Aleece launched Amplify Consulting in 2017,  a boutique stakeholder engagement and communications firm in Kamloops, BC. Amplify’s services help their clients define their purpose, clarify their message, and amplify their impact. 

Aleece found WeBC’s Peer Growth Mentorship Program when researching ways to network with other entrepreneurs. She was drawn to the idea of learning from women who had more experience and being able to give back to those who were just starting out.

Throughout the program, Aleece found herself among a diverse group of women from various industries and experience levels. Despite their differences, they all shared similar business challenges. Aleece appreciated the transparency and openness of her peers, who shared both their experiences and advice during the sessions.

Aleece found the program to be valuable, providing her with practical insights, supportive peers, and a newfound sense of camaraderie during her entrepreneurial journey.     

Client Q&A

Q: Tell us about Amplify and the services you offer.

A: We do stakeholder engagement and implement strategic communications, public relations, and crisis communications for our clients. Everything that helps our clients to clarify their message to amplify their impact on their audiences.

Our focus is on helping create and build the reputation of our clients; I always talk about communications as being a push or a share of information and engagement as more of that pull or that drawing out information from stakeholders. Understanding your perception as an organization first before you start communicating helps organizations be more effective when sharing information.

Q: Does Amplify engage with your community?

A: Yes! One of the consistent things we do as a company is Amplifriday (Amplify Friday). Each Friday, we amplify a remarkable person making an impact in their community on our Amplifriday website and social media channels and then donate $100 to a non-profit charity of their choice to further amplify their impact. So far, we have donated well over $10K to charities.

We started this in 2018 as a way to give back to the community, and the recognition that charities also get through this has been significant. It’s been a real blessing to give back to the community in that way.

Q: What made you want to join the WeBC Peer Growth Mentorship Program?

A: The program was of interest to me for two reasons. I knew there would be women who had more experience than me and I wanted to learn from women who had navigated similar challenges.

It was also an opportunity to give back to women who were just starting their businesses. I wanted to be able to pay it forward. I like to learn from others, but I also think it’s important to give back, too.  

Q: Can you share any specific insights you gained from the program?

A: What came to light is that we all have the same challenges and that was refreshing to me. I got to be on calls with women who were very transparent about what they were going through. Sometimes as an entrepreneur, you feel like you have a challenge and you think it’s unique to you, but the program helped me realize some of these challenges are universal. There was a sense of comfort in that.

I think many entrepreneurs set the bar high for themselves and hold themselves to a very tough standard. It reminded me that I can strive for excellence, but I need to also try to be gentler on myself and give myself a little grace.

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Kris has been running her business, Kris McCleary Consulting, a boutique management consultancy and Professional Executive Coaching practice, for 10 years. She creates custom solutions to help leaders achieve results to move themselves and their organizations forward, and she helps leaders transform themselves to perform at their best.

Since starting her business, Kris has completed professional training in Executive and Team coaching at Royal Roads University, earning her Certified Executive Coach (CEC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials. In addition, Kris shares her expertise and hard-won insights with students at Thompson Rivers University, where she teaches Project Management and Consulting in the Master of Business Administration program.

Mentor Q&A

Q. What inspired you to start your business? 

A. As I worked with clients on projects, I realized that most organizations need to define the direction they’d like to take the organization in (strategy and vision) and get people and teams involved to reach their goals (change and transformation). As I continued to work with clients, I also realized that I could have the biggest impact by partnering with my clients to help them determine where to go, and how best to lead themselves and their teams to the desired future.

Q. What’s your biggest strength? 

A. My biggest strength is my ability to understand client needs, and help clients achieve their goals, whether it is identifying the direction for their organization, helping them lead projects, facilitating change or helping them and their teams grow as leaders.

Q. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt as an entrepreneur? 

A. The biggest lesson I’ve learned being in business for myself is that to borrow a phrase from Hillary Clinton, it takes a village to establish and grow a successful business. There are many people who are interested in, and willing to help you, so make sure to seek out and accept advice.

Q. Do you have any advice for other women who are following your path?

A. My one piece of advice for women entrepreneurs would be to find support and guidance from others that have walked your path before you. Guidance and support through mentorship are key success factors for establishing and growing a successful business. I believe that the best way to grow a business is to grow the woman leading the business and help her be successful.

Q.  How have you used your experience to help other women entrepreneurs? 

A. I teach the Taking the Stage® program and lead Peer Mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs through WeBC and mentor women entrepreneurs through The Forum. I also use my teaching skills to facilitate skill development workshops for WeBC. I support WeBC and other organizations that support women entrepreneurs with my time and expertise because I believe in supporting women entrepreneurs and have experienced the impact of their programs firsthand.

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