By far, the best part of the work is the people.

”What we have to confront in the present workplace is the reluctance to engage in conversations that really invite the creative qualities hidden deep inside each human being.”

David Whyte

People are the most fascinating thing going.

I love talking about my clients and the amazing work they do.

I’ve coached entrepreneurs, writers, CEOs, artists, lawyers, accountants, teams, directors, counsellors, tradespeople, pastors, filmmakers, retirees, and those in career transition.

It’s a gift to witness people start businesses, pivot their companies only to do it again, work through challenging decisions, bring definition to their goals by answering the hardest question of all-time (what do you want?), strengthen their marriages, write their book, prototype different life design plans, and find ways to move forward in the midst of uncertainty.

I’ve had the privilege of partnering with clients and teams from the following organizations:

Krystal Renschler,
Founder at Mutatio

“Lance is one of the most generous champions of people that I know. His brilliance as a coach draws from his deeply embodied creativity, as well as his ability to ask truly excellent questions, lead with curiosity, and make you feel supported at every step. Each session I’ve had with Lance has left me more emboldened — to show up in the world as myself, to be explicit about what I’m in pursuit of, and to exercise my agency to change what’s mine to change. This has brought tremendous clarity and facilitated notable shifts towards the integrated and authentic life that I seek to live. I cannot recommend Lance more highly.”

  • "Lance's coaching has helped challenge the assumptions I didn't even realize I was making, both around my current reality and what I thought I had to be or become. Through the amazing power of the right questions, he enabled me to crystalize problems and see new possibilities, and generally leave our time released, encouraged, and invigorated to move beyond my stuck places. Even just the discipline of briefly preparing for a session often drew me into some small epiphanies that we could then unpack together. I most appreciated Lance challenging my assumptions that were almost unknowingly baked into my problem statement.”

    Gordon Down, Director, Thompson Rivers University

  • “I woke up this morning thinking about the work we did together as a team with your direction and I have to say, in the 25+ years that I’ve been involved as a board member this one is the most energized and fruitful day I can recall. Thanks again.” 

    Doug Lambier, Board Chair, Broadway Church

  • “Through curiosity and attention, Lance helped me ask better questions of myself and to listen for answers that were already there (shouting to be heard). I’d recommend coaching with Lance, to anyone looking to shift their perspectives or situation. Lance gave me practical tools and exercises, asked hard and obvious questions, and spoke to me in my language. He made me feel proud of who I already am and unashamed to admit my goals and ideas. I trusted that Lance cared to know me, cared for me to know and respect my true self, and cared to cheer my deep musings into dreams, into real life, into action.”

    Julia Kochuk, Writer

  • “Lance knows just what questions to ask at just the right time. His warmth, openness, insights and fresh delivery of those insights—in unexpected but wholly relatable metaphors—have made him such a valuable resource. My team members leave their coaching sessions with Lance feeling energized, with greater passion and clarity for their goals. Invariably one of them sends me a message right after a meeting with him that just says ‘Wow, I love Lance.’”

    Amanda Smith, CEO at Monday Creative

  • “Lance facilitated an incredibly fruitful day with our leadership team. His ability to quickly discern where we were at, and to guide us clearly, yet gently was masterfully done. The whole team were really encouraged and enthused by our time together and we left the day with greater clarity and a shared sense of renewed vision and energy. I would recommend him unreservedly.” 

    Daniel Whitehead, CEO at Sanctuary Mental Health

  • “The world needs more Lance Odegards. I'm serious. Having hired him and collaborated on various workshops and gatherings, I have seen firsthand his unique and skillful approach to facilitation that helps reveal creativity in the complexity. I've marvelled at the clarity and artfulness he brings to process design and hosting, going so far as writing bespoke prose for group sessions. As a coach and conversation partner, I have personally felt the ‘why didn't I think of that’ moment as he asks ever probing questions and shines a light on my own potential. So if you are looking for someone with deep expertise in shaping experiences and hosting dialogue in ways that help connect dots and create momentum and impact, look no further—Lance Odegard can help you get unstuck.” 

    Mark Busse, Creative Mornings Vancouver

  • “Poet, provocateur, word-lover; Lance sees around predictable corners and over the ordinary. He is perplexed with people who tolerate mediocrity. People want to be with Lance because they feel better about themselves in his empathy. He leads well because he deeply likes people and knows himself. “

    Paddy Ducklow, Psychologist

  • "My creative life was inconsistent for many years. I'd have periods of intense creative output but I couldn't sustain it. I'd call myself a 'writer' but not write very often. I would feel guilty about this and let it keep me from making things. Lance helped me articulate my creative goals and how to go after them. His insights, recommendations, and coaching were huge for me. My writing practice has changed for the better. I know myself in a way I hadn't been able to get to on my own."

    Cail Judy, Writer

  • “Looking for a coach? Look no further than Lance, one of the best coaches/conversation-designers I’ve ever worked with. In some of my most angst-ridden days as an executive, I had the honour to reach out to Lance for some unwinding of complicated emotional tumult or some ‘unstucking’ of previously held assumptions and patterns.”

    Travis Klassen, CEO Klassen Business Group