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Meet your facilitator, Jacqui d’Eon

Jacqui d'Eon brings over three decades of executive leadership experience to her work as a professional development expert, communication strategist and crisis manager. As a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and professional communicator, she uniquely combines analytical thinking with strategic communication expertise to help leaders and organizations achieve breakthrough results.

Jacqui's corporate leadership spans two prestigious organizations: she spent the first 20 years of her career advancing through leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, followed by more than a decade as Chief Communications Officer at Deloitte Canada. This extensive C-suite experience gives her deep insight into the challenges facing today's leaders and the practical solutions that drive real business outcomes.

A recognized expert in her field, Jacqui holds the prestigious Master Communicator (MC) designation from the International Association of Business Communicators—an honour she received in 2008. Her expertise extends to academia, where she taught crisis communication at York University's Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations Program for three years, using her book Stuff Happens as the core text.

Currently, Jacqui is the founder and chief facilitator of Leap to Leadership, a transformative group coaching program for emerging leaders. She also delivers practical and actionable workshops on strategic communication, crisis preparedness, and performance optimization.

​​Your Questions Answered

Leap to Leadership is not your average leadership development program, so you likely have a few questions. Here are answers to some of the more frequent questions about the program. If you have a few more, feel free to reach out here.

What is Leap to Leadership?

Leap to Leadership brings together a small group of 8-10 individuals like you who want to master key leadership skills to gain control of their careers, maximize their impact and enhance their presence. The group is facilitated by Jacqui d’Eon who has extensive C-suite and facilitation experience.

What makes Leap to Leadership different?

Leap to Leadership is customized to the group. Jacqui will use her experience to bring relevant learning topics to the table for discussion. The program uses peer coaching to enrich the learning and to support group members in their journey.

What will I learn?

Making the transition to the next level is a quantum leap. New managers wrestle with uncertainties. They aspire to excel, but often lack the essential tools: goal setting, team building, navigating difficult conversations, and mastering performance management. You will learn and acquire these skills in a secure, confidential environment.

How often do we meet?

The group meets about every three weeks for a total program duration of about 4 months. There will be 7 group sessions in total plus a private 1:1 session with Jacqui. In between the scheduled sessions, Jacqui will hold 'Office Hours" during which you can ask her anything. 

How much extra work is involved?

This is a pragmatic, practical program designed to make you think, not an academic one where you are expected to study to acquire specific knowledge. Typically your 'work' between sessions will be to try a new skill or approach in your workplace. For example, the group may learn about giving feedback in the session and you might practice that skill at work and report back about your experience.

Will I get a certificate on completion?

You will receive a certificate of completion.  That certificate will be a wonderful momento but the lasting benefit will be the support community you build with your group and the leadership skills you acquire.

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