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    Irene Rivka Becker, Chief Success Officer, Just Coach It

Described by clients as a coach, confidant, counsellor, sounding board, trusted advisor, transformational catalyst Irene has helped smart, fast, forward thinkers all over the world open a new pathway, a critical pathway to breakthrough results in their work, relationships, leadership and lives. Results that drive a better human, personal bottom line in a rapidly changing, volatile and flat world, workplace and marketplace. Results achieved that have helped Irene's clients face multiple changes, challenges even adversities, coming out the other side surviving and thriving.

A passionate speaker, writer and coach, Irene is a rainmaker, roadwarrior and trailblazer whose personal and professional journey has taken her from dreams of being an academic, to becoming the first woman CEO of a steel company, pioneering consulting on entrepreneurship and mentorship in Canada, working working internationally, financial consulting, achieving trailblazing results in the community at large; and, to founding Just Coach It four years ago.  She is also a woman who has survived and thrived in the face of multiple challenges and adversity to develop a 3Q optic and skill set that is exceptional. More than an EQ expert, more than an excellent coach, counselor and consultant, Irene is a 3Q master whose dedication to the confidentially and excellence of her work is mirrored in the results clients accelerate and sustain in their lives and work.  Co-author of the book, Exploring Coaching, Irene is dedicated to the highest standard of coaching excellence.

Professional highlights include:       

-First woman CEO of a successful multi-million dollar steel company that achieved 90% market saturation in its area of specialization during her tenure (1984-1996) as President and CEO.     

-Working internationally in Canada, USA and Europe.   

-Publication of articles and delivery of workshops, keynotes and teleclasses on financial planning, empowerment, emotional intelligence, creativity, leadership, thought leadership, human potential and the joy factor in life/career.     

-A Canadian and American citizen, Irene was one of ten top Canadian business women and professionals chosen by the Federal Development Bank of Canada to set up the first mentorship program for business women in the country, "Step Up" in 1988. 

-Youngest vice president of the largest Anglophone business association for women, The Career Women's Network of Montreal in 1987.    

-In 1985 Irene also became first woman Rotarian in  Canada, Rotary Club of Montreal, and did the first consulting for Royal Bank of Canada on entrepreneurship. 

-Irene also did professional fundraising and has been actively involved on the boards of over 15 business, cultural and community organizations including UJA, YMCA, The Montreal Symphony Orchestra, The Montreal Board of Trade, Starlight Foundation, Enterprise Toronto, The Montreal Board of Trade, West Island Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber of Commerce in Canada.

-Financial planning consultant, workshop facilitator and speaker for Investors Group Financial Services of Canada, and published a number of articles on financial planning.

-2000 she was personally selected by Mark Victor Hanson as one of his first one hundred millionaire eagles. 

-Then coaching found Irene, or she found coaching.  One of the stars in her coaching certification program,  Irene launched Just Coach it in 2003, and subsequently did a certification in coaching emotional intelligence with a psychologist and expert in the field and worked tirelessly to develop her 3Q optic and skill set.

-A woman who is passionate about social justice, human rights and servant leadership;  Irene led a successful campaign that helped to change the environmental laws in the Province of Quebec 1986, and also won a landmark case for the rights of child victims of parental abuse at the Ontario Court of appeal in 2003

-Irene is also an excellent writer and speaker who recently addressed EDS corporation, has spoken for the Purchasing Manager's Association of Canada and other organizations.  Irene looks forward to reaching out to more individuals and organizations  through her work and her words helping them to see the powerful benefits, and the critical benefits of building their 3Q Edge™

-Contributor to the Executive Roundtable, Irene is one of the top Canadian consultants who has contributed to Executive Rountable publications, she is also a mentor for a cutting edge American Organization mentor executives and senior managers, EQ Mentor-www.eqmentor.com

Irene's cutting edge candor, enthusiasm, integrity, insight, and knowledge make her a riveting speaker, writer, coach and consultant who works dynamically with her audience and her clients on a profound and a transformational level. Visit the menu bar to your left to read Irene's resume.  Select Get Inspired section of our website to read Irene's personal story.

Irene welcomes your inquiries at irene@justcoachit.com or (1) 905-889-0940