From the boat to the boardroom and back
Robin Hornstein developed the Corporate Dragon model of organizational development techniques after seven years of leading
one of Canada’s most successful amateur
paddling organizations.
She started dragon boating for the sport and soon discovered
that
it’s so much more. Working with her team, building and
developing their strengths together with the same goal in
mind, she soon recognized dragon boating’s potential
as
a
highly effective workplace model and as a powerful
organizational development tool that gets to the heart of
what
makes an organization tick.
After first conceptualizing her particular approach to
building a healthy organizational workplace environment
through her own experience as a competitive dragon boat
racer, Robin went
on to develop, perfect and apply
her highly
effective workplace
model and organizational
development tool
in the private sector.
Since 2005,Corporate Dragon Programs Inc. has offered
a distinctive organizational development methodology that gets to the heart of an organization by transforming individuals into productive teams through dragon boating and the collaboration
and wellness
insights it offers.
The professionals that conduct the Corporate Dragon
programs bring a wealth of experience in business,
education and sport to their clients. Their ability to
integrate these elements into a powerful program is
unparalleled. The learning methods and techniques work
seamlessly with the dragon boating to renewed energy
and enthusiasm and create
powerful transformations
throughout your team.
ROBIN HORNSTEIN - President and CEO
TESSA TRASLER - Organization Practitioner
Robin Hornstein likes to makes things happen. She’s a passionate, no-nonsense woman who always uses her entrepreneurial and creative skills together to bring out the best in people and their work. Robin holds an MBA from Concordia’s John Molson School of Business and before studying business developed her creative and performance skills as a professional opera singer.“So many positive results come from this perfect team model,” says Robin. “Each person is asked to bring their skills to the boat and the resulting team.
Upbeat and inspiring best describe how people see Tessa Trasler. When she enters a room her persona fills the space, and her unique blend of confidence, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness leaves an impression on everyone. In fact, people often want to spend time with Tessa to learn what she has to say. As a McGill alumnus, she gladly shares her knowledge by mentoring the university’s Arts and Science undergraduate students. A scientist by training, Tessa earned her Masters in Genetics combining her ...
FRED HEESE - Dragon Boat Director
HOPE SEIDMAN - Educational Technology
For decades, Fred Heese has been a leader in Canadian sports both on and off the water. In the 1960s, he was a member of Canada’s National and Olympic canoe teams and later was a successful sprint canoe coach at two Toronto–area canoe clubs. He also became one of North America’s top marathon canoe racers.
Fred started dragon boating in the late 1980s as a member, and later coach, of the Toronto Mens Dragon Boat Team. In 1997, he founded and became
Hope Seidman is a specialist in educational and learning processes. For the past decade she has worked as a consultant to help companies improve employee and client education programs, and to develop training and assessment tools. She has studied in Canada and the US and has a degree in Psychology, a Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), and a Ph.D. in Educational Technology.
Hope has worked for companies in many areas including pharmaceutical,
KRISTINA BELLOWS - Water Safety
JENNIFER ABBATIELLO - Business Development
Kristina manages waterfront safety and a team of lifeguards for Corporate Dragon. She is passionate about sports, particularly on the water, and believes that Corporate Dragon offers a unique way for people to discover their strengths.
“I came to Corporate Dragon because I believe in its philosophy. Corporate Dragon is committed to team and individual success by providing a well-rounded, healthy and enjoyable experience no matter what your
fitness level or ...
When Jennifer Abbatiello describes her approach to business success, she can summarize it in a few simple words: building teams – inspiring excellence – generating results. So it’s only fitting that Jennifer should lead business development at Corporate Dragon.
Throughout Jennifer’s career, she has successfully engaged and empowered high performance teams that have consistently exceeded all expectations and targets. Jennifer has managed large teams, huge budgets, multinational
ESTHER RUSS - Massage Therapy
LOUIS LAMBERT LAGACÉ - Consulting Dietitian
Esther provides a vital component to the Corporate Dragon programs with shiatsu massage therapy. For more than 10 years, she has provided advanced shiatsu massage through her private practice. Esther has also studied and practices therapeutic touch, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, thai yoga massage, and soft tissue release. Esther is a member of the Fédération québecoise des massothérapeutes.
Louise Lambert-Lagacé believes in the power of food. She advocates nutritious food choices as an integral part of obtaining and maintaining health and wellness. Long before this idea was in the mainstream, she was proving its merit through her professional and clinical work.
Louise is in high demand as a speaker across the country. Her popularity has grown thanks to her many books and appearances on television. She has devoted much of her time to volunteer positions with government, universities,
KEN BREAKER - Operations
“To see people accomplish something at the end of the day that they didn’t think they could do at the beginning of the day” is just one of the things that excites Ken about working with Corporate Dragon. And he gets a close-up view of these accomplishments because he manages operations on and off the docks, where he ensures a seamless flow of activity in and out of the dragon boats.
Ken has an uncanny intuition for things mechanical: he can pretty much
