Carolyn is fueled by her passion for human relations and is the founder and visionary behind Watson HR Consulting.
During her studies in psychology at University of Moncton, she discovered her true calling in human resources which led her to Toronto to complete Human Resources Management at Seneca College. She then gained valuable HR experience while working for prominent organizations in both Toronto and New Brunswick. Over time, she developed a deep interest in HR counseling and individual coaching and decided to establish her own company, leveraging her expertise to serve others.
With a friendly and bilingual approach, Carolyn guides managers and employees through strategic HR consultation, offering personalized services designed to empower leaders, inspire employee performance and provide valuable tools for success.
Coaching Your People Online and Beyond
Help your team unlock their full potential — even from afar. This online workshop is designed for mentors, managers, supervisors, and leaders who want to become more effective virtual coaches.
Learn how to move beyond casual check-ins to a focused coaching style that truly impacts performance and growth.
You’ll learn to:
- Build trust in a virtual setting
- Ask powerful, thought-provoking questions
- Recognize subtle cues during online interactions
- Deliver impactful feedback
- Reinforce and shape desired behaviours and results
Perfect for anyone leading remote or hybrid teams who wants to support development while boosting day-to-day effectiveness.
English | French
Online Workshop - 2 hours
Hiring in Today's World
In this interactive workshop, HR expert Carolyn Watson will guide business owners and managers through the key steps to making better hiring decisions. You’ll gain practical tools and techniques to attract, assess, and select the right people for your team.
You’ll learn to:
- Assess your recruitment needs in today’s market
- Use strategies to attract top candidates
- Build an employer image that draws in talent
- Ask strong interview questions and verify references
- Apply proven tools to select the right person
English | French
Online Workshop - 4 hours (2 * 2 hours)
Leading the People Side of Change
Managers, supervisors, and team leads — navigating uncertainty is one of today’s biggest leadership challenges. This two-hour online workshop will equip you with practical tools to lead confidently, even when the path isn’t clear.
You’ll learn to:
- Lead when you don’t have all the answers
- Set clear standards when priorities shift
- Manage emotions while maintaining momentum
- Leverage your team’s strengths for better results
English | French
Online Workshop - 2 hours
Leading Your Team Online and Beyond
Virtual or not, strong teams are essential to achieving results. In this workshop, HR expert Carolyn Watson shares practical strategies to lead high-performing teams that are accountable, collaborative, and focused — even when working remotely.
You’ll learn to:
- Manage team accountability with clarity
- Improve team communication using proven techniques
- Identify your team’s strengths and areas for growth
- Build a practical action plan to boost team performance
English | French
Online Workshop - 2 hours
Supervisor Series
This series of online classes is ideal for the new supervisor or anyone who wishes to sharpen their supervisory skills.
Participants will be able to apply leadership concepts and use them as points of discussion through real life scenarios. Each month we will introduce new concepts and activities to keep discussions dynamic. These online classes which will last 2 hours and will be offered once a month, will include simulations and monthly coaching from an HR Specialist and a Productivity Expert.
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Leadership 101: The Basics of Leadership today.
Explore the concept of Authentic Leadership through activities that will help identify your own leadership style.
Setting Expectations and Managing Performance
Discuss best practices that ensure everyone across the organization is on the same page. Learn the differences between Coaching &Feedback while applying techniques for both approaches.
Motivating Teams
No individual creates as much value alone as they do as part of a team. What motivates individuals to show up, on time and do a great job every day? Understanding those motivators is critical to increasing a team’s productivity and the value they create for their customers.
Productivity for the Team
The word “productivity” is misunderstood. Many people work very hard every day yet are not as productive as they could be or should be. Most professionals are not trained in the field of operational excellence & improvement and therefore they are wasting precious hours each day and each week on non-value added work. This session will focus on what is value added for your teams and how to eliminate the waste.
Managing Conflict
How to overcome the challenges of avoiding conflict and learn the steps in finding common ground. Discuss various approaches to effectively navigate through difficult conversations with confidence.
Daily Management for Improvement
One of the most engaging tools for any team. This day will train the team on how to run efficient daily huddles (5-7 mins. It also includes the implementation of a visual management board which allows the team to always know the plan for the day and how they are doing (the score).
English | French
Online Workshop - 12 hours (6 * 2 hours)
Team Engagement from a Distance
You will learn to use leadership techniques that engage employees to
contribute more, adapt quickly to everyday changes and stress and maintain highly productive working relationships… all while working in from a distance!
Being part of a productive team requires the ability to lead during these
times of change while keeping employees engaged. This workshop will help participants develop their leadership skills to adapt to our changing workplace landscape. Find out how you can improve engagement within your team during this workshop that will focus on the following:
- Evaluate your own organizations health and resilience, plus new ways to lead
- Use engagement strategies to effectively manage teams at a distance
- Review ways to create trust and accountability
- Identify opportunities to celebrate positive outcomes
- Develop an action plan that can be applied immediately
Carolyn Watson, CPHR is an experienced HR professional with over 20 years of delivering tailored HR services to inspire employee performance. She has helped organizations in the private, public and the not for profit sectors.
English
Online Workshop - 2 hours