Paul Guise, BMus, MMus, MBA, PhD

A cultural consultant, curriculum developer, and music educator, Paul is based in Toronto, Canada. Since 2004 he has provided business analytics, curricula, training, and research tools to help artists and cultural organizations thrive.

His research interests include cultural enterprise education, organizational renewal and sustainability, negotiation, and group dynamics. Paul has presented numerous invited papers and workshops in North America, Europe, and Africa.

As a musician, Paul has sung in concert for HRH Prince Charles, performed a solo Christmas gig on a 737 (yes, it was in the air), and owned and operated an audio recording business. He is also an avid cyclist, swimmer, and nordic skier. And he roasts a great cup of coffee!

Recent Projects

Keys to Negotiation

Negotiation is a skill that we all use on a daily basis – why not learn to do it well? Unlock the principles and language of negotiation and explore how it applies in your life. Prepare for contract discussions, written funding applications, organizational development, or day-to-day management. Build your organization through sustainable governance, improved work culture, and visionary succession planning.

Contents include:
Negotiation - an Introduction; The Language of Negotiation; Non-verbal Aspects of Negotiation; Negotiating the Job Market; Negotiating Change; Negotiating Family

(60 minutes to full-day, small groups or one-on-one)

Negotiating the Arts

Designed for actors, artists, dancers, musicians, writers, and anyone else looking to make a living in the cultural sector; this course helps you build a business plan that you can literally take to the bank.

Contents include:
Career options & lifestyle implications; The economics of culture; Hard skills (Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, Taxes); Soft skills (Contracts, Copyright/IP, Marketing, Negotiation); Long-term planning (Market Research, Strategic Planning)

(Half-day to 5 days, groups of all sizes or one-on-one)

In Living Culture

In Living Culture is a podcast that shares the lives of people who just couldn't live without culture. Season Zero began just before Covid-19 also began...
https://soundcloud.com/user-592666503

Circlesongs

Singing isn't just for listening: it's something everyone can do! Songs help us define ourselves and our cultures. Circlesongs is a program designed to help build voices (and communities) through the sharing of songs. Find your voice, Raise your voice, and Share your voice!

Contact

Dr. Paul Guise
Toronto, ON, Canada

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