I’m Carol!

Hey there

An executive and leadership coach, organizational strategist, and former healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience leading bold change, building high-performing teams, and developing programs that didn’t exist until I made them happen.

I’ve built what didn’t exist, led when the stakes were high, and helped leaders do the same. Now I partner with bold individuals and organizations to grow what’s next - teams, programs, and impact

Dream it

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Build it

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Grow it

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Dream it • Build it • Grow it •

I’ve been where my clients are:

Leading in high-stakes environments, navigating complexity, and carrying big vision with limited buy-in or support. I’ve built national initiatives, led system-level transformations, and mentored leaders across sectors to step up, think bigger, and lead with clarity and confidence.

Today, I work with senior leaders, founders, and organizations who are building what’s next—programs, teams, strategy, and vision. I don’t do fluff, and I don’t do surface-level coaching. What I offer is partnership, insight, and honest dialogue grounded in lived experience.

Whether you're growing a team, launching a new initiative, managing a complex portfolio, or shaping your next chapter as a leader—I help you move with purpose, direction, and bold momentum.

This isn’t about career reinvention. It’s about leading smarter, scaling impact, and doing the work that matters most—with someone who’s been in the trenches and knows how to help you rise.

What clients are saying…

  • Carol has tremendous insight and great skill in guiding her clients towards finding their own answers. I personally have benefited from her non-judgemental but very skillful way of asking just the right questions to help me find my own truth. .

    Dr. Garcia, MD, FRCSC

    Assistant Medical Director Markham Fertility Center Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist

  • I've known Carol for few years. She is a visionary leader and a soft coach. I started my coaching journey with her when I was a senior executive at a community Hospital in Toronto. While she was a great active listener, she demonstrated a very soft directing the ship to the shore attitude in a calm manner despite the storms around us. She made me feel that the decision making is coming from myself and I have control of my destiny. I highly recommend her service for any early, mid-career and seasoned leaders.

    Alan A. Monavvari, MD, MHSc, CCFP(PC), FCFP, CHE, CPHQ

    Physician Lead, EYRND OHT

  • Carol’s coaching has been incredibly valuable during multiple career moves over the last several years. She was pivotal when I was first considering my professional identity and long-term career goals. Working with Carol has helped me not only identify new possibilities but also build the confidence necessary to successfully achieve new opportunities. When it is easy to think about why you might not be right for a role, Carol helps you lean into your strengths to focus on why you are. She will ask you the right questions that will challenge your preconceived notions of what you should do and make you realize what you can do. Time to get out of the kiddie pool and swim in the deep water – in the best way. I don’t want to say she’ll push you in… but will certainly help you take the plunge

    Elizabeth Pollen,

    Midwifery Clinical Lead, Oak Valley Health

  • Working with Carol has been an incredibly transformative experience. She creates a safe space where I feel comfortable exploring my strengths and areas for growth. Carol helped me identify key areas for development and provided me with actionable tools and strategies to enhance my leadership skills. Through her guidance, I gained the confidence I needed to pursue my career goals with clarity and focus. I feel more equipped than ever to tackle challenges and make meaningful progress in my professional journey. Can’t recommend enough!

    Marie-Michelle Craig

    Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice-President, Real Property and Assets
    Parks Canada / Government of Canada

Ready to Make Your Move?

Let’s have a quick call—no pressure, just clarity.
I call it a Bold Moves Call because it’s the first step in figuring out what’s possible. We’ll talk about what you need, what I offer, and whether we’re a good fit.

carol@blazeyourtrailcoaching.com