Team

All Certified NeuroTransformational Coaches have first completed a recognized coach training program* before completing all four modules of BEabove Leadership’s Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching, a total of over 81 classroom hours (in addition to their core coach training). Upon completion of these modules, our certified coaches have then completed a rigorous Certification Program, which includes additional reading, review, coaching supervision and feedback. At the end of this program, they must pass a comprehensive written test (essay format) covering key neuroscience topics, as well as a one-to-one interview and coaching proficiency test. We’re very proud to recommend all our CNTCs as transformational coaches and experts in the neuroscience of human development. *in some rare cases, they may instead be trained as therapists — see individual information for more detail.

Anita Bickerdike, CNTC, Co-Active Coach
Recognized for her practical approach, excellent interpersonal skills and deep understanding of people; Anita is an accomplished business leader, trainer and coach with extensive experience of organization and people development; leadership and change management.
Carol McLean, CNTC, CPCC, ACC
Carol works with vulnerable youth and is the founder of Shift Happens Coaching a Canadian registered charity. It was born from her belief that every youth matter and they have a deep desire to be seen and heard. 
Christina Neuhoff
Christina Neuhoff (CNTC, Co-Active and Narrative Coach), specializes in helping leaders and organizations through phases of transition or transformation to flourish within their specific environment towards the best possible impact, unfolding and living the story they really want to tell.
Deb Elbaum, MD, CPCC, CNTC
Deb works with leaders and professionals who know that they way they 'show up' matters. She helps them make decisions and create change calmly and confidently, and in alignment with their values, priorities, and purpose.
Denise Burke, BPHE, CPCC, CNTC
Denise Burke is Founder and President of Full Speed Ahead On Life. Denise is a professional values business coach, specializing in transformational leadership, strategic planning and relationship management.
Dorota Szkodny-Ciolek Ph.D.
Dorota Szkodny-Ciolek (PCC, CPCC, ORSCC, CNTC) has 20 years of experience in designing and running Executive MBA courses and leadership workshops. She places special emphasis on development of adaptive leadership competencies, systems thinking and coaching skills for managers.
Erica Wood
Erica has consulted/coached leaders and their teams since 2005 on strategic organizational development, organizational and culture development, change management, and leadership and workforce development, e.g., culture shifts, conflict resolution and workforce training initiatives.
Gina Paigen
Gina Paigen, CPCC, CTNC, is a professional coach and leadership consultant; passionate about guiding individuals and organizations to a deeper sense of purpose and higher levels creativity, engagement, and inspired action. She brings over 25 years diverse experience as coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, entrepreneur, artist and writer.
Jane Brotchie, CPCC, PCC, CNTC
Jane works with people who love to learn and grow in response to life’s challenges. She brings a compassionate and playful approach, partnering with clients to co-create transformational change.
Joan Haan, MA PCC CPCC CNTC
Joan Haan, MA PCC CPCC CNTC , specializes in leadership, team development and facilitation; nonprofit and for profit organizations, locally and internationally.