Develop Your Dream Team
Effective Leaders
Cohesive Teams
Outstanding Results
Investing in Leadership to Drive Success.
As your organization grows, you recognize that developing leaders within your team is critical to successful growth.
It was easy to take an unstructured approach, but you realize the need for more formal support now.
Strong leadership:
drives growth
fosters a positive culture
ensures your team is aligned with your goals
Without the right resources to support leadership development, it can be challenging to equip your people with the skills they need. Leadership development not only empowers your team but also helps you attract and retain top talent—people who are seeking opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
You are not alone!
Many organizations promote top performers into leadership roles but don’t have the time or expertise to equip them for success. Without the right support, new leaders feel overwhelmed, and even experienced managers struggle to build strong, high-performing teams.
Weak leadership leads to disengagement, misalignment, and turnover. Your best people want to grow and work for leaders who inspire and support them. Without training and development, they may look elsewhere.
I provide practical, results-driven solutions to help your leaders and teams communicate effectively, strengthen collaboration, and drive success.
Whether it’s leadership training, DISC assessments to improve communication and understand team strengths and blind spots, or The Five Behaviours model to build a cohesive team, we give your people the skills and common language to lead with confidence, foster a positive culture, and keep top talent engaged.
Key Offers for Organizations
Leadership Training
Customized workshops and programs designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Whether it’s a one-off session or ongoing development, we provide practical strategies to help your leaders and teams grow, thrive, and align with your company’s goals.
Organizational Core Values
Core values are the foundation of your company’s culture. We guide you through defining, refining, and integrating your core values into every aspect of your organization, ensuring alignment and empowering your team to act with purpose.
DISC Assessments & Team Training
Gain a deeper understanding of your team’s dynamics with DISC assessments. This valuable tool helps improve communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution, providing your team with a common language to enhance performance and cohesion.
Speaking
Engage your team with thought-provoking presentations that inspire action and growth. As a speaker, we bring fresh perspectives on leadership, team dynamics, and organizational growth, leaving your audience motivated and ready to implement new strategies.
5 Behaviours Assessments & Team Training
Using The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team model, we help organizations build trust, encourage healthy conflict, foster commitment, and enhance accountability. This training creates a solid foundation for high-performing, engaged teams.
Custom Offers
Every organization is unique, and sometimes an off-the-shelf solution isn’t the right fit. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, let’s talk. I can work with you to design a customized leadership or team development solution that meets your specific needs and goals.
Teaching Meets Leadership
A Better Way to Learn
Developing leaders and teams takes more than just information—it takes engaging, practical learning experiences that make an impact. With a background in teaching and corporate training, I know how to break down complex concepts and make them accessible, relevant, and immediately useful.
Here’s what sets me apart:
Teaching Expertise – I don’t just deliver information; I teach in a way that makes learning stick. My background in education means I design sessions that are engaging, interactive, and tailored to different learning styles.
Real-World Application – Every session is built around practical strategies and tools that leaders and teams can apply right away.
Flexible & Customized – Whether it’s a one-time workshop or ongoing training, I adapt to your needs, time constraints, and goals.
Focused on People, Not Just Processes – Leadership and teamwork aren’t just about systems—they’re about people. I help leaders communicate effectively, build trust, and create strong, cohesive teams.
If you want training that’s engaging, practical, and designed for real-world success, let’s connect!
What People are Saying
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“Jacquie has had an incredible impact on us at Cadence Solutions! Her expertise in value identification has been essential in helping us not only define but also truly live our core values, especially 'Own Your Growth.' The clarity she brings to this process is invaluable. If your organization needs to clarify and reinforce its values or wants leadership training that sticks, you need Jacquie. She has a remarkable ability to command a room, making every workshop enjoyable.”
Jordan Uytterhagen
CEO, Cadence Solutions
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“We were very glad we invited Jacquie Surgenor Gaglione to be our guest speaker for our La Leche League Canada (LLLC) AB/NWT volunteer workshop. The session on Burn Out: how to recognize it and strategies to prevent it, was personal and I know many of our volunteer Leaders could relate to the examples Jacquie used. She had taken the information about our organization from our initial meeting so her talk was applicable to many of the situations our volunteers might experience.
She kept this interactive session simple, straightforward and structured yet left time for brainstorming and creative thoughts to emerge. The room was buzzing with excitement about the ideas for their volunteer work going forward. Thanks for making our Leader Day 2024 positive and constructive. “
Joan L.
Board Member, LLL-AB-NWT
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“Jacquie is very professional to deal with. The in person facilitation session with our team was personalized and extremely helpful for gaining insight into our team dynamics. Follow up from the facilitation was very thorough and was sent to us very soon after our session. I would recommend Jacquie at Leadership and Life to anyone who is looking for a team building and leadership coaching.”
Lisa J.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
How it Works:
The Details - The Fine Print (Without the Boring Stuff)
We Connect:
We start with a conversation about your goals, challenges, and time constraints. Whether you need a workshop, keynote, team training, or something custom, we’ll determine the best approach for your organization.
Customize & Plan:
I design a session that fits your needs—whether it’s a hands-on workshop, an engaging keynote, or a structured development program. You’ll have input along the way to ensure it aligns with your team’s priorities.
Deliver & Engage:
I bring the content to life in an engaging, practical way. Whether through training or speaking, your team walks away with insights, strategies, and a common language they can apply right away.
Want to know more about me? Check out my About page!
Have questions? Want to talk more?
I have answers, and I’d love to chat! Contact me through the form below!
Free Resources
Not ready to commit yet, but love great quality free resources! I have lots of options!
A free toolbox with downloadable PDF Resources, videos and curated blog posts.
Read articles about leadership topics and learn tangible tips for upping your leadership game.
Overwhelmed looking at the list of leadership books? I share my favorite resources & book reviews for every leadership book I read.
A weekly show that delivers concise, actionable insights on effective leadership.
Questions?
No problem - check out my answers.
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I work with growing organizations that recognize the need to develop their leaders but may not have in-house training expertise. My clients range from small businesses to mid-sized companies and nonprofits looking to build strong teams and effective leadership.
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Yes! Every organization is unique, so I tailor training, workshops, and keynotes to align with your goals, team dynamics, and time constraints. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, let’s chat—I can design something just for you.
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The short answer is yes! I offer both in-person and virtual options to ensure accessibility and flexibility for your team, no matter where they are.
My jam is in person, though, so if possible, I always think that is a better option.
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It depends on your needs. I offer everything from short keynotes and lunch-and-learns to half-day or full-day workshops and multi-session leadership development programs.
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With a background in teaching and corporate training, I focus on practical, engaging, and interactive sessions. Your team won’t just sit through a lecture—they’ll gain real strategies, tools, and common language they can apply immediately.
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You aren’t alone!
We can set up a no-obligation chat and you tell me about your organization and your challenges and goals. I’ll give you some advice on the spot, but I will follow up with a written proposal and you can choose what you are most interested! And if it’s all of it, we’ll work together to prioritize it so it works for your timeline and budget!
