“Health & resilience are not goals in and of themselves, they are launch pads to success.”
Monica Bodurka
Our Mission
At The Leadership Wellness Group, we believe resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you can build. Our work is about helping individuals, teams, and organizations develop the skills, habits, and awareness – the behaviours, thoughts and actions to show up as their best selves especially in times of challenge, uncertainty, and change.
We take a whole-person approach, integrating science-backed strategies with heart-centered practices that support emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Through our training programs, coaching, and workshops, we help people reconnect to what matters, balance their nervous systems, find steadiness in the face of pressure, and create sustainable ways of working and living.
Our work is grounded in the realities of today’s world and designed to meet people where they are. Whether we’re working with leaders, teams, or individual coaches, our goal is simple: to help people feel happier, healthier, stronger, and therefore more equipped to navigate whatever life and work throw their way.
Because when people have the tools to care for themselves, they’re better able to care for others, lead with integrity, and make meaningful, lasting change in their lives, organizations and in the world.
This is more than resilience. It’s A New Way to Be.
Meet our Team
Monica Bodurka, MBA,
Certified Coach, Yoga Therapist, Resilience Educator, Author
Founder, Leadership Wellness Group
If you are looking to calm your central nervous system, sleep better, eat more consciously, be calmer, healthier and happier – Monica is your coach. As a holistic health enthusiast and leadership & executive development specialist, Monica provides workshops and coaching for both individuals and organizations.
In addition to an MBA, Monica is Certified Coach, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and a Yoga Therapist. Monica has several mindfulness meditation certificates. She has a diploma in Adult Education and understands the fundamentals of how adults learn and the neuroscience of behaviour change.
Prior to founding the Leadership Wellness Group, Monica was employed as a Director at Rotman Executive Programs at the University of Toronto where she worked with preeminent faculty and Canada’s top executives to design and develop leadership and development programs for senior leaders from around the world.
Aubrey Baillie, MBA
Co-founder, Leadership Wellness Group
As a seasoned executive leader, Aubrey brings his real word experience to executive development. He is passionate about delivering the win-win of personal development for organizations and their employees. Employees can make changes in their lives that have them living empowered, healthier, more energized, more enjoyable lives. Meanwhile, the organization employs people who are happier, more productive, more creative and collaborative and who are less likely to take sick days or disability leave.
Aubrey has spent over 20 years in executive level leadership, finance and strategic business development roles at fast growth financial and professional services businesses.
In addition to an MBA, a CPA and numerous leadership and financial designations, Aubrey continues to augment his training with personal development programs including, among others, a Mindfulness Meditation program and an Executive Coaching certification with the Certified Coaches Federation.
Deanna Friesen
Executive Coordinator, Leadership Wellness Group
As the Executive Coordinator for The Leadership Wellness Group, Deanna provides the seamless, behind-the-scenes support that ensures a high-quality, professional experience for every client. She is the organizational hub that supports Monica in all areas of the business, managing the operational details that allow the LWG team to focus on what they do best: fostering leadership wellness.
Deanna brings over 15 years of leadership experience to her role. This background gives her a deep, practical understanding of the organizational and executive challenges that leaders face, allowing her to provide comprehensive and intuitive support to the LWG team and their clients.
She is passionate about personal growth and loves seeing people discover their strengths and achieve their goals. Deanna believes that resilience is the foundation of health in our chaotic world and is grateful to be part of the movement to bring it to the forefront. To deepen her knowledge of the group's work, she has also completed the Certified Resilience Coach Program (CRCP).
Our Colleagues: Subject Matter Experts
Rita McDowall, BBA, MEd, CCPC, ACC
Executive Coach
Rita is passionate about inspiring and equipping people to bring about meaningful change in their life. Drawing on the latest research in neuroplasticity, Rita works with clients to examine and evoke new patterns in their thinking and their behaviour to create sustainable change.
Rita is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and holds her ACC coaching credential with the International Coach Federation, of which she is a member. Rita is a Resilience Coach, Workshop Facilitator, and co-creator of the Certified Resilience Coach Program with the Leadership Wellness Group.
Rita obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and her Master of Education (Adult Education) and Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the University of Toronto. She is a Certified Resilience Coach, an Emerson Certified Effectiveness Coach and MBTI qualified administrator. As a senior leader at the University of Toronto, Rita had the privilege of serving as a mentor with the University’s Leadership Mentoring Program for many years.
Michele Milan
Mindfulness Expert & Founder of The
Centre for Mindfulness Leadership
Michele is passionate about empowering leaders to meaningfully better themselves, their organizations and the world. As an experienced leadership development professional, mindfulness practitioner and the former CEO of Rotman Executive Programs at the University of Toronto, Michele has been integral in introducing mindfulness, emotional intelligence and reflective practices into executive training and leadership development.
As the Founder and President of the Centre for Mindful Leadership, Michele now focusses on bringing the evidence-based practices of mindfulness to the challenges of purpose-driven leadership to help leaders foster resilience, drive change and create meaningful impact.
Michele holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics, a Masters in Comparative Religious Studies and an Interdisciplinary Certification in Mindfulness Meditation from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Roberta Da Re, D.C.
Chiropractor & movement expert
As a seasoned health professional, Roberta has been helping patients achieve their movement and wellness goals for over 20 years. Roberta draws upon her substantial experience to guide her patients of all health and fitness levels toward radiant health.
Her lifelong passion in health officially began when she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She has extended her achievements beyond chiropractic, also obtaining a certificate of Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. She is a member in good standing of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Acupuncture Council of Ontario.
Today Roberta can be found treating her patience at the Downtown Core Chiropractic clinic or presenting wellness workshops to corporate clients. Whether the topic is office postural strain or techniques for better living, her workshops strive to provide not just easily implemented practical solutions but also insight and inspiration.
Our Colleagues: Global Team
Giorgio Carnesecchi, ICF ACC,
Facilitator, Coach, Consultant
Giorgio Carnesecchi is an internationally recognized facilitator, coach, and consultant with almost 30 years of experience in enhancing personal and organizational resilience. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and proficient in Spanish, Giorgio expertly bridges cultural and linguistic barriers in his dynamic programs. He specializes in leadership, public speaking, and stress management, tailored to enhance team dynamics and individual performance.
A proud holder of an ACC credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF), Giorgio upholds globally respected coaching standards. His background includes a cum laude degree in Physics from Milano University and a significant scientific tenure at CERN-Geneva, enriching his approach to complex problem-solving in both business and personal development.
Passionate about opera, reading, and trekking, Giorgio embodies lifelong learning and personal growth. He is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to improve their communication and interpersonal skills, essential for thriving in all life’s aspects.
Christian Jousset
Facilitator, Resilience & Life Coach
Christian Jousset is a seasoned professional with a diverse education, hospitality, health, and sports background. Born in Paris and raised in Southern France, he pursued Social Sciences studies in the United States, where he resided for two decades, gaining extensive experience in people and group management across various industries.
After spending nine years in the Netherlands, Christian returned to Southern France, continuing his passion for outdoor activities such as swimming and cycling. In 2015, he faced a significant health challenge with heart failure, leading to a life-changing transplant in September 2023. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Christian is now re-engaging in his professional endeavors and gradually resuming his active lifestyle.
As a collaborator with the Leadership Wellness Group, Christian brings a wealth of international experience and a profound understanding of personal and professional resilience. His journey exemplifies the principles of adaptability and strength that the Leadership Wellness Group aims to instill in individuals and organizations alike.
Vicky Brouwer-Carew, ICF ACC, CTA-CPC, Assoc. CIPD,
Facilitator, Coach, Leadership Consultant, Mental Health Advocate
Vicky Brouwer-Carew is a certified Coach and Resilience Trainer who brings her expertise in leadership development and burnout prevention to the Leadership Wellness Group’s customized organizational programs. A passionate advocate for mental health, she supports individuals and teams in building the habits and mindsets that foster resilience, balance, and well-being—both at work and in life.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate Learning and Talent Development, Vicky has led multicultural teams and designed global leadership development programs. Her coaching practice is grounded in her corporate background, where she discovered her joy for empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential.
Vicky holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel Development (CIPD). She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from the National College of Ireland and a second Bachelor’s in Learning & Development from CIPD.
As a facilitator, she creates inclusive, psychologically safe environments—both in-person and virtually—where participants feel seen, heard, and ready to grow.
