Meet our Coaching Team

I’m a huge believer in asking why, giving as much information as someone needs, asking digging questions and holding people accountable. Tools include curiosity based coaching, Enneagram in the Workplace, Career Personality Profiler, mind mapping and my first love: whiteboards.

We need to work together to determine where you’re at, where you want to go and build the steps to get you there. I can help but it’s up to you to do the work! We set the timeline and steps together and build confidence in achieving goals.

I’m the proud wife of Michael who is an Industrial Millwright, Industrial Electrician and Commercial Electrician. He is also dyslexic. I’m also the proud mom of Thomas who is Autistic, dyslexic and ADHD (he comes by that last one honestly – wink, wink). Thomas is also a trained Welder and apprentice Millwright.

I am passionate about Industry 4.0 & Generative AI, Champion for Neurodiversity, Speaker, Educator, Coach. Ready for a thoughtful dialogue? Let’s connect and pioneer change in manufacturing.

Delving deeper: With over two decades in manufacturing and automation, my journey has been about leading the charge in industrial evolution. Embracing the philosophy that innovation thrives on intelligent risk, I take a calculated approach to new ventures in technology and business practices.

Neurodiversity advocacy is a cornerstone of my work. I believe that neurodivergent individuals possess unique talents that, when supported, propel workplace innovation. My initiatives extend beyond conversations to actionable corporate education and strategic coaching, fostering environments that celebrate and utilize diverse minds.

30 years ago I started my career in Advanced manufacturing starting as a plastic injection mold designer. I spent many years working with international software development companies spearheading innovation in CAD/CAM automation and knowledge-based design. One of my biggest joy is helping others learn skills and advance their careers. I’ve taught courses in Design, CAD/CAM, CNC and others.

I’m also a father to four children. One with Autism and 3 with ADHD (and some other Neurodivergences). Watching their struggles and helping them navigate their lives was like shining a spotlight on my own life. It was then I realized how hard I’ve worked masking my own Neurodivergence. This knowledge has been lifechanging and I never want another person to struggle without support like I did.

Being a thinking partner may be new to me, but I have a lifetime of experience I can’t wait to share with anyone I can help.

Maddy Dever (they/them) is a non-binary, Autistic adult and parent of five children with four who are also Autistic, living in Carleton Place in rural Eastern Ontario. Maddy advocates with both provincial and federal governments for inclusion and acceptance of Autistic individuals and for Autistic people to have their own voice in policy decisions.

Prior to 2020, Maddy had over 20 years in web & graphic design and in IT & Project management, working with many companies to improve their processes, empower their people, and enable their technology to work for them – not them for their technology. It’s always about finding the solution, not fixing the problem. This has translated well into their current life of advocacy.

Donald has a background in employment services for job seekers with disabilities and work within the business community to support increased accessibility and inclusive employment practices. He has built and supervised a supported employment program for job seekers, as well as worked at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce training businesses in several aspects of accessibility and inclusive employment, while also providing recruitment support. Donald spent 2023 continuing this work with a national program called Canadian Partners in Workforce Innovation, and is currently supporting workforce development in the restaurant industry as a Director at Restaurants Canada.

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