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Fostering Connection & Collaboration for Organizational Success

Welcome to CE Holmes Consulting, where we specialize in working with forward-thinking groups within corporations, non-profits, and government agencies.

Our clients value collective intelligence, bringing together diverse perspectives to unlock innovative solutions and make informed decisions. They prioritize creating a collaborative culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and motivated to contribute their unique skills and expertise. With a strong focus on effective communication and leadership, they foster cooperation and cross-functional collaboration, aligning teams towards shared goals.

Are you looking to build a collaborative culture that drives success? We’ll show you how to co-create initiatives and strategies that promote connection, collaboration, and cohesion. Let's empower your teams to reach new heights.

Contact us today to start the conversation.

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Meeting Facilitation

We guide teams who are committed to effective collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving. We create a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is heard, ideas are exchanged freely, and consensus is reached. Our facilitation techniques enhance group dynamics, promote active participation, and ensure that any group or team achieves optimal outcomes in a structured and efficient manner.

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Meeting Design

Productive meetings are the backbone of any successful organization. The success of any meeting is often a function of intentional and thoughtful design. We craft engaging, purpose-driven agendas that maximize productivity and foster creativity. By incorporating interactive activities, visual aids, and innovative techniques, we ensure that your meetings become dynamic platforms for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and decision-making.

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Convening

Bringing people together is an art, and our convening services are here to orchestrate exceptional gatherings that inspire, connect, and motivate. We create environments that encourage meaningful interactions, spark innovation, and leave a lasting impact on your attendees.

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Conflict Resolution

Conflicts can be disruptive and detrimental to productivity and team morale. We take an empathetic approach to help your organization navigate and resolve conflicts constructively. By fostering collaborative problem-solving and promoting win-win solutions, we help your team transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and improved relationships.

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Executive Coaching

We provide personalized guidance and support to executives, helping them enhance their leadership skills, refine their decision-making abilities, and overcome professional challenges. Through confidential and constructive coaching sessions, we empower leaders to maximize their potential, inspire their teams, and drive organizational success.

“I am deeply committed to fostering stronger relationships and connections because I recognize that authentic human connection is the foundation for collective growth and success.”

Thank you to our amazing clients - we’re proud of the work we’ve co-created.

  • “The Master…It’s just that simple. It really is. So many intersections of possibilities, with only one definitive conclusion: If your conference, sales meeting, brainstorming session, executive team meeting, advisory committee workshop or any other conceivable gathering of diverse, opposing, argumentative, agenda-driven, complex and challenging participants from any possible location in this known World is to be an unqualified success in terms of scope, direction and ultimate results, you need The Master, Charles Holmes, as its facilitator.”

    Cristian E. Anderson, Esq., Northwest Division Manager, Asset Preservation, Inc.

  • “We engaged Charles Holmes to facilitate a complex conversation with a dynamic and learned group of people. He did so with great dexterity and flexibility, ensuring we stayed on track but allowing us to linger on some especially meaty topics. Charles was also a great resource prior to the meeting by bringing focus and strong insights to the planning.”

    Peter Ter Weme, VANOC Sustainability Project

  • "Charles helped our team, a group with diverse opinions and perspectives, stay focused and on track in our initial strategy development session. As a result we not only defined our core focus but also achieved a unanimous understanding of our core focus and actions that will be required to achieve our key goals. As an executive new to the company and this team I found Charles' assistance of great value in helping me better understand my management team and how to move forward in coalescing them into a true team."

    Doug Stout, VP Operations, BC Gas

  • “I have worked with many change management consultants and facilitators over the years and have undertaken many leadership programs myself – my interactions with Charles are ones that I would highlight as among the best. He has an ability to synthesize people’s comments to help the group process move to the essence and heart of what needs to be discussed. At the same time, he honours everyone’s unique contribution and views and ensures they know they are heard. Engaging at the personal, interpersonal, and group level is a unique gift and I would recommend others to him whole-heartedly in helping them on their journey.”

    Brenda Goehring, Safety, Health & Environment Manager, BC Hydro

  • “Charles facilitated an executive education session for us on building community. He completely understood what we were trying to accomplish with the group, which was to build connections and stimulate new ways of thinking. The day went far beyond my hopes and expectations. Charles connects in real ways with participants and adapts to the needs of individuals and the group as a whole. The degree of his preparation showed respect for the group, contributed to discussion of highly relevant matters, and led participants to concrete steps they can take to improve the lives of citizens in their communities.”

    Jann Donnewirth, Program Director, Center for Human Services. Sacramento, California

  • “It was great to work with you on the IISD project. It was certainly a credit to your smooth and warm facilitation that people felt that the short time frame was a long enough window for them to contribute meaningfully. People were energized at the end of the day! And a lot of the young professionals are interested in continuing to dialogue with each other, as well as with IISD.”

    Dagmar Timmer, Associate, International Institute for Sustainable Development

  • “I’ve worked with many facilitators but frankly no one as good as you. You engaged us in a process that has focused and aligned our efforts in a way that we did not imagine possible. Thanks again.”

    Gary Birch, CEO, Neil Squire Society

  • “We are so appreciative to Charles for the energy and expertise he brought to our agency. Within a very short period of time, he was able to extract nuggets of information from our staff that succinctly captured the sentiments needed to help to define Family Services of Greater Vancouver in the community. His talents as a facilitator were invaluable to us.”

    Teri Nicholas, Executive Director, Family Services of Greater Vancouver

  • “On behalf of the Executive Team at BC Hydro, we want to thank you for your role in making this year’s Annual Board Retreat a success- “one of the best retreats” quoted from one of our board members. I truly believe that your planning skills in providing the clarity of our desired outcomes, approach in working collaboratively with all the presenters, and your facilitation skills to create the right questions for stimulating the right level of dialogue contributed significantly to our success.”

    Bob Elton, CEO, BC Hydro

Like ripples on the water, the impacts of our actions can cascade outwards, influencing others, and inspiring a constant, continuous flow of positive change.

We work closely with you to identify these ripple points, the pivotal moments and connections that have the potential to create a transformative ripple effect within your organization and beyond. Let's work together to create an environment that prioritizes meaningful connections in support of good growth.