Carmela Ciotti-Hooper
Manager, Horizon Utilities
It is my honour to write this recommendation for Sarah. I first connected with Sarah about three years ago when I held the PD role for HRPA - Hamilton Chapter...
Cindy McArthur
Senior Vice President Human Resources, Outland-Carillion Services
I have hired Sarah in every organization I have worked for. She has a unique ability to resonate with all participants, create momentum, and move people into action with passion and purpose...
Dave Cameron
Regional Supervising Coroner, Province of Ontario
I had the great fortune of working with Sarah on our senior leadership team for several years. Sarah was instrumental in optimizing the performance...
Denise Cusson
Performance Improvement Specialist, Joseph Brant Hospital
Working with Sarah during a recent career transition was a transformative experience. When I started, I was unclear how coaching could help...
Dev Ramcharan
Program Director, ITS Platform Modernization, TD Bank
Sarah McVanel is a a rare, one-of-a-kind "Greatness Trigger”. Using an array of techniques and instruments, she helps organizations to achieve results far beyond...
Jamie Campbell
Director, Organizational Development, North York General Hospital
Sarah is an outstanding organizational development professional and a very engaging and motivating speaker. I’ve had the privilege...
Julie Nicholls
Quality Improvement Plan Specialist, Health Quality Ontario
One of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself personally, and professionally, is coaching time with Sarah...
Lucy Marco and Kathy Poirier
President and Executive Director, Grand River Council on Aging
After one year as a brand new non-profit organization, our Board of Directors and one part time staff member needed to develop...
Marion Howell, PCC
Principal Iris Consulting Group
Sarah McVanel-Viney is the full package. She has consistently demonstrated strategic thinking with all the organizations she has worked for in the 10 years...
Meagan Pickett
Arena Recreation Programmer, City of Dawson Creek
Listening to Sarah’s presentation at the 2016 Spark Women’s Leadership Conference was a breath of fresh air. Her infectious enthusiasm, positive attitude, and engaging stories...
Tracy Duru
Studio Director, Moksha Yoga St. Catharines
I am so happy to have connected with Sarah! She has had an incredibly positive impact on me and my team. We had the pleasure of doing a series of powerful workshops that were...
Beverley John
Chief Executive Officer/ED, Nucleus Independent Living
Sarah created a space that enabled our senior team to better understand each other and create a clear path to move forward. The retreat was very valuable, balancing focused planning...
Jennifer Lindley
Manager, Learning & Development, Alectra Utilities
I had the pleasure of being coached by Sarah a few years ago. She had a natural ability to get me to find answers from within myself. She asked great questions and listened...
Sandeep Aujla
Manager of Transformation and Innovation, City of Brampton
Sarah has a special gift that aligns her personality with her passion for recognizing and building upon others’ greatness. I’ve witnessed her do so successfully...
Rob Donelson
Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University
Sarah has a special gift that aligns her personality with her passion for recognizing and building upon others’ greatness. I’ve witnessed her do so successfully...
Glenn Spriggs
Manager, Member Field Services, Resorts of Ontario
Sarah's keynote was dynamic, insightful and captivating. Sarah has a genuine soul and her smile is contagious. I would recommend her to colleagues and others that would benefit...
Judy Kucharuk
Columnist & Speaker
Funny, full of energy and incredibly motivating - all words to use when describing Sarah and her passionate stage presence. We were fortunate to have Sarah join us as a speaker for the 2016 Spark...
Erin Robertson
Administrative Office
Upper Grand District School Board
Moving – I’ve never left an ‘HR Seminar’ crying from happiness.
Tracey White
Chair, SCNetwork,National Programming Cttee.
Sarah’s positivity, high energy and inventive approach to large-group learning kicked our summer into high gear through her dynamic presentation, "Collaboration in Action: A Solution-Focused Leadership Approach."
Bernie Vogt
President, Aventure Realty Network
Sarah made a wonderful contribution in another successful Aventure Realty Network annual meeting. I know our members benefited professionally from the customized content she delivered in her keynote...
Corinne Eisenbraun
Senior Director, Education Policy & Programs, Dietitians of Canada
Sarah, people were totally absorbed in your message – I sure you have now grown your ‘fan-base’ by a significant margin! They were all enthralled and your talk reminded...
Kristen Harcourt
Certified Professional Coach • Consultant • Speaker
Sarah is a passionate, creative, energetic business coach who understands the multitude of demands that come with running a business and she helps you to get crystal ...
Dr. Allison Agliata
Founder and CEO of C3
Sarah is a dynamic coach; she shares effective strategies on how to grow your business, provides endless encouragement, and helps you deliver results that reflect your vision. She will motivate you...
Perry Ruehlen, CAE
Executive Director, Canadian Association of Safety Engineering
The delegation was engaged from the moment she took the stage through to her last word. Her engagement of the audience and advanced preparation to ensure that her message...
Arlene (Clavette) Lynas-Dobie BA,ECE,RT
Pediatric Clinical Supervisor, Applied Behaviour Analyst & Therapist, Early Childhood Educator, Resource Teacher
Greatness Magnified will never leave my vocabulary again! Thanks for your amazing posts and work in...
Sonia Mann
Event Coordintator, Government of Canada
Our managers received huge value from Sarah's presentation. For example, 'Loved her energy and the subject matter was very interesting. Her presentation caused me to rethink...
Ross G. Saunders
Speaker/Consultant/Advisory and President of Professional Speakers Association of SA.
Thank you for your talk to our chapter! What an amazing session with so much information to take away. Our members from all levels of the association...
Thomas Schenk
Software Developer & Keynote Sponsor
We jumped at the chance to be the sponsor of Sarah's keynote on recognition. Not only is it aligned...
Jennifer Huynh
Architect II, Healthcare
Sarah was an incredible emcee at our event! She was fabulous at grabbing the audience's attention...
Rowena Epp, PFP, AICB
RBC Manager Financial Planning, AB North and North of 60.
Sarah has a unique ability to tell a story that is relatable and thought provoking...
