Authenticity. It’s your greatest strength.
Admit it. You’re unique. There’s no one out there like you. So why should you accept a pre-packaged solution designed to fit everyone?
We were founded on one simple belief. Every organization is different and you deserve an authentic solution. One that respects your value system and corporate culture. One that resonates and aligns with your strengths. One that sets you up for success and drives performance.
In short, a solution that fits.
That’s where we come in. We are a boutique executive coaching and strategic human resources consulting practice that works with innovative leaders committed to maximizing their potential and the effectiveness of their teams. And while we have an affinity for working with small and medium-sized organizations, we have deep experience working with leaders in large, national and global corporations. From professional services to mining, from financial services to telecommunications, from community services to manufacturing, we have the experience to make you successful. With expertise in both unionized and non-unionized environments across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, we have the depth to design and scale solutions that fit.
One size does not fit all.
Areas of Practice
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Everyone needs a coach in their corner. Whether you’re a senior leader seeking to take your contribution to the next level, an emerging leader wishing to deepen your impact, or an organization looking to on-board new leaders and accelerate their integration, we have your back.
Performance and Reward Systems
“You get the behaviour you reward.” Sounds simple enough, so why is it so hard? From base pay structures and incentive systems, to reward and recognition programs, we help make sure you reward the right behaviours at the right time.
Team Development
High performance teams engage in healthy productive conflict and deliver strong business results. If you’re not there yet, we can help support you through team coaching and skills development to create and maintain the performance you know you’re capable of.
Management & Leadership Development
You are unique. So are your challenges. You want to hire right the first time, build a performance coaching culture, and leverage high performing teams. We can help you design and deliver experiential custom learning. By adults, for adults.
Strategic Human Resources
Your business has a direction, so should your approach to HR. Whether its developing ways to increase engagement, implementing best practices, finding the right talent, or conducting surveys to ensure we’re on track, we can help you align your HR strategy with your business goals.
Organizational Design & Effectiveness
Organizations are effective by design. Or not. From organizational structure and succession planning to work flows, HR systems, processes and job descriptions, we can help you improve your effectiveness and minimize risk.
Meet the Practice Leader
Practice leader
Alison Cunningham
Alison has 30 years experience as a human resources leader and trusted advisor to senior leaders. Over the past 20 years, she has built a diversified consulting practice, establishing long-term relationships with clients who seek positive change in their organizations and who have a desire to learn about and apply leading practices in a way that fits their business.
Widely appreciated for being a strategic thinker, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, Alison is a pragmatic, results-oriented professional with a high degree of business savvy. Among Alison's skills is her gift for building strong, credible relationships with diverse stakeholders, from the shop floor to the executive suite. She also delights in sharing her expertise with the next generation of human resource professionals through her commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Education
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Queen’s University
Master of Industrial Relations
Other Interesting Stuff
I’m surrounded by animals. Currently three cats and a horse. All rescues.
I run. A lot. Several times a week (it keeps me sane). I’ve completed many 5Ks, 10Ks, several half marathons, and one marathon (yup, one was enough).
I never let my passport expire. I’ve camped coast-to-coast in both Canada and the US. I’ve explored France, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, the Azores, Spain, Italy, Scotland, England, Ireland, Iceland, China, Thailand, Laos, Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile. My bucket list of places still to go is longer.
I am fuelled by Chai Lattes. Grande, lactose free, extra hot, 3 pump (in case you were wondering). Twice a day. Sometimes three. Never five.
Client Experience
Executive & TEAM Coach
15 years experience coaching high-potential leaders and management teams of global and national firms in the professional services, insurance, mining, government, not-for-profit and retail sectors.
Strategic Advisor & SUbject Matter Expert
30 years experience as strategic advisor and subject matter expert, working with leaders and teams at the global, national and local level, in both unionized and non-unionized environments, in the telecommunications, financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, transportation, construction, sport, community and social services, public housing and professional services sectors.
Faculty & Learning Facilitator
20 years experience as faculty member and facilitator, delivering professional programs at Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre, Carleton University Sprott School of Business and University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management.
“We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.”
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