About Shelley Steele
It’s great to meet you.
I believe that we can all learn from one another. It’s about sharing lessons from the heart. No matter your walk of life or the challenges you may face, you matter. Your life matters. Someone is waiting to learn through your life lessons and struggles—and that someone might be you!
Certifications
I am an ICF Associate Certified Coach (2025), Rotman-Certified Executive Coach (2024), Certified Spiritual Life Coach (2025), and CCF Certified Life Coach (2019).
I have been coaching clients for the past five years. I bring
a breadth of experience in the field of personal growth and change, education, and educational media.
Areas of Study
I have studied personal growth and change at the doctoral level in OISE/UT’s Human Resources Development (DHR) program in Adult Education. My thesis dealt with Awakenings: In Search of the Authentic Self. I have an M.Ed in Education from Brock University.
Awards & Experience
I am an award-winning producer/director of curriculum-related educational media series associated with TVO, Sick Kids Hospital, and the Ontario Ministry of Education and Ministry of the Attorney General, and innumerable school boards and community organizations.
Speaking from the Heart
I founded Heartspeak in 2005, an organization dedicated to compassionate leadership. As an independent producer/director, I’ve produced hundreds of short independent films featuring lived experiences from all walks of life. These mini-docs have been shared in a range of settings to spark dialogue and reflection, increase empathy and understanding about life’s challenges, and share life lessons. Themes address diversity and inclusion, addiction, mental health, learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the theme of Indigenous reconciliation, gender issues, LGBTQ2S+, homelessness, poverty, and more.
I’m a Professor
I am currently a professor at Centennial College in the Inclusive Leadership and Entrepreneurism Certificate programs. I also teach Healthy Lifestyle Management and Global Citizenship. I’ve been a business studies instructor in OISE/UT’s teacher education program as well as the secondary-school level.
My Special Approach to Coaching
Learn about my personal coaching approach and how my ongoing education and experience informs everything we do together.
