Cheryl Cran

Early life

Cheryl Margaret Cran is the daughter of David Chouinard and Joanne Hildebrand. In 1980, she fronted the Penticton, BC rock ensemble Elan as lead vocalist. She holds a Communications, Leadership, and Organizational Development degree from Rockhurst University. She also completed the Exponential Innovation program at Singularity University.

Cheryl held roles as a senior leader within both the banking and insurance industries. Her performance in these sectors led to an internship at a prestigious consulting firm, leading her to establish her own consultancy in the late 1990s. Over time, Cheryl’s practice has thrived, serving distinguished clients who consistently achieve success through their collaboration with her.

Career

Chery Cran’s decades-long career is characterized by her passionate pursuit of understanding, analyzing, and preparing her audiences and consulting clients for the future of work. Throughout her career, Cheryl has held various roles, each contributing to her vast knowledge and expertise in organizational communications and development, leadership, and change management.

Her journey began with a fascination with the intersection of human behaviour and technological advancements, leading her to establish Synthesis at Work, Inc., a pioneering company dedicated to helping organizations thrive in the digital age.

As NextMapping™’s founder, Cheryl pioneered a unique approach to anticipating and navigating future trends, empowering leaders to proactively shape their organizations’ destinies. A globally recognized expert, Cheryl’s perspective is highly valued by CEOs and their teams, equipping them with skills to identify emerging business opportunities, discern success patterns, and respond rapidly to emerging trends and evolving business challenges.

With some insightful keynote speeches, Cheryl has inspired individuals and teams to focus on change, adopt new strategies, and use technology to drive growth in whatever domain they want to focus on. Cheryl’s impact goes beyond the boardrooms, as she contributes to the global conversation on the future of work through writing, speaking engagements, and thought leadership initiatives.

Cran is married to Reg Cran, with whom she has a daughter. She is the stepmother to Cran’s two sons.

Net Worth

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