MOVING BUSINESS FAMILIES FORWARD
About
Ian Macnaughton MBA, PhD, FEA, SEP, has been a teacher and practitioner of trauma resolution, mind-body and family systems psychotherapy for 50 years and is a Bodynamic Analyst and trainer. He has worked with Somatic Experiencing since the early 70’s and is Levine Legacy faculty with the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. His practice includes a high percentage of executives, medical practitioners and therapists and others in the helping professions both for psychotherapy and supervision. He maintains an ongoing training group for clinical practitioners, as well as delivering public workshops for helping professionals.
About Ian
BRIDGING THE PERSONAL AND THE PROFESSIONAL
Throughout my lengthy career in business and family coaching, my goal has always been to build relationships and the framework to keep those relationships healthy.
With over 35 years in the field as an entrepreneur, family therapist and organizational consultant, I have facilitated powerful family and organizational change and seen family members and advisors come together to create a common future that lasts for generations.
I know, because I’ve been there.
I am passionate about this work because I’ve experienced my own transition in a family business, having taken over from my mother in a family-owned and run company.
My insights can help you avoid the mistakes we made as a family, and dodge the pitfalls that far too often strike families, their businesses and the strategic planning process.
As a seasoned coach for families who are initiating or experiencing some kind of transition, I understand the challenge, concern and the high stakes involved.
I help your family or your family business clients achieve harmony and potential, boosting their emotional, relational, and financial well-being.
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Experience that matters
I am one of the most seasoned, qualified and trusted business family coaches in Canada:
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45+ years as a family systems consultant, counsellor and coach
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35+ years as a strategic planning, change management and organizational consultant
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Former owner and CEO of a second-generation family enterprise and a number of small to medium size businesses
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International keynote speaker on family dynamics and interpersonal issues in succession planning
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Awarded the Richard Beckhard Practice Award for contributions in the field of Family Business Advising
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Awarded for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession of Counselling and the Association from BCACC
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Certifications
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Certified Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) by the Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors
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Certificate in Family Wealth Advising and Family Firm Advising
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Certificate in Family Business Advising from STEP (Society for Tax and Estate Planning)
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CAFE Family Business Facilitator
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Degrees
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Master’s in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University
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PhD in Human Sciences from Saybrook Institute
Current and past affiliations
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Member, Professional Advisory Committee, Sauder Organisational Coaching Program
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Instructor and Clinical Supervisor, Pacific Coast Family Institute
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Instructor, UBC, BCIT, Langara and SFU
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Associate Faculty, City University (Vancouver)
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Faculty, Ergos Institute of Sematic Education
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Faculty of Sauder Educational Coaching Program
