Catalyst
Performance
Solutions
ABOUT US
Catalyst Performance Solutions provides practical, senior-level advisory support to organizations that want to strengthen strategy and execution into sustained, day-to-day results — without adding unnecessary complexity.
Led by Catherine Neville, Principal, who works closely with senior leadership teams as a trusted advisor and implementation partner. The focus is on strengthening operational planning, improving execution discipline, integrating enterprise risk, and supporting meaningful change — always in a way that reflects the organization’s size, capacity, culture, and risk profile.
Catalyst’s work is grounded in real-world leadership experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Engagements are deliberately right-sized and modular, allowing organizations to get the support they need — where they need it most — without creating additional layers of process or internal burden.
Catalyst Performance Solutions is a division of Strategus, Inc.
WHERE DO I START?
FIRST CONTACT
Start with what matters most right now — whether that is clearer priorities, stronger operational plans, or better follow-through.
Most organizations begin with a short discovery conversation or the Focus – Starter Package, designed to provide clarity before committing further. If you’re unsure where to start, that’s often the right place to begin.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why don’t you list full pricing for every service?
Because the most effective engagements are right-sized. While the Starter Package is intentionally standardized, most work is scoped after a short conversation to ensure it fits your priorities, capacity, and risk profile — without unnecessary complexity or cost.
How are fees determined?
Fees are based on a day rate of $1,500 and typically structured as fixed-fee engagements following a short scoping discussion. This provides clarity and predictability while allowing flexibility where it matters.
Will this require Board approval?
Most engagements begin with the senior management team and are designed to fit within common signing-authority thresholds. Board involvement is added later only if and when you decide it adds value.
Is this a long-term commitment?
Many organizations start with a short engagement to clarify priorities and next steps. Additional work is entirely optional and based on demonstrated value.
What’s the best way to get started?
A brief conversation is often the best place to begin!
Catherine Neville
Principal
OUR PEOPLE
Throughout her career as a senior executive in both the private and public sectors, and in the last 20 years as a strategic advisor in the non-profit sector, Catherine has focused on improving organizational performance across many sectors. Her work over the last ten years has evolved to a focus on governance, and the effective implementation of strategic and operational priorities through strong human resource practices. She has worked with thousands of people about leadership, planning, process and human resources in large and small group settings.
Catherine launched Catalyst Performance in 2001 and since then has been a trusted advisor to CEOs and their executive teams, collaborating to improve organizational performance through effective:
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governance best practices
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strategic planning including enterprise risk management
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use of measurement tools like Strategy maps, Balanced Scorecards
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cascaded operational planning and execution
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effective human resources management
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a focus on Quality and continual improvement (Plan Do Study Adjust)
In addition, Catherine’s in-depth understanding and use of tools such as organizational excellence frameworks, 360 reviews, customer/resident surveys, as well as employee engagement surveys and focus groups, provides fact-based research and data to support executive decision-making.
Her credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree, Excellence Canada Certified Lead Assessor and Lead Verifier (Quality (OES) and Healthy Workplace), Excellence Canada Certified Excellence Professional, formerly CHRP and ISO Lead Auditor.
Laura Kelly, CEP
Senior Administrative Coordinator
For more than 10 years, Laura has managed the administrative functions at Catalyst and assists with many projects related to the business. She is a licensed Paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario, is certified by Excellence Canada as a Certified Excellence Professional and has recently achieved her Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto.
As the Senior Administrative Coordinator, Laura is responsible for all administrative duties for Catalyst, including development and maintenance of the Catalyst website and all social media outlets as well as bookkeeping, purchasing and being a first point of contact for Catalyst clientele. She also administers the client/resident and employee engagement survey processes.
Laura is a passionate advocate for those with allergies. She is the lead author of AllergyAble™ and its related training programs. In Laura's personal life she is a mother of 2 wonderful boys and has been a youth football coach and manager for both of their teams in Hamilton. She is a sports enthusiast and loves to cook!