About
Marguerite
Helping leaders choose the right words at the right time and communicate with power and presence in any situation.
Leadership is often described in terms of vision, strategy, and decision-making.
In practice, much of leadership depends on how clearly you communicate when the stakes are high.
The moments that shape organizations rarely happen in formal presentations. They occur as you navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change while helping others stay focused and aligned.
That’s where my work begins.
I partner with leaders who seek greater awareness, clarity, and presence in the conversations that matter most.
Many leaders label communication as a “soft skill.”
In my experience, communication is only considered soft if you have never relied on it when outcomes truly matter.
Clear, credible communication is a critical and challenging skill for any leader.
When communication is clear:
Teams move together, smarter and faster
Decisions are understood and supported
Trust grows across the organization
People know where they stand and where they’re going
When communication is unclear, even well-intentioned leadership creates confusion, misalignment, and unnecessary friction.
My work helps leaders bridge that gap.
A foundation in journalism, media, and executive advisory
My approach is grounded in decades of experience with language, communication, and leadership in high-stakes environments.
I began my career as a journalist in print and broadcast, working with organizations including The Gazette, CTV, Global TV, Standard Broadcasting, and CBC. In those environments, accuracy, clarity, and accountability are essential.
My reporting contributed to the release of a Canadian wrongly imprisoned abroad and exposed other miscarriages of justice, reinforcing the real-world consequences of language and communication.
I later led and produced corporate and informational documentaries for organizations such as Bank of Montreal, Cadillac Fairview, Onex, Ontario Power Generation, Rio Algom, Government of Ontario, and The Advocates’ Society, managing complex projects from concept through to completion and earning multiple international awards.
Today, I use this experience to help leaders communicate with precision, clarity, and presence in complex, high-pressure situations.
“Marguerite’s background as a journalist and many years of high- level government and corporate experience, her intuitive caring nature, pragmatic approach, insightful solutions and focus, combined with her tremendous active listening and communications skills, make her one of my most trusted advisors.”
— Exec. Vice President, Financial Sector
A strategist’s perspective on leadership communication
My work is grounded in a simple belief:
What leaders say becomes what people do.
say it so people can act on it.
I work with leaders to examine the real, complex situations they are navigating, from organizational change and strategic decisions to uncertainty or misalignment within teams.
Together we find solutions that:
Inspire and engage teams
Boost morale and productivity
Resolve unproductive conflict
Create a culture that fosters excellence
The goal is to produce clear, thoughtful communication that fits both the leader and the situation, empowering those involved.
why leaders work with me
Leaders often reach out when they sense their message is not landing as intended.
Perhaps:
Important messages aren’t translating across the organization
Conversations with stakeholders are more difficult than expected
Teams are uncertain about direction despite repeated communication
Complex decisions require clearer framing and explanation
I provide a space to step back, think strategically, and refine their leadership approach.
The result is clear, targeted communication that drives aligned action.
Leadership communication in practice
My work moves beyond theory and unfolds through real leadership situations, the moments that shape how teams experience leadership and how organizations move forward.
You can explore some examples on the Case Studies page.
Working together
I work with leaders who want to be compelling and effective in complex environments through focused, strategic communication..
If you are navigating a situation that requires clarity, confidence, and courage, let’s explore what support would be most useful.
Marguerite Senecal