THE BRIDGE
The Bridge, connecting people to their work and each other.
We are a forward focused, accept where you are, help you get where you want to be, people centred, professional strategic HR practice.
We are grounded in what is and what could be.
We use open, clear, collaborative, people-first processes to connect people to their work and each other.
We work with organizations of all sizes to help navigate through rough waters to a better place. We are The Bridge. A safe, sturdy and custom built space to support your journey from where you are to where you want to be. Not sure exactly where you want to be? We help with that too – no sense in building a bridge to a place you don’t want to land!
Our Process
First we get clear on the WHY (purpose) of what you want to achieve.
Next we focus on the WHAT (result(s)) of want you want to accomplish.
Finally, we work out the HOW (plan) to ensure a realistic plan built on real timelines and resources.
And to make it stick, we COACH to ensure sustainability, alignment and support for success.
The Bridges We Build
Organizations Mary has worked with
What clients say about working with The Bridge
"Mary worked with me and the management team when we needed to refocus our efforts on a new strategic direction. Mary helped design the training to gain buy-in and then deliver the tools to ensure success as well as the performance management framework to direct and measure efforts. She also providing coaching skills for individual managers as we worked through the change curve. Through out the entire process, Mary was professional and provided invaluable insights while being a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Mary as an extension of your HR and senior management team."
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~ Jeff Cornett
Executive Director, Ontario (Former)
Canadian Cancer Society
"Mary Bean is a joy to work with; she’s inspired, engaging and passionate about developing the leadership capacity of the people and organizations she works with. With her approachable nature and HR mindset, Mary is focused on the strategies and solutions that will bring out the best in your employees."
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~ Stefanie Lamanna
Manager, Learning and Fundraising Enablement
United Way, Greater Toronto
"Career transition is never easy, but somehow Mary Bean made the journey pleasant. Her professional and encouraging nature, combined with her innate ability to ask poignant questions, helped me uncover what I truly wanted in my next career. Throughout the journey, Mary reminded me to consider other aspects of my life that truly mattered. With her support I felt well prepared for the interview and negotiation processes, which helped to pave the way to a successful outcome."
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~ Cathy Hall
Senior Manager, Volunteer Program Development and Design
Canadian Red Cross
Mary Bean, CHRL
Mary is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and ICF Certified Resiliency Coach with a passion for innovation, impactful leadership and workplaces that explode with the power of engaged employees and stakeholders. Her more than 25 years of varied human resources and business experience drives her desire to foster workplace cultures of trust, collaboration,celebration and change. She is well known for her fast tempo, direct communication and bringing out the best in people. She is a skilled communicator, solutions finder and focused business and human resources strategist.
