How did we get here?

Leadership. People. Performance. Wellness.

My career has always centred on people—helping individuals build confidence, supporting leaders in their roles, and creating environments where people can thrive. Over the past 25 years, I have built extensive experience in administration, leadership and human resources while maintaining a parallel passion for fitness, movement and personal wellness.

Today, I bring these experiences together through leadership and HR wellness coaching, professional development, and fitness education.

People and Leadership Development

Throughout my career, I have managed teams ranging from one to 150 employees in both unionized and non-unionized environments. I understand the realities of leading people, navigating workplace challenges, managing performance and supporting teams through change.

One of my greatest strengths is helping new and experienced managers develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills they need to succeed. My approach combines real-world leadership experience with a genuine interest in people, workplace wellness and sustainable performance.

My areas of focus include performance management, leadership development, employee wellness and practical HR support. Through coaching, lunch-and-learn sessions and individualized leader support, I help managers navigate challenges, strengthen their leadership practices and build healthier, more effective workplaces.

I am currently finalizing my Human Resources Management credential through McMaster University Continuing Education and am a member of the New Brunswick Human Resources Association, part of the CPHR network. I believe in continued learning and bringing current HR knowledge together with the practical experience gained throughout my career.

A Lifelong Commitment to Fitness and Wellness

My fitness journey began in 2001, when I became a certified fitness instructor. What started as a practical way to supplement my income as a young single mother grew into a meaningful and enduring part of my life.

Alongside my full-time roles in health care, social services, administration and leadership, I continued teaching fitness in a wide range of settings, including fitness centres, community halls, schools, churches, private studios, senior centres and Caribbean resorts. I also incorporated wellness initiatives into my professional roles, recognizing the value of supporting the well-being of both employees and the people they serve.

Fitness has taught me that wellness is not about achieving a particular body type or meeting someone else's definition of success. It is about finding ways to move, grow, recover and participate in life that work for the individual.

In 2017, following years of significant pain, I underwent a total hip replacement. My recovery reinforced the importance of adaptability, patience and a sustainable approach to movement. I learned firsthand that progress does not always look the same for everyone, and that the right support can make a meaningful difference in helping people regain confidence and move forward.

These experiences continue to shape my approach to fitness and wellness. I value accessibility, individual needs and practical strategies that help people feel supported rather than judged.

Bringing It All Together

Today, I continue to build on both sides of my professional journey. Through NewHipFit, I offer fitness education and instruction, including yoga and the development of new fitness instructors. Through my HR and leadership work, I support managers and organizations in strengthening leadership practices, managing performance and making employee wellness a meaningful part of workplace culture.

Whether I am supporting a manager through a challenging people issue, facilitating a learning session, helping a team explore workplace wellness or teaching movement, my goal remains the same: to help people build the knowledge, confidence and capacity to succeed.

I believe that healthy workplaces and healthy people are built through practical support, continued learning, compassion and a willingness to adapt. My work brings these principles together, drawing on decades of experience in both organizational leadership and fitness to help people thrive at work and in life.