Canmore & the Bow Valley
Leadership Coaching and Development in Canmore & the Bow Valley
Leadership support for the people who keep the valley running.
Tourism drives much of the Bow Valley economy, but every organization here runs on strong leaders, from hospitality and health care to public service and professional services.
Based in Canmore, I coach leaders, develop teams, and facilitate planning for Bow Valley organizations, with support that fits how work happens here.
Leading in a mountain town
Leadership here has its own rhythm.
Many Bow Valley organizations run lean, compete for the same talent, and promote people quickly, sometimes into their first leadership role. For seasonal businesses, teams grow and shrink with the calendar.
The leadership challenges that come up most often include:
- Developing new and first-time supervisors quickly.
- Building a culture where people want to stay and do their best work.
- Keeping teams steady and performing through busy periods and change.
- Building alignment across owners, managers, and front-line teams.
- Planning for the year ahead while delivering on the day-to-day.
In a tight labour market, a strong culture is a competitive advantage.
Through the year
Support that fits the season.
For tourism and other seasonal organizations, the year has a clear rhythm. Support can follow it.
Before the season
Get your leaders ready.
Prepare new and returning supervisors to lead with confidence, set clear expectations, and handle the conversations that come up when things get busy.
Leadership Development & Facilitation →During the season
Stay steady under pressure.
One-on-one coaching gives general managers and department leads a place to think, make decisions, and lead well when the pace is relentless.
Leadership & Executive Coaching →In the shoulder season
Step back and plan ahead.
Use the quieter months to bring your leadership team together, look at what worked, and decide what comes first for the year ahead.
Strategic Planning → Leadership Offsites & Retreats →Who this work suits
For Bow Valley organizations in every industry.
This work suits organizations such as:
- Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and tour operators.
- Construction, development, and trades businesses.
- Health, wellness, and care providers.
- Non-profits and community organizations.
- Public-sector teams.
- Professional services and creative businesses.
Local and flexible
In person, here in the valley.
Canmore is home base for Swerve, so I can meet you and your team in person. Virtual sessions are available too, which helps with busy schedules and teams spread across locations.
I bring more than a decade in senior HR and organizational development roles, including leading teams of my own. I understand the people side of running an organization: hiring, retention, performance, and the conversations in between.
Leadership Check-In
Take a few minutes to check in.
Twelve questions across six leadership practices to help you notice where you’re strongest and where to focus next.
Let’s talk about your team.
Tell me what your leaders are working on this season, and we’ll find the right support.
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