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About me.

I’m the founder of LORA Concepts Inc. and a speaker, facilitator, and people development partner.

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With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, I’ve seen firsthand what helps professionals succeed at work and what often gets in the way.

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During my corporate career, I spent several years in Business Banking, in roles including relationship management, business development, risk management, and people leadership, in both client-facing and head office capacities. Along the way, I was also deeply involved in developing talent, designing and facilitating training programs and structured onboarding experiences for new hires.

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That experience gave me a practical understanding of the workplace dynamics that shape performance, relationships, and career growth.

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Today, I work with organizations to strengthen professionalism, self-awareness, and people skills so teams can work more effectively together.

 

Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting engagements, I help professionals communicate clearly, navigate workplace dynamics, take ownership of their work, and build stronger working relationships.

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While my background is rooted in financial services, I now work with a range of office-based professional organizations that want to develop confident professionals and capable leaders.

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In addition to my corporate experience, I hold an MBA and am a trained yoga and meditation teacher. This training informs my work around self-awareness, resilience, and managing pressure in demanding professional environments.

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I’m currently writing a book that explores how leaders can better understand and support today’s newest generation of professionals at work.

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At the heart of my work is a simple goal: helping people work together with greater self-awareness, confidence, and harmony.

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I am guided by the following principles, which are the inspiration for my company name.

L

Leadership.

O

Openness.

R

Resilience.

A

Authenticity.

Who I work with

I work with office-based professional organizations that want to strengthen the human side of performance at work.

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My clients recognize that technical expertise alone is not enough. Professionals also need the interpersonal and self-management skills that allow teams to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and navigate workplace challenges with confidence.

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Through keynotes, training programs, and consulting engagements, I help organizations:

  • strengthen professionalism and workplace expectations

  • support the success of new hires and early-career professionals

  • equip managers to lead today’s workforce effectively

  • develop stronger communication and working relationships across teams.

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While much of my early experience comes from financial services, I now partner with organizations across a range of professional industries that want to build confident professionals and stronger teams.

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I also offer one-on-one development sessions for professionals who want support navigating workplace challenges, strengthening their professional presence, and growing in their careers.

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