Kendra J.

Your senior leaders are talking, your middle managers are translating. 
No one's sure they're saying the same thing.

You and 2,000+ leaders I've worked with closely know this challenge well. 

The problem I've identified over the past 8 years often isn't capability. It's that senior leaders and middle managers are speaking different languages.

That gap is where I work.

I help organizations:
→ Close the communication disconnect between senior leaders and the people executing their vision
→ Turn "great doers" into managers who actually lead instead of just doing harder work
→ Build a shared operating language so teams stop working past each other

Fifteen years ago, I was that struggling leader. An IC promoted for performance, handed a team, and given no formal training on how to actually lead them. 

Great at execution, drowning in leadership, too proud to ask for help.

Seven years ago, I founded The Venned Group to solve the problem no one was naming.

How we work:

S.P.A.R.K. Method™ → Diagnostic-first development that meets your people where they actually are
Targeted Workshops → Communication, collaboration, and trust-building across levels
Executive Partnership → Senior team alignment because the disconnect starts at the top

The best time to close the gap is before it costs you your best people.

Send me a DM and let's talk.

Founder

The Venned Group specializes in cultivating the next generation of leadership. Through high-touch, cohort-based training programs, we partner with senior leaders to develop their mid-level counterparts. Our unique approach ensures that tomorrow's leaders are equipped with the necessary skills to effectively guide their teams, influence peers, and communicate seamlessly with top-tier executives.

What sets The Venned Group apart is our laser focus on personalized cohort-based training. Unlike generic, one-size-fits-all programs, we understand that each organization has its unique DNA. Our programs and workshops are adaptable, ensuring that your leadership challenges are addressed head-on, resulting in sustainable growth and improved organizational dynamics.

Sarah Carr Psychological Services

I specialize in working with adults (18+), both individuals and couples, to address a wide range of concerns, pertaining to self-esteem, social and relational challenges, caregiving, anxiety, depression, intimacy, trauma, grief, workplace difficulties, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where clients can express themselves freely and gain deep insights into their needs and personal growth.

I provide therapeutic care using evidence-based methodologies, offering creative and tailored approaches based on individual and couple interests, strengths, and needs.

Counselling Therapist

Alzheimer Society of PEI

My colleagues and I are currently developing a formal counselling therapy program for caregivers (family members and friends) of people living with dementia. This program will help participants increase feelings of resilience, enabling them to support not only the person living with dementia, but themselves as well, in a healthier way, more sustainable way. 

Once the program is developed, I will be holding counselling therapy sessions for caregivers across Prince Edward Island, both in-person and virtually.

Former roles at ASPEI: Support Services Coordinator, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Administrative Assistant & Event Coordinator

Insight Brand & Marketing Studio

Managed 25+ social media accounts for various clients; this included speaking in their brand voice while creating and implementing content, responding to comments/inquiries of their business, monitoring all accounts and creating social media reports. Created, pitched and implemented marketing strategies and campaigns. Wrote website copy and blogs. Interviewed, coached and trained interns while offering feedback on completed work, supplying them with tasks and monitoring their efficiency.

Marketing Coordinator

Barrie Public Library

Created social media content to promote library programs while engaging with followers, including answering questions and comments. Created internal newsletters and bi-weekly eNewsletters. Assisted with copy editing of quarterly print newsletter and coordination of unaddressed mail campaign.

Digital Marketing Intern

JUMP! Foundation

Spent 3 weeks in Malaysia facilitating experiential education activities for grade 6 students. Spearheaded the organization's first policies and procedures manual. Created social media content.

Program Facilitator & Development Support/ Content Creator

LOTIS, Gangbuk SLP & Substitute Teaching

Held kindergarten and elementary classes of up to 12 students. Prepared monthly newsletters and syllabuses, daily lessons, and wrote progress reports. Presented class and school information to parents, as well as held open classes.

ESL Teacher

Travel to Wellness Magazine

Wrote and edited articles that appeared in the magazine and on the website, and assisted with Facebook management.

Editorial Assistant

OPM Labs

Wrote blogs for various clients. Edited client and coworker written content. Interviewed prospective interns.

Blogger/Copywriter

In addition to working as a Counselling Therapist at Sarah Carr Psychological Services, I am collaborating with my colleagues at the Alzheimer Society of PEI to develop a counselling therapy program for caregivers (family members and friends) of people living with dementia. Once the program is developed, I will be conducting therapy sessions for caregivers.

I’ve had the opportunity to work in various geographical and cultural settings across Canada and Asia, often stepping out of my comfort zone. These experiences have enhanced my adaptability and resourcefulness, as I sought new ways to learn, grow, and implement unique ideas.

I strive to incorporate my creativity and passion for wellness, problem-solving, and adventure into my professional life. I've learned that it’s possible to have multiple passions and create your dream career.

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