About Barkley Engel
From a Basement to $40M+ — Now Helping You Get There
Founder of Turning Leaf, a national non-profit mental health care organization he built from the ground up. 25 years of executive leadership, therapeutic training, and governance expertise — entirely within the non-profit sector.
20+ Years as CEO
Non-Profit Sector
The Turning Leaf Story
Built From Nothing. Grown Into Something Remarkable.
Barkley Engel started Turning Leaf in his basement. What began as a single idea — rooted in a belief in the possibility of every person — grew into a national non-profit mental health care organization with over 750 employees and more than $40 million in annual operations. That story isn't just impressive. It's the reason Barkley understands your organization in a way most consultants never will.
Barkley Engel
Founder of Turning Leaf | Lead Consultant, Neuheit Solutions
Barkley Engel is the founder of Turning Leaf — a national non-profit mental health care organization he started in his basement and grew into a $40M+ enterprise with over 750 employees. That journey, from a single idea to one of Canada's most respected mental health organizations, is the foundation of everything Neuheit Solutions offers.
With 25 years of senior management experience — including over 20 years as CEO — Barkley has navigated every challenge a non-profit leader can face: building culture from scratch, managing through industry downturns, leading complex mergers and organizational transformations, and sustaining growth while staying true to a mission. He has been in your shoes, at every stage.
What sets Barkley apart is a rare combination that most consultants simply don't have: executive leadership, formal therapeutic training, and deep governance expertise — all applied exclusively within the non-profit sector. He has consulted and collaborated with over 30 government and non-profit organizations across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, delivering over 400 training sessions to more than 6,000 attendees across Canada.
A Rare Combination of Expertise
Most consultants bring one lens. Barkley brings four — and they work together.
Executive Leadership
20 years as CEO of a non-profit organization. Barkley has navigated every challenge you're facing — from board dynamics and budget pressures to culture crises and organizational growth — from the inside.
Therapeutic Training
Formal therapeutic training gives Barkley a deep understanding of human behaviour, trauma-informed practice, and the psychological dimensions of organizational change that most business consultants overlook.
Governance Expertise
Extensive experience working with and advising Boards of Directors — from policy creation and by-laws to board recruitment, training, and ensuring organizations operate in full compliance with applicable legislation.
Mergers & Transformations
Proven experience leading organizational mergers and complex business transformations. Barkley has guided organizations through high-stakes structural change while preserving culture and stakeholder trust.
Training & Facilitation at Scale
Barkley has developed over 30 original training programs covering Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Organizational Assessment, Strategic Planning, Management Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Employee Performance Engagement, Risk Assessment & Planning, and Organizational Culture — among others. These programs have been delivered to over 6,000 attendees across Canada.
A Philosophy Built on People
To believe in the possibility of all stakeholders. I commit myself daily to their well-being and development. Model shared values. Inspire a vision that all stakeholders can call their own. Listen to empathize.
— Barkley Engel
Ready to Work Together?
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Reach out and let's talk about where your organization is and where you want to go.