Meet
Gill

My Philosophy

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Meaningful. Interesting. Challenging

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The vision statement for my life I came up with a few years ago encapsulates my core values and acts as a sort of “litmus test” when I’m making decisions and navigating my life:

I want my life to be meaningful, interesting, and challenging. 

In many ways, these three things are interrelated and in pursuing one, I find the others. 

Living a life that is interesting to me is about stepping outside of my comfort zone, trying new things, and being curious about people and opportunities. 

It’s not hard to live a life that is challenging, in many ways it’s built in.  For me, it’s about intentionally leaning into opportunities that intimidate me or feel scary and seeing these as chances I can take to grow and learn. It’s also about recognizing the meaning of, and opportunity that can be found within, the challenges I face and the struggle life inevitably brings.

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I've never met an interesting person who had an easy life. I've also never met a person who had an easy life. 

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I wholeheartedly believe that we meet no ordinary people in our lives and that every single human being is creative, resourceful, and whole. 

My core values are: Personal Responsibility, Humility, Relationships, Fun, Kindness, Growth, and Integrity.

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My Positionality & Commitment to Inclusion

 

I am a 34 year old white settler, cisgender woman. I am also queer and neurodivergent. I am married, childfree, and live in the suburbs of Ontario, Canada. My coaching practice is neuro-affirming and inclusive of all LGBTQQIP2SA+ folks and people of all gender identities. 

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My coaching practice acknowledges, and is informed by the fact, that humans are impacted and shaped by the society's we live and grow in. Our socialization within these systems, this includes White Supremacy Culture, patriarchy, colonialism, ableism, racism, sexism, capitalism, heteronormativity, and more, shapes our identities, values, and beliefs. 

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It is a priority and a key component of my ongoing learning and development to understand how these forces shape peoples' experiences. This equips me with tools to serve my clients more effectively by using my awareness of these systems to evoke awareness of these systems with those I work with. For example, is a client experiencing imposter's syndrome or racism, misogyny, or ableism? Are your thoughts and beliefs about what's possible for you rooted in internalized oppression (internalized ableism, misogyny, etc.) or people pleasing tendencies developed in other ways, or both?

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In short, by being aware of and informed about these systems and how they impact our lives, I can better question assumptions and beliefs raised by my clients. I'll push, question, affirm, and acknowledge in ways someone without this perspective may not. I don't take for granted the role these systems play in our lives. 

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The Low Achiever is coaching through a feminist, trauma informed, neuro-affirming, intersectional lens. This is an ongoing practice I am committed to, not something I have simply achieved or accomplished, it's a dedication to growth. 

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The LinkedIn Bio 

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We need connection in order to thrive. ​People right now are feeling disconnected, lonely, and listless. In their personal lives and at work. I provide 1:1 coaching for people who want to cultivate deeper relationships with others and with themselves by improving their communication.

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For the past three years I’ve been coaching neurodivergent folks as they transition into new roles and workplaces and providing support to employees and managers navigating various workplace challenges. I also work with hiring managers and people managers to support them in making workplaces more inclusive, accessible spaces for neurodiverse teams.

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I have enjoyed working in the non-profit sector for 10 years, specifically in client experience and engagement, group facilitation, DEI, and operations. I have my certificate in Adult Education and I am an ACC level, ICF Certified Leadership and Performance Coach.​​​​​​​