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Keiver’s story: Finding the courage to take the leap
For more than two decades, Keiver Calp was a top performer in the automotive business – an award-winning sales professional who had earned his way into the one-per-cent clubs provincially, regionally and nationally.
But something was quietly wearing him down.

Dave Veale
2 min read


When leaders choose vulnerability, everything shifts
When we first started working with one of our longest-standing clients about 15 years ago, vulnerability wasn't part of the leadership vocabulary. It wasn't even close.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Amener Utiliser l’Approche Coach aux leaders francophones
Jules dirige pour la première fois la livraison en français du programme exclusif de développement des compétences en coaching de leadership de Vision Coaching, avec une première cohorte qui débute le 21 mai.

Dave Veale
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Bringing Using the Coach Approach™ to francophone leaders
Jules is leading the delivery of Vision Coaching’s proprietary leadership coaching skills program in French for the first time, with the inaugural cohort beginning May 21.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Jeff White’s story: From hectic CEO to focused leader
As President and CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), the province’s leading startup investment foundation, Jeff was leading an organization with real stakes and serious ambitions.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Where strategy either sticks – or stalls
In most organizations, the picture looks clear from the top.
Senior leaders set direction. They define strategy. They outline priorities and paint a vision for where the organization is headed.

Dave Veale
2 min read


The leadership gap in the middle
Many organizations invest heavily in developing senior leaders.
Others focus on building skills for frontline employees.
But the leaders in the middle – the ones responsible for translating strategy into action – are often left to figure things out on their own.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Resilience isn’t a trait – it’s a practice
Resilience gets talked about like it’s something you either have or you don’t.
I don’t think that’s true.
In leadership – and in business – resilience isn’t a personality trait. It’s built in moments when you could reasonably decide you’re out.
Pete Stoddart
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The Overlooked Habit That Transforms Collaboration Across Teams
As a long-time leader and now a leadership and executive coach, I’m seeing some very consistent patterns across organizations of all sizes and structures.

Crystal Trevors
3 min read


Monica's story: Leading with clarity through every chapter
As a founding partner of Acre Architects, Monica Adair has built a mission-driven design practice from the ground up – growing from two people to 17, tackling increasingly complex projects and earning national and international recognition along the way. But leadership at that scale doesn’t stand still. Over more than a decade, Monica has returned to executive coaching with Vision time and again – not because something was wrong, but because it helped her lead with clarity th

Dave Veale
2 min read


Pablo’s story: Finding clarity through coaching
When Dr. Pablo Ruda Vega, a senior attending cardiac surgeon at University Hospitals Cleveland, began feeling increasingly unsettled in a leadership role within his department, he struggled to pinpoint why.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Jill Carroll joins Vision Coaching roster
Vision Coaching is pleased to welcome Jill Carroll, an executive coach and seasoned senior leader who brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the Canadian telecommunications sector.

Dave Veale
2 min read


When intention meets discipline for lasting leadership change
Every January, leaders are encouraged to think big.
New goals. New habits. New resolve.
And yet, by mid-month, many of those intentions quietly fade. Not because they weren’t sincere – but because intention alone is rarely enough to carry us forward.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Colúm’s story: The shifts that transformed a leader
When Colúm Connolly stepped into leadership coaching, he was carrying a bold ambition he hadn’t shared widely – a private stretch goal to double his company’s revenue in a single year.
It felt, even to him, like a long shot.
But coaching helped him turn that ambition into a real outcome by creating clarity, discipline and accountability around every step.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Executive and team coach Anne Choquette joins Vision Coaching roster
Anne brings more than 20 years of experience guiding seasoned leaders and executive teams through complexity, strategic transitions and cultural transformation.
Her work spans continents – Canada, the United States, Europe, South America and India – and industries from energy and aerospace to finance, pharma and beyond.

Dave Veale
2 min read


How two words changed my year
That search is what ultimately led me to Vision Coaching. The sense of belonging I found here has been grounding. It has given me purpose, momentum and, honestly, a feeling I hadn’t had in a long time: that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Pete Stoddart
2 min read


From Vision client to co-owner: A story of growth and trust
Every so often, coaching creates a connection that changes the course of things – for both people involved.
That’s what happened when I first met Pete Stoddart. He was a successful Saint John entrepreneur who was considering selling his position in a successful restaurant group and exploring new business opportunities.
I had the privilege of coaching him during that period, and from the very first conversation, it was clear Pete was ready for a new chapter – one built on p

Dave Veale
2 min read


Tim's story: Building a championship team through coaching
With more than 30 years at WorkSafeNB under his belt, Tim had a clear ambition: "I didn't want us to be just one of the strong executive leadership teams. I wanted us to be the strongest."

Dave Veale
2 min read


Mike's story: When a father's calling becomes a lifeline
Staying in your lane is not just a productivity strategy – it’s a leadership mindset.

Dave Veale
2 min read


Building community – the heart of Vision Coaching
Founder Dave Veale reflects on Vision Coaching’s 20-year journey – from a business to a community built on connection, belonging and trust – and why that spirit continues to power its success.

Dave Veale
2 min read
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