Meet Keri
I'm a meliorist. I believe that we can make the world better through human effort. More specifically, I believe we can make workplaces better. When we work on the things that contribute to a constructive culture, people thrive. And when people thrive, your business thrives. Like a drop in the ocean, that effort ripples out into our communities, our country and our world.
I am the owner of Ellevate Executive Coaching and co-owner of LumiLead.
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I am a Certified Executive Coach with a Master of Arts in Leadership and accreditations in emotional intelligence, change management, The 6 Types of Working Genius and The Fearless Organization Scan. I am a speaker and co-author of Mind the Gap: Navigating Your Leadership Journey.
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I am passionate about leadership and creating workplaces where people feel valued and thrive. Over my career, I have worked with various organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors, from Oil and Gas and Financial Services to Health Care and Education. I have spoken to audiences worldwide about a variety of leadership topics.
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I have a genuine desire to create positive change in the world, especially for my clients. I also volunteer as Founder and Co-Chair of Women in Leadership Foundation – Saskatchewan Chapter.
My Personal Ethical Practice Statement
My personal ethics help me make sound decisions in difficult situations. I conduct myself with honesty and integrity. I believe that all people are created equal and deserve to have their basic needs met. I am hardworking and believe in fairness. I am reliable and you can count on me to do what I say I will. I am courageous and don’t back away from difficult situations because they are uncomfortable. I always act in service to my clients. I uphold the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics, including confidentiality which gives my coaching clients a safe place to explore and grow.
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Testimonials
Lisa
“Having Keri as my personal coach has given me great insight on how to become a better leader for my team. She has also given me tools to use in my new role and in my personal life. Keri is very pleasant to work with and I look forward to our meetings. Thank you, Keri for helping me along my journey.”
Jodi
“My work with Keri Schwebius has positively impacted my confidence and helped me build on my strengths and weaknesses. During our conversations, I work through the “hairball” that is leadership to clearly identify root cause and defined actions I can take to hone my leadership skill. Since working with Keri, I have improved my own coaching skills which has empowered my team to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Keri has also improved my ability to manage stress and to focus on the things I can control and change. She has helped me assess situations and develop an approach to difficult conversations.
Keri is someone you can confide in and learn from about yourself, your professional skills, your career ambitions, and your potential. She is genuine and real; someone I trust can help me continue to grow as a leader and a person.”
Kim
“Keri is welcoming and approachable. Conversations were open, unfiltered and occasionally raw. Keri would echo back relevant statements from previous sessions and in doing so would increase self-awareness and bring focus. She allowed me to explore possibilities and at the same time funnelled the energy in a direction of growth. Coaching provided me a structured time for self-reflection resulting in confidence for the future.”
Naheed
"The coaching was very helpful in exploring my strengths and weaknesses. It was an excellent opportunity for me to develop leadership skills, which matter to me the most. We discussed and utilized the results of my EQi assessment during the sessions. These coaching sessions will be a good guide and tool for my leadership development journey.
I have learned a great deal and am practicing listening and being a coach within my team. She was pleasant and objective; and made every session productive. In my organization, new and experienced mangers can benefit from her coaching. If I see opportunities, I will gladly refer to her.
Leadership is a journey and we need to keep developing ourselves no matter what. It will make a difference in your family and professional life.
I would describe her an excellent Coach for leadership development."
Jennifer
“I started leadership coaching with Keri in January 2021 and it was a transformative experience for me and my working career. Keri was kind, thoughtful, and challenged me to look at myself differently in my role as a leader. While working with Keri, I gained a deeper understanding of myself, while learning to appreciate my inherent leadership strengths, as well as identify the areas I needed to improve using the skills I already had at my disposal. I would recommend Keri to anyone in a leadership position, whether they need assistance from ground up or just a boost to hone their skills. During this coaching process, not only did I gain a trusted advisor, I also was fortunate enough to gain a wonderful friendship in Keri, which greatly speaks to her unique ability to connect and build trust with her clients. Keri will be a part of my leadership journey for many years to come.”