Who we are

At Ayre & Co., we believe that leadership doesn’t need to be complicated, it needs to be clear, practical, and rooted in purpose.

Founded by Susannah Ayre, a leader with over 18 years of experience in education, training, and leadership development, Ayre & Co. was born from a desire to cut through the noise. After years of working with globally recognized brands like Arc'teryx, Fjällräven, and Lush Cosmetics, Susannah saw firsthand what makes great leadership thrive and what often holds it back.

With a background that blends strategic thinking, creative design, and on-the-ground coaching, Susannah brings a deep understanding of how people learn, grow, and lead. She’s known for building training programs that actually stick, because they’re built for real people doing real work.

Rooted in the mountains of Vancouver’s North Shore, we draw daily inspiration from the clarity and rhythm of the natural world. That’s why our tools are designed to feel grounded, usable, and adaptable, whether you’re growing your first team or leading across continents.

We’re here to support leaders who want to do things differently. More honestly. More intentionally. And with more impact.

Welcome to Ayre & Co.

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 FAQs

  • Ayre & Co. is a modern learning and development company offering downloadable leadership and team development toolkits, customizable resources, and strategic support for organizations ready to grow their people and performance.

  • Our toolkits are designed for new and emerging leaders, people managers, HR professionals, and small businesses that want accessible, impactful development tools without the need for a full internal L&D team.

  • Yes! We offer three service tiers: Seymour (download-and-go), Grouse (branded and lightly adapted), and Cypress (tailored support with virtual consults). You choose what fits best.

  • Absolutely. If you're looking for more in-depth support, our Whistler tier includes full-service consulting and in-person facilitation for team or leadership development.

  • We blend real-world leadership expertise with design-led, easy-to-use resources that are as practical as they are beautiful. We’re here to make people development feel inspiring—not overwhelming.

  • Each toolkit includes a clear summary of what's inside and who it's for. If you're not sure where to start, reach out through our Contact page—we’re happy to help guide you.

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