Patricia A. Muir, ACC

Business Profile

2Patricia integrates her personal and business experience with a blend of professional coaching and quality assurance to help women business owners and senior executives "thrive" in rapidly changing environments.
Patricia's clients breathe new life into their business and personal environments by leading with a strong Vision complemented by supportive networks, best-practices, and a plan for sustainability.

Patricia's signature programs are based on her unique approach and passion for enhancing women's lives.

The Personal Quality & Leadership™ program consists of discovery and action that enhance leadership effectiveness in each aspect of a her life. The program supports women in refining who they are, how they work and live, and how they lead and model a fully integrated “Quality” life.

The Executive Encore™ program helps women to prepare for "what's next" as they transition to a lifestyle that honours their wisdom. Not the traditional "retirement" lifestyle.

Patricia is the Canadian representative for AskPatty.com Certified Female-Friendly Automotive and founder of AWAIE (Advancing Women in the Automotive Industry Environment), an on-line mentoring & coaching resource for women who aspire to excel and thrive in the Automotive Industry.

Clients are attracted to her ability to champion and support them in achieving quality in their professional and personal life. Women enjoy her presentations, workshops, teleclasses, and women's leadership retreats on the topics of developing quality of life - at home and work in each phase of life from career development to pre-retirement.

Patricia is committed to being a major contributor to women as a leaders in their profession, industry, and community.

Patricia adds value with depth and breadth of business experience. She has been a successful business owner since 1992. She is known for modeling “professional composure” and her passion for Women's Studies, Sociology, and Quality in the Workplace.

Patricia is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the ICF/GTA Chapter. She was featured in the Toronto Star “2005 Get-A-Life” coaching program.

Patricia utilizes her following certifications in helping women to thrive:
*Advanced Coaching Program (ACP) with Coach U
*EQ-i, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Power
*Retirement Options Coaching Program
*Thomas International Personal Profile Analysis & Human Job Analysis
*Business Communications, Human Relation Studies
*Information Mapping for Quality Management Systems
*Occupational Health and Safety Representative
*IQA/IRCA Accredited Lead Assessor for ISO9000 Quality Systems

Patricia contributed to “Awakening the Workplace, Volume II”. The chapter “Develop Your Own Personal Quality System” describes her approach for developing your personal quality brand.

As a member of Toastmasters International, Patricia earned the designations of Competent Communicator and Competent Leader. She is the 2007 Division P Evaluation Champion and she presented her personal quality branding program at the 2007 Fall Conference.

Community Profile

Patricia works with Girl Guides as a Unit Guider and is participating in a special program building Safe Communities for Girls. Patricia is committed to Girl Greatness and inspiring young women to step into their authentic leadership style.

Personal Profile

Patricia lives with her partner, Richard, in Mississauga. Richard is a technical writer and fine woodworker. Patricia and Richard are working toward creating a retreat facility on the Niagara Escarpment.

Patricia is the mother of an adult son, Ian. Ian lives in Brampton with his partner, Linda, their two dogs, many birds, and a pet hedgehog.