CLIENT STORIES
I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with many amazing creative leaders as a thinking partner and trusted ally in their amazing career journeys
Amanda Smith
CEO
Monday Creative
“There's so much value in the clarity, and even moreso in the resolve, I feel after each session with Colin. I always walk away with a clear path forward. He’s helped me set the stage for a major cultural shift in my business and the changes have been huge—performance on my team has expanded in a really palpable way and my job, as a result, has never been smoother. I find working with Colin wonderfully non-judgemental, which means it's really safe. I trust him because he’s been through many of the scenarios I'm encountering, but also he empowers me to take my own path.”
Aaron Loeb
President
LEGO Digital Play
“Colin provides me with three invaluable things. First, he listens carefully and reflects what he has heard with added context, sometimes showing me connections I hadn’t noticed. He also provides useful tools and frameworks to work through problems and frame my thinking. Finally, he is an excellent thought partner on subjects as varied as org design, culture, personal struggles, leadership, communication, and life goals. What I have in Colin is not only a coach but a brilliant, well-read partner with no agenda other than my happiness and success. What more could a busy leader want?”
Marija Radulovic-Nastic
Former Chief Technology Officer
Electronic Arts
“The coaching experience with Colin has been truly transformative. We’ve worked together during some of the most challenging times of change in my career, and his ability to provide insightful guidance was a cornerstone of my growth. Colin’s ability to challenge me in constructive ways and help me reflect on my goals was invaluable, making the process both productive and rewarding. Colin has a knack for balancing professionalism with warmth, making every interaction meaningful and engaging.”
Ruby Virk
Director of Operations
EA SPORTS FC
“Colin has helped me navigate new roles, work through complicated peer relationships and organizational dynamics, drive career progression, and amplify my value as a leader.
It is rare to have someone care so deeply about my professional growth and development, as well as how it fits with my life overall. Colin has invested the time to understand me as a person and as a leader.”
Jasmine Bradley
Senior Director, Communications and Branding Vancouver Art Gallery
“Colin has been instrumental in helping me to successfully navigate my transition into senior leadership roles. Through our monthly coaching sessions, we tackle a variety of topics including challenges around personal and team resiliency, and identifying and leaning into my people-focused leadership style. Through probing but respectful questions, Colin has taught me the value in accepting and being comfortable with challenges and opportunities in front of me – allowing me to approach my work in a new, energized and inspired way. Together, we’ve created a roadmap for me as a leader in my current role, but also in terms of my broader professional growth and development.”
Ted Peterson
Managing Director, Communications and Donor Relations
SFU Advancement and Alumni Engagement
“Colin was an incredible resource who worked with our team to refresh our mission, vision and values. His thoughtful and attentive approach, paired with his uncanny ability to collaborate and ask the right questions, allowed our team to come together and drill down to what matters most to our organization. In addition to his targeted and meaningful work with our leadership team, which enabled us to think critically about our purpose and goals, Colin led an incredibly helpful workshop with our full team that was engaging, fun and allowed everyone to participate in this important work.”
Craig Robinson
Director of Community, Social and Influencers
Scopely
“My time working with Colin has come alongside many career milestones over the past few years, starting when I was a manager, through my transition into a director role, and then a shift to building a team at a new studio. The guidance that Colin has provided across these different roles has been invaluable to my growth as a leader, specifically when it comes to redefining how I show up to conversations with my colleagues and employees through a better understanding of their needs, motivations, and perspectives.
Colin has consistently led me to reflect on my personal motivations, which has been pivotal to my growth. Through a better understanding of my personal motivations, I have redefined who I am as a professional, and now find significantly more fulfillment and satisfaction in my work. This has also empowered me to create opportunities that have, quite frankly, changed my life - both professionally and personally. I can confidently point to my continued work with Colin as the source.”
Lise-Anne Mack
Senior Director, Advertising and Sponsorship
Electronic Arts
“Working with Colin has been a transformative experience. He helped me navigate my 360 review feedback in a way that encouraged me to focus on the actionable pieces. The coaching sessions provided me the structure I needed to chart my professional path with confidence. Colin is a force. He asks questions and challenges answers in the most thoughtful and compassionate way, and he always leaves you feeling as though you’ve got someone solidly in your corner, cheering you on and celebrating your success.”
Brianne Riehl
Managing Director
Navius Research
“Colin thoughtfully and passionately led me through the Designing Your Life approach and helped to bring a new, transformative perspective to the way I think about work and life. As a coach, Colin is kind, present and patient, but is not afraid to push you when needed. He guided me through exploring big questions about career development, as well as navigating smaller daily challenges, and was a valuable source of wisdom and insight for me during a job transition. His natural honesty and authenticity encourage others to be the same and create a welcoming and effective atmosphere for personal growth.”