Culture | Wellness | Performance
I Got Mind’s Social, and Emotional Learning Programs have helped thousands of individuals achieve their full potential, learn and overcome wellness issues, and enhance their skill-sets to become valuable members of the teams of which they are a part.
Founder Bob Wilkie understands first-hand the devastating effects of mental health issues that are left unaddressed. As part of the hockey culture during the 70’s and 80’s where mental wellness was never discussed or given any notice, he felt unsafe to ever address his emotions. It brought shame and guilt that felt worse than the unresolved struggles. This lead to his mental health struggles at a very young age.
This was all compounded when as part of the devastating 1986 Swift Current Bronco’s bus accident that took 4 of his team members lives, his mental health took a real hit. He felt incredible unsafe to speak to anyone and it got worse.
The constant unmet expectations, pressures to perform, and inability to talk about what he was feelings led to severe depression, self-abuse and harm, substance abuse and prolonged thoughts of suicide. His career ended with a great deal of disappointment and regret.
After years of healing and restoring his own mental wellness, he felt ‘called’ to go back into the hockey culture and attempt to change things.
In 2008, while coaching a travelling hockey team, he realized just how much the young athletes and their parents were struggling with the same emotional issues he and his family had dealt with.
Despite all the challenges he knew he would face, he felt inspired to act. He sold his hockey pro shop business, received his certification as a life coach and began his journey to help provide insights and healing to sports organizations throughout North America.
15 years later Bob is still on a mission to provide education and awareness to improve mental wellness in sports and in life. He has assembled a team of top Sports Professionals and Mental Health Professionals to help develop and facilitate these life changing programs.
His award-winning Youth Sports Program, Workplace Wellness Program and Education Programs have changed thousands of lives.
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Former college athlete (women’s hockey), Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mentor
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Former NHL – Athlete, Father, Community Leader, CBC Hockey Analyst
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Former college athlete (University of Calgary Dinos), CFL athlete, Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Mentor
I Got Mind Mental health Clinician& Facilitator
MSW, Certified Mental Health Clinician and I Got Mind Facilitator.
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Former NHL coach – 25 years of coaching experience – Mental Health Advocate
30 Year Educator, Coach, Mentor
Dean has worn many hats in the education system. He has been an athletic director, coach, teacher, organizer, program developer and more. His experience is invaluable and his attitude is very contagious.
I Got Mind Mental health Clinicain
Maria is a registered provisional psychologist. She has been working in the mental health field for 15 years with children and families in various community, educational, and campus-based settings.
Igot Mind Facilitator/Psychologist
Cait is our in house Psychologist with an extensive background in child development. She is the mother of two and a former elite athlete.
I Got Mind Mental health Clinician
Tania has been working in the mental health field with children and families for over 20 years. She is a certified Child and Youth Care Counsellor and a member of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta. She is also a mom to two young athletes.
Coaching Certification from the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
Tony received his coaching certification after a tumultuous journey of loss and addiction and now helps others recognize their issues that are holding them back from reaching their highest potential.
30 year educator, coach, community leader
Shari has developed programs that helped students struggling with mental health, addictions and behaviours. She has served as an Athletic Director, mother of two, former CIS athlete. One of her highlights was developing and teaching in the Thom’s Achievement Center. (TAC).
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Jodi Flanagan hails from Calgary, Alberta. By profession, Jodi is a sport & event manager as well as a professional life coach and mental performance facilitator.
Jodi grew up figure skating and started coaching during university. For over 30 years, Jodi has been a volunteer with Special Olympics Canada as a coach and master coach developer.
IGM Facilitator & Content writer
Tanya is Mental Health Strategist at Red Deer College. Tanya is a lifelong learner – one who is passionate about creating a culture and community of resiliency, safety, compassion and authenticity. Tanya has her Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation and Disability studies and strongly believes there’s power and freedom in sharing our stories.
IGM Facilitator & Business Development
Raeanne grew up playing competitive sports which led her to a career in the health and fitness industry. She has more than 30 years of business experience ranging from sales and management, to operations, entrepreneurship and business consulting. Raeanne is a Franchise Business Consultant in her full-time role with Orangetheory Fitness Canada.
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Ken is a Professional Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists Professional (uncertified member) of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Ken is certified as a Child and Youth Care Counsellor in Alberta. He offers individual, couple, and family therapy and is a member of Calgary’s I Got Mind Team as a Facilitator, Clinician and Writer.
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Former US Marine – Machine Gunner, Collegiate Athlete, Mental Health Advocate, Athlete coached by Bob Wilkie – father of two.
