Every Leader Can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

"What can leaders do tomorrow that will make the organization more successful and the experience of leadership more satisfying?”

For us, it’s clear – Einblau’s coaching, assessments, and trainings are all well-proven and based on the science of understanding people.

Through hand-picked tools, well-designed processes, tough questions, and practical, effective coaching, we have built a reputation as trusted management and leadership advisors.

Specialists in organization development since 1985.

And we’re not slowing down. In addition to our two Canadian offices in Calgary and Vancouver, we’ve implemented online programs and virtual events to continuously provide consulting services and training programs focused on management practices that work.

Managers become leaders. Staff become more engaged. Top talent is easier to identify, recruit and retain.

Succession. Retention. Relationships. Growth.

This is how every leader has the ability to make a difference.
And this is what we do at Einblau & Associates.

Our Team

Rachelle Lee

President

“Everything is an opportunity of a lifetime. It’s worth it to make the effort to create great experiences with others.”

When you feel that everyone is interesting – that everyone has a story – and that life is enriched by all kinds of people, you want to reap everything you can out of time and life’s experiences.

This is what’s behind Rachelle’s innate capacity to understand people, and how she’s become a highly respected coach, skilled facilitator, writer, and specialist in leadership development, strengths-based assessments, and succession planning.

In a former role as a CEO, she saw first-hand how dysfunctional work experiences impacted so much of people’s life experience. That lack of effective and courageous communication by leaders can not only challenge a business, but deeply affect the lives of everyone involved.

What she took from the experience was a bolstered determination to foster not only high performing, but better work environments – to reinforce the efforts of senior leadership, empower future leaders, and ultimately create spaces where people want to glean everything good out of their time at work together.

She began as a client of Einblau, then an associate for 16 years, and since 2018, she now boldly leads the Einblau team and clients into what’s next.

HER CONTRIBUTION STRONGHOLD: EMBOLDENING LEADERS

Rachelle’s guiding principle is that relationships make the work environment. As a result, she’s created leadership teams that are driven, have fun, grow through the lows, reach new highs, and celebrate the inevitable wins…together. Her greatest impact at Einblau has been to masterfully engineer workplaces that are intrinsically motivating and inspire great work, fairness, and inclusion.

HER LASTING IMPACT: RISE & THRIVE IN THE FACE OF CHANGE

With sound experience across multiple industry sectors, she’s a specialist in tailored leadership development programs and any company’s secret weapon to developing emerging leaders. Her lived-experience allows her to help leaders and their teams evolve to thrive when the challenges rise up.

RACHELLE – BEYOND THE PROFESSIONAL:

Got something fast? Skis, cars – sporty, adventurous things? Rachelle is onboard. A social gatherer, she cooks for PEOPLE. The travelling-type, she’s our house-swapping, living-like-a-local, up-for-anything experience seeker. And this tenacious curiosity and love of people is what keeps Einblau on the leading edge.

MOTIVATIONAL STYLE: PERFORMANCE.

Setting and taking action to reach goals. Progressive and innovative, always alert to opportunities, striving for the best experiences, and accepting challenges.

Find your Motivational Style. 

Melanie Richmond

Senior Consultant

“You don’t live once, you live everyday.”

CONTRIBUTION STRONGHOLD: GET THEM “UNSTUCK”

Inspired, creative, and solutions-focused, Melanie has a unique ability to connect meaningfully with leaders and understand their needs. As an ACC certified leadership coach with the International Coaching Federation, keynote speaker, and facilitator, she brings a practical and strategic approach to her work. Her “go for it” confidence and dedication to helping clients make their vision a reality is central to the passion she brings to Einblau.

LASTING IMPACT: BRIDGING THE GAP

With a BASc in Civil-Environmental Engineering and 10+ years in construction, consulting, and entrepreneurship, her multidisciplinary experience bridges the gap between every level of corporate professional. Her lived experiences, make her a sought-after advisor on leadership and team dynamics. Motivated by results, she knows what is necessary and desirable to help clients reach new heights. Melanie’s relatable speaking style allows her to share valuable insights and action strategies that empower technical leaders and their teams to reach their full potential.

BEYOND THE PROFESSIONAL:

Restaurant-lover, outdoor adventurer, mom, wife, and mindful certified yoga instructor. Melanie’s passion for life extends beyond the professional. Collaborating with her elevates wellbeing in both work and life. 

MOTIVATIONAL STYLE: PERFORMANCE.

Setting and taking action to reach goals. Progressive and innovative, always alert to opportunities, striving for the best experiences, and accepting challenges. 

Find your Motivational Style. 

Jess Strashok

Project Coordinator

Jess Strashok

“Balance is not something you find, it's something you create.”

CONTRIBUTION STRONGHOLD: Strategic Coordination & People-Centered Leadership

Jess excels at coordinating projects with efficiency and organization, ensuring that the team stays on track and aligned with goals. A natural people person, she is charismatic, funny, and helpful—making collaboration smooth and enjoyable. Jess puts her whole self into everything she does, bringing dedication to her work.

LASTING IMPACT: Reliable Support for Seamless Team Success

With a background in the veterinary industry, Jess brings care, compassion, patience, and organization to everything she does. Her administrative experience—supporting her husband’s business, working in veterinary clinics, and serving on local boards—has strengthened her ability to keep teams aligned, projects running smoothly, and details well-managed. Through her thoughtful support and reliable coordination, Jess ensures that those around her feel valued, connected, and set up for success.

BEYOND THE PROFESSIONAL:

Jess is a dedicated mother and wife who finds joy in family, friendship, and a great cup of coffee. A lifelong animal lover, she has a soft spot for furry companions. Creativity is a big part of her life—she’s an accomplished sewist who designs fashion and crafts unique puppet costumes. And when it’s time to unwind, you’ll likely find her enjoying a big bowl of popcorn.

MOTIVATIONAL STYLE: People-process

Driven by a desire to foster self-sufficiency, analyzing needs and empowering others to succeed independently.

Find your Motivational Style. 

Rhythm Staines

Creative & Tech consultant

Rhythm Staines

"Curiosity is the key to problem solving."

contribution stronghold: creative & technical problem solving

Rhythm’s strength lies in Einblau’s technological side. She strives to improve processes and experiences through the application of technology and creative design. Driven by curiosity, Rhythm believes that there is always a solution—usually there are many—and she has the ability to identify the most effective one. Rhythm’s profound care and empathy for people, paired with technical ability, enable her to create well-rounded, user-friendly experiences for Einbalu and their clients.

lasting impact: sustaned improvement

With experience in Graphic Design, Marketing, and Administration, Rhythm has experienced the rapid pace at which industries—and the world—evolve and grow. While change can be daunting, Rhythm believes that technological and social advances are an opportunity for professional and personal improvement. Rhythm seeks to help Einblau continue to leverage these opportunities, and charge into the uncertain future equipped with the right knowledge and processes.

beyond the professional:

Rhythm is a creative through and through. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, drawing, digital design, ballet & modern dance, cooking, yoga, and fantasy books. But more than anything, she loves to create memories with her family and friends.

Motivational Style: People

Driven by the protection, growth, and welfare of others with a strong desire to help others who can genuinely benefit.

Find your Motivational Style. 

Team Einblau

Creating Value With People.

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