Precipice Development

Where Great Leaders Take Flight

Video Introduction

Unleash the Power of Authentic Leadership

Today’s complex business environment and the concept of leadership development share many similarities with the dynamic interactions seen within nature, and amongst the animal kingdom.Much like different species coexisting and evolving to thrive in their respective environments, leaders must adapt and grow to navigate the ever-changing modern landscape of uncertainty and crisis.

Precipice Services

Like many leaders, you’ve likely been promoted for your exceptional achievements. However, stepping into a leadership role unveils a whole new skill set. Whether this realization dawns quickly or gradually, the demands of leading people can be unexpectedly consuming. Let us guide you through this transition and lighten the load.

Conflict Lab

In our Conflict Lab, we don’t use made-up situations; you tell us real stories about conflicts at work, making the learning more relatable and helping your team connect.

Innovative Learning and Development

You and your team will collaborate with us to create development opportunities that resonate with you within your unique company culture and industry.

Retreat Design & Facilitation

Elevate your team’s spirit and strategic vision with our bespoke retreat planning services. Bid farewell to off-the-shelf retreats and hello to meticulously crafted escapes, tailored to your team’s unique aspirations and objectives.

Certified Coaching

Think about the last time you had a really great conversation with someone. The kind of conversation where you felt seen, heard, and understood. The kind of conversation that left you feeling energized and motivated. That’s the kind of conversation you can expect when you work with a Certified Coach #icfcoach.

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Why Choose Us?

Authenticity at the Core

We believe leaders need to be adaptable and creative above all things in a world of continuous change and complexity. Cookie-cutter approaches won’t cut it when it comes to leadership development, and we encourage leaders to bring their unique strengths and authentic selves to the forefront.

Fusion of Best Practices and Experiential Learning

We don’t teach one model or framework, instead we blend best-practice research with deep conversations, activities, and games, creating an extraordinary experience for you and your team.

Fulsome Engagement

We engage the full team, ensuring that everyone has a voice in the design process. This buy-in leads to greater commitment and a higher return on investment.

What does the Precipice process look like?

Step 1: Leadership Discovery- Where are you currently and where would you like to end up through this process.

Step 2: Team Discovery- Where does your team currently feel like they’re at, and how would they like to venture forward as a whole.

Step 3: Custom Session Design- Once we understand leadership and team needs, we design a program best suited to your needs.

Step 4: Session Delivery- We implement your custom training plan, while taking in feedback and adjusting the learning process as we go.

Step 5: Follow Ups- 6 months post training we assess your team progress and encourage continuous growth and development.

Navigate the skies at your own altitude,
with Jess & Kerri

Kerri, Co-Founder & Strategic Lead at Precipice (she/her)

As Co-Founder and Strategic Leader of Precipice, Kerri drives innovation and growth. With an MBA and Certified Coach designation, she brings a strong academic foundation. Her forward-thinking vision has been instrumental in integrating design thinking into Precipice’s unique approach. Her career spans from precision machining to diverse sectors like Oil & Gas leadership and community health at Community Natural Foods and Alberta Health Services in both front line and corporate leadership roles. Noteworthy roles include leadership in medical equipment planning for facilities like Calgary’s Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Kerri’s versatility shines in collaborations with Precipice’s clients, from facilitating change management to creative strategic planning. A dedicated learner, her adventurous spirit extends to creative hobbies.

Jess, Co-Founder and Creative Experience Designer at Precipice (she/her)

Jess excels in crafting unique client experiences, collaborating with Kerri to develop transformative programs for leading organizations. Since 2019, Precipice has led diverse leadership initiatives, from steering leaders through acquisitions to creating year-long development experiences for departments in Alberta Health Services. Jess proudly created the Conflict Agility program and swiftly tackled pandemic challenges with the “Cultivating Resilience” webinar series. Precipice has also proudly collaborated with the University of Alberta on two multi-day leadership development programs and initiatives on creating a culture of care. Jess’s background in acting and theatre adds a unique touch to her work, leading to innovations like the Conflict Lab—a blend of theatrical practice and conflict resolution that has benefitted many clients, including a pilot with J5 Design. Jess’s passion extends beyond work; from previously being a yoga instructor to a Spinning and F45 enthusiast, she even started out as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator in her varied career!

Client Feedback

Testimonials

I cannot say enough about the people behind Precipice Development and the work they do. I have worked with Jess and Kerri to co-design two comprehensive leadership programs at the University of Alberta. The content they bring forward is thoughtful, context-aware and well researched; their facilitation, authentic and engaging yet humble. Jess and Kerri live the practices they teach and it shows. It has been such a pleasure to work with and learn from them.

Our organization was grateful for Jess & Kerri's ability to hold space for challenging and brave conversations - it really set us up for success for the next year and I'm excited to see how we can continue to engage them in this work.

“Jess & Kerri, thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my mindset and perspective on my peers. Your techniques started working within the first 10 minutes. Amazing! The meetings became productive and stress-free.”

"The work you do makes a difference not only in the productivity of employees but in the lives of individuals. There are many challenges around us but if we remain curious and open, we can see them as opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. Your energy, thoughtfulness, and amazing ability to stimulate others to ‘see’ is so valuable in this journey. Keep up the great work – although you may not see it, even if it changes one parent’s spirit when they come home to their spouse and children, just imagine what a difference that can make."

“I wanted to thank you for a very fun and interesting day yesterday at the course… I learned some things about myself. You were very entertaining in your delivery and made the day whiz by.”

“I just wanted to thank you sincerely for the coaching course. I thoroughly enjoyed this session as it was highly relatable to my future endeavors.”

“You are such a great coach and bring the best out of people. Working with you has been a great growth opportunity for me!”

In our Relationship Coaching sessions with Jess we feel like we enter a bright room, and everything hard, confusing and painful gets lit up in a higher way, bringing immediate clarity and lasting compassion, for ourselves and each other. She has a gift for asking potent questions that unravel inner wisdom. She is loaded up with tools to share, many of which have completely changed how we handle conflict, bringing us out of exhausting blame & shame cycles, into elevated conversations rich with vulnerable sharing and compassionate listening, that lead to lasting positive change. Investing in Jess as your coach is an investment in the joy, health and peace of your relationship, and therefore your entire life. If it's not already abundantly clear, we could not recommend her highly enough. Thank you Jess!

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