Meet Mike Whalen
As a Certified Executive Coach, I specialize in empowering professionals to trust themselves to be leaders in their business and personal lives. Through a coaching style focussed on integrity, kindness, and respect, I enjoy sharing my passion and appreciation for the value of human connection and the importance of developing and maintaining relationships.
In short, I help leaders like you work through obstacles to find opportunities and achieve what really matters. I will work with you in a partnership that facilitates learning and fulfillment, guiding you in uncovering and maximizing both your personal and professional potential.
As a former senior executive, I understand the demands on your time, energy, and skillset. Having spent the past 35 years in the private club industry, I have in-depth experience in governance, strategic planning, team building, employee development—and all the dynamics that come with it. In fact, the common denominator in all of my previous executive positions has been leading the development of organizations’ vision and culture, and I am a firm believer that organizations are only as successful as the people that work there.
When it comes to cultivating and building a team, I learned many lessons early in life as a former competitive athlete, including how impactful team work can be and the art of being an effective listener. Both of these skills – along with the important role fitness plays in business performance – have been a strong part of my personal foundation.
Most of all, I have an unwavering philosophy that everyone deserves to wake up in the morning and be inspired. Read on for more on me and how we can work together.
I also invite you to explore my recommended books, podcasts, and videos in Leadership Resources. Questions? Check out the FAQ or contact me directly. I look forward to connecting with you!


Mike Whalen

Professional Highlights:
- Managed over 60 million in capital projects in multiple industries, including private clubs and public recreation centres
- Served for 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Club Managers Association Canada
- Graduated from the Royal Roads University Executive Coaching Graduate Program 2021
- Served on the Board of Directors for the Allied Golf Association of British Columbia 2014-2022
- Chaired the 2019 Western Canadian Club Managers Leadership Conference (Modernizing Club Management), Victoria, BC)
- Secured the 1985 Alberta Summer Games for the City of Fort McMurray as Director of Recreation Services
- Received AV Pettigrew Award from Alberta Parks and Recreation
- Received Special Citation Award for significant contribution to design and development of the first community school in Alberta
- Owned/operated Fundamental Hockey School in Fort McMurray, AB
- Marketing instructor and member of the steering committee for the golf course management program at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, AB
- An accomplished marathon runner, Mike has run and completed over a 12 marathons in Canada and USA.
Mike's Approach
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