Meet Tom Newton

Certified Executive Coach

Tom Newton, executive and leadership coach

Tom works with executives, senior leaders and high-potential managers, and with the organizations that want them to succeed. Whether a leader is influencing at the executive table, leading a team through change or stepping into a bigger role, Tom helps them get clear on what matters most and act on it with confidence.

Before coaching, Tom spent over 20 years in sales, marketing and executive management, building and leading teams that consistently delivered strong results. He knows the pressure of those roles firsthand. A transformative coaching experience changed his path, and today he is a Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Experiences both inside and outside of work have shaped his conviction that every leader brings more into the room than their résumé shows, and that real growth starts with understanding what drives them, including their values and how those can help them lead more authentically.

Known for his calm, steady presence, Tom keeps the work practical. Coaching goes beyond conversation: it's about uncovering what's working, identifying what's getting in the way and finding the rhythm needed to move forward.

For organizations, Tom offers 1:1 coaching for leaders at every level and leadership workshops for managers and senior teams.

“Tom has been so helpful. His experience and thoughtful questions have made a huge impact on me. The mindset shifts I’ve had from our coaching sessions have transformed my day-to-day.”

— Jamie Berkley, Director

Credentials

Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Royal Roads University
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; member, ICF Toronto Chapter
MA in Executive and Organizational Coaching, Royal Roads University (in progress)
Graduate Certificates in Executive Coaching and Advanced Coaching Practices, Royal Roads University
Honours Bachelor of Commerce, University of Windsor; Honours Bachelor of Music, University of Toronto
Certified practitioner: EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, Everything DiSC, The Five Behaviors and the Pursuit Values System

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“Every leader, every team, every organization has its own rhythm. I’m here to help you strengthen it.”

Our Associate Coaches

Cathy McConnell, associate coach at Rhythm Leadership

Kitchener, ON
Cathy is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC, ICF) with over 25 years of leadership experience in retail, financial services, I.T., automotive, and government sectors. She has held senior roles including VP of Human Resources, VP of Selling Culture, and General Manager across multiple business units. Drawing on her business expertise and passion for developing others, she helps leaders and teams identify strengths, close performance gaps, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Cathy is also certified in proven assessment tools, including EQ-i 2.0 + EQ 360, The Five Behaviors and Facet5.

David Henry, associate coach at Rhythm Leadership

Ottawa, ON
David is a Professional Certified Coach and graduate of the Royal Roads Executive Coaching program, with over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the Government of Canada and prior roles in the private sector and international organizations, including the United Nations. He has worked across Europe, Africa, and North America, specializing in strategic policy, program management, and initiatives in environment, climate change, energy, and sustainability. David helps leaders find their authentic presence, bringing a calm, curious, and motivational approach, and is accredited in the Leadership Circle Profile and Everything DiSC. David offers executive coaching and team development workshops in Ottawa and across Canada.

Jill Carroll, associate coach at Rhythm Leadership

Halifax, NS
Jill is an executive coach and seasoned senior leader with over 25 years of experience working within complex organizations and leading through change. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC, ICF) and a graduate of the Royal Roads University Executive Coaching program. Jill spent much of her career in the Canadian telecommunications sector, holding senior roles across strategy, operations, customer experience, and business transformation. That background gives her a deep, practical understanding of the pressures leaders face when expectations are high and certainty is limited.
Jill works with executives, leaders, and business owners at key transition points whether stepping into greater responsibility, navigating organizational change, or reassessing direction. Her coaching style is calm, thoughtful, and grounded. With a background as a certified educator, she creates space for clear thinking, asks incisive questions, and supports leaders in translating insight into practical, aligned action. Clients value her ability to quickly grasp complexity, surface what matters most, and bring steadiness to challenging conversations and decisions.

Ryan Quesnel, associate coach at Rhythm Leadership

Winnipeg, MB
Ryan is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC, ICF) and graduate of the Royal Roads University Executive Coaching program, with over 25 years of senior leadership experience in marketing, business development, and marketing psychology. He has worked across multinational retail organizations, consulting firms, and post-secondary institutions, giving him a practical understanding of the realities leaders face when navigating complexity, change, and growth.
Ryan works with executives and leaders who are stepping into greater responsibility, working through change, or rethinking how they lead. His coaching style is thoughtful, grounded, and collaborative. He helps clients get clear on what matters, think through decisions, and move forward with greater confidence and intention.
Ryan is certified in EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, Everything DiSC, and The Five Behaviors. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina.