About Heather
For over twenty years, I have focused on learning how others think, coaching teams to success and building programs to fill system level gaps that successfully drive outcomes. As I witnessed stress, burnout and ongoing absenteeism from my colleagues and teammates, it was clear that one of the missing pieces of our work world was the focus on our own mental health and the health of the workplace. Research demonstrated that employees who are respected, supported, encouraged to think and treated with fairness are vastly different from employees whose work experience is toxic, ethically challenging and one where harassment and bullying exists. By examining and creating a culture of safety both physically and psychologically – employees thrive and are more motivated in their roles. By ensuring we are looking and asking about our employee’s mental wellness, ability to cope, resiliency and attention to self-care – we foster an environment of safety and openness.
From my experience in business, healthcare, private corporations and correctional institutions, the combination of my clinical knowledge and business acumen creates a multi-faceted understanding of the organizational, political, and front-line aspects of mental health and addictions; and mental health as it relates to employees in the workplace. By using my unique background, working together, we can build systems and teams that are effective in understanding and managing psychological health and safety within organizations.
The advantage that I share with your company – is the lens I bring from several reference points which allows the co-creation of practical, realistic, and sustainable solutions built from experience and knowledge.
Experienced and Knowledgeable
My professional world for the last twenty years has centred on being an outstanding leader across the healthcare sector and specifically within the mental health and addictions field. My experience in system level design and developing policy/practices that are embedded in logic, are fiscally responsible, and meet the needs to solve the gap in services. Professionally, I have presented across North America on the impact of Mental Health and Justice; on successful programs that made a difference to people and best practices to ensure we incorporate meaningful change and development into our organizations. Psychological Health and Organizational Culture trained and educated.
Solution and Improvement-Focused
I am committed to working with you and your teams to help build solutions for your obstacles that is tailored to your needs and your goals. I will partner with you to develop and understand your unique workplace, and study how to improve and transform it to create successful outcomes within your organization and the people that you serve. Psychological Health and Organizational Culture are embedded in improvement solutions.
Innovative and Creative
In building and developing unique and personalized processes and structures – organizational trust, measurable outcomes and valued contributions will be foundational to the sustainability of the change that will come from within. Having successfully merged, developed, and realigned many programs to increase efficiency and deliverables, working together – the innovative and creative lens that I bring to your table will allow for transformational change. Psychological Health and Organizational Culture are foundational elements for your success.
Sector Expertise
- Mental Health and Addictions Specialist
- Clinically trained professional in Justice, Mental Health and Addictions
- Community Service leader and mentor
- Provincial, National, and International lead for Mental Health and Justice
- Government Agencies and system planner experience
Functional Expertise
- Psychological Health and Safety
- Clinical Mental Health and Addictions
- Leadership coaching and mentorship
- Provincial Associations and Advisory Committee representation
- Policy development and implementation strategies
- Project management and change management
Clinical expertise combined with business knowledge to guide clients through our new and everchanging work environments.