Quiet Champions

06/19/2026

We're delighted to share that Quiet Champions has been shortlisted for the 2026 Whistler Independent Book Awards (WIBA) in the Non-Fiction category.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this book, shared its message, and helped bring these stories to a wider audience. Being included alongside such inspiring work is an honour.

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WIBA 2026 Shortlist Announced The evaluating committee assessed the longlisted titles and is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Whistler Independent Book Awards. Fiction: Jalyn Renae Fiske for Side Quest: Stories Cait Gordon for Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain Jenni...

01/26/2026

Some moments are worth revisiting.

Back in November, we had the privilege of celebrating the Vancouver launch of Quiet Champions. The conversations, insights, and connections from that evening have continued to resonate — a reminder that meaningful leadership leaves a lasting impact.

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01/22/2026

Our launch events were a true gift: warm rooms, thoughtful conversations, generous hosts, and supporters gathering to celebrate why this book needed to exist.

With the launch complete, our next focus is clear - getting Quiet Champions to the people who need it most.

One thing we’ve learned? An honest review—especially on Amazon—is absolute gold. If you’ve read the book (even part of it), your perspective matters. If this book resonated with you, please consider leaving a review - it's how this work finds its way forward.

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01/15/2026

January is , and this week we recognize on January 17. Later this month, January 21 marks , as recognized by Mentor Canada.

So many of the moments that shape our lives are guided by mentors, often quietly, without recognition. A conversation, a question, a moment of encouragement can change someone’s path.

This month is a reminder to thank the mentors who showed up when it mattered and to reflect on how we might offer the same steady support to someone else.

Quiet champions create more quiet champions.

01/12/2026

Leaders grow when they feel supported - and when their contributions are truly seen.

If you’ve been thinking about registering for one of .group.leadership open courses like The Leader’s Discipline, here’s some good news.

Participants will receive a signed hardcopy of Quiet Champions.

Our hope is that Quiet Champions serves as both encouragement and affirmation; a reminder that disciplined, values-led leadership matters, and that quiet contribution is often what moves organizations forward.

Please sign up for The Leader’s Discipline here: https://roygroup.net/open-courses/

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01/12/2026

Leaders grow when they feel supported - and when their contributions are truly seen.

If you’ve been thinking about registering for one of Roy Group Leadership's open courses under like The Leader’s Discipline, here’s some good news.

Participants in The Leader’s Discipline open course will be receiving a signed hardcopy of Quiet Champions.

Our hope is that Quiet Champions serves as both encouragement and affirmation; a reminder that disciplined, values-led leadership matters, and that quiet contribution is often what moves organizations forward.

Please sign up for The Leader's Discipline here: https://roygroup.net/open-courses/

01/09/2026

Grateful to see included in ’s Fall 2025 list!

We’re proud to be in such great company.

01/08/2026

Some leaders leave impressions.

Others leave legacies.

I was moved by this reflection from Victor Cui, co-founder of ONE Championship.

He captures something essential: the leaders who matter most are often the ones whose names never make the headlines, but whose influence is felt in every person they’ve mentored and every team they’ve shaped.

That belief sits at the core of Quiet Champions.

If you care about leadership that endures, this conversation is for you.

01/06/2026

Quiet Champions is now available through the Greater Victoria Public Library.

Libraries matter. They’re where ideas are shared, revisited, and passed along without fanfare, but with impact.

It means a great deal to see Quiet Champions included in the GVPL collection, available to readers in both print and digital formats.

Place a hold or borrow digitally.