Innovative Learning & Development

Innovative Learning & Development Design

One of our core values is engagement and this is where we live that value.

We are passionate about the power of human-centered design and collaboration with teams and leaders, rather than doing things to or for them. Our approach goes beyond customising an existing workshop or program for you or our being a ‘bespoke’ firm; it is highly transformational.

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

Breaking the Mold

A Fresh Approach to Leadership Development

It’s time for a refreshing change – unlike most leadership development firms that rely on selling their standardized programs, models, and books, we believe in fostering skill transfer into real-life scenarios. In a world that values diversity and inclusivity, why develop leaders using a one-size-fits-all approach? Embrace the power of customized leadership development that promotes belonging and embraces difference.

At the heart of our values is engagement, which is reflected in everything we do. We are passionate about the transformative power of human-centered design and collaboration with teams and leaders. Our approach goes beyond customization; it is highly impactful and tailored to your unique company culture and industry.

We understand and address the core challenges. While we have a comprehensive collection of meticulously crafted slides and programs, our focus is on real-life application. We believe in involving humans in the design process, fostering accountability, buy-in, and transferability. Together, we can shape our future and unlock our true potential.

We strongly believe that leaders must continually adapt to their environment. This principle is reflected in our approach. We leverage LearnWorlds, a top-notch learning platform, to create a tailored experience for each client. Each program is unique, and we constantly refine and update the content based on every session we host with our clients. This incredibly user-friendly platform ensures our clients stay current and relevant in all aspects of their envisioned program. We curate a unique development experience for each client; there’s nothing canned, off-the-shelf, or cookie-cutter about what we provide on LearnWorlds.

When assessing leadership development firms, it’s clear there’s a need for more diversity in our corporate world’s future growth and the development of leaders. Many currently follow a hierarchical, expert-driven model with a very Western perspective. But, to adapt to the future we need to embrace a more inclusive and relevant approach that meets our changing needs and societal perspectives.

Embrace a fresh perspective to navigate the complex future ahead.

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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