Hi, I’m Jeanni

I love empowering people with the skills and mindset to bring out the best in themselves and others.  My greatest joy is seeing people grasp their cherished value, unique purpose and belonging in life - and grow in their ability to positively influence others.  

Being mom to 4 amazing human beings (and their families), and nana to 3 more (so much fun!),  I delight in their growth. And I’ve learned lots from them.

As an interpersonal coach, I offer online and in-person workshops on Bold Kindness- a compassion - based systems approach to motivating personal and interpersonal growth.  In my work as a therapist, I facilitated many groups and workshops on a variety of personal growth topics.  

I’m also a writer and speaker. As a regional newspaper writer/photographer,  I delighted in spotlighting everyone’s unique contribution to the vibrancy of their community. 

Bold Kindness is a constellation of empowering ideas I learned in my previous role as an acute care mental health occupational therapist and family counsellor.  I have a Master’s degree in Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy.  I thrive on learning - and I’ve taken numerous workshops/courses - from self-compassion, DBT, CBT, addictions, collaboration, shame and vulnerability, to motivational interviewing and more ;-)

Yet it was real life struggle that taught me the most- and fuelled me to keep learning. Through my own and others difficult experiences,  I’ve  learned the difference a compassionate mindset can make in finding joy in life.  And what helps bring out the best in others.

Focusing now on training, speaking and writing,  I’ll  introduce you to science-backed ideas, wisdom practices and  trial-by-fire experiences to help you discover more of your best self. (Best is not perfect- just perfectly human). And to learn practical skills that invite others to become their best, too. 

The online or in-person workshops, guided group discussions and exercises and tools- done in and between sessions - give you an opportunity for personalized, reflection and practice.  Follow up in a private Facebook group for more ideas.

Contact me for more information.  I’m on Instagram and Twitter.