Your role has grown.
The decisions feel heavier.
There is less space to talk things through honestly.
From the outside, things may look successful.
Inside, you may be carrying responsibility that has no obvious place to land.
Executive coaching offers a confidential, grounded space to slow down your thinking, examine what matters, and make decisions with intention rather than urgency.
Not to make leadership easier.
To make it more straightforward.
Executive coaching is not advice.
It is a thinking partnership.
The work focuses on how you:
Most senior leaders do not need more input.
They need space to think well, with someone they trust.
Leaders often reach out when:
There is a myth that leaders are “ready” when they step into senior roles.
Most are not.
They are capable, thoughtful people who want to lead well and are navigating it in real time.
That is where this work is most valuable.
I came to coaching after years inside organizations where performance mattered and decisions had consequences.
I know what it is like to carry responsibility that does not turn off at the end of the day. To be accountable for outcomes, people, and choices that affect more than just you.
That experience shapes how I coach.
We do not talk in theory.
We talk in the context of your reality.
I listen carefully.
I ask questions that slow things down.
I bring humor, honesty, and accountability to the work.
I do not machine-gun questions.
We have real conversations.
You have options.
There are many capable executive and business coaches in Vancouver and beyond. Credentials matter, but they are not what makes this work effective.
What matters is trust.
And whether the person you are sitting with can hold complexity without ego.
Clients tell me they trust me quickly.
That I am direct, kind, and willing to say what needs to be said.
That I believe in them, even when they are unsure of themselves.
I do not take on every client.
I work with people who want to grow, who are willing to be nudged, and who want someone to walk alongside them with honesty and care.
I work with leaders who value honesty, depth, and thoughtful conversation.
This work is best suited to people who are stable, growing, and ready to focus on themselves as leaders.
There is rarely a single breakthrough moment.
Changes happen gradually, and they last.
Leaders often notice:
Janet is a dedicated executive leadership coach, mentor, and consultant, working closely with CEOs, senior leaders, and their teams. Her extensive experience across multiple roles and industries provides her with a deep understanding of complex systems—knowledge that is invaluable in her coaching philosophy and practice. Janet’s commitment to continuous improvement, both for herself and her clients, has led to numerous rewarding opportunities and successful outcomes.
Janet specializes in bringing best practices into the workplace through leadership development, assessment tools, and team coaching principles. She is passionate about helping organizations and individuals achieve their highest potential by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.