We have been partnering with Fluency Leadership for the past few years for our Leadership Programs, including multi-month People Manager Programs as well as Team Coaching for our leadership group. Catherine and Colin are absolute gems to work with. Coaching is a big part of the Skybox culture, and their coach approach to leadership and professional development along with their extensive knowledge of our space has been invaluable to our People Leaders. The learning space they create has provided us with just-in-time training and practice to lead and navigate effectively in this climate of the ever-changing “way we work.”
As the Communications & Marketing team at SFU successfully completed a five-year reputation strategy and started to look to what was next for us, we knew we had an opportunity to level up. Core to that work has been leadership development training, team coaching, and individual coaching through Fluency Leadership. Through this collaborative partnership with Fluency, we have strengthened each individual’s contribution as well as our team’s ability to contribute to meaningful change at SFU.
I have only excellent things to say about the Future Ready Leaders Collective. The curriculum was excellent, and the facilitators were fantastic. The diverse cohort brought different voices, new ideas, and unique perspectives. It provided a unique growth opportunity through deep learning and significant sharing. This program helped me get to know myself better as a leader.
I came to Fluency Leadership looking for a life raft. What I found was a fresh leadership path. I had a brand new role leading a just-hired team in a barely-launched start-up at the dawn of the era of COVID-19 remote work. I knew traditional corporate management wasn’t the answer. I was searching for a more adaptable, authentic model, plus advice to help me manage in the moment and dig deeper as a learner and leader. Catherine Ducharme’s warm, compassionate coaching style, her vast communications expertise, insightful assessments, holistic listening and sense of humour helped me grow rapidly over several months while leading through intensive change. Catherine provided a master-class in self-knowledge, values-driven leadership and personal development. Her unique leadership assessment tools, professional development resources and genuine investment in my journey helped me solidify my values and focus more clearly on my future as a catalyst and coach.
After working for the same employer for almost three decades, I suddenly found myself outplaced. Lost and confused, I heard about Catherine Ducharme and Fluency through a colleague. From our initial meeting, Catherine was a calm, compassionate voice guiding me through my storm of internal muddled thoughts. She helped me find clarity and purpose, asking open, patient, and thought-provoking questions that made me see my situation through different lenses. Catherine’s considerate and non-judgmental approach helped me embrace a journey of self-discovery and uncover resilience. Today, I’m living a life with greater fulfillment and have discovered new opportunities. I am so grateful I met Catherine when I did, and I highly recommend her professional coaching services. She will help you get back on track to start your next chapter.
The Future-Ready Leadership Collective is a development opportunity that is almost impossible to replicate or find elsewhere. The cohort was high quality, and while we had much in common, we came from different industries and backgrounds, which made the discussions insightful and impactful. This experience truly changed my thinking about leadership, including what it means to adopt a coach mindset and how to step into courageous conversations without fear. I also found the one-to-one coaching sessions highly valuable and an excellent way to embed the learning into real life.