My   mission is to empower individuals, teams and organizations to thrive. I  am driven by my passion to facilitate positive change with the  individuals and organizations I work with.

Founded in 2004, The Kirwin Group Inc. partners with client  organizations to provide progressive consulting support in key areas  including strategic planning, change management, cultural development,  team development, organizational design, leadership training and  development, and facilitation in other crucial areas. I have extensive  experience working with leaders as a trainer, facilitator, project  leader, and process designer with a focus on building thriving  workplaces. My depth of expertise provides a valuable and innovative  approach to many organizational needs. 

I  have worked with both private and public sector organizations. I have  also worked in higher education since 2006. I have worked with a number  of universities in Ontario including McMaster University, Western,  Queens, Ryerson, University of Guelph, University of Toronto, University  of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. 

I  have completed a Masters in Business Administration from Wilfrid  Laurier University specializing in Leadership and Organizational  Behaviour. I  also completed a Certificate in Applied Positive  Psychology (CAPP) from the Wholebeing Institute, where I studied under  Dr. Tal Ben Shahar from Harvard University. I have also completed a  Masters in Science in Applied Positive Psychology from University of  East London, England, which is one of the leading Universities in the  field of positive psychology.

Organizations  are all about the people. Although it has been said before, I truly  believe that people are the greatest asset to an organization. I am  passionate about helping organizations find the right people, and  assisting them to build an engaged workforce where employees feel  motivated and challenged in their work.

My  consulting career has provided me with experience in all aspects of the  employee life cycle. I have developed a specialty in the areas of  employee engagement, recruitment, retention and organizational  behaviour. I am excited to help organizations identify their challenges,  and work with them to create targeted solutions to bring about change  and find future success.

My  educational background consists of a Specialized Honours degree in  Psychology from the University of Guelph, and a Masters of Business  Administration, with a focus on Management Consulting, from Royal Roads  University, Victoria, BC. 

Who knew  that walking your dogs with your neighbour would end up changing your  life. I have walked with Meghan for years and have learned so much from  her about what she does and what a difference it makes in people’s  lives. Myself included.  I am proud to be a part of this team of amazing  women. 

My  background in office administration brings years of experience to  providing support for the team and keep the office humming. I look  forward to learning and growing with this great company! 

I provide coaching around a wide range  of issues such as relationships, stress management, life-work balance  and depression. As a trained social worker I support individuals on  their journey of self-discovery through self-reflection and goal  setting. I help my clients focus on action, both here and now and moving  forward. My approach is practical, goal-oriented, judgment-free,  encouraging, motivating, and empowering. I assist my client in  prioritizing their needs and desires. The client sets the goals while I  assist the client in maintaining focus on those goals and ultimately  achieving them. 

Among  my areas of specialization are helping people improve relationships,  reduce stress, encourage personal growth, enhance parenting skills,  facilitate decision making, manage time, bolster motivation, clarify  objectives, and develop concrete, attainable goals. 

"I  work with individuals that are driven to achieve more for themselves;  my approach is to support them in developing tools to: ask powerful  questions, set goals and take forward actions. I assist my client’s in  developing clear, measurable, and action-oriented goals. I tailor my  approach to drawing out solutions and strategies based on each  individual needs. I draw on my knowledge and skills as both a social  worker and educator. With over 10 years of experience I have worked with  individuals in many different environments around issues such as life  balance, stress management, goal setting, problem solving, depression  and anxiety. My education has provided me with a strong foundation of  knowledge in conceptualizing, designing, and foster relevant research to  address the institutional and practice changes necessary for more  effective personal and community outcomes. I am present to provide  insight, feedback, and an objective perspective for the client.” 

I   began my  educational background at the University of Guelph, Ontario,  Canada, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Honors in  Family and Social Relations. In 1998 I graduated from Syracuse  University, Syracuse, New York, with a Master of Social Work and in 2002  I received my Ph.D. from SUNY at Albany, Albany, New York.