Coaching with Paula.
35 years of coaching nonprofit leaders.
One-on-one, practical and completely confidential.
Leadership can be rewarding. It can also be complicated, lonely and occasionally overwhelming.
No problem is too big - or too small - to talk through.
Whether you're a new supervisor finding your feet, an experienced Executive Director navigating a difficult situation, or a volunteer leader trying to make sense of a board challenge, Paula brings decades of nonprofit leadership experience to the conversation.
She'll listen, ask the right questions, offer practical perspectives and help you figure out what comes next.
What Coaching Clients Say.
Leadership can feel very different when you have the right person in your corner.
Hear from nonprofit leaders who have worked with Paula to build confidence, navigate challenges and grow into stronger, more effective leaders.
“Working with Paula has been truly transformative. When I stepped into my Executive Director role, I was still finding my footing, and Paula played an enormous role in helping me become a more confident, strategic and effective leader.
She creates a space where I can be completely candid, work through difficult situations without judgment, and come away with greater clarity and practical solutions. Paula is kind, compassionate and deeply empathetic, while also challenging me when I need it.
I credit Paula with a significant part of my professional growth and feel incredibly fortunate to have had her in my corner.”
Nalini R.Executive Director, Toronto Animal Welfare Organization
“Paula’s coaching has been one of the greatest supports throughout my journey of becoming a supervisor. She has helped me gain confidence in both the role and in myself, and I always leave our conversations feeling like things are more manageable.
Whether I’m navigating a new team, change, challenging situations or the everyday obstacles that come with leadership, Paula offers practical guidance and a fresh perspective. She also remembers the details and follows up, which makes you feel genuinely supported.
Having someone in your corner to encourage and challenge you has made all the difference.”
Jessica B.Program Supervisor, Developmental Services
“From our very first call, Paula created a safe space to explore leadership challenges, organizational change and different approaches to leading.
Her firsthand nonprofit and executive leadership experience has had an immense impact on my confidence. I’ve become more comfortable navigating conflict, mentoring staff and leading through change.
Paula deeply understands the unique challenges nonprofit leaders face, and her coaching is practical, confidential and incredibly accessible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow their leadership skills.”
Sydney S.Director, Rural Development
Coaching That Builds Better Leaders.
Paula's coaching takes a developmental approach — helping you build the skills, confidence and self-awareness that strengthen your leadership practices over time.
It's not about giving you a list of answers.
It's about helping you understand the situation, explore your options, develop practical skills and feel more confident handling similar challenges in the future.
One-on-one. Confidential. Designed around you.
Coaching is available virtually by Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or by telephone.
Choose 30- or 60-minute sessions, depending on what works best for you.
And there's no one-size-fits-all schedule. Meet with Paula weekly, biweekly, monthly or quarterly — whatever makes sense for your role, your challenges and your needs.
What Can We Work On?
Every leader is different, but these are some of the challenges Paula commonly coaches leaders through:
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and building leadership confidence
- Managing employee performance issues
- Giving constructive feedback
- Building trust and stronger teams
- Improving employee engagement and satisfaction
- Employee retention
- Communicating for results
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Finding your leadership or coaching style
- Delegating effectively
- Recruiting and retaining great people
- Board governance
- Strengthening Board–ED/CEO relationships
- Navigating difficult conversations
- And the leadership challenges that don't fit neatly into a list
Sometimes you know exactly what you need help with. Sometimes you just know something isn't working. Both are good reasons to reach out.
Ready to Explore Coaching?
Book a free 30-minute exploration call with Paula.
Not sure what coaching could look like for you? Let's talk.
This free, no-obligation 30-minute conversation is a chance to meet Paula, talk about what you're facing and explore whether coaching could help.