Facilitators

Glenda Ball

Glenda Ball is a proud 2008/09 Leadership Saskatoon Alumni. For the past 10 years Glenda has owned and operated LeadUp Coaching and Consulting Inc. Prior to LeadUp she held Human Resources and Client Services leadership roles in the software, telecom, and professional services industries. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), and holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University. Glenda works with individual leaders and with leadership teams throughout SK, AB and BC, and across industries, supporting them as people/leaders endeavouring to do the best for themselves, their teams and their organizations. Glenda is certified in many helpful tools as they relate to leadership and team development – DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, MBTI, EQ-i 2.0, COR.E Leadership Dynamics, and the Energy Leadership Index. In addition to these tools/programs, Glenda also facilitates The Leadership Challenge programs, including the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360). Leadership is a journey, and our development must be continuous as our environment changes and as we change. Enjoy every step! Learn more about Glenda and about LeadUp at www.leadup.ca.

Bill Brooks

Dr. Bill Brooks, throughout his 40 year career, has led and managed research and development teams, implementation teams and small organizations in fields ranging from space research, scientific instrumentation development and educational programing supporting for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Bill was responsible for the creation and direction of a science centre in Saskatoon, has written a number of scholarly articles associated with Space and Microgravity Science, and holds a patent for a component of a breakthrough industrial instrument. He was awarded Industry Canada’s national Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion in 1997 and was named an Educator of Distinction by the Saskatoon Preschool Foundation in 2006. Bill currently is the owner of eclecthink, a corporate development company focusing on improving individual and organizational innovation, creativity, and problem solving capabilities through presentations, coaching and workshop/seminar facilitation. Bill was recognized as the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year in 2011, where he has served as both a Board and Committee Member and is the past Chair of the Future Opportunities Committee. Bill is also an alumnus (Class of 2003) and long-time volunteer with Leadership Saskatoon, where he has generously shared his skills and expertise as a board member, mentor and facilitator for over 10 years. In 2019 Bill received the Don Ravis, Leadership Saskatoon Alumni Award.

Fatima Coovadia

Fatima Coovadia is the founder of Coovadia Consulting, established six years ago with a mission to help organizations redefine their purpose and achieve their goals. Today, her consultancy specializes in providing educational opportunities focused on race, identity, and social cohesion. By integrating her lived experiences with training in workplace civility and culture, Fatima empowers individuals to find their voices and embrace their identities, enabling them to thrive and positively impact their communities. As a licensed Civility Coach and Skills for Success Trainer, Fatima is dedicated to fostering civil environments and building high-functioning teams that drive organizational success. Her expertise is further enhanced by her previous role as a Commissioner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and she actively serves on several boards at the national, provincial, and local levels. Above all, Fatima is a proud mother of three remarkable young adults, who inspire her every day.

Lorna Callbeck Cross

Lorna Callbeck Cross (she/her, ENTJ),  is the President and Principal Facilitator of People Things Consulting a social purpose organization that focuses on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence across sectors and industries. Lorna has her Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Royal Roads University. She believes in expanding your mindset and heart set to build within the community where you live, and to find ways to support the global community. As a global citizen, Lorna is working to support those to better understand both our differences and similarities. Lorna is a Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) through Destination Leadership, a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®), and a Psychological First Aid Training Partner, Facilitator with the Canadian Red Cross.

Lorna began her career in the not-for-profit world, moved into healthcare management, and launched People Things Consulting in 2010. In 2018, Lorna’s eldest daughter, Cassie, joined her as a business partner. Lorna’s youngest daughter Madison is an Animator in Vancouver.

Diane Fletcher

Diane Fletcher is co-owner of VADIS Consulting Group in Saskatoon helping individuals, organizations, communities and workplaces resolve conflicts, remove barriers and create healthier environments. Diane has been providing facilitation and consulting services in all areas of organizational development including leadership, governance, planning, policy, programs, change and assessment for 20+ years. She has designed and delivered workshops in leadership, governance, facilitation and performance management. Diane has also developed and facilitated classes in leadership, change and Appreciative Inquiry for the University of Saskatchewan. In addition, she served on the program design team and served as the Acting Director twice for Leadership Saskatoon. Diane is a member of the International Association of Facilitators, Organizational Development Network & International Association of Coaching.

Marielle Gauthier

Marielle Gauthier is owner and principal of Redworks Communications and Coaching. As a seasoned accredited business communication specialist with over 20 years of experience, Marielle has extensive experience in strategic communications planning, public relations, media relations and coaching, facilitation, and training. As a Results Coach, Marielle uses brain-based coaching models to support her clients to improve their thinking, gain clarity, identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs, and develop new habits to create positive and powerful transformations in their professional and personal lives. Marielle also uses Conversational Intelligence™ frameworks and tools to support leaders and teams to have higher quality conversations to increase trust and engagement, strengthen partnerships and catalyze co-creation and innovation. With a background in adult education and a passion for helping people live their extraordinary lives, Marielle also offers various group coaching programs in planning for your retirement lifestyle; life balance; stress management and self-care; change and transition; and creating the life you want. In addition, she is a contract facilitator with the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council and delivers customer service training to front line staff and management and Train the Trainer workshops. She is certified in Intensive Coach Training with Results Coaching Systems; is an Accredited Professional Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF); a Certified Conversational Intelligence™ (C-IQ) Coach, and an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Marielle volunteers as the President of the Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra.

Brian Hoessler

Brian Hoessler (he/his) often follows his curiosity, whether it’s in exploring a city, learning a new skill, or building connections with a group, organization, or community. He gets to indulge this interest often through his day job as the founder and principal consultant of Strong Roots Consulting, a social-purpose business that supports change makers in navigating complexity. Using his superpowers in strategic planning, organizational capacity building, and program evaluation, Brian helps cultivate learning and growth, connect ideas and people, and catalyze change towards a more equitable world. In his spare time, Brian enjoys improving his photography skills, playing trombone and drums, pursuing various geeky interests, and spending time in community and with his partner Carolyn.

Carolyn Hoessler is a nationally recognized leader in higher education and professional development with a focus on designing initiatives, curriculum, and evaluation. A 2018 Alumni of Leadership Saskatoon, Carolyn is a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society, the founder of and senior specialist with Higher Education & Beyond consulting with national and provincial associations, a Coordinator of Learning and Faculty Development at Thompson Rivers University, and a Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan within the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for the School of Environment and Sustainability. Keeping the mix creative, Carolyn cross-stitches and bakes.

Arin Jorgenson works to create sustainable people practices through leadership, strategy, performance & change. She currently works as a senior leader in human resources. Arin also has experience in corporate performance, change management and leadership coaching. Her consulting and leadership work covers corporate, public service, non-profit and small business types. She holds a B.Ed in Adult Education and an M.A in Leadership from Royal Roads University.

Cassie Josephson