Deanna Hayko, a leadership
and organizational consultant
I help organizations strengthen leadership, align teams, and build healthier cultures that drive performance.
After 25+ years leading design firms and guiding creative teams in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries, I know firsthand how leadership decisions shape culture, performance, and growth.
Today, I work alongside executives, CEOs, and rising leaders to help them navigate transitions, align teams, and lead with impact.
What I do Now
Today, I work with organizations to strengthen leadership and culture.
My work blends consulting, facilitation, and coaching to help leaders and teams:
- Elevate Leadership: build confidence, resilience, and influence at the executive level.
- Align Teams: navigate change, reduce friction, and create accountability across functions.
- Shape Culture: address ‘culture drift,’ succession challenges, and the pressures of growth.
I also use leading assessments—the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) and EQi 2.0 Emotional Intelligence—to give leaders and teams the clarity they need to grow with purpose.
My Professional Backstory
My career began in Vancouver, working on one of the city’s most significant architectural projects: the Vancouver International Airport. By 35, I had founded my first design firm, and 15 years later, I co-founded a Toronto-based studio where I guided both business growth and team culture.
Those years showed me that the real challenge for leaders isn’t choosing between vision, growth, or people — it’s aligning all three. Today, I channel that experience into consulting and leadership development, helping organizations lead with clarity and humanity.
Credentials
Certifications
- ACC Certified Coach (ICF) – accredited by the International Coaching Federation
- Leadership Circle Profile (LCP 360) – certified 360 assessment practitioner
- EQi 2.0 – certified in emotional intelligence assessment
- Organizational Coach, UBC – graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Organizational Coaching program
Leadership in Practice
- Former Board Director & President of ARIDO (Toronto) and IDIBC (Vancouver)
- Founder/co-founder of two design firms (Vancouver & Toronto)
- 25+ years of leadership in architecture, design, and consulting
Having spent decades inside the design and AEC industries, I understand the unique pressures leaders face, from managing growth and succession to navigating culture drift. My role now is to be a partner who helps leaders face those challenges with clarity and confidence.
If your organization is navigating growth, transition, or cultural change, I’d be glad to discuss how I can help.