Our coach.

Graham Hall,

M.Psych. C.C.C.

Licensed counseling therapist averaging a ~92% improvement in client-reported well-being, specializing in EQ development of leadership teams with direct experience consulting with 100s executives across diverse industries.

“Over the past decade, I’ve led fast-paced growth in SaaS, consulted in talent and organizational development with name-brand companies like Microsoft, and designed novel and evidence-based practices to develop leaders.

At the heart of my success is a pervasive gift for curating cross-functional growth pathways for talent and developing leadership initiatives that measurably advance teams' collective emotional intelligence (EQ).

Organizations increasingly demand adaptable leaders with a broad range of skills who can read and react to changing organizational goals. Employees increasingly demand leaders who are emotionally available, capable, and authentic, humanizing their working experience.

When these demands are supported through leadership team investment, teams rally around change, communication becomes intentional and constructive, and employees feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and be seen for who they are, and naturally, their best performance comes forward.

Amazing things happen when you humanize your leaders.”

— GH, Rhythm Consulting

Research makes it clear. Empathetic, emotionally available, and intelligent leaders get more from their people 一 they set culture.

The impact …

+48%
Innovation

+44%
Engagement

+43%
Retention

+33%
Inclusivity

+26%
Work-life

Van Bommel, T. (2021). The power of empathy in times of crisis and beyond. Catalyst.

Coaching Principles.

A novel and evidence-based foundation for developing leadership talent.

Education and skill-building in emotional regulation and resilience.

Building emotional trust within manager-employee relationships.

Establishing paths for cross-functional growth and collaboration.

Standardizing common language for constructive communication.

Cultivating psychological ownership, safety, and autonomy.

Recognizing personal-development and peer support.

Credentials.

  • With 10+ years of cumulative experience in ...

    Org. Development → Led teams in multiple org. transformation periods, reducing hiring by ~33%, boosting employee engagement by ~50%, and cutting turnover to near zero while amassing sustainable customer growth and outsized profits.

    Talent Development → Designed scaling org. structure and programs to facilitate high cross-functional growth and collaboration pathways, increasing internal promotions by ~60%, and 2x staff tenure (5.5 years) relative to industry averages.

    Executive Coaching → Licensed counseling therapist averaging a ~92% improvement in client-reported well-being, specializing in EQ development of leadership teams with direct experience consulting with 100s executives across diverse industries.

  • Engaging with 100s of client businesses (typically 500 to 10-person organizations), consulting directly with executives and entrepreneurs across a large variety of industries. Most prominently ...

    • AI, SaaS, and Cloud Technology

    • Professional Services

    • Education

    • Real Estate

    • Construction

    • Non-Profit

  • M.Psych. Counselling Psychology, University of New Brunswick (2023). 150+ direct clinical hours and 300+ support and research hours focused on guiding emerging generation and racialized clients through significant change and growth cycles.

    Specialized in humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and IFS (i.e. 'parts work') counseling practice and research.

    B.Com. Business Management, University of British Columbia (2012). Specialized in leadership development, organizational development, consumer behavior, and social psychology.

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (2023). Identifies individuals qualified to provide counseling services in Canada, as designated by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Includes recognition of standards of professional preparation, continuing education, and formal code of ethics.

    Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2022). Provided by LivingWorks; gold standard in suicide prevention training for all helping professions in North America.

    Oxford Brain Story Certification (2023). Training researched and provisioned by the University of Oxford, in partnership with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. Scientific education around brain development to better understand how our earliest experiences can affect our long-term mental and physical health.

    Peer Support Mentor (2018). Training and certification provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canada’s oldest and largest voluntary mental health organization.

  • Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) → A class of neurodivergence characterized by high emotional intuition. Comprising ~20% of the population, HSPs excel at reading team dynamics, adapting to organizational change, and bringing strong attention to detail. Their empathy and creativity often lead to high-quality work and effective conflict resolution.

    Supporting Assessment Data

    • Big Five Factor Personality → Extraversion, 93%. Conscientiousness, 91%. Openness, 86%.

    • Oregon Vocational Scale → Leadership, 97%. Creativity, 91%.

Check out a summarized example of our work with Microsoft, developing high-potential leaders post M&A.

MICROSOFT CASE STUDY