About TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants

TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc., led by principals, Barry J. McLoughlin and Laura M. Peck, believe in the potential of authentic, values-based leadership to transform organizations, and through that, contribute to a better world. 

We have over three decades of experience in helping executives in the public, private and non-profit sectors reach their leadership potential through powerful communications.

As former broadcasters, teachers and communications strategists we bring a deeply rooted knowledge of what is required of leaders in this time of disruption and uncertainty.

Our Methodologies

As Adjunct Professors in Strategic Communications, and as graduates of the Harvard Business School Certificate Programs, teaching the Case Study Method I and II, we believe in the core principles of adult education - experiential, practical and interactive.

All of our programs feature customized simulations which are video-recorded followed by a three step feedback process: self-critique, peer observer critique and instructor critique to ensure constructive and helpful feedback.

We have developed state-of-the-art communications tools, under the title, 'Communicate with Power® which have been sold all over the world. We believe in involving our clients in shaping and fine-tuning the agenda of each of our programs so we meet their needs and expectations.

Interactive

You don't learn to communicate by reading about it. Our training is experiential, including real-time feedback.

Expert-led

Learn proven communication strategies, based on over three decades of experience advising leaders.

Confidential

Trusted by some of North America's most influential voices when communication matters most.

Our Services
Executive Coaching

For leaders at every level - from the C-Suite to the senior and middle management team, our customized programs will strengthen your leadership team's ability to reach their full potential.

  • Personal Communications Plan: Receive a personal diagnostic of your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator, with a plan to close those gaps.

  • Executive Presentation Skills: Hone your presentation skills. Whether you need to engage your Board, employees, customers, stakeholders, you'll learn how to build rapport, structure your story and present with confidence.

  • Executive Interpersonal Skills: Practice active listening, responding to 'resistance', articulating your thoughts crisply and effectively, tone of voice, appropriate body language.
Media Training

Learn from the best! As experienced broadcasters, media commentators and media strategists, our interactive programs will set you up to engage with the media with confidence. Features recorded media simulations, followed by constructive feedback.

  • Interview Prep: Positioning, setting your goals, targeting your audience, developing your messages

  • Delivery Skills: How to get your message across, structure your answers (The McLoughlin Wedge®), bridging over to your messages, authentic and effective verbal and non-verbal techniques.

  • Dealing with Pressure: Learn strategies to navigate press conferences, scrums, ambushes, "gotcha" questions and high pressure situations with ease.
Appearance Before Committee

One of North America's most experienced training teams will prepare your executives for their appearance before a legislative or Parliamentary Committee. 

  • How to Prepare: Understanding your committee, developing your messages, opening statement and Q&As.

  • How to Engage: Tone, approach, comportment; how to deliver your opening statement using the 'scoop reading' technique.

  • How to Respond: Build techniques to effectively respond to questions, attacks and inaccuracies.
Crisis Communications

We have been retained by leaders of major corporations, public sector agencies, non-profits and national associations to support crisis comms - and to help prevent an issue from becoming a crisis in the first place. 

  • Rapid Response: Dealing with a crisis? Call us at 613-230-9235 to discuss how we can help. From strategy and issues analysis to writing press releases and communications content, we'll get you in the driver's seat quickly and credibly.

  • Communicating Risk: Play out a risk communications scenario (based on your organization's risk issues). Teams will develop a strategy using our 'Risk Communications Planner®' and conduct a mock news conference, employee or community Town Hall, etc.

  • Communication in a Crisis: Learn effective strategies to anticipate and respond in a crisis, from honing the message to identifying spokespeople to communicating under pressure.

Ready to get started? Contact us to request a quote for your tailored training program, or join one of our virtual group seminars.
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Leadership

Barry J. McLoughlin
BA, MPA (Harvard)

Barry has over three decades of experience as a leadership communications trainer and crisis communications expert. He is a former broadcaster, writer and on-camera host and interviewer, prior to becoming the 'go to' crisis and issues strategist throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe.

Laura M. Peck
B.A., B.Ed, H.K.E.E. (Harvard)

Laura is a former radio and television broadcaster and teacher, who has trained executives throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Besides conducting numerous seminars, Laura is also an Adjunct Professor in the MBA program, Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University.

Learn more about our history and our approach to leadership coaching on the Small Business Big Insights podcast, October 2025.