Dr. Deanne Simms
Founder and CEO
About
Dr. Simms is a Seasoned Clinical Health Psychologist who is rethinking the way we conceptualize and optimize Executive excellence. She specializes in deep consideration of the individual and environmental factors that elevate Executive leaders and in translating these insights into actionable strategies for leaders and their support systems to use in their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Simms’ goal is to empower leaders by equipping them to understand and leverage their unique psychology to self-actualize and reach their potential. She also aims to enhance the work of those who support executive leaders including executive coaches, mentors, and others, by using evidence-based tools to amplify gains made in their work with their clients. Simms has a unique expertise in applying the tools of clinical psychology practice to corporate contexts.
Dr. Simms is a healthcare leader who has worked in public and private health spheres across Canada. Dr. Simms has worked across 4 provinces, from primary to tertiary health settings in increasingly senior-level positions designing, implementing, and evaluating novel healthcare strategies and initiatives. Dr. Simms has a strong research background, and, in addition to peer-reviewed publications and articles of dissemination, she has co-authored and co-designed evidence-based clinical and program manuals that have been used in remote-delivered public provincial health services in 2 provinces in Canada. Dr. Simms’ background also includes Board experience, executive experience in provincial and national associations, as well as deep experience with governance, operations, stakeholder engagement and policy within mid and large sized organizations and structures.
Dr. Simms is a regular media contributor and has been featured in Chatelaine, the Toronto Star Newspaper, Reader’s Digest, and numerous other outlets. In addition, Dr. Simms has made television appearances on CTV and CBC National News, and radio appearances on the CBC’s “The World this Hour”.
Dr. Simms is a sought-after speaker and enjoys speaking engagements including panel discussions, round tables, speaker series and keynote addresses.
What you can expect from our team.
We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping our clients achieve their full potential and thrive in their professional aspirations. At ThriveSpace, we understand that every client is unique, and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. That is why we take great care in listening to our clients, and tailoring our services to meet their specific needs.
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