Catharine Larkin

Catharine has over 25 years of experience in executive development, leadership and team building. Because of her reputation as a brilliant executive coach, Catharine has worked with senior level executives from many of Canada’s most successful companies. Her core expertise is in diagnosing key issues that enable or inhibit executives and their teams from maximizing performance.  In this context, she leverages her deep expertise in facilitation, coaching, performance management, succession planning and team and individual assessment.

She has worked in business and professional service firms throughout Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe and counts among her clients leading organizations including:  Barrick, Cadillac Fairview, Coca Cola, Deloitte, Direct Energy, Estee Lauder, IKON Office Solutions, McMillan Binch, MDS, The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and Whirlpool.

She is an adjunct faculty member for the degree and non-degree programs at the Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.  Catharine holds two degrees from University of Toronto in languages, education and drama, and has advanced accreditation from Laval University and Goethe Institute, Germany.

Catharine is a co-author of “Type in Action” (CPP February 2002), a comprehensive trainer’s guide designed as a multi-sensory approach to MBTI training in corporate and educational settings. She has published and co-authored white papers on Coaching, Assessment, Succession Planning and Leadership Development

Catharine is a well-respected member of the business community and is frequently invited to facilitate and speak at industry events. She is sought after for her humor, insight, novel perspective and practical experience by organizations such as the Young Presidents’ Organization, 50 Best Companies, Women’s Executive Network and Verity Business Club.