Our Team
We enable high-performance teams because we are a high performance team
Anyone who functions at an elite level knows it takes a team
Top athletes, physicians, and executives do not work alone. They know on the deepest level the adage, “None of us is smarter than all of us.” The same is true for our organization. Our team of leadership & executive coaches don’t ask our clients to rely on a single perspective, regardless of how sophisticated it may be.
We function the same way the best in any field do – by bringing A-players together into an elite performance team.
Together we:
- Push our peers to expand our potential and advanced leadership intelligence as professional coaches and leadership development experts
- Routinely unpack complex client challenges with strict adherence to confidentiality
- Introduce one another to the newest concepts and thinking in our field through creative coaching
- Evolve our current proprietary programs and use innovation to create new ones
- Have a lot of fun and love what we do!
This means our clients:
- Get matched with the coach best suited to their situation and style
- Benefit from leadership programs designed with perspective and expertise from multiple vantage points
- Receive the diversity of thought and consideration befitting their particular challenges
- From the same organization can engage with multiple coaches and receive the same quality of care and consistency of programming and services
- Partner with a leadership & executive coach equipped with the best leadership thinking and practices from across the globe
At Bright Wire, we...
Excellence
With fierce determination and accountability, we bring brilliance and best-in-class, every time.
Realness
We speak our truth, from the heart, and we honour yours.
Trailblazing
We forge the bold path.
Connection
Strong and courageous partnerships are the bedrock of our approach.
Brightness
We lead with confidence and optimism, celebrating learning along the way.
Our team takes leadership and career development to the next level.
Our experienced coaches have worked with top-tier organizations across Alberta, Canada, and North America to create high-performance cultures, provide career direction and development to their leaders, and drive results.
Our entire team focuses on delivering ROI through our proprietary executive coaching, team coaching, leadership development, and consulting programs.
If you are looking for executive leadership coaches and facilitators in Calgary, Alberta, or across North America to help your leaders perform better, Bright Wire is the team that can take your organization to the next level!
The Team
CHRISTINE DAGENAIS
MBA, PCC
Founder and CEO, Certified Executive Leadership Coach
A forerunner in her industry, Christine helps businesses harness the power of great leadership.
When Christine walks into a room her dynamic leadership capabilities are immediately apparent, as is her knack for bringing out the best in the people around her. It’s no surprise that at Bright Wire she’s attracted an equally dynamic and talented team of coaches and leadership development experts who rival the best in North America.
Over the course of her career, Christine has coached thousands of senior and executive-level leaders, many of them with Fortune 500 and 100 companies. She has also developed proprietary coaching and leadership development assessments and curriculum, and spent many years as a Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business for the Executive MBA Leadership Development Program. Christine’s deep passion and aptitude for leadership development also compelled her to author a book for MBA students. Prior to founding Bright Wire, Christine held senior leadership positions in industries including hospitality, food and beverage, oil and gas, and academia – all of which contribute to the wealth of experience she draws from as an executive coach and leadership development expert. In her current role as Managing Director, Christine oversees the team while building and managing the company’s profile, enhancing client engagement, and delivering on the company’s growth strategies.
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Credentials and Designations
- MBA with academic distinction from the University of Calgary
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Certificate in Executive Coaching from Cornell
- Certificate of specialization in ontological coaching from the Newfield Coach Training Program (NCC)
- Myers Briggs Qualified Practitioner
- Korn Ferry 360 Assessment Interpreter
- Prosci-certified
- Gallup Behavioral Interview Specialist
LEN HUCKABAY
CPCC, PCC
Principal, Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
With master class level results, Len combines curiosity and experience to constantly set new standards for leadership.
Whatever capacity Len is working in, he leverages both his coaching expertise and diverse business background to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both his clients and Bright Wire teammates. With more than 30 years of applicable experience, Len has led large teams and managed multi-million dollar budgets.
He has partnered with numerous senior and executive-level leaders and teams to help individuals and organizations alike to achieve their goals. Len coaches leaders at all levels of organizations to help clients build a sustainable leadership presence by focusing on their self-awareness, intention, impact, and emotional intelligence.
Len has worked with clients across Canada, the continent, and the world. His wealth of experience spans many industries including oil and gas, transportation, finance, insurance, not-for-profit, IT, professional services, and government. In addition to his role as Certified Executive Leadership Coach, Master Facilitator, and Emotional Intelligence Specialist with Bright Wire, he has successfully led hundreds of highly regarded leadership development workshops, strategic planning sessions, and coaching skills training programs including Train the Trainer.
Credentials and Designations
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQi-360 certified
DARRELL LIM
MA, PCC Managing Director, Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Darrell helps leaders find the clarity and confidence to make changes they desire in themselves and the teams they lead.
As Managing Director, Darrell partners with and leads the exceptional team at Bright Wire Leadership in fulfilling its purpose to ‘Reimagine the World by Unlocking Leadership’. He brings 20+ years of business, executive leadership and professional coaching experience in Fortune 500 companies to all his client partnerships.
Darrell is a sought-after Executive Coach and experiential Master Facilitator with deep strategic, operational, and human resources experience in many different industries. Additionally, he has proven, award-winning expertise in designing and facilitating leadership development programs within high-performing corporate and non-profit environments.
As an Executive and Team Coach, Darrell helps leaders find the clarity and confidence to make the changes they desire to see in themselves and the teams they lead. He has proven experience helping organizations develop winning strategies for building world class leadership cultures that outperform competitors. Darrell is committed to working with organizations to help leaders lead inclusively and with vulnerability, authenticity, and courage. The outcome is better leaders, that lead better organizations, producing better results.
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Credentials and Designations
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Executive Education Certificate in Strategic Leadership, University Of British Columbia
- Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Brené Brown Education & Research Group, LLC
- Coactive Coaching Program at Coaches Training Institute
- Master’s Degree in Leadership & Management, Briercrest Graduate School
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economic & Social Geography, Simon Fraser University
- Hogan and Birkman certified
MARY K. REID
MBA, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Management Consultant
A curious and intuitive leadership professional, Mary excels at cutting past the improbable to see what’s possible.
A skilled leadership development professional specializing in deepening leadership capability, supporting leaders transitioning to new levels of leadership and performance, communications, trust-building, and navigating times of complex change, Mary brings more than 25 years of applicable experience to the table.
With extensive coaching experience at the senior and executive level from organizations of various sizes, every client she partners with benefits from not only her
commitment and authenticity but also her wealth of insight and experience. Mary leverages her knowledge to partner with
individuals to accelerate their performance and best leverage their unique capabilities in order to perform higher and approach new levels of leadership, inspiring entire teams to
do the same.
In the 20+ years of her career leading up to her time at Bright Wire, Mary ran her own successful coaching practice, held a
variety of leadership positions including senior talent development for a multinational organization, senior roles in marketing and public relations and as chairperson for a CEO development group. She is consistently acknowledged by her
clients for her proven depth and breadth of experience and her unwavering integrity.
Credentials and Designations
- Master of Business Administration, Durham University Business School
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
- Certified Hudson Institute Coach (CHI)
- Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Myers Briggs-Type Indicator Certified
- Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO-B) assessment certified
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQi-360 certified
ED TEMPLE
MA, MCC, CEC
Director of Innovation and Engagement, Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
A true leader in his field, Ed excels as a coach, master facilitator, and social innovator in enabling performance and potential.
As a testament to both his expertise in the space, as well as the respect he is paid by his peers, Ed has previously served as the President of the International Coaching Federation’s Calgary chapter. He has worked with front line to senior and executive leaders from the energy, banking, transportation, utilities, small business, technology, telecommunications and not-for-profit sectors.
Ed has facilitated countless leadership and high-performance team workshops and is accredited in many leading performance and personality assessments. Ed is the Director of Innovation and Engagement with Bright Wire and shares Bright Wire’s passion for giving back to the community.
Ed is an active member of the community, volunteering with the United Way, and as the Board Chair for CAUSE Canada. In addition to this, he launch the SEEDS (Social Enterprise Excelerator Development System) program in Alberta, helping train more than 300 charitable leaders across the province.
Credentials and Designations
- Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Executive Coaching Graduate Certificate, Royal Roads University
- Master of Arts in Teacher Education, Trinity Western University
LINDA SLACK
MBA, CPHR, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach
A consummate professional, Linda coaches with leadership accountability in mind.
Backed by more than 25 years of experience, Linda is adept at leading and coaching teams, managing internal programs, and consulting on organizational effectiveness on a variety of scales. She works with teams to increase their effectiveness and amplify their business results.
An expert in designing and implementing operational strategies and structures, Linda is able to increase the impact of leaders during times of change and help high performers level up following or pursuing a promotion.
Over the course of her career, Linda has worked in industries including energy, utilities, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and telecommunications in capacities ranging from senior HR leader to strategic business partner. She is an asset during times of change such as organizational transformations, consolidations and mergers and acquisitions.
Credentials and Designations
- Master of Business Administration, Durham University Business School
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
- Certified Hudson Institute Coach (CHI)
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Myers Briggs-Type Indicator Certified
- Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO-B) assessment certified
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQi-360 certified
ROBYNN STIRRETT
MEd, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Robynn empowers human connection to achieve extraordinary results.
Robynn leverages her deep understanding of neuroscience and human dynamics to approach challenges through a systemic lens that results in lasting positive change for her clients.
With extensive experience partnering with leaders from C-Suite to mid-level and front-line managers across private, public and NFP sectors, Robynn puts her considerable coaching, facilitation, and public speaking skills to use to ensure lasting and impactful results.
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Credentials and Designation
- Master of Education, University of Calgary
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching (CEC), Royal Roads University
- Global Team Coaching Individual Accreditation (ITCA), Foundation level, European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
- Certified in Conversational Intelligence
- Core Strengths Partner – Core Strengths
MARY JO MACDONALD
BA, CEC, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach
A versatile professional who loves adding to her knowledge from many sources and experiences, Mary Jo coaches for enhanced performance and development.
Mary Jo has amassed thousands of accredited coaching hours throughout her career, during which she’s partnered with her clients to strengthen their awareness of their own impact, and to foster the recognition of growth opportunities in competencies and approach.
As a result of a lengthy corporate career in operations, finance,
systems engineering, and retained executive search, Mary Jo acquired
strong business acumen and an in-depth understanding of the drivers,
context and options that leaders face daily. She has worked closely
with leaders at every level within and across business units covering
finance, legal, engineering, high tech, insurance, start-ups, supply
chain management and essential services.
Mary Jo has developed advanced expertise in leadership development
of high potential individuals, career mapping and alignment,
succession readiness and leadership transition. She is committed to
relationship accountability and enterprise leadership through an
operational and behavioural lens. Through her work with Bright Wire as
a Coach, Mary Jo focuses on expanding her clients’ intertwined
competencies of agility, resiliency, awareness, empowerment and
confidence as they move toward greater personal and professional
fulfillment.
In addition to being a Bright Wire Leadership Preferred Partner, Mary
Jo runs her own Executive Coaching international practice based in
Calgary, Alberta.
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Credentials and Designations
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- BA with honours, University of Western Ontario
- Executive Coaching Graduate Certificate, Royal Roads University
JIM DEWALD
PhD, MBA
Executive Advisor and Management Consultant
Harnessing his extensive strategy and management expertise, Jim drives transformative growth and enhances competitive advantage.
Jim leverages over three decades of strategic expertise to enhance business outcomes across diverse industries. His tenure at the Haskayne School of Business as both the Dean and Professor of Strategy & Global Management has grounded his approach in rigorous analysis and innovative thinking, equipping him to guide companies through complex strategic challenges and business transformations.
In the corporate realm, Jim’s experience as a CEO and Executive Leader across multiple companies further distinguishes his ability to help Bright Wire’s Clients drive strategic initiatives that drive desired results. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and organizational behaviour, Jim delivers tailored solutions that align with organizational goals. As an Executive Advisor, Management Consultant and Master Facilitator with Bright Wire, his ability to translate strategic frameworks into actionable business plans makes him an invaluable asset to any organization aiming to achieve a competitive edge and long-term success.
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Credentials and Designations
- PhD, Strategy & Global Development, Haskayne School of Business
- MBA; Organizational Theory, University of Alberta
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering, University of Alberta
RICHARD BUCHER
MA, PCC, CEC Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Skilled in transformative growth and leadership development, Richard empowers leaders with strategic insights that drive impact and results.
Richard is a distinguished Executive Coach and Senior Career Management and Career Transition Professional with over three decades of experience. Known for his sharp focus and relatable delivery, Richard seamlessly integrates real-world perspectives into his coaching methodologies, covering essential topics such as relationship building, change management, and accelerating performance.
As an empathetic listener and skilled speaker, he facilitates with actionable insights and stories that resonate deeply with the audience. His profound expertise in professional career transition and management has established him as a trusted Coach and Master Facilitator in the field. Additionally, Richard is the author of “Your Path to Purpose,” a leadership development book that delves into the nuances of professional and personal fulfillment.
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Credentials and Designation
- Masters of Arts in Leadership, Royal Roads University
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, Royal Roads
- Master Birkman Certified
- MBTI
HEATHER MCMILLAN
MAED/AET, ACC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Passionate about unleashing human potential, Heather uses her expertise and experience to challenge leaders to perform at their best.
Heather leverages her passion, and expertise in talent and leadership development to facilitate the transformational learning experiences to advance individual and organizational performance.
Before joining Bright Wire, Heather worked in a variety of industries including energy, post-secondary, and all levels of government with a focus on designing and leading organization-wide talent and leadership development strategies.
Heather is a master facilitator, an ICF certified coach, and has held leadership positions in these sectors and is committed to helping leaders expand their capacity and effectiveness through an engaging and empowering approach.
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Credentials and Designations
- Associated Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training, University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Administration, University of Regina
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQi-360 certified
- Insights Practitioner
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Saskatchewan
- Certification in Change Management, AdPro
FABIANA GENNARI
MEd, CHRP, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Fabiana believes in resilience and courage to take the road less travelled, igniting growth mindsets for high performance leadership.
Fabiana has had the pleasure of working with inspiring leaders in extraordinary companies, across several sectors, delivering coaching and formal leadership programs that “close the leadership gap”.
Fabiana is an advocate of humanity in the workplace and the concept of servant leadership to inspire and ignite engagement across teams. She has witnessed incredible growth when people work with their superpowers.
Fabiana is a firm believer that relationships are the primary medium for learning and growth and swears by laughter in the workplace!
Fabiana previously served as the Director of Professional Development and Programs for the Women Communications and Technology Board (WCT), BC Chapter. She has mentored several emerging leaders and coached female and gender diverse professionals to ensure their success.Fabiana is an active member of her community, volunteering with the Union Gospel Mission and most recently overseas with United Planet.
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Credentials and Designations
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Simon Fraser University
- Accredited in multiple assessment tools
- Multilingual –English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
- Voted top 20 coaches of 2021 in Vancouver, BC
PETER HUNT
BSc, ACC, CLC Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Often described as “transformational” and “deeply thought-provoking”, Peter’s coaching enables fresh insights, creating new possibilities in often complex situation.
In a career spanning more than four decades, Peter has worked at the most senior levels in global business, as well as on the executive teams of Canadian energy companies. He has also consulted for companies across a wide range of sectors.
He understands the often-lonely experience of being a leader. This personal empathy informs his coaching as he helps senior and other, high-potential, business peoplesee their paths and move forward.
He also shares Bright Wire’s passion for giving back to the community. He has served on the boards of several large charities and spent two years on secondment as Marketing Manager for The Prince’s Youth Business Trust, playing a key role in establishing this charitable organization for The Prince of Wales.
Credentials and Designation
- Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation
- Certified Leadership Coach, Essential Impact
- Bachelor of Science (Joint Honours) in Economic and Politics, Bristol University
PHALAN GROF
PCC, ORSCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Phalan’s transformative and curious coaching style unlocks the hidden potential of Leaders and cultivates high performance in Teams.
Daring, approachable, and knowledgeable, Phalan is a trusted professional known for helping her clients unlock their true leadership potential. With a wealth of expertise and a passion for empowering her clients, Phalan has a proven track record of fostering remarkable, business – focused results.
Phalan brings over 15 years of experience supporting Leaders across multiple industries in navigating the complexities of business growth, strategy, performance enhancement, people, and team culture. Known for her exceptional ability to uncover the “big picture,” Phalan possesses an innate talent to intuitively grasp complex challenges, and help leaders uncover possibilities that currently don’t exist.
Phalan’s coaching philosophy embodies both boldness and authenticity. She fearlessly challenges her clients to step outside their comfort zones, take calculated risks, and embrace visionary thinking while simultaneously creating a supportive and trusting environment that encourages open dialogue, fosters collaboration, and drives both individual and collective growth.
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Credentials and Designations
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Coactive Coaching training & Certification at Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
- Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) training and certification at CRR Global
ANNA CUGLIETTA
MBA, CPHR, PCC
Certified Executive Leadership Coach
and Master Facilitator
Anna supports leaders in achieving
their next-level of growth and change
to achieve a greater level of impact.
Anna’s depth of experience as an Executive Leader and Board Director provides her with a unique perspective and appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing leaders and their teams.
Anna is an experienced Executive and Team Coach who is recognized and celebrated for her empathetic and straightforward approach, that facilitates deep insight and growth with her clients. She is also an engaging Master Facilitator known for delivering high impact leadership development programs that result in long lasting and measurable change for the leaders, teams and organizations she partners with.
Anna’s vast industry knowledge and executive level corporate experience allows her to be proactive and dynamic in her approach. Having coached clients facing a wide variety of leadership challenges across multiple industries including transportation, construction, utilities, financial services, government, healthcare education, technology, insurance and non-for-profit sectors, Anna brings her A game to every partnership.
Credentials and Designations
- Masters of Business Administration, University Of Alberta
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Core Strengths Facilitator
- Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner
- Dare to LeadTM Certified Facilitator
- Global Team Coaching Institute – Certified Practitioner in Team Coaching
EVAN WESELAKE
PCC, CSHR
Certified Executive Leadership Coach
A keen observer, Evan builds rapport quickly and creates a safe environment to explore how complexity and new perspectives can further enable intentional leadership results.
Having worked with Leaders and Teams from across the country, Evan is trusted to support his clients as they build internal programs, strategies and behaviours that enhance the standards and practices of the organizations they work within.
His background in Performance Psychology, Human Resources, and Executive Coaching is a unique combination that helps guide leaders to thrive in complex work environments.
In addition to over 14,000 hours of Facilitation and 1,500 hours of Coaching, Evan regularly volunteers time to mentor others in the field of Professional Development. Evan is a grounded yet high-energy Coach who loves the challenge of making big ideas tangible, and lessons – doable!
Throughout his career, Evan has worked with Frontline and Senior Leaders in Energy, Hospitality, Retail, Automotive, Government, Academics, and Finance. He is often the secret weapon many Leaders call on if they need support and focus during times of pressure, shifting priorities, and increasing responsibilities.
Credentials and Designations
- Certified Executive Coach, Royal Roads University
- Certified Strategic Human Resources Professional
- Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Sport & Performance Psychology, Graduate Coursework, Capella University
- Resilience at Work, Individual & Team Certified
- MTQ 48 (Mental Toughness Quotient 48) Certified
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQi-360 Certified
ANNA MERRIFIELD
BA
Special Projects Coordinator
Anna is an ambitious and innovative team player who is passionate about unlocking the potential of people.
Anna brings both an analytical and creative perspective to the organization, in addition to an educational background in Leadership, Motivation, and Organizational Culture.
Anna has a background in Leadership Development having previously held a coordination position where she developed expertise in supporting a team of consultants and a deep appreciation for the impact of effective Leadership Development strategies.
Her evident passion for people’s potential and striving for wellness in the workplace drives her love for Leadership Development as well as the development of healthy organizational cultures.
Credentials and Designations
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (honors), University of Calgary
- Mental Well-being and Resilience Certificate
Tamatha Mitchell
Partnership and Contracts Coordinator
A dynamic, process-driven professional with a keen eye for the big picture and connecting people.
Tamatha is a consummate professional eager to build community and organizational strength through intentional curiosity, positive communication and process improvement practices.
Tamatha has a diverse background having previously held positions in project management, business analysis and administrative coordination.
As the Partnership and Contracts Coordinator, Tamatha directs all the moving pieces between Bright Wire and their partner organizations, encouraging and enabling a strong community amongst her peers and the partners they interact with regularly.
Credentials & Designations
- Project Management Certification (SAIT) Calgary, Alberta
- Change Management Certification (Prosci – SAIT) Calgary, Alberta
- Business Continuity, & Resumption Planning Certification (Enbridge) Edmonton, Alberta
All of our coaches have the highest levels of accreditation in our industry.
In addition to holding advanced degrees, every member of our team is PCC and ICF certified.
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Working with us
The sophisticated nature of our organization means we hire infrequently and selectively. That said, if you are a highly experienced and educated coach or leadership development expert with a proven track record, we encourage you to reach out with your resume and a cover letter detailing your professional achievements and applicable credentials. Email us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualifications of Bright Wire’s team?
Our leadership coaches come from a wide variety of backgrounds but are all certified coaches with the highest levels of accreditation in the industry and have a proven track record in leadership development. We are proud that so many talented coaches have made the career choice to join our team.
How is our Bright Wire’s approach different?
We believe in a team approach for all our leadership development and coaching services. That means you and your organization will benefit from our collective knowledge. At the same time, we look at who you are and match you with a coach that best suits your personality and circumstances.
What is the difference between a leadership coach and a career counsellor?
A career counsellor offers help with career planning, navigating the job market and assisting with job search strategies. Leadership coaches place an emphasis on the person rather than job market to enable skill development for career advancement, career transition and career acceleration. Our leadership coaches work with individuals to build the leadership capabilities required to excel in their current and future roles and with organizations to ensure leadership bench strength for organizational success.
