Helping You

REclaim Your Day

C.J. Wilkins, BAC, MA, CEC, PCC

C.J. Wilkins is a trusted expert in leadership development, executive coaching, and team facilitation. He’s known not only for getting results but for making the process genuinely enjoyable. Clients count on his sharp insight, straight talk, and practical tools to help them lead with confidence and build stronger, more effective teams. And yes, working with C.J. is actually fun. Because leadership shouldn’t be boring.

 

With over 25 years of award-winning experience, C.J. helps leaders cut through the clutter, solve real challenges, and achieve big goals. His approach to leadership development blends strategy, emotional intelligence, and facilitation techniques that create lasting impact for individuals and leadership teams alike.

 

C.J. brings deep cross-sector experience, having held senior leadership roles in energy, arts, and tech in Alberta before founding an award-winning sign and marketing company in Kelowna, B.C., where he’s been based since 2009. Today, he supports leaders and organizations across North America through customized executive coaching, leadership training, and facilitation that drives alignment, clarity, and performance.

Smarts

On the education side of things, C.J. is a Certified Executive Coach with the Center for Executive Coaching in Florida, USA and holds a PCC – Professional Certified Coach Designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He’s a Genos Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner and a Certified Master Facilitator.

 

He also has a Bachelor of Applied Communications in Public Relations and a Master of Arts in Applied Communications. This means having a true professional in your corner, helping you with the tough issues, the growth opportunities and your success.

 

Working across a huge swath of sectors including Energy, Education, Arts, Government, Cultural, Social Services, Retail, Agency, Not-For-Profit and more, C.J. can often see connections and opportunities where others can’t. He helps bring teams together under a shared vision and values to accelerate their growth and development.

Experience

C.J. has helped clients in Kelowna, Calgary and across North America and Europe to reach their business and entrepreneurship goals. 

 

Working across a huge swath of sectors including Energy, Education, Arts, Government, Cultural, Social Services, Agency, Not-For-Profit and more, C.J. can often see connections and opportunities where others can’t. 

 

An experienced, high growth entrepreneur, former senior manager and lover of life, C.J. has the education, skills and experience to help you and your organization!

But it's not all work!

At least it shouldn’t feel like it! When C.J. isn’t helping leaders and organizations be their best, he’s exploring his passion for writing, directing, acting or hanging out in the great outdoors. He’s an award-winning filmmaker, a full member of UBCP/ACTRA and the Playwright’s Guild of Canada. C.J. brings a diverse approach to creating and pursuing ideas combined with outside of the box problem solving for you.

From Frustration to Focus

Make work rewarding again.
C.J. works with you to go from frustration to focus with your team. You don’t have to wait until after 5:00pm no start on your work after being distracted by your team all day. Learn more here…

Teams that Understand

They key to high performing teams (and effective leadership) is understanding. Through individual and team leadership training, you can discover the three tools every leader needs to succeed and thrive in today’s complex, AI-hyped world.

Facilitation that Works

Do you want critical meetings that leave you and your team inspired, focused and aligned? 
If you’ve tried other facilitators and not been impressed, I get it. That’s why we offer master facilitation for any critical meeting from strategic planning to quarterly updates and everything in between. 

Ready to Explore Lasting Change Now?

Schedule a 30-minute introductory call to see if we’re a fit and how working together can take you from frustration to flow. Select your availability and complete the form to get started.

Professional Certifications

genos certified emotional
logo for the Professional Certified Coach certification from the International Coach Federation
Certified Executive Coach seal from the Center for Executive Coaching

Our Clients Are Talking

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C.J. Wilkins is BRILLIANT! This was one of the most productive hours with a consultant that I have EVER had. C.J. has a wealth of knowledge, experience, understanding. He knows of what he speaks. C.J. provided specific ideas into developing our audience; ideas that are very doable - not pie-in-the-sky goals. Practical, common sense, relatable suggestions. These are things the we can implement immediately.
David Garber
Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus
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I can't say enough good things about C.J.'s coaching practice and the programs he offers. The impact that his coaching has had on my performance and emotional intelligence at the office has made my work-life balance better as well as more personable with all of my coworkers. My career path has been more focused and personal goal setting has become a large part of my work experience. Thank you for everything, C.J. and I would recommend his programs to everyone!
Matt Clarkson
YMCA of Lethbridge
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C.J is an amazing presenter that brings both passion and extensive knowledge to the topics. CJ's enthusiasm is evident in his presentation style and his knowledge is inspiring to all that have the privilege to engage with him.
Angela McLaren
CJ has been a wonderful coach helping to support me to grow my emotional intelligence to become a better leader for my team. He is personable and easy to talk to providing practical guidance and useful tools that has already led to positive results. Thank you for everything and I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to enhance their team!
Jodie E.
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When it comes to Marketing and communications strategy, C.J. totally works his magic! C.J. is able to take a 20 minute story and make it 5 minutes yet more impactful!
We had been delivering services for 37 years and no one was able to donate on our website. C.J. brought our website into the 21st century so that our website is now interactive, engaging, and now, you can donate with a press of a button!
Debbie Scarborough
Executive Director
Wilkins Creative Insights helped me expand my small business goals into a comprehensive, individualized action plan for success.
He also developed my website from start to finish and transformed it into a user-friendly platform, while maintaining the spirit & style of Textile Apparel.
Working with C.J. is like having an experienced business partner in your corner.
Alicia Meier
Owner
C.J. has been an exceptional coach in supporting me as I build my business. His quick mind and razor sharp focus keeps me and my business growth on track. I highly recommend C.J. if you are looking for top notch service and cutting edge creativity! If you are ready to soar call C.J. today!
Shauna Paynter
Owner
Safe and Sound Counselling
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This was one of several strategic planning meetings that I have attended. I certainly can say comparably that the content, the facilitation and the overall day were above meeting my expectations. And thank God it was fun!
Matt Brown
Board Member - OSIF