Real Scenarios, Real Decisions: Coaching and Development Options Explored

Facilitated by: Aimee Gibson - Brave Joy Leadership; Jamie Kelly - Coach Jamie Kelly

As we start 2026, many people start to look at a year full of opportunities and possibilities. At this time, when many start to set their goals, let's spend time together discussing how coaching may play a part. 

This interactive session will help participants better understand the differences between coaching, mentoring, consulting, and therapy. Using a scenario-based approach, Aimee and Jamie will guide participants in learning the different approaches and expected outcomes of these different development opportunities. 

Come prepared to learn and share. Feel free to bring specific scenarios for the group to discuss.  At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Discern the outcomes expected when referring a leader to a coach vs a consultant vs a mentor vs a therapist.
• Describe different types of coaches by understanding the differences in approaches and outcomes.
• Use guidelines to consider when to use an internal coach vs an external coach.

Features speakers/facilitators: Aimee Gibson - Brave Joy Leadership; Jamie Kelly - Coach Jamie Kelly

Aimee Gibson is a professional certified coach and former management consulting executive with a background in economic development, organizational change management, adult development theory, and mindfulness practices she studied at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Aimee focuses her coaching on preparing leaders for greater leadership responsibility, particularly for family business leaders and non-family executives of family businesses. She works in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors representing a wide range of industries. She works internationally and for small and large local and geographically dispersed companies. Aimee coaches individual leaders, facilitates team learning, and delivers large-scale leadership training.

Jamie Kelly's work is about asking questions; leveraging curiosity to help others find their own best path to a fulfilling life. Her practice is centered on executive coaching - specifically helping others navigate career crossroads, as well as individual coaching, group coaching, strengthening culture and engagement. Jamie uses CliftonStrengths and the Leadership Circle 360 assessments in helping coaching clients unlock new levels of potential. Her consulting work focuses on culture, employee engagement, and leadership development.