TRUSTED BY LEADERS AT IBM · Google · NASA · Visa · Chevron · American Express · SAP · Salesforce · CIBC · Accenture
CREDENTIALS
Master Certified Coach (MCC)
MCC Certified
International Coaching Federation
25+ Years
HR and leadership experience
Confidential
A private, professional practice
The International Coaching Federation’s highest credential, held by fewer than 4% of ICF-credentialed coaches worldwide. It requires 2,500+ hours of coaching and a rigorous performance assessment.
THE REAL CHALLENGE
The higher you go, the fewer people you can think out loud with.
From the outside, you look like you have it handled. Inside, the decisions are heavier, the politics are sharper, and there’s less room to get it wrong. Most of my clients don’t need more effort. They need a confidential place to think clearly, with someone who knows how organizations really work.
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You’re carrying more than others can see.
Pressure, people decisions and competing priorities, with very few people you can be fully candid with.
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What got you here won’t get you there.
A bigger role asks for a different way of leading, not just more hours.
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You’re facing a decision that matters.
A promotion, a restructure, a career move. You want clarity, not a rushed answer.
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
What changes when you have clarity.
Coaching gives you a sharper way to think, decide and lead, and the people around you notice.
Leadership Presence
Walk into the room steady, clear and credible, especially when the stakes are high.
Difficult Conversations
Address conflict, performance and pushback directly, without damaging trust.
Decision-Making
Make hard calls with better thinking and less second-guessing.
Pressure & Complexity
Stay steady through competing demands, politics and the weight of the role.
Navigating Transition
Step into a new role, a restructure or your next chapter with a plan.
Leadership Teams
Build trust, sharpen accountability and get your team moving in one direction.
HOW THE WORK UNFOLDS
Coaching tailored to you and the moment you’re in.
No generic formulas. Every engagement is shaped around you, your organization and the decisions in front of you.
PHASE ONE
Clarify what matters
We start with where you are, what’s at stake and what success looks like. Where useful, we bring in stakeholder input.
PHASE TWO
Go beneath the surface
We look at the patterns, assumptions and habits that drive how you lead, and which ones are costing you.
PHASE THREE
Lead differently
The work turns practical: new approaches tested in real situations, with results you and others can see.
Coaching engagements are personalised based on the person and the work.
Tailored to you
Completely confidential
By video, available worldwide
Typical engagement: 6 months
ABOUT LORNA
Grounded in how organizations actually work.
MASTER CERTIFIED COACH (MCC) · 25+ YEARS IN HR & LEADERSHIP
I’m Lorna. I’ve spent more than 25 years in HR and leadership, so I know organizations from the inside: how decisions get made, how careers stall, and what senior leaders are really up against.
Today I coach executives and senior leaders at organizations including IBM, Google, NASA and American Express. I hold the ICF’s Master Certified Coach credential, its highest level, and I’m the author of The Seven Essential Practices of Great Leaders.
My style is direct and practical, with real care behind it. I listen closely, challenge your thinking, and help you turn insight into action. I’m based in Toronto and coach clients worldwide by video.
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Leadership complexity
Navigating heavier responsibility, team dynamics, or a shift in how they lead.
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Identity and transition
Rethinking direction, moving into a new chapter, or questioning what comes next.
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Visibility and confidence
Finding the language, presence, and self-trust to be seen and heard more fully.
WHO I WORK WITH
Senior leaders carrying real responsibility.
My clients are executives and senior leaders who are already successful and want an experienced, confidential thinking partner for what comes next.
Executives & C-Suite
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Senior Leaders
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Newly Promoted Leaders
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Leaders in Transition
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Leadership Teams
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High-Potential Talent
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FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Coaching for your leaders.
HR and L&D teams bring me in to support senior leaders through promotions, transitions and performance challenges. With 25+ years in HR myself, I understand the business context, the stakeholders and the need for confidentiality.
Executive coaching for individual leaders
Team coaching for leadership teams
Support for newly promoted and high-potential leaders
Clear goals agreed with the leader and sponsor at the start
Client reflections
“Working with Lorna provided a depth of clarity I hadn't been able to reach on my own. The space she creates for reflection is truly transformational.”
Executive Director, Global Tech
“Lorna’s approach is both thoughtful and direct. She helped me navigate a significant leadership transition with confidence and intentionality.”
Senior VP, Financial Services
“An invaluable thinking partner for any leader navigating complexity. The ROI on our sessions has been evident in every decision I make.”
Founder & CEO, Creative Agency
“Lorna is more than a coach—she’s a trusted thought partner. Her ability to listen beyond the words, challenge assumptions, and help me think strategically has changed the trajectory of my leadership.”
VP, Financial Services
“Before working with Lorna, I often second-guessed myself and avoided hard conversations. I now lead with much more confidence, even in high-stakes moments.”
Director, Software Organization
“She quickly understood the dynamics of my role and offered tools that helped me lead with intention rather than reaction. Her ability to balance empathy with directness is rare.”
Executive Leader, Technology Sector
One honest conversation.
A 30-minute call to talk about where you are and what you want to change. If coaching with me isn’t the right fit, I’ll tell you.
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No obligation to proceed
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