Meet our talented team of Coaches
Laura Spiegel
MA, MCC, CMC, RCC, SEP
Master Certified Coach (ICF-MCC)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Certified Mentor Coach (CMC, ICF Registered)
Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Therapist (SEP)
Certified Limbic & Eye Movement Integration Coach
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (EQ-i 2.0/EQ360)
Certified Master Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Winner of ICF Vancouver Charter Chapter Impact Award (2013)
Master Certified Coach (ICF-MCC)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Certified Mentor Coach (CMC, ICF Registered)
Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Therapist (SEP)
Certified Limbic & Eye Movement Integration Coach
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (EQ-i 2.0/EQ360)
Certified Master Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Winner of ICF Vancouver Charter Chapter Impact Award (2013)
Laura@movingthehumanspirit.com
COUNSELLOR, COACH, AND SOMATIC TRAUMA THERAPIST
Laura Spiegel, MA, MCC, CMC, RCC, SEP founded BodyMind Interactive in 2009.
Laura holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science where she was honoured as valedictorian. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her training in Eye Movement Integration and Somatic Experiencing® supports her holistic approach, underscoring her passion for body-mind integration.
Laura is an ICF Master Certified Coach, Certified Mentor Coach, as well as a Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Limbic Coach. She was bestowed with the prestigious inaugural ICF Vancouver Charter Chapter Impact Award in 2013, celebrating coaching excellence and transforming lives.
Drawing from academic, professional, and intuitive experience, Laura has learned about the structure of how we react, think, strategize and respond – to thoughts, images, sounds, sensations and emotions. Laura guides you to fortify your inner resources, assisting you to attain a more empowered and centred version of yourself.
COUNSELLOR, COACH, AND SOMATIC TRAUMA THERAPIST
Laura Spiegel, MA, MCC, CMC, RCC, SEP founded BodyMind Interactive in 2009.
Laura holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science where she was honoured as valedictorian. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Her training in Eye Movement Integration and Somatic Experiencing® supports her holistic approach, underscoring her passion for body-mind integration.
Laura is an ICF Master Certified Coach, Certified Mentor Coach, as well as a Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Limbic Coach. She was bestowed with the prestigious inaugural ICF Vancouver Charter Chapter Impact Award in 2013, celebrating coaching excellence and transforming lives.
Drawing from academic, professional, and intuitive experience, Laura has learned about the structure of how we react, think, strategize and respond – to thoughts, images, sounds, sensations and emotions. Laura guides you to fortify your inner resources, assisting you to attain a more empowered and centred version of yourself.
Gaby Da Silva
PCC, ECPC, CMC
Certified Professional Trainer
Specialised BACC in Human Relations
Trilingual - French, English & Portuguese
Certified Professional Trainer
Specialised BACC in Human Relations
Trilingual - French, English & Portuguese
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 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.
Anita Watts
MA, BPE, CEP, ECPC, PCC
Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Mental Health Police Advisor Committee Member (AB)
Canadian Law Enforcement Committee Member
Certified Trauma Informed Coach
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
Certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ360
Bilingual - French & English
Certified EQ-i 2.0/EQ360
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
After spending 7 years on the Anthony Robbins Coaching team, Sophie established her private practice. As a trilingual Master Certified Coach (French, English, Spanish), she works with a wide range of international 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.
In all of her work, Sophie aims to create a space aligned with Rumi’s words: “Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”
CREDENTIALS: ICF Master Certified Coach, Master’s in Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Erickson Coaching International Trainer, Erickson Solution-Focused Certified Professional Coach, Independent ICF Assessor, Accredited CSA Global Coach Supervisor
After spending 7 years on the Anthony Robbins Coaching team, Sophie established her private practice. As a trilingual Master Certified Coach (French, English, Spanish), she works with a wide range of international 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.
In all of her work, Sophie aims to create a space aligned with Rumi’s words: “Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”
CREDENTIALS: ICF Master Certified Coach, Master’s in Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Erickson Coaching International Trainer, Erickson Solution-Focused Certified Professional Coach, Independent ICF Assessor, Accredited CSA Global Coach Supervisor
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
Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with ACCT (Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists)
Author, Seminar Leader, Facilitator, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Bilingual - French & English
Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Relational Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with ACCT (Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists)
Author, Seminar Leader, Facilitator, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Bilingual - French & English
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.
Alex Ibbotson
Leadership & Life Coach, Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Canadian Ranger – 4CRPG, Canadian Forces
Emergency Medical Responder, BC Ambulance
MA LEAD Student, Royal Roads University
Director, Officer of the Hunt, Rocky Mountain Métis Association
Canadian Ranger – 4CRPG, Canadian Forces
Emergency Medical Responder, BC Ambulance
MA LEAD Student, Royal Roads University
Director, Officer of the Hunt, Rocky Mountain Métis Association
Alex@movingthehumanspirit.com
Alex’s enthusiastic drive for discovery fueled by the core value of “growth” has propelled her through many amazing experiences in her life. Her ability and desire to genuinely connect with and learn from others is apparent through her work in several sectors. By unlocking the source of each individual’s internal drive, Alex engages her clients to new heights in a safe and secure environment.
Alex supports her clients to build a pure understanding of what is essential to them by anchoring goals with their core values. This foundation results in a deep satisfaction of focused choices and an authentic direction unique to each individual. Alex has experienced PTSD and other psychological barriers of progression. It is with this background that she can provide a valuable awareness to assist clients in overcoming hurdles that may prevent them from succeeding.
Alex is a snowmobile mountain riding instructor for the Canadian Armed Forces. She lives for the mountains and the adventure they give. Through her life coaching and leadership learning, Alex has achieved her goals and created her dreams. It is her passion to share this winning formula with others. Working with Alex gives you a glimpse into a world of possibility.
“In The Heart of Change, Kotter and Cohen (2002) assert, ‘People change what they do less because they are given analysis that shifts their thinking than because they are shown a truth that influences their feelings." (Lafferty & Alford, 2010, p.35).
Alex’s enthusiastic drive for discovery fueled by the core value of “growth” has propelled her through many amazing experiences in her life. Her ability and desire to genuinely connect with and learn from others is apparent through her work in several sectors. By unlocking the source of each individual’s internal drive, Alex engages her clients to new heights in a safe and secure environment.
Alex supports her clients to build a pure understanding of what is essential to them by anchoring goals with their core values. This foundation results in a deep satisfaction of focused choices and an authentic direction unique to each individual. Alex has experienced PTSD and other psychological barriers of progression. It is with this background that she can provide a valuable awareness to assist clients in overcoming hurdles that may prevent them from succeeding.
Alex is a snowmobile mountain riding instructor for the Canadian Armed Forces. She lives for the mountains and the adventure they give. Through her life coaching and leadership learning, Alex has achieved her goals and created her dreams. It is her passion to share this winning formula with others. Working with Alex gives you a glimpse into a world of possibility.
“In The Heart of Change, Kotter and Cohen (2002) assert, ‘People change what they do less because they are given analysis that shifts their thinking than because they are shown a truth that influences their feelings." (Lafferty & Alford, 2010, p.35).
Liane Vail
ACC, Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Masters in Education Counselling Mental Health Commission of Canada Facilitator for
The Working Mind First Responders: for Leadership, Primary, Train the trainer, and Family Package
The Working Mind: for Employee, Manager and Train the trainer
Certified Grief Counsellor, RCMP Member EAP Coordinator (N.B.)
Critical Incident Stress Management, Certified Conflict Resolution
Certified EQ-i 2.0, Certified Conflict Management/Mediation
Bilingual - French & English
Masters in Education Counselling Mental Health Commission of Canada Facilitator for
The Working Mind First Responders: for Leadership, Primary, Train the trainer, and Family Package
The Working Mind: for Employee, Manager and Train the trainer
Certified Grief Counsellor, RCMP Member EAP Coordinator (N.B.)
Critical Incident Stress Management, Certified Conflict Resolution
Certified EQ-i 2.0, Certified Conflict Management/Mediation
Bilingual - French & English
Liane@movingthehumanspirit.com
Liane began her career as an RCMP Officer in Nequac, New Brunswick in 1993. In partnership with the Department of National Defence she helped develop a workshop used by DND tailored to first responders. This workshop known as the Road to Mental Readiness was approved by the Commissioner of the RCMP and is a mandatory workshop for all RCMP employees.
Liane received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award for her dedication and exceptional work as Coordinator of the Member Employee Assistance Program. She has been presented with the Commanding Officer’s achievement award for her time as the Return to Work Coordinator. She was commended by the Commanding Officer for her role in ensuring the emotional wellbeing of members directly/indirectly involved in the June 4th, 2014 shooting in Moncton, N.B.
A highlight of her career was the approval of the Road to Mental Readiness at a National level. It is now being implemented across the country. Liane is involved with the SPARK training program through the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Liane’s work to optimize the mental health and wellbeing of the Public-Safety Answering point (PSAP) employees of Fredericton has proved successful with its expansion of the services to all their first responders for the city of Fredericton. A true sign of the commitment to her work.
Liane is a highly qualified coach with exceptional skills in crisis counselling and mediation. Her inquisitive follow through helps clients determine any barriers to their progress. Her encouragement to use positive coping strategies in handling stress, combined with being readily available when you require support makes her an outstanding contribution in the healing trauma process.
Liane began her career as an RCMP Officer in Nequac, New Brunswick in 1993. In partnership with the Department of National Defence she helped develop a workshop used by DND tailored to first responders. This workshop known as the Road to Mental Readiness was approved by the Commissioner of the RCMP and is a mandatory workshop for all RCMP employees.
Liane received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award for her dedication and exceptional work as Coordinator of the Member Employee Assistance Program. She has been presented with the Commanding Officer’s achievement award for her time as the Return to Work Coordinator. She was commended by the Commanding Officer for her role in ensuring the emotional wellbeing of members directly/indirectly involved in the June 4th, 2014 shooting in Moncton, N.B.
A highlight of her career was the approval of the Road to Mental Readiness at a National level. It is now being implemented across the country. Liane is involved with the SPARK training program through the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Liane’s work to optimize the mental health and wellbeing of the Public-Safety Answering point (PSAP) employees of Fredericton has proved successful with its expansion of the services to all their first responders for the city of Fredericton. A true sign of the commitment to her work.
Liane is a highly qualified coach with exceptional skills in crisis counselling and mediation. Her inquisitive follow through helps clients determine any barriers to their progress. Her encouragement to use positive coping strategies in handling stress, combined with being readily available when you require support makes her an outstanding contribution in the healing trauma process.