I’m a cultivator of people and potential. Through the Coach Approach I build coaching cultures within organizations, grow leaders & athletes, and empower individuals to be a driver of positive change in their daily lives.
Hélène Thériault | B.Sc. Occupational Therapy; Masters Adult Education; Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
My name is Hélène, and my foremost desire is to see you shine. When I can nurture ideas, change mindsets, and help people shape the bedrock of their own course through the power of their own waterfalls—that is the magic and the joy in what I do.
I’ve completed a lot of studies to come this far. From my dual Bachelor of Science studies in both Kinesiology and Occupational therapy, to my Masters in Adult Education and certifications in Coaching and Strength Development Index. I’m a Clinical Instructor at UBC for the department of Occupational Science and OT, and I’m on the Scientific Advisory Board with Acquired Brain Injury Wellness. All extra tributaries that lead to a deep river of understanding.
Although I absolutely love Occupational Therapy, stepping outside of the traditional borders to do more with my skills was a calling I couldn’t ignore. Every client I was able to help – maybe two or three per day – just felt like a small drop in a very large pool. I felt like I could make a much bigger splash!
That’s when I embraced the Coach Approach—the driving force behind Function First—and became a certified coach. By shifting perspectives and honing in on the knowledge and methods I had acquired through this training, I was able to branch out and become an asset to so many others
Embedding coaching cultures within organizations, growing leaders and athletes, and coaching OTs means I can extend my reach. These enhanced services stretch out across so many people, even into whole departments for coaching, wellness, and healthcare.
Growing up in Grand Falls – Grand Sault, New Brunswick, community, family and friendship became the most valuable things in my life. Competing internationally in synchronized figure skating has increased that appreciation of teamwork - that warm, open feeling of acceptance and encouragement has never left me, and that’s why it’s so important to share in my professional work. As someone who is Bi-lingual, active outdoors and has two amazing children to care for, I’m used to wearing a lot of hats! All these skills and experiences come together here, to empower, enrich, and help you excel.
The Coach Approach is a partnership with clients that encourages the self-discovery of their own potential, both personal and professional. Through thought-provoking discussion, a coach is there to guide you towards self-generated solutions and strategies towards life and work goals, putting you in possession of your own success.
"For me, the importance of my work has always been centered in helping others.
Where it pushes beyond that, is helping others to help themselves."
