Decisions that need to hold up later
Fair process. Clear Outcomes. Calm execution.
Some decisions carry lasting consequences.
They involve people with different interests, shared stakes, or unresolved tension and once made, they’re difficult to undo.
I support individuals, business partners, and organizations by providing neutral facilitation, sound judgment, and clear process. The goal is decisions that are fair, defensible, and protective of the people, relationships, and reputations involved.
Based in Toronto · Working across Ontario and Canada
When accountability matters
People usually reach out when:
Money, reputation, or relationships are on the line
Shared decisions involve people with different interests or uneven power
Business partners, co-owners, or individuals who need to keep working together after the decision is made
The process feels unclear, fragile, or easy to challenge later
Leaders want confidence the decision will stand, not just today, but after reflection or review
If the priority is speed at any cost, this won’t be a fit.
If the priority is integrity, durability, and trust, it often is.
What support looks like
Support is shaped to the situation, but commonly includes:
Process and fairness oversight
Neutral, third-party presence during sensitive or high-value conversations where trust, balance, and legitimacy matter.Governance and process reset
Clarifying roles, decision authority, expectations, documentation, and risk points before problems compound.Facilitation of high-stakes meetings
Structured conversations, including mediated discussions, designed to move people toward real agreement, not just continued discussion.Pre-decision advisory
Quiet, practical input before positions harden and options narrow.
The result is not perfection.
The result is confidence in the process and in the decisions that follow.
How work is approached
This work is practical and grounded.
The focus is on:
Naming the actual decision being made
Translating between legal, operational, and human realities
Identifying risk plainly, without drama
Acknowledging tension without letting it stall progress
Designing processes people can realistically follow
I work as a stabilizing, neutral presence in the room, helping people think clearly and move forward when it matters most.
What guides that work
Good governance is not about control.
It is about stewardship.
The work is guided by a few simple principles:
Fairness matters
Clarity matters
People deserve to understand how decisions are made
Trust is built through consistency and transparency, not performance
The role is to protect the integrity of the process, not to direct outcomes.
Experience that supports this work
This approach is grounded in experience inside complex, regulated environments where scrutiny is expected.
Background includes:
Public-sector procurement and governance
Independent fairness advisory on high-value, high-visibility processes
Senior operational leadership, with accountability for outcomes, people, and budgets
That combination matters because it reflects how decisions land in practice, not just how they are justified on paper.
Engagements are intentionally bounded
Most work fits into one of four clear shapes:
Defined oversight
A specific process, clear scope, and short written record focused on fairness and defensibility.Process review and redesign
Practical tightening of how decisions are made, documented, and revisited before gaps create risk.Facilitation
Structured conversations, including mediated discussions, that lead to clear decisions, ownership, and next steps.Advisory support
Light-touch, ongoing guidance for people navigating sensitive or high-stakes situations.
If the shape isn’t clear at first, that’s normal.
It becomes clear quickly.
A simple next step
If you’re navigating a decision that needs to be fair, clear, and defensible, a short conversation can help determine whether this support is appropriate.
The initial conversation is simply to understand the situation and assess fit. Nothing more.