Blueprint Group AssociatePenny Mills
Penny has over 28 years of experience in the organizational development field, spanning several industries both as an internal and external resource. Her work experience is complemented by a master’s degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University (MALT) and a professional coaching designation from the International Coach Federation.
Penny’s Experience Includes
Acting as an internal resource and as an external consultant
Being involved in all aspects of leadership development and team facilitation
Designing, developing and facilitating leadership development programs for new Managers through to Executives
Supporting organizational development processes like culture assessment, employee engagement, performance management, strategic planning, succession planning and change management
Coaching leaders through change affecting their professional and personal lives
Penny has focused her coaching practice on collaborating with people who want to develop their strengths as leaders and who are keen to learn. Her client portfolio includes new Managers through to Senior Executives that live and work both locally and internationally. She coaches individuals and teams. Most coaching is done by telephone or virtual meeting.
Penny is certified in several assessment tools: Human Synergistics, Wiley DiSC, and Barrett Values Centre leadership and organizational assessments. She has experience in debriefing self and 360 leadership assessments with Leaders helping them understand their strengths and their blind spots.
Penny shares her life with her husband Dean, daughter Emilie and dogs Jervis and Georgia. Her interests outside of work include travelling, cooking, and all sports outdoors; hiking, kayaking, biking and skiing. When not in Calgary, Penny can be found in her family’s paradise, Pender Harbour, BC.
“Leadership can be learned; however, it begins with grounding in self-awareness and openness to the challenging work of change.”