Our Team

Trish brings fun, energy, insightfulness, and passion to the program room. She utilizes her broad experience in management, entrepreneurship, facilitation and sales to assist others to get the results they identify as important.

She enjoys laughter, experiencing joy in the moment, sharing good times with friends and expanding her horizons. A thirst for knowledge drives her to continually expand herself and support others in doing the same, both as an Associate Faculty member and Manager of Student Team Performance at Royal Roads University.

Trish is dedicated to health and wellness, remaining active through her love of rock climbing, running, swimming, hiking, and sailing. An integral part of her life with her husband is spending time with their five children and four grandchildren.

Leslie brings a grounded, open-hearted presence to her work with Excellence Seminars International. Known for her honesty and authenticity, she creates an environment where people of all ages feel safe to show up fully as themselves.

With a background that spans psychology, traditional Chinese medicine, massage therapy and trauma work, Leslie has spent over a decade helping people connect more deeply with themselves and their relationships in her role as an Embodiment Coach.

Living on Vancouver Island, Leslie loves spending time outdoors and believes nature offers a powerful reminder of balance and connection. Whether working with individuals, couples or groups, she brings compassion, clarity, and a touch of fun to every room she enters.

Terry Deakin brings a grounded, compassionate, and empowering presence to her work with Excellence Seminars International. Based in Port Alberni, BC, she has spent over 25 years guiding individuals and organizations toward growth, confidence, and success as the founder of INEO Employment Services and five social enterprises.

A certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer, Barrett Values Assessment Coach, Business and Professional Coach, and True Colors facilitator, Terry is passionate about helping people unlock potential and align with their values. Her own journey of transformation fuels her belief that everyone can create a life they love.

Lorraine loves people, and Lorraine loves community. Being in service and influencing the growth of people's dreams has been a driving force in her life. Taking the Excellence Series in 2001 gave her the tools to really make a difference.

Since completing the programs, Lorraine has stepped into facilitating both The Practice and BreakThru. Lorraine is an intuitive, funny, and passionate facilitator. She is an author, a coach, and for the past few years has been running a community program called Intention Circles, building energy in groups and witnessing miraculous results. She has spent many years in leadership and is a certified personal and professional coach.

She lives on Vancouver Island and embraces her life as a daughter, sister, friend, mother, and a very proud Glamma.

Kristi's work life has primarily been spent teaching classical piano and doing various types of homecare for people with a wide spectrum of needs, as well as a special interest in end-of-life care. She is a creative, deeply compassionate human being with strong beliefs in human potential and transformation. Her energy is infectious and inspires others to be their best.

Kristi completed the CORE Leadership series for the first time in 2004, and again in 2022. She is excited to be the newest addition to the ESI team, and leading The Practice.

Kristi lives with her husband and two teenaged sons on Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley.

Shaunna brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and humor to every program room. A graduate of the CORE Leadership series (2009–2011), she has assisted numerous programs and thrives on engaging others in their journey of uncovering and creating their deepest dreams and desires.

As a Registered Nurse, she integrates the fundamentals of Excellence Seminars into her practice, helping others achieve their goals in health, healing, and professional development. A dedicated lifelong learner, she has also completed a diploma in Adult Education and the Mastery Leadership series (2021–2023).

Beyond her professional path, Shaunna is a spirited adventurer, always seeking new travel experiences and a magic chuckle along the way. She lives in Langford, B.C., with her partner Chris and their three cats.

From an early age, Pam has generated opportunities for people to create excellence in their lives. At 15, she began coaching competitive synchronized swimming; at 19 she won the "Most Promising Coach in Canada" award; and in her early 20s she coached internationally.

Compelled to make a social contribution, she completed her education, worked in non-profit organizations, and in 1983 began teaching communication, leadership, and organizational skills in post-secondary education. As a lifelong learner, she took the Excellence Series in 1989, started leading programs in 1998, and became the Director of Excellence Seminars International in 1999.

Pam lives an active lifestyle in Vancouver filled with sport and various adventures, often including one or more of her three grown children, whom she enjoys immensely.

Kimberly has been immersed in The Excellence Series since 1996 and leads all three courses in the Series, as well as Inside Passage. Her energy, enthusiasm, and humour create a winning combination as a facilitator.

By living her life to the fullest, Kimberly truly "walks the talk" and inspires others to go after and actualize their life-long goals and dreams. Her passion for living a meaningful and fulfilling life is evident in everything she does. Kimberly is committed to making a difference in our world through strengthening the fabric of goodwill globally with her W.I.N.G.S. initiative.

She and her husband Mark own and operate an electrical contracting company, and are living the dream in beautiful Belcarra, BC.

Carol is a highly regarded educator in the field of personal and professional development. She began to lead courses in the Excellence Series in 1986, and she has worked successfully with thousands of people in her role as a Senior Facilitator.

Carol's life work is in assisting people in gaining clarity about what has meaning for them. Her masterful skills and insight, combined with humor and compassion, create a phenomenal sense of safety in the training room. Carol has developed and taught many other courses, most recently including "Inside Passage" and "Lighting the Path."

Carol lives in Washington with her husband Stephen, an accomplished artist.

Haley brings a dynamic blend of leadership, creativity, and a deep commitment to personal and professional growth to her role as Director of Excellence Seminars International. With management experience in both restaurant and retail environments, and as the founder of a business specializing in virtual services, she has built her career around elevating others and leading with intention.

Her connection to this work is both professional and deeply personal. Having experienced the transformative impact of these programs herself, Haley is passionate about creating spaces where individuals can gain clarity, challenge their limitations, and move forward with purpose."

She leads with integrity and a dedication to fostering environments that are both supportive and growth‑oriented. Her philosophy is simple: live fully, lead by example, and create opportunities for others to rise.

Email: haley@excellenceseminars.com | Phone: 1-604-353-3090

Haley brings a dynamic blend of leadership, creativity, and a deep commitment to personal and professional growth to her role as Director of Excellence Seminars International. With management experience in both restaurant and retail environments, and as the founder of a business specializing in virtual services, she has built her career around elevating others and leading with intention.

Her connection to this work is both professional and deeply personal. Having experienced the transformative impact of these programs herself, Haley is passionate about creating spaces where individuals can gain clarity, challenge their limitations, and move forward with purpose."

She leads with integrity and a dedication to fostering environments that are both supportive and growth‑oriented. Her philosophy is simple: live fully, lead by example, and create opportunities for others to rise.

Email: haley@excellenceseminars.com | Phone: 1-604-353-3090

From an early age, Pam has generated opportunities for people to create excellence in their lives. At 15, she began coaching competitive synchronized swimming; at 19 she won the "Most Promising Coach in Canada" award; and in her early 20s she coached internationally.

Compelled to make a social contribution, she completed her education, worked in non-profit organizations, and in 1983 began teaching communication, leadership, and organizational skills in post-secondary education. As a lifelong learner, she took the Excellence Series in 1989, started leading programs in 1998, and became the Director of Excellence Seminars International in 1999.

Pam lives an active lifestyle in Vancouver filled with sport and various adventures, often including one or more of her three grown children, whom she enjoys immensely.

Leslie’s passion for community and connection has led her to Excellence Seminars International. Drawing upon 15 years of leadership experience, she enjoys supporting others in fulfilling their dreams and goals.

Leslie loves to travel and experience the history and rich vibrance of other cultures. While at home she enjoys time in nature, gardening, hiking and adventures with her dog. She is constantly looking for new opportunities to expand and grow and is excited working in her role as Operations Manager within Excellence Seminars International.

After enjoying a successful Sales and Management 30-year career in the technology industry at two of the largest companies in the world (Apple and Microsoft), Barb retired and had time to open her mind and heart to what her next chapter would be.

Wanting to make a difference, Barb volunteers with Social Venture Partners where she assists not-for-profits; she is a lead partner at Environmental Youth Alliance and Blind Beginnings; she is a business advisor with ABIWellness, a platform for acquired brain injuries with back-to-work outcomes of 80%; she is an Ambassador at PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs and she is working with Excellence Seminar International as a business advisor.

Barb enjoys an active lifestyle with her family, continually working to improve her wellness and connection with others.