Our Associates
Our clients are very satisfied with the high-quality services we deliver in partnership with our expert Associates. The skilled, expert professionals highlighted here (scroll through and come back for updates), are ready to support you and your initiatives. They include experts in Quality Improvement, Executive Leadership and Coaching, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Project and Change Management, Communication, Wellness, Mental Health, and Nurse Practitioner Leadership. Feel free to reach out to them directly: their links are included below.
Debbie Sears Barnard
Executive Director & Principal Coach | Diamond Cut Leadership Network
Helping Leaders to Master 21st Century Leadership Skills. Debbie is a Visionary Strategic Leader, Personal Mastery Strategist, Coach, Consultant, Speaker, and Facilitator.
Her mission is to support leaders to achieve their personal and business results.
Jennifer Clement & Valerie Scarfone
Principal Consultants | Clement-Scarfone and Associates
Clement-Scarfone and Associates bring 25+ years of expertise in primary care, home care, and nonprofits, delivering tailored solutions to meet your organization's unique challenges. From strategic planning to operational improvements, they offer a range of services designed to drive success.
Angel Corneau
Founder & Principal Consultant | TideShift Consulting
TideShift Consulting is dedicated to supporting health and community service organizations across Ontario.
Her focus is on collaboration and evidence-informed strategies that drive meaningful results.
Charline Smith
Facilitator, Writer, Corporate Coach
Consulting and Life Coaching, Principal Consultant.
She is a leader in her own right, with an extensive background in health care and college sector leadership, and has a delightful positive approach to client needs.
Diana Kallioinen Gilbert
Founder | CoeurAge
Diana provided invaluable executive and administrative support in our governance, strategic planning, facilitation.
She has an extensive background in business, journalism and the insurance industry. She is a multi-faceted artist and Founder of CoeurAge, specializing in stunning artwork, Reiki and Readings.
Melissa Cotesta
Founder | AuthenticExec
AuthenticExec is a consulting firm that helps founders and senior leaders regain control, rebuild trust, and lead with clarity, especially under pressure.
Founded by Melissa Cotesta, a strategist known for going beyond surface level solutions, AuthenticExec addresses the root causes of leadership strain where strategy, behaviour, and well-being converge to restore performance, presence, and purpose.
At the core is a proven framework that blends executive strategy, emotional intelligence, and wellness to drive lasting transformation. When leadership feels misaligned, communication breaks down, or performance dips, this is where high-level leaders turn to recalibrate.
Not theory. Not fluff. Just real results when they matter most.
When the usual playbook no longer works, reach out to AuthenticExec.
Renata, founder of Renata Digital Business Pro, helps growing small businesses and solopreneurs streamline operations and improve efficiency. Her mission is to simplify processes, integrate smart systems, and support business growth through automation and digital solutions.