in joining the Level5 team, we are currently hiring for a Consultant.

The next weekend at The Pre-Business Students' Network (PBSN) Case Interview Competition, our team judged the final round of the competitions and ran a workshop breaking down how consultants really think through problems.

Our recruiting team spent the last 2 weekends at Queen's & Western judging case competitions & talking strategy with students. At Q3C, we participated both as judges & panelists, watching students tackle real business problems then sharing what consulting looks like day-to-day.

📢 We’re hiring a Consultant. Level5 Strategy is looking for a curious, driven Consultant to join our team. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders to help complex organizations build commitment to strategic choices. Apply here: https://t.co/nYR1bzFKbD #Hiring

Wishing our clients, partners, and community all the best for the year to come. #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #HappyHolidays