Meet our talented team of Coaches
Laura Spiegel
BSc, PCC, ECPC, CMC, MNLP
Life Enhancement & Mentor Coach, Trauma Informed Coach
Certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ360
EMI Therapist, ICF Impact Award (2013)
Founder of BodyMind Interactive
Registered ICF Mentor Coach
Life Enhancement & Mentor Coach, Trauma Informed Coach
Certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ360
EMI Therapist, ICF Impact Award (2013)
Founder of BodyMind Interactive
Registered ICF Mentor Coach
Laura@movingthehumanspirit.com
Laura's Coaching Approach is about offering the opportunity for clients to find solutions to perceived challenges by expanding their perspectives. With deeper awareness, new patterns of thinking and creative approaches become accessible. Ultimately, the clients are empowered with the ability to make choices that are aligned with their values and goals.
Laura specializes in working with clients open to learning about how mindset and behaviours either serve or sabotage them. Recently, she has focused on those seeking to reach their personal best after suffering physical or emotional injury. Her clients have the willingness to make constructive changes so they may lead happy and engaging lives, both personally and professionally.
Laura's Coaching Approach is about offering the opportunity for clients to find solutions to perceived challenges by expanding their perspectives. With deeper awareness, new patterns of thinking and creative approaches become accessible. Ultimately, the clients are empowered with the ability to make choices that are aligned with their values and goals.
Laura specializes in working with clients open to learning about how mindset and behaviours either serve or sabotage them. Recently, she has focused on those seeking to reach their personal best after suffering physical or emotional injury. Her clients have the willingness to make constructive changes so they may lead happy and engaging lives, both personally and professionally.
Jo-Ann Harris
MCC, ECPC,
Director of Coach Training
Coaching Consultant, Mentor Coach
HRDC Certificate: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Third Party Neutral
The Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution
Director of Coach Training
Coaching Consultant, Mentor Coach
HRDC Certificate: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Third Party Neutral
The Canadian Institute of Conflict Resolution
Jo-ann@movingthehumanspirit.com
Jo-Ann Harris is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She has been actively coaching for over 17 years. Her coaching career began as a Registered Nurse and the Professional Practice Coordinator for the Nurse Case Mangers in a large organization in Ontario. Nurse Case Mangers ensured that workers injured in the line of duty received the health care required to return to their activities of daily living and, when possible, to return to gainful employment. Her experience as a military wife for over 20 years supported her in this role through an understanding of the social environment of the Canadian forces. This role later expanded to include Internal Business Coaching for the management team. During this time, she completed a Masters’ Degree in Heath Care Studies with a specialty in Leadership.
Jo-Ann later became the Coordinator for the Performance Coaching Program at Algonquin College. In this role she developed and facilitated coaching courses for the College. Further studies led to a Masters’ Degree in Adult Education and Counseling and accreditation with the Canadian society of Training and Development as a Certified Training and Development Professional.
Jo-Ann later launched her own business – Leading Relationships - and delivered corporate workshops to support building and sustaining interpersonal relationships with people in the work place. This also included private and corporate coaching. At the same time, Jo-Ann continued her studies in coaching, achieving certification in Executive Coaching, Multiple Brain Integration Techniques and Solution Focused Coaching. She became a Certified International Mentor.
Presently, Jo-Ann is the Director of Training for Erickson Coaching International and the lead for mentor training and the ICF accreditation process nationally. Having taught in on-line and in person in 10 countries, Jo-Ann is recognized internationally for her passion for coaching and mentoring, and for her skill in maximizing human potential.
Jo-Ann Harris is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She has been actively coaching for over 17 years. Her coaching career began as a Registered Nurse and the Professional Practice Coordinator for the Nurse Case Mangers in a large organization in Ontario. Nurse Case Mangers ensured that workers injured in the line of duty received the health care required to return to their activities of daily living and, when possible, to return to gainful employment. Her experience as a military wife for over 20 years supported her in this role through an understanding of the social environment of the Canadian forces. This role later expanded to include Internal Business Coaching for the management team. During this time, she completed a Masters’ Degree in Heath Care Studies with a specialty in Leadership.
Jo-Ann later became the Coordinator for the Performance Coaching Program at Algonquin College. In this role she developed and facilitated coaching courses for the College. Further studies led to a Masters’ Degree in Adult Education and Counseling and accreditation with the Canadian society of Training and Development as a Certified Training and Development Professional.
Jo-Ann later launched her own business – Leading Relationships - and delivered corporate workshops to support building and sustaining interpersonal relationships with people in the work place. This also included private and corporate coaching. At the same time, Jo-Ann continued her studies in coaching, achieving certification in Executive Coaching, Multiple Brain Integration Techniques and Solution Focused Coaching. She became a Certified International Mentor.
Presently, Jo-Ann is the Director of Training for Erickson Coaching International and the lead for mentor training and the ICF accreditation process nationally. Having taught in on-line and in person in 10 countries, Jo-Ann is recognized internationally for her passion for coaching and mentoring, and for her skill in maximizing human potential.
Gaby Da Silva
PCC, ECPC, CMC
Certified Professional Trainer
Specialised BACC in Human Relations
Certified Professional Trainer
Specialised BACC in Human Relations
Gaby@movingthehumanspirit.com
Gaby is an experienced interventionist who specializes in coaching, leadership training, and group facilitation. She is a professional certified coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), and a previous Anthony Robbins Coach.
She is a trainer and mentor for the Arts and Science of Coaching, a 16 day coaching certificate program accredited by the International Coach Federation, offered by Erickson Coaching International.
Gaby’s mission is to accompany individuals to increase personal awareness around their needs, emotions and patterns in order to reach their personal power, improve their relationships, increase their vitality and be the authentic leaders of their life. She is also a senior trainer for large companies in Quebec in coaching, emotional intelligence, health and energy at work, communication and leadership.
Prior to being a coach and trainer, Gaby was a strategic analyst for the Controlled Goods Program at Public Works and Government Services Canada, and a manager for the Canadian Dairy Commission.
Gaby speaks three languages; French, English and Portuguese.
Gaby is an experienced interventionist who specializes in coaching, leadership training, and group facilitation. She is a professional certified coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), and a previous Anthony Robbins Coach.
She is a trainer and mentor for the Arts and Science of Coaching, a 16 day coaching certificate program accredited by the International Coach Federation, offered by Erickson Coaching International.
Gaby’s mission is to accompany individuals to increase personal awareness around their needs, emotions and patterns in order to reach their personal power, improve their relationships, increase their vitality and be the authentic leaders of their life. She is also a senior trainer for large companies in Quebec in coaching, emotional intelligence, health and energy at work, communication and leadership.
Prior to being a coach and trainer, Gaby was a strategic analyst for the Controlled Goods Program at Public Works and Government Services Canada, and a manager for the Canadian Dairy Commission.
Gaby speaks three languages; French, English and Portuguese.
Anita Watts
MA, BPE, CEP, ECPC, PCC
Mental Health Police Advisor Committee Member (AB)
Canadian Law Enforcement Committee Member
Mental Health Police Advisor Committee Member (AB)
Canadian Law Enforcement Committee Member
Anita@movingthehumanspirit.com
Anita’s has a keen ability to generate conversation. Her fun loving personality and sense of humour combined with skillful questioning creates an environment of safety that allows individuals to open up to deeper conversations.
She has worked with the RCMP for the past 20 years educating and training Police Officers Resiliency Strategies for both Physical and Mental health. She graduated with an MA from the University of Alberta where she focused on Employee Wellness and Behaviour Modification. She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, with a Certified Exercise Physiologist designation, is an athlete who loves travel and trekking, and a mother to two young men.
Since 1997 Anita has been involved with the RCMP Peer Support program. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress De briefings, and has been involved with supporting Police officers who are in post trauma crisis. More recently her time is spent as a Trainer, teaching police officers; Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Her primary focus has been on the impact of organizational and operational stress, and how it affects all aspects of an individual’s wellness; physical, psychological, social and emotional.
As an Erickson College graduate, Anita’s interest in Psychology and Neuro-Science continues to enlighten her in learning better techniques for assisting individuals dealing with Operational Stress Injuries. She is an active member of the Mental Health Police Advisor Committee in Alberta and the Canadian Law Enforcement Committee which are instrumental in developing programs towards increasing the awareness of Mental Health and Suicide in the Law Enforcement community. Anita has the gift of helping people see the lighter side of situations and truly wants to make a difference in their lives. Anything is possible, you only have one life to live, so live it!
Anita’s has a keen ability to generate conversation. Her fun loving personality and sense of humour combined with skillful questioning creates an environment of safety that allows individuals to open up to deeper conversations.
She has worked with the RCMP for the past 20 years educating and training Police Officers Resiliency Strategies for both Physical and Mental health. She graduated with an MA from the University of Alberta where she focused on Employee Wellness and Behaviour Modification. She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, with a Certified Exercise Physiologist designation, is an athlete who loves travel and trekking, and a mother to two young men.
Since 1997 Anita has been involved with the RCMP Peer Support program. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress De briefings, and has been involved with supporting Police officers who are in post trauma crisis. More recently her time is spent as a Trainer, teaching police officers; Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Her primary focus has been on the impact of organizational and operational stress, and how it affects all aspects of an individual’s wellness; physical, psychological, social and emotional.
As an Erickson College graduate, Anita’s interest in Psychology and Neuro-Science continues to enlighten her in learning better techniques for assisting individuals dealing with Operational Stress Injuries. She is an active member of the Mental Health Police Advisor Committee in Alberta and the Canadian Law Enforcement Committee which are instrumental in developing programs towards increasing the awareness of Mental Health and Suicide in the Law Enforcement community. Anita has the gift of helping people see the lighter side of situations and truly wants to make a difference in their lives. Anything is possible, you only have one life to live, so live it!
Nathalie Laurin
BA (Psyc), ECPC, ACC
Bilingual - French & English
Bilingual - French & English
Nathalie@movingthehumanspirit.com
Nathalie Laurin is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Having worked in the non-profit, private and public service sectors, Nathalie has gained a myriad of work and life experience. She worked in the areas of mental health, training and development, early childhood, disaster response, health promotion, addiction services, business planning and development, risk management and social services.
Presently, Nathalie runs her own coaching business – MamaCoach – in which she supports moms struggling with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. She is also employed with the Department of Fisheries and Ocean to develop and implement an internal coaching network. As part of this project, she supports coaches with their training and development in addition to coaching employees of the Department. Lastly, Nathalie is a training assistant with Erickson College in the Arts and Science of Coaching program and runs a group coaching program for coaches in training.
On a personal note, Nathalie has firsthand experience with overcoming PTSD and most recently Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Nathalie has experienced her own struggles with mental health and the necessity for a strong support system. Her recovery has fueled her passion to work with people who are determined to overcome their struggles and who want to build a life they love.
In addition to loving her work as a coach, Nathalie enjoys caring for her active two year old son, being a dedicated life partner to her husband and seeking out new adventures. Nathalie loves the outdoors - canoeing, hiking, camping, gardening – as well as playing sports.
Nathalie Laurin is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Having worked in the non-profit, private and public service sectors, Nathalie has gained a myriad of work and life experience. She worked in the areas of mental health, training and development, early childhood, disaster response, health promotion, addiction services, business planning and development, risk management and social services.
Presently, Nathalie runs her own coaching business – MamaCoach – in which she supports moms struggling with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. She is also employed with the Department of Fisheries and Ocean to develop and implement an internal coaching network. As part of this project, she supports coaches with their training and development in addition to coaching employees of the Department. Lastly, Nathalie is a training assistant with Erickson College in the Arts and Science of Coaching program and runs a group coaching program for coaches in training.
On a personal note, Nathalie has firsthand experience with overcoming PTSD and most recently Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Nathalie has experienced her own struggles with mental health and the necessity for a strong support system. Her recovery has fueled her passion to work with people who are determined to overcome their struggles and who want to build a life they love.
In addition to loving her work as a coach, Nathalie enjoys caring for her active two year old son, being a dedicated life partner to her husband and seeking out new adventures. Nathalie loves the outdoors - canoeing, hiking, camping, gardening – as well as playing sports.
Sophie Bizeul
MA (Dist.), PCC, ECPC, BCC
Advanced Skill Training
ICF Registered Mentor Coach
Trilingual - French, English & Spanish
Advanced Skill Training
ICF Registered Mentor Coach
Trilingual - French, English & Spanish
Sophie@movingthehumanspirit.com
In addition to being a trainer and mentor coach for a leading coach training organization, Sophie works as a coach for a world-renowned peak performance strategist. As a trilingual certified professional coach (French, English, Spanish) accredited by the International Coach Federation, she works with a wide range of clients, ranging from private individuals to business owners and mid-to-top executives coming from diverse industries in the public and private sectors across North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Sophie has over 4,000 hours of combined coaching, mentoring, supervision and training experience. Typical topics include: career exploration, life transitions, motivation, leadership, communication, time management, work-life balance, fear, stress, conflict management, PTSD, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to name a few.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Coaching, Training/Facilitation, Coach Mentoring/ICF Certification, Coach Supervision, French/English/Spanish
Career Management, Stress Management, International Corporate Experience, DISC Psychometric Assessment, Project Management
In addition to being a trainer and mentor coach for a leading coach training organization, Sophie works as a coach for a world-renowned peak performance strategist. As a trilingual certified professional coach (French, English, Spanish) accredited by the International Coach Federation, she works with a wide range of clients, ranging from private individuals to business owners and mid-to-top executives coming from diverse industries in the public and private sectors across North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Sophie has over 4,000 hours of combined coaching, mentoring, supervision and training experience. Typical topics include: career exploration, life transitions, motivation, leadership, communication, time management, work-life balance, fear, stress, conflict management, PTSD, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to name a few.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Coaching, Training/Facilitation, Coach Mentoring/ICF Certification, Coach Supervision, French/English/Spanish
Career Management, Stress Management, International Corporate Experience, DISC Psychometric Assessment, Project Management
Suzanne Delisle
PCC, ICF Registered Coach
CPA, CA, ASC, ECPC
Bilingual - French & English
CPA, CA, ASC, ECPC
Bilingual - French & English
Suzanne@movingthehumanspirit.com
With more than 25 years of experience in team management in both small and large organizations, Suzanne has a great understanding of the business world and does this by prioritizing the human being. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Board Administrator, her experience in private and public companies demonstrates a significant knowledge in having performed in these different areas with great success.
In addition to her career and coaching activities, Suzanne has accumulated over 700 hours of «Erickson Coaching», with a large variety of clients, ranging from individual coaching, to managers and the development of their teams. Typical topics are: management leadership & stress; career transition; assertiveness & conflict management; time management & work life balance; self-confidence & fear.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Management Leadership, Team Management, Co Development of Teams, Development of Consciousness, Career Transition, Stress Management, NOVA, Psychometric Assessment.
With more than 25 years of experience in team management in both small and large organizations, Suzanne has a great understanding of the business world and does this by prioritizing the human being. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Board Administrator, her experience in private and public companies demonstrates a significant knowledge in having performed in these different areas with great success.
In addition to her career and coaching activities, Suzanne has accumulated over 700 hours of «Erickson Coaching», with a large variety of clients, ranging from individual coaching, to managers and the development of their teams. Typical topics are: management leadership & stress; career transition; assertiveness & conflict management; time management & work life balance; self-confidence & fear.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Management Leadership, Team Management, Co Development of Teams, Development of Consciousness, Career Transition, Stress Management, NOVA, Psychometric Assessment.
Ann Bois
ACC, ECPC
ICF Registered Coach
Bilingual - French & English
ICF Registered Coach
Bilingual - French & English
Ann@movingthehumanspirit.com
Ann Bois is an Accredited Certified Coach (ACC) and an active member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). In her practice as an Erickson International Solution-Focused coach, she does her utmost to help clients discover their full potential and take concrete actions in line with their aspirations and life goals. Ann brings strategic savvy, a profound passion for human relations and the desire to share the wealth of experience acquired over a multifaceted career.
She possesses extensive experience in the fields of advertising, cultural journalism, magazine publishing and college-level teaching. The founder of her own company, Tendances Communication, she swiftly rose to become one of the most popular Canadian public and media relations professionals. Today, alongside coaching Ann offers PR consultations to clients involved largely in lifestyle and higher education and business training programs. Fully bilingual, she is proficient in both English and French.
Ann Bois is an Accredited Certified Coach (ACC) and an active member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). In her practice as an Erickson International Solution-Focused coach, she does her utmost to help clients discover their full potential and take concrete actions in line with their aspirations and life goals. Ann brings strategic savvy, a profound passion for human relations and the desire to share the wealth of experience acquired over a multifaceted career.
She possesses extensive experience in the fields of advertising, cultural journalism, magazine publishing and college-level teaching. The founder of her own company, Tendances Communication, she swiftly rose to become one of the most popular Canadian public and media relations professionals. Today, alongside coaching Ann offers PR consultations to clients involved largely in lifestyle and higher education and business training programs. Fully bilingual, she is proficient in both English and French.
Laurie Fenske
PCC, ECPC
ICF Registered Mentor Coach
Personal Financial Planner
Elder Planning Certificate
ICF Registered Mentor Coach
Personal Financial Planner
Elder Planning Certificate
Laurie@movingthehumanspirit.com
Laurie Fenske forged her coaching skills during a distinguished career in the financial services industry. After being mentored by her father at his investment firm, she grew into sales and management roles before following her passion into the world of coaching in 2015. Today, she offers solution-based coaching to clients throughout Canada and the United States.
Prior to opening her boutique private coaching practice, Laurie developed a reputation for performance and achievement in positions with firms such as RBC Investments, Sunlife, The Co-operators and Servus. Along the way, she garnered a number of awards, including Financial Planner of the Year, Highest External Sales, Quick Start Achiever, and Western Region Builder. During her tenure in the Financial Services sector, she completed the PFP (Personal Financial Planner), EPC (Elder Planning Certificate) and PCC (Professional Certified Coach) designations.
Laurie focuses her high-energy executive coaching sessions to achieve substantial improvements in the areas of productivity, leadership skills, staff management, and communication. In team coaching sessions, she utilizes behavioral analysis to enable team members to better understand their colleagues, in the goal of working together more harmoniously.
These days, Laurie is an energetic, contributing member to her community in the Edmonton area, along with her husband Dave. Avid fans of both football and hockey, they also enjoy watching curling and playing golf. She holds the position of Vice President for her local Business Ladies Golf League, is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and is known for her passion for gardening.
Laurie Fenske forged her coaching skills during a distinguished career in the financial services industry. After being mentored by her father at his investment firm, she grew into sales and management roles before following her passion into the world of coaching in 2015. Today, she offers solution-based coaching to clients throughout Canada and the United States.
Prior to opening her boutique private coaching practice, Laurie developed a reputation for performance and achievement in positions with firms such as RBC Investments, Sunlife, The Co-operators and Servus. Along the way, she garnered a number of awards, including Financial Planner of the Year, Highest External Sales, Quick Start Achiever, and Western Region Builder. During her tenure in the Financial Services sector, she completed the PFP (Personal Financial Planner), EPC (Elder Planning Certificate) and PCC (Professional Certified Coach) designations.
Laurie focuses her high-energy executive coaching sessions to achieve substantial improvements in the areas of productivity, leadership skills, staff management, and communication. In team coaching sessions, she utilizes behavioral analysis to enable team members to better understand their colleagues, in the goal of working together more harmoniously.
These days, Laurie is an energetic, contributing member to her community in the Edmonton area, along with her husband Dave. Avid fans of both football and hockey, they also enjoy watching curling and playing golf. She holds the position of Vice President for her local Business Ladies Golf League, is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and is known for her passion for gardening.
Kalyna Miletic
B.Comm (Disc.), PCC, ECPC
ICF Registered Coach
Trilingual - English, Portuguese & Croatian
ICF Registered Coach
Trilingual - English, Portuguese & Croatian
Kalyna@movingthehumanspirit.com
Kalyna has dedicated her life to supporting clients to challenge their status quo and take the leap to create a life that’s authentically rewarding. She has a relentless drive for helping clients perform at the top of their game. She’s a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and incorporates learnings from her training as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200.)
Kalyna has worked with clients from 17 countries and has supported them with over 1,000 client hours to date. She coaches individuals and groups utilizing a solution focused coaching approach. Her programs are delivered through online courses, live group coaching, speaking events and one on one sessions online. Kalyna is also on the faculty of Erickson International assisting to facilitate their ICF certified coaching program.
Areas of Expertise:
Coaching, Group Training/Facilitation,
Career Management and Transition, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Performance Coaching, Negotiations Strategies, Corporate Performance Management Systems Design and Implementation, Project Management.
Kalyna has dedicated her life to supporting clients to challenge their status quo and take the leap to create a life that’s authentically rewarding. She has a relentless drive for helping clients perform at the top of their game. She’s a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and incorporates learnings from her training as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200.)
Kalyna has worked with clients from 17 countries and has supported them with over 1,000 client hours to date. She coaches individuals and groups utilizing a solution focused coaching approach. Her programs are delivered through online courses, live group coaching, speaking events and one on one sessions online. Kalyna is also on the faculty of Erickson International assisting to facilitate their ICF certified coaching program.
Areas of Expertise:
Coaching, Group Training/Facilitation,
Career Management and Transition, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Performance Coaching, Negotiations Strategies, Corporate Performance Management Systems Design and Implementation, Project Management.
Anne-Laure Marcadet
ACC, ECPC
ICF Member
ICF Member
Anne-laure@movingthehumanspirit.com
Trained in law, management, philanthropy and Coaching, Anne-Laure Marcadet worked for more than 15 years as a manager and coach in the public and community sectors, particularly in the health and social services sector. She is a professional Coach certified by the International Coach Federation.
Passionate about the complexity of human relationships, she accompanies people and organizations to discover what is important to them, to create the confidence and skills they need, and finally to dare to make a lasting impression.
Combining very practical management tools and self-listening coaching methods, its various programs aim at transforming people and organizations by allowing them to lay the groundwork for sustainable actions that promote the well-being of people and the support of the community, while maintaining their financial equilibrium.
Trained in law, management, philanthropy and Coaching, Anne-Laure Marcadet worked for more than 15 years as a manager and coach in the public and community sectors, particularly in the health and social services sector. She is a professional Coach certified by the International Coach Federation.
Passionate about the complexity of human relationships, she accompanies people and organizations to discover what is important to them, to create the confidence and skills they need, and finally to dare to make a lasting impression.
Combining very practical management tools and self-listening coaching methods, its various programs aim at transforming people and organizations by allowing them to lay the groundwork for sustainable actions that promote the well-being of people and the support of the community, while maintaining their financial equilibrium.
Isabelle St-Jean
RSW, PCC
Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner
Author, Seminar Leader, Facilitator, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner
Author, Seminar Leader, Facilitator, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Isabelle@movingthehumanspirit.com
Driven by a passion for personal and human potential development, Isabelle completed the Arts and Science of Coaching with Erickson College in 2004 and, with advanced coaching studies in 2012, earned accreditation as a Professional Certified Coach with International Coach Federation since 2014. Building on her interest for working with people in life transitions, Isabelle researched and wrote about the challenges and opportunities of midlife which resulted in the publication of her book: Living Forward, Giving Back: A Practical Guide to Fulfillment in Midlife and Beyond. With the intent to support retiring professionals to proactively create a fulfilling re-engagement, Isabelle completed a certification as a Retirement Coach with Retirement Options based in the U.S.
For the past ten years, she has worked with individuals, groups and couples, coast to coast, supporting them to navigate work/life transitions, such as career change, business start-up, relationship challenges and retirement. Following a recent certification as a Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy practitioner, Isabelle has also been working with people who have experienced trauma, grief and traumatic stress; helping them to integrate and heal as well as regain more vitality and move forward with joy.
Expanding her passion for development into organizational development, Isabelle completed a graduate level Certificate in Authentic Leadership at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado in 2005. She also initiated and co-authored an award-winning anthology entitled: Einstein’s Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination, and Excellence in the Workplace. As a member of the B.C. association of Human Resources Professionals, Isabelle is a regular contributor to their quarterly magazine PeopleTalk.
Driven by a passion for personal and human potential development, Isabelle completed the Arts and Science of Coaching with Erickson College in 2004 and, with advanced coaching studies in 2012, earned accreditation as a Professional Certified Coach with International Coach Federation since 2014. Building on her interest for working with people in life transitions, Isabelle researched and wrote about the challenges and opportunities of midlife which resulted in the publication of her book: Living Forward, Giving Back: A Practical Guide to Fulfillment in Midlife and Beyond. With the intent to support retiring professionals to proactively create a fulfilling re-engagement, Isabelle completed a certification as a Retirement Coach with Retirement Options based in the U.S.
For the past ten years, she has worked with individuals, groups and couples, coast to coast, supporting them to navigate work/life transitions, such as career change, business start-up, relationship challenges and retirement. Following a recent certification as a Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy practitioner, Isabelle has also been working with people who have experienced trauma, grief and traumatic stress; helping them to integrate and heal as well as regain more vitality and move forward with joy.
Expanding her passion for development into organizational development, Isabelle completed a graduate level Certificate in Authentic Leadership at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado in 2005. She also initiated and co-authored an award-winning anthology entitled: Einstein’s Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination, and Excellence in the Workplace. As a member of the B.C. association of Human Resources Professionals, Isabelle is a regular contributor to their quarterly magazine PeopleTalk.
Testimonials
"On behalf of my husband and myself I would like to take this opportunity to explain our post- COPE experience over the past 6 months with our life-coach Anita Watts. Shortly after completion of our 5 day COPE program were delighted to be paired up with our life coach Anita Watts. My husband was a former police officer and Anita was the "perfect fit" for us! From our very first session, Anita was extremely easy to talk to, very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Throughout our sessions she remained patient, astute, mindful and empathetic regarding our situation and concerns. She always explained her methods and why she was using them at the time. Anita was our constant "cheer-leader"! Ever enthusiastic and positive. Anita was always giving us a morality "boost" and offering nuggets of wisdom to help us utilize our COPE tools. She provided interesting exercises and techniques to keep us focused, pumped and open-minded throughout our 6 month sessions. All the while, her keen perception and sense of humour kept things lighthearted and positive. Jim and I always looked forward to our upcoming appointment with Anita, confident that she would be able to guide us wisely on whatever issue we needed to focus on at the time, yet each session was skillfully built on the one before. Throughout our coaching sessions Jim and I have learned to respect each other's feelings and thoughts, express our feelings honestly with each other, how to handle "triggers" when they arise and how to deal with conflict in a calm and mature manner. Jim and I are confident that Anita helped us reach most of our COPE goals! We realize that we have a lifetime challenge ahead but thanks to COPE and Anita, we now have extended knowledge and 6 months of practice under our belts as a base to continue this on our own and with the guidance of our own local psychologists. We believe Anita enhanced our coaching experience by giving us timely advice, tools, confidence and greater communication skills. Jim and I are optimistic that we can continue to grow and utilize these newly acquired skills to the best of our abilities and on a regular basis from here on in. In addition to all the above, Anita was always very accommodating in regards to booking or re-scheduling around our needs and time zone. Although our coaching sessions have ended, I wouldn't hesitate to call Anita in an emergency as I know she would "be there" if the need arose. We sincerely hope that we may one day meet her in person as she has be such a wonderful mentor during our PTSD journey!"
Jim and Rosanne Butler, 2019 COPE Program Participants
"There was a considerable amount of self-discovery involved for us both. Anita has helped us both in this area, and we are still working on it. We are able to have more productive conversations. There is less anger, and more compassion and understanding. For both of us, getting to know Anita. We felt she cared, and often went above and beyond to make sure our sessions had results. We greatly appreciated Anita's gentle but firm approach with us. We didn't feel criticized, but rather encouraged us to see things about ourselves in our own time. We see how vital Phase 2 is to the success of COPE participants. COPE taught us what was going wrong, but the coaching helped us begin to fix it. We each needed to explore our actions and see how we were contributing to difficulties we were experiencing."
Luc & Sherry Beauvais, 2018 COPE Program Participant
"Our main takeaway is the realization that we do more deeper communication with each other and we are more open and honest with each other. John's main goal at the beginning was that he wanted to be more heard and at the end of the 6 months he feels that their messages come across differently to each other in a way that he is being heard and is at a 9 on a scale of 10. Allie feels she is listening more and has gotten much better at understanding John's condition. Both Allie and I feel the program has definitely been worth having and doing. Having weekly check ins has made it that much more successful. When I look at similar programs that are a weekend or 10 days, once it is over, thats it! Had we just had the weekend program without the follow up coaching we would not have followed through with the skills that we learned plus we learned even more with the added 6 months of coaching. We now do our own modified PITT - what it has done for us is opened the lines of communication. We are still together and function much better now. We will continue to keep doing the things we have been doing through this process. Keeping it simple will be the key for us. Thank you Anita."
Allie & John, 2018 COPE Program Participant
"In speaking with Anita, it forced me to think, listen and clearly articulate responses because of her excellent listening and communication skills. Anita invigorated clear and thought provoking conversation. She has outstanding listening skills that shapes conversations towards achieving personal goals. I certainly can say that when a person rationally and respectfully communicates and receives the same in return, that was a powerful process for me to experience. Anita always focused on the solution. We didn't dwell on the past or the problem, but continued to look at solutions. She had a way of communicating that stimulated my mind and forced me to be more open and able to rationalize more effectively and think more clearly. Her coaching has drastically contributed in giving me the ability to "focus" and define my "purpose". Exposure to her skills have enabled me to focus on what matters in life for me and my future."
Charles Solomons - COPE Program 2017
“Coaching sessions with Laura helped me to see my partner as an ally and work towards better understanding each other. We set goals to grow as individuals and as a couple, and achieved what we set out to accomplish.”
Jane Arbing, RSW, Social Worker | COPE Program Participant | Charlottetown, PEI | 2016
"One of the many benefits of working through the COPE program and then continuing for 6 months with Susan, our life coach - was the accountability aspect. Our weekly sessions with Susan kept both my husband and I on task with our personal and relationship goals. It forced us to be accountable to achieving those goals that were specific, measurable and time sensitive. In the hectic business of our lives, it's easy to lose focus of the health of the relationships that matter most. Susan has given us the tools to navigate through our own relationship complexities. In her wisdom and professionalism, she guided us to uncover new perspectives and ideas that created a more cohesive relationship through improved & effective communications."
Kerry (Participant of COPE program)
Jim and Rosanne Butler, 2019 COPE Program Participants
"There was a considerable amount of self-discovery involved for us both. Anita has helped us both in this area, and we are still working on it. We are able to have more productive conversations. There is less anger, and more compassion and understanding. For both of us, getting to know Anita. We felt she cared, and often went above and beyond to make sure our sessions had results. We greatly appreciated Anita's gentle but firm approach with us. We didn't feel criticized, but rather encouraged us to see things about ourselves in our own time. We see how vital Phase 2 is to the success of COPE participants. COPE taught us what was going wrong, but the coaching helped us begin to fix it. We each needed to explore our actions and see how we were contributing to difficulties we were experiencing."
Luc & Sherry Beauvais, 2018 COPE Program Participant
"Our main takeaway is the realization that we do more deeper communication with each other and we are more open and honest with each other. John's main goal at the beginning was that he wanted to be more heard and at the end of the 6 months he feels that their messages come across differently to each other in a way that he is being heard and is at a 9 on a scale of 10. Allie feels she is listening more and has gotten much better at understanding John's condition. Both Allie and I feel the program has definitely been worth having and doing. Having weekly check ins has made it that much more successful. When I look at similar programs that are a weekend or 10 days, once it is over, thats it! Had we just had the weekend program without the follow up coaching we would not have followed through with the skills that we learned plus we learned even more with the added 6 months of coaching. We now do our own modified PITT - what it has done for us is opened the lines of communication. We are still together and function much better now. We will continue to keep doing the things we have been doing through this process. Keeping it simple will be the key for us. Thank you Anita."
Allie & John, 2018 COPE Program Participant
"In speaking with Anita, it forced me to think, listen and clearly articulate responses because of her excellent listening and communication skills. Anita invigorated clear and thought provoking conversation. She has outstanding listening skills that shapes conversations towards achieving personal goals. I certainly can say that when a person rationally and respectfully communicates and receives the same in return, that was a powerful process for me to experience. Anita always focused on the solution. We didn't dwell on the past or the problem, but continued to look at solutions. She had a way of communicating that stimulated my mind and forced me to be more open and able to rationalize more effectively and think more clearly. Her coaching has drastically contributed in giving me the ability to "focus" and define my "purpose". Exposure to her skills have enabled me to focus on what matters in life for me and my future."
Charles Solomons - COPE Program 2017
“Coaching sessions with Laura helped me to see my partner as an ally and work towards better understanding each other. We set goals to grow as individuals and as a couple, and achieved what we set out to accomplish.”
Jane Arbing, RSW, Social Worker | COPE Program Participant | Charlottetown, PEI | 2016
"One of the many benefits of working through the COPE program and then continuing for 6 months with Susan, our life coach - was the accountability aspect. Our weekly sessions with Susan kept both my husband and I on task with our personal and relationship goals. It forced us to be accountable to achieving those goals that were specific, measurable and time sensitive. In the hectic business of our lives, it's easy to lose focus of the health of the relationships that matter most. Susan has given us the tools to navigate through our own relationship complexities. In her wisdom and professionalism, she guided us to uncover new perspectives and ideas that created a more cohesive relationship through improved & effective communications."
Kerry (Participant of COPE program)