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Building High‑Trust Teams Through Emotional Intelligence

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadine Zeinoun Khoury, Executive & Leadership Coach, Team Coach, and Founder of Coach Nadine Zeinoun Inc., shares how emotional intelligence, trust, and authentic leadership can transform workplaces and strengthen teams. Drawing from her extensive leadership experience, coaching practice, and journey through personal and professional challenges, Nadine explores what it takes to lead effectively in times of change and uncertainty.

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Building High‑Trust Teams Through Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to the October 2026 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, where we celebrate Small Business Month and explore the growing importance of Cybersecurity in today’s business environment. This issue recognizes the entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses that continue to strengthen Canada’s economy while highlighting the strategies and technologies needed to navigate an increasingly digital world.

We are proud to feature Sandra Corelli, Founder of Humanicity Consulting Group and Humanicity Psychotherapy, as our Business Woman of the Month, celebrating leadership focused on human connection, wellbeing, and organizational growth.

This edition also brings valuable insights from industry leaders, including Nadine Zeinoun Khoury, Executive & Leadership Coach and Founder of Coach Nadine Zeinoun Inc., on building high-trust teams through emotional intelligence; August Haig, Regional Manager, 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development at TD Bank Group, on financial inclusion and economic opportunity; and Vitalii Dodonov, Co-Founder and CEO of Stan, on building momentum through transparency and innovation.

Faster Deals. Stronger Connections: How DUCA Credit Union and PFG Financial Are Raising the Bar for Business Consultant and Accountant Partnerships

In today’s business financing landscape, speed matters. Clients expect quick answers, deals move fast, and business consultants, accountants, and other centres of influence need lending partners who can keep opportunities moving. That’s where DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. (DUCA) is making an impact.

Share Your Journey With Us

At CanadianSME, we celebrate the diverse stories behind Canada’s thriving small businesses and startups. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, your journey is unique, and we want to help you share it with the world.

Beyond Banking: August Haig on Financial Inclusion and Economic Opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ Businesses

In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, August Haig, Regional Manager, 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development at TD Bank Group, shares how stronger financial relationships, education, and tailored support can help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and growing a business. Drawing on more than 30 years in financial services, August discusses the importance of creating spaces where business owners feel understood, supported, and confident in pursuing their goals.

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Business Woman of the Month:
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Building Better Workplaces with Sandra Corelli
One goal has guided Sandra Corelli’s career as the founder of Humanicity Consulting Group and Humanicity Psychotherapy: creating a more human world of work. Working at the intersection of leadership, workplace culture, and mental health, Sandra brings a unique perspective shaped by more than two decades of corporate leadership experience, along with her roles as a Registered Psychotherapist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership and well-being strategist.

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More than 25 years ago, business technology was a very different world. Internet connections crawled; remote-support tools barely existed, and fixing a computer usually meant driving to the client’s office. Networks were simple, a basic firewall, an unmanaged switch, and a printer that seemed to have a personality of its own. Antivirus updates arrived on diskettes, and passwords like “1234” went unchanged for years, and adding an exclamation mark at the end of the password was treated as a real security upgrade.

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49 Dzine: A Journey of Passion, Inclusivity, and Representation

In a compelling interview with CanadianSME, J. Nathan Rainy, the dynamic Owner and Executive Director of 49 Dzine, opened up about his journey as an LGBTQ entrepreneur. Nathan emphasized his brand’s fervent commitment to celebrating and integrating the LGBTQ community within their operations and the wider industry.

Empowering Canadian Small & Medium Enterprises.

CanadianSME Business Magazine was created through the passion and admiration for entrepreneurs. With SMEs playing such a crucial role in Canada’s business industry and contributing greatly to the economy, CanadianSME was built to provide a much-needed support system for hard-working business owners.