Jennie Aitken
Jennie works with physician leaders as a Quality Improvement educator, team-builder and (to the dismay of her colleagues) an “idea-generating-machine” that is constantly looking to the next big opportunity to affect positive change in health care. She holds Masters Degrees in [Medical] History (Queen’s University) and Dispute Resolution (University of Victoria) and is a sought-after speaker and facilitator for audiences across Canada. When she’s not waving around post-it notes (she manages to do this on Zoom, too) you can usually find her on her mountain bike or chasing her preschooler.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
Cecile Andreas
Cecile never thought she would have a front-row seat to the magnificence of humanity. Her
coaching work allows her to experience greatness, wonder, and discovery every day.
In her coaching practice, Cecile works with healthcare professionals and teams across North
America, creating conversations that spark healthy change in healthcare. She supports courageous
culture change in organizations, teams and leaders through her work as a Dare to LeadTM facilitator.
Her greatest joy is working with women leaders in Women Leading – a leadership academy for
women.
Cecile is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and holds credentials from the International Coaching
Federation and the European Mentor Coaching Council Individual Accreditation in individual and
team coaching. She is an associate faculty member at Royal Roads University where she teaches
individual, group and team coaching skills at the graduate level. She is currently enrolled in a
Master’s Degree in Executive and Organizational Coaching at Royal Roads University and holds a
medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
-Several health authorities, physician health programs and Doctors of BC (contractor)
coaching work allows her to experience greatness, wonder, and discovery every day.
In her coaching practice, Cecile works with healthcare professionals and teams across North
America, creating conversations that spark healthy change in healthcare. She supports courageous
culture change in organizations, teams and leaders through her work as a Dare to LeadTM facilitator.
Her greatest joy is working with women leaders in Women Leading – a leadership academy for
women.
Cecile is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and holds credentials from the International Coaching
Federation and the European Mentor Coaching Council Individual Accreditation in individual and
team coaching. She is an associate faculty member at Royal Roads University where she teaches
individual, group and team coaching skills at the graduate level. She is currently enrolled in a
Master’s Degree in Executive and Organizational Coaching at Royal Roads University and holds a
medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
-Several health authorities, physician health programs and Doctors of BC (contractor)
Katie Armstrong
Katie is an Executive Coach who provides leadership and career support to enable the
advancement of her client’s careers and development of their leadership and
management capabilities.
Katie is the Senior Consultant, Leadership and Career Development for Global
Executive MBA students at UofT’s Rotman School of Management.
Katie is herself an MBA graduate from Rotman and also has a Masters degree in
Counselling Psychology. Her work experience spans over 25 years in a variety of roles,
including 10 years in management consulting. She has worked for investment, health
insurance, banking, and consulting companies in progressively senior roles in project
management, operations, general management, customer strategy, and brand strategy.
With an ongoing, life-long love of learning and growth as well as a deep sense of joy
derived from helping others, Katie looks forward to coaching one-on-one as well as
leading workshops and groups on leadership and career management topics.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
- Ontario Medical Association (online workshop speaker on June 13, 2024 and was paid a fee)
advancement of her client’s careers and development of their leadership and
management capabilities.
Katie is the Senior Consultant, Leadership and Career Development for Global
Executive MBA students at UofT’s Rotman School of Management.
Katie is herself an MBA graduate from Rotman and also has a Masters degree in
Counselling Psychology. Her work experience spans over 25 years in a variety of roles,
including 10 years in management consulting. She has worked for investment, health
insurance, banking, and consulting companies in progressively senior roles in project
management, operations, general management, customer strategy, and brand strategy.
With an ongoing, life-long love of learning and growth as well as a deep sense of joy
derived from helping others, Katie looks forward to coaching one-on-one as well as
leading workshops and groups on leadership and career management topics.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
- Ontario Medical Association (online workshop speaker on June 13, 2024 and was paid a fee)
Manjit Basi
Manjit is a seasoned facilitator, executive coach, and founder with over 15 years of
experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She fosters intentional, values-
driven leadership by helping people integrate head, heart, and gut. Known for her
intuitive approach and compassionate candor, Manjit helps people navigate complexity,
build resilience, co-create innovation and achieve outstanding results.
Her work draws on leadership and psychology research as well as her experience
leading teams and working with executives in diverse sectors. Manjit continues to
evolve her wellness, leadership and spiritual quests; to that effect, she has founded an
artisanal botanical skin care company rooted in slow rituals for skin and spirit. Her
mission is to deepen our relationship with ourselves and others, a virtuous cycle in
becoming a highly evolved, compassionate leader with a holistic, integrated approach.
Active in her community, Manjit has served on boards, including The Ottawa
Community Foundation, Immigrant Women Services and Centre for Social Enterprise
Development. She co-founded Synapcity, an Ottawa nonprofit promoting civic
engagement. She has co-designed leadership programs and designed large scale
public engagements. Manjit holds certifications in systemic team coaching, narrative
coaching/facilitation, organizational systems constellations, ontological development
and trauma informed approaches.
More information at www.manjitbasi.com
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
- Board (Centre for Social Enterprise Development)
- Chair (Telus Community Board Ottawa)
- Vice Chair (The Harry P Ward Foundation)
- Advisor (Synapcity)
experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She fosters intentional, values-
driven leadership by helping people integrate head, heart, and gut. Known for her
intuitive approach and compassionate candor, Manjit helps people navigate complexity,
build resilience, co-create innovation and achieve outstanding results.
Her work draws on leadership and psychology research as well as her experience
leading teams and working with executives in diverse sectors. Manjit continues to
evolve her wellness, leadership and spiritual quests; to that effect, she has founded an
artisanal botanical skin care company rooted in slow rituals for skin and spirit. Her
mission is to deepen our relationship with ourselves and others, a virtuous cycle in
becoming a highly evolved, compassionate leader with a holistic, integrated approach.
Active in her community, Manjit has served on boards, including The Ottawa
Community Foundation, Immigrant Women Services and Centre for Social Enterprise
Development. She co-founded Synapcity, an Ottawa nonprofit promoting civic
engagement. She has co-designed leadership programs and designed large scale
public engagements. Manjit holds certifications in systemic team coaching, narrative
coaching/facilitation, organizational systems constellations, ontological development
and trauma informed approaches.
More information at www.manjitbasi.com
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
- Board (Centre for Social Enterprise Development)
- Chair (Telus Community Board Ottawa)
- Vice Chair (The Harry P Ward Foundation)
- Advisor (Synapcity)
Isabelle Butler
A highly requested facilitator and experienced leader, Isabelle Butler delivers powerful and engaging learning experiences for her clients. With over twenty years’ experience in management, consulting, and leadership development, she has expertise in enabling others to enhance their interpersonal communication skills and team and leadership effectiveness.
Isabelle has influenced executive teams and leaders at all levels to build their leadership capability. She has practical expertise building curriculum and processes for conflict resolution, ethics, and harassment prevention. Through her facilitation on wellness, she supports organizations in creating healthy workplace environments for their employees.
Isabelle joined Insights Learning & Development in 2004. During that time, she has worked with thousands of individuals, both in workshops and one-on-one coaching. She is a member of the North American Insights Faculty that ensures the quality of Insights Discovery accreditation through following a consistently high-standard process to train new Insights practitioners.
Bilingual in French and English, Isabelle has a professional and approachable facilitation style. Working with the unique strengths inherent in each individual, she inspires others to be the best they can be.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
Isabelle has influenced executive teams and leaders at all levels to build their leadership capability. She has practical expertise building curriculum and processes for conflict resolution, ethics, and harassment prevention. Through her facilitation on wellness, she supports organizations in creating healthy workplace environments for their employees.
Isabelle joined Insights Learning & Development in 2004. During that time, she has worked with thousands of individuals, both in workshops and one-on-one coaching. She is a member of the North American Insights Faculty that ensures the quality of Insights Discovery accreditation through following a consistently high-standard process to train new Insights practitioners.
Bilingual in French and English, Isabelle has a professional and approachable facilitation style. Working with the unique strengths inherent in each individual, she inspires others to be the best they can be.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.
