A BIT OF BACKGROUND
Leadership that puts people first.
A new era of leadership has emerged. It requires people leaders to be authentic, brave, empathetic and vulnerable with their team. Powerful leaders used to be feared. Today, more than ever, we need to empower our leaders to wrestle with their authentic self, lean into uncertainty and show up as humans.
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This kind of leadership is courageous. It requires leaders to be human-centered and genuinely care for their employees' well-being. We cannot simply view people as resources, they are complex human beings with unique needs, strengths and motivations.
Today's workforce responds positively to a different type of authentic leadership. Leaders that don't adapt to the needs of the workforce, will become obsolete.
Even if you work in an environment that is acutely focused on performance, you can learn to engage the hearts and minds of your team members. In fact, research shows that transformational leaders are more successful at motivating individuals.
At Coach For Success we support people leaders with leadership development, communication and team culture. We put a human-centered lens on everything we do.
BIOGRAPHY
Sarah Doyle, BA, DipPR, CLC
Sarah Doyle is an award-winning communications professional with over two decades of experience in PR and corporate communications. Sarah has led the internal and external communications function for organizations such as CWB Financial Group, University of Alberta, EPCOR Utilities and the Edmonton Police Commission. Sarah has a proven track record as a senior communications consultant in crisis communication, issues management, stakeholder and media relations, and internal communication.
Sarah became a Certified Leadership Coach in 2023 and founded Coach for Success. Following the pandemic, she resigned from her role as Associate Vice President Corporate Communications, where she led a team of 15 professional communicators. In this role, Sarah gained valuable experience in leadership development. She planned and executed 5 senior leadership conferences and provided career coaching across the company. In 2021, Sarah was recognized with an award of excellence for her leadership role on the COVID Crisis Management Team and managing crisis communication.
As a values-driven leader, Sarah is passionate about creating open-minded, diverse and inclusive workplaces. She is continuing to deepen her knowledge of DEI and psychological safety. Sarah is a former sessional instructor in the PR and Communications program at MacEwan University and she continues to mentor high-potential talent in the field of communications.
Values
Working together with our clients, we develop people leaders who can positively influence factors that drive engagement in the workplace.
Uplifting others
​Driven by a belief that everyone has unique strengths and gifts, we are intentional about helping others rise, grow and reach their full potential.
Inclusion is an action
We are deliberate about creating equal access for people who would otherwise be marginalized or excluded, which allows people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Team collaboration
The effectiveness of the group is much greater than the actions of individuals. We invite diverse perspectives, challenge ideas and spark creativity.
CREDENTIALS
Education
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Bachelor of Arts, Honours, University of Alberta
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Public Relations and Communications Diploma, MacEwan University​
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Certified Leadership Coach, Essential Impact
Certificates​
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Certified Leadership Coach (CLC)
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Excelerator™ Essentials Coaching
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Excelerator™ Mastery Coaching
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Essentials in Leadership
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Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200
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Leadership Development for Managers
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Corporate Reputation Management
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Management Development Program
Professional Associations​
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International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
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Compassion
We have a strong desire to help those who are suffering and always strive to respond with kindness and love.
Lead with integrity
We are honest and truthful, our actions match our words, and we live in alignment with our core values.