My work experience has exposed me to a diversity of business functions, including Operations (from call centres to manufacturing plants), Finance, Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, Sales, Product Development, Actuarial, Human Resources and other support functions. I have worked with large global industry leaders, with medium-sized companies and with family-owned and entrepreneurial firms. My contracts [...]

I have been certified in Organization Development with the world-renowned NTL Institute in Bethel, Maine. I understand behavioural theory and love to apply it to actual experiences and attitudes in the workplace. It’s important to me to keep current and I continually seek out new research and information to add to my OD and coaching [...]

My clients tell me that they value my ability to “keep it real.” I combine theoretical knowledge with a practical approach and a get it done urgency. My desire is always to design interventions and solutions that will work in real-life. I am not interested in developing esoteric or elegant solutions (unless that’s what your [...]

My personal value system is based on honesty and high trust. My clients repeatedly ask me to work with them on HR projects and sensitive situations. I value the contributions of all people and I strive to be sensitive and respectful of each person’s dignity.  I believe that genuine empathy includes an aspect of service, [...]

I love to get involved in situations that matter to people. My enthusiasm and energy often move others to action. I am very creative – especially when brainstorming solutions – and I believe that dialogue and debate are important to a generative process. I love when new options emerge that have not yet been considered.

A college degree in journalism, and my career experience in Employee Communications and Marketing, polished my natural writing and speaking talents. I have learned how to present information during change and to engage, influence and motivate others. I enjoy preparing presentations and bringing clarity to more complex, technical subjects.

I am able to facilitate and lead a group of people so their talents and expertise are applied to a single purpose. You will find me taking a simple approach to project management: clear deliverables, clear expectations and clear deadlines. Time is spent delivering value instead of babysitting others. I hold people accountable and support [...]

Many of my clients ask me to facilitate important meetings and events. No matter the diversity of the group, or the complexity of the topic, I can work with clients to design a process and agenda that will move the group forward. Objectives are met, people participate and at the end, crisp and clear notes [...]

On the Myers-Briggs Indicator, I show a strong preference for Intuition, and I use this skill in the external world to identify patterns, see multiple meanings, and to source the common thread among many disparate thoughts. I am able to quickly analyze a situation, and my left-brain intelligence works with my creative right-brain to help [...]

For more than 20 years I have skillfully joined groups in several industries and different size organizations to tackle challenges. I find it easy to integrate into the structure of any project or internal HR team. I get along well with people at all levels of organizations, because I value relationships and professionalism.