Clients have included:

Telus
DDB Canada
Business Objects
Industry Canada
Northern Savings Credit Union
Coquitlam School Board
UBC Human Resources
UBC Graduate Studies
UBC Continuing Studies, Life and Career Programs

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Ann Rice's Personal Definition of Coaching
Coaching is a dynamic alliance between a coach and client that supports the client in achieving their personal best and optimal well-being in work and life. As your thinking partner, Ann engages you in learning and action through powerful questions, careful listening, clear feedback and acknowledgment.

Coaching Specialities

  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Career Change, Planning and Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Assertiveness
  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Life/Work Balance

Customized Coaching

  • Individual Coaching On and Off Site
  • Telephone and SKYPE Coaching
  • A blended model of the above

Popular Topics in Executive Coaching

  • Model standards and practices that mark you as a trustworthy, credible and effective leader
  • Create an environment that enables others to do their best work
  • Cultivate a “coach approach” to develop and motivate others
  • Become emotionally intelligent:
    • Manage your emotions and learn why this matters in leadership
    • Deal with the emotions of others and learn why this matters in leadership
    • Understand the principles of “emotional contagion” and its impact on leadership, morale and performance
  • Fine tune communication skills
  • Write a compelling statement of purpose that anchors, guides and inspires you to live your legacy now
  • Develop resilience to weather setbacks and protect against burnout
  • Offset feelings of isolation and loneliness in leadership roles

Popular Topics in Career Coaching

  • Manage the excitement and stress of change
  • Develop insight into your decision-making style and its impact on your career
  • Clarify what you bring to the labour market: strengths, skills, knowledge, work and life experience
  • Establish criteria for identifying an environment that supports your best work
  • Clarify what constitutes “meaningful work” for you
  • Challenge assumptions that limit your perception of your possibilities
  • Cultivate realistic self-talk that supports your goals
  • Strategize to manage the fear that comes with change
  • Write a compelling statement of purpose that anchors, guides and inspires you to live your legacy now
  • Generate and assess options; develop a plan
  • Improve your resume/CV; enhance information gathering and job interview skills
  • Pay attention to the labour market


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