“Coach sounds so athletic. But talking with you is like sitting with my Aunty who cares about me and also wants me to reach just a little farther. I think I want to talk about one thing, but then you ask me these deep questions, and we always find the root cause of the issue I thought I was struggling with. Working with you has had a profound impact on my view of myself and where I'm headed. ”
— Former Client, J.D.
I trust that you are the subject matter expert, and I am a deep listener. I ask the questions you didn’t even consider. Coaching is not therapeutic. It is solution focused and forward facing. We can learn from our past choices, but the goal is what’s next.
As a coach..
About Trudi
Hello!
I've led small and large teams through difficult decisions and challenging conversations and decision making, and have coached employees, volunteers, colleagues, teams, and groups across sectors. In the past five years alone, I've trained and coached more than 100 values-aligned political candidates — both emerging and elected. My work spans board development, career development, and leadership at every level.
Like you, I’m more than one thing. Besides coaching, I facilitate and do work through Ablaze Services Workers Cooperative, organizing in the community, and co-Chair Women Transforming Cities.
I’m fueled by laughter, coffee, music, swimming, and my people.
My coaching philosophy is rooted in shared values and co-creation. I believe that when we anchor our decisions in our values, clarity follows naturally — and self-doubt fades. I approach every coaching relationship with deep respect for your wisdom, recognizing that the systems around us, not the people within them, are what most need to change.
Together we prioritize accessibility, equity, and rest alongside goal setting and growth. I'll give you space to reflect, gently challenge you when I sense you're holding back, and genuinely celebrate your wins with you. Think of me as your favorite auntie — someone fully in your corner, helping you find a path that actually works for you.
With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and small business leadership, I bring both formal training and deep practical expertise to my coaching work. I hold a Leadership Coaching certificate from the Canada Coaching Academy and borrow from many facilitation methods and personal development tools I have learned and practiced in my career.