Empowering Human Capability in the AI Era
Heliotrope Imaginal (HI) is a Canadian neuroscience-based company that builds core human capability infrastructure to strengthen agency in the AI era.
Two complementary programs. One integrated approach.
Welcome
AllStarTeams
Microcourse · Workshop
Enhances individual self-awareness to better appreciate core strengths, optimal flow state, quality of wellbeing, and future self-continuity pathways. Self-awareness is foundational to effective teamwork and organizational performance.
Imaginal Agility
Microcourse · Workshop
A neuroscience-based methodology that transforms imagination from abstract concept into trainable cognitive capacity — enabling professionals, teams, and organizations to exercise judgment, foresight, and creative agency in an AI-mediated world.
Human Agency Is Eroding. It's Reversible
Despite massive investments in technology and training, the fundamental human capabilities that drive collaboration, performance, and innovation continue to decline. Heliotrope Imaginal addresses the root causes — not the symptoms.
of people believe they're self-aware.
Only 12% actually are.
of the global workforce is disengaged,
costing $8.8 trillion in lost productivity.
employees are truly thriving.
The vast majority are not at their potential.
The solution isn't more technology. It's more human capability — deliberately developed.
Two-Part Harmony
Watch our overview to understand how AllStarTeams and Imaginal Agility work together as one integrated platform for building human capability in the AI era.
Heliotrope Imaginal Overview Video
Global Facilitators
Our network of certified facilitators are trained and equipped to deploy both AllStarTeams and Imaginal Agility programs — bringing human capability development to individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide.
Dr. Lejla Bilal
Leadership Development & Facilitation · Toronto, Canada
With 15+ years of cross-sector experience spanning private industry, nonprofits, and academia, Lejla brings a unique blend of practical insight and academic rigor to organizational development. A certified LPI® Coach and Team Coaching Facilitator, she specializes in leadership development, organizational change management, and workshop facilitation across global contexts.
Dr Rachel Masika
Global Development Consultant · Hove, England, UK
An independent global development specialist with 20+ years of experience spanning gender, international development, higher education, and ESG strategy. A published author with 44+ academic publications, Dr Masika has consulted for the United Nations, British Council, Oxfam, and Action Aid, and held senior research and lecturing roles at the University of Brighton, University of Sussex, and LSE.
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Gianluca Gambatesa
Foresight Advisor & Innovation Facilitator · Bologna, Italy
A consultant and facilitator working at the intersection of foresight, collaboration dynamics, and organizational complexity, Gianluca serves as Director of Innovation at AllStarTeams and Global Foresight Advisor at the Global Foresight Advisory Council (GFAC). Co-founder of alibi.design and Complexity Surfers, he designs participatory processes and anticipatory strategies that help organizations and teams intentionally navigate complexity and uncertainty.
Brad Topliff
Product Strategy & Human-AI Collaboration · San Mateo, California, USA
A product strategist and consultant working at the intersection of team dynamics, workplace performance, and technology, Brad serves as Product Strategy & Development lead at Heliotrope Imaginal. With 15+ years at TIBCO leading enterprise transformation across 5,000+ employees, and deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, organizational design, and human-AI collaboration, he specializes in translating complex human capability frameworks into scalable, adoptable solutions.
Cassio Reis, PMP
Senior Program Manager & PMI Facilitator · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
A senior program manager with 15+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs across software, hardware, energy, and international development, Cassio brings deep expertise in Agile/Scrum, PMO governance, and organizational transformation. A certified PMP and Director of Governance at PMI Manitoba, he has led enterprise programs at Petrobras, Halliburton, Atos, and ERLPhase — and is currently pursuing a Master's in Digital Transformation and Innovation at the University of Ottawa.
Mark Tippin
Visual Collaboration & Facilitation Design · Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
A human-centered design leader and Director of Strategic Next Practices at MURAL, Mark brings 30+ years of experience at the intersection of imagination, collaboration, and design thinking. A certified Lead Instructor at the LUMA Institute and Co-Founder of Free Your Imagination, he has led learning experience and content design initiatives at MURAL, Autodesk, and Kinetix — helping teams and organizations develop the visual thinking and facilitation capabilities needed to thrive in complex, distributed environments.
Ready to Strengthen Human Capability in Your Organization?
Whether you're an individual professional, team leader, or enterprise — Heliotrope Imaginal has a pathway for you.