Who I am
Who I am
Hello, I'm Cecile Andreas. I spent 30 years as a family physician before transitioning to coaching in 2014. Throughout my medical career, I worked to optimize clinical practice and navigate leadership within complex healthcare systems - which means I understand healthcare from the inside, as someone who lived the complexity and knows what it means to care deeply about this work.
For more than a decade now, I've been working with healthcare professionals across Canada - physicians, nurses, and clinical leaders - as they navigate the unique challenges of leading and thriving in healthcare.
My approach
I work from a foundation of positive psychology, values, and strengths-based coaching. I have deep respect for the complexity you're navigating and genuine belief in your capacity to find your own way forward. I'm committed to sustainable leadership - for you and for the system.
I don't see myself as the expert with all the answers. The most powerful coaching happens when I trust the wisdom already in you and ask questions that help you see what you couldn't quite see before.
What I do
I work with individual physicians at all career stages, lead group coaching cohorts, provide coaching supervision, facilitate team coaching for leadership groups, and teach executive coaching as Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University.
I lead the CAMP (Coaching and Mentorship Program) for rural physicians in British Columbia. I've published research on physician coaching effectiveness in PLOS ONE - I was genuinely curious about whether this work helps. (It does.)
I hold the Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential with the International Coaching Federation (top 3% of credentialed coaches globally) and a Master's degree in Executive and Organizational Coaching from Royal Roads University, where my research focused on coaching and physician wellbeing in Canada.
I work virtually with clients across Canada and beyond, which means you can access coaching support wherever you are.
Outside of work
I live in Cranbrook, a small mountain town in the Canadian Rockies. I'm a lifelong learner and spend much of my time reading about coaching, leadership, and what makes for meaningful work. When I'm not coaching, you'll find me outside - on foot or on my bike, usually with a dog or two in tow.
Education and Certifications
What People Are Saying
“I literally crave my sessions with Cecile. I always walk away feeling clear, focused and ready to take on whatever was keeping me stuck."
— YVONNE
“After every session with Cecile, my business partner and I felt recharged, supported, and full of inspiration with a clear plan of how to take our next steps.”
— ARIELLE
“Cecile’s presence allows me to parse out what is most important, and balance it with what is urgent, what steps I need to take to build and complete the projects I dream of, and what I want my days to look and feel like.”
— MEREDITH
“An amazing talk! So much richness in the content delivered with credible expertise and honest approachability.”
— WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT
“Cecile is a very talented coach with the ability to help her clients identify roadblocks that are preventing them from achieving their goals and reaching their full potential.”
— TALENT MANAGEMENT BRANCH CHIEF, US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
“Engaging and insightful presenter, brought the best energy out of the group. ”
— WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT
Let’s explore working together
If you're reading this and thinking "yes, this resonates" - or even "I'm curious, but not sure" - I'd welcome a conversation.
I offer a complimentary 30-minute exploratory conversation. We'll talk about what you're navigating, explore what you're hoping for, and consider how coaching might support that journey. You'll leave with clarity about your next steps.