About UP

Unleash Potential

UP is a multicultural, Indigenous, woman owned business that provides coordinated services and resources that help people acquire effective ways of learning, leading and living.

To deliberately shift away from patchwork, quick fix programming our focus is long-term, progressive outcomes at the individual, family, team, organization and community levels.

By utilizing a holistic approach, rather than a linear approach to achieve objectives, we focus on 3Core growth areas of individual, family, team and organizational development:

Way of Being - Character (EQ - Lead Self)
Way of Knowing - Competence (IQ - Lead Others)
Way of Living - Culture (SQ - Leader of Leaders)

Our Story

UP the Status Quo Consulting Inc. is the culmination of founder Lana Binning's remarkable journey. From working various jobs starting at age 12 to establishing RAVE Designs, the first Aboriginal Woman-owned advertising firm in Canada, Lana's path demonstrates how hope and resilience truly shapes one's future.

A pivotal moment came when Lana invited Dr. Stephen R. Covey to speak at a fundraising event, leading to a personal invitation from Dr. Covey to share in his life's work. After Dr. Covey's passing in 2012, Lana continues his legacy to unleash human potential, resulting in the launch of UP the Status Quo Consulting Inc. in 2019 and UP becoming one of only 55 FranklinCovey International Partners serving 150 countries.

Our team's tenacity, during the turbulent time of Covid, and then the rapid growth since then reflects the transformative impact our work has had across Canada. Our team's diverse background in education, business, board governance, and Indigenous engagement provides a unique perspective that drives our success.

At UP the Status Quo Consulting Inc., we're committed to education, leadership, family, community and cultural understanding. Our story is one of breaking barriers, building bridges, and empowering communities. We are partners in progress, dedicated to unleashing potential within every individual and organization we serve.