UTD Core Values
- Ambition: Setting a vision for what is possible allows us to reach amazing heights
- Drive: A deep seated motivation propels us forward
- Gratitude: Being thankful for what we have gives us space to give and to receive
- Acceptance: Harmony and union with what is places us firmly in the present
Ultra Team Development Products & Services
One to One Executive Coaching
What happens when the business has grown faster than you? One to One coaching allows for a secure place to have your philosophy & beliefs be both empowered and challenged. An executive has to make key decisions every day, and having effective advisory is fundamental to senior leadership.
If you're a driven, ambitious and determined owner and operator, then we're a good fit.
Business Team Coaching
Running a successful business requires a solid team. We will work with you to define your teams strengths, personal development and conflict management to generate higher levels of synergy and alignment. A leadership culture that promotes healthy communication built on the foundation of emotional intelligence and critical thinking excels at business goals and objectives.
A team is only as good as the individuals who are a part of it. Let's unpack their potential.
Business Mastermind
What you will get in our dedicated Once a Month Executive and Owner's Group**:
1. A network of business owners and executives who want to explore problems together
2. Case studies to resolve and develop your critical thinking skills
3. Peer learning by engaging in problems that run next to issues you experience in your business
4. Knowledge base from others who can help guide you on what they did to resolve issues
Leadership Psychology Group Coaching
Weekly group coaching sessions focusing on the development of leadership skills, emotional intelligence (EQ), Positive Psychology, communications, negotiations, resilience, conflict management, the language of emotions, and effective relationship management.
Strategic Planning
At Ultra Team Development, we understand that every business is unique, and your growth plan needs a personalized approach. Our two day strategic retreat works on three areas of your business: 1. The Leadership, 2. The Growth Plan, and 3. Alignment of Objectives.
Edwyn's background
I've been a business manager and leader my whole life. I started leadership at a young age when I worked at a daycare while in middle school for elementary school kids. I then spent 28 years in the hospitality industry before starting Ultra Team Development.
In an operations role, I helped grow businesses and their teams. Now as an executive coach, I develop C-Suite leaders so they can achieve their goals while generating higher revenue & profits in line with a team structure that supports their vision.
I'm a lifetime martial artist and an ultra marathoner. I also ride motorcycles on the racetrack whenever possible.
My wife and I met in high school and we've been blessed with two boys who are empathetic, caring and artistic. Our eldest is in health care for therapeutic massage, and our youngest is a music producer.
I have grown up and live in Vancouver British Columbia Canada.
Edwyn & Simone
STATS
CREDENTIALS:
Over 30 Years of operations, executive roles & leading teams ranging in size from 6 to 165 people.
Over 150 million dollars in client portfolio as a business & leadership coach
Mastery Positive Psychology & Featured Practitioner
Accreditation PPA (Personal Profile Analysis, registered with the British Psychological Society)
Accreditation Emotional Intelligence ( British Psychological Society and audited against technical criteria established by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations.)
Level 10 Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor's Certification
California Superbike School Motorcycle Track Riding Level 4
B.C. Motorcycle Instructor's Certification
SKILLS:
Leadership, Team Culture Development, Strategic Planning, Writing, Operations
INTERESTS:
Motorcycles - track and road riding, Trail Running - mountain running, hiking, ultra marathons, Board Games, Travel, Psychology, Philosophy
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Testimonials
Lorrisa Deng | Registered Massage Therapist
"As an RMT, I wasn't sure if coaching sessions were necessary but SO glad I started with Ultra Team. I've been seeing Edwyn for over a year and the value he's added to my practice has been amazing! He's helped me navigate through my communication struggles and it's been such a game changer. Pretty sure Ed will be a part of the rest of my career!"
AJ Jiwa | Entrepreneur & Home Service Operator
I met with Edwyn one afternoon to discuss some potential business opportunities and I thought I had a very strong grasp on my business and how business works in general…. Boy oh boy was I wrong. Edwyn opened my eyes to my true potential and really got my gears spinning, other than a peer advisor, NO ONE has ever been able to sway my thought process. It was a such a refreshing, eye opening experience. Thank you for making me think outside the box Edwyn Kumar.
My entire perspective on what Im trying to accomplish by being a business owner has changed thanks to you. Was feeling a bit demotivated and at a standstill and after our meeting my gears have been spinning and my entire direction has changed!!
Much appreciated and looking forward to what comes next!
Steven Lin | Underdog Transformation Marketing
"We need strong leaders to lead us in our organizations, especially those with empathy. I have the privilege of working with Edwyn from Ultra Team Development. He uses Emotional Intelligence, behavioral profiling, and other methods to help organizations to shape better leaders and, as a result, better teams. Edwyn is down-to-earth and awesome to work with, and I highly recommend Edwyn to organizations that are seeking to nurture their leaders."
Les Jung | Sales Rep. Andrew Peller Import Agency
"I’ll put it simply into single words why anyone would want to deal with Edwyn:
Leadership. Inspiring. Motivational. Vision. Wisdom. Proactive. Strategic. Compassionate. Empathetic. Caring. Calm.
I have seen Edwyn carry himself as the utmost professional and am happy to call him a friend and would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of his consulting services."
Anthony Glavin | Partner Koskie Glavin Gordon
“Edwyn is a unique leader and one from whom we should all take note - he is a listener, a tremendously engaging and positive communicator, and he works with others to get things done. I’ve seen him in action and he brings out the best in his team. His positivity is contagious."
Geoff Langford | Co-Director Ridgeline Events & Squamish 50
"We were a small local trail run with big dreams when Edwyn worked with our team, and he quickly became integral, creating his role of an Operations Director; helping us build the structure and organization that has laid the foundation for our growth. That first event has become internationally-recognized and is the largest ultra trail running event in Canada.
Through all the pressures and challenges, Edwyn kept things positive and creative, and has remained a good friend."
Ajool Adi | Owner Coastal Design Landscaping Inc.
"We found Ed by chance while looking for a management course to help our project manager. His program seemed wholesome and very interesting so we contacted him immediately.
Since our first phone conversation, we felt a strong connection with Ed and what he had to offer.
The initial progress was HUGE!
We learned so much about team management, business systems and operations improvement in such a short time, and the results were evident immediately.
Ed's way of teaching is personal, positive, organic and extremely easy to follow. Ed has been working with us for 9 months now, and we look forward excitedly as we continue into our next steps of his program.
Thanks to Ed our Business improved significantly through all aspects of team building, systems and operations as well as the bottom line. If you want to improve call Ed, he'll help you."
Simon Posener | Owner Posener's Pankration & MMA
"I have known Ed Kumar as a student and a martial arts practitioner for over 20 years. Ed has taught the adult Kickboxing Skills & Conditioning classes at my school for over 10 years.
Ed is an excellent martial arts practitioner and a skilled, personable, and energetic coach. Ed is an intelligent, empathetic & disciplined individual. We have brainstormed about business practices on numerous occasions and his knowledge of business is of great value."
Ryan Holmberg | Hospitality Manager
"I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Edwyn over the years in different venues and his expertise and mentorship has helped me grown professionally and personally. His knowledge about industry, business and growth always triggers me to reach out and ask him questions almost everyday! Thanks for the years Edwyn!"
Jesse Johnson | Operations Manager Hawksworth Group
"When I was appointed to a new management position in a larger company, Edwyn was very instrumental in my transition—helping me formulate and execute a plan for my first 90 days that really gave me the confidence to perform with the skills that I had developed but not fully realized yet.
Edwyn has a lot of experience, both personally and professionally, and he is not shy to draw parallels to that experience when relating to coworkers and clients.
In the time that Edwyn has been a mentor for me, he has energetically gotten to know me and what I am passionate about and motivated by. Using that information, he has been able to help me tailor my own success as an effective leader and manager."