Our Story
Irma Vartanian Balian

Irma Vartanian Balian is a trusted expert for Corporate leaders and Professionals. People Skills, Negotiation & Communication Skills, and Cultural Intelligence are the core of Irma’s approach to provide tangible advice to leaders.

Irma’s background has equipped her with an unparalleled experience of more than twenty-five years. Irma is an ICF accredited Licensed Global DISC practitioner and a Certified Growth Zone 2.0 coach, she’s also Certified to conduct trainings for Women in Leadership. Irma is a member of The Society of Diversity, and The Current President of SIETAR BC in Canada.

Irma regularly volunteers to share her expertise on cultural, communication, and interpersonal skills. She’s a keynote speaker, an author, serves on several boards, and volunteers as a Mentor to emerging women leaders & entrepreneurs.

Irma has lived, studied and worked in North America, Europe and the Middle East, and has travelled around the world. As a global citizen, she provides workshops, coaching and training worldwide, both in-person and virtually.

The idea behind ProtocolWise
Doing the Right thing in the Right way with the Right approach at the Right time to the Right person is why ProtocolWise was founded by Irma. She provides valuable expertise and innovative solutions to Corporate Leaders, Executives and Professionals in communication across cultures, to manage teams successfully, enabling them to thrive in today’s fast-paced corporate world.
"No two cultures are the same, and no one culture is superior to another!"
- Irma Vartanian Balian, Founder of ProtocolWise