The Maven of Leadership: Coaching Women in Male-Dominated Fields

n this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Kirsten Dubreuil, the founder of Maven Executive Coaching. Kirsten shares her powerful journey of transitioning from a 25-year military career in the Canadian Armed Forces, where she led teams of up to 400 people, into the world of entrepreneurship. She reveals how her own experience with an executive coach as a commanding officer ignited her passion for guiding others, leading her to establish a firm dedicated to helping women in male-dominated industries unlock their expertise and lead with authenticity.Kirsten delves into the core of her business, explaining her focus on one-on-one coaching to create deep, transformative change for her clients. She discusses her vision for the future, which includes expanding into corporate team coaching to foster more inclusive and effective work environments. Throughout the conversation, she also reflects on the personal challenges of shifting from a structured military life to the fluidity of being a solopreneur, emphasizing the importance of deprogramming old habits to build a business and life aligned with her values.