My expertise is wide and my reach is deep.
Whether my client is a multinational corporation, educational institution, or individual leader, my approach remains the same: I inspire people with honesty, humour, and a desire to have meaningful learning in all aspects of our work together. I’m faculty at two internationally renowned educational institutes—Banff Centre and THNK Creative Leadership School, where I support leaders in their personal and professional development.
I’ve worked with clients on systemic leadership impact within their organization; lululemon athletica, WestJet, Shopify, Shaw Cable Systems and Innisfree Hotels, collaborating around culture change and leadership clarity for their people. I also design learning workshops for organizations who want inspired development that is relevant to the current leadership challenges their people face. My coaching clients are high achievers seeking clarity on the next steps in their careers and relationships.
I work with smart, committed people who laugh a lot.
I value people who commit to making an impact through the changes they lead for themselves, their teams and organizations. My business is a success because of the people who keep coming back to partner with me. Their trust and evolving leadership needs require me to be a constant learner in new research and content design.
Learning needs to be fun, have a purpose, and create the desired impact. I bring a skilled combination of levity and expertise that helps leaders open up to new learning and behaviour change. You’ll be on your feet, examining challenges with humour and uncovering new ways to bring your strengths forward.
Unlike many consultants, I’ve worked in organizations for the better part of my career, leading teams, navigating politics and getting the work done. I spent 11 years of my career at the Banff Centre, eventually leading program design in the leadership development division. At lululemon athletica, I led the global design of their retail training program with a dynamic team of people.
I have a Master’s degree in Leadership with a focus on inspiring creativity and innovation through organizational culture and behavioural change. I’m a certified PCC level Executive Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF), bringing over 1000 hours of coaching experience. I hold certifications in multiple behavioral assessments (e.g., MBTI, SDI, EQi 2.0, DiSC) and the Immunity to Change model. I’m also a member of the Applied Improv Network, and the Association of Managers of Innovation.
I live in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Canmore, Alberta although my suitcase feels differently. I love what I do and spend most of my time leading this work in the world, with intermittent breaks that involve good friends and great wine.
What it’s like to work with me:
“Maintaining a strong culture and building for sustainable growth is a daunting task when crafting state of the training programs. Elaine was dedicated to capturing our company vision and developing programs that would work for us. She stood for excellence at every step of the project and the end product has delighted and inspired countless new and veteran leaders in our company. On top of that, she is a skilled facilitator and comedian.”
KIR DANELSKI, FORMER SOUTHWEST AREA TRAINER
LULULEMON ATHLETICA
What it’s like to work with me:
“Having participated in three programs facilitated by Elaine at Banff Centre, I can say there are many reasons I keep returning. Elaine is authentic and engaging, and her facilitation style is the perfect mix of providing the space needed to reflect, as well as the foray outside of your comfort zone needed to grow. I found the content of all three programs rich, practical, and thought provoking. I have been able to apply my learnings in my work and in my personal life. I look forward to the next program I take with Elaine.”
AFTON AIKENS, MARKETING LEAD
BANFF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CREATIVITY
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