ABOUT US

People first.
Values-driven.
Always.

Everyone is on a path.
Pathways was created to help people, teams, communities, and organizations navigate leadership, learning, and life with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Meet Our Team

  • Shari Walsh Gluntz, M.A., CIC., CTDP

    CO-FOUNDER
    DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP + TEAM DEVELOPMENT

    Shari Walsh Gluntz (she/her) is a proud dog mom, Autism advocate, lifelong learner and educator. With certifications in strengths and integrative coaching, training, and development, Shari has extensive experience across several post-secondary institutions, nonprofits, government groups, and private organizations.  

    ​Shari's areas of specialization include people management, leadership, learning and development, academic program coaching, individual and manager coaching, program assessment, and team building.

  • Sara Wills McLinden, MEd., CPPP, CTDP

    CO-FOUNDER
    DIRECTOR, LEARNING & TRANSFORMATION

    Sara Wills McLinden (she/her) is a passionate educator, interior design dabbler and proud fur- and tiny human mama. Sara, influenced by her graduate work and credentials, is passionate about strengths-based and career coaching, employee engagement, training and development, transformative evaluation, and applied positive psychology.

    ​Sara's areas of specialization include strengths-based coaching and positive parenting, program and curriculum design, assessment and program review, career discovery, thriving ecosystems, and talent development.

  • Jeff Burrow, MEd., PhD.

    SENIOR CONSULTANT
    (DATA STRATEGY)

    ​Jeff Burrow (he/him) loves helping folks find the “so-what? now-what?”, and how we can communicate our biggest most complicated ideas and insights in the easiest to follow way.  Jeff is heavily influenced by his graduate education, and ongoing professional development in data visualization.

    Jeff works with organizations and teams who need to turn data into meaningful stories that inform strategy, decision-making, and change. His areas of specialization include data visualization, survey development, data analysis, designing experiments, benchmarking surveys, and dashboard design.

SPECIALISTS IN THEIR FIELDS.

Our Consultants

We are proud to collaborate with a diverse group of exceptional consultants who bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and specialized expertise to our work. Their varied backgrounds enrich our ability to deliver the highest quality services and supports, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From trauma-informed approaches, conflict mediation, and employee well-being to learning design systems, equity-centred practices, strategic planning and psychological safety, our consultants are united by shared commitment to our values and quality service.

This diversity of thought and expertise ensures that our solutions are comprehensive, culturally responsive, and impactful, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive. Our collaborative model also allows us to scale our impact through workshops, coaching, and self-paced learning resources without compromising quality or care

People-centred.
Action-oriented.

GUIDED BY OUR VALUES.

Our values guide everything we do, ensuring every program, workshop, coaching session, conversation, and tool creates real, sustainable impact.

  • Partnering closely with clients and stakeholders to co-create flexible and tailored approaches.

  • Supporting individuals and teams to unlock their full potential and achieve meaningful growth.

  • Valuing and addressing the complex, interwoven identities and experiences of individuals to create holistic and inclusive leadership, learning and life strategies, while ensuring solutions meet the needs of diverse peoples, organizations and communities.

  • Leveraging cutting-edge tools, research and methods to deliver impactful solutions.

  • Upholding the highest ethical standards in all interactions and deliverables, ensuring trust and transparency.

  • Using data-informed decisions and clear metrics to drive meaningful progress and demonstrate results.

  • Harnessing and building upon the unique strengths of individuals and organizations to empower meaningful growth and lasting success.

  • Prioritizing and supporting the mental, emotional, and professional wellness of individuals and organizations.