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Coaching for leaders who want to operate less from fear and more from joy.

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Trusted by leadership teams in public safety, professional services, and tech since 1999.

Leadership doesn’t have to feel this heavy.


Most leaders care deeply about their people, their results, their reputation. But somewhere along the way, the joy gets replaced by pressure.

You start to overthink.
You second-guess yourself.
You feel responsible for everyone’s success but can’t find time to breathe.

That constant pushing may get results but it’s not sustainable. Coaching gives you space to pause, look honestly at what’s driving you, and lead from clarity instead of fear.

When leaders slow down, everything changes.

When you operate from awareness instead of autopilot, from responsibility instead of blame, and from integrity instead of exhaustion you create trust, energy, and alignment all around you.

You feel lighter.
Your team feels safer.
And the work starts to flow again.

There is no hurry, and in a way there is no future. It is all here — so take it easy, take your time, and get acquainted with it.
— Alan Watts

WHAT WE OFFER

1-on-1 coaching that meets you where you are

Whether you’re an executive leading a company or a new manager finding your footing, coaching helps you build the awareness, confidence, and integrity to lead in a way that actually feels good.

You’ll learn to:

  • See the patterns that drive your stress and reactions.

  • Take ownership of your impact instead of blaming circumstances.

  • Align your words, actions, and commitments to build real trust.

  • Communicate clearly and hold others accountable without blame or tension.

  • Lead from presence rather than pressure.

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  • “Phil Ohl changed my life.”

    Mike Kalinka, IG Private Wealth Management

  • “The single greatest professional development I have ever engaged with."

    Michael Morgan, School District 35

  • "Working with Dom was truly a game changer for my leadership skills."

    Jack Wallace, TLC/Blue Anvil

  • "He has been an integral part of our organization’s success over the past two decades."

    Chief Chris Aubrey, Langford Fire Rescue

  • "Having Phil in my corner through this journey has been one of my biggest advantages as a leader.”

    Nick Phillips, Fortis BC

  • "Phil’s insights help me cut through the noise that doesn’t serve me or my team, keeping me aligned with my commitments as a leader."

    Tyler Large, Country Grocer

  • "Our senior leadership team is now aligned, motivated, and better equipped to achieve our ambitious goals."

    Grant Brumpton, PWL Partnership Landscape Architects

  • "Dominic helped me find my own leadership style and stay true to it as I faced different challenges."

    Emily Pilon, Country Grocer

  • "He held me to account."

    Amrit Lalli, Richardson Wealth

  • "Phil helped me craft and execute a game plan for both my business and my life that I wasn’t achieving on my own."

    Ernest Bedarz, Malahat Valuation

  • "Phil helped me gain clarity on what truly mattered to me."

    Kyle Ryan, Formwell Homes

  • "He helped guide me through several situations that as a leader I had never faced before."

    Tessa Humphries, BC Transit

  • "Phil helped me to become not just a better people leader, but a better person."

    Sarah Phillips, BC Transit

  • "His strategic insights and hands-on coaching significantly improved our operational efficiency and accountability within all levels of our organization."

    Gord Snell, Archipelago Marine Research

  • "My mindset is healthier, my execution more precise, and my confidence in relationship-building has grown exponentially."

    Tim G.

  • "They've been instrumental in turning around my businesses."

    Barclay Ellis, TLC/Blue Anvil

  • “I have seen tangible results in my team’s performance and confidence, and I would recommend Phil to anyone looking to elevate their career.”

    Rob Mackay, BC Transit

  • "His guidance has had a significant and lasting impact, enabling me to achieve goals I hadn’t imagined were possible before."

    Damon Pallan

  • "It’s an incredible feeling to look back at where I started and see how far I have come, so quickly."

    Nick graves, BC Transit

Our approach

Self-Awareness

Integrity

Radical Responsibility

These three principles form the foundation of lasting leadership growth.

They're not buzzwords. They're practices. And practices take practice.

We help you notice what's really happening, take responsibility for your results, and stay in integrity with yourself and others. That's how you move from stress and reactivity to clarity and confidence, and from fear to joy.

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Who we work with

For individual leaders

You might be a founder, business owner, or emerging leader who’s ready for change.
You want less stress, more clarity, and support from someone who gets it.

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For organizations

You might be a CEO or HR leader who wants to support your managers and emerging leaders. You want a coaching partner who can help your people thrive and your culture grow stronger.

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Meet world-class coaching, authentic care, and results


Phil Ohl is regarded by many as a transformative force, known for inspiring deep, lasting growth in leaders and teams. Clients call his coaching “life-changing” and a “game-changer,” highlighting his ability to align leaders with their highest commitments while driving measurable results.

From helping executives achieve clarity and confidence to uniting senior teams under a shared vision, Phil’s strategic insight and candid feedback consistently deliver breakthroughs. Trusted for his authentic care and results-driven approach, Phil empowers leaders to tackle challenges with purpose, creating a ripple effect that uplifts entire organizations.

about phil

Joined by his son, the next generation of The Leader’s Edge


Dominic’s coaching is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and a focus on meaningful progress. His clients describe him as a thoughtful and empowering guide who creates a safe space for self-discovery and growth. Graduating from UVic with a commerce degree, going on to coordinate a tech accelerator and training in conscious leadership, he combines remarkable warmth, candor, and authenticity with his coaching expertise, helping clients achieve meaningful transformation personally and professionally.

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 FAQs

  • Coaching is for leaders at all levels — founders, business owners, new managers, senior executives — who feel called to grow, lead with integrity, and bring more joy (not just results) into their work. We also partner with organizations wanting to support their managers through intentional, heart-led coaching.

  • Coaching is about helping you see clearly, make your own choices, and own your leadership. We don’t give “one-size-fits-all solutions.” Instead, we partner with you, ask the hard questions, reflect back what you might not see, and help you step into new ways of thinking and being. Mentoring or consulting often gives you the “answer”; coaching helps you find your own.

  • Because change happens over time, coaching is most effective when we work together over months, not weeks. Many clients begin with a 3- to 6-month commitment, with regular sessions (often biweekly or monthly). From there, we can extend or shift focus based on what’s working and what’s next.

  • Each session is a confidential, exploratory space. We typically:

    1. Revisit what’s on your mind (challenges, wins, alignment),

    2. Surface patterns or beliefs that are in the way,

    3. Experiment with new perspectives or practices,

    4. Define commitments or actions for the time until next session.
      You’ll leave with clarity, movement, and accountability — not homework you dread, but steps you believe in.

  • Coaching with us is always grounded and practical. We don’t do abstract theory for the sake of it. Every insight gets translated into real shifts in behavior, communication, and decision-making. Our goal is that you feel the difference in how you lead, not just talk about it.

  • We believe change isn’t just “feel good” — it should link to results you care about. Early on, we help you define what success means for you (team engagement, better delegation, clarity in decisions, etc.). Over time, we revisit those indicators, gather feedback, and assess what’s shifted. Often clients see improved trust, more alignment, and leaders who stretch beyond what they thought possible.

  • That’s totally okay — many clients begin from a place of uncertainty. The first few sessions are actually about listening, exploring, and co-creating a path forward. You don’t need to have it all figured out when you start.

  • For organizations, we help design coaching programs that respect your culture, strategy, and goals. We can coach individuals, run leader cohorts, embed accountability systems, or even partner with HR to ensure leaders are supported beyond the coaching sessions. The key is alignment — we become an extension of your leadership development, not an outside “vendor.”

  • Fit matters deeply. Coaching works best when there is curiosity, honesty, and willingness to shift. You’ll know if we’re a fit when you leave our first discovery conversation feeling seen, heard, and with a sense of possibility (not obligation). If it doesn’t feel right, that’s okay — we’ll say so.

  • Pricing depends on the scope (e.g. frequency of sessions, duration, organizational vs individual). In our discovery conversation, we’ll explore what’s needed and align on investment. We believe in fair, transparent partnerships — no hidden fees, no sales games.

  • You’re not alone. Many leaders try programs or training that felt good in the moment but didn’t carry into daily life. The difference here is emphasis on integration, accountability, and the work you do between sessions. We’ll challenge what doesn’t serve, help you lean into patterns you avoid, and build practices that can last beyond the coaching period.

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