About me
About Dorothea
I work with business leaders who want inspiring choices and powerful actions that are aligned with their inner workings.
My unique coaching approach is based on executive coaching tools and processes, as well as my training in business and collaborative communication. Above all, I bring real-life experience in senior management and international business, with a fulfilling career in leadership roles in primarily male industries.
I am known to coach with a balance of spaciousness and precision, as well as non-judgment and challenge to help my clients connect to deeper values, bring unique gifts forward, and overcome barriers.
I hold an EMBA (Simon Fraser University, Canada), a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK), and am a Certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainer (Centre for Nonviolent Communication, USA).
Read more about my path and background below…
Background
Prior to coaching business leaders and professionals, I worked in over 15 countries and four languages, in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Engaged in internal and external stakeholder engagement in multi-disciplinary projects, I developed profound cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
I held executive and management positions in Product Management, Sales and Marketing, Export, Customer Service, and Consulting for companies in high-tech, manufacturing, communications, and engineering. Working for start-ups, mid-size companies, and a multi-billion dollar corporation, I applied conflict resolution and team development skills.
My experience includes roles as post-secondary instructor in international business, trainer and team facilitator, mentor in business competitions and for leaders of tomorrow, as well as Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Advisors of several successful companies.
I live on the west coast of Canada with my husband, teenagers, cat Kevin, and many visiting deer.
“Dorothea has a playful and approachable way about her that is matched by her commitment to rigorous thought. I have clarity how to move forward.”
A.A.