Shelley McClure

I am passionate about propelling individuals to success by supporting them to look within, and to lead from where they stand. I believe leadership in every capacity is about building relationships and taking action. Coaching is a catalyst for change and I foster a collaborative partnership with clients to support the achievement of extraordinary results. I have a creative, supportive and inclusive style and a practical, results-driven approach. If you can imagine it, I will work with you to help you achieve it.

My formal educational includes a Bachelor of General studies with a major in Education, a Certificate of Advanced Management, a Master of Arts in Leadership and Training and a Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University.  I am a life-long learner who is currently a student at Athabasca University studying a Doctorate of Education in Distributed Learning and Leadership, specializing in personal mastery in young women. I regularly participate in learning opportunities, staying abreast of the current research and how it integrates into practice.

I have worked in public and private learning institutions, government, as well as a large health organization in various positions including my current roles; 1) Principal of Aspiring Leadership Inc. and 2) Manager of Child, Youth and Family Health in Vancouver Island Health Authority.  I am trained and experienced in leadership, organizational development, change management and my passion is personal mastery in context to it all.  I am the author of Journey to the Heart of Young Leaders: Personal Mastery in Girls a leadership curriculum that is currently used in Independent Girls Schools in Canada, Unites States, Germany, Australia and Argentina.

As a professional, maximizing a coach approach, I support individuals to stretch outside their comfort zone for positive growth and performance. Drawing on my enthusiasm for propelling others, I invite individuals to excel through intentional listening, powerful questioning, insightful feedback and commitment to action. One of my favorite sayings is, “Dream big, apply strategically, reflect intentionally and celebrate collectively.”

"Dream. Imagine. Explore. Rebel. Invent. Create. Transform. Pioneer. Do these words describe what you do?"- Robert Hargrove

Email: shelleymcclure@telus.net

Website: http://www.viha.ca/children/