about us
At THEORY IN USE, we are a team of passionate experts who turn research into easy-to-use tools for leaders and teams. We want everyone in an organization to lead well every day.
Based on evidence and diverse views, our skills include organizational psychology, leadership, digital design, and strategy. We work to make leadership simple, relatable, and helpful for everyone aiming to do their best at work.
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FOUNDER | Principal Consultant & Strategist
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Colleen Egli bridges the space between what leaders know and what they actually do. A PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership at Adler University, she researches the knowing–doing gap—why capable leaders hesitate to act on what they already understand works. Her earlier graduate research explored how career-development conversations influence engagement, a thread that continues through her current work on cognitive dissonance and leadership decision-making.
Colleen’s background spans more than a decade in leadership and organizational development roles, including Director of Organizational Development & EDI at Capilano University and Associate Director of BCom Careers & Work Integrated Learning at UBC Sauder School of Business. Through her consultancy, Theory In Use, she helps organizations translate insight into action, designing leadership and change strategies that connect evidence-based research with practical impact.
She holds an MA in Organizational Psychology, BA in Psychology, Certificate in Program Management, Associate Certificate in Leadership & Conflict Resolution, and is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner. Colleen’s work blends reflection and rigour, helping leaders build awareness, alignment, and accountability—the essential bridge between knowing and doing.
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CONTRIBUTING EXPERT | Associate
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Julie Jenkins helps leaders navigate the human side of change—the moments when uncertainty is high, expectations are growing, and people are looking for steady direction. She partners with leaders to stay grounded, reflective, and connected to what matters most, creating the conditions for clarity, courage, and growth.
With more than a decade of experience across higher education, municipal government, and corporate settings, Julie has held progressive leadership roles in organizational development and learning. She currently serves as Associate Director of Organizational Development at Bow Valley College, following previous roles as an Organizational Development and Learning Consultant at the University of British Columbia, Learning and Development Specialist at the City of Surrey, and Leadership Development Strategist at Pan Pacific Vancouver.
Julie holds an MA in Organizational Psychology from Adler University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Calgary. She is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner and a Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) Certified Coach. Her work is guided by the belief that meaningful change begins in conversation—and that through reflection and connection, leaders can learn to move through complexity with both honesty and heart.
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