CL&F provides high quality training, inspiring leaders at every level of an organization to build resilient, responsive and creative teams. Cheryl and Lina are systems change facilitators, able to meet the needs of organizations through a series of off the shelf and customized training options that meet the unique needs of each organization.

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The Founders

Lina Baccarella

Over 30 years of experience in senior leadership positions. Lina brings extensive knowledge of managing teams in fast paced environments, developing high performing teams and solution focused thinking. Lina has a solid reputation built on professionalism, leadership knowledge and innovation. Throughout her career she has worked to build resilient reams, successfully shifting organizational cultures. Lina is a certified Performance Coach as well as instructor for True Colours and trained in facilitating virtual meetings and virtual team coaching.

Cheryl Farrugia

Cheryl has been working in the public sector for more than 30 years. Cheryl senior leadership positions include former Executive Director. Cheryl’s training includes a master’s level certificate in Adult Training and Development (Schulich School of Business), a master’s Level Certificate in Public Management (Schulich School of Business) and Public Sector Leadership (Rotman’s Executive Education). Cheryl is also a trained facilitator in True Colors and a Performance Coach. Cheryl is a visionary leader and a trusted advisor who believes in the potential and power of people.

Our Mission

CL&F consultants are systems change facilitators: We engage our clients to:

Use creative and integrated approaches to build organization sustainability
Build high performing, engaged and successful teams
Develop insight using an inquiry mindset
Develop leaders at every level of the organization
Use emotional intelligence strategies to maximize sustainable growth

Progressive

We are passionate about our work and the success of our clients. We believe in the ability to transform organizations through intentional and positive change management.

Integrity

We maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and ethics through a transparent and accountable approach.

Innovative

Inspiration and creativity drives all decision making and the success of CL&F. We seek to continuously innovate in order to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Social Responsibility

We are committed to giving back to our community through our donations and sponsorship program.

Our Commitment to Diversity

CL&F is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. It is the company’s belief that inclusion and diversity are key to the success of all citizens and of the organizations CL&F engages with. Lasting improvements and critical changes can only occur in an inclusive and diverse culture.

CL&F’s inclusive culture enriches the organization and our abilities to work with a diverse population. CL&F will work with progressive organizations who promote inclusion and diversity at every level.

CL&F will seek to include women, members of LGBTQ community, colleagues from minority ethnic groups and colleagues with disabilities in our hiring as required.