Journey to Integrity Ridge

Integrity Ridge represents an exciting evolution of an adventurous career.

I'm a proud “farm kid” from rural Saskatchewan. Over the past 37 years, I’ve worked as an occupational therapist, manager, educator, facilitator, consultant, and coach. My journey has spanned disciplines, sectors, and continents, taking me from hospitals and prison cells to corporate boardrooms and university classrooms. I’ve worked in big cities and tent cities; prairie towns and jungle villages.

Prior to launching Integrity Ridge in July 2025, I was a full-time faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business, where I taught strategic decision-making, ethics, leadership, and social change.

This journey has broadened my worldview and deepened my appreciation for the many ways people understand, experience, and navigate the world. Along the way, I've experienced firsthand how thoughtfully designed encounters and interactions can challenge assumptions, shift understanding, and open our eyes to possibilities we hadn't previously considered.

Education

• Doctor of Social Sciences (2023)

  • Focus: Integrity & Personal Performance

• Master of Business Administration, Specialization in Leadership (2007)

  • Focus: Leadership & Organizational Performance

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (1990)

  • Focus: Health & Human Performance

Company Background

The name Integrity Ridge Leadership Collective emerged from the intersection of my doctoral research into integrity and personal transformation, my interest in neuroscience and leadership, and my passion for nature and adventure.

Together, the name and logo reflect my vision for a different approach to coaching, workshops, and retreats—one that is discovery-based and interactive, grounded in research, and enriched by the collective wisdom of the people and experiences that have shaped my journey.

I believe how we understand ourselves, others, and the world around us shapes how we navigate life. Through Integrity Ridge, I bring together reflective resources, experiential activities, and facilitated exploration to create space for people to pause, examine their circumstances more deeply, challenge familiar ways of thinking, and discover possibilities they may not have considered.

“You don’t think like us. We need you here.”

This client comment captures a recurring theme throughout my career. My interdisciplinary background and diverse professional experiences allow me to make connections across ideas, disciplines, and ways of thinking that others may not readily see.

I'm a synthesizer, sensemaker, storyteller, and strategist. I'm at my best when I can help people make sense of complex situations, look beyond familiar assumptions, and discover new ways of understanding and responding.

I’ve learned that navigating life well requires more than finding quick answers or relying on what has worked before. Sometimes, it begins with slowing down, asking different questions, and being open to what we may not yet see or understand.

This is the spirit behind Integrity Ridge: creating space to explore what is, discover what could be, and develop the curiosity, wisdom, and courage to navigate what comes next.

Please visit the Contact page to learn more about working with Integrity Ridge or to arrange a no-obligation introductory conversation with me.