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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 

Leadership

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

  • 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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