donnerwheelerBuilding Career Capacity

We create professional development strategies to maximize potential, realize goals, build capacity and grow success. Our well established career development, coaching and mentoring programs assist health care organizations attract and retain talent, and health professionals design meaningful and rewarding careers.

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News

Gail Donner Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Windsor

Congratulations Gail! You can watch her speech on Youtube.

Career Coaching Skill Development for WeRPN

donnerwheeler is providing Career Coaching Skill Development to a second cohort of WeRPN BEGIN Case Managers. BEGIN stands for The Bridging Educational Grant In Nursing Program. More information

Retirees Paying it Forward Article

Janice Waddell and Mary Wheeler are contributors to an article Retirees Paying it Forward just published in the Canadian Journal of Career Development

Sharing Nurses’ Voices in Challenging Times

In this new article in the Canadian Journal of Nursing leadership, join Gail and Mary as they delve into enlightening findings from "Nurses' Voices" YouTube and podcast series. Uncover the rich insights from the interviews -- the challenges faced, their positive outlook on Canadian nursing and healthcare, and the key themes that truly stand out.

Nurses' Voices

You now can watch all three seasons of Nurses' Voices at:
nursesvoices.ca

What we do

Innovation and collaboration are priorities for donnerwheeler. We are most proud of our career, coaching and mentorship models; our evidence informed practices and processes; our customized programs and services, both onsite and online; and our numerous publications. All these resources have enabled us to assist our clients move from idea, to commitment, to action.

Career Development

Career development is a dynamic process that can help you take control and have a career by design and not by drift. Organizations can use career development programs as a professional development strategy that will enable you to recruit, develop and retain the best staff.

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Coaching

A coach can help you explore possibilities within your professional or personal life. You will be supported as you discover opportunities, overcome barriers and realize goals. Organizations can use coaching programs to assist staff to fulfill potential and enrich practice both for themselves and their patients.

Coaching...

Mentorship

Finding a mentor is one way to continuously improve your performance, explore career options and increase career satisfaction. Organizations can use mentorship programs to build capacity, support your staff to achieve their professional goals, and as a succession planning strategy.

Mentorship...

What we do for organizations

We work with organizations who know that developing and investing in their employees is a key factor in their success. Our consultation process is flexible and client-centered. We will work with you to:

  • assess and identify talent management needs
  • develop and deliver customized programs and services to build capacity
  • integrate the programs and services with other offerings in the organization
  • support and coach the designated champions of the project
  • evaluate the programs and services
  • embed and sustain talent development into the culture of the organization

What we do for individuals

We help individuals create meaningful careers through a process of reflection, self-discovery, and renewal. Whether you are a student, new graduate, mid-career professional or nearing retirement our programs and services can help you:

  • reflect on where you are in your career and where you want to go
  • market yourself (including networking, resume and interview skill development)
  • learn career coaching skills to help others

Our services were created and customized for the health professional but we have found that they are often applicable for any professional. They are offered one-on-one or in a group setting. 

Our Publications

Our articles have appeared in numerous professional journals and we have published several books focused on career planning and development.

More about our Publications

Who we are

Since 1992 donnerwheeler has been designing, implementing and evaluating career, coaching and mentoring programs and services. Together we speak, write, do research, facilitate workshops, offer individual and group coaching, and consult on professional development strategies. We have provided consultation services in Canada, the United States, Europe and Africa.

Gail J. DonnerRN, PhD, FCAN

Gail brings to the partnership expertise in education, research, and health policy.

Mary M. Wheeler RN, MEd

Mary is an expert consultant in organization and human resource development and is a certified ontological coach.

Associates

Janice Waddell RN, PhD - Senior Associate

Janice is the lead for our student career programs. Janice is also Professor Emeritus at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at the Toronto Metropolitan University.

Michelle Cooper RN, MScN, PCC

Michelle assists with our coaching and mentoring programs. Michelle is a certified coach, Partner in Courage Group and has appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University School of Nursing in Hamilton, Ontario.

Chris KebbelRN, BScN

Chris assists with our strategic and effective online solutions. Chris is a Partner in Cecktor Limited and is also a clinical informaticist and product owner with Harris Healthcare

 

Get in touch with us

Contact Us

It’s not about us, it’s about you and what you need to be successful. So what do you need? How can we help?

We look forward to hearing from you!

donnerwheeler
1 Belvedere Crt-1207
Brampton, ON Canada
L6V 4M6
905-450-1086
info@donnerwheeler.com