Transform Your Business, Empower Your People.
Build high-performing, human-centered workplaces that not only engage your people—but protect profits, reduce costly turnover, and position your organization for sustained growth.
Who We Are
Catalais Consulting Ltd. is a boutique management consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing, human-centered workplaces that drive measurable business outcomes.
We are strategists, not cheerleaders. (But we're also your cheerleaders.)
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We don't do performative change. We build systems.
Every engagement is grounded in one question: what does your organization need to stay relevant, competitive, and sustainable?
We work at the intersection of leadership, culture, and talent strategy — translating complex organizational challenges into clear, actionable frameworks that move from strategy to execution.
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We speak business — every recommendation connects back to performance, retention, market share, and growth
We build for the long term — not programs that expire, but systems that scale
We work across sectors — finance, government, healthcare, philanthropy, nonprofit, and corporate
We bring lived experience to the table — not just frameworks, but real insight from navigating the systems we help redesign
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We will challenge you, your leadership, and your people to think differently — because the organizations that will lead tomorrow are the ones willing to confront the hard truth today:
You cannot use yesterday's thinking to solve today and tomorrow's problems.
We promise to be the partner that helps you see what's possible, build what's needed, and lead what's next.
500K+ total reach in 90 days across all platforms
145K LinkedIn Impressions
200K Instagram Views
30K Members Reached
How we built this
The Catalais ecosystem is more than a consulting firm — it's a platform for ideas, conversations, and change that reaches leaders across industries and borders.
Consulting
Strategic advisory and culture transformation work across finance, government, healthcare, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors
Tune Up Your Warrior
Weekly podcast conversations with bold leaders challenging outdated systems and redefining what leadership looks like
LinkedIn Newsletter
Weekly leadership insights delivered to 30K+ members
Substack
Long-form thinking on culture, strategy, and the future of work
Speaker Engagements
Keynotes, panels, and workshops reaching leaders across North America and internationally
Trusted By
What Leaders Are Saying
“Jenny Chen represents the new voice and representation of leadership for our time. She embodies a generation of leaders who understand that performance and humanity are not competing priorities.”
— Solange Tuyishime Keita, President & CEO, Elevate International · UNICEF Canada Ambassador
“Jenny brought thoughtful and deeply practical perspectives — grounding a complex and sensitive discussion in operational reality while advancing a shared understanding as a systems-level challenge.”
— RAdm Jacques-Philippe Olivier, Director General Culture, Canadian Armed Forces
“Her contribution didn't just energize the room — it fundamentally shifted how leaders view their role in shaping the future.”
— Delphine Hasle, Executive Director & CDO, Perley Health Foundation
“Her content was relatable, practical, and immediately actionable. We left not just with ideas, but with clear actions we could implement right away.”
— Steph Condra, Executive Leader, Wealth Management & Investment Advisory
“Jenny is one of the most inspiring leaders and speakers. She is authentic and tells it as is with no hidden agendas. Action with purpose, no excuses.”
— Aki Temisevä, President & CEO, United Nations Association in Canada
Our Services
Strategic Consulting
Culture, leadership, and talent strategy for organizations navigating transformation. We build systems that drive performance, retention, and long-term growth.
Keynote Speaking & Workshops
High-impact keynotes, panels, and workshops that move organizations from awareness to action — across North America and internationally.
Catalais Academy Webinar Series
A practical webinar series bridging the gap between theory and practice. Seven signature sessions designed to turn insight into impact for leaders and teams.
Career Corner Workshop
A 90-minute workplace readiness crash course for graduating students entering today's workforce. Real-world workplace literacy — not career theory.
Meet Jenny Chen
After 16 years in corporate finance, Jenny Chen transitioned from a top-ranking investment professional and Certified Financial Planner to senior leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a global wealth management firm — and later Director of Business Enablement, overseeing talent and business strategy for a firm of over 6,000 professionals.
Today, as Founder & CEO of Catalais Consulting Ltd., Jenny advises organizations across finance, government, healthcare, and philanthropy on building systems that are inclusive, human-centric, and performance-driven.
We can no longer use yesterday's thinking to solve today and tomorrow's problems.
Tune Up Your Warrior
Real conversations. Hard truths. Bold leadership.
A globally streamed podcast featuring leaders and changemakers across business, healthcare, public policy, philanthropy, and sport — challenging outdated systems and redefining what it means to lead.
New episodes weekly.
Latest Insights from Jenny
Stay connected with weekly thinking on leadership, culture, and the future of work.
In the Media
Jenny's insights on leadership, belonging, and the future of work have been featured across North America and internationally.
Print & Digital
The Globe & Mail · Wealth Professional Magazine · Canadian Family Office · Ottawa Citizen · Caroline in the Capital
Podcasts & Audio
BMO For Women Bold(h)er · SEE Change Happen · KnowThyBrand · 5 Things in 15 Minutes · Blended Podcast · 730 CKNW Vancouver · Emily Carlson — Powered by Authenticity · MINDSPA Mental Health Centre · Tedi Talks
Speaking & Leadership Forums
National conferences and leadership summits across Canada and internationally

