Ben Kadel, Ph.D
Ben Kadel (rhymes with bottle) is a social psychologist who specializes in the emotional dynamics of work and work groups. He has spent the last 15 years or so figuring out what it takes to help people do work that is both personally fulfilling and materially successful. He is on a personal mission to convert all the energy that is currently wasted in fear, doubt, confusion and conflict into productive energy moving people towards goals that really matter.
Ben brings over a decade of organizational development experience and a unique mix of skills to every project he facilitates. Equally at home with hard data or hot emotions, Ben has developed an approach that understands the basic fundamentals—structure, process, and culture—required to create an effective and productive workplace whether that’s a workplace for a freelancer or a large department.
He has a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is a founding partner of Emotus Operandi. He is an engaging speaker, accomplished writer and snappy dresser – even if he does say so himself.
Peggy Jessome
For as long as she can remember, Peggy has been thinking about creativity and wanting to experience more of it in her life. Like many people, however, she started her career in a more conventional way, working first as a clinical dietitian, then department head, before obtaining an MBA at the University of Warwick. She chose a specialization in Continuous Quality Improvement, and implemented a quality program at Children’s Hospital before leaving to start her own consulting business. Those experiences gave her a strong grounding in the value of structure and logic, and how to use that as a way to support intuition and creativity, rather than to squash it.
Since 1992, Peggy has worked with businesses and individuals to clarify what they want, and to find ways to bring that into being, through visions and strategies, team building and coaching. In addition to her work with organizations, Peggy has developed and delivered courses to enhance personal creativity.
She makes use of that creativity in developing and delivering participative processes that empower and engage clients. Her clarity and willingness to work with what is happening in the present has assisted her clients in grappling with and working through the major issues facing them.
Rebecca Krantz, PhD.
Rebecca Krantz has a PhD in Sociology from the UW-Madison, where she studied the social, psychological, and spiritual foundations of community participation and activism. She served for six years as the executive director, facilitator, and community organizer for a non-profit coalition of neighborhood associations in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Becca has also worked in survey research and program evaluation and development, and has served as mentor and faculty for leadership development and training programs for activists and organizers. Becca currently works as a leadership and organizational development consultant, coach, and group process facilitator, and offers workshops in avoiding burnout for activists, and in hula-hoop making for children and adults. She is happily married and spends a lot of time with her husband, two step-children, and other family and friends. She is a ceramic sculptor, practices yoga daily, and loves to swim, bike, dance, hula hoop, knit, cook, and write.
Monika Becker
Monika Becker, owner of Clear Directions – Consulting and Life Coaching, is a hard-working self-starter with integrity, dedication and persistence. In her coaching work at Clear Directions she assists her clients in articulating and achieving important life goals with a pragmatic, soul-centred and holistic approach. Monika is passionate about supporting others in expressing their potential, passion and purpose in all areas of life.
Before starting her own business in 2009, Monika has worked as a horticultural engineer with 12 years in production, sales, marketing and office management in plant nurseries in Germany, Italy and Canada and has over four years in the tourism industry in BC; ultimately a team lead and trainer, leading and coaching a team of 25, and providing professional training and workshops to them.
A native German, Monika brings experience from several decades of living in Europe, along with her experience as an immigrant to Canada in 2002. Monika is fluent in English and German, and strong in French and Italian. She is an author of two books on roses, and her hobbies are singing, song writing, painting, hiking, and commitment to personal growth.
Shawna Hickerson
Shawna Hickerson is a designer with a unique background of both web and broadcast design. Her skill sets entail graphic design, art/creative direction and creative facilitation. She is self-motivated, team oriented and a clear communicator, adept at working closely with clients to take projects from concept to delivery. In 1997 Shawna cofounded, with Gerard Cheong, what is today known as Aurora Motion Graphics. Through Aurora Shawna continues to expand her knowledge, designing, animating and creating online campaigns for a wide range of clients. Her training and experience have contributed to her strong feelings regarding brand development, designer/client interaction and team involvement. Past and current clients include TELUS, Sierra Wireless, Manitoba Telecom (MTS), The W Network, UBC, Tourism BC, The CBC, and Nintendo.
Gerard Cheong
Gerard has a strong storytelling ability coupled with the technical skills that allow him to be a multi-platform designer. From print, to Web and television, Gerard uses design to create lasting brand identities for Aurora’s clients. Gerard manages the technical aspects of design for Aurora, ensuring that Creative is sharp from the inception to delivery.
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