I have many years of experience and a whole lot of education but the essence of all of my work can be distilled into that one word: connection. When I connect with others I am able bring all of who I am and what I have learned and intersect with their world. It is at this intersection that the magic happens; where complex workplace interrelationship challenges can be solved, where stress gets de-stressed, emotional intelligence soars, and where leaders can lead with imagination and courage.
I love to learn! I am a certified professional coach through the College of Executive Coaching and a certified coach with the International Coach Federation.
I have earned 3 Master Degrees, one in Counselling/Psychology, a second in Adult Education where I completed a thesis on team leadership and a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education where I completed a thesis on brain health and how this intersects with leadership and over stress. Every single ounce of my formal education has played a role in my my holistic approach to coaching, training and consulting and afforded me a unique perspective and a comprehensive toolbox.
The world and the workplace continue to change rapidly and sometimes that can be a lot to keep up with. Sabotaging beliefs and behaviours can get in the way, unhealthy workplaces can cause stress, and our own brain health can prevent us from doing our genius work and living the life we desire. My areas of expertise include emotional intelligence competencies, stress management in the workplace, and the impact of brain health on leadership and workplace competencies.
I am passionate about people. I stand up and for my clients and cheer for them (sometimes quite loudly and with abandon) and I cherish their definition of what a good work and personal life is. I am deeply curious about human kind, will never stop learning and believe that compassion is our highest calling.
Leadership is Connection
The Intersection of Neuroscience and Intuition
DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
M.A. Counselling/Psychology
M.A. Adult Education (Leadership)
M.S. Health and Nutrition Education
PCC - Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation
CPC (Certified Professional Coach) – College of Executive Coaching
Advanced Certification Neuronutrient Therapy Institute
RNCP Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner
Certified Hypnotherapist
PCC Prairie Professional Coaches Association member and Executive Board Member
AWARDS
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Award for Volunteerism
2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Nominee for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS AND EXPERT ASSOCIATES
Lori Lipinski – MHRM Masters in Human Resource Management – Leadership/Executive Coach, Personal Excellence Power Circle Facilitator, Visioning Sessions, Human Resource Consulting.
Brand Attributes: energetic, compassionate, unravels complexity, keen appreciation of individual and organizational contexts
Lori’s expertise in leadership, organizational transformation and transition, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and Human Resource Management provides INTERSECT clients with a wealth of dynamic support. With 30+ years holding a variety of Human Resource management and leadership positions in the federal public sector, Lori led large scale nation-wide organizational transformation and transition initiatives, collaborated with executives and their teams to enhance organizational and individual performance through improving activities of strategic planning, engagement, consultation and establishing internal and external partnerships. Lori has earned earned the designation PCC (Professional Certified Coach) with ICF, The International Coach Federation.
Jackie McConaghy – MA Leadership, Leadership/Executive Coach, Personal Excellence Power Circle Facilitator, Trainer.
Brand Attributes: energetic, curious, learner, supportive
Experienced in coaching senior leaders during times of extensive change, building their resilience and perseverance to take risks, and supporting them to start difficult conversations and make tough decisions, Jackie brings energy and passion to her work. Her clients appreciate the systems thinking approach to identify root causes of issues, her ability to develop leader’s skills to navigate change, and that she creates a safe space for vulnerability and reflection. With a robust background in strategic human resources, she brings experience in employee/labour relations, organizational learning and development, workforce planning and organizational design, and career transition. These areas provide insight into organizational dynamics that impact change readiness, motivation, and ability to accept change. Jackie has strong values around learning and growing and encourages our clients to challenge their thinking and the way they lead to achieve stretch goals. Jackie is a Certified Executive Coach and has earned the designation ACC (Associate Professional Coach) with ICF, The International Coach Federation.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
INTERSECT has supported the following organizations through pro bono coaching, complimentary registrations at workshops and reduced workshop registration fees:
Hopes Home
SARC
Dress for Success Regina
Autism Resource Center Regina
COR
Sexual Assault Center
ICF Saskatchewan
