Cathy McConnell, PCC
Certified Executive Coach
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​Cathy is an accomplished Executive and Executive Coach who brings to each client initiative over 25 years of experience in leadership development and coaching.
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She has held various leadership roles as a senior executive in the retail industry, including General Manager of Specialty Businesses, General Manager of Financial Services, VP Human Resources and Business Capability, and VP Selling Culture. Cathy has provided Executive Coaching to leaders in various industries, including Retail, Financial Services, I.T., Automotive Industry and Municipal and Provincial Government.
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Cathy’s business background, her experience in coaching, mentoring and leading, as well as her passion for helping others achieve excellence led her to a career as an Executive Coach. Her experience in coaching others at all levels of an organization both on a one-to-one basis and in teams has been a skill that she continually develops. In 2012, she graduated from the Masters Executive Coaching program at Royal Roads University as a Certified Executive Coach and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. Cathy is also certified in proven assessment tools, including EQ-i 2.0 + EQ 360, The Five Behaviors and Facet5.
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Cathy’s focus includes coaching individuals and teams, providing them with the support they need to identify what is needed to move forward. Cathy uses a strengths-based approach to help individuals and teams identify gaps in performance and draws on their strengths to develop the leadership approach that will take them to the next level. With a focus on accelerated progress and accountability, Cathy supports leaders in achieving their objectives.
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Cathy’s leadership style informs her coaching approach, rooted in a belief in her clients’ ability to achieve their full potential. She partners with individuals to identify strengths, create actionable plans, and execute them effectively. Through consistent follow-up and accountability, Cathy ensures her clients not only achieve but often surpass their goals.
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