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About Dr. Wendy O’Connor
Dr. Wendy E. O’Connor is a social psychologist specializing in organizational politics. She founded Executive Spin Inc. in 2002, focusing on executive assessment and leadership coaching. Known for her keen ability to understand the complexities of her clients’ professional worlds, she fosters an atmosphere of respect, credibility, and trust.
Dr. O’Connor’s strong analytical skills have contributed to the success of numerous national and regional change initiatives. She is recognized for blending academic expertise with real-world experience, helping clients translate vision into action. Her ability to operationalize and implement strategic goals serves as a catalyst for change, promoting focus and clarity.
Before transitioning into psychology, Dr. O’Connor had a dynamic career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). As a TV producer-director and radio/television announcer, she covered complex and often sensitive stories. Her deep curiosity eventually led her to pursue advanced degrees in social psychology. She holds a BA from St. Francis Xavier University, an MSc from Memorial University, and a PhD from Carleton University.
Our discussions have proved very useful, they have influenced my approaches and thinking vis-à-vis office relationships.
Best training course I’ve taken since joining the Public Service.
Your course is the most useful I’ve taken since coming to Ottawa over 20 years ago. I’ve recommended it to a colleague and a friend of mine. By the way, I’ve made it through to round 2 of the interview process for that job, we’ll see how it goes!
The more I advance, the more I learn and realize how important it is to play the politics!
Your teachings have changed me like you wouldn’t believe. When I hear myself start saying “I can’t do this…”, I stop myself right away and think about what I can do to help myself. I’m having coffee with the CIO in a week.
