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More than my work experience, it’s my personal journey that truly shapes how I show up as a coach.

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I grew up in Saskatchewan, the eldest daughter of four girls in an immigrant family. From a young age, I learned what it meant to carry responsibility — to be the bridge between cultures, to look out for others, and to often put my own needs last.

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I also knew what it felt like to be overlooked, to be the outsider and wonder where I belonged and if I actually did belong and to navigate spaces where I didn’t always see myself reflected.

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That upbringing didn’t just shape my resilience — it shaped my values. It taught me that real success isn’t about chasing titles, external validation, or fitting a mold.

 

It’s feeling a deep sense of belonging in your own life.

 

It’s creating alignment between who you are on the inside and how you show up in the world.

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It’s also finding the courage to be your full, unfiltered self — even when it feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable.

 

It's tending to that relationship with yourself.

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In my coaching, I don’t show up as someone who has all the answers. I show up as someone who will walk along your side — with deep respect, curiosity, and compassion — as you reconnect with your own self. I believe you are already whole.

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My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you see yourself clearly again, to trust your inner wisdom, and to support you as you create a life that feels like home.

 

​It would be an honour to support you on your journey.

Certifications

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) - International Coaching Federation

  • LEAN Green Belt®

  • LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator

  • Coaching Out of the Box® Trainer (BC Health Authorities)

  • Workplace Big Five® Profile

 

Education

  • B. Sc. (Dietetics) - UBC

  • Clear Leadership® Course - Gervase Bushe

  • Power Intelligence® Workshop - Julie Diamond

  • International Association of Public Participation Certificate

  • Neufeld Institute​

    • Intensive 1 - Making Sense of Kids

    • Alpha Children 

    • Making Sense of Counterwill 

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Leadership

I bring a diverse portfolio of leadership experience across healthcare, communications, advocacy, and community engagement:​

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  • Regional Manager, Culture & Communications ​

  • Change & Communications Lead ​

  • Patient Care Manager ​

  • Dietitian Media Spokesperson, Global BC Morning News ​

  • Assistant Chief Steward, Health Sciences Association

  • Board Member - Mt. Pleasant Family Centre

  • Chair, Parent Advisory Committee

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Get in touch!

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