I am an ICF certified coach and the majority of my clients are executives in multinational companies with regional, national or international mandates. Many are working in China or have strategic responsibility for China/Asia Pacific. These are extremely demanding times for these HR Leaders, Operational Managers and Corporate Executives.
For many, leadership development is a key issue for their organizations. By building an open, flexible strategy, we work together to build stronger teams able to adapt and respond to an ever changing business environment. Trust and a long-term commitment to them and their organizations are the foundations of these relationships.
RESULTS ACHIEVED
The CEO of a successful MNC was dissatisfied with the performance of one of his VPs. The company had grown very quickly and this VP was not managing well. With so much growth, the CEO had to focus his energies managing the international challenges, and was not able to manage his direct reports. This lack of exchange was hurting the performance of not only the VP I was coaching, but the performance of the entire executive team.
Although the mandate focused on one of the VPs, I met regularly with the CEO (often by phone) who came to recognize the complexity of the situation, and his responsibility in it.
As a result, the CEO changed the company structure. The Executive Team no longer reports to the CEO, but to a newly created position, Managing Director for China. This allows the CEO time to continue to play his critical role directing the organization at the strategic level.
The new MD for China has realigned the roles of the executive team and, we are planning an off-site team coaching session with the entire executive team.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
I have over 25 years of management experience, including 11 years of experience at Cornerstone Executive Search in Montreal, Canada, most recently as Vice President. Prior to that I held executive positions in the Design, Manufacturing & Property Management industries in Montreal, where I began as a young entrepreneur. I now live and work in Beijing, China.
COACHING APPROACH
My strength is in building consensus with Global Leaders. Working with cross-cultural teams, I have led groups in Leadership Training and Development; with training and follow-up, coaching skills are effectively utilized by management to improve communication and increase both productivity and profitability.
One-on-one coaching is about trust and open communication – by providing direct, constructive feedback and committing to the long-term success of clients, I have partnered with young high potentials, and seasoned executives. I have empathy and respect for my clients who are leaders in this fast paced global economy. Committed to the success of my team in Beijing and our team across China, I coach and mentor our young executives and project leaders. Working in China is an opportunity to learn and to share.
CREDENTIALS
As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach, trainer and facilitator, I lead Master Classes in Leadership Development and Derailment, Training Managers in Leadership Skills and Organizational Development.
I am a trained facilitator in the Socratic Method – teaching and learning for over 15 years at the Thomas More Institute. I have a degree in Classics from Bishops University, that included an in-depth study of cross-cultural negotiations at HEC