Why we partner.

The Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary is an internationally recognized centre of excellence in brain and mental health research and education, based within the Cumming School of Medicine and working in partnership with Alberta Health Services. 

Its work spans areas such as brain function and behaviour, mental health, neurological disorders, and the impact of stress and environment on brain health.

The Mathison Centre at the University of Calgary focuses on advancing research and education in mental health.  The Centre works in close connection with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and supports initiatives such as the Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST).

The Canadian Mindfulness Research Center, led by Sanjeev Kumar provides evidence-informed mindfulness and meditation programs designed to support mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Their work focuses on helping individuals and teams better understand how attention, stress, and habitual thought patterns influence performance, decision-making, and behaviour. 

Embody offers practical, science-informed education focused on how the nervous system shapes stress, communication, decision-making, resilience, and human connection. Through experiential learning and nervous-system-informed tools, individuals and organizations gain greater self-awareness, adaptability, and capacity to navigate complexity and pressure more effectively. 

Dr. Carlos Davidovich is an international executive coach, speaker, and expert in neuromanagement: the application of neuroscience to leadership, organizational performance, and decision-making. Carlos is also a professor of Neuromanagement in international MBA programs, a TEDx speaker, author of Five Brain Leadership, and a thought leader affiliated with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.