In this episode, we’re joined by Russel Baskin, a consultant and certified executive coach with Trella Advisory Group. Drawing from her background in human development and two decades of experience with business families, Russel helps name what often goes unspoken in transition, how control, identity, and legacy quietly shape relationships and decision-making. From habitual patterns to intergenerational tension, she invites us to consider how emotional insight and structural clarity work together in succession.

Her approach emphasises empathy, shared understanding, and space for each generation to grow into their role with intention. If you're supporting a family in transition or navigating your own, this conversation offers language, perspective, and encouragement for moving forward with both steadiness and care.

About Russel Baskin

Russel Baskin is a Consultant and Certified Executive Coach with Trella Advisory Group. She brings a human development background and a passion for family business to her consulting

work with families and advisors. Over the past 20 years Russel’s career has included advising business families, coaching professionals in transition, as well as leadership roles in marketing, business development and the not-for-profit sector. Before joining the Trella Advisory Group, she was the National Director of Education and Programming for Family Enterprise Canada a national member-driven organization supporting business families and family enterprise advisors.

As a consultant with Trella, Russel specializes in relationship dynamics, governance, family continuity and individual development and growth. She brings grace and compassion to her work with clients understanding the interconnected relationship between the needs of the individual and the well-being of the family. A creative thinker and direct communicator Russel is committed to the success and excellence of all her clients.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Royal Roads University
• Trella Advisory Group

Contact Cory Gagnon | Beacon Family Office at Assante Financial Management Ltd.

• Website: BeaconFamilyOffice.com
• LinkedIn: Cory Gagnon
• LinkedIn: Beacon Family Office
• Email: beaconfamilyoffice@assante.com

Contact Russel Baskin | Trella Advisory Group:

• Website: trella.ca
• LinkedIn: Russel Baskin
• Email: russel.baskin@trella.ca

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