Leadership Unleashed

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.

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.

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

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.

In its latest issue, Robert Simmonds Magazine profiled Vision Coaching’s leadership partnership – a behind-the-scenes look at how Dave Veale and Peter Stoddart have shaped the company’s evolution. The article offers an inside look at the decisions, mindset shifts and shared values that continue to drive Vision’s growth. Read the full story below.   And if you like the piece, find more articles from Robert Simmonds Magazine online .

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

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."

Staying in your lane is not just a productivity strategy – it’s a leadership mindset.

When Peter Stoddart first discovered leadership coaching, he didn’t expect it to change his life or his career. But it quickly changed how he led – and what he did next. He loved Vision Coaching so much, he bought (half) the company.