Work experience

 

Principal

Lynda Gerty Coaching & Consulting

September 2014 - present

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Lynda collaborates with individuals, groups, and organizations to increase their capacity and effectiveness through executive coaching, group facilitation and process consulting. She works with clients virtually and in-person, serving individuals and organizations across Canada and the US, as well as internationally. 

 

Recent clients projects include:

• ArtStarts in Schools (leadership team coaching and executive recruitment)

• Fresh Roots Urban Farming Society (strategic planning design and facilitation)

• Rainbow Refugee (strategic planning design and facilitation)

• Canuck Place Children's Hospice (team development and process consulting)

• TELUS STORYHIVE (leadership coaching and team development)

• City of Vancouver (stakeholder consultation process design and facilitation)

• Canfor Corporation (executive coaching for Accelerated Leaders Program)

• Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (e-team coaching, strategic renewal process, retreat facilitation)

• Plastics Movement Alignment Project (executive coaching and recruitment)

• Art of Leadership at Hollyhock Retreat Centre (assistant trainer and leadership coach)

• PainBC (provincial conference co-designer and facilitation team member)

• Canadian Blood Services (active listening & feedback, capacity building training)

• BC Public Service Agency, Performance Management Division (provincial staff retreat)

• BrainBoost Education (organizational redesign and strategic planning process)

• Writers Exchange (strategic planning design and facilitation) 

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Public Engagement Manager

David Suzuki Foundation

March 2015 - July 2017
 

Led a national team of public engagement specialists; specialized in balancing individual coaching and development with team alignment and effectiveness; managed national public engagement initiatives and the volunteer leadership development strategy; strengthened organizational culture, team capacity and internal communications; designed and delivered high impact learning activities internally and externally.

 

Director, Engagement

Vantage Point

July 2010 - February 2015

 

Co-authored The Abundant Not-for-Profit, which inspired hundreds of not-for-profit leaders to rethink and redesign their workforce planning and talent strategy. Coached, consulted and facilitated learning opportunities for senior executives and board members of not-for-profits on topics including governance, leadership, organizational development and innovative people engagement. Recruited, trained and led a high performing team of 60+ subject matter experts as knowledge philanthropist facilitators.

 

National Co-Campaign Manager

Nathan Cullen Leadership Campaign

October 2011 - March 2012

 

Worked alongside the Co-Campaign Manager to lead all aspects of the campaign strategy, management and operations. Hired, coached and aligned a diverse national team of staff and volunteers; leveraging diplomatic communication and mediation skills to resolve conflict, build trust and develop productive relationships. Led the campaign's digital strategy; created & monitored the campaign budget, resulting in a debt-free campaign.  

 

Team Leader and Account Manager

Flight Centre 

October 2000 - July 2007

 

Managed all aspects of a retail travel shop, including building a base of loyal repeat clients while leading a team of 4 – 5 consultants. Planned and monitored an annual budget, led weekly team meetings and annual performance reviews. Led several teams to internationally-recognized results.

2010 - present

2010 - present