From Idea to Project: How the EMBA Sparked Anne Joyal’s New Entrepreneurial Dream
Discover how EMBA graduate Anne Joyal turned her New Business Challenge project into JOY Urban Social Spa—an innovative wellness concept born at McGill-HEC Montréal. A true EMBA success story in entrepreneurship and wellbeing.
Introverted Leaders: Strengthen Your Impact with the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA
Too often overlooked, introverted leaders bring powerful strengths to the table: calm presence, deep listening, thoughtful strategy. Yet they remain underrepresented in top executive roles. The McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA offers a transformative experience where introverted leaders can embrace their style, build confidence, expand their network, and amplify their impact, authentically.
MBA or EMBA: Understand the Real Difference and Choose the Right Program
MBA or EMBA? The answer comes down to one word: Executive. Are you a seasoned manager, senior executive, or entrepreneur? Are you looking for a program that aligns with your reality, your level of responsibility, and your ambitions? The McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA is not a weekend version of a traditional MBA.It’s an Executive MBA [...]
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day: A time to listen, learn, and move forward together
Each June, we take the time to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). It is an important opportunity to honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect, to listen, and to foster dialogue between Indigenous [...]
“Developing Global Leadership: The Impact of the Worldly Mindset EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal Module
Seeing Differently to Lead Better: The Worldly Mindset Module Every leader operates within a world shaped by their culture, context, and experience. But how does one become a leader capable of navigating complex and diverse environments with agility? This is precisely the goal of the Worldly Mindset module in the EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal program. [...]
Bridging Cultures, Sparking Ideas – A Reflection from Anjali, Current EMBA Participant
As Asian Heritage Month comes to a close, and as our cohort continues its learning journey in Dubai, we are proud to highlight the voice of one of our current participants, Anjali Mishra, whose story reflects the richness of multicultural identity and the value of diverse perspectives in leadership. Anjali holds both a Bachelor [...]
The Power of the EMBA: Alumni Success
Success continues beyond the EMBA With their degree in hand, many graduates of the EMBA McGill-HEC Montréal continue to grow with confidence, ambition, and impact. New roles, promotions, and transformative projects : these achievements reflect both their talent and what the EMBA helped bring to light in them. Explore a few examples of their [...]
Where We Come From. What We Build. Who We Become. | Winnie Chang (EMBA 2026)
Through her story, Winnie Chang, a participant in the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA, shares her journey as part of Asian Heritage Month.
True Happiness, in Her Own Words | Shu Yao (EMBA 202)
During Asian Heritage Month, we celebrate voices like that of Shu Yao, a McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA participant, who broaden our understanding of what success truly means.
Leadership, Legacy, and the Lessons of My Heritage | Jaber Tawil (EMBA 2026)
This article was written by Jaber Tawil, a current participant in the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program,in recognition of Asian Heritage Month in Canada, May 2025. Leadership, Legacy, and the Lessons of My Heritage by Jaber Tawil War, Peace, and the Legacy of Displacement I was born in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, [...]
