about us
Meet the Flourishing Workplace 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™, the CEO of Wellness Innovate Corp, and the CEO of Momentum Coaching.
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.
Now with the Global Coaching Certification Association™, along with Certified Flourishing Coaching™, Abe and the global team are pioneering the very first evidence-based coaching model that taps into the psychology of flourishing, but 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, developed an innovative framework for evaluating resilience and human flourishing. He has also been an active lecturer with regards 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 of 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 certification that draw upon the Flourishing Life model of applied practice and the use of the Flourishing Life Questionnaire (FLQ).
cynthia chau-hoang
Director of Business Development, Certified Flourishing Coach
As the Director of Client of Experience for Certified Flourishing Coaching™, Cynthia is our support system when it comes to client care, operations and facilitation. She also has over two decades of experience working with people and supporting 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 at while moving through obstacles to obtain the main goals and objectives. By creating a safe environment, teams and businesses have been able to grow and expand and reach potentials never imagined before under her guidance and support.
chad atmosphera
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.
brad brownell
Brad Brownell is a Certified Life, Relationships, and Leadership Coach. He is also a business development specialist, public speaker, trusted authority in inter-personal relationships, and experienced in public relations. He is the Director of Business Development of Wellness Innovate.
Brad values having an authentic and integral approach to empowering people, teams, and organizations so they can flourish and fulfill their mission. When people feel their value and are platformed to contribute it, productivity and profits will result. Brad knows firsthand the impact that a well-meaning but negative culture or workplace misalignment can have on mental and physical health.
Brad is highly sought out for his leadership, business development skills, and authentic care to empower others from all walks of life. Along with Brad’s experience, he has degrees in counselling and leadership. Having coached individuals, couples, and families from diverse perspectives, as well as facilitating occupational workplace coaching for the past 20 years, Brad speaks regularly to groups, couples, and individuals on issues regarding everyday personal and professional well-being.
sherry buckley brown
With over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, Sherry Buckley-Brown is an author, resilient survivor, inspiring coach, and rising force in motivational speaking. She transformed personal trauma into a message of hope and empowerment, driven by the belief that the things that excite us are deeply connected to our purpose. Known for her authenticity and strength, Sherry builds trust through her words, actions, and unwavering commitment to uplifting others.
As a Leadership, Life, and Health & Wellness Coach, she helps individuals and organizations unlock their hidden potential by reconnecting with what truly matters. Sherry equips individuals to overcome burnout, embrace change with confidence, and rediscover joy in their journey. For organizations, she offers tailored strategies to cultivate resilient, fulfilled employees who show up as their best selves in work and life.
Her mission is to inspire others to turn challenges into opportunities, demonstrating that with resilience, determination, and self-belief, anyone can create lasting, positive change.
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.
dr gwendolyn w. diggs, ed.d
Dr. Gwendolyn W. Diggs is a Certified Flourishing Life, Educator, and Parenting Coach on a mission to lead individuals towards transformative lifestyles. With over 30 years of expertise in public education, Dr. Diggs brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the field of coaching, grounded in evidence-based practices and scientific principles of flourishing.
Throughout her remarkable career, Dr. Diggs has served in various leadership roles, consistently driving personal and professional development while managing large-scale instructional projects. As the Vice-President of the Urban League’s Head Start/Early Head Start program, she passionately provides invaluable school readiness opportunities and services for children from birth to age five, nurturing emotional, educational, and spiritual growth and resilience.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Diggs held positions such as Assistant Superintendent, Director of Federal Programs, and Elementary Principal in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Her leadership in disciplines including curriculum/instruction, early childhood, elementary, secondary, gifted, and community education initiatives reflects her ability to drive individual and group change, ensure operational excellence, and foster organizational success.
Dr. Diggs is also an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri Saint Louis, where she shares her expertise with future educators. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a Master’s in Education Administration, and a Doctorate in Education Administration. She is a distinguished alumna of the 2018 Saint Louis Business Diversity Initiative Fellows Program.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Diggs is a dedicated advocate for social justice, holding lifetime memberships in the NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Her international experience includes living and working in Panama and Guatemala for the US Army, the American Embassy, and Citibank’s overseas branch.
Dr. Diggs is also an author, having penned the inspirational devotional book, “A Place of My Own to Give God Glory.” Her commitment to shaping futures and creating positive change makes Dr. Gwendolyn W. Diggs a truly inspiring figure in the fields of education and community leadership.
rosalyn fung
Rosalyn Fung is coined "The CEO's Secret Weapon". She is a Transformational Leadership Business Coach, Spiritual Guide, and Flourishing Workplace™ Trainer & Facilitator and Keynote speaker. With over a decade of neuroscience experience, she mentors CEOs, Business Owners, Realtors, Leaders and teams to stop energy leaks, optimize their leadership skills, and cultivate deeper connections and satisfaction in their love life, family, and personal and professional relationships.
As a former Psychologist for over 10 years in private practice, Rosalyn draws from her experience to help people overcome roadblocks and rewrite their narrative, delving into the depths to uncover the root causes of barriers and trains people how to rewire the subconscious mind for unstoppable success along with enhancing their mental wealth. Renowned as a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Rosalyn combines bold energy with profound concepts to demonstrate how to elevate, energize, and expand our capacity for transformative growth.
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 a DISC Certified Behavioral Consultant and an alumnus of Harvard University’s “Leadership Coaching Strategies” program. He has also pursued Leadership Development training with prestigious institutions such as The World Bank, IIM Calcutta, and the Commonwealth in the UK. In addition to that, he has completed Master Coach Certification from ITD World and the Flourishing Life Coaching Certification from Canada.
Kamrul’s passion for empowering others is rooted in his extensive experience in personal growth methodologies, including certifications in the Silva Life System, Silva Intuition System, Transcendental Meditation (TM) , SCI (Science of Creative Intelligence) and Diploma in Consciousness Based Education from MERU ( Maharishi European Research University ). He is also a certified speaker, trainer, and coach under John C. Maxwell, a globally recognized leadership authority.
With a career spanning over 24 years, including 17 years in multinational corporations like HSBC, Ericsson, and BRAC Bank, Kamrul has developed a deep understanding of Business Development and Relationship Management. Over the last 7 years, he has expanded into consulting, training, Speaking and coaching, focusing on helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential and achieve lasting success.
As the Founder & CEO of CKH Network, Kamrul combines entrepreneurial vision with a genuine commitment to personal and professional development. In his role as National Director for Bangladesh and a Facilitator for the Flourishing Coaching Certification Program, he continues to inspire and guide others toward realizing their fullest potential.
ariel hennig 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.
TK Mason
TK is an outlier and exemplifies the definition of a modern day Renaissance woman. She’s a wife, a mother, a rock climber, has hiked the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim in a day, is dog-mother to a deaf white german shepherd and even a DINGO!
Her army of world-renowned doctors have labeled her as one of the most clinically fascinating people they’ve ever seen. Not only has she survived and overcome seven cryptogenic strokes and a 7 centimeter DVT, she deals with relentless cervical dystonia, multiple GI disorders, a broken autonomic system perpetually in a state of fight or flight mode, some or all of which is being driven by a undiagnosable autoimmune disease on a daily basis.
TK believes in miracles and looks for joy in all circumstances. She’s tardigrade-tough and tenacious with a never-give-up attitude, has the heart of a lion and a faith that is undeniable and unshakable. Be prepared as she takes you on an unbelievable journey where she shows you how to thrive instead of just surviving while being sick!
TK is also a Certified Flourishing Life Coach, Entrepreneur, Speaker and is the Founder of Outlier Healing.
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.
tiffany mitton
Co-Founder and Ministry 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.
Allison Mones
Allison is a former professional engineer and management consultant turned integrated wellness consultant and transformation coach. She has a Masters in Sustainability and spent over a decade solving complex business problems for high impact energy companies before transitioning to the wellness space. Through her own mental health journey, including multiple concussions and burnout, she has developed many holistic tools and a voice as a mental wellness advocate.
She has levelled up her holistic toolkit by becoming a Functional Nutritionist, and getting certified in a number of health and wellness focused coaching fields such as Flourishing Leadership and Workplaces, Metabolic Balance and Integrated Trauma. Using an evidence-based, mind-body-environment-community approach to achieving optimal health and well-being, her new company, Evolving Equilibrium, will help to create flourishing workplaces and empower high achievers to restore their energy, go from surviving to flourishing and reclaim their optimal vitality, so they can show up for what’s really important, feeling fully alive.
donna oberg
Donna Oberg is a Best-Selling Author, A Certified Flourishing Coach, a Nutrition Coach, and a former Finance Leader in a large multinational company. She is the Founder of Moving Mountains Consulting Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta.
Whether working with individuals or teams, Donna is known for creating safe environments where people can share their vulnerability, make mistakes, learn from them, and grow. Feeling safe and in a trusting environment is key to finding each person’s true gifts and leveraging those strengths in both their personal and professional lives. Donna loves to partner with people as they begin to realize their dreams and goals.
Donna also believes in the power of laughter and maintaining humour, especially during hard times. It is a great way to raise people’s and teams’ energy and motivation.
In her Corporate Career, Donna was tapped by Executive Leaders to become both a Resilience and Diversity and Inclusion Champion. Donna assumed these roles with pride and authenticity, using many of her personal experiences as a person with cerebral palsy to inspire others in their own resilience journeys.
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.
diane stevenson
Diane has been working with people throughout her entire career. She became a coach several years ago wanting to help others to become their best self. Diane has worked through traumas that she has experienced and wants to help others to do the same. Diane has attained a number of certifications and utilizes her expertise and experiences in helping others build healthy relationships with themselves and others. In addition, Diane would like to work with companies who would like to provide a Flourishing Workplace for their employees.
One of Diane’s greatest joys is seeing someone let go of what is holding them back and to understand the great potential they have. She will do what she can to help them to move forward.
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.
abbey thacker
Abbey is an unbelievably empathetic and expert coach, and is well-positioned to support resilience and mental wellness for first responders whether is general workplace culture or building up the leadership. Abbey is a constant learner and is passionate about passing her learning onto others; she is inquisitive and wants to see others succeed.
Her collaborative spirit shines through when working with other people, and others have commented on her positive and calming effect she has on people.
Abbey’s 12-year career with the RCMP, mixed with her own life experiences, and other certifications including: 30 Hour Beginner Mediation Facilitator, Online Diploma for Social Psychology by Stratford Career Institute, and Flourishing Certifications of Life, Wellness, Leadership, and Workplace Culture Coaching allows her to coach first responders, as well as have a close connection to understanding their experiences.
She is passionate about empowering everyone to stand up for themselves, and to show people they have the power within to be resilient; as well as helping leaders understand how important it is to create a safe work environment, to show their team that everyone matters making the team feel seen, heard and safe.
catherine toews
Catherine is a CPA, CGA who is a personal and leadership coach with over 25 years of corporate experience including senior management. She understands the significance healthy workplace environments have on people.
Her approach is heart-centred, authentic, and holistic in creating a flourishing workplace while achieving company objectives.
dr wanda walker
Dr. Wanda Walker is a speaker and Certified Flourishing Workplace Culture, Relationship, and Leadership Coach, committed to transforming individuals and organizations through evidence-based practices.
With over 35 years as a Senior Executive in the federal government, she has led thousands, drawing from her extensive experience and academic background.
Dr. Walker believes that a strong relationship with oneself is foundational to all other relationships and essential for cultivating (a) thriving individuals, (b) employees, and (c) leaders.
She holds a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Counseling and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. She is also the CEO of Dr. Wanda Walker, LLC.
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.
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