Paul Mohapel began his career as a neuroscientist, and while working in Sweden he had an epiphany that inspired him to leave science and move towards leadership. Today, he uses his knowledge of the brain, psychology and leadership to consult, facilitate and educate with organizations. Mohapel believes that effective leadership requires a holistic approach that requires emotional, spiritual, social and systemic thinking skills. His research interests include the biological and social underpinnings of leadership. Both, as an educator and a facilitator, he takes this holistic approach so that learners can connect more deeply with the content.
Experience
Mohapel works with a wide array of clients, ranging from private corporations to health care, to build greater leadership capacity. He has taught at the postgraduate level for 17 years. In addition to teaching at Royal Roads, Mohapel is a faculty for the Canadian Medical Association, both designing and facilitating workshops for physicians. His areas of expertise include emotional intelligence, mindfulness, engagement, interpersonal communication, team processes, talent management, strength-based leadership, and curriculum and research design.
He is a certified facilitator in the following: Bar-On EQ-I; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Insights Discovery; Instructional Skills Workshop; Problem-Based Learning; and Team Building.
Education
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PhD in psychology
University of Victoria
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Master’s in Leadership and Training
Royal Roads University
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Master’s of Science
Carleton University
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Bachelor of Science in psychology
Carleton University
Awards
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European Union Operating Research Grant
For $800,000
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Lund Foundation Research Award
For $50,000
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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
For $70,000
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Ontario Graduate Teaching Fellowship
For $12,000