“My experience with Extraordinary Conversations began when I had recently taken over as the CEO of a $60 million technology business…We needed to create a compelling vision for the enterprise to return the company to a path of growth and prosperity. We also needed to rebuild the morale of the workforce. Extraordinary Conversations was instrumental in helping us achieve these objectives as well. Working with Elinor Trainor, one of Extraordinary Conversations communication experts, we spent weeks together building a vision and strategy that every employee could understand and rally around. The work was intense but the payoff when the final product was completed was huge. Our new vision energized our employees, and created a path to prosperity that everyone could believe in. Within two years, our company had exceeded $100 million in revenues.”
– Mike Dufton, CEO, Comtext Systems Inc. (Creators of Intelliresponse)
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Elinor Trainer
Vice President

Ellie Trainer has led our Organizational Communications practice for over two decades.  She has worked with a wide range of public and private sector organizations to develop and implement compelling communications programs designed to build profile, foster relationships, engage stakeholders and ignite action.

Ellie’s significant experience with organizational change communications, corporate positioning, marketing communications and media relations is complemented by her expertise as a communications strategist and writer. She has been a valuable resource for senior executive teams and communication departments in a variety of industry sectors including healthcare, community services, finance and technology.

Ellie has worked closely with leadership teams to design and implement strategic change communication programs that help create clarity, foster alignment and revitalize employee commitment within organizations launching a new vision or managing changing structures, strategies and directions. 

In addition to organizational change and corporate communications, she has led a wide range of successful marketing communications, public relations and media relations initiatives including new services introductions, product launches and profile building campaigns.

Designing strategic communications programs, developing key communication messages for stakeholder and influencer audiences, writing annual reports, speeches and presentations, developing media and marketing materials, creating website and information materials and designing Town Halls and special events are just some of the skills she brings to the table – along with an ability to partner closely with your organization, from the boardroom to the frontline.

Some of the clients Ellie has worked with include Motorola Canada, Labatt Breweries, SonyBMG Canada, Ontario Pension Board, CAAT Pension Plan, Bridgepoint Health, County of Simcoe Early Intervention Services and Children’s Treatment Network of Simcoe York.