Angela Simmonds

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder & Lead Consultant at A Team Coaching

Canada

Overview

Angela Simmonds is a respected lawyer, transformational leader, and the founder of A Team Coaching, a DEI consultancy. A graduate of Dalhousies Schulich School of Law, she previously served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Nova Scotia. People who have worked with her describe her as engaging, informative, and knowledgeable.

As a dedicated social justice advocate and longstanding community activist, Angela is deeply committed to empowering her community. Much of her life outside of her official roles is dedicated to advocacy, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers and uplift new voices, which she views as a continuation of her familys legacy.

She pioneered critical research and later led a provincial initiative to help African Nova Scotian communities gain legal title to land their families have lived on for generations.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Her entire career is focused on DEI, founding A Team Coaching and serving as a Senior Advisor for DEI at law firm McInnes Cooper.
Social Justice
A consistent theme in her work, from her legal career to her time in politics where she championed equity for African Nova Scotians.
Land Justice
Authored the foundational report "This Land is Our Land" and later led the government's Land Titles Initiative to address systemic racism in land ownership.

Media Appearances

Angela has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Founder & Lead Consultant at A Team Coaching
4-2023 - 11-2024
Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at McInnes Cooper
8-2021 - 3-2023
Member of the Legislative Assembly - Preston at Government of Nova Scotia
3-2021 - 8-2021
Executive Director, Land Titles Initiative at Government of Nova Scotia
6-2018 - 8-2021
Manager of Equity and Access to Justice at Nova Scotia Barristers'​ Society

Education

Bachelor's degree from Mount Saint Vincent University
2014 - 2017
Doctor of Law - JD from Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law

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Exp : 7 Location : Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Lead Consultant at A Team Coaching
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Insights For Selling To Angela

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Angela is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Angela

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Angela move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Angela take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Angela

Personality Compatibility


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