Robyn ward

Location: European heritage living on Lekwungen Speaking Peoples Land, aka, Victoria, BC

Website: rewardingrelationships.ca

Email: robyn@rewardingrelationships.ca

Areas of expertise: Team Coaching, Executive Coaching, Trauma Informed Practices, Cultural Safety, Allyship, Indigenous Entrepreneurs, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Communities, BIPOC communities, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Human Relationships (also known as Human Resources), Parenting Practices, Decolonization, Reconciliation, and Social Impact.

Pronouns: She/Her

Robyn is a mother, wife, daughter, sister, certified executive coach, volunteer counsellor, creative, activist and change-maker. She is a 4th generation European settler and the mother of two Indigenous (19 & 15-year-old) boys that are Anishinaabe and part of the Bear Clan from Treaty 6 Territory, MB. Her life is rooted in the Anishinaabe 7 Sacred Teachings: Respect, Courage, Wisdom, Humility, Truth, Honesty and Love. These values guide her and hold her personally and professionally accountable throughout her life.

For 20 years she has focused her professional development on four fields: psychology, business, coaching and technology. When she’s not cultivating safe spaces, Robyn is a Board Member and consultant at Animikii Inc. She has been part of the Animikii vision since 2003. She is grateful to work and live with her family on the traditional unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen/Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) First Nations.

Robyn Ward she/her specializes in CSS Training by supporting Individual Coaching, Team Coaching and Executive Coaching. She facilitates workshops in corporate sectors, university institutions, government and non-profit organizations. She has presented to educators and mental health support workers. Robyn appreciates being welcomed into all spaces inviting decolonization and reconciliation practices. Her most meaningful work has been supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs, 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, and BIPOC community members.

Robyn offers in-person and virtual CSS training. As well, she offers individual and team coaching opportunities to continue the life long learning experience of being guided by the CSS Framework to continue growth and learning.