Permjot Valia

Permjot Valia (he/him)

Leadership Facilitator, Co-Founder, Nava Develop Inc.

Permjot is an internationally recognized business strategist, mentor, and facilitator known for bringing clarity, energy, and lasting impact to leadership teams.

Permjot works across Canada and globally, helping organizations cut through complexity, build trust, and move forward, with a healthy dose of humour. He is known for creating high-energy, insight-rich environments, whether facilitating strategic planning or leading corporate training. His unique style is regularly described as practical, transformative, and unforgettable.

Permjot regularly supports leadership teams to:

• Foster trust and create a sense of shared wins.

• Break down silos and improve cross-departmental collaboration.

• Shift to a shared mindset of mission driven teamwork.

• Strengthen team cohesion, and clarity of purpose.

An MIT-trained mentor program manager, Permjot holds a bachelor’s in economics from University of Leeds and an MBA from Open University (UK).

What People Say:

“You know when you work with an inspiring presenter who leaves you wanting more… that’s what you do.”– Tanya MacLean, VP at QE2 Foundation

“What stood out most was the dynamic you created on Zoom— broadening perspectives while making every student feel like a hero.” – Duy Nguyen, UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

“Permjot, you're probably one of the greatest speakers I've had the honour of meeting… I'm learning so much from you. There's no compliment I can give that you haven't already heard.” – workshop attendee

“I’ve never seen a group get so energized, focused, and open in such a short time. You create trust instantly.” – startup CEO

“You don’t just run workshops—you create moments people talk about long after they’re done.” – innovation director

“You challenged us to think in ways we hadn’t before, but made it feel fun, safe, and collaborative.” – senior public sector leader

“Best facilitator I’ve worked with. And I’ve worked with many.” – workshop attendee