Annie Simpson

Annie Simpson is a professional facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach. She is the founder of Annie Simpson Consulting and has been working in the field of leadership education for 20+ years. Annie’s deep expertise lies in emotionally intelligent leadership. As a coach, Annie prioritizes deep listening, empathy, and optimism.  

Most recently, Annie worked with people-leaders at Western University where she designed and led leadership development workshops. Prior to Western University, Annie managed a team of creative educators and helped to grow a large leadership institute at the University of Toronto. Beyond higher education, Annie has provided customized coaching and training for Women in Capital Markets, Toronto Hydro, and the University of Toronto’s OPTIONS program.  

She has her Masters degree in Adult Education and Counselling Psychology and is a lifelong learner committed to equity and inclusion. Annie has received coach training from the College of Executive Coaching and from Organizational and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC). Additionally, she is a certified Search Inside Yourself teacher, a trainer of the Leadership Effectiveness Training program, and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.  

At the University of Toronto, Annie won numerous awards and has authored multiple publications. In her free time, she prioritizes time with her family and friends. She loves good food, travel, time by water and in forests, meditation retreats, inspiring conversations, and growing her business.