Testimonials

  • I found myself preparing for an interview that could lead to promotion to Lieutenant with a different Fire Service organization. I hadn’t had to interview for a job since I first got hired 20 years ago. Joanna worked with me to prepare for the interview. The most useful technique she used was to video record me while she asked typical interview questions. It was a big realization to see how body language and posture can speak contrary to a message being delivered. Joanna also helped me to focus on delivering impactful answers by carefully choosing wording that focus on being positive and confident. With Joanna’s expert coaching, I was successful in this competition and achieved the higher rank.

    Kim Saulnier, BA - Lieutenant- Fire Prevention at the District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services

  • Joanna greatly assisted us in translating a very ambiguous concept into a superb result that measurably improved our hiring practices.

    Marc Lefebvre - Strategic Human Resources Professional, Auditor General of BC

  • Thanks to Joanna‘s expertise and guidance, several of our young hockey clients have been educated in the art of the interview. Our clients will carry these skills with them throughout their career and beyond. Most of Joanna‘s work has been through Skype and while in some cases thousands of miles away, Joanna’s work with our clients is very effective. Development of these young men clients is a process encompassing issues both on and off the ice, including verbal communication, dealing with the media, team interviews, all part of the reality that they must deal with and excel at. Joanna’s teaching and work with them continues to be instrumental in their growth.

    Kurt Overhardt, KO Sports Inc. NHL player agent

Ana Fong Marquez – BC Technology Industry Association
Anyes Dimsdale – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

  • Joanna is a pro whose talents were integral to the success of a big media-relations project I undertook with a major client. I have every confidence In recommending Joanna for future communications projects.

    Ann Gibbon - Strategic PR consulting for organizations wanting to build their profile, manage issues and grow their businesses

  • Joanna recently taught two workshops for the University of Northern BC’s Managers, Directors and Deans, the feedback from our participants was phenomenal, “this is the best workshop I have ever attended”, “please make sure you bring her back”. The workshop was appropriate to the audience, practical and immediately applicable, easy to grasp, entertaining and full of real life examples and opportunities to practice. Gary, the cameraman was a gem, his demeanour was perfect, we did not feel threatened in front of the camera, nervous, yes, but a safe environment to hone in our skills.

    Sheila Page - Director of Human Resources, University of Northern British Columbia

  • Joanna offered me superb ideas for improving my presentations and for improving my performance as a presenter. If you’re ready to move beyond Death by PowerPoint, ask Joanna to help you.

    Yogi SchulzI - manage complex IT projects

Rick Massie – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Yukon Region
 
Ben YuSchott – Yukon Government, Yukon

  • I have worked with Joanna for years – both at the UBC Sauder School of Business and at BCCIE. Projects have included open enrollment offerings and custom programs for a variety of clients, coaching services and in-house training for our team. Joanna is expert in media relations/media savvy, presentations and communications, and she is energetic, creative, learner-centered and results-driven in her approach. I would not hesitate work with her again.

    Karmen Blackwood - Director at Capilano University | MBA | Senior Leader | Strategic, Business & Operational Planner | Business Developer

  • I have been fortunate enough to work with Joanna on several occasions, teaching media and presentation skills. She always brings energy, experience and knowledge to the table. Joanna has a dynamic approach to communications that serves clients well.

    Ken Coach - Presentation/Media TrainingCrisis Communications

  • Joanna is an exceptional producer to collaborate with. She is creative and communicative, a risk taker and someone who always delivers beyond expectations. Joanna has great interviewing skills and her love of helping people tell their stories helps people get comfortable being on camera. Her confidence, experience and fun loving attitude are evident in the finished product.

    Vince Arvidson csc - Cinematographer, Partner at Candela Collective