Certified VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultants
The following consultants have successfully completed the Workplaces at Their Best for Consultants – Learning Path + Certification in addition to live sessions where they experienced mentorship from VIA faculty and staff and community with like-minded practitioners.
Name | Agni Witt |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | +41 77 20 19 349 |
Geographic Region | Europe/Switzerland |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Strengths-Based Leadership & Team Development, Strengths-Driven Communication & Conflict Resolution |
Bio | I help leaders and teams foster effective collaboration, boost engagement, and drive performance while cultivating a strengths-driven, positive work environment that fuels organizational growth and individual fulfillment. By leveraging a strengths-based approach, I empower individuals to unlock their potential, leading to stronger leadership, enhanced team dynamics, and greater life satisfaction and purpose in work. With expertise in strengths-based development, Positive Psychology (EMCC-certified MSc), and experience leading multicultural teams across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, I bridge theory with practice to develop high-performing, thriving leaders and teams. As a multilingual consultant, I connect easily across diverse cultures. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how strengths-based strategies can drive meaningful change in your organization. |
Name | Allison Arnott |
Company | The Happiness Department |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-807-3658 |
Geographic Region | Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Contact for more information. |
Bio | Contact for more information. |
Name | Ashley Wolski |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | NA |
Geographic Region | Philadelphia, USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Authentic Leadership, Relationship & Team Dynamics, Culture and Well-being, Individual strengths-based Coaching |
Bio | Ashley is dedicated to co-creating experiences that help individuals discover the best in themselves and others. By applying a strengths-based approach and bringing a positive psychology lens, she transforms the dynamics of everyday interactions through exercises that foster positive change. The tools and techniques are designed to provide lasting benefits that are lifelong skills and can enhance engagement, relationships, and meaning. Ashley graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an Advanced Positive Psychology certificate in 2023 and is dedicated to listening attentively to support goals. |
Name | Brittany Pavely |
Company | The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | 513 - 487 - 3055 |
Geographic Region | Cincinnati, OH & Northern, KY |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Brittany leads a team at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center dedicated to empowering individuals to become upstanders by harnessing their VIA Character Strengths. Inspired by powerful lessons from Holocaust history, Brittany utilizes strengths-based education, impactful storytelling, and engaging tangible strategies to equip diverse groups—including schools, teachers, professional organizations, corporate teams, non-profits, civil-sector employees, and law enforcement—to build cohesive, thriving teams and workplaces of upstanders. Her workshops illuminate how everyday choices shape environments where people feel empowered to stand up for what’s right and help participants identify and leverage personal and team strengths to foster resilience and high performance. Participants leave with a transformed perspective, noticing strengths in themselves and others, along with a renewed sense of optimism, clarity, and purpose about the positive change they can create in the world. |
Bio | Brittany Pavely is the Director of Youth & Professional Learning at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, where she designs and facilitates innovative experiential learning programs that leverage VIA Character Strengths to empower individuals to become upstanders. Brittany has extensive experience facilitating engaging, hands-on educational experiences for diverse audiences ranging from children to adults, educators, corporate groups, and community organizations. Brittany holds a Master’s degree in Education and spent a decade as a public high school teacher, specializing in inquiry-based historical thinking and gamification as tools for deep engagement. |
Name | Caroline Adams Miller |
Company | Caroline Miller International |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 301-807-4849 |
Geographic Region | USA - Washington, DC area locally |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Leadership & CEO coaching on the intersection between the science of happiness and science of goal success, Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP degree from first graduating class of Penn Masters of Applied Positive Psychology 2006), coaching female leaders on agency and flourishing |
Bio | Caroline Adams Miller is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and CEO coach who specializes in the intersection of the science of goal setting and the science of happiness. "Creating Your Best Life," "Getting Grit," "Big Goals" and "My Name is Caroline" have been translated into multiple languages and been endorsed by leaders in the field of Positive Psychology, including Dr. Marty Seligman, Barbara Fredrickson, and Sonja Lyubomirsky. Caroline is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University and she received a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 as one of the first 33 graduates in the world with the degree. |
Name | Erika Floysvik |
Company | The Big Heart Project |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-844-3976 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Workplace Culture Design, Innovation Mindset, Leadership Development, Organizational Vision and Values |
Bio | You know that you’re in a thriving workplace when you see people doing their best work. They make it look easy. Work flows. Teams experience synergy. In this kind of workplace, individuals are aligned with the company’s vision and goals, and they are motivated to contribute to the collective success because they believe in the bigger picture. Erika Floysvik, founder of The Big Heart Project, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a strengths-based approach to creating workplaces where leaders and teams thrive together. |
Name | Iris Mihaila |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | + 1 416-315-5104 |
Geographic Region | Toronto and Greater Toronto Area (in person), worldwide (virtual) |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology Practitioner, Certified Positive Educator, VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant, Creator and Facilitator of wellbeing sessions, Masters in Education, Masters in Engineering |
Bio | Iris is a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Certified Positive Educator, and VIA Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant with dual master's degrees in Education and Engineering. She serves as an executive board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. Iris has an extensive experience in education, she brings and interdisciplinary perspective to her work for the Government of Ontario. She develops and facilitates well-being sessions across various ministries and organizations. Iris is passionate about promoting well-being and happiness across personal, professional, and educational domains, integrating her belief in well-being's transformative power to create inclusive environments. |
Name | Joe Moorman |
Company | ImpactED - University of Pennsylvania |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | NA |
Geographic Region | Philadephia, PA, USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Organizational change, leadership development, community engagement, program design, and culture development. |
Bio | Joe has dedicated his career to advancing systemic change through nonprofit and educational leadership. He began his career as a seventh and eighth grade English teacher in Philadelphia, where he built a deep commitment to educational equity and a strong belief in the unlimited potential of all young people. Beyond the classroom, Joe worked to expand educational opportunities at Teach For America, where he served as Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations for Philadelphia, Founding Executive Director for Delaware, and Chief of Staff for Regional Operations. At Mayerson Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe led the development and launch of Strong Cincinnati, an initiative designed to expand the capacity and deepen the impact of the nonprofit community through world-class professional learning, consulting, and community-building. Currently, Joe is the Senior Director at ImpactED, an evaluation and training center at the University of Pennsylvania. In this role, he leads the design and delivery of ImpactED’s portfolio of learning and development services as well as business development and growth efforts to expand programs and initiatives. Joe received his undergraduate degree from Xavier University’s Philosophy, Politics, and the Public honors program and earned his MEd in urban education from the University of Pennsylvania. |
Name | Joe Sage, MD |
Company | Candid Medical |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | 541-600-2492 |
Geographic Region | Located PNW/West Coast USA but available anywhere |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | All teams, medical teams |
Bio | Dr Joe builds relationships that create joy. People want to do well at their job while being true to themselves so they can be present for themselves, their family and community. Dr. Joe is a transformational coach who blends his experience as an executive level physician with positive health to help people and teams thrive. He is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, lifestyle medicine, and a certified wellcoach. He is a VIA Institute on Character Certified Strength-Based Workplace Consultant. |
Name | Kim Rigden |
Company | Safety Net Consulting |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 226-868-5727 |
Geographic Region | Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology (MAPP in progress), Psychological Safety (Including assessments), Well-being (including assessments), Quality Improvement, specialized knowledge of emergency services & healthcare. |
Bio | Kim Rigden is a dynamic organizational leader with 34+ years of experience in emergency services, including roles as a paramedic, dispatcher, and global director. She is the founder and Chief Thriving Officer of Safety Net Consulting, which supports professionals across industries in moving from surviving to thriving using evidence-based tools. Kim is also a certified Psychological Health & Safety Professional and the creator of the globally implemented Strengths-Based Feedback Formula. She has delivered workshops on leadership, burnout, and resilience to thousands of professionals worldwide. Currently completing her Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology, her research focuses on strengths, resilience, and psychological safety. |
Name | Kimberley Wakefield |
Company | Purple Snowy Owl Consulting Inc. |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-220-8523 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | All fields including positive psychology, group coaching, and coaching specialties: Coaching, Education and Teaching of Positive Psychology/Science of Wellbeing. |
Bio | I use evidence-based models developed in the field of positive psychology or the science of wellbeing to help people lead flourishing, resilient, and fulfilling lives. Over the course of my career, I have held senior positions in corporate settings, a national not-for-profit, political campaigns, and a female-led entrepreneurial business. I am also a Board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. |
Name | Leslie Robbins |
Company | Robbins Life Coaching |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1-615-517-0714 |
Geographic Region | Tennessee ~ Southeastern United States |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | I have a degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. I am also a Certified ADHD Life Coach with over 300 hours of training through ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy), Certified Enneagram Coach, Certified Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant, and Trained in VIA Character Strengths and Collaborative Proactive Solutions. I offer Individual, Group, and Family Coaching. |
Bio | I work with amazing, creative, brilliant people who have challenges with attention, focus, prioritizing, establishing routines, and following through with projects or daily activities. I have a special place in my heart for students and young adults with ADHD, and anyone who loves someone with an ADHD Diagnosis. I also enjoy working with parents and families, educators, and organizations who are looking to “do life differently” and work with their unique brain wiring. My practice is built upon unconditional acceptance and powerful appreciation for my client’s potential, uniqueness, strengths, capabilities, and wholeness. I am dedicated to helping my clients recognize and work from their strengths, creativity, and skills so they can create their unique way of unleashing their potential. |
Name | Louisa Jewell |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-559-8930 |
Geographic Region | Canada & USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology, Well-being educator, group coaching, team performance, executive leadership development, leading for well-being. |
Bio | Louisa Jewell, MAPP, is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of well-being and has spoken to over 100,000 people worldwide. Known for her work with leaders and teams to improve team cohesion and performance, she is a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership coach and workshop leader. A frequent guest on CBC Radio, she has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Oprah Magazine and is the best selling author of Wire Your Brain for Confidence, The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt. Jewell, founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and has influenced policymakers and educators across Canada. |
Name | Mandy Roberts |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
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Phone Number | NA |
Geographic Region | NA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | NA |
Areas of Specialty | NA |
Bio | NA |
Name | Maria Laura Arabbo |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 617-780-9143 |
Geographic Region | Central Texas, USA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Character Strengths and VIA Assessment Integration, Leadership Development and Coaching, Group Coaching and Team Development, DEI Initiatives (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning, Organizational Transformation and Culture Change, Coaching for Immigrant and Refugee Communities, Strengths-Based Approaches in Community Building, Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Practices |
Bio | Maria Laura Arabbo is an experienced leader and coach with over 10 years of expertise in leadership development, DEI initiatives, and positive psychology. As the Executive Director of VECINA, she leads an organization focused on supporting immigrant families through strengths-based community-building initiatives. Her work integrates VIA character strengths into organizational cultures, fostering resilience, collaboration, and growth. With a strong background in group coaching, organizational transformation, and trauma-informed practices, Maria Laura is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to align with their values and achieve sustainable success. |
Name | Marina Branigan |
Company | Brava |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | +353 86 1943044 |
Geographic Region | Ireland |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | VIA Certified Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant, Coach, Facilitator, Educator |
Bio | Marina has two decades of professional experience, including HR Management, Operations Management and Coaching. She also spent a number years teaching in her local Adult Learning Service, alongside her other roles. Marina holds a Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring, a Postgraduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Further Education), a Certificate in Adult and Community Education and a Bachelor of Business Studies. With a top strength of Honesty, Marina supports her clients in connecting with their authentic selves and leaning into their very best qualities as a pathway to flourishing. |
Name | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta |
Company | |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1.443.509.4442 |
Geographic Region | EST USA (Baltimore, Maryland) |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta specializes in leveraging evidence-based practices from positive psychology to drive individual and organizational growth. Her expertise spans group and individual coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and organizational development. With extensive experience in the health industry, particularly in cancer-related initiatives. She has a proven track record of collaborating with federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Community Development and Redevelopment authorities. Mavalynne is adept at facilitating goal setting and attainment, as well as building high-performing teams by identifying and amplifying unique and collective strengths. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, she effectively engages diverse audiences and fosters inclusive environments that inspire transformation and success. |
Bio | Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta, originally from Colombia, South America, is the CEO of Stamina in Action Inc. Coaching & Consulting. With a background in behavioral sciences, business, and marketing, she has over 20 years of experience implementing complex projects that benefit individuals and organizations worldwide. A social entrepreneur, she holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and professional certifications in Strengths-Based Coaching and Positive Psychology-Based Well-Being Coaching. She is also part of the first cohort of VIA Workplaces at Their Best consultants. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Mavalynne effectively bridges diverse cultures and audiences. She serves as a board member for diverse non-profit organizations, contributing to initiatives that aim to make the community a better place. Mavalynne is dedicated to advancing well-being and fostering positive change through education, research, and compassion. She believes in the power of collective action to create healthier, happier lives. Currently residing in Baltimore with her husband, Mavalynne cherishes her family, which includes three daughters and sons-in-law, and a grandson who brings her immense joy. |
Name | Melanie Laflamme |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 416-502-2000 |
Geographic Region | Toronto, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Workplace wellbeing; applying positive psychology to HR Strategy |
Bio | Over 40 years experience as an HR strategist in the non profit sector; focused on creating healthy, positive organizations based on positive psychology principles and practices. |
Name | Meredith Meyer |
Company | Infinite Potential, LLC |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 513-404-7946 |
Geographic Region | Located in Cincinnati, OH USA, Works Globally |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Strategy and talent planning with leadership teams, Group and Individual Coaching, Culture Building, Conflict Management |
Bio | Meredith Meyer is a Board Certified Coach with 20 years of leadership experience, both inside organizations and consulting and coaching executive teams. She brings diverse industry experience to her clients, including work with large global corporations, small companies, and non-profits. Meredith’s focus is on helping leaders clarify their strengths and values, build strong teams and achieve strategic alignment and results. Meredith is recognized as leader is exploring the future of work and how workplaces are evolving across generations and regions. |
Name | Nadine Rivard |
Company | Lead For Growth |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 514-651-2129 |
Geographic Region | Montréal, Québec, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | positive psychology , appreciative inquiry, experience design (client experience and employee experience ), group coaching, leadership development, executive coaching, organizational performance improvement |
Bio | With 25 years of experience across diverse industries, Nadine Rivard is a seasoned Organizational Performance Consultant, Certified Coach, and Positive Psychology Practitioner. Specializing in strength-based approaches, and organizational design, Nadine excels in improving both client and employee experiences while driving organizational performance. With expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and group coaching, Nadine is Known for a unique ability to blend deep insight into organizational dynamics with a compassionate, coaching-driven approach. By her personalized approach and her positive energy, Nadine fosters lasting change, empowering individuals and teams to thrive. |
Name | Nina McCune |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
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Phone Number | NA |
Geographic Region | NA |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | NA |
Areas of Specialty | NA |
Bio | NA |
Name | Philip Wiebe |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
ViaStrengthsConsulting@philwiebe.com | |
Phone Number | 226.476.2199 |
Geographic Region | Physical - SW Ontario / GTA. Virtual: North America |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Professional, Medical, Animal Health, Pharma |
Bio | Philip is a VIA Strengths consultant with over 30 years in medicine, pharma, and I.T., blending science, psychology, and strategy to elevate leadership, team culture, and well-being. With degrees in Science and Psychology, certifications in Couples & Family Therapy and VIA Strengths & Values, and two decades of experience owning and running a medical I.T. company, he brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence and operational savvy to every engagement. Philip helps professionals and organizations tap into signature strengths, foster strengths-based organizations, leaders, and build cultures rooted in authenticity, resilience, and purpose. Known for his engaging presence and practical, solution-focused mindset, he brings clarity, compassion, and momentum to every session and workshop. |
Name | Ruttanun Klewpatinond |
Company | Plusitives Co., Ltd |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
ruttanun.klewpatinond@plusitives.com | |
Phone Number | +66 949423265 |
Geographic Region | Thailand |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Organisational Culture and Leadership Development training and coaching |
Bio | Ruttanun possesses strong business acumen and extensive professional experience. With over 14 years of contributions to multinational corporations ranked among the Fortune 200, she has developed expertise in cross-regional commercial business and collaboration across Asia, Europe, and North America. Driven by her passion and experience, she founded Plusitives Co., Ltd. to support organizations in learning, leadership development, and consulting services. |
Name | Stephanie Brundl |
Company | NA |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | 1-226-820-5980 |
Geographic Region | Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Positive Psychology, Coaching, Leadership Consulting |
Bio | I have worked in the health and wellness sector for 25+ years. I've created leadership development and wellness programs, coached leaders of all kinds and owned my own fitness business. Being a coach and consultant brings me great joy. I thrive most in helping people uncover their strengths and in giving (and receiving) strengths-based feedback. |
Name | Tarina Shah |
Company | Joynetix Ltd |
Certified Date | November 12, 2024 |
Phone Number | +44 (0) 7956677808 |
Geographic Region | London, UK |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Leadership coaching and mentoring, Certified Lego Serious Play Facilitator, Group coaching and team development, Positive psychology, ontological and behavioral science applications, Change management and cultural shaping, Executive coaching for high performance, Strengths-based development and engagement strategies |
Bio | Tarina Shah is a visionary leadership coach and workplace wellbeing expert who transforms organizational cultures through her innovative methodology. With over 25 years as an accomplished healthcare professional, she uniquely integrates science-based expertise, behavioral neuroscience, and the power of play to ignite engagement, inspire high-performing teams, and foster meaningful communication. Tarina’s tailored strategies don’t just break barriers - they create thriving, purpose-driven workplaces where joy fuels success and innovation. |
Name | Yong Chen |
Company | City of Refuge Mental Health |
Certified Date | March 17, 2025 |
Phone Number | 86-13801113770 |
Geographic Region | Beijing, China |
Accepts Virtual Consultations | Yes |
Areas of Specialty | Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies (Trauma and Crisis Concentration), National Certified Counselor (NCC), VIA Certified Strengths-Based Workplace Consultant |
Bio | Contact for more information. |