Ashley Abbott
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Klara Spira
Ashley is a consummate professional. He has a wonderful positive attitude, even in the most challenging of situations. He is, without fail, supportive and courteous, and he leads both by example and through his unparalleled mentoring skills. He is incredibly detail-oriented, but with an unerring ability to size up the big picture or to zero in on problems. He is articulate, funny and astonishingly organized. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope I will be able to do so again in the future.
Kristin Lundin
Ashley is a very trustworthy and responsive partner and always does what is necessary to acheive the goals of the partnership he is managing. My experience has been that he acts as an advocate and was effective in identifying opportunities to extend a partnership or build additional value. Great person to work with!
Klara Spira
Ashley is a consummate professional. He has a wonderful positive attitude, even in the most challenging of situations. He is, without fail, supportive and courteous, and he leads both by example and through his unparalleled mentoring skills. He is incredibly detail-oriented, but with an unerring ability to size up the big picture or to zero in on problems. He is articulate, funny and astonishingly organized. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope I will be able to do so again in the future.
Kristin Lundin
Ashley is a very trustworthy and responsive partner and always does what is necessary to acheive the goals of the partnership he is managing. My experience has been that he acts as an advocate and was effective in identifying opportunities to extend a partnership or build additional value. Great person to work with!
Klara Spira
Ashley is a consummate professional. He has a wonderful positive attitude, even in the most challenging of situations. He is, without fail, supportive and courteous, and he leads both by example and through his unparalleled mentoring skills. He is incredibly detail-oriented, but with an unerring ability to size up the big picture or to zero in on problems. He is articulate, funny and astonishingly organized. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope I will be able to do so again in the future.
Kristin Lundin
Ashley is a very trustworthy and responsive partner and always does what is necessary to acheive the goals of the partnership he is managing. My experience has been that he acts as an advocate and was effective in identifying opportunities to extend a partnership or build additional value. Great person to work with!
Klara Spira
Ashley is a consummate professional. He has a wonderful positive attitude, even in the most challenging of situations. He is, without fail, supportive and courteous, and he leads both by example and through his unparalleled mentoring skills. He is incredibly detail-oriented, but with an unerring ability to size up the big picture or to zero in on problems. He is articulate, funny and astonishingly organized. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope I will be able to do so again in the future.
Kristin Lundin
Ashley is a very trustworthy and responsive partner and always does what is necessary to acheive the goals of the partnership he is managing. My experience has been that he acts as an advocate and was effective in identifying opportunities to extend a partnership or build additional value. Great person to work with!
Credentials
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Team Coaching Program
Brown University School of Professional StudiesAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Advanced TDS Practitioner - Team Diagnostic Survey
Team Diagnostic Survey Level 1Oct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Effectiveness Coach
The Emerson SuiteJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership Circle Profile Certification
The Leadership CircleJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) -
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
International Coach Federation
Experience
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ACT Leadership
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Faculty
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Jul 2015 - Present
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Brown University School of Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Lecturer
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May 2017 - Present
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Co-Active Training Institute
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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500 - 600 Employee
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Faculty
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Nov 2013 - Present
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Ashley Abbott - Executive Coaching
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Principal
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Nov 2011 - Present
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Schulich School of Business - York University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Executive Coach, Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2021
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Skyline Group International
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Coach
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2020
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Corporate DNA Consulting
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Facilitator & Executive Coach
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2018
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Radiant.
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Canada
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Coach / Leadership & Transition
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
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BLACKdigital
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner, COO
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2011
A startup collaboration of five partners to create an interactive agency focused on the evolution of digital publishing and online marketing. Primary duties included setup of corporate operational and financial infrastructure, strategy, talent sourcing, account service, sales development, and facilities. Clients included Merck, LexisNexis, Discovery Communications (The Science Channel). A startup collaboration of five partners to create an interactive agency focused on the evolution of digital publishing and online marketing. Primary duties included setup of corporate operational and financial infrastructure, strategy, talent sourcing, account service, sales development, and facilities. Clients included Merck, LexisNexis, Discovery Communications (The Science Channel).
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ExMI, an Elsevier Business
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ExMI - Toronto (Excerpta Medica, Elsevier Interactive Services, Infinet)
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Account Director
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Account Director; Director of Platform Teams Management team member reporting to the General Manager of this interactive agency. Account management, business development for Canada, USA and Europe, offering development, operations. Director, Platform Teams responsible for strategy and development of online portal platform. Led the relationship with OncologySTAT.com, a professional resource for oncology specialists. Account Director; Director of Platform Teams Management team member reporting to the General Manager of this interactive agency. Account management, business development for Canada, USA and Europe, offering development, operations. Director, Platform Teams responsible for strategy and development of online portal platform. Led the relationship with OncologySTAT.com, a professional resource for oncology specialists.
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Workbrain
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Client Care
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Mar 2007 - Jun 2007
Reporting to the Vice President, this group of account managers oversees corporate relationships with over 115 clients, providing cross-departmental navigation, client advocacy, issue resolution, corporate updates, and promotes awareness of client objectives across the company.Workbrain: Total Workforce Management. The leading provider of Enterprise Workforce management solutions to large organizations around the world, enabling business performance. (Now a part of Infor)
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Strategic Account Director
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Mar 2006 - Feb 2007
Strategic Account Director overseeing corporate relationships with selected clients and business partners, ensuring success, satisfaction, and loyalty. Portfolio included British Airways, Best Buy, L’Oréal, RadioShack, Toys “R” Us.
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Consulting Manager
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Jul 2005 - Feb 2006
Established a new role to oversee consulting and project management staff for Western USA & Asia-Pacific region. Responsible for all aspects of hiring, development, assignment, evaluation, policy, morale, and planning. Dramatically reduced consultant turnover rate from over 40% to less than 10% in six months.
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Project Director
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Jul 2004 - Jun 2005
Managed a portfolio of enterprise delivery projects, responsible for project profitability and satisfaction, staff development, and proposal responses (in particular for the retail industry). Portfolio included Weyerhaeuser, REI.
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Sr. Project Manager
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Feb 2003 - Jul 2004
Volunteered to lead the first implementation of newly-acquired retail schedule optimization solution, for America’s largest co-op and outdoor outfitter, REI. Retail became the company’s leading vertical, including Target, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Limited Brands, H&M, Muvico, Wal-Mart, and others.
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724 Solutions Software Inc.
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Engagements
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2000 - 2002
Promoted to lead a team of 15 project managers. Responsible for best practices, performance evaluation, client relationships, and global proposal responses. Partners included HP, CSC, Nortel. Clients included Sprint PCS Vision, Wells Fargo Bank, Citibank, Bank of Montreal, Harris Bank, Sonera (Finland). Promoted to lead a team of 15 project managers. Responsible for best practices, performance evaluation, client relationships, and global proposal responses. Partners included HP, CSC, Nortel. Clients included Sprint PCS Vision, Wells Fargo Bank, Citibank, Bank of Montreal, Harris Bank, Sonera (Finland).
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager & Technical Specialist
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1993 - 2000
Technical Project Manager, CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce). Project Manager and Software Developer, CDS (Canadian Depository for Securities). I/T Specialist, Software Developer, Database Specialist (IBM). Technical Project Manager, CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce). Project Manager and Software Developer, CDS (Canadian Depository for Securities). I/T Specialist, Software Developer, Database Specialist (IBM).
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Education
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Queen's University
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Co-Active Training Institute
CPCC, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach -
The Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle Profile & Leadership Culture certification, Individual and cultural leadership assessment tool -
Co-Active Training Institute
Co-Active Leadership, Leadership