MEET YOUR COACHES & FACILITATORS.

Bronwyn Smith, Alison Caldwell Johnson, and Cecylia Anderson bring complementary coaching and facilitation expertise to the Surgical Foundations Program. Together, we combine deep experience in leadership development, individual coaching, behavioural change, and workplace dynamics, with a shared commitment to making development practical, relevant, and immediately useful.

Together, we bring three different but connected perspectives: the practical skills of leadership, the internal mindset shifts that sustain change, and the confidence and interpersonal capability to put both into practice. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is thoughtful, engaging, challenging, and grounded in the real-world experience of surgical leaders.

  • BRONWYN SMITH.

    Leadership Development | Physician Leadership | Practical Behaviour Change

    Bronwyn brings extensive experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs and coaching leaders through the challenges of moving from expertise into people leadership. She has worked with Providence Health Care and coached physicians through UBC’s Physician Leadership Program. Her approach is direct, practical, and focused on helping leaders translate insight into observable shifts in how they lead, communicate, and work with others.

  • ALISON CALDWELL JOHNSON.

    Leadership Coaching | Mindset Shifts | Individual Transformation

    Alison has worked with hundreds of leaders across a wide range of sectors and brings more than 600 hours of leadership and executive coaching experience. Her strength lies in helping people examine the assumptions, habits, and perspectives that shape how they lead. She creates the conditions for meaningful mindset shifts, helping leaders move from insight to new choices, behaviours, and lasting individual transformation.

  • CECYLIA ANDERSON.

    Confidence | Career Development | Communication & Boundaries

    Cecylia brings decades of experience as an HR professional and has coached more than 200 leaders. Her work with Fraser Health, combined with deep expertise in career development, confidence, assertiveness, and professional communication, gives her a strong understanding of the interpersonal challenges professionals encounter as their responsibilities grow. Drawing on established career development theories and frameworks, she helps people thoughtfully shape their career paths, navigate important transitions, and make choices aligned with their strengths, values, and evolving goals. She also helps leaders strengthen their voice, navigate difficult dynamics, and lead with greater confidence and authenticity.