Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Kanban System Design
Certified Scrum Master
Coaching skills for Managers and Directors - Schulich Executive Education
Organizational Design - Queens University
Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology - University of Toronto
My coaching journey
I discovered the power of coaching over 20 years ago. I had been promoted to a Leadership role and had no real idea of how to lead people effectively. I read books about Leadership and took some courses, but the top down leadership style being taught at the time didn’t feel like the right approach for me. I thought there had to be a better way than leading from behind a desk in an office far away from the people I was leading.
Hello coaching!
I took my first 3 day coaching course and immediately connected with the concepts, application and power of coaching. The change in my leadership approach enabled my teams to be successful and to fully develop their strengths in an environment of trust and respect.
Continuing my journey, I signed up for a year-long intensive training course with the Adler Graduate Professional School in Toronto to become an ICF certified coach. I immersed myself in all things coaching and I knew that it was what I would do for the rest of my career.
I have seen people transform their careers and lives because they were brave enough to show up to coaching sessions and do the personal work; challenging their assumptions, beliefs and thoughts. It’s not easy work, but it is always transformative and I am privileged to be part of the journey for those who are looking to make positive changes in their lives.
How I help my clients,
“Jane is an exceptional life and career coach. I met with Jane several times to discuss my career path, how to navigate a few professional dilemmas, and how to overcome symptoms of imposter syndrome. Jane is a compassionate and empathetic coach; she took the time to genuinely listen and help draw out an actionable plan for me to achieve my goals. But more than that, Jane also helped me understand how to build confidence and to believe in my abilities. I continue to use the teachings I learned from Jane on a daily basis. I would highly recommend Jane to any professional looking to take their career to the next level.” K.B Legal Councel
