About Me

Helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential is not only my passion but also my greatest strength. I work with individuals and organizations navigating complex and challenging transformations. My approach integrates psychology, organizational development, coaching, human potential, and mindfulness—the study of presence—to create meaningful and lasting change.

My educational background is in Psychology, Change Management (ACMP) and as an ICF Executive and Empowerment Coach. Additionally, I am pursuing certification as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (anticipated graduation 2026), accredited by the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.

Throughout my career, I have partnered with thousands of individuals across four continents to uncover and transcend limiting beliefs. By fostering awareness and practical strategies, I help my clients break free from what holds them back and seize immediate opportunities for growth and transformation.

Real Conversations for Real Change. Getting to know me better.

For much of my journey, especially up until my mid-30s, I navigated these challenges largely on my own.

Here are some of the experiences that have shaped and strengthened me:

Career Challenges: Faced two layoffs and navigating countless career changes and promotions, including leading global, multicultural, and multifunctional teams in 3 different continents.
Starting Over: Relocated to different cities and countries, starting over each time.
Relationship Resilience: Enduring personal relationship breakdowns (like breaking up six weeks before a wedding) and eventually finding my happily ever after by meeting my soulmate at 40.
Becoming a Bonus Mom: Embracing the role of a Bonus Mom (a personally meaningful term for stepmom).
Never giving up on my dream: After years of navigating corporate roles, I decided (again) to pursue an independent path. I came to realize that the corporate world wasn’t the right fit for me—I’m too passionate, too honest, and too bold to conform to its mold.

Throughout most of this, I would often feel like “I hate my life”. I often wished for support beyond my regular friends and family but couldn’t always afford it. This inspired a deep desire in me to offer help to anyone who sought it. Despite limited resources and starting my journey of self-sufficiency at the age of 17, I’ve always made it a priority to lend a hand where I could.

For all these reasons and more, I’m dedicated to providing services accessible to all who seek them. I offer a generous sliding scale while maintaining a commitment to fair pay for the value I bring.

Global Experience, Local Impact

Having lived and worked in Canada, the USA, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, I bring a deep understanding of diverse cultures and industries. This global perspective allows me to help clients identify and overcome obstacles unique to their circumstances while embracing their individual strengths and opportunities.

A Unique Approach

Combining my educational background and professional experience, I provide tailored support to each client. My methods include:

Mindfulness Techniques: Cultivating awareness and peace to foster clarity and focus.
Coaching Expertise: Helping clients unlock their personal gifts and potential.
Certified Adult Training: Identifying blind spots and empowering growth.

Through these approaches, I guide clients in developing leadership skills, enhancing creativity, and uncovering their natural talents, enabling them to embrace new possibilities and bring joy and ease into everyday life.

For Individuals and Organizations

For organizations, I develop key talent and cohesive teams to advance strategic objectives. I’ve worked extensively with corporate leaders and C-suite executives, providing insights into transformational changes that drive significant results. My global experience spans multiple industries, and I’m known for my unique combination of candour, compassion, wisdom, enthusiasm, and intuition—qualities that create dynamic sessions and tangible outcomes.

For motivated individuals, I offer a personalized approach to achieving ambitious goals and living a purposeful, fulfilled life. By addressing obstacles and fostering growth, I help clients create a path to their desired future.

Commitment to Excellence

I am deeply committed to delivering excellence in every engagement. My approach combines strategic insight, practical tools, and heartfelt connection to empower clients to thrive amid change and unlock their full potential.

Working Style and Philosophy

My working philosophy is derived from what has proven really works. The following are some of the main components that influence my work when partnering with clients.

Each person has a unique set of strengths that make him or her extraordinary.

I partner with individuals to take ownership of their full potential and use the complete force of their brilliance to enhance their performance, in life and in business.

Our everyday lives are most fulfilling when infused with meaning and purpose.

Mediocre leads to a mundane existence. You must engage with your full potential every day to reap extraordinary results.

Great wins are won with small actions.

Sometimes the cultivation of the smallest habit can result in an astounding change. I will work with you to make a positive impact at every level of your life or business.

Positivity is powerful, but only when it’s grounded in reality.

I teach and model the practice of working form our strength and being positive. Seeing the best in people and situations around us allows us to more easily identify opportunities for excellence.

We’re all works in progress with infinite possibility in front of us.

We are all works in progress. I am gifted in seeing the potential for extraordinary transformation in all and work with my clients to express your natural unique talents.

Relationships are the cornerstone of all personal and business success.

It’s only by building bridges between people, cultures and values that we achieve outstanding results.

World Class Organizations Donia has Worked With

My decades of professional background experience is in organizational development, change management, coaching and consulting. I have worked globally for both large international companies and small startups to bring talent into alignment with business goals.

Having also worked and lived in more than half-a-dozen countries across four different continents; this experience has empowered my understanding of a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and how these influences inform organizations and individuals.

Personalized Solutions for Lasting Impact

I offer a diverse range of services designed to meet the evolving needs of both individuals and organizations. In as little as one session, I have empowered countless clients to gain clarity on persistent challenges and implement meaningful, lasting changes.

I believe that one size does not fit all. My approach is rooted in building genuine connections with clients and organizations, enabling them to unlock their full potential. By blending my expertise in consulting, mentoring, coaching, and training, I deliver real, impactful, and lasting results.

Discover how we can work tougher to help you or your organization achieve transformative growth today.

Donia looks for ways to challenge her clients to grow and develop. She helps them stretch past their current limits and supports them in taking on new experiences. Most importantly, she’s 100% committed to their success, facilitating the actions required to achieve real results.