Samantha is a certified Athletic Mindset Coach who’s journey is a powerful example of resilience and determination. Starting as a competitive high school basketball player, she transitioned into coaching U13 girls’ rep basketball, mastering the art of developing young talent while juggling the demands of her personal life. As a mother of two, Samantha navigates the intense pressure of balancing family responsibilities with her professional ambitions and passion for helping athletes perform at their best in life and sport. Her journey reached a new milestone when she completed her first half marathon, a testament to her endurance and mental toughness.
Before transitioning into coaching, Samantha had a successful career as a leader in advertising. Her role in the fast-paced industry honed her skills in strategic thinking, team management, and high-pressure performance. These experiences provided a solid foundation for her coaching career, as she now applies her expertise in leadership and performance under pressure to develop young athletes.
The transition from advertising to coaching allowed Samantha to merge her professional acumen with her passion for sports, driving her to foster talent and excellence on and off the court. Now pursuing an Executive MBA, Samantha combines her athletic discipline with her professional and academic goals. Her story exemplifies the drive to overcome challenges and achieve excellence, inspiring others to balance their passions and reach their full potential.
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Beatrice is on a mission at Elite to empower athletes to reach their maximum potential. Freshly graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Toronto Metropolitan University, she is fueled by a deep passion for the psychological aspects crucial in supporting athletes during challenging times, drawing from her knowledge of the inner workings of the human mind.
With a background as a competitive dancer and a major in dance from the Etobicoke School of the Arts, Beatrice offers a unique perspective on sports, especially for athletes in the performing arts. Her keen insight extends to common struggles faced by athletes, including performance anxiety, confidence, and the pressure of competition.
Beatrice’s dedication extends to aiding clients navigating transition periods, whether transitioning out of sports or adjusting to the reality of post-undergraduate studies. Armed with her Brain Training for Athletes Certification from Elite, she is ready to assist athletes seeking to reconcile with the potential loss of their identity as they transition out of their athletic careers and prepare them to become the leaders they aspire to be.
Beatrice is on a mission at Elite to empower athletes to reach their maximum potential. Freshly g...
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Susan is a graduate from Princeton University, a former professional hockey player, and a success psychology brain trainer. Her energetic and explosive style of coaching pushes you outside of your comfort zone and challenges you to reach for more than you think you are capable of. Susan’s continual guidance and support allows you to take risks you wouldn’t dare take on your own, or wouldn’t even think of taking in the first place.
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MJ brings over 17 years of coaching experience to her practice. She has worked extensively with provincial, national, and international athletes, entrepreneurs, managers and executives to support their growth and development and help them actualize their highest potential.
MJ is an NCCP High Performance Certified Coach who holds a BA w/ Great Distinction in Human Resources, and a Graduate Degree in Adult Learning & Development.
She holds three ELITE coaching certifications:
-Brain Training for Athletes
-Leadership Launchpad
-Legacy Leadership 2.0
MJ’s mission is to help leaders maximize their impact and create a lasting legacy that they’re proud of.
Her track record speaks for itself.
In sport, the athletes and teams she has coached have won provincial & national championships, broken performance records, and had inaugural award recipients at the provincial and national levels.
In business, MJ has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs, coaches, managers and executives in improving their health, happiness, leadership capabilities and overall performance.
Her clients have reported substantial improvements in their quality of life at work and at home. As leaders, they have also experienced greater employee engagement, decreased turnover, and improved team performance, efficiency and results.
Coach MJ has always had a burning passion to positively impact the lives of others. She is on a mission to educate people about neuroscientifically-proven strategies that boost mental resilience and improve the personal performance and quality of life of her clients.
MJ brings over 17 years of coaching experience to her practice. She has worked extensively with p...
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Rob is on a mission to spread the message of people-centric leadership & the importance of mental health throughout the world. Rob envisions a world where happiness, inclusion, psychological safety & engagement are commonplace in the workplace. Rob is a Fearless Organization Practitioner & an Elite High Performance leadership coach. Before transitioning into leadership, Rob spent over 10 years as an engineer within mining, oil pipelines, and consulting in heavy industry. Rob is also the co-host of The Leadership Launchpad Project & Dismantling the High Performance Narrative podcasts and the founder of Maintenance Disrupted. Prior to starting his career, Rob graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management, was a 3-time Academic All-American in NCAA Water Polo and played on the U18 Canadian National Water Polo team.
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As a High Performance and Mindset Coach, Mbalia brings her authentic self and a supportive nature to her clients allowing them to lean into their own internal wisdom. She is keen in supporting clients rediscover their connection to their true selves, gain clarity, and take practical and meaningful steps to create sustainable change in their life.
Mbalia guides her clients with a quiet confidence and creates a safe container where compassion, non-judgement, and love are central pillars of her coaching practice. She utilizes principles of intuitive learning, somatic embodiment, and internal family systems to encourage clients in rediscovering who they are and craft creative solutions to any life situation they may be facing.
Prior to coaching, Mbalia spent 10 years in Management within the health care industry where her focus was creating spaces and opportunities to champion seniors care and improve their quality of life. She brought her passion for building human connections in caring for vulnerable populations. During her tenure, Mbalia was a leader, a community connector, and an advocate. She led teams through various levels of organizational change, strategic planning, risk management, and during the latter years- rigorous pandemic response. Mbalia has a bachelor’s degree in Gerontology from McMaster University and a Master of Business Administration from Australian Institute of Business. She is also an ELITE certified High-Performance coach.
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Liane helps clients who feel stuck level up their mindset to unlock potential so they can move forward and have the career, relationships and health they want.
She is certified in High Performance Coaching and is based in Toronto. Liane works with clients around the world. She has a background in clinical nutrition, nutritional genomics and corporate wellness. Past clients include Mount Sinai Hospital, Facebook and The Royal Bank of Canada. Along with a diploma in holistic nutrition, Liane is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach.
Liane experienced her own journey through mindset strategy and knows firsthand how much we short-change ourselves and our happiness. She hit a ceiling that she couldn’t seem to get beyond and felt stuck and unfulfilled. Coming out the other side was transformational for her because it gave her confidence to go after what she really wanted. She went from stagnating and playing small to being able to have a bigger impact in her life both personally and professionally.
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As a former elite athlete, playing at both the college and professional levels, I bring a unique combination of experience and expertise into my work with clients.
By integrating top notch mental skills work and brain training, clients will learn how to become the best version of themselves.
By getting into the mental gym with me, clients will discover their passion for achieving their goals while learning how to live life in a positive headspace, receiving the necessary challenge and support from me—their coach!
Accreditations: Masters of Education in Counseling (focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling)- Springfield College
BA in Psychology and Sociology- University of Wisconsin- Madison
Professional Athlete (Canadian Women’s Hockey League, Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association)
Former NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey Player- Wisconsin Badgers
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