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Meet Linda Martin

Your Executive Team Leadership Coach in Toronto, ON

“My work with Forbes and Harvard Business Review taught me this: growth is not a solo sport. I help Leaders build an alined executive team around a focused strategy, and clarity to scale without carrying it alone.” 

Book a 45-minute coffee with Linda, get a taste of one-to-one executive coaching and leave with clarity.

Linda Martin

For founders and founder-mindset executives in fast-growth, mid-sized private companies, the challenge is not ambition, it's reducing blind spots and making better decisions faster with a trusted team of peers. 

I've lived that reality.  

I come from a family of nine, so I learned early on that "aligned teams are the most powerful force on earth.' They multiply capabilities.  Over the last 20+ years, I've led in high-growth environments globally, managing operations in 50+ countries and co-leading a privately held company as it scaled from $50M to $250M in three years.  

This belief shapes my TEC group.  

I believe the strongest leaders are not the loudest — they are the most aware. 

My groups are built for growth-minded CEOs who want more than performance metrics; they want perspective, discipline, and strategic clarity. 

Here, we challenge each other with respect, to help each other grow in the direction we want to go 

We reduce blind spots.
We raise standards.
We grow companies that are not only fast, but durable. 

Because leadership at this level is not a solo pursuit. 

Together, we are stronger 

My TEC Group Vision

We know that the days of individual leadership and CEO heroics are over. Together, we will create a team of Canada’s top business leaders in the fast-growth, mid-sized, privately held space. Our blind spots will be reduced and as aware leaders, we will create companies with high-performing teams, where explosive personal and professional growth is ours – because “Together is Better”.

 Top 20 Leadership Team Coaches in North America | 20+ Years Building Companies | Scaled a Private Company $50M to $250M 

The Power of a TEC Canada Peer Advisory Group

TEC Canada is Canada's most established peer advisory community, with over 40 years of experience supporting CEOs and senior executives through confidential executive coaching, leadership development, and peer advisory groups led by experienced Executive Chairs.

These confidential groups provide perspective, accountability, and real-world insight, helping leaders think through important decisions with the guidance of peers who've been there.

Linda's Unique Offering: A "Together is Better" peer advisory group for fast-growth, mid-sized private company leaders, where we move beyond CEO heroics, reduce blind spots, and build high-performing teams. 

A Confidential Peer Advisory Group

One-to-One Executive Coaching

Practical Insight from Speakers and Exclusive Reports

A Multi-National Network Built for Real-World Answers

1700+

Members across Canada

45000+

Connected through TEC’s global peer network.

97%

Of members report a meaningful return on investment.

95%

Say TEC peer group meetings are a high-value part of their leadership journey.

Real Leaders. Real Impact.

Sahiza Hossenbaccus, President of SnapCab. 

"Joining TEC Canada was a turning point in my career. It not only equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of leadership but also instilled a confidence that has been instrumental in my growth and the success of SnapCab."

Amar Gandhi, Global eBrand.

"Before TEC, I was making every decision, solving every problem, because that's just how I had always done things. But I was hitting a wall. I remember a TEC meeting where I saw how other leaders ran their teams—truly empowering people instead of controlling everything. That was a game-changer. It wasn't about doing less; it was about leading smarter." 

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Dianne Cupples, CEO of Portfolio+

“Whether it’s in the role of leadership, or a business helping a customer to be successful, it’s all about what we do for other people.”

What to Expect in Your 45-Minute Coffee Chat.

Share your biggest challenges and goals.
It’s complimentary and zero pressure.
Learn about Linda’s group and current openings.
Get Linda’s perspective on whether it’s a good fit.
Only takes 45 minutes.

Book a 45-minute coffee with Linda Martin, get a taste of one-one coaching and leave with clarity.

FAQ

TEC Canada is a leadership development organization that empowers and supports business leaders who in turn run successful companies and organizations, the backbone of Canada. We aim to build a community of trust and growth where we lift one another to reach goals and overcome obstacles.

The challenges facing Canadian business leaders are increasingly complex. It’s easy to feel overloaded with information, stretched and alone. Leaders are looking for a safe harbour where they can receive advice and support. TEC provides deeper insights that can make a real impact in your business, your career, and your life.

TEC offers six different types of peer advisory groups, each purpose-built for unique leadership levels, including CEOs, key executives, business owners and emerging leaders. We take great care to match you to the right peer group by considering your organizational size, stage of development and competitive landscape.

Leadership development programs aim to help business leaders navigate the challenges and complexities of running a business while aiding their growth as individuals and team leaders. We believe that learning is a lifelong pursuit, with no real end point. The benefits of joining one of our programs extend as far as you’re willing to take them. We focus on supporting members to grow in five specific ways:

  1. Helping business leaders make informed decisions in the high-stakes, fast-paced environment of business, maximizing their ROI and revenue, and enhancing their workplace culture.
  2. Holding each other accountable for the actionable steps we commit to. With accountability, we see our decisions through to the end, better ensuring our personal and professional success.
  3. Growing as leaders, not just as businesses. To see organizations grow and succeed, the leader must become the driving force behind that growth. Companies are extensions of the leaders that guide them.
  4. Coming together to break free from isolation. It is lonely at the top, you may not have any peers to rely on for support. That’s why we bring together non-competitive leaders from a variety of industries to share experiences, receive unbiased feedback, and address big-picture issues.
  5. Change is constant. With all these aforementioned avenues, continuing to uplift each other, our businesses, and the economy as we face ever-changing challenges.

All this is accomplished through the four primary components of TEC: Peer groups, one-to-one coaching, thought leadership, and our global network.

TEC Chairs are experienced professionals with multiple years of business experience in senior leadership roles, performance coaching, consulting, or successful entrepreneurship, looking to share their knowledge and give back to the Canadian business community. Beyond just CEO training, they are the mentors responsible for guiding and facilitating the peer groups, choosing speakers for the group, and giving individual advice in one-to-one meetings with their members.

You get exclusive one-to-one coaching with a TEC Canada executive coach (Chair) who challenges you and accelerates your ability to grow strategically and overcome hurdles. Digging deeper into your personal and professional challenges is critical to achieving high levels of success. Alongside coaching, your Chair facilitates monthly confidential peer group meetings where ideas and solutions are pressure-tested by other CEOs who are walking the same path.

All our sessions (one-to-one, peer group meetings, speaker sessions) work together to ensure you get maximum benefit and growth for your organization and your leadership development. For that reason, these offerings are bundled into one package.

TEC members can attest to the success they have found by being a part of a TEC group. It’s far more than simply CEO leadership training. The key components of a TEC group work in harmony to provide the most up to date and comprehensive leadership development program in Canada. We are committed to providing each of our members with a personalized and optimized experience beyond their initial expectations through continuous learning, openness, individual accountability, and collective support. The results speak for themselves. To learn more about how TEC members have leveraged our proven method, visit our member stories here.

If you’re a President, CEO, Founder, or Owner of an organization with 25+ Employees and $5MM+ in revenue, then this program is for you!

We offer a variety of programs for every stage in a leader’s journey. These include TEC CEOs, KEY Executives, TEC Small Business, and TEC Advancing Leaders. Discover what each program has to offer on our Executive Programs page or fill out the form below to see if you might be a fit for a particular program.

Yes, we take confidentiality seriously. Every TEC Chair and member is evaluated and signs an NDA before they join TEC. Should any member disclose confidential information, they will be asked to leave. Secondly, members can only be assigned to groups where there will be no direct competitors. This ensures that TEC peer groups are a safe space where members can come with their issues in a non-competitive and non-judgemental environment.

Membership pricing is determined by what program you qualify for. TEC offers four different types of peer advisory groups, each designed to meet the distinct needs of leaders at all stages of their learning and growth. To learn what program best suits your needs, fill out the membership application form below to get started!

Fill in the form above and one of our membership team advisors will be in touch with you to discuss next steps and determine the program that will be the best fit for you!

TEC Canada operates across the country from Halifax to Vancouver. We currently run groups in the following locations:

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Okanagan Valley, BC
  • Calgary, AB
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Regina, SK
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Winnipeg, MB
  • GTA (Greater Toronto Area), ON
  • Southwestern Ontario, ON
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Quebec City, QC
  • Montreal, QC
  • Fredericton, NB
  • Halifax, NS
  • Newfoundland (coming soon)

Keep in mind, our community is constantly growing and evolving, so if you find yourself out of reach to one of these locations, please fill in the form below as there may be a group building in your area!