Whether you need a leadership strategic session or a front-line focus group…we offer professional facilitation services to help make your next planning session more effective and efficient.
We will develop a comprehensive session agenda based on your needs. We set up the room and facilitate the day for you. We worry about the details so the whole team can actively participate without worrying about the logistics. Following the session, you will receive a summary of session outcomes including next steps and actions required.
Testimonials
Nisga’a Lisims Government, Consultant (2017-current)
Initiated and implemented the first ever Nisga’a Business Conference with 300 attendees, creating a tourism communication strategy, leading public engagement sessions, facilitating strategic planning sessions, developing and delivering leadership, tourism and entrepreneurship programs and workshops.
“Denise brings a collaborative approach to everything she does. She not only "advises" but also gets the work done in a professional, collaborative way which is very important in our community”
Initiated and implemented the first ever Nisga’a Business Conference with 300 attendees, creating a tourism communication strategy, leading public engagement sessions, facilitating strategic planning sessions, developing and delivering leadership, tourism and entrepreneurship programs and workshops.
“Denise brings a collaborative approach to everything she does. She not only "advises" but also gets the work done in a professional, collaborative way which is very important in our community”
Bertram Mercer.
Economic Development Manager, Nisga’a Lisims Government
Women in Leadership (WIL) Foundation, National Diversity and Inclusion Advisor and Project Lead, Bridge to Gender Equality Project (2018-current)
Launched WIL Okanagan Chapter in 2018 which grew to 300 members with sold out events and chaired until 2021, writer for leadership and EDI for newsletter and blog, co-lead for Diversity and Inclusion Conference and is leading a pan- Canadian gender equality federally-funded project (2021-2024).
“Denise brings her strong leadership, marketing and facilitating background to help establish the first Kelowna Chapter. Her warm and inclusive personality makes her shine”
Launched WIL Okanagan Chapter in 2018 which grew to 300 members with sold out events and chaired until 2021, writer for leadership and EDI for newsletter and blog, co-lead for Diversity and Inclusion Conference and is leading a pan- Canadian gender equality federally-funded project (2021-2024).
“Denise brings her strong leadership, marketing and facilitating background to help establish the first Kelowna Chapter. Her warm and inclusive personality makes her shine”
Maya Kanigan.
President, Women in Leadership Foundation
University of Victoria, Instructor (2019-current)
*Developing content and teaching business classes.
”Denise connects with students quickly and empowers students which is critical in creating a successful learning environment.”
*Developing content and teaching business classes.
”Denise connects with students quickly and empowers students which is critical in creating a successful learning environment.”
Program Director.
Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
Indigenous Community Leadership and Development (2019-2020)
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“Working and learning with Denise has been a pleasure to say the least. Her skill set has been an asset in this program. Denise has shown skill and immaculate organization skills along with a positive attitude and a sense of humor that has lifted our spirits on days that we needed it the most. I wish that all teachers were inspiring and uplifting like Denise"
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“Working and learning with Denise has been a pleasure to say the least. Her skill set has been an asset in this program. Denise has shown skill and immaculate organization skills along with a positive attitude and a sense of humor that has lifted our spirits on days that we needed it the most. I wish that all teachers were inspiring and uplifting like Denise"
Michelle C..
Bridge River Indian Band Student
Indigenous Community Leadership and Development (2019-2020)
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“Denise is one of the best instructors I have had. She empowered and held me accountable in a compassionate way. I feel confident in moving forward with my business and she made learning enjoyable.”
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“Denise is one of the best instructors I have had. She empowered and held me accountable in a compassionate way. I feel confident in moving forward with my business and she made learning enjoyable.”
Anonymous from survey.
Student
Indigenous Community Leadership and Development (2019-2020)
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Denise. She connected with us and the students with ease. Her classroom had a great atmosphere and she always went above and beyond to make sure her lessons delivered valuable information and the students were happily engaged. She works from her heart and has strong values, which is very important. She holds strong morals and a genuine code of ethics that is most valuable when working in communities. She cares wholeheartedly about her clients and the content she delivers. We definitely recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
Developing and instructing 8-week entrepreneurship and tourism programs. Achieved a minimum 85% positive rating in post course evaluations on a weekly basis
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Denise. She connected with us and the students with ease. Her classroom had a great atmosphere and she always went above and beyond to make sure her lessons delivered valuable information and the students were happily engaged. She works from her heart and has strong values, which is very important. She holds strong morals and a genuine code of ethics that is most valuable when working in communities. She cares wholeheartedly about her clients and the content she delivers. We definitely recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.”
Mary Mason.
CEO, Owls Path Tourism (Client)