About Us
Foundations is a non-profit organization committed to helping people achieve their potential at work, at home, and at play. We give participants from all walks of life the proven tools needed to break through self-imposed limitations, eliminate destructive habits, and uncover hidden beliefs that prevent them from realizing true success.
Foundations' life-changing workshops are conducted in a safe, supportive and completely confidential environment. Our highly trained workshop facilitators offer unconditional love and acceptance of participants exactly as they are … while motivating and encouraging participants to do the deep, and sometimes difficult, work needed to become even more.
Although their benefit is undisputed, the cost of personal development workshops has largely limited participation to upper middle class and wealthy individuals. As a non-profit organization with offices in the U.S. and Canada, Foundations is committed to making this much-needed and highly beneficial training accessible to a wider segment of the general population who might otherwise not be able to afford such a "luxury." Our not-for-profit status ensures that we're able to deliver unique and life-changing programs at a modest cost far below what profit-driven training companies must charge.
Since 2004, thousands of participants from North America and around the world have participated in our workshops. And each year, hundreds of hours are given back by returning participants in support and service of Foundations' training workshops.
Foundations Directors and Staff
Foundations workshops are lead by teams of highly trained workshop facilitators who have been formally trained in the skills needed to facilitate personal development workshops. The combined experience of the presenting team at any particular seminar exceeds 50 years, and in many cases over 100 years.
Some of our board members, founders and key facilitators have extensive experience in the leadership of personal growth seminars including but not limited to Choices International; originating from You Seminars started by Dr. Phil McGraw, (of Dr. Phil and The Oprah Winfrey Show) his father, Joe McGraw, and Thelma Box; Adventures Seminars; as well as other government and private organizations.
Lead facilitators and volunteers continue to take formal coursework in related fields. Nearly a dozen staff members and volunteers are certified trainers for Personality Dimensions, which teaches trainees about various personality types and is derived from the Myers-Briggs personality type instrument. The Foundations team includes CTI (Coaches Training Institute) and ICF (International Coaching Federation) coaches, and several staff members and volunteers have completed the CTI core coaching curriculum, which consists of more than 100 hours of formal training for personal coaches. Coach Steve Safigan is also earning a masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania, one of only four such programs available in the world. This degree is the closest that academia has come to an advanced degree for personal development, and this particular program is chaired by Dr. M.E.P. Seligman, widely regarded to be the founder of the positive psychology field.
In addition, Foundations offers a formal, intensive training program for its own facilitators-in-training. One of Foundations' core values is continual improvement, and facilitators seek out their own personal development through such activities as Toastmasters and attending personal development trainings presented by other organizations on a regular basis.
Although there is no equivalent of an MBA, CPA, or MD for the personal development industry, we believe that our team members are the best in the world at what they do.
Terry Crosby
Terry's life experience has taught him that we give up on our dreams because we either feel they are out of reach or we don't deserve them. He has discovered that by exploring new perspectives and living with purpose we can create better in our lives. His passion is challenging people to live as champions and pursue their dreams.
Terry is a seminar leader, facilitator, and personal life coach. He is a founding member and presently volunteers on the Board of Directors for Foundations in Canada and the United States. He has facilitated and participated in numerous personal development and leadership workshops in Canada and the United States over the past 16 years.
Steve Safigan
Steve has learned through experience that in order to truly live life, he must be willing to authentically connect with others. He knows that to be emotionally vulnerable is not a sign of weakness, but is in fact very powerful. Steve believes that there is no greater privilege than to assist others as they create better in their own lives.
Steve is a seminar leader, facilitator, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. He is currently enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania's Masters degree program for Applied Positive Psychology – the academic equivalent of an advanced degree for personal development. Steve is a founding member and volunteers on the Board of Directors for Foundations in Canada and the United States. He has actively participated in and delivered workshops in Canada and the United States for the past six years.
Ron Howden
Ron’s life experience has taught him that better is possible, if you are willing to go after it. His deep desire and passion is to help others to reach their potential and create meaningful lifelong relationships.
Ron is a seminar leader and facilitator. He has volunteered for Foundations since it's establishment and is on the Board of Directors for Foundations in Canada and the United States. Ron has actively participated in and delivered personal development workshops in Canada and the United States with Foundations and other organizations for the past thirteen years.
Jeff Corriher
Jeff's desire is for others to overcome their fear and escape destructive patterns that have kept them from having the relationships they want. Motivating people to unlock their hearts and move towards being the champions they were intended to be is Jeff's passion.
Jeff is a seminar leader, facilitator, and personal life coach. He is a founding staff member for Foundations and serves as the U.S. Manager. He has participated in and delivered workshops in Canada and the United States for the past six years.
Virginia Crosby
Virginia knows that happiness is an inside job and is created from a deep sense of self worth. Her own life experience has taught her that life goes where you focus. Her hope is people will take the time to look at where they are and choose what they truly want.
Virginia serves as the Canadian Office Manager/Registrar and has been with Foundations since its inception in Canada. She serves as an administrative team leader during Canadian Trainings. Virginia has participated in various personal development workshops in Canada and the United States over the past 11 years.
Janice Corriher
After finding 'better' in her life as a result of personal growth, Janice realized she could help others to find better in their lives as well. It is her compassion and caring for others that drives her to see their hearts changed and lives touched. Her big dream is that by lives changing, a better future will be created for our children and grandchildren.
Janice serves as a team leader, facilitator, and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Janice is a founding staff member of Foundations and serves as the U.S. Office Manager/Registrar. She has participated in and delivered personal growth workshops in Canada and the United States for the past six years.
Kondi Kulisewa
Kondi believes every one is significant in the grand scheme of events. Every one has a purpose in which they can make a difference for the better in their corner of the world. It is his passion to share this hope, so others can discover their significance just as he did.
Kondi is a seminar leader, facilitator, and personal life coach. He serves as the Foundations Enrollment Coordinator for the Oregon Trainings. He has participated in and delivered personal growth and leadership development in Canada and the United States for the past six years.
Pauline Klok
Pauline’s journey in life has led her to believe the people can experience freedom and live life with purpose and direction. Her passion has always been to encourage and lead others to discover their own personal value.
Pauline is a team leader and facilitator. She serves as the Alberta Enrollment Coordinator for Foundations. She has participated in and been involved with personal growth workshops for eleven years.
Lia Crosby
Lia's life experience has taught her that where you focus is where your life goes. Her passion is to motivate others in a direction that will allow them to see their magnificance.
Lia is a team leader and facilitator. She serves as the British Columbia Enrollment Coordinator for Foundations. She has participated in and been involved with personal growth workshops for six years.