Hands-on solutions
We’re a boutique leadership consultancy that delivers solutions-tailored advice—free from cookie-cutter approaches or hidden agendas. With expertise in leadership development, organizational development, and culture transformation, we help businesses clarify their needs, design impactful solutions, and implement them with precision and care. We know from experience how transformative remarkable leaders can be.
Meet the Team
Kathy Andrews
Managing Director
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Kathy is a People and Culture Strategist, Executive Coach, Master Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Founder/Creator of Cinga Leadership & Learning Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Kathy works with individuals, teams, and organizations to align business strategy and culture through the design and delivery of high-impact people programs.
Prior to consulting, she held senior HR and leadership development positions at several global organizations. Her work has taken her to various parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Europe, South America, Trinidad, New Zealand, and Egypt.
She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Social Science Degree from Rhodes University in South Africa, and a Provincial Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College.
Kathy is certified in Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™, Team Management Systems©, Leading at the Speed of Trust®, Predictive Index® (PI), and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®.
She has worked with dozens of global companies, including lululemon, Canfor, Methanex, and Ausenco, among others. She is a cancer survivor, and her advocacy work has been featured on Global News, CTV, and CBC’s The National. Her podcast, “For Leaders By Leaders,” features thought leaders and executives from around the globe, providing practical advice for better leading.
Molly McGuire
OD Program Manager
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Molly is an organizational development consultant passionate about optimizing leadership and employee engagement in organizations. She has experience in project management, research, training design, and the application of psychological principles to improve the work environment, through communication, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. She works to find ways to implement best practices surrounding leadership, strengths-based research, and neuroscience to support clients across public and non-profit sectors in achieving organizational goals by supporting a productive and engaged workforce.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master of Arts Degree in I/O Psychology from Adler University (Vancouver campus), where her research focused on behavioural results of feeling isolated at work.
Molly is dedicated to developing effective and sustainable solutions in partnership with organizational leaders to improve employee performance and well-being through learning and development.
Greg Andrews
Facilitator & Research Lead
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Greg is an experienced facilitator, coach, podcaster and researcher with over 27 years of experience working in private, public and non-profit sectors.
Since 1994 Greg has worked in communities under stress throughout southern Africa, helping build confidence in local skills and building networks to strengthen community or organizational cohesion.
His work has focused on using diversity as a key development strength when facing any challenge. On a continent where divisions have been amplified by a long history of brutal colonialism and persistent social challenges, creating inclusive processes that heal divisions has become a deeply felt vocational commitment for Greg.
Now he is exploring how the lessons he has learned can be applied and developed in a global context. Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rhodes University in South Africa.
Noeme Makinano
Project Administrator
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Noeme is a productivity, social media and coordination expert with extensive global experience – supporting consultants, coaches and advisors with marketing initiatives, project organization, analysis and reporting. She has supported teams across Kenya, Indonesia, Serbia, North America, Australia, India, and the Philippines. She has in-depth knowledge of social media management and leveraging technology in content marketing, team management, accounting practices, and product support.
Noeme holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. She is a licensed professional teacher and a licensed Quickbooks Pro Advisor with accreditation in accounting and bookkeeping.
Noeme is passionate about learning and complex problem solving in the virtual environment, supporting employees cross-culturally for maximum productivity and effectiveness.
Jemma Souness
Senior Consultant
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Jemma is committed to the development of high-impact, business aligned activities. She has a track record of integrating the full suite of People + Culture programs, on a global basis, thoughtfully and in an inclusive way. Jemma has led the design of global in-house learning, leadership, performance and talent programs to support team members to unleash their potential. She’s held regional and global roles impacting front line manufacturing right through to C-Suite coaching, which positions her well to tap into her toolkit and hone on what’s best for the design and delivery of solutions, tailored to your specific opportunities and challenges.
Jemma’s calm, transparent and open-minded approach, coupled with passion around the future of work has seen her as sought after and trusted counsel to many in People + Culture functions and business leaders alike.
Jemma holds a Bachelor of Commence in Human Resources from Otago University along with Chartered Membership/Designation with the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand. Jemma is a leadership coach along with certifications in Lominger Team + Leadership Architect, Korn Ferry Job Evaluation and Strategic Workforce Planning Fundamentals. She has recently completed a Diversity and Inclusion Certification with Cornell University.
Sarah Zia
Executive Assistant
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Sarah is the Executive Assistant at Cinga, contributing her extensive background in Human Resources, Talent, Administration, Operations, and Wellness to our small HR and OD consulting firm. With experience spanning the Federal Government, small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurship in the wellness sector, Sarah brings a diverse skill set to our team.
Specializing in supporting individuals to achieve their best work and reclaim valuable time in their day, Sarah is recognized for her resourcefulness, balance, and impactful approach as an Executive Assistant within the consulting field.
Beyond her professional role, Sarah is a dedicated advocate for overall wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial & Labour Relations from McGill University, underlining her commitment to the principles that drive effective HR and organizational development strategies.
Strategic Partnerships.
Tracy Nazareth
Inclusive Leadership & Workplaces Partner
Nazareth Consulting
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Prior to consulting, Tracy held learning and leadership development roles with Apple, lululemon, Best Buy & STEMCELL Technologies.
As an immigrant and racialized person, Tracy is known for connecting with people and drawing on her lived experiences and perspectives, to support leaders in creating inclusive people practices that are essential to building positive workplaces.
Tracy completed her M.A. from Temple University (USA) and her Bachelor’s in Commerce from the University of Mumbai (India). She is also a Prosci-certified Change Practitioner.
Cara McColman
Senior Learning Partner
Peoplecore
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She has a Master’s Degree in HR Management and Training and has international learning and development experience across several industries, including government, hospitality, transportation, marketing, aviation, group retirement, technology, and English as a second language.
Cara is a learning data specialist, helping companies better support their employees through measurement of training ROI and alignment with business KPIs. Using advanced instructional design and adult learning methodology, Cara helps companies by blending training approaches through eLearning development and hosting, engaging in-class activity-based training courses, team/leader coaching, etc.
Cara is also a Wiley Authorized Partner and a certified trainer of Everything DISC and the 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. She is the Director of Custom Learning and Development Solutions in Calgary, AB.
Our Values
Practical solutions are our focus at Cinga. There are a lot of theories and complicated options organizations need to navigate today. We cut through the clutter to bring fit-for-purpose to our clients.
The world is dynamic, and so are we. Adapting to new situations, evolving methodologies, and changing paradigms is in our DNA. Our agile approach ensures that we remain at the forefront of effective change management.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We foster a partnership built on trust and mutual respect, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients every step of the way. Through challenges and milestones, you can count on us to be unwaveringly loyal—because your success is our success.
Ego doesn’t drive success—collaboration does. At Cinga, we value every voice, understanding that each perspective enriches the whole. We approach every partnership with humility, eager to learn, adapt, and grow together. Your goals are our focus.
We believe real impact comes from amplifying what’s already working. Instead of zeroing in on what’s “wrong,” we focus on uncovering and leveraging individual and collective strengths. By channeling these into meaningful solutions, we create lasting, positive change that drives results.
In Xhosa, the word Cinga means “to think.”
At Cinga Leadership, we focus on thoughtful, results-driven approaches to leadership. We specialize in connecting the dots on performance initiatives, combining practical solutions with strategic insights to drive real results.
We envision a world where leadership development equips organizations to perform at their best, fostering strong, capable teams and sustainable success.
Despite her experience with other top-tier clients, she never assumes that what worked there will work here. Kathy takes the time to understand our unique needs, crafting strategies that are tailor-made for our company. Her ability to create custom solutions that perfectly fit our needs is something we really appreciate.
I was absolutely impressed with how you and your team led our projects and supported our teams as if you were truly part of the organization. There was seamless integration and genuine teamwork—never a sense of simply telling people what to do or checking boxes. You earned immense respect from everyone involved. You accurately identified the root problems we were facing and implemented thoughtful countermeasures that drove meaningful and effective change.
Cinga is a group of expert, professional consultants delivering high quality work. Cinga does instructional design really well, on top of their leadership development expertise, and ability to collaborate with internal teams. Cinga is collaborative, responsive, and tuned into our organization’s needs, in addition to being receptive of client input.