You know things need to change, but you no longer seem to have any clarity of what is the right direction to move in. You feel stuck in far too many areas of your life. And you are tired of having to come up with all the answers by yourself.
You no longer remember what brings you joy. And the career that you were once so enthusiastic about has sapped your confidence and your energy, so much that you find yourself struggling to focus, to prioritize, to make clear decisions and take strong action steps.
And you know that you are struggling as a result.
There are times in our lives when we all need support. Support to step back from our situation, to see the obstacles, barriers and difficulties of our lives from a different perspective so that we can find solutions and clarity.
Support to reach a place of calmness and serenity, so that things can begin to make sense again.
I can help.
I help people navigate their way through change, whether it's a life transition or stepping into a new career. Together we optimize personal and professional potential so you can enjoy the life you dream of living.
My coaching philosophy is that we are here to help each other cross the street and I believe that you have the resources you need to make it to the other side. I will customize the approach to suit your situation whether it is a career or life transition.
Book Now
Is your career in transition?
Are you ready for more?
These insightful and powerful solutions-based, focused Coaching Sessions will help you follow your dreams and create the career you long for.
We will meet for typically 6 or 12 sessions based on your individual needs.
Emotional Intelligence can be the key to your success. Unfortunately, people are often hired for their IQ or skill set and fired for their EQ.
Having self-awareness and knowing how to control your emotions can give you a professional edge.
Through an assessment and a coaching debrief, you can unlock the keys to your Emotional Intelligence.
My coaching philosophy it that we are here to help each other cross the street and I believe that you have the resources you need to make it to the other side. I will customize the approach to suit your situation whether it is a career or life transition.
Book Now
Is your career in transition?
Are you ready for more?
These insightful and powerful solutions-based, focused Coaching Sessions will help you follow your dreams and create the career you long for.
We will meet for typically six to twelve sessions based on your individual needs.
Emotional Intelligence can be the key to your success. Unfortunately, people are often hired for their IQ or skill set and fired for their EQ.
Having self-awareness and knowing how to control your emotions can give you a professional edge.
Through an assessment and a coaching debrief, you can unlock the keys to your Emotional Intelligence.
I am an adventure seeker and that applies to my career as well as my life. My work has taken me to four continents and six countries.
My professional experience has evolved over three decades of working in progressive leadership positions in publishing, retail, financial services, and government.
My experience includes start-ups as well as highly regulated industries such as finance and government in roles of product management, marketing, and strategic communications.
I’ve led teams ranging from two to twenty-two and had progressive leadership responsibilities along the way, serving in both client and supplier roles in union and non-union environments.
As a lifelong learner, I've always been interested in expanding my understanding, leading to certificates in marketing, digital communications, solution-focused coaching, online learning, and emotional intelligence.
Since I was a child, volunteering has been part of my life. I started with door-to-door fundraising for charities, selling cookies for the Girl Guides to more recently volunteering in the Philippines for nine months in 2019-20. During the pandemic, I’ve been volunteering with Up With Women, coaching women to support their journey out of poverty and with the Canadian Centre for Immigrant & Refugee Health supporting vaccine clinics.
I've walked 5K's, 10k's, a 15 k and a half-marathon after a severe skiing injury. I love the water and enjoy being on it, whether rowing in a single, a quad, or an eight or sailing at home in Canada or the British Virgin Islands, Tonga, the Grenadines, or Croatia.
At this point in my life, I want to be of service to others who are on the way to discovering their own adventures in work and life and at play.
It was nice to have time and space to reflect. Joan helped me understanding my priorities for the year and really set some goals. She also helped me review my priorities and ensure my actions are aligning with the priorities.
Joan is positive, passionate and supportive coach. She makes me face the reality surrounding me with clarity, find solutions to barriers to succeed in life and celebrate myself more! She is like a torch that leads you to your right path without saying how, rather by allowing you to recognize the flame yourself and follow it. I'm thankful and grateful for the 1-year journey that we had together!
“A year has gone by working with Joan who I affectionately called "the wizard". It is hard to believe how integral she was in my life, during a pandemic, even though we never met in person. She brought a serenity and enthusiasm to each session that served as a powerfully safe space to land throughout the intense, unpredictable days.
She always helped me sift through the flying files of life and organize them (first by accomplishments) and help me ask myself vital questions for the remainder. She was the supportive mirror on the wall, gently asking me to look at myself while I consistently tried to 'clean house'. I grew more comfortable with who I saw staring back at me and now my joy is reflected in my entire environment. I cannot say enough. Thank you dearly, Joan.
I am an Internationally Accredited Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation, Certified Solution Focused Brief Coach through the University of Toronto, Canadian Centre for Solutions Focused Brief Coaching Centre ® and a member of ICF Toronto chapter.
I am certified in EQ-I 2.0 + 360 Assessments through MHS Talent Partner Jacinta Hughes & Associates
