Optimal Assessments and Consulting Inc.
A Bit About us
We believe everyone has strengths — but most people and organizations never fully leverage them.
Our mission is to make talent development practical, measurable, and transformational.
We don’t rely on hype, fluffy assessments or fads.
We focus on clarity, alignment, skill building, and behaviour that drives lasting performance.
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ASSESS strengths, development areas, behaviours and potential
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ALIGN coaching + development strategies customized to goals
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ACTIVATE performance — individually and organizationally
Growth becomes intentional — not accidental.
We have personally assessed over 3,500 people (and counting) and have been involved in coaching and consulting engagements in Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, and the Middle East.
Check out some of our Books and Resources >
How We Work - The 3 A’s
We Help...
Organizations
You want to build a high-performing organization where the right people are hired, leaders grow consistently, teams collaborate well, and results are sustainable.
Talent is misunderstood, misaligned, and underdeveloped — leading to hiring mistakes, uneven performance, silos, disengagement and preventable turnover.
We understand how costly wasted potential is. We bring clarity, through robust assessments and behavioural science and coaching that turns talent into performance.
Individuals (Students, Career Changers, Professionals)
You want clarity, confidence, progress and direction — whether you are beginning your career, changing careers, or growing as a professional.
It's hard to know where to focus, how to communicate your strengths, what skills actually matter, and which path leads to meaningful growth.
We help you discover your strengths, define your direction clearly, and build the mindset, behaviours and habits that unlock real opportunity.
Our Unique Process
The Data-Informed™ Advantage
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Assess individuals and Teams
We start with scientifically validated assessments that provide accurate, actionable data and insight into how people think, work, communicate, manage their emotions, and lead. No fluff. Just real data linked to performance.
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Align - Insight into Clarity
We translate results into clear, practical guidance: a clear understanding of how to leverage strengths and close developmental gaps. Leaders gain a shared language to ALIGN expectations and build cohesive, high-performing teams.
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Activate - Build Capability
Leveraging clarity to help people and teams execute.
Proprietary personalized development plans.
Targeted coaching
The Result? People who perform at their best, teams that work better together, and organizations that get measurable results.
Books and Resources
AI-Proof Your Career
Stay Ahead, Stay Essential in the Age of AI
AI isn't coming for your job. It's coming for the parts that can be predicted, repeated, and automated. AI-Proof Your Career is a practical guide for professionals who want to stay relevant, increase their impact, and build a lasting career in a world changing faster than anyone expected. Clear framework. No fluff. Just what you need to know and do.
Also by Leo S.: The Optimal Interviewing Guide | The Optimal Resume Guide