Deep longing for purpose causes transitions in our lives, as we search for ways to use our strengths to make a meaningful contribution – beyond earning a living, beyond ourselves. Coaching facilitates the exploration, discovery and achievement of purpose by: 

Ø      Committing time to the process
Ø      Creating a collaborative, structured approach to critical thinking
Ø      Providing ongoing support, inspiration and challenge toward action

In coaching, Mariella encourages the three essential Ps:

Ø      Creating possibilities for yourself and your world
Ø      Discovering a deeply satisfying purpose
Ø      Unleashing potential in yourself and others

Mariella’s particular areas of interest are:

Ø      Transitions into post-retirement careers, new careers and first careers

Ø      Leadership development, retention and succession

Ø      Work engagement; healthy workplaces; healthy individuals

Ø      Flexible workplaces for aging  workforce

Ø      Emotional intelligence I individuals and teams

Ø      Barriers and motivators to change

Founder of Crabapple Coaching, Mariella runs her coaching practice from a log home secluded in 50 acres of wilderness. She will coach in person or by telephone – across Ontario, throughout Canada and internationally.

Ø      Attained an MBA, specializing in human resources management and marketing from the University of Western Ontario

Ø      Trained at the Adler School of Professional Coaching and is working toward certification with the International Coach Federation

Ø      Received extensive training and experience in communications over the past 20 years, including facilitation training with ICA Associates Inc.

Ø      Holds membership in the International Coach Federation (ICF), the Canadian Society of Training and Development (CSTD), and The Georgian Professional Coaches Alliance

Ø      Worked for 20 years in the private and public sectors

Ø      Developed the communications strategy for the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, an agency of the Government of Ontario

Ø      Worked as a communications professional in Public Health for 8 years, in the areas of health promotion and health protection, during the Walkerton E.coli tragedy, the SARS outbreak, and the implementation of smoke-free bylaws

Ø      Worked at IBM in Toronto, Ottawa an Vancouver, in an education/technical capacity

Ø      Collaborated in the establishment and management of a law practice, acted as a consultant in the computer industry, and published journal articles as a freelance writer

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