About

Dr. Keleigh James is a bilingual (French/English) physician and educator whose work focuses on how people make decisions, relate to one another, and navigate the situations that carry weight.

 

Her experience in healthcare includes almost two decades as a family physician, working with and advocating for equity-seeking patients. Her passion for education grew from her experience working in medical education with students, residents, and physicians in practice, as well as supporting medical learners and physicians in their well-being. Keleigh's dedication to learner and physician education, wellness, and support has led to a deep understanding of the factors that influence psychological safety, decision-making, and well-being, including which aspects of these are within individual and collective control. This work is grounded in the recognition that the ways in which people interpret situations, relate to themselves, and engage with others can shape what is possible in moments of pressure and uncertainty.

 

Along with her medical and educational background, Keleigh has trained in yoga teaching and contemplative and somatic practices. These practices are interwoven with her medical experience, and inform how she lives and works. This breadth and diversity of perspective shapes a facilitation approach that draws on principles from adult learning and behavioural science, and pays close attention to internal signals, interpretation, and the way people respond.

 

Keleigh creates learning environments that are structured and intentional while remaining responsive to the people in the room. Participants are supported to think in new ways, examine their assumptions, and engage with challenging concepts without fear of judgment. She is direct and compassionate, grounded in a steady, attentive presence that allows for both depth and ease.

 

She is known for her precision and perspective, as well as for the quality of attention she brings to individuals and groups. People often leave Keleigh's sessions with a different understanding of themselves, a greater capacity to stay with what is difficult, and a clearer sense of how they want to move forward.