BRIGHT WIRE - Key Persons


ANNA MERRIFIELD

Job Titles:
  • Special Projects Coordinator
Anna is an ambitious and innovative team player who is passionate about unlocking the potential of people. Anna brings both an analytical and creative perspective to the organization, in addition to an educational background in Leadership, Motivation, and Organizational Culture.

CHRISTINE DAGENAIS

A forerunner in her industry, Christine helps businesses harness the power of great leadership. When Christine walks into a room her dynamic leadership capabilities are immediately apparent, as is her knack for bringing out the best in the people around her. It's no surprise that at Bright Wire she's attracted an equally dynamic and talented team of coaches and leadership development experts who rival the best in North America.

Christine Deganais - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder

DARRELL LIM - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • PCC Managing Director, Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
Darrell helps leaders find the clarity and confidence to make changes they desire in themselves and the teams they lead. As Managing Director, Darrell partners with and leads the exceptional team at Bright Wire Leadership in fulfilling its purpose to ‘Reimagine the World by Unlocking Leadership'. He brings 20+ years of business, executive leadership and professional coaching experience in Fortune 500 companies to all his client partnerships.

ED TEMPLE

As a testament to both his expertise in the space, as well as the respect he is paid by his peers, Ed has previously served as the President of the International Coaching Federation's Calgary chapter. He has worked with front line to senior and executive leaders from the energy, banking, transportation, utilities, small business, technology, telecommunications and not-for-profit sectors.

EVE IZEWSKI

Eve has amassed over 500 hours coaching senior and executive leaders to have more self awareness and emotional agility, connect more authentically, take responsibility and lead with confidence. Eve uses her optimistic belief in what is possible to drive results enabling her clients to navigate new scenarios, lead change and chart their career paths with conviction.

FABIANA GENNARI

Fabiana has had the pleasure of working with inspiring leaders in extraordinary companies, across several sectors, delivering coaching and formal leadership programs that "close the leadership gap". Fabiana is an advocate of humanity in the workplace and the concept of servant leadership to inspire and ignite engagement across teams. She has witnessed incredible growth when people work with their superpowers. Fabiana previously served as the Director of Professional Development and Programs for the Women Communications and Technology Board (WCT), BC Chapter. She has mentored several emerging leaders and coached female and gender diverse professionals to ensure their success.Fabiana is an active member of her community, volunteering with the Union Gospel Mission and most recently overseas with United Planet.

HEATHER MCMILLAN

Heather leverages her passion, and expertise in talent and leadership development to facilitate the transformational learning experiences to advance individual and organizational performance.

LEN HUCKABAY

Whatever capacity Len is working in, he leverages both his coaching expertise and diverse business background to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both his clients and Bright Wire teammates. With more than 30 years of applicable experience, Len has led large teams and managed multi-million dollar budgets.

LINDA SLACK

A consummate professional, Linda coaches with leadership accountability in mind. Backed by more than 25 years of experience, Linda is adept at leading and coaching teams, managing internal programs, and consulting on organizational effectiveness on a variety of scales. She works with teams to increase their effectiveness and amplify their business results.

MARY JO MACDONALD

A versatile professional who loves adding to her knowledge from many sources and experiences, Mary Jo coaches for enhanced performance and development. Mary Jo has amassed thousands of accredited coaching hours throughout her career, during which she's partnered with her clients to strengthen their awareness of their own impact, and to foster the recognition of growth opportunities in competencies and approach.

MARY K. REID

A skilled leadership development professional specializing in deepening leadership capability, supporting leaders transitioning to new levels of leadership and performance, communications, trust-building, and navigating times of complex change, Mary brings more than 25 years of applicable experience to the table.

Myers Briggs

Job Titles:
  • Qualified Practitioner

PETER HUNT

Job Titles:
  • CLC Certified Executive Leadership Coach and Master Facilitator
In a career spanning more than four decades, Peter has worked at the most senior levels in global business, as well as on the executive teams of Canadian energy companies. He has also consulted for companies across a wide range of sectors.

ROBYNN STIRRETT

With extensive experience partnering with leaders from C-Suite to mid-level and front-line managers across private, public and NFP sectors, Robynn puts her considerable coaching, facilitation, and public speaking skills to use to ensure lasting and impactful results.

STEPHANIE THOMPSON

Job Titles:
  • Partnership & Administration Coordinator
A keen administrator, Stephanie supports the business by leveraging her passions for process and innovation to help the organization grow and thrive. Stephanie brings a strong business acumen as well as experience in administration, sales, contract management, and operations coordination to the Bright Wire team.