Business Details
14 Years
experience
Healthcare Leadership Development Programs
Alive in Healthcare in Healthcare is a specialized organization dedicated to transforming healthcare leadership through innovative programs and personalized coaching. Founded by Liliane de Vries, a certified professional coach with over two decades of nursing experience, the company focuses on cultivating relationship-centered care and leadership excellence. Our Executive Leadership Circles and Nursing Leadership Circles programs empower healthcare professionals to develop self-awareness, engage others effectively, and apply systems thinking to drive cultural change. With a team of certified coaches and facilitators, we deliver evidence-based solutions that address burnout, improve communication, and foster sustainable leadership at all organizational levels.Our methodology combines experiential learning, one-on-one coaching, and peer collaboration to create lasting impact. Recognized by the International Coach Federation and other industry bodies, we serve hospitals, healthcare systems, and professionals globally. Our work has demonstrated measurable outcomes including reduced staff turnover, enhanced patient care, and improved workplace morale. Through both group programs and private coaching, we help healthcare leaders reclaim their passion and purpose while advancing organizational missions.
Services
Executive Leadership Circles
Nursing Leadership Circles
Private Coaching
Mental Fitness Training
Leadership Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Certified professional coaches with 15+ years of healthcare leadership experience
- Proven results from 2014-2018 program surveys showing improved workplace culture
- Relationship-Centred Care methodology enhances both patient and staff satisfaction
- Global community of healthcare professionals sharing best practices and support
- Customizable programs integrating with existing organizational leadership initiatives
Associations and certifications
- International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
What people say
Renewed nursing passion
Improved communication skills
Transformative leadership experience
Enhanced work-life balance
Effective conflict resolution
Services
Executive Leadership Circles
18-month program for healthcare executives and senior managers. Combines monthly group sessions with one-on-one coaching to develop self-awareness, collaborative leadership, and systems thinking. Participants gain tools to create sustainable cultural change while aligning with organizational missions and improving patient care outcomes.
Nursing Leadership Circles
12-month program designed for nurses and frontline staff. Focuses on self-leadership, team engagement, and systems thinking through monthly group sessions and individual coaching. Helps reduce burnout while improving workplace culture and patient-centered care delivery across healthcare organizations.
Private Coaching
Personalized leadership coaching for healthcare professionals. Addresses specific challenges through goal setting, values clarification, and pattern recognition. Sessions help professionals overcome career stagnation, improve work-life balance, and develop sustainable leadership practices tailored to individual needs and organizational contexts.
People
Liliane de Vries
Founder & Lead Coach
20+ year nursing veteran and ICF-certified coach. Creator of Relationship-Centred Care methodology. Recognized as Top Nurse Coach by Coach Foundation. Specializes in leadership development and mental fitness training for healthcare professionals.
James Voulakos
Executive Coach
Leadership expert with MA in Leadership and 16 years of senior management experience. Combines academic expertise with practical coaching to help organizations implement strategic changes while maintaining human-centered values.
Casandra Bryant
Strategic Coach
Certified Transformational Coach with M.Sc. in Capacity Development. Specializes in organizational strategy and leadership development. Brings 20+ years of experience in strategic planning and implementation for healthcare and non-profit organizations.
Anne Hurtubise
Emotional Intelligence Specialist
Certified coach with 25+ years of leadership experience. Holds multiple coaching certifications including Myers Briggs and Team Diagnostic. Focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence for executives and healthcare professionals through 8,500+ hours of practical coaching experience.
Liz Mason
Nursing Coach
ICF Certified Coach and Registered Nurse with decade of clinical experience. Specializes in helping nurses develop personal leadership skills. Holds Masters in Nursing from University of Toronto and CPCC certification from Coaches Training Institute.
Questions
What healthcare leadership programs do you offer?
We offer Executive Leadership Circles for senior leaders, Nursing Leadership Circles for frontline staff, and private coaching for individual healthcare professionals.
How long are your leadership programs?
Executive Circles run for 18 months, Nursing Circles for 12 months, with monthly 4-hour sessions and complementary one-on-one coaching.
Do you serve international clients?
Yes, we work with healthcare organizations in Canada, the US, South Africa, and offer online programs for global participants.
What makes your approach unique?
Our Relationship-Centred Care methodology combines self-leadership, collaborative engagement, and systems thinking to create sustainable cultural transformation in healthcare settings.
Can I join without prior leadership experience?
Absolutely. Our programs cater to all levels, from frontline staff to executives, focusing on developing leadership potential at every career stage.
