Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility HR Consultant & Cultural Transformation Expert

Proven iDEA Leadership for Every Sector.

“A promise to meet you where you are, but a commitment to not leaving you there.”

Empowering Diverse Voices & Creating Lasting Impact

PENNY DROP ADVISORY aims to be a fresh set of eyes and a trusted confidant, collaborating to co-create innovative ideas and solutions, for the challenges and opportunities currently being faced or anticipated. 

With a lifetime of diverse experiences and an unexpected professional career transition 18 years ago – leaving a revenue generating business, to leading the IDEA offices of companies like IBM Canada and HSBC Bank – Penny Drop Advisory has the knowledge and capabilities to move your organization forward. 

In engaging with penny drop moments, we draw from both our lived and professional journeys. This evolution has developed us to provide unique perspectives, providing consulting services to both premier and smaller firms. We look forward to assisting your organization members encounter their own “penny drop” moments.

Penny Drop Services Include:

  • Strategic consultant in building IDEA frameworks & inclusive HR policies

    A proven track record at companies like HSBC and IBM. Successes include transforming corporate cultures and implementing long-term IDEA strategies that create inclusive workplaces where diversity thrives and employees feel empowered to succeed.

  • Renowned speaker & thought leader in HR & IDEA

    Invited to speak at prominent organizations such as HRMA Canada, the Conference Board of Canada, and the British Consulate Board of Trade. Regularly mentors emerging IDEA leaders and advises organizations on the intersection of HR and IDEA to drive meaningful change.

  • Trusted HR consultant for IDEA - focused organizational change

    Collaborated with HR teams and executive leadership to guide large-scale cultural transformations, resulting in improved workforce representation, more inclusive hiring practices, and enhanced employee engagement. This work has made him a sought-after advisor for companies looking to elevate their IDEA efforts.

  •  Culturally aware HR consultant with a business development focus

    This approach has driven over $4M in new business by positioning IDEA as a strategic asset rather than just a compliance factor. With consultative HR expertise, companies are guided to integrate IDEA into every aspect of their operations, from talent acquisition to retention, resulting in long-term cultural and financial growth.

  • Empathetic leader with personal experience driving his work 

    Leadership is deeply rooted in empathy and a commitment to cultural change. The consulting approach focuses on creating inclusive environments where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

At Penny Drop Advisory, our values underpin our superpowers:

Trust Building: We prioritize building and maintaining your trust, ensuring our relationships are founded on integrity, vulnerability and transparency.

Courageous Conversations: We commit to open and honest dialogue, embracing the difficult discussions necessary for growth and progress.

Shared Commitment: We believe in leading by example; we will never ask you to do something we would not do ourselves.

While much progress has been made in advancing diversity and inclusion, it’s time to shift the focus from strategy to empathy

In this keynote, Tej Singh Hazra emphasized the importance of leading diversity and inclusion work from the heart, not just the head. He shared how heart-led leadership transformed workplace culture and drove meaningful, lasting change.

-Keynote Speaking-


Penny Drop’s services are designed for leaders and decision-makers who are committed to building inclusive workplaces, including:

Who We Serve

Board Chairs

Chief People Officers

Chief Executive Officers

VPs of Human Resources

General Counsel

Company Secretaries

Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officers

Heads of DEI, D&I, and IDEA

"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities."

— Stephen R. Covey