Who We Are
Change Itself Isn’t the Problem…
At BRIDGE Team Development, we believe that healthy, high-performing cultures are built — not imposed. Rooted in evidence-based practices, our work helps organizations move beyond compliance by strengthening everyday conditions of work through trust, communication, and leadership capacity.
Change doesn’t have to feel psychologically unsafe. Through EQ-i-informed coaching, facilitation, and reflective leadership development, we support teams in navigating uncertainty with clarity and care — surfacing hidden dynamics, building shared accountability, and co-creating cultures where people grow through change, not despite it.
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We bring deep knowledge in emotional intelligence, psychological health and safety, and organizational development — paired with real-world experience helping leaders navigate complexity and build lasting change.
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No two teams are alike. We tailor our coaching, facilitation, and training to your unique culture and goals, drawing on over two decades of experience in health, safety, and leadership development.
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Our founder has spent the past ten years collaborating with organizations across Manitoba, building persuasive, trust-based relationships that support growth, alignment, and shared accountability.
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We work from the inside out — helping leaders and teams strengthen relationships, elevate communication, and shift patterns that get in the way of psychological safety and performance.
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Our strength-based, emotionally intelligent approach supports continuous learning. We help teams and leaders develop the resilience, clarity, and mindset to adapt to evolving workplace realities.
Why Choose Bridge Teams?
Our Core Values
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Trust and Psychological Safety
We create the conditions for people to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead with care. Trust and safety aren’t just desired outcomes — they are the starting point for growth, alignment, and resilience.
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Leadership at All Levels
We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a way of being. We support both formal and informal leaders in growing their influence, modeling emotional intelligence, and leading change with clarity.
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Flexibility and Responsiveness
Every workplace is different. We listen closely, adapt our approach, and co-create solutions that make sense for your team’s reality — not just best practices on paper.
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Reflective Practice and Growth
Learning is never finished. We value curiosity, experimentation, and self-awareness — and we invite our clients to engage in reflective leadership practices that foster long-term adaptability and insight.
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Whole-Person, Whole-System Thinking
We see each team member as a complex human being with wisdom, emotion, and purpose — and we view every workplace as a living system. Our work is grounded in building individual capacity and organizational alignment.
About
Geoffrey Thompson
BSN, MPHGeoffrey is an organizational development coach, facilitator, and occupational health professional who specializes in emotional intelligence, change leadership, and team development. He draws on over a decade of experience supporting psychological health and safety across sectors — blending deep systems insight with practical tools that help people lead more effectively and work together with greater clarity, care, and alignment.
As a practicing Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) with advanced training in organizational change, Geoffrey has partnered with teams across healthcare, nonprofit, and education sectors to build trust, reduce burnout, and navigate complex workplace dynamics. His facilitation style is participatory, strengths-based, and rooted in real-world problem solving.
Geoffrey is especially skilled at translating psychological health principles into conversations and practices that stick. Whether he’s coaching a frontline leader or guiding a strategic planning session, his work is grounded in the belief that everyone has a role to play in shaping safe, effective, and human-centered workplaces.
Certifications & Guiding Frameworks
Emotional Intelligence & Coaching
Certified EQ-i 2.0 / EQ 360 Practitioner (2024)
Certified Organizational Development Coach (CODC), Symbiosis Coaching (2024)
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (in progress)
Psychological Health & Safety
Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor, Canadian Mental Health Association (2016)
Organizational Change & Facilitation
Letter of Accomplishment in Change Management, University of Manitoba (2019)
Endorsed Facilitator, International Association of Facilitators (in progress)
