Lorraine Denny M Ed, BA (Psychology) Sydney, Australia

Lorraine is passionate about assisting people to realise their full potential through coaching, learning and development initiatives.  As Manager, Professional and Organisational Development Services at the University of Wollongong, Australia, she works closely with both academic and general staff from a wide range of disciplines and professions. She is an accredited Emotional Intelligence facilitator and enjoys joining her clients on their personal journeys and their “Ah Ha” moments of discovery.

As a Tri-NamicsTM consultant I have introduced Coaching Triangles into my organisation as part of a leadership program. This has had fantastic results by deepening the learning in the program and providing staff with strong support networks and exploration in a safe environment.  I am looking forward to extending the triangles into other aspects of our learning and development strategies.

After 10 years of corporate HR experience, spanning 4 continents, Gil Davidson decided it was time to tackle her next adventure and 2002 saw the birth of Advantage Management Consulting.

Gil launched her professional career with a business administration degree (B.Bus.Sci.) from the University of Cape Town.  She has since developed her skill and knowledge of business through extensive international Human Resources experience in a broad range of industries in South Africa, New Zealand, Britain and Canada. In 2003 Gil advanced her coaching skills and graduated from the Coaches Training Institute(CTI) as a Co-active Coach.  Gil chose CTI because of their reputation for the depth and breadth of their training- a reputation which proved true.

She is an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce and a Founding Past President of the International Coaches Federation - Okanagan Region

Gil’s philosophy is one of creating lasting impact through real behavioural change, strengthening companies through the development of their executives’ potential.

Gil works with clients who excel on their own and asks “What could you achieve if you unleashed your full potential?”  She has introduced and worked with Tri-namics with several of her clients with solid success.

See Gil's site and contact info att: http://www.advantagemanagement.ca

Marilynn Kendall, MALT CEC   Vancouver, BC, Canada

Executive Coach and Consultant

“Shifting the spirit of leadership,one conversation at a time.”

Marilynn is an experienced people-oriented leader with accomplished strategic planning, innovative thinking, leadership, communication, and relationship building skills gained during her 22 years in Director, Manager, and Coordinator roles within the healthcare setting.

Her areas of coaching expertise include leadership development, leadership sustainability, communication, team building, and transformational change.

A possibilities thinker, she loves to motivate and inspire people to achieve fulfillment of their personal and professional goals and dreams through the use of coaching. She uses her coaching skills coupled with her passion for excellence in leadership to assist her clients in attaining their leadership goals and to create transformational, sustainable change within their organizational system.

A registered nurse and a lifelong learner, Marilynn holds a Diploma in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master’s Degree in Leadership & Training, a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, and certification in the LEADS in a Caring Environment Leadership Program.

John Van Aerde, MD, MA, PhD, FRCPC  Edmonton, Alberta

John has 25 years of experience as a Neonatologist, the first 10 as a clinician-researcher, the next 15 in different leadership roles, including medical director of several neonatal intensive care units, the Pediatric Home Nutrition Program for Northern Alberta, the neonatal initiative for Collaborative Practice and Quality Improvement and, Regional director of the Northern Alberta Neonatal Intensive Care Program. Under his leadership and with the support of a large team, the latter program integrated 115 neonatal beds and one follow-up clinic in 5 different hospitals under one functional umbrella. He has served on many committees for regional, provincial and national organizations, including the Alberta Clinician Council, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta, the Canadian Paediatric Society and, the Canadian Society for Physician Executives.

He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences, a Master’s degree in Leadership studies and he has published extensively. He teaches at the School for Leadership studies at Royal Roads University, has 20 years of medico-legal experience and provides consulting services for a variety of academic and health care organizations.