Awakened Company Certified Coaches & Advisors

Carefully curated leaders transforming organizations through conscious leadership

When you work with an Awakened Company Certified (ACC) coach or advisor, you’re partnering with an expert who has completed one of the most rigorous and transformative leadership development programs available. Our certified professionals don’t just teach conscious leadership—they embody it.

What It Means to Be Awakened Company Certified

The Awakened Company Certification represents a significant commitment to personal and professional transformation. Our certification program is carefully curated and highly selective. Each cohort is intentionally kept small to ensure deep transformation and meaningful connection among participants.

Each certified coach has completed:

  • A comprehensive 10-month immersive program spanning leadership, relationships, and organizational transformation

  • 10 intensive training modules covering the complete Awakened Company methodology, including:

-Deep exploration of the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness and transformational leadership
 
-Creating heartful, mindful, and spacious relationships within organizations
 
-Strategy With Soul—integrating vision, values, and action plans into emergent organizational roadmaps
  • A rigorous case study demonstrating practical application of the Awakened Company process
  • Monthly mentorship with Catherine Bell, founder of The Awakened Company
  • Demonstrated personal transformation and leadership growth throughout the certification journey

Not everyone who applies is accepted. We carefully curate each cohort to ensure participants demonstrate the commitment, self-awareness, and capacity for transformation required to serve others at the highest level.

The Three Pillars of ACC Training

1. Awakening Leadership

Our certified coaches have embodied the attributes of an Awakening Leader and can guide you to:

  • Develop deep self-awareness through the Enneagram and mindfulness practices
  • Embody vulnerability and openness as leadership strengths
  • Create deliberate life plans aligned with your Ikigai (purpose)
  • Move from reactive patterns to responsive, intentional leadership
  • Foster diversity, inclusion, and trust within your sphere of influence
  • Let go of destructive impulses and awaken to your highest potential

This foundation alone can create transformational shifts in leadership style, resulting in significant positive impacts on organizational culture and financial performance.

2. Awakening Relationships

ACC-certified professionals understand that healthy organizations are built on healthy relationships. They are trained to help you:

  • Create heartful, mindful, and spacious relationships at work
  • Navigate difficult conversations with skill and compassion
  • Transform conflicts into opportunities for deeper understanding
  • Build psychological safety and trust across teams
  • Practice powerful noticing and feedback that supports growth
  • Establish meaningful relationship goals and track progress

This training directly addresses one of the costliest challenges facing organizations today: employee turnover and disengagement.

3. Awakening Organizations

The culmination of the certification, this module equips coaches to guide entire organizations through transformation. ACC-certified advisors can help you:

  • Develop Strategy With Soul that integrates business objectives with human values
  • Create clear vision, meaningful values, and actionable mission statements
  • Design organizational structures that support connection and innovation
  • Energize, sustain, and regenerate your organization through creativity and peace
  • Build an emergent roadmap that can guide growth for decades to come

A Proven, Award-Winning Methodology

The Awakened Company methodology isn’t theoretical—it’s proven. Founder Catherine Bell developed and refined these approaches while building BluEra, her co-owned organization, which was recognized as:

  • A Top Employer
  • One of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies
  • A model of conscious business practices that deliver both cultural health and financial success

Our certified coaches carry forward this legacy, applying strategies, techniques, and frameworks that have demonstrated real-world success in building thriving, conscious organizations.

The Research Behind Our Approach

The Awakened Company methodology is grounded in compelling research on organizational health:

  • Healthy organizations deliver three times the shareholder returns compared to unhealthy ones (McKinsey Organizational Health Index)

     

  • Only 20-25% of businesses survive past nine years—meaning 75% will be gone within that timeframe (Industry Canada)

     

  • Healthy organizations achieve better financial results precisely because they prioritize cultural health over short-term financial metrics

     

  • Up to 70% of employees in unhealthy organizations are disengaged—representing enormous untapped potential (Gallup)

ACC-certified coaches are trained to help you move from organizational risk to organizational resilience.

Ready to Work With an ACC Coach?

Browse the profiles below to find an Awakened Company Certified coach or advisor whose experience and approach resonate with your needs. Our approach is particularly powerful for thought leaders, mission-driven entrepreneurs, organizations facing cultural challenges, coaches and consultants seeking to bring transformational processes to their practice, and leaders committed to personal transformation as the foundation for organizational change.

Each coach has completed the rigorous certification program and demonstrated their commitment to conscious leadership and organizational transformation. When you’re ready, reach out directly to begin a conversation about how they can support your leadership journey and organizational growth.

Together, we’re creating a network of awakened leaders changing the consciousness of leadership—one person, one relationship, one organization at a time.

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BCHE, MS, CCC-SLP

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Cady Allione

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    Geneviève Bailey

    MSOD

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Energy & Professional Services with exposure to Transportation, Manufacturing, Retail, Academia, Technology and Non-profit

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE:

    • Over 30 years of experience working as a consultant and as a senior enterprise leader 
    • Master’s in Organization Development from Pepperdine University’s internationally recognized Graziadio Business School
    • Award winning developer of leadership development programming for one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies
    • Former National Chair of Deloitte’s Strategic Change practice
    • Awakened Company Certification Leader
    • Certified Awakened Company Coach / Advisor

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    Geneviève Bailey is an organizational development leader with over 30 years of global experience advising companies and executive teams on leadership, culture and organization performance.

    As the founder of Joie de G and a practitioner within The Awakened Company Collective, she partners with organizations to build values-aligned, and human-centered workplaces that accelerate clarity, leadership alignment, and sustainable performance. Her work integrates leadership with practical organizational transformation, helping leaders navigate complexity and strengthen both people and results.

    Geneviève has worked with leaders and organizations across multiple industries throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Africa, and China.

    Her philosophy is simple: organizations thrive when people do.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    To walk with leaders as they awaken more conscious organizations where humanity, purpose, and performance flourish together.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Organization Design, Development and Effectiveness
    • Leadership Development Design & Delivery 
    • Executive Coaching & Team Effectiveness
    • Facilitation small- large groups
    • Change & Transformation 

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    • Executive team alignment and leadership development
    • Organizational transformation and culture evolution
    • Conscious leadership integration for senior leaders
    • Strategic advisory during periods of growth, change, or complexity
    • Facilitation of leadership conversations that unlock clarity, trust, and aligned action

    WHO I SERVE

    • CEOs, founders, and executive teams
    • Organizations navigating transformation, growth, or leadership transition
    • Leaders committed to building values-aligned, human-centered organizations
    • Companies seeking stronger leadership alignment and sustainable organizational performance
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    Ben Campbell

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Organizational Culture Consulting
    • Leadership Development Coaching

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    • 15 Years Enneagram Experience
    • 8 years facilitation experience (workshops and online courses)
    • 8 years coaching experience
    • Certified Awakened Company Coach / Advisor

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    Ben Campbell is a Leadership & Team Development Facilitator who supports communities and teams in showing up at their best in moments when it matters most–periods of stress, pressure, transition, and rapid change. One of his passions is developing nature-informed leadership training, which focuses on an eco-centric approach to business that not only supports productivity and self-awareness, but also enables our communities and organizations to exist in reciprocity with the natural world.

    Ben has supported organizations across the US and Canada, from healthcare teams to manufacturing groups and Cleantech startups. He is a certified consultant in the Awakened Company Framework and a seasoned facilitator of retreats, workshops, and high-impact team sessions.

    In his facilitation, Ben utilizes techniques from The Xchange Approach, a scientifically-proven framework for conscious facilitation based on unlocking our collective potential. Ben also incorporates insights from the Enneagram system–a personality roadmap for building self-awareness–in a grounded, practical way to support each community’s unique goals.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    Supporting Conscious Leadership in Service of People & Planet

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Workshop & Retreat Facilitator
    • Expert Enneagram Coach
    • Experiential Keynote Speaker
    • Nature-informed Practitioner

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    Organizational Culture Consulting (Awakened Company workshops focusing on Vision/Values/Missions; nature-based leadership retreats; ongoing leadership development programs, experiential keynotes on conscious leadership, Enneagram workshops for communication/conflict resolution/self-awareness), Enneagram & Leadership Coaching

    WHO I SERVE

    Energy companies, healthcare teams, regional banks, and technology companies. I help solve problems such as high stress, poor communication, and low engagement. My favorite people to work with are leaders who have strong environmental values and enjoy spending time in nature.

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    Laura Keating-Elske

    Certified Lead Practitioner, Society of Decision Professionals; Registered Professional Biologist (P. Biol; Alberta)

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Corporate Strategy Consulting
    • Environmental Consulting
    • Natural Resource Management
    • Non-profits
    • Government
    • Education

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    • Decision-making and analytical thinking: 10+ years leading and facilitating structured decision-making processes in corporate, non-profit, and government settings
    • Sustainability: 10+ years in environmental consulting and conservation
    • Certified Awakened Company Coach / Advisor

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    Laura Keating-Elske helps guide thoughtful decisions in service of people and the planet. She is a co-founder and Decision Science Lead at People & Planet Consulting, supporting purpose-driven organizations in turning complexity into clear, actionable pathways. 

    With over a decade of experience in decision analysis, Laura combines analytical rigor with values-focused facilitation.  More recently, Laura has also become fascinated with organizational culture and the role that it plays in healthy people and societies. 

    Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Queen’s University, a Master of Science degree in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing from the University of Oxford, a professional certificate in Strategic Decisions and Risk Management from Stanford University, and is Awakened Company Certified. 

    Prior to her career as a decision professional, Laura worked as an environmental consultant and wildlife biologist. Outside of work, she is a proud parent and enjoys spending time in nature.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    My purpose is to help guide thoughtful decisions in service of people and the planet.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Friendly, approachable, and inclusive
    • Structured and analytical thinking; mathematical modelling
    • Deep listening; translating unstructured conversations into actionable insights

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    • Values-aligned strategy/roadmap development
    • Group facilitation for collaborative decision-making
    • Mindful decision-making workshops (including how to intentionally leverage AI)

    WHO I SERVE

    • Purpose-driven organizations
    • Underrepresented groups
    • Non-profits
    • Government
    • B Corps
    • Social enterprises
    • Start-ups
    • Small and medium-sized businesses
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    Marc Kolman

    MSPH

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Public sector – state and local governments
    • Non-profits
    • Academia
    • Public health

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    • Public sector experience (35+ Years)
    • Group facilitation (35+ Years)
    • Process consultation (35+ Years)
    • Community engagement (35+ Years)
    • Public health – systemic approaches to affecting the health of organizations, groups and communities (35+ Years)
    • Certified Awakened Company Coach / Advisor

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    After over 35 years of working in public service, I have transitioned to working with individuals and groups interested in personal and professional growth in service to themselves, relationships and communities. Throughout my work, I have been known for bringing compassion, humanity, awareness and insight. I have continually sought transformation both for myself and for those I work with.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    My vision is to help you work better together. My purpose is to bring clarity and ease to you, your work, your organization and your community. I believe in the values of the collective and the collaborative.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Group facilitation
    • Process consultation
    • Community engagement
    • Government/non-profit/community partnerships
    • Mindfulness, self-awareness, strategic goal-setting and other coaching practices
    • Meditation/Mindfulness/Awareness Practices
    • Guided Imagery and Visualization
    • Movement and Somatic Practices (5 Rhythms, T’ai Chi, Chi Kung, Ecstatic Dance, Social Presencing Theater)

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    I help others explore who they want to become and how they can get there – guiding them through their own challenges., helping them to become stronger, more resilient and more fully themselves.

    • Organizational Culture Strategy & Transformation
    • Leadership Development 
    • Executive & Leadership Coaching
    • Mindfulness-Based Leadership Practices
    • Somatic Awareness & Embodied Leadership
    • Strategic Facilitation & Retreat Design
    • Values Clarification & Organizational Alignment
    • Change Navigation & Adaptive Leadership

    WHO I SERVE

    • Executive Leaders
    • Mission-Driven Organizations & Social Enterprises
    • Boards of Directors & Governance Bodies
    • Organizations in Cultural or Strategic Transition
    • Cross-Functional Teams Seeking Alignment
    • Facilitators & Coaches 
    Tracey Poffenroth

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    BCHE, MS, CCC-SLP

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    INDUSTRIES

    • Healthcare Leadership
    • Clinical Services
    • Organizational Development

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    • Medical speech-language pathologist (MS, CCC-SLP)
    • Board Certified Healthcare Executive (BCHE)
    • Certified Awakened Company Coach / Advisor
    • Extensive leadership across the continuum of care
    • Program development and transformation
    • Personal Coach
    • Podcast Host
    • Speaker

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    With extensive leadership and clinical experience across the continuum of care, Tracey is a Board-Certified Healthcare Executive, Certified Awakened Company Leader, and personal coach with a background as a medical speech-language pathologist. She designs and delivers coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements for healthcare teams and leaders, supporting cultures where individuals can thrive through challenge and change. Known for connecting the dots others may overlook, Tracey brings empathy, clarity, and purpose to every room she’s in.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    My purpose is to be a steady, grounding presence for others—a source of strength when they feel uncertain or vulnerable. Through insight, confidence, and compassion, I aim to create a refuge where people feel supported and seen. In that space, they can reconnect with their own strength and trust in their ability to rise.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Problem-solving
    • Strategic thinking
    • Program transformation
    • Team leadership
    • Clinical expertise
    • Connecting complex ideas
    • Clarity and purpose in complexity

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    • Healthcare leadership development
    • Personal coaching
    • Conference speaking
    • Podcast hosting (Reactive Attachment Disorder support)
    • Team transformation
    • Organizational culture change in healthcare settings

    WHO I SERVE

    • Individuals, Teams and Senior Leadership
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    Laurie Renton

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Leadership & Organizational Development
    • Coaching & Facilitation
    • Workplace Culture
    • Community Engagement

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    With over two decades of leadership and business experience, Laurie is the Founder of LR Coaching & Leadership Development and a Certified Business Trainer in Points of You®, Awakened Company Certified Coach / Advisor as well as the Enneagram. She designs and delivers workshops, masterminds, and retreats for teams, HR leaders, entrepreneurs, and community organizations, supporting culture change, communication, trust, and connection in the workplace.

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    Laurie cultivates environments rooted in safety, curiosity, and shared humanity. Her work is built on values, emotional intelligence, conscious communication, and experiential learning that opens minds and shifts behavior. She helps organizations move from surviving to flourishing.

    Laurie envisions a world where workplaces ignite human potential. Her mission is to spark conscious connection, emotional intelligence, and flourishing cultures, where people feel valued, safe to contribute, and inspired to grow. She believes when individuals flourish, organizations do too.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    To be the change she wishes to see in the world of business by helping leaders create workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Laurie believes business can be a force for good when values are lived, relationships are honored, and people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Transformational facilitation
    • Values-based leadership
    • Psychological safety
    • Emotional & social intelligence
    • Program design
    • Public speaking
    • Community building
    • Turning complex ideas into simple, practical tools

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    • Leadership & culture development
    • Enneagram coaching for teams & leaders
    • Corporate Points of You® workshops and retreats
    • Values alignment and culture conversations
    • Emotional Intelligence & Psychological Flourishing programs
    • Speaking, facilitation, and community empowerment

    WHO I SERVE

    Organizations, HR leaders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams who are ready to evolve their culture with humanity and purpose. She has a special passion for supporting women in leadership and values-driven teams in business or community settings.

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    Cady Allione

    Executive Director

    CONTACT

    INDUSTRIES

    • Health & Wellness
    • Meditation & Retreat Centers
    • Nonprofit Leadership
    • Conscious Leadership & Organizational Culture
    • Spiritual & Educational Organizations
    • Global Ethical Brands

    EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

    • Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy
    • Scaling Nonprofits from Startup to Multi-Million Dollar Operations
    • Mission-Driven Organizational Development
    • Conscious Leadership & Values-Based Culture
    • Program Development & Educational Initiatives
    • Cross-Cultural & Spiritual Community Leadership
    • Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising
    • Marketing & Communications Strategy

    PROFESSIONAL BIO

    Cady Allione is the Executive Director of Tara Mandala, an international Buddhist community and retreat center rooted in contemplative traditions. A seasoned nonprofit executive, she has guided organizations from early-stage development to multi-million-dollar operations.

    Known for her collaborative, joy-filled approach, Cady brings a steady and inspiring presence to complex organizations navigating periods of growth, transition, and cultural change. She is particularly skilled at aligning strategy, structure, and culture in ways that strengthen mission clarity and long-term sustainability.

    Her work centers on cultivating resilient, values-driven organizations that balance operational excellence with human well-being. Drawing on both contemplative wisdom and contemporary leadership practice, Cady supports organizations in evolving with integrity while serving the communities and causes they are dedicated to advancing.

    PERSONAL VISION & PURPOSE

    I envision a world where organizations are places of integrity, creativity, and care—where people can bring both their wisdom and their humanity to the work they do.

    I believe the future of leadership lies in integrating inner awareness with practical action. When organizations align purpose, people, and systems, they create the conditions for innovation, sound decision-making, and meaningful transformation.

    I am inspired by the shared brilliance and strengths that emerge when people come together with purpose. By bringing intuitive insight, creative thinking, and strategic perspective to complex challenges, I seek to illuminate new possibilities and help organizations move forward with clarity and confidence while contributing to a more compassionate and sustainable world.

    SKILLS & TALENTS

    • Strategic Vision & Organizational Leadership
    • Intuitive Strategy & Complex Problem-Solving
    • Organizational Growth, Scaling & Transformation
    • Conscious Leadership & Culture Development
    • Facilitating Insightful Dialogue & Collective Intelligence
    • Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
    • Fundraising Strategy & Donor Relationship Development
    • Strategic Communications & Narrative Leadership

    SPECIFIC OFFERINGS

    WHO I SERVE

    • Nonprofit organizations navigating growth, transition, or strategic evolution
    • Executive leaders and founders seeking clarity, alignment, and long-term vision
    • Organizations cultivating values-driven cultures and conscious leadership
    • Communities integrating wisdom traditions with contemporary organizational practice
    • Teams seeking to strengthen culture, collaboration, and shared purpose
    • Cross-sector collaborations working to create positive social and cultural impact