All participants move through specific skills training :

We have enjoyed designing this workshop and have incorporated the methods, skills and experiences from our various disciplines and careers. We are confident that participants with a broad range of learning styles and interests will benefit from the content and agenda that has been planned.


Joyce Kaplan B.C.L., LL.B., A.C.P.C.
Joyce Kaplan is passionate about the power of coaching to help people define “success” in their work and personal lives and to move forward consistently and more quickly to achieve it!

A Certified Professional Coach, Joyce enriches her practice with over twenty years of business experience as a lawyer, manager and group trainer/facilitator. She brings a kaleidoscope of skills, common sense, straight talk and a deep belief in people. In an atmosphere of trust and learning, her clients discover new ways to look at situations and create more choices. Her book, Defying Gravity: the poetry of personal growth has been selected for inclusion at international coaching conference bookstores and as a coach training resource.

Joyce obtained her Common and Civil Law Degrees from McGill University and completed The Executive Program at Queen’s University, Faculty of Business. She earned her coach certification from, and was Mentor Faculty with the Adler School of Professional Coaching Inc.


Dianne Cole BSc., O.T., M.Ed., OACCPP
Dianne Cole received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto in 1989. Subsequently, she earned her Master of .Education in applied developmental psychology from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

Dianne is a trained and highly skilled group therapist and facilitator. She has worked with diverse populations in a variety of mental health settings in both Canada and the United States. In addition to group work, her practice also entails counseling individuals and families experiencing occupational, interpersonal, and emotional concerns. She has a special interest in the area of life transitions. She has presented at professional conferences and is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counselors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists.


Neil Cohen Corporate Trainer, Outdoor Educator
After attending the University of Toronto, Neil began his professional career as a developer of sports and recreation programs and facilities. Neil enjoyed working with top athletes, weekend warriors and enthusiast of all levels, developing action plans to achieve personal goals. This experience led to creating programs for corporate groups, emphasizing team-work, goal setting and personal health issues.

Neil has had extensive leadership experience with youth and his current duties as Principal of the Toronto Independent High School include proving guidance and career assistance to students. In the summer, he is the Program Director for the school’s 450 acre outdoor centre near Bancroft Ontario.

Neil is also very active as a volunteer consultant for various non-profit initiatives and organizations.


David A. Berger M.E.S.
David has over 20 years experience as a facilitator, author and workshop leader. He utilizes a wide variety of teaching methods to make his work both inspirational and practical. David’s strong interpersonal skills create an environment of empowerment, motivating people to realize their dreams and follow their vision.

He has appeared on CBC national radio and Vision T.V. and presented at numerous conferences. He has worked with corporate groups, schools and individuals in the delivery of workshops, courses and programs. For 6 years he was faculty at York University, teaching and designing courses in the critical skills curriculum. Currently he is the Director of Education at the Toronto Independent High School.

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