Hi, I’m
Lyn-Marie.

At the young age of 10, I started my leadership journey when I earned the position of prefect at my school in the small Caribbean island of Barbados. This opportunity created a great sense of pride in being able to help others and set a positive example for my peers. I truly believe that this was the first spark for me on my journey to becoming a leader who seeks to inspire, influence and cultivate potential in others.

After completing my undergraduate studies in Canada, I was curious about what life could be like if I pursued a path that had been unlike the one I envisioned for myself, when I left my home in pursuit of higher education. This curiosity and drive to create the life and career I wanted, started a 10+ year journey in the higher education sector where I worked and led at 3 post-secondary institutions in Housing & Residence Life, International Student Support and Student Life & Learning Support.

As my career progressed, I earned a Master of Arts degree in Leadership; I’ve led teams of up to 70 people, managed large scale community building and learning programs for thousands of students, designed and facilitated organizational learning and development opportunities, developed strategic objectives grounded in equity, diversity and inclusion, and cultivated human-centric and empathetic work spaces.

Each leadership position I’ve held further confirmed my passion for coaching and development, and in 2018 I became a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach; working with individuals and teams to facilitate powerful conversations about their natural talents and strengths - helping them to explore their unique gifts and the value that they bring to any team and/or organization.

Today, my dreams look different, while still fueled by the same values of connection, adventure and a drive to do work that is meaningful and impactful to the lives of others. This paved the way for the creation of Narratives Coaching & Consulting.

Curious to know more? Book a free discovery call with me, let’s explore together.

About Narratives

  • Narratives Coaching & Consulting is rooted in the idea that our stories give rise to our personal power and direction. We focus on helping people own and tell their unique stories revealing all the ways in which they contribute to their personal power.

  • The values that this brand uphold are rooted in:

    Holding space for the stories of the underrepresented and underestimated

    Shining light on people’s natural gifts and helping them explore their gifts more intentionally

    Challenging limiting beliefs and activating courage.

  • Unlocking our power helps us gain clarity of purpose and builds the courage we need to challenge limiting beliefs and ways of knowing.

    Our intentional approach to coaching and leadership development is focused on empowering leaders and teams to uncover and make meaning of what makes them unique so that through this discovery, they can transform perspectives and work purposefully, expanding leadership abilities and impact.

Our Approach

We believe that everyone has unique gifts and talents; it is through owning your uniqueness that you can begin to make meaningful progress towards your goals.

It all begins with a dream or an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe pursue a leadership position and are looking to activate the courage to take that next step. Or maybe you want your team or organization to do better and be better for its employees and clients.

Whatever it is, the way you tell and make meaning of the narrative can make all the difference.

Dream it

Let’s explore those ‘pie in the sky’ dreams together and co-create strategies on how they can become a reality. Don’t worry about how they sound, or how difficult it may seem, I hold space for the stories and experiences that will help you get there.

Your story, is what separates you from the rest.

create it

At the core of what I do is helping you own your story and learn all the ways it contributes to your personal power. In our work together, I will facilitate a space for you to explore and be curious free of judgment and perfectionism.

We will co-create strategies which challenge limiting beliefs and activate courage. The courage needed to move you forward, create and build.

Narratives is about shining a light on your gifts and building with intention and purpose.