Brenda is a Ph.D. at the University of Victoria where the focus of her research is developing an intervention that will help Exercise Professionals build their levels of resiliency so that they are better able to cope with the ever changes demands of this profession. She has dedicated the last 20 years of her career to helping Exercise Professionals thrive in their personal and professional lives. An Exercise Professional herself for more than 25 years, she has worked in almost every facet of this industry and understands the challenges that Exercise Professionals face. As a kinesiologist, Adult Educator and certified Life Coach, Brenda brings a truly unique set of skills, knowledge and experience to her workshops. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to teach for understanding. Her incredible teaching abilities were recognized when she was awarded the 2014 Educator of the Year Award through BC Recreation and Parks Association. She is also a sessional instructor at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, BC and works as a Project Manager in Primary Health Care.