Coach.
Advisor.
Partner.
My work takes different forms depending on the challenge and what will be most useful.
Coach.
Developing the leader and the team.
Coaching creates space to examine how you lead, recognize patterns that may be holding you back and explore new ways of thinking and working.
In one-on-one coaching, we focus on your leadership challenges, aspirations and effectiveness.
With leadership teams, the work becomes collective: strengthening trust, navigating difficult conversations and improving how decisions are made and commitments are honoured.
The goal is to build capabilities that last beyond our work together.
“Penny's work with our leadership team has helped us have more productive conversations about priorities, accountability and how we work together. She challenges our thinking, helps us address difficult issues and moves us from discussion toward meaningful action.”
- Founder & CEO | Sports Technology Company
Advisor.
Experience applied to your challenges.
There are times when an independent perspective, informed by experience, can help you see a situation differently.
Drawing on decades of executive and board experience, I work with leaders on strategic choices, organizational challenges, governance and business transitions.
I'll share observations, test assumptions and offer practical insight when it's useful. My role is to help you evaluate your options and make decisions you can stand behind, not to make them for you.
“What sets Penny apart is that she understands what it takes to build and grow a business. She brings decades of leadership experience to our conversations, but never loses sight of the person behind the business. She understands the pressures founders face and helps me balance the ambitions I have for my company with the kind of leader and person I want to be.”
- Founder & CEO | AgTech Company
Partner.
A trusted relationship that evolves.
Some engagements develop into longer-term relationships that combine coaching, strategic advice and facilitated leadership conversations.
As priorities shift and new challenges emerge, the nature of our work adapts. One conversation may focus on a difficult leadership decision; another on strategic direction, team effectiveness or board dynamics.
What remains constant is an independent relationship built on trust, candour and continuity.
"Penny listens carefully, addresses difficult issues directly and constructively, and brings a genuine understanding of the challenges of executive leadership. She is a trusted advisor and leadership partner."
- Michael K. Hawes | President and CEO, Fulbright Canada
Where shall we begin?
Every engagement starts with a conversation.
We'll discuss what you're working through, what you'd like to accomplish and where an outside perspective might be useful.From there, we'll agree on the nature of our work, the outcomes you're looking for and how we'll measure progress.
You don't need to decide in advance whether you need a coach, advisor or partner. We can figure that out together.
Making room for emerging leaders.
I reserve a portion of my practice for emerging leaders and early-stage founders who would benefit from experienced guidance as they build their leadership capabilities and businesses.