“MacLaughlin has earned a reputation for saving businesses with her creative strategies, resilient mentality, and tough love.” - Ottawa Life, 2023"Tieja's blue collar roots, combined with her business savvy, make her a sought-after strategic asset in high-stakes scenarios across the country." - Notable Awards, 2023Tieja MacLaughlin is a sought-after public relations, crisis management and brand consultant, recognized for her compassionate, yet no nonsense approach.Tieja empowers individuals and organizations to discover their own unique voice and share it in an original way, while equipping them with the tools, knowledge and platform to be most successful. She promotes proactive online reputation management to protect her clients, and navigates complex situations with ease. In 2017, Tieja founded her namesake communications firm - the first of its kind to integrate restorative justice techniques into the practice of issues management.As a former reporter, Tieja possesses the technical written prowess that has allowed her to excel at her craft, while also having the big-picture thinking and know-how to influence the overarching strategic vision of a business.Tieja has lent her voice to topics such as entrepreneurship and digital literacy, and she is a regular keynote speaker recognized for her candid authenticity, sharp-witted distillation of complex topics and effortless adaptability that connects with a range of audiences. Her insights and expertise have appeared in numerous publications and in the media.Prior to her current role, Tieja worked in the sports industry. She held various positions with Hockey Canada, Rogers Sportsnet, the Ottawa Senators (NHL), Kitchener Rangers (OHL) and Canadian Women’s Hockey League. Career highlights include the 2010 NFL ProBowl and 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships.Tieja holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON, and has completed additional studies in Journalism and Law. She is also certified in industry-leading digital marketing designations from Google, HubSpot and Hootsuite.In her spare time, Tieja plays sports, enjoys visiting art galleries and museums, and is always in search of her next great adventure from the peaks of the Western Rockies to the beaches of South America.