meet the team

ABE BROWN, MBA

Founder, Certified Flourishing Coach™

Abe Brown, MBA, CMCT, CPHSA is the Coach’s Coach, and is an Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, and High-Performance Leadership Coach. He is the founder of Certified Flourishing Coaching™, the Flourishing Life Coaching Program™, and Flourishing Workplace. Abe is also the author of the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Programs.

Abe is known as the Coach’s Coach, and for being people-first. He is most passionate about supporting people, relationships, entrepreneurs, businesses, and non-profits to thrive. Flourishing people produce flourishing relationships, businesses, and workplaces, along with high performance and profound positive impact. Abe is also passionate about workplace mental health and changing the world by changing the workplace. Along with the team at Wellness Innovate, Abe is the creator of Flourishing Workplaces™. 

Abe has started or led several businesses and non-profits into the tens of millions of dollars, and has worked in the entrepreneur space, the corporate space, and the non-profit space at Senior Executive levels. As past President of one of the largest Life & Executive Coach Training and Certification organizations in the world for 13 years, Abe trained and certified thousands of Life Coaches and Executive Coaches in North America and around the world. Abe is focused on coaching leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs towards high-performance, resilience, and over-the-top results in both life and business. Abe has also been a professional speaker for over two decades, has spoken professionally in 4 continents and over 20 countries around the world, and has spoke to audiences of tens of thousands. Abe has also been an ordained Minister since 1995, having pastored three churches in that time period, was a Registered Therapist for almost 10 years, and also served as Academic Dean of a Bible College for 8 years.

Abe and the global team are pioneering the very first evidence-based coaching model that taps into the psychology of flourishing with a certified coaching practitioner lens.

Abe earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business and a Master’s in Religious Education and Counselling.

dr wayne hammond, phd

Senior Advisor, Certified Flourishing Coach™

Dr. Hammond is a founding partner and CSO with Flourishing Life Technologies in Calgary, Alberta and holds an adjunct status with Ambrose University and the School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Wayne is a Senior Advisor to the Certified Flourishing Coaching Program™.

Over the past 30 years, Wayne has primarily worked with complex youth and their families and is considered a leading expert on the concept of resilience and positive psychology and its application to positive youth and adult development as well as enhancing strengths capacity building and well-being in the context of academic, organizational and community culture. He has served in clinical supervisory capacities, worked in a comprehensive residential treatment centre and has provided clinical services in an inpatient/outpatient forensic setting as well as an adolescent comorbidity program based in a hospital setting.  

As part of his professional practice, Wayne has published several scientific articles and developed an innovative framework for evaluating resilience and human flourishing. He has also been an active lecturer with regard to understanding the role of human flourishing and well-being and the implications for nurturing positive coping and mental health through a strength-based approach to preparing people and organizations to thrive. His speciality is neuroscience and the evidence around resiliency.

Dr. Hammond is a Senior Advisor to Certified Flourishing Coaching™ and to the Global Coaching Certification Association. As the Founding Partner and CSO of Flourishing Life, Dr. Hammond is partnering in our efforts to create strengths-based practice and coaching models for various certifications that draw upon the Flourishing Life model of applied practice and the use of the Flourishing Life Questionnaire (FLQ). Dr. Wayne is excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program in Calgary, Alberta.

cynthia chau-hoang

Director of Sales, Certified Flourishing Coach™

As the Director of Sales & Client Support for Certified Flourishing Coaching™, Cynthia is our support system when it comes to project management administration in the FCP Community and connecting people to resources which promote growth. She also has over two decades of experience working with people and supporting them in creating the most ideal results when it comes to complex situations, high performance, and conflict resolution.

When working with individuals and teams, Cynthia has the gift of understanding and meeting people where they are while moving through obstacles to obtain the main goals and objectives. By creating a safe environment, teams and businesses have been able to grow, expand and reach potentials never imagined before under her guidance and support.

Cynthia is also excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Model.

Shae Sherjan

Executive Assistant, Certified Flourishing Coach™

Shae is a certified Life, Wellness, Business, and Leadership Coach with a deep belief in people’s potential. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their greatness. Shae’s primary focus centres on mindset, self-discovery, and belief systems.

By realigning mindset, embracing our voices, and cultivating empowering beliefs, Shae has witnessed significant personal and professional growth in her clients. Drawing from her personal experiences in growth, overcoming setbacks, resilience, and achieving success, she employs a strength-based framework to guide clients in elevating their personal and professional development.

As an accomplished speaker and facilitator, Shae is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with you on your journey to self-improvement.

our facilitators

Chad Atmosfera

Coach Chad Atmosfera, AFP® is a Certified Flourishing Coach ™. He is also a trainer/facilitator, one of the board of directors of ACTS Trainings and Seminars Inc., and a senior consultant and facilitator of iLeap Consulting.

As a life coach, financial planner, and trainer, he has conducted high-impact, edutainment (educational entertainment) seminars for more than 20 years and facilitated workshops for companies and government agencies.

His areas of competence vary from life improvement, personal financial management and planning, performance coaching, leadership, systems and productivity improvements, team-building, and other specialized modules that will bring out the potential and the best in people.

Coach Chad received an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration Major in Management & Supervision from Brethren Evangelical School of Theology and went to Asian Theological Seminary for his Graduate Studies in Biblical Studies, M.Div. and is now a part of the global launch of the Flourishing Coach Certification Program for the South East Asia Team and an Associate Financial Planner (AFP®) under Personal Finance Advisers Philippines.

Mikayla Bay

BA, B.Ed, M.Ed | Mikayla is evidently a life-long learner with over 10 years of teaching experience in various educational realms, and over 9 years of post-secondary education.

Her Saulteaux Cree heritage and passion to see other indigenous individuals succeed in life led her to complete her Master’s Degree with Indigenous Perspectives in Education.

Mikayla loves to come alongside individuals who desire to create holistic lives they are satisfied with and fully enjoy. She utilizes coaching strategies to help people become clear on their life purpose, connect to their passions, foster positive growth mindsets, and identify areas calling out for growth. Mikayla is also a Certified Flourishing Coach.

Mikayla supports individuals throughout their personal development journey, meeting them right where they are and honoring their unique transformational process.

Dillon Campiou

Dillon Campiou is a Certified Flourishing Life Coach specializing in physical health, mental health, holistic wellness, and interpersonal skills. He is a proud First Nations individual from Sucker Creek First Nation in Alberta, Canada. His mission is to lead and support people in building resilience, overcoming adversity, and pursuing challenges for constant growth.

Dillon supports First Nations communities with coaching, physical and mental wellness sessions, and strengthening a resilient mentality. He believes the power of people working together can accomplish any obstacle.

As one of our youngest Facilitators, Dillon is a professional student, constantly learning about fitness, psychology, communications and more.

Dillon is excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching Program in First Nation communities and throughout North America.

cynthia chau-hoang

As the Director of Sales & Client Support for Certified Flourishing Coaching™, Cynthia is our support system when it comes to project management administration in the FCP Community and connecting people to resources which promote growth. She also has over two decades of experience working with people and supporting them in creating the most ideal results when it comes to complex situations, high performance, and conflict resolution.

When working with individuals and teams, Cynthia has the gift of understanding and meeting people where they are while moving through obstacles to obtain the main goals and objectives. By creating a safe environment, teams and businesses have been able to grow, expand and reach potentials never imagined before under her guidance and support.

Cynthia is also excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Model.

stephanie Den Hollander

Stephanie Semotok is a Certified Master Coach Practitioner, Supportive Counsellor, and Empowerment Specialist. She is also the founder of Phenomenally You Life Coaching. She has over 16 years of professional experience working in the social services field, as a Rehabilitation Counsellor, Program Coordinator, and Life Coach. Stephanie brings a wealth of valuable experience in parental support, domestic violence, addictions, mental health, disability advocacy, educational planning, and workplace accommodations & accessibility. Her strengths-based approach focuses on personal empowerment, proactive communication, and positive work-life balance. 

With an educational background in Applied Counselling and a strong passion for facilitating, Stephanie has been certified as a facilitator for several programs including Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health First Aid Canada, as well as in developing workplace wellness strategies, and customized webinars and courses. She is excited to bring her dynamic presence as a facilitator to the Certified Flourishing Life Coach Program. 

As a busy Mom of three amazing children, Stephanie celebrates the joy of having an incredible partner to share her life with. She has mastered the art of creating balance in life, through being organized, managing priorities, maintaining her health & fitness, and last but certainly not least…having fun! 

Through her many years of experience in working with people to achieve their goals, she recognizes that people thrive when they are supported through innovation with an emphasis on strength-based counselling and coaching.

Stephanie is known for her real-world approach and authentic enthusiasm when supporting people through some of life’s most difficult challenges and their most celebrated successes. Her vision is for all people to flourish as they identify and use their superpowers to show up as their true selves in life! 

Stephanie is excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program in Manitoba, Northern Ontario, and the USA.

Teresa Greco

Teresa Greco is a Certified Flourishing Life Coach specializing in happiness and spirituality. She is the founder of Steps to Happiness Coaching, a personal development company that mentors others about embracing, honouring, loving, and celebrating their true authentic self and achieving their own personal happiness and fulfillment. The co-author and author of three bestselling self-help books, Teresa is also the editor and senior writer at two Canadian magazines and the host of the internet TV and radio show called the “Steps to Happiness Show with Teresa Greco.” 

An educational technologies consultant and educator of over 25 years, Teresa coaches educators, parents and students on the use of various educational software to help students uncover their potential by removing barriers and obstacles so they can flourish in all areas of their lives. With a master’s degree in education, she is excited to bring her passion for teaching to the Certified Flourishing Life Coach, Wellness Coach and Educator Coach Programs.

At present, Teresa is pursuing her Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology and inner happiness. After feeling unhappy and unfulfilled, with commitment and self-love, Teresa reclaimed her life by discovering her true authentic self and purpose. She feels strongly that what she learned and how she was able to heal and flourish in her own life is now her mission to share and help others to do the same.

As a Certified Flourishing Coach and Facilitator, Teresa hopes to motivate and inspire others to step into their greatness and to empower others to live the extraordinary life of their dreams.

Johnathan Harper

‘Dr. Johnathan R. Harper has been a coach and trainer for over 25 years teaching adults and youth in Marshal Arts. He has intensely developed youth In Behavioral Science and Leadership to maximize their full potential. As an 8th Degree Tang Soo Do Instructor, Speaker and Trainer Facilitator, he has helped many to shatter barriers and accomplish new levels.

Dr. Harper is a Transformational Coach certified in multiple areas of coaching: Leadership, Youth, Pastoral, Business, Mental Health, Behavior Science and Wellness. Dr Harper has a Doctor’s degree in Christian Counseling and Christian Education. He is dedicated to helping churches and nonprofits to flourish in their organization. 

kamrul hasan

Coach Kamrul Hasan is the Bangladeshi’s #1 Success Mindset Coach, Success Mentor, Behavioral & Organizational Development Consultant.  He is the Founder & CEO of CKH Network, Alpha Next Digital, NEST Incubation Center, PEN Master Mind Community, Alpha Arts & Photography, CEO of Jump Movement Asia and Managing Director of Sensei-Wisdom.  

He is a Silva Life System, Silva Intuition System, and Transcendental Meditation (TM) & SCI (Science of creative intelligence) Graduate. In his passionate quest for self-development, he has studied extensively and been certified by the world’s number 1 leadership authority, John C. Maxwell, as a speaker, trainer, and coach. 

Coach Kamrul is a DISC Certified Behavioral Consultant & attended “Leadership Coaching Strategies” at Harvard University.  part from the above, he attended Leadership, Mindset & Personal development program from world-leading authorities such as The World Bank, IIM Calcutta, Commonwealth, and various other notable institutions.  Currently, he is undergoing the “Master Coach Certification” program from ITD World of Malaysia and Flourishing Life Coaching Certification from Canada.

His foray into coaching people for Success is backed up by a formidable experience of over 20 years.  He also has over 16 years of experience in multinational corporations such as HSBC, Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE, D&B & BRAC Bank.  His working experience specialized in Business Development and Relationship Management. Coach Kamrul also has 4 years of experience in the consulting, training, and coaching industry.  

As a Success Mindset Coach, he brings in, a combination of corporate experiences, coaching certifications, and mindset development expertise, all to fulfill his dream of helping millions of people worldwide, tap into their hidden potentials and achieve ultimate life success. With both valuable corporate and entrepreneurial experience, along with a sincere passion for helping people, Kamrul is extremely thrilled to be bringing his skillset as a Facilitator and Coach to be one of our Flourishing Coaching Certification Facilitators, and National Director for Bangladesh.

Ariel Henning Wood

With a focus on Career Coaching and facilitating Workplace Wellbeing, Ariel’s mission revolves around guiding individuals to unearth purpose and significance in their careers, while fostering healthy workplaces.  

Her education in Positive Psychology and background in Human Resources, firmly underlines her expertise. As a Certified Flourishing Workplace Coach, Ariel employs a hope-infused, evidence-based approach to nurture healthy growth in teams and individuals. 

Her genuine passion lies in aiding individuals to forge meaningful and fulfilling careers, that are nurtured in flourishing workplaces. Clients appreciate her proficiency in leveraging the science of human flourishing, equipping them with the practical tools and strategies to elevate workplace well-being, ultimately leading to greater organizational success and higher revenues.       

John Jacobs

John Jacobs is the founder and CEO of Healthier Living 4 You (HL4Y). 

Healthier Living 4 You was started after John’s wife Beverly’s health was slipping away from her and John was helpless to stop it.  She was in terrible pain, exhausted from lack of sleep and falling deeper into depression as she struggled to fight her way back  to health. Chronic fatigue, joint pain, and insomnia caused by a buildup of toxins and  heavy metals in her body were eating away at her will to live.  

This is when they discovered The Toxic Truth!  Toxins, chemicals and medications are  destroying our health and shortening our lives.  They have found a simple answer to  a complex problem.  Thus the Ionic Detox Footbath System was born to bring  SAFE & EASY COMPLETE BODY DETOXIFICATION and help restore Beverly’s health! 

Our goal is to improve your quality of life by offering affordable, innovative health  products that are: Proven Effective, of Professional Quality yet simple enough to  use at home.  

What are the toxins doing inside all of us? Find out Get “Your Toxic Truth” eBook  free today at www.healthierliving4you.com

connie jakab

Connie Jakab has been working in resilience and flourishing for over 20 years. Starting with youth at risk and gangs in East Vancouver, Connie has been researching how community creates resilience and mental wellness her entire career through a sociological lens. She has owned and started three companies, along with a non-profit from scratch, growing her businesses to empower others to grow and expand their personal potential. Her passion for seeing others reach their potential has allowed her to oversee regional and national high-performance teams. She has been working to ignite Brave Communities and Collaborations in teams for over 20 years.

She is the author of three books, the third one selling out within the first six months. Connie has spoken on stages all over North America, impacting audiences with her passion and compassion. Her engaging storytelling won Connie the opportunity to meet and share the stage with Tony Robbins. Connie was recently given the award “Woman of Inspiration Top 150 in Canada” for her passion to see others flourish.

Connie is excited to facilitate our training in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.

Nita Knapp

Nita Knapp is a small-town Alberta girl with big, blossoming dreams.

She spent many years as the CEO of her home, thinking she was ‘just’ a Mom and wife taking care of her family.

Nita embarked on a new journey to find her self-worth and confidence and is now a Master Creative Mind Renewal Coach.

With her real-life experience and practical solutions, Nita walks her clients through their circumstances to discover their dreams and purpose, no matter their life stage. Nita is sought after as a presenter and has been a guest on numerous events and podcasts, such as University of Alberta bLU talks and Amplify Your Message.

Nita is also excited to be a facilitator for our Certified Flourishing Creativity Coach™ Training.

Sandra MAiorana

Sandra Maiorana is a Certified Flourishing Life Coach, Parenting Coach, Educator Coach and the Facilitator and primary author of our newly released Trauma-Informed Coaching Program (TIFCOM).

Having studied with PRH international for 20 years, Sandra is passionate about her work and offers a wealth of experience in the areas of trauma healing, addiction, mental health sexual abuse, violence, youth and parenting. She also serves young offenders through the Edmonton Police Service’s Diversion Program.

Sandra established her practice in 2012 after her own healing journey led her to recognizing her true potential to help others through the tools she learned for herself. Her honest and humility when sharing her own life stories, struggles and successes makes her clients feel that she is “journeying with you”. 

By combining these nurturing and caring ways with her training in PRH, Flourishing’s strengths-based approach, Suicide Intervention and Indigenous Awareness training, Sandra offers an extraordinary experience in transformative healing that leads her clients to dreaming, thriving and reaching their ultimate potential.

Sandra works from her comforting home office where she and her friendly pets greet each client with a warm beverage and a safe place to be Heard, Seen and Accepted. She is a proud mother to her three adult children but has left such a lasting impact on so many of her clients that she is often referred to by them as the Mom they always needed as well. 

Gabrielle Manski

Gabrielle Manski supports and guides midlife clients through self-empowerment and transformation in order to ELEVATE both their professional and personal lives.

She is passionate about inspiring individuals who feel stuck to tap into their inner strengths and find greatness, purpose and a zest for life.

Gabrielle is also the owner of Balanced Life Solutions. She is a highly regarded speaker, author and successful entrepreneur.

She is an authority on fitness, nutrition and holistic wellness. With over sixteen years in the field, her professional background includes over twenty fitness certifications, holistic/functional nutrition studies, certified Ontario teacher, master life and executive coach and holds a master’s degree in administration (finance).

Gabrielle is excited to facilitate our Certified Flourishing Wellness Coach™ Training.

WEna Mclellan

Wena is a Certified Life, Wellness, Relationship, Leadership and Business Coach. As a learner of life, Wena continues to expand her personal and professional growth and is currently completing her Trauma Informed Coaching Certification.

Her background as a Coach and Personal Trainer gave her experience and opportunities in speaking, facilitating, and becoming an international best-selling author. She was also nominated for Heart Centered and Canada’s Peoples Choice award from Business of the Heart (2020 and 2022).

Wena is dedicated to helping empower people, by building a strong sense of self worth, while working through limiting mindsets and belief systems. Wena is passionate about building community and connections. She believes that the ability to flourish starts with self discovery and personal growth. When we start to flourish inwardly, our outer world and relationships have the opportunity to change and grow as well.

tiffany mitton

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Your Thriving Family and Masquerade Ministries.

For over a decade, Tiffany has been on the frontline, empowering women and families. She has become known for her never-surrender commitment to assisting others to have the opportunity to thrive in the face of incredible odds. Tiffany has become a trusted fixture in supporting women in Alberta to thrive. She is a Certified Flourishing Life Coach, an authority in Domestic Abuse Intervention and education, and a Licensed Minister.

Along with her husband, Roy Mitton, Tiffany is the heart of Masquerade Ministries. Tiffany’s desire for others to flourish through her support, guidance, community and validation. Masquerade Ministries and Your Thriving Family were founded in 2009. These organizations are committed to creating thriving families, couples and individuals through healthy relationships. 

Tiffany facilitates the group coaching experiences: Free to Be Me, and Overcomers. These are transformational communities that are focused on going beyond limiting beliefs, and developing the skills and mindsets that create limitless possibilities to flourish. 

Tiffany has a unique approach that positively impacts those she helps. Her skills, coupled with overcoming such life struggles as parental abandonment and intimate partner violence, make Tiffany invaluable. 

Tiffany’s life passion has been to defy the odds and flourish in some of the most seemingly hopeless of life situations. Tiffany is eager to share her love and hope so you also can have a flourishing life of growth and transformation. Tiffany is relied on for providing a solid platform to make sure no one ever feels alone or forgotten through challenging times. Tiffany’s passion and insight are crucial components to the support brought to others to see them flourish.

Tiffany is excited about being a Facilitator for the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program because, for Tiffany, flourishing is more than a tagline; it is the very fabric of how she lives her life. Tiffany facilitates the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program in Central Alberta.

Tiffany currently calls Red Deer, Alberta, her home and lives with Roy and their two children.

roy mitton

Co-Founder and Ministry Director of Your Thriving Family and Masquerade Ministries.

For over a decade, Roy has been on the frontline helping families and individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Roy is known for his passion and unwavering support and is a Certified Flourishing Life Coach, authority in Domestic Abuse Intervention (DAIP Certified), and a Licensed Minister.

Along with his wife, Tiffany, Roy founded Masquerade Ministries and Your Thriving Family in 2009, which are organizations committed to creating thriving families, couples and individuals through healthy relationships.

Roy runs multiple group coaching experiences: Beyond Belief, Peacemakers, Free to Be Me, and Overcomers. These are transformational communities that are focused on going beyond limiting beliefs, and developing the skills and mindsets that create limitless possibilities to flourish. 

Roy has a unique approach that positively impacts those he helps. His skills, coupled with overcoming such life struggles as family abuse and life experience transformation, make Roy an invaluable asset to be on your team.

Roy is excited about being a Facilitator for the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program because he can see that as people, leaders, relationships, families and businesses flourish, this transformation can catalyze a global shift in how we interact, relate, and overcome. Roy facilitate the Certified Flourishing Coaching™ Program in Central Alberta.

Roy currently calls Red Deer, Alberta, his home and lives with Tiffany and their two children.

amreen rahman

Amreen Rahman, MBA, is a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach. Her passion is empowering women to live boldly and dream unapologetically by developing their mindsets and honing their unique talents.

Amreen has always been dedicated to boosting women’s self-esteem, giving them the confidence to make their own decisions, and the right to influence societal change for themselves and others. She believes that a woman can accomplish anything she sets her mind to without having to be the only one making personal sacrifices adhering to certain social norms. 

Hailing from a nation where Supply Chain and Procurement was typically a male-dominated industry, Amreen persevered and built a strong background in that sector. Overcoming every hurdle, she proudly became one of the few women who were able to leverage her extensive skills and unwavering tenacity to land her current position as Head of Unit, Procurement Goods and IT at an International Development Organization.

She has more than a decade of experience as a purchasing specialist and has developed expertise in negotiating, analytical skills, operations management, sales, and international business. Amreen has also worked in the international trade and development industry for multinational organizations like Motorola, Ericsson, Samsung and LafargeHolcim. 

With a track record of overcoming obstacles, a broad educational background, coaching skills, and extensive experience working with people from diverse cultures, she wants to use that experience to support and inspire others to be the best they can be. Amreen is excited to bring her extensive life and business experience, along with significant coaching and speaking, into the space of facilitating the Certified Flourishing Coach™  training in Bangladesh.

kendal richardson

Kendal is originally from the UK but has lived most of her adult life overseas. She has been living and thriving in Bali since early 2020, following 25 years in Hong Kong where she was the co-owner of a respected Financial Services Executive Search firm with offices in Hong Kong, London, and Lagos. During a highly successful and long career as an executive recruiter she provided career coaching to many, and in addition, became a Certified Executive and Life Coach to enhance her ability to help people both in their business and personal life. 

In 2020, Kendal made the decision to exit the corporate world to follow her passions, to step fully into a new paradigm of coaching, incorporating her skills and experience as a Certified Sound Healer and Breathwork Coach. Her mission is to empower people to flourish, thrive and reach their highest potential across all aspects of their lives. To join the Flourishing Tribe and become a Certified Flourishing Coach was a logical next step as the principles of Certified Flourishing Coaching completely resonated with her own principles and values.  

Kendal is passionate about helping people find harmony and balance, creating a safe space for growth, and enabling a deeper connection to the body and inner essence that allows clients to step into their zone of genius. In addition to Sound Healing and Breathwork, she has also gained certifications and studied various other healing modalities including Yoga and Pranayama Meditation Teacher, Conscious Kinesiology, Psychology of Anxiety and Depression, Shamanic Healing, Energy Healing and Reiki.

As a Certified Flourishing Coach and Facilitator, Kendal is excited to train the next generation of flourishing coaches and empower people, relationships, leaders, and entrepreneurs to FLOURISH. Kendal is responsible for facilitating the Coaching Program in Indonesia

Tim Schindel

Tim Schindel is a determined and proven leader who lives life as an adventure! He loves to cast vision, build teams, set goals and reach them while having fun. The world through Tim’s eyes is teeming with opportunities and possibilities and the magnetic pull that a fresh challenge brings.

Tim is the Founder and National Director for a national non-profit, a former Chamber of Commerce President and a small business owner. He brings almost 40 years of leadership experience and insight to his work with teams and clients. For the past 20 years, he has invested in serving, supporting and coaching some of Canada’s most influential leaders. 

Tim brings energy, passion and excellence to all that he does. You’ll enjoy working with him.

Shae Sherjan

Shae is a certified Life, Wellness, Business, and Leadership Coach with a deep belief in people’s potential. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their greatness. Shae’s primary focus centres on mindset, self-discovery, and belief systems.

By realigning mindset, embracing our voices, and cultivating empowering beliefs, Shae has witnessed significant personal and professional growth in her clients. Drawing from her personal experiences in growth, overcoming setbacks, resilience, and achieving success, she employs a strength-based framework to guide clients in elevating their personal and professional development.

As an accomplished speaker and facilitator, Shae is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with you on your journey to self-improvement.

Nicki Straza

Nicki Straza’s passion and energy are contagious as she brings over 25 years of leadership and organizational experience to the table.

She believes that flourishing leaders build flourishing cultures. Her unique approach to training and facilitation allows for meaningful and experiential learning to happen in a safe environment. If culture eats strategy for breakfast, then it is Nicki’s ambition to support a flourishing culture in every workplace. Nicki is a Certified Flourishing coach, speaker, author, and training curator who is passionate about seeing leaders, teachers, and workplaces truly flourish.

Kirsten williams

Kirsten Williams is a dynamic professional with over 25 years of experience in pastoral care, leadership development, and marketing, significantly impacting lives and businesses. Her career began in kitchen design, swiftly transitioning to a graphic designer role at a local newspaper. Concurrently, she embarked on a 15+ year journey as a co-youth pastor with her husband, Lincoln, honing leadership skills and nurturing team culture then progressing into senior pastors, further developing pastoral care and leadership roles, actively engaging in community programs and leading regional teams.

Kirsten’s expertise extends to marketing and coaching, where she excels as a marketing consultant, graphic and web designer, and as a Certified John Maxwell Team Member and Certified Flourishing Coach. A member of the Australian Marketing Institute, she has guided numerous individuals and businesses to success. Additionally, she is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and has extensive experience in project management and brand strategy.

As Certified Flourishing Coaches & Facilitators in Australia, Kirsten and her husband, Lincoln are convinced that people flourish together when they find their purpose and become the best they can be. Their legacy is one of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to people and community.

Lincoln Williams

Lincoln Williams embodies both accomplishment and versatility. Lincoln brings his proficiency as a mechanical and production engineer to the forefront, as he currently leads and manages teams in the sugar manufacturing industry. Away from his professional commitments, Lincoln dedicates his time as a Crossfit trainer, combining his passion for fitness with empowering others at the gym.

He has a proven track record in ministry, coaching, and entrepreneurship spanning nearly 3 decades, firstly as a youth pastor, a role he held for 12 years. During this time, he honed his skills in leadership, coaching, and pastoral care, laying the foundation for becoming a Certified Flourishing Coach in 2022. He progressed into the role of senior pastor, further solidifying his commitment to ministry and others. From there he diversified into the Not-for-Profit sector taking on the Managing Director role of the Care Arm of a local church, with feeding the homeless and developing community outreach programs.

In addition to his pastoral work, Lincoln has also pursued successful careers in engineering, coaching and entrepreneurship. A mechanical engineer by profession, has leveraged his analytical mind and leadership skills to become a Certified Flourishing Coaching and Facilitator in Australia. Lincoln, along with his wife, Kirsten are convinced that people flourish together when they find their purpose and become the best they can be.

Jill Weatherhead

Jill Weatherhead is a Certified Flourishing Life and Wellness Coach with other certifications as well. Author of 90 Days to Spark Your Beauty.

She is married to Dr. Norm, and they have two grown sons who are married, plus 5 grandchildren and a grand puppy.

Jill is on a mission to help redefine beauty and to spark the beauty she knows is in everyone. Her outreach is specifically to women struggling with the question “When is it my turn?”, “Am I invisible?” “Where do I belong?”.

She goes beyond this one topic of beauty to speak and write on topics she hopes will not just spark but ignite the fire within. More recently, Jill has left her nursing career of over 30 years behind (some call it retire) to pursue a new path. She writes, “This is 65”, debunking the view that retirement is the end.

Charlene Woodman

Char Woodman is a Certified Creativity Coach who understands the value of creating a safe environment that inspires trust quickly, activating and empowering new mindsets. This gift of active listening inspires a shift in wellness by creating space, which is an important element in the creativity process. An internal change catalyst that helps others identify their values and turn them into a visual platform.

The story that emerges from Char’s Visual Brand Coaching produces solutions that stand on truth.

Char is not about the show, she is about showing up well for others as they work through their story. Ultimately unveiling the unique vision that engages, connects, and inspires.

In Char’s words, “My job is to lead people to hope which ultimately is the invitation to transformation, and transformed people- transform people.” Scott Barry Kaufman, the author of Wired to Create says this about inspiration,“Inspiration propels a person from apathy to possibility and transforms the way we perceive our own capabilities. Inspired people view themselves as more creative.”

Charlene is excited to facilitate the Certified Flourishing Creativity Coach™️ Training.