Vision Coaching Inc.

08/27/2026

Great leadership can show up in surprisingly simple ways.

Asking a thoughtful question and giving people time to answer. Staying focused when a new "shiny object" appears. Turning what you've learned into action. Making sure the people doing great work get the credit for it.

A recent Kellogg Insight article explores these behaviours as part of five traits observed in exceptional leaders.

The common thread is the impact they have on the people around them. By creating space for others to contribute, take ownership and grow, leaders can help develop more leaders in the process.

It's a thoughtful read on what strong leadership can look like day to day.
https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/5-traits-that-set-the-best-leaders-apart-2

08/26/2026

We’re already looking ahead to October!

The 2026 CPHR Atlantic HR Conference is coming to Saint John from Oct. 27 to 29, bringing HR leaders and practitioners together for three days of learning, conversation and connection.

Vision Coaching is proud to sponsor this year’s conference, and we’re excited to have Vision coach Jeff Green joining the speaker lineup as well.

We’re looking forward to connecting with the Atlantic Canadian HR community. If you’re planning to attend, we hope to see you there!

Registration is open now:
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/cphratlantic2026/home/

08/20/2026

An employee breaks a rule. What happens next?

The answer may depend on whether a leader starts with a judgment or a question.

A recent Harvard Business Review article looks at more than 250 studies on workplace misconduct and finds that people break rules for very different reasons. Personal gain can be one. Pressure, unclear expectations or even a genuine desire to help someone can be others.

For leaders, taking the time to understand why something happened can reveal issues that a quick response might miss.

It's a good reminder of the value of curiosity in leadership. Asking one more question can help us understand the situation, the person and what may need to change moving forward.

Read more from Harvard Business Review:

Misconduct at work is often treated as a simple problem, yet research shows it is anything but. Drawing on more than 250 studies, Michael J. Gill of the University of Oxford finds that employees break rules for a wide range of reasons, including personal gain, pressure from their environment, and a....

08/13/2026

When Sylvie Levesque-Finn retired after more than 30 years in New Brunswick's public service, leadership wasn't something she was ready to leave behind.

After being introduced to executive coaching through Dave Veale, she decided to pursue her coaching certification and join Vision Coaching.

More than 10 years later, she's still doing what she loves most: helping leaders find clarity, navigate change and discover their own path forward.

Sylvie often says that when organizations invest in coaching, they're investing in everyone a leader touches. We think that's a beautiful way to describe the impact she's had over the past decade.

We're grateful for the leadership, wisdom and care Sylvie brings to every coaching conversation. Read on at our Leadership Unleashed blog:
https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/post/a-decade-of-helping-leaders-find-clarity

08/11/2026

What actually makes a team perform well?

A recent article from Kellogg Insight offers an interesting perspective.

Researchers studying flight crews explored three parts of team rapport: liking one another, feeling positive about the work and interpersonal coordination.

The strongest predictor of performance wasn't chemistry. It was how well teammates stayed coordinated through their communication and behaviour.

It's a helpful reminder that high-performing teams are built through intentional habits that strengthen how people work together every day.

If you're leading a team, this article is well worth adding to your reading list.

https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/a-key-ingredient-for-making-teams-soar #!

08/06/2026

Burnout changed the course of Emily McGill's career.

After experiencing burnout three times, Emily knew something had to change.

So when she decided to leave her HR career and launch her own consultancy, she also knew she didn't want to navigate that transition alone. Having known Dave Veale for years, she reached out to talk through her next step.

Dave connected Emily with Vision coach Sylvie Levesque-Finn, whose coaching helped her challenge the impossible expectations she'd been placing on herself. Instead of believing high performance meant pushing harder, Emily learned how to build a healthier, more sustainable approach to leadership.

Today, Emily is Director of Engagement & Experience at Port Saint John. Along the way, she also worked with Vision coach Bill Howatt, continuing to build the leadership skills that support her growing impact across her organization and community.

Emily often says coaching isn't a one-time fix. It's an ongoing relationship that evolves as your career evolves.

We're grateful to Emily for sharing her story, and we hope it encourages others to remember that asking for support isn't a sign of weakness. It's often the first step toward showing up differently.

If you've ever wondered what a coaching journey could look like for you, we'd love to have that conversation.

https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/post/emily-s-story-from-burning-out-to-showing-up

08/04/2026

Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on the same page... only to discover later they weren't?

A recent article from Harvard Business Review explores why so many organizational change efforts lose momentum before they've really begun. One of the biggest reasons? Leadership teams often mistake the absence of disagreement for genuine alignment.

We see this in coaching conversations more often than you might think.
Strong leadership teams make space for honest conversations before moving forward. Those conversations help uncover assumptions, build shared understanding and create the kind of alignment that lasts.

It's a great read if your team is navigating change.
https://hbr.org/2026/07/the-false-alignment-trap

07/28/2026

What separates a good team from a great one?

After 15 years of coaching executive teams, Dave Veale has learned that it comes down to more than talent. The strongest teams have leaders who build trust, encourage honest conversations and create an environment where people can do their best work.

Curious what this could look like for your team? Learn more about our High-Performance Team Coaching or get in touch. We'd be happy to explore the potential with you.

https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/post/high-performing-teams-don-t-happen-by-accident

07/24/2026

When organizations invest in leadership coaching, the impact reaches far beyond individual leaders.

Congratulations to WorkSafeNB on being named a global finalist for the 2026 International Coaching Federation Coaching Impact Awards, recognizing organizations that use coaching to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Over several years, Vision Coaching has been honoured to partner with WorkSafeNB through executive coaching, High-Performance Team Coaching and Using the Coach Approach.

Through that work, WorkSafeNB has strengthened trust, accountability and collaboration while achieving historic gains in employee engagement and organizational performance.

As President and CEO Tim Petersen puts it: "We don't see this as a finish line. Leadership is something you have to work at, continually. Coaching helps us be honest about that – and committed to getting better."

Special congratulations to Tim, Vice-President of People and Culture Laragh Dooley, and Organizational Development Specialist Deb Maber for this well-deserved international recognition.

Curious how coaching became a leadership strategy across the organization? Read more: https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/work-safe-case-study.

07/16/2026

Pat McLaughlin has spent most of his life around teams.

As an athlete, coach, teacher and business leader, he's always been fascinated by what helps people grow, perform and succeed together.

That passion eventually led him to executive coaching, and today we're excited to welcome Pat to the Vision Coaching roster.

Read more about Pat's story:
https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/post/a-natural-coach-pat-mclaughlin-joins-vision-coaching-team