Who We Are
Laura Mack, CEO, facilitator trainer
Laura has worked with Authentic Leadership Global for close to a decade, initially as a facilitator, then as a trainer of coaches and facilitators while also delivering the programs to clients within several sectors, including corporate, health care and the Canadian federal government.
Laura’s grounded and calm facilitation style creates an immediate sense of trust. Because of this trust, individuals and teams can quickly develop the openness needed to tackle and process real issues. Her facilitation and coaching style allows for deep personal and professional reflection and growth in alignment with client's values, purpose and principles.
“She brings to her clients a broad understanding of both the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurial life as well as the corporate and non-profit sectors.”
Laura completed an Executive MBA at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. She participated in the Americas program, studying in Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. She earned a Bachelor of General Studies in SFU’s Liberal Business Studies Program, graduating with distinction.
Laura is very passionate about social justice and social-profit work. Laura served for several years as a Board member of the North Shore Restorative Justice Society and is a trained and experienced facilitator of restorative justice files, referred to the society by local police and others.
Laura took time off in 2020 to care for her husband Andrew as his health declined. After he passed in January 2021, she focused on her grief process and self-care. Since she returned to the work she loves, she continues to prioritize self-care, cultivating resilience by enjoying daily walks with her rescue dog Luna, on forest trails or along the ocean. She also nurtures her health by cycling and practicing yoga and experiences joy by sharing meals and laughter with friends and family.
TANA HEMINSLEY, FOUNDER
Tana recently retired from a highly successful career as an executive and entrepreneur with a passion for building businesses and developing leaders. She was the founder of Authentic Leadership Conversations™ – a global community and leadership development program focusing on authenticity and emotional intelligence as business differentiators for leaders.
She was the recipient of the International Coach Federation 2016 Coach Impact Award, Vancouver Chapter. This award is the highest award category in British Columbia for coaching excellence individual partnership (Coach Impact) level.
“Her ability to integrate strategic thinking and self awareness supports her in creating space for dialogue where new possibilities for business and leadership can arise.”
In 1984, at 22, Tana was national correspondent for CP Rail’s in-house newsletter for the $600-million Roger’s Pass tunnel project; at 27, she was started her own retail clothing store in Revelstoke, B.C. She worked for the founders of the balanced scorecard management system which originated out of Harvard and she’s consulted on strategy implementation around the US. She was a member of the Executive team for BC Hydro as Director, Stakeholder Engagement where she was accountable for involving the public in dialogue with BC Hydro regarding a number of topics including long-term energy planning. Tana earned an MBA from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Tana is now enjoying her retirement in Kelowna with her husband Chris and is appreciating time with family and friends.