Leading Through Ambiguity
2023-06-21 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Vancouver) | Online (Zoom)
The past three years have brought about massive change and pervasive uncertainty, and have forever changed the way we work, communicate and interact. They have also changed the way we lead. As leaders, we are navigating a hybrid and distributed world that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. We are leading people who are struggling with disconnection, stress and burnout. Attrition is real, retention is hard, the challenges are many, and the road ahead is foggy.
Today’s work world demands new skills and new ways of leading and thinking. It requires us to lead through ambiguity, manage change, embrace uncertainty, and continuously adapt. It requires us to learn a New Language of Leadership.
We have defined the New Language of Leadership within a connected framework of five fluencies and in this interactive session, we’ll dive into the two fluencies that help us lead through ambiguity: Clarity and Adaptability.
Join Fluency Founders Catherine Ducharme and Colin Macrae on June 21st as we learn how to seek clarity in uncertain times so we can move forward and increase our capacity to adapt and embrace change. You will leave with practical tools and practices that you can put into action and improve your ability to lead through ambiguity.

Future-Ready Leaders Collective Information Session - July
2023-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online (Zoom)
This information session is an opportunity to hear more about our Future-Ready Leaders Collective and meet us to see if you like our vibe and what we have to offer. It’s a free 45-minute no-obligation session where you can bring your curiosity and get your questions answered.
We’ll share more about the value of cohort learning, what the program covers, why it is unique and how we are pricing it. It will also give you a taste of our approach to learning.
Looking forward to connecting with you! Feel free to mention it to other C&M Leaders.
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Leading By Influence
2023-09-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Online (Zoom)
Influence is about changing or affecting someone or something without directly forcing those changes to happen, regardless of our formal authority or position. As leaders, we’re often called upon to lead by influence whether it’s managing up, working across functions, or collaborating with partners. Effective leaders move people into action not through coercion or demanding compliance, but through expanding perspectives and evoking a desire and commitment to the vision or greater good.
Leading by influence requires the ability to inspire, garner buy-in, and build commitment towards what can be new or challenging situations and sticky problems. And while we don’t have direct control over other groups or individuals, like we would our team, influence enables us to steer, get to better decisions and help people see things differently.
Join us at our next learning event where we’ll explore how you can build your influence by building the foundation first, adopting an influencer mindset, using powerful questions to shift minds and loosening the grip of attachment.

Future-Ready Leaders Collective Information Session - December
2023-12-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Online (Zoom)

Burnout-Proof Your Life: A Smarter Path to Thriving
2025-03-27 09:00 - 10:15 | Online (Zoom)
Leadership Power Session
Burnout-Proof Your Life: A Smarter Path to Thriving
📅 March 27 | 9:00 – 10:15 AM PT
🖥️ Live Virtual Session on Zoom | Free to Attend
Do you feel like you’re constantly running on empty – tired but wired, overwhelmed by emails, meetings, and never-ending demands?
You’re not alone. Many leaders and high achievers believe they have to sacrifice their well-being to succeed – but what if you could perform at your best without burning out?
Join this power session to uncover what’s keeping you stuck in survival mode and learn a simple science-backed strategy to restore your energy, starting now.
You’ll also get a sneak peek at Survive to Thrive: Performance without Burnout, a 10-week coaching program designed to help you take back control, set boundaries without guilt, and build long-term resilience.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ A fresh perspective on burnout – and why time management isn’t the solution.
✅ A simple but powerful practice to reset your energy and prevent exhaustion.
✅ A roadmap for going deeper—if you’re ready—to build lasting habits for resilience.
🎁 Bonus: All attendees receive a practical worksheet with three energy management strategies they can apply right away, plus access to a Burnout Self-Assessment to see where you fall on the continuum.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours now.

Information Session: Survive to Thrive Coaching Program
2025-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Online (Zoom)
Survive to Thrive: Performance without Burnout – Information Session
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 9:00–10:00 am PT
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
Curious about the Survive to Thrive Coaching Program?
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at this 10-week journey designed for leaders who feel overextended, depleted, or stuck in go-mode without time to reset.
In this session, you’ll learn:

Why burnout is rising—and what actually helps
What a 10-week commitment unlocks that one-off sessions don’t
Who this is for (and who it’s not)
How we blend science, story, ancient philosophy, and modern psychology
What participants walk away with—like sustainable energy, boundaries without guilt, and renewed clarity

You’ll meet the facilitators, get a feel for our approach, and have space to ask questions before deciding if it’s a fit.
Come curious. Leave clearer.

Future-Ready Leaders Collective Information Session
2025-08-28 08:30 - 09:15 | Online (Zoom)
This information session is an opportunity to learn more about the Future-Ready Leaders Collective, meet me and a few past alumni, to see if you like the vibe and what the program offers. It’s a free 45-minute no-obligation session where you can bring your curiosity and get your questions answered.
I’ll share more about the value of cohort learning, what the program covers, why it is unique and how we are pricing it. It will also give you a taste of my approach to learning.
Looking forward to connecting with you! Feel free to mention it to other communications and marketing leaders who want to elevate their leadership and influence.

Reclaiming Control in an Uncontrollable World
2026-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom)
Reclaiming Control in an Uncontrollable World:
A Reset for Sustainable Performance
A three-hour online workshop for leaders and professionals who want to perform well without feeling constantly depleted.
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset your relationship with stress, focus, and energy. Grounded in neuroscience and mindfulness, you’ll learn practical tools to steady your nervous system, challenge pressure-driven habits and beliefs, and reconnect to what is genuinely within your control.
You’ll leave with:

Greater calm and mental clarity.
A clearer understanding of how stress is impacting your performance.
A practical way to focus on what you can control and release what you can’t.
One realistic, immediately applicable action to support sustainable performance in your work and life.

Facilitated by Catherine Ducharme and Rosemary Lodge, certified coaches who bring both professional expertise and lived experience of navigating demanding leadership roles.
This is a paid workshop.
Download a detailed description of the Workshop and Learning Outcomes here.

Reclaiming Control in an Uncontrollable World
2026-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom)
Reclaiming Control in an Uncontrollable World:
A Reset for Sustainable Performance
A three-hour online workshop for leaders and professionals who want to perform well without feeling constantly depleted.
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset your relationship with stress, focus, and energy. Grounded in neuroscience and mindfulness, you’ll learn practical tools to steady your nervous system, challenge pressure-driven habits and beliefs, and reconnect to what is genuinely within your control.
You’ll leave with:

Greater calm and mental clarity.
A clearer understanding of how stress is impacting your performance.
A practical way to focus on what you can control and release what you can’t.
One realistic, immediately applicable action to support sustainable performance in your work and life.

Facilitated by Catherine Ducharme and Rosemary Lodge, certified coaches who bring both professional expertise and lived experience of navigating demanding leadership roles.
This is a paid workshop. $175.00/person + GST
Download a detailed description of the Workshop and Learning Outcomes here.

A SEEN Conversation: Why Appreciation at Work Matters
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:00 | British Columbia
Thursday, June 25 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. PT
Free Online Gathering | Registration Required
When people feel seen, something shifts. Trust deepens. Connection grows. Work becomes more human.
And yet, many people move through their workdays feeling invisible, overlooked, or valued only for what they produce.
Together, we’ll explore questions like:

When did you last feel truly seen at work?
What makes appreciation meaningful?
Why do some moments of acknowledgement stay with us for years?
What changes when people feel valued for who they are, not just what they do?

Come curious. Come reflective. Come as you are.

SEEN: An Evening of Stories, Connection and Appreciation
2026-08-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia, V3H 5C3, Canada
Join author, speaker, and leadership coach Catherine Ducharme as she launches her new book, SEEN: The Power of Appreciation at Work.
More than a book launch, this is an opportunity to gather in conversation around one of the most powerful and underused forces in our lives: appreciation.
Through stories, insights, and guest speakers, we’ll explore what happens when people feel seen, valued, and appreciated, and why those moments matter so deeply in our workplaces, relationships, and communities.
Whether you are a leader, professional, business owner, coach, or simply someone who believes in the power of human connection, this evening is designed to inspire, connect, and remind us of what is possible when we truly see one another.
Event Details
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Inlet Theatre
100 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC
Tickets: $45
Includes a copy of SEEN
Additional speaker announcements and program details will be shared in the coming weeks.
