Woody’s afterlife: A Calgary broker who fell from grace tries to redeem himself
Adam Woodward, a former Calgary stockbroker who faced professional and personal downfall due to addiction and client lawsuits, is rebuilding his life through community breakfast gatherings. The meetings, held regularly at a local diner, foster deep conversations on business, mental health, and personal struggles. Woodward uses the events to reconnect with the community, address past regrets, and create new opportunities.
- ▪Adam Woodward was a top-performing stockbroker at Richardson GMP during Calgary's oil boom but later faced client lawsuits over significant investment losses.
- ▪He struggled with addiction, entered residential treatment in 2015, and was fired from RGMP in 2018 amid legal and regulatory actions.
- ▪Woodward now hosts biweekly networking breakfasts in Calgary that attract a diverse group, focusing on authentic conversation and mutual support.
- ▪The gatherings, which began in January 2025, have drawn as many as 100 attendees and helped rebuild his public presence.
- ▪Attendees, including those who have faced personal and professional hardships, value the open and emotionally honest discussions at the meetings.
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Open this photo in gallery:Adam Woodward, a professional networker in Calgary, poses for a portrait photo on Feb. 17.AHMED ZAKOT/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSeventeen people from Calgary’s business community have braved a February snowstorm to gather around tables pushed together at the Beltliner, a popular breakfast spot just south of downtown. These regular coffee klatches, held every second Tuesday, attract enthusiastic groups who want to talk. As always, Adam Woodward leads the discussion.After some chit-chat, Mr.
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