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Professional Coaching Services for Individuals

Support Your Growth — As a Person and a Professional

At Upgrade, we believe success doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from being more connected to yourself. 

Our individual coaching supports ambitious professionals and leaders who are ready to evolve with intention. Whether you’re stepping into leadership, navigating change, questioning some aspect of your career, or simply wanting more alignment in your work and life, this is a space designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.  This is thoughtful, practical coaching that meets you where you are – and supports where you’re going.

Find a steady place to think, grow, and move forward.

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Leadership Coaching

Grow into leadership that feels like you — and works in the real world

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about building the awareness, capacity, and self-trust to lead effectively through real situations.

We help you to:

  • Build your leadership in a way that is authentic, grounded, and sustainable

  • Step into leadership roles with confidence, presence, and credibility

  • Strengthen communication, boundaries, and decision-making

  • Navigate complexity, team dynamics, and pressure with greater steadiness

This work supports leadership growth that is not just high-performing — but sustainable, for you and the people you lead.

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Career & Transition Coaching

For professionals navigating growth, change, or “what’s next?”

Career questions don’t mean something is wrong — they usually mean something is evolving.

We support you through:

  • Career pivots, promotions, and expanded responsibilities

  • Feeling stuck, restless, or unsure of your next step

  • Navigating leaves and returning to work after time away (including maternity or parental leave)

  • Redefining success in a way that feels aligned and sustainable

Together, we build clarity, self-trust, and forward momentum so your next move is intentional, not reactive.

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Assessments & Facilitated Debriefs

Insight that leads to meaningful growth

Assessments are powerful tools when paired with thoughtful reflection and integration.

They help you gain:

  • A better understanding of your strengths and growth edges

  • Insight into your leadership style and impact

  • Greater self-awareness and connection to meaningful action

  • Practical direction for focused growth where it will make the biggest difference

Tools may include CliftonStrengths®, Positive Intelligence Saboteur Assessment, Hogan Personality Inventory, and Leadership Circle Profile.


Assessments are often integrated into coaching.

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Positive Intelligence® (PQ) Mental Fitness

Resilience for real work and real life

Mental fitness strengthens how you show up — especially when things feel full or fast-moving.

PQ helps you:

  • Build emotional agility and resilience

  • Quiet unhelpful self-talk

  • Respond to challenges with greater calm and clarity

  • Boost performance without burning out

This is about building inner capacity that supports your growth — at work and beyond.

Available as part of coaching or as a standalone program, 1:1 or in small groups.

Take the free Saboteur Assessment and reach out to us to learn about how we can help.

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How We Partner With Individuals

Our coaching provides a steady, confidential space for clarity, accountability, and perspective — so your growth feels not only possible, but sustainable.

Our Approach is:

Practical and aspirational

Intentional and aligned

Integrative

Human and honest

Start with a conversation.

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Testimonials

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“Dana was steadfastly committed to giving me the space to learn, reflect and grow. She provided a non-judgemental, validating presence that helped me do hard things.”

- J.S., Founder (Toronto, Canada)

“My recommendation for Dana could not be any greater.  She can help anyone move forward safely and with great results.”

– J.M., Business Owner (Toronto, Canada)

“I feel refreshed and well-equipped to handle the various situations that come my way on a regular basis. We moved through a number of issues that I didn’t really think I could. Dana’s professionalism, planning, and structure really helped me focus and the results are life changing. She provided insights and new ways of thinking. I have increased my flexibility at work and I have successfully grown my practice.”

- C.L., Partner (Thunder Bay, Canada)

“I found Dana very easy to talk with, I felt validated, and yet she challenged me when I needed to overturn the "saboteur". I was able to let my guard down, be raw, and express my full self with Dana (THANK YOU!). I feel empowered and I was able to put words into action. I’m proud of myself for this. I would definitely recommend her services.”

– B.W., RSW and Entrepreneur (Toronto, Canada)

“I am feeling more confident than ever that I have made the right decisions in my career.  I changed my career to something more impactful, and it works better with the demands of my life. My experience working with Dana was nothing short of wonderful, and I am excited for anyone who gets to work with her.”

–  S.C., Director (Toronto, Canada)

“Having Dana in your corner, there's really nothing you can't accomplish if you are willing to show up. She helped me see what it was that I was striving to achieve and was with me every step of the way in my journey. I could not have asked for a better support or accountability partner than her.”

– E.C., Director (Montreal, Canada)

“Through coaching with Dana I’ve become calmer, more logical, more fun – and I’m most proud of how much my quality of life has changed for the better, both personally and professionally. I learned to manage my worrying, I sleep better, my home life is happier, and I got the promotion I wanted at work. With Dana, I could always be myself. She is patient, kind, and helped me change my life.”

– K.W., Manager (Ireland)

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Schedule a complimentary call with Dana to explore what you’re navigating and how we can support you. Share your details in the form and we’ll aim to get back to you within 2 business days.