Liz Klein

Liz Klein is a Learning & Development Coach and Consultant— learner-focused, solutions-driven, and armed with knack for exposing and shining a light on talents people don’t even know they have. Born and raised in Montreal to Portuguese parents, she was fortunate to have learned three languages by the time she was seven.

Always intrigued by the origin of languages, she studied Languages & Literature at Dawson College in Montreal, before landing at Delta Airlines. There she spent seven years in a variety of training and leadership roles before making the move to beautiful British Columbia. Once in BC, she joined Rogers Communications and continued to pursue roles that allowed her to teach, guide, mentor, and lead employees to not only become high performers, but to be the owners of their success.

After nine years with Rogers, Liz joined FortisBC (then Terasen Gas) during a time of enormous change. Originally hired as an instructional designer and facilitator, she eventually became the Manager of Talent Development—leading a dedicated team of leadership development managers and learning specialists.

In early 2016, Liz decided she missed doing the work that she was leading her team to do and was ready to reach a wider audience. She started eKlein Learning Design, and as a testament to her integrity and ability to foster positive working relationships, FortisBC became her first client. As an Executive Coach, Liz brings her depth of experience and certifications in MHS EQi 2.0, EQ360 and Leadership Circle Profile to her ViRTUS clients for the past 7 years.

All the while, Liz funnelled her deep care for unlocking people’s talents as a volunteer mentor with Dress for Success Vancouver for 5 years. She now volunteers there facilitating sessions that help women tap into their strengths to build vibrant professional and personal lives. Even Liz’s playful Goldendoodle, Cali, works in service of others through Pets & Friends, sharing all the fluff she has to offer with a senior care home community.