Leadership Unleashed

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

Kevin wasn't new to leadership coaching. Over 20 years in management, he'd worked with three different coaches, recognizing early that leadership could feel isolating. But this latest transition demanded something more.

On June 18, Jeff will lead a virtual session designed for human resources professionals looking to build credibility and drive meaningful change. Titled You’re an HR Business Partner… Now What?, the event offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who has walked the walk.

After decades in the business, George found himself feeling overwhelmed. Juggling the demands of day-to-day operations with ambitious new business ventures, he realized he needed to approach things differently. Then he tried leadership coaching.

Misconceptions about psychological safety can have unintended consequences. In this thought-provoking piece, Kelly VanBuskirk explores how confusing emotional comfort with psychological safety can hinder honest feedback, stunt growth, and erode workplace resilience — and why humility may be the missing link.

The leadership coaching wasn’t about learning new tools, she adds: “It was about uncovering parts of myself I hadn’t fully recognized, reframing challenges, and refining what was already there.”

These days, I find myself reflecting on just how far leadership coaching has come over the last two decades – and how grateful I am for the remarkable people who make up the coaching roster at Vision Coaching.

Peter Stoddart, a respected leadership coach with a long history in entrepreneurship and operations, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Vision Coaching.

The questions that came out during leadership coaching helped Michelle Robichaud outline what her dream job was, and then go get it.

This winter, a pilot of Vision Coaching's Accelerate youth leadership program at middle school outside Saint John, N.B. helped 15 students unlock confidence, courage and connection in just four weeks.

At its best, coaching is a deeply personal journey that helps individuals tap into their full potential.

The most effective leaders know how to take calculated risks that fuel innovation and growth. 

After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, Vision Coaching's Dora Nicinski is retiring.

In today’s complex business world, failure isn’t something to be avoided but embraced.

I rang up the United Way and told them about this “crazy idea.” After some discussion, the Million Dollar Pledge was born in 2017.

My mother, Catherine ‘Kip’ Veale, passed away on July 29th after a full life of trailblazing, advocacy, and empowering others.

Vision Coaching is delighted to partner with a youth organization to launch Accelerate, a youth leadership offering designed for girls.

I find it hard to believe that 10 years have gone by since we launched The Boiling Point podcast.

COO Beth Fairbairn, left, and CEO Colette Wasson, right, with The Learning Bar founder Dr. J. Douglas Willms, centre. Colette Wasson and...

The big pink truck showed up in Saint John in 2013 with owner, Dominque Leger, at the wheel. One of the freshest ideas to hit the east...