Certified VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultants
The following consultants have successfully completed the Workplaces at Their Best for Consultants – Learning Path + Certification in addition to live sessions where they experienced mentorship from VIA faculty and staff and community with like-minded practitioners.
Name | Allison Arnott |
Company | The Happiness Department |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-807-3658 |
Geographic Region | Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Contact for more information. |
Bio | Contact for more information. |
Name | Caroline Adams Miller |
Company | Caroline Miller International |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 301-807-4849 |
Geographic Region | USA - Washington, DC area locally |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Leadership & CEO coaching on the intersection between the science of happiness and science of goal success, Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP degree from first graduating class of Penn Masters of Applied Positive Psychology 2006), coaching female leaders on agency and flourishing |
Bio | Caroline Adams Miller is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and CEO coach who specializes in the intersection of the science of goal setting and the science of happiness. "Creating Your Best Life," "Getting Grit," "Big Goals" and "My Name is Caroline" have been translated into multiple languages and been endorsed by leaders in the field of Positive Psychology, including Dr. Marty Seligman, Barbara Fredrickson, and Sonja Lyubomirsky. Caroline is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University and she received a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 as one of the first 33 graduates in the world with the degree. |
Name | Erika Floysvik |
Company | The Big Heart Project |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-844-3976 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Workplace Culture Design, Innovation Mindset, Leadership Development, Organizational Vision and Values |
Bio | You know that you’re in a thriving workplace when you see people doing their best work. They make it look easy. Work flows. Teams experience synergy. In this kind of workplace, individuals are aligned with the company’s vision and goals, and they are motivated to contribute to the collective success because they believe in the bigger picture. Erika Floysvik, founder of The Big Heart Project, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a strengths-based approach to creating workplaces where leaders and teams thrive together. |
Name | Iris Mihaila |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | + 1 416-315-5104 |
Geographic Region | Toronto and Greater Toronto Area (in person), worldwide (virtual) |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology Practitioner, Certified Positive Educator, VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant, Creator and Facilitator of wellbeing sessions, Masters in Education, Masters in Engineering |
Bio | Iris is a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Certified Positive Educator, and VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant with dual master's degrees in Education and Engineering. She serves as an executive board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. Iris has an extensive experience in education, she brings and interdisciplinary perspective to her work for the Government of Ontario. She develops and facilitates well-being sessions across various ministries and organizations. Iris is passionate about promoting well-being and happiness across personal, professional, and educational domains, integrating her belief in well-being's transformative power to create inclusive environments. |
Name | Kim Rigden |
Company | Safety Net Consulting |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 226-868-5727 |
Geographic Region | Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology (MAPP in progress), Psychological Safety (Including assessments), Well-being (including assessments), Quality Improvement, specialized knowledge of emergency services & healthcare. |
Bio | Kim Rigden is a dynamic organizational leader with 34+ years of experience in emergency services, including roles as a paramedic, dispatcher, and global director. She is the founder and Chief Thriving Officer of Safety Net Consulting, which supports professionals across industries in moving from surviving to thriving using evidence-based tools. Kim is also a certified Psychological Health & Safety Professional and the creator of the globally implemented Strengths-Based Feedback Formula. She has delivered workshops on leadership, burnout, and resilience to thousands of professionals worldwide. Currently completing her Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, her research focuses on strengths, resilience, and psychological safety. |
Name | Kimberley Wakefield |
Company | Purple Snowy Owl Consulting Inc. |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-220-8523 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | All fields including positive psychology, group coaching, and coaching specialties: Coaching, Education and Teaching of Positive Psychology/Science of Wellbeing. |
Bio | I use evidence-based models developed in the field of positive psychology or the science of wellbeing to help people lead flourishing, resilient, and fulfilling lives. Over the course of my career, I have held senior positions in corporate settings, a national not-for-profit, political campaigns, and a female-led entrepreneurial business. I am also a Board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. |
Name | Leslie Robbins |
Company | Robbins Life Coaching |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1-615-517-0714 |
Geographic Region | Tennessee ~ Southeastern United States |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | I have a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. I am also a Certified ADHD Life Coach with over 300 hours of training through ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy), Certified Enneagram Coach, Certified Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant, and Trained in VIA Character Strengths and Collaborative Proactive Solutions. I offer Individual, Group, and Family Coaching. |
Bio | I work with amazing, creative, brilliant people who have challenges with attention, focus, prioritizing, establishing routines, and following through with projects or daily activities. I have a special place in my heart for students and young adults with ADHD, and anyone who loves someone with an ADHD Diagnosis. I also enjoy working with parents and families, educators, and organizations who are looking to “do life differently” and work with their unique brain wiring. My practice is built upon unconditional acceptance and powerful appreciation for my client’s potential, uniqueness, strengths, capabilities, and wholeness. I am dedicated to helping my clients recognize and work from their strengths, creativity, and skills so they can create their unique way of unleashing their potential. |
Name | Louisa Jewell |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-559-8930 |
Geographic Region | Canada & USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology, Well-being educator, group coaching, team performance, executive leadership development, leading for well-being. |
Bio | Louisa Jewell, MAPP, is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of well-being and has spoken to over 100,000 people worldwide. Known for her work with leaders and teams to improve team cohesion and performance, she is a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership coach and workshop leader. A frequent guest on CBC Radio, she has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Oprah Magazine and is the best selling author of Wire Your Brain for Confidence, The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt. Jewell, founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and has influenced policymakers and educators across Canada. |
Name | Maria Laura Arabbo |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 617-780-9143 |
Geographic Region | Central Texas, USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Character Strengths and VIA Assessment Integration, Leadership Development and Coaching, Group Coaching and Team Development, DEI Initiatives (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning, Organizational Transformation and Culture Change, Coaching for Immigrant and Refugee Communities, Strengths-Based Approaches in Community Building, Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Practices |
Bio | Maria Laura Arabbo is an experienced leader and coach with over 10 years of expertise in leadership development, DEI initiatives, and positive psychology. As the Executive Director of VECINA, she leads an organization focused on supporting immigrant families through strengths-based community-building initiatives. Her work integrates VIA character strengths into organizational cultures, fostering resilience, collaboration, and growth. With a strong background in group coaching, organizational transformation, and trauma-informed practices, Maria Laura is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to align with their values and achieve sustainable success. |
Name | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta |
Company | |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1.443.509.4442 |
Geographic Region | EST USA (Baltimore, Maryland) |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta specializes in leveraging evidence-based practices from positive psychology to drive individual and organizational growth. Her expertise spans group and individual coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and organizational development. With extensive experience in the health industry, particularly in cancer-related initiatives. She has a proven track record of collaborating with federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Community Development and Redevelopment authorities. Mavalynne is adept at facilitating goal setting and attainment, as well as building high-performing teams by identifying and amplifying unique and collective strengths. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, she effectively engages diverse audiences and fosters inclusive environments that inspire transformation and success. |
Bio | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta, originally from Colombia, South America, is the CEO of Stamina in Action Inc. Coaching & Consulting. With a background in behavioral sciences, business, and marketing, she has over 20 years of experience implementing complex projects that benefit individuals and organizations worldwide. A social entrepreneur, she holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and professional certifications in Strengths-Based Coaching and Positive Psychology-Based Well-Being Coaching. She is also part of the first cohort of VIA Workplaces at Their Best consultants. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Mavalynne effectively bridges diverse cultures and audiences. She serves as a board member for diverse non-profit organizations, contributing to initiatives that aim to make the community a better place. Mavalynne is dedicated to advancing well-being and fostering positive change through education, research, and compassion. She believes in the power of collective action to create healthier, happier lives. Currently residing in Baltimore with her husband, Mavalynne cherishes her family, which includes three daughters and sons-in-law, and a grandson who brings her immense joy. |
Name | Melanie Laflamme |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-502-2000 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Workplace wellbeing; applying positive psychology to HR Strategy |
Bio | Over 40 years experience as an HR strategist in the non profit sector; focused on creating healthy, positive organizations based on positive psychology principles and practices. |
Name | Meredith Meyer |
Company | Infinite Potential, LLC |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 513-404-7946 |
Geographic Region | Located in Cincinnati, OH USA, Works Globally |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Strategy and talent planning with leadership teams, Group and Individual Coaching, Culture Building, Conflict Management |
Bio | Meredith Meyer is a Board Certified Coach with 20 years of leadership experience, both inside organizations and consulting and coaching executive teams. She brings diverse industry experience to her clients, including work with large global corporations, small companies, and non-profits. Meredith’s focus is on helping leaders clarify their strengths and values, build strong teams and achieve strategic alignment and results. Meredith is recognized as leader is exploring the future of work and how workplaces are evolving across generations and regions. |
Name | Nadine Rivard |
Company | Lead For Growth |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 514-651-2129 |
Geographic Region | Montréal, Québec, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | positive psychology , appreciative inquiry, experience design (client experience and employee experience ), group coaching, leadership development, executive coaching, organizational performance improvement |
Bio | With 25 years of experience across diverse industries, Nadine Rivard is a seasoned Organizational Performance Consultant, Certified Coach, and Positive Psychology Practitioner. Specializing in strength-based approaches, and organizational design, Nadine excels in improving both client and employee experiences while driving organizational performance. With expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and group coaching, Nadine is Known for a unique ability to blend deep insight into organizational dynamics with a compassionate, coaching-driven approach. By her personalized approach and her positive energy, Nadine fosters lasting change, empowering individuals and teams to thrive. |
Name | Stephanie Brundl |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1-226-820-5980 |
Geographic Region | Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology, Coaching, Leadership Consulting |
Bio | I have worked in the health and wellness sector for 25+ years. I've created leadership development and wellness programs, coached leaders of all kinds and owned my own fitness business. Being a coach and consultant brings me great joy. I thrive most in helping people uncover their strengths and in giving (and receiving) strengths-based feedback. |
Name | Tarina Shah |
Company | Joynetix Ltd |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | +44 (0) 7956677808 |
Geographic Region | London, UK |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Leadership coaching and mentoring, Certified Lego Serious Play Facilitator, Group coaching and team development, Positive psychology, ontological and behavioral science applications, Change management and cultural shaping, Executive coaching for high performance, Strengths-based development and engagement strategies |
Bio | Tarina Shah is a visionary leadership coach and workplace wellbeing expert who transforms organizational cultures through her innovative methodology. With over 25 years as an accomplished healthcare professional, she uniquely integrates science-based expertise, behavioral neuroscience, and the power of play to ignite engagement, inspire high-performing teams, and foster meaningful communication. Tarina’s tailored strategies don’t just break barriers - they create thriving, purpose-driven workplaces where joy fuels success and innovation. |