Elaine Leischner (Klemmensen)
It was wonderful to see so many old friends and hear where life has taken you. I wish I didn't have another meeting and could have stayed longer to catch up with more people. Huge shout out to Lisa and Shane for putting this together for us AND for the wine too!
For those of you with whom I didn't get a chance to connect, I wanted to share my new adventure as I would be honoured to support your journey or that of your team. The last few years have not just taken us around the world having the gap year(s) we didn't take in our twenties. It has also taken me back to university as I complete my executive coaching certifications (leadership and business coaching), values-based leadership certification and certification as a values and cultural consultant. You can check out my website (in the process of being redesigned by a REAL web designer not Elaine ) at www.evolvecoachconsult.com or email at evolvecoachconsult@gmail.com. I have been writing for the West Coast Vet Journal (links on CVMA website) on topics related to workplace culture and wellness and kept a blog of our travels and volunteer projects at www.vetswithoutboundaries.com. if anyone is interested.
Honestly, it feels weird to put this out here as I do not want to be self-laudatory AND I believe in growing this business through genuine connections. So why am I doing this? I have always been a people person, connector and builder of community and I care deeply about the people in this profession. I am not about fixing what is broken but building on what is great already and thinking outside the box to inspire, empower and connect our teams. I believe positive change needs to come from our leaders - in education, in industry and in our hospitals. The way we do things or our culture in veterinary medicine needs to evolve to meet the needs of our current world, our clients and our teams.
I write, offer workshops, run a leadership group for veterinary leaders (docs, techs, practice managers) that meets monthly and builds connections across Canada, speak, coach students at UCVM in the professional skills labs and offer one-on-one leadership coaching. I would be humbled to support you and thrilled if you passed on my information to colleagues who might be interested.
Until we can meet in person, be well and find your happy place,
Elaine
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