Teal and Co

What Teal and Co does

Teal & Co. is a privately held boutique Human Resources consultancy founded in 2017 by Val Cambre and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with a secondary office in Toronto. The firm partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to deliver customized talent strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, HR advisory, executive coaching, and talent acquisition services, primarily to mid-to-large clients across Canadian and U.S. markets. Val Cambre's 25+ years of HR experience — including a prior Chief Operating Officer role at Appleby College where she supported Top 100 Employer in Canada recognition in 2007 and 2008 — anchors the firm's deep domain expertise, particularly within the independent education sector.

The company operates across seven core service pillars: Organizational Effectiveness (HR strategy, organizational design, culture transformation, succession planning, total rewards, change management), Leadership & Team Development (development programs, team dynamics, executive/professional/outplacement coaching, 360 feedback), Training & Learning Programs (customized workshops and skill development courses), Talent Acquisition (executive search through a Bedford/Transearch partnership and full-cycle recruitment), Executive & Professional Coaching Services, HR Advisory Services (retainer and project-based), and Employee Experience Programs (engagement surveys, onboarding, flexible work programs). Rather than building proprietary technology, Teal & Co. integrates validated third-party psychometric and assessment methodologies — The Birkman Method, Hogan Assessments, DiSC, and TotalSDI — to inform team dynamics, leadership development, and executive coaching engagements. Programmatic offerings include a Virtual Onboarding / Leadership Integration service and a published-price "Power of Teamwork" workshop at $985 per attendee.

Revenue is generated through professional-services fees spanning retainer-based HR advisory, project-based consulting, customized workshop facilitation, executive coaching, and full-cycle recruitment (the latter partly delivered via an ApplicantStack-powered career portal). Most pricing is bespoke and proposal-based for enterprise engagements; workshops are an exception with explicit per-attendee pricing. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with educational webinar series (e.g., the 2023 Talent Acquisition Spring Learning Series) and a community asset (Ontario Birkman User Group). The firm has received consecutive Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards (2021, 2022) in Leadership Development and Team Development categories, indicating sustained market credibility within Canadian HR services.

Name

Teal and Co

Legal name

Teal & Co.

Website

https://tealandco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teal & Co. is a privately held boutique HR consultancy founded in 2017 in Oakville, Ontario, delivering customized talent strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, coaching, and HR advisory services to mid-to-large organizations across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Advisory Services: Revenue generated through HR advisory retainer services, organizational effectiveness consulting, and strategic HR planning engagements with clients. Services delivered on short-term project or ongoing retainer basis.
2. Training & Learning Programs: Revenue from customized workshop design, facilitation, and training programs covering topics such as leadership development, performance management, coaching, change management, and HR fundamentals.
3. Talent Acquisition & Executive Search: Revenue from full-cycle recruitment services, executive search coordination (partnered with Bedford/Transearch), and talent acquisition advisory services.
4. Executive & Professional Coaching: Revenue from leadership coaching programs, psychometric assessment services, outplacement coaching, and CEO transition coaching engagements.
5. Workshop & Event Fees: Registration fees for workshops such as The Power of Teamwork workshop ($985 per person), Birkman User Group meetings, and educational events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Teal & Co. is a boutique human resources consultancy that delivers customized talent strategy, leadership development, and HR advisory services to organizations. Its core offerings span organizational effectiveness consulting, leadership and team development programs, customized training workshops, talent acquisition and executive search, executive and professional coaching, and ongoing HR advisory retainers, all grounded in certified psychometric assessment methodologies (Birkman, Hogan, DiSC, TotalSDI).

Product overview

Teal & Co. is a boutique Human Resources consultancy providing a customized suite of talent strategy and leadership development services primarily to business and education markets in Canada and the United States. The company offers seven core service pillars: Organizational Effectiveness (strategic HR planning, organizational design, culture transformation, succession planning, total rewards, change management), Leadership & Team Development (leadership development programs, team dynamics, coaching, 360 feedback), Training & Learning Programs (customized workshops, skill development), Talent Acquisition (executive search, full-cycle recruitment, career portal), Executive & Professional Coaching Services (leadership coaching, outplacement, psychometric assessments), HR Advisory Services (retainer-based HR support), and Employee Experience Programs (engagement surveys, onboarding, flexible work programs). These services are delivered using proprietary methodologies and established assessment tools including The Birkman Method, Hogan Assessments, DiSC, and TotalSDI. The company also offers workshops such as The Power of Teamwork and hosts Birkman User Group meetings for professional community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organizational Effectiveness Consulting service that helps organizations align structure, culture, performance, and planning to engage top talent and drive productivity. Includes HR Strategy & Planning, Organizational Design, Culture Transformation, Succession Strategy & Planning, Total Rewards, and Change Management. Targeted at mid-to-large organizations and independent schools.
• Leadership & Team Development Programs designed to develop leadership skills and enhance team dynamics. Includes Leadership Development Programs, Team Dynamics using psychometric assessments, Executive/Professional/Outplacement Coaching, Organizational Performance assessments, and 360 Feedback Programs. For leaders and teams in mid-to-large organizations.
• Training & Learning Programs Customized workshop design and facilitation for skill development. Includes People Management Capability Skill Development courses, HR Fundamentals for non-HR professionals, and workshops on topics such as Mutual Respect in the Workplace and Navigating Complex Conversations. For managers and HR-adjacent professionals in client organizations.
• Talent Acquisition Recruitment services including Executive Search (in partnership with Bedford/Transearch), Full-Cycle Recruitment, and a Client Career Portal for job seekers to view opportunities within client organizations. For employers seeking to fill roles across functions and seniorities.
• Executive & Professional Coaching Services Leadership coaching programs that empower leaders to unlock their potential. Includes Executive and Professional Coaching, Outplacement Coaching, and Psychometric Assessment Services for self-awareness and emotional intelligence development. For individual leaders and professionals.
• HR Advisory Services (Retainer) Ongoing or short-term HR support including HR Retainer Services, Operational HR Support, Employee Experience Programs, and Strategic People Management advisory. For organizations that need flexible HR expertise without a full in-house function.
• Employee Experience Programs Programs to increase retention and improve employee engagement including Employee Opinion and Pulse Survey Facilitation, Employee Engagement Survey Analysis, Onboarding Program Design, and Flexible/Hybrid Work Program Development. For HR and people leaders seeking to improve retention and engagement.
• Virtual Onboarding / Leadership Integration Virtual onboarding program designed for new leader integration, providing frameworks for culture, operations, and strategy alignment during the first 30, 60, and 90 days, delivered over six months to a year. For organizations bringing in new senior leaders.
• Assessment & Tools Suite Certified administration and debrief of The Birkman Method, Hogan Assessments (Hogan Personality Inventory), DiSC model, and TotalSDI assessments used to understand leadership styles, team dynamics, and interpersonal relationships. Embedded in coaching and team engagements.
• The Power of Teamwork Workshop An engaging virtual workshop for developing team skills for members and leaders. Delivered remotely in 8 hours spread over 5 successive days, following a research-based model with comprehensive case study analysis. Publicly priced at $985 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for organizations achieving Top 100 Employer in Canada recognition (2007, 2008)

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bedford Consulting Group / Transearch InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Strategic partnership formed in March 2020 where Val Cambre and Teal & Co. joined Bedford Consulting Group to enhance their Education practice and advance capabilities in Talent Strategy, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, and Professional Coaching. Bedford is the Canadian partner of Transearch International, a global executive search organization operating in 39 countries. Teal & Co. brings expertise in leadership development and professional coaching to Bedford's clients while Bedford provides executive search and talent scouting solutions.
• MentorMatrixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing career tools and programs for navigating through times of change and transition, building trust and resolving issues.
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of independent schools that pursue exemplary leadership training, research, and international standards of educational excellence. Teal & Co. leads workshops with CAIS.
• Centre for Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (CCDI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForward-looking social organization committed to research and learning, tracing how people identify alongside demographic trends within the Canadian workplace to move employers from diversity to inclusion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bedford Consulting Group: Canadian HR consulting and executive search firm, strategic partner of Teal & Co. since 2020 and Canadian partner of Transearch International. Directly comparable boutique talent strategy and leadership development consultancy serving Canadian enterprises.
• Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette: Canadian-owned executive search and human capital advisory firm. Closely comparable boutique that combines executive search with leadership advisory and talent strategy for Canadian clients across multiple verticals.
• Odgers Berndtson (Canada): Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a Canadian practice delivering executive search, board advisory, and leadership assessment. Comparable in leadership advisory and assessment methodology.
• RHR International: Specialist leadership development and executive coaching firm with Canadian roots. Comparable in senior-level leadership development, executive coaching, and psychometric-based team diagnostics.
• The Insight Group: Canadian boutique consultancy delivering talent strategy, leadership development, and HR advisory to mid-market and enterprise clients. Directly comparable in service mix and Canadian mid-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership development and talent assessment firm offering proprietary assessment platforms and programs. Overlaps with Teal's leadership development and 360 feedback offerings but operates at much larger scale.
• Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH): Global career transition, leadership development, and talent mobility firm under the Adecco Group. Comparable in executive coaching, outplacement, and leadership development but at significantly larger scale.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm spanning executive search, talent acquisition, leadership development, and HR advisory. Overlaps with Teal across multiple service lines but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary assessment IP.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Comparable in executive assessment, coaching, and leadership advisory but serves a higher-end, larger client base with global reach.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Comparable in leadership assessment and CEO/executive coaching but at much larger scale and primarily serving board-level mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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