About SPARK Catalyst

Turning today’s disruptions into your competitive advantage! Spark Catalyst is your guide through these times of business uncertainty, illuminating hidden opportunities and proven success strategies.

Our Mission

We deliver actionable insights from industry experts, helping leaders navigate disruption and drive meaningful change.

What We Offer

Bold Ideas: Challenge conventional wisdom with thought-provoking perspectives from experienced business professionals who question the status quo.
Practical Strategies: Access real-world solutions from leaders who've overcome today’s toughest business challenges.
Actionable Insights: Learn from case studies and proven approaches you can implement today.
Early access to new opportunities. Find out what trends the experts are seeing while they are still forming!
Expert Network: Connect with C-suite executives, innovators, and investors shaping the future of business.

Get in Touch

Interested in contributing or partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out at yasmin@ctr.ca.

Team

Yasmin Glanville

Founder, Spark Catalyst CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, CTR Inc.

Yasmin is a purpose-driven executive, strategist and innovator committed to helping organizations re-engineer, grow and communicate to succeed in a world of constant change. She has worked on major consulting projects for such organizations as Allied, Vale, IBM, TELUS, EY, Scotiabank, PC Financial, Siemens, Blackstone Energy, AECON, Lendified, Government of Canada, and the UN.

Yasmin’s qualifications include certificates in Strategic Exits, Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning, and Executive Coaching. Facilitation and Design Thinking. Her graduate studies in Systems Thinking have focused on organizational design, development, and culture change.

Rick Spence

Senior Editor

Rick is an experienced business writer and communications consultant, specializing in growth, innovation and sustainability. He has been managing editor of the Financial Times of Canada, and has edited PROFIT, The Magazine for Canadian Entrepreneurs, University of Toronto Magazine, and the Director Journal (for the Institute of Corporate Directors). His communications clients include organizations such as IBM, RBC, and the Ontario government.

Rick currently hosts the Startup Canada Podcast, and is editor at large for Corporate Knights magazine.

Shyine Makin

Digital Communications and Social Media Manager

Shyine translates strategy into clear, compelling visual and digital experiences. She specializes in brand systems, content design, and multi-channel campaigns that strengthen storytelling, engagement, and impact.