Priority Learning and Development is an Atlantic Canadian training company that works with organizations to strengthen leadership capability, productivity, and professional development.
Founded in 1984, Priority Learning has worked with more than 50,000 professionals across public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. Our work supports organizations across Atlantic Canada, throughout Canada, and internationally, including the United States and Europe.
As a women-owned and women-led organization, we are proud to bring our experience and perspectives to workplace learning and development. Our facilitators and coaches work directly with organizations to design learning experiences that align with their culture, operational goals, and the real challenges faced each day.
Trusted by 50,000+ professionals across Atlantic Canada • Advisory-led • Customized delivery • Woman-owned • WEConnect certified
Organizations today expect their professionals to manage people, performance, and priorities in increasingly complex environments. Many individuals move into leadership roles because of strong technical ability, yet managing people and guiding teams requires a different set of skills.
Priority Learning’s workplace coaching and training programs focus on strengthening leadership and organizational development.
Our work helps:
We work closely with organizations to ensure learning reflects real workplace situations and supports measurable improvements in how people work together.
To help people build a better workplace.
We support organizations through real-world learning experiences that strengthen leadership capability and support long-term professional development.
Our work includes:
As a training company in Canada, Priority Learning believes that development and progress happen through practice, reflection, and tangible application.
Leaders and professionals benefit from learning environments where they can explore real workplace situations, discuss challenges openly, and apply new approaches directly to their work. This approach allows participants to strengthen skills while building confidence in applying new tools and ideas.
Many of the organizations we support view Priority Learning and Development as a long-term learning partner.
We collaborate with leaders in Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Talent Management to design leadership development initiatives that align with business priorities and evolving needs.
Training may range from individual workshops to multi-year organizational development programs. In each engagement, our focus remains the same:
Practical learning that contributes to stronger leadership, clearer communication, and more effective workplaces.
Tonya brings more than 30 years of experience designing and delivering leadership and professional development programs.
As Owner of Priority Learning and Development and Regional Managing Director for Priority Management in Atlantic Canada, Tonya works closely with organizations to design initiatives that strengthen leadership and support performance.
Her approach emphasizes practical tools, real-world application, and reflection to help participants strengthen their leadership capabilities in meaningful ways.
Tonya holds certifications as a Certified Leadership & Performance Coach (CCA), IAF Certified Professional Facilitator, Prosci® Certified Change Management Practitioner, and Certified Sales Professional (CPSA). She also holds credentials in project management and MBTI® interpretation and is trained through the Canada Coach Academy as a Leadership and Performance Coach.
Priority Learning and Development works with experienced facilitators and coaches who bring specialized expertise to organizational learning.
Our programs use recognized frameworks and tools, including:
Priority Learning is also a certified supplier with WEConnect International, a globally recognized certification verifying women-owned businesses.
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