Strategic Thinking for the Public Sector

Facilitator

Greg Fyffe served in ADM positions in Solicitor General, Citizenship and Immigration, and the Privy Council Office, where he was Executive Director of the Intelligence Assessment Secretariat (2000-2008). After retiring from the Public Service he was a senior fellow with the Advanced Leadership Program of the School of the Public Service (2008-2011). From 2008 to 2014 he was also a Senior Fellow in the Graduate School of International Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Ottawa, where he co-taught a graduate course on intelligence (2009-2016). At Telfer Executive Programs, he has facilitated courses on security and intelligence leadership, policy leadership and strategic thinking. He is the Past President of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies.

Facilitator

Cathy Lewis is a co-founder, board director, professor, and consultant. She has worked in leadership roles across corporate, government and not-for-profit organizations. Her areas of expertise broadly include education, strategy, and governance.  

Cathy leads domestic and international education programs. Her education clients have included Microsoft, NASA’s Distance Learning, and Public Services and Procurement Canada. Cathy is a part-time professor in the Telfer School of Management’s Executive MBA where she teaches leadership, team skills, and emotional intelligence. In a manufacturing context Cathy has been the global lead for Environment, Health and Safety, Director of Communications, designed an Enterprise Strategic Program Management Office and created workplace apprenticeship, mentoring and coaching programs. Cathy has been a board member for 20 years and an area of expertise in her consulting practice is governance. 

Cathy volunteered on a Habitat Build team in Whitehorse, served as treasurer on the Elizabeth Fry Society board and supports the Ottawa School Breakfast Program. Cathy founded iSisters Technology Mentoring in 2001. iSisters creates and delivers technology programs in collaboration with community partners to equip women with the skills and confidence to participate fully in their community. She supports strategy, programs, and partnership development as a director on the board.

Facilitator

Natalie is the founder and CEO of Brilliant People Strategies. With a career spanning over two decades in operational service delivery, organizational development consulting, and diverse leadership roles, Natalie brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of human behavior and strategic business acumen. This valuable expertise has been cultivated through formal education, experience, and personal journeys of change, resilience, and growth. 

As a dedicated consultant, advisor, and speaker, she empowers leaders, teams, and organizations to unlock their true potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation. Guided by a people-first approach, Natalie provides personalized coaching, leadership development, and transformative change consultation services. Her unwavering commitment to creating vibrant workplaces where people thrive results in exceptional outcomes and lasting success for her clients. 

Natalie is a proud alumnus of Telfer's Executive MBA program. She embodies a strong belief in strategy, continuous learning, and innovation, enabling her to lead clients on transformative journeys that culminate in remarkable achievements. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Natalie wears multiple hats as the community producer and host of the lifestyle talk show, "Nat en Parle," broadcasted on Ottawa's TV Rogers. For over two decades, she has been meeting intriguing people in the region, creating engaging conversations that inspire and entertain.