Individual Leadership Coaching
Enhance your strengths and identify opportunities for growth
Why Individual Coaching?
CHA Learning’s Individual Coaching Services provide a safe and courageous space for people to process and act on the challenges faced at work and in life.
You will be more able to be your ideal self and act towards creating the compelling future you want. Coaching empowers you to enhance your best qualities, increase awareness of what needs to change, take action to leverage your strengths, and minimize the impact of your shadows while achieving organizational goals and improving the culture. This enhances wellness for all employees because as you shift and grow, the way others experience you also shifts.
Coaching is most effective for those who want coaching – individuals looking for growth and development. Those who are committed to the growth process and are willing to be honest with themselves to take a bold look within and learn who they truly are – the dark parts they have been unable to peek at and the brilliant strengths within.
Individual Coaching Package Information
Individual coaching packages include:
- Clifton Strengths Assessment with an individualized report provided by Gallup and a more detailed report provided by the coach (valued at $28 USD)
- One-hour individual sessions (multi-session packages available), scheduled personally between you and your coach
- Occasional ‘just in time’ access to your coach for urgent situational coaching as needed
- If desired, a mid-way ‘check-in’ conversation with the coach, client and the person the client reports to, to share success and progress
- Homework assignments from the coach to facilitate and deepen insights and learning
- Tools, resources and/or other assessments as deemed useful for growth and development
Individual coaching sessions are 1:1 with the coach of your choice for 60 minutes.
We offer both pay-as-you-go and package pricing to suit different needs. After a free consultation with Amanda, you can determine the package that suits your needs best. Contact us to book a consultation and register.
How do I start?
Please contact us to set up a free consultation with the lead coach, Amanda Bjorn. After your consultation, you can determine the package & individual coach that suits your needs best.
You will be required to set up an account as part of purchasing your package. Once registered for the package of your choice, you will be enrolled in the coaching hub on our learning management system called Brightspace, which will house common resources and getting started information. You will be connected with your chosen coach and from there, you can schedule your first meeting with them directly.
Our Individual Coaches
Each of our coaches has a unique background and expertise to help you or your team excel.
Review the biographies and personal videos below to find the coach that is the right fit for your needs.
Amanda Björn, ACC
Amanda is a Business Coaching Advantage Certified Coach™ and a Registered Corporate Coach™ with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. A former Occupational Therapist and the former EVP, People, Culture and Strategy at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, she has spent her 20+ year career working in health care.
Mandy McMahan, PhD, CPsych
Mandy is a Business Coaching Advantage Practitioner™ through People Dynamics Learning Group Inc. As a Psychologist with managerial and executive leadership experience in the not-for-profit, public, and private health sectors, Mandy is passionate about bringing together diversity of thought, perspectives, and experiences to facilitate innovation and excellence.
Tracie Smith
Tracie Smith is known for the energy and positivity she brings to the table. For 15 years, Tracie worked at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the last ten as a member of the senior leadership team. She was most recently a Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement for the City of Thunder Bay. Tracie is a champion of psychological safety in any work space, and continuously focuses on cultivating positive culture and supporting people to flourish. Tracie was drawn to coaching as a way to help other leaders to thrive. She continues to share her skills and expertise as a coach and facilitator.
Kristen Woods, MD, MMM
As an executive coach, Kristen engages with leaders who aspire to enrich their executive skillset, empowering them to emerge as trusted visionaries who shape organizational strategy, propel team productivity to new heights, and unlock the boundless potential of their organization’s talent pool. Kristen’s approach is infused with a caring touch, ensuring that personal well-being and values are woven seamlessly into the coaching experience, fostering harmony and genuine authenticity across all realms of leadership and life. With an impressive 25-year track record in healthcare, spanning roles as a distinguished family physician and accomplished executive, Kristen brings to the table extensive expertise in areas including population health, change management, Lean system design, and health system operations.
Aileen Edwards, MA, ACC
Aileen is the founder and CEO of AME Consulting & Leadership Coaching and draws on a range of models and frameworks in bringing about transformational change. She role models good Human Resources practices and works with a range of clients and organizations. She is most happy working with clients at all levels who want to make changes to move forward in their career and personal lives, and with organizations on strategic planning, succession planning and leadership development.
Stephanie Brundl
Stephanie is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach with an Associate Certified Coach credential with the ICF. She has coached leaders since 2010. Known for her optimism and grace under pressure, she began her 25-year healthcare career as a front-line Occupational Therapist. Stephanie loves a challenge and finding unique solutions to vexing problems. Her innovative wellness, cultural interpreter, intergenerational, employee engagement, leadership and healthy workplace programs have garnered national and international recognition. In 2021, she sold her fitness business and retired early from her role as Director of Wellness and Organizational Development at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener to spend more time with her family. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association.
Coaching Quick FAQ
- What if I finish my package and want to purchase more sessions?
- Individuals can purchase more sessions by coming to this page, clicking the ‘register’ button and purchasing another package of choice
- Groups and teams, please speak to your coach who will ask CHA Learning to prepare a new invoice for another package
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