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Chris Downey

As the Vice President of our Consulting Services, Chris works directly with clients to develop solutions for creating healthy and productive workplace cultures. His role is to help organizations move towards better outcomes for everyone. With the support of over 120 trainers and consultants across Canada and the United States, Chris and the team have access to resources and expertise to help address even the most complex organizational challenges.

Chris is a leadership and organizational development professional with over 25 years of experience working in the private and public sectors. He has developed and executed strategies and succession plans for a variety of workplaces and approaches organizational planning with practicality in mind. He recognizes the importance of setting a strategic vision and subsequent plans that connect with all stakeholders in a meaningful way. Through his extensive experience in operations, compliance, and organizational development, he has gained a diverse skill set which has shaped how he approaches coaching leaders and working with teams.

Chris believes that leaders have a direct impact on the health and wellness of the people they serve. And he has a comprehensive understanding that a healthy work environment is the ideal condition for success that goes beyond the individual and ripples throughout the organization. As a facilitator, Chris is personable and approachable, coaching, motivating, and inspiring others to be the best version of themselves.

Wendy Loewen

Wendy (she/her) is the Managing Director of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership. In this role, she provides leadership in managing ACHIEVE staff and trainers, and developing workshop materials. Wendy is a thoughtful and empowering leader who believes in the importance of listening to the needs and aspirations of people, and then facilitating the next step in their development. She has worked with ACHIEVE since the beginning, first as a trainer and Curriculum Development Specialist, then as Director of Training. She is the former vice president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Manitoba. Wendy is a former teacher and director of a health and social services program. She has a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Management, and Bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Education.

Wendy believes that learning is a dynamic and lifelong endeavor, and with commitment and guidance, the process should be enjoyable and motivating. She is co-author of The Culture Question and Don’t Blame the Lettuce, and is the author of many of our workshops including Performance Management, Respectful Workplace, and Assertive Communication. Wendy is an engaging presenter who delivers material in a way that maximizes the learning potential for all participants. Read blogs written by Wendy here.