Ernest Barbaric

Ernest Barbaric is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, executive coaching, and strategic advising. He currently serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Spring Activator, where he supports global founders and impact investors in building sustainable, impact-driven businesses.3

Professional Background

Ernest has over 20 years of experience in various fields, including:

1. Electronics engineering
2. Marketing
3. Executive coaching2

Throughout his career, Ernest has worked with high-level leaders to navigate strategy, innovation, and digital transformation. His client list includes notable organizations such as Yamaha, Shure, Parks Canada, Intact Insurance, and Brookfield.1

Achievements and Expertise

Ernest's professional accomplishments include:

• Designing and teaching university courses and national digital strategy certifications
• Delivering keynotes at over 100 events
• Founding a podcast conference
• Having his projects featured in Forbes, USA Today, HubSpot, Smart Insights, CBC, GlobalTV, and Canadian Business
• Delivering a TEDx talk on digital addiction in 20171

Current Focus

As an executive coach and strategic advisor, Ernest specializes in helping leaders catalyze change within themselves and their organizations. He approaches his work as both a craft and a calling, continuously studying coaching, psychology, and neuroscience to better serve his clients.1

Personal Life

Ernest currently resides in Victoria, BC, with his wife Stacey and daughter Ariella. In his free time, he enjoys various activities such as trail running, road biking, collecting fountain pens, restoring straight razors, and lifting weights. He is also learning watercolor painting.1

Ernest's personal experiences, including living through a civil war and overcoming various challenges, have shaped his approach to coaching and leadership development. He is driven by a desire to make a positive impact and leave the world better than he found it.1