Strengths-based consulting services
We foster collaboration and blend work with purpose & passion to drive individual and organizational excellence.
Ways we can work together
Strengthening Leadership
At The Talent Strategy Collective, we focus on improving leadership through a comprehensive approach to developing talent. We help individuals and organizations reach their full potential with personalized coaching sessions and Strengths Discovery workshops. Our workshops, like Mastering the Coach Approach in Leadership and Management, are designed to promote collaboration and collective leadership. We believe that strong leadership is crucial to organizational success and are dedicated to guiding individuals and teams to achieve excellence in leadership.
- 1:1 Coaching for Managers and individual team members
- Individual Strengths Discovery sessions
- Workshops including: Mastering the Coach Approach in Leadership and Management
Cultivating Teams
We believe that developing teams is essential for organizational success. Our goal is to help you define and ignite your own sense of purpose, creating environments where teams thrive and individuals excel. We provide the tools and guidance needed to unlock the full potential of teams, such as identifying individual strengths, aligning teams with a common mission and vision, and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. We are committed to helping our clients build high-performing teams that make a lasting impact.
- Customized workshops including Enhancing Strategic Thinking for Managers, Building a Unified Team around Mission, Vision, Purpose and Values, Integrating Strengths with Teams, and Strengths Discovery Sessions.
- Tailored solutions based on your specific team goals.
- Revolutionary tools aimed to foster strengths-based coaching and mentorship including MORE and integrated workshops like Mastering the Coach Approach in Leadership and Management.
Transforming Organizations
We are dedicated to transforming organizations by helping our clients define and ignite their own purpose, driving meaningful change and sustainable growth. Through a comprehensive suite of services tailored to organizational needs, we provide the tools and expertise necessary to navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
- Strategic Planning using the 5 I's Framework
- Work-Integrated Learning Consulting
- Talent Strategy & Development
- Workforce Employer Development Consulting
- EDI Review and Consulting
- Customized workshops including Bridging Strategic Thinking with Operational Excellence designed to foster collaboration and alignment.
Additional Services
Through our collective, we offer additional services to help you and your teams realize your potential and achieve your goals.
- Access for your team to the Gallup Access platform
- Project Management
- Change Management Consulting
- Conference planning and management
Frequently asked questions
Welcome to our FAQs! Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions about The Talent Strategy Collective, our services, and how we support individuals and organizations in unlocking their full potential.
Whether you’re curious about our approach to strengths-based coaching, how we partner with educational institutions or ways we help develop purposeful career strategies, we’re here to help. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out—we’re always happy to connect!
What is strengths-based talent and leadership development?
Strengths-based leadership development focuses on identifying and leveraging the unique strengths of individuals within an organization. By emphasizing what people do best, we help build more effective, engaged, and productive teams. Our team use strengths-based development principles to help our clients recognize your own inherent talents and turn them into strengths.
Chief Purpose Officer and Founder, Cara Krezek is a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and utilizes the Gallup CliftonStrengths framework to help individuals and teams identify, understand, and leverage their unique strengths.
How can strategic planning help my organization?
Strategic planning helps organizations set clear goals, align resources, and create actionable plans to achieve long-term success. Our consulting engagements begin with unifying your team around a shared purpose, mission, vision and values.
Understanding your “why” plays a crucial role in bringing your team along in a strategic planning process. There are several ways this understanding can significantly enhance team engagement and the overall effectiveness of strategic planning:
- Provides clarity and direction.
- Motivates and inspires.
- Enhances communication and understanding.
- Fosters engagement and collaboration.
- Builds resilience and adaptability.
- Aligns efforts and resources.
- Enhances long-term commitment.
What are the benefits of working with a Certified Strengths Coach?
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of your natural talents and how to develop them into strengths.
- Improved Performance: By focusing on strengths, individuals and your team can achieve higher levels of performance and productivity.
- Better Relationships: Understanding strengths helps improve communication and collaboration, leading to stronger relationships both professionally and personally.
- Increased Engagement: Focusing on strengths can lead to higher levels of engagement and job satisfaction.
- Achieving Goals: We help you set and achieve meaningful goals by leveraging your strengths.
What makes The Talent Strategy Collective’s approach unique?
At The Talent Strategy Collective, our approach centers on helping individuals and organizations uncover and activate their “why.” We believe that purpose is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and our services are designed to help people identify their unique strengths and align them with meaningful goals. Using a strengths-based coaching model, we guide clients through an exploration of their values, motivations, and natural talents, so they can build careers and organizational cultures that reflect what truly matters to them. This focus on purpose not only fosters engagement and satisfaction but also drives sustainable success, making our approach uniquely transformative.
How does The Talent Strategy Collective approach consulting projects?
We take a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges.
Our process typically involves an initial assessment, customized strategy development, and ongoing support to ensure successful implementation and outcomes.
What is the 5 I’s Strategic Planning framework?
The Talent Strategy Collective approaches strategic planning with a unique, inclusive, and human-centred framework designed to help prioritize goals and allocate resources to activities that align with the organization’s strategic priorities.
Within the framework outlined, ideas are filtered through five essential lenses: intentionality, intelligence, innovation, impact, and inclusion. These lenses serve as guiding principles, shaping the approach to various aspects of organizational strategy and decision-making. Each offers a unique perspective, ensuring that initiatives are aligned with overarching goals and values.
From leveraging human and machine intelligence to measuring outcomes and fostering diversity and inclusion, these lenses provide a comprehensive framework for driving success and sustainability in today’s dynamic workforce landscape.
Can The Talent Strategy Collective help with specific industry challenges?
Yes, we have experience working with a wide range of industries and understand that each sector has unique challenges.
Our collective includes experts that each bring industry-specific knowledge and expertise to address your particular needs and help you achieve your strategic goals.
Specifically, we have in-depth knowledge and skills in the following industries and sectors:
- Post-Secondary Education – Career Education and Experiential Education (i.e., Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development)
- Human Resources and Organizational Development
- Insurance
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Sales and Service
- Technology
- Government Relations and Advocacy
How can I get started with The Talent Strategy Collective?
Contact us through our website or call or email us directly to schedule an initial consultation. During this consultation, we’ll discuss your needs, challenges, and goals to determine how our services can best support you individually and/or your organization.
Our Discovery Intake Form can be completed before or following the initial consultation to help us learn more about you and offer solutions to help you reach your individual or organizational goals.
Reach out today!
Jillian Nero
Director of Strategic Operations
Ph: (905) 371-4550
Email: [email protected]
