Rachel Bolton is a dynamic leader, consultant, and advocate for organizational wellbeing, renowned for her expertise in organization development, leadership, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. As a Senior Consultant at Dalar International (www.dalarinternational.com) and Director of the Genuine Contact Organization (www.genuinecontact.net), Rachel combines her passion for transformative change with a commitment to fostering genuine connections and collaboration.
Rachel's education has equipped her with a diverse set of skills and qualifications. She is an Authorized Trainer in the Genuine Contact Program, a Certified Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and has a diploma in Writing, Producing, and Directing from SAIT’s Radio, Television, and Broadcast News program. This unique blend of training allows Rachel to approach her work with a holistic perspective, integrating leadership, wellness, and creative problem-solving.
With more than two decades of experience in organizational development and transformation, including being an integral part of the founding and development of the Genuine Contact way of working, Rachel excels in guiding clients through periods of change and transformation. Her expertise extends to leadership development, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, where she helps organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Rachel is also deeply involved in Genuine Contact, serving as a Steward and Co-Owner since 2006. Under her leadership as the Director of the international Genuine Contact Organization, a global community of consultants, coaches, leaders, and facilitators whose work is rooted in the Genuine Contact way of working, the organization is growing, offering Rachel valuable experience as a leader courageously leading using a holistic organizational development approach.
She has contributed as a chapter author to several books, including "The Genuine Contact Way: Nourishing a Culture of Leadership" and "Facilitating with Stories: Ethics, Reflective Practice, and Philosophies," among others.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Rachel remains actively engaged in her local community. She serves as a mentor for 2702 Rebels, a community-based FIRST Robotics Canada team, where she supports high school students in developing themselves as students, leaders, and active members of their community and in learning and experience important to achieving their post-secondary aspirations.
In her leisure time, Rachel enjoys exploring her interests in local and sustainable food, embroidery and handicrafts, reading, dancing, and attending multicultural events.
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