Denys

I was born and raised in a police home in British Columbia, Canada. After college, I also chose a policing career, serving 25 years in various capacities across our country. During this time I also completed a Renaissance-type education with multidisciplinary B.A. and M.A. degrees in  Criminology, Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, Leadership, History, Languages, Business, and more. 

Equipping and helping people succeed has been a part of my life for a long time. I began coaching hockey when I was 13 years old and remained involved in sports coaching for decades. I worked for many years as a trainer for police officers and community members. After policing I taught at the post-secondary level. I have been active as a leader and educator in my local church for decades, and am an ordained clergyman.

My wife Sharon and I have been married long enough to have weathered many joys and trials. We raised 3 daughters and now have 10 grandchildren. We have travelled in other countries and hosted international students in our home. 

All these factors have helped me become familiar with and sensitive to the different influences and nuances that affect people's lives, marriages, families, and careers.

Experiencing and perceiving a need among police and justice personnel for proactive and practical hands-on help, guidance, and equipping - especially as it relates to personal life, marriage, family relationships, and vocation - I certified as a Coach with the renowned International Academy of Public Safety (Institute for Credible Leadership Development) and Live On Purpose Institute. I am also a Licensed Associate with the Consulting Resource Group International. 

I value combining my work and volunteer experience with my education, training and broad life experience to practically and creatively assist police and justice personnel, emergency services workers, and their spouses and families, who wish to live more optimally and serve more purposefully. 

If you think I can assist you in any way (or someone you know), please give me a call or email. It would be my pleasure to chat, and even meet.   

I was also born and raised in BC. I chose a career as a Dental Assistant but when Denys and I began a family I decided on a vocation as a Homemaker. 

Though very rewarding, this could also be very challenging and difficult. And managing a household with 3 daughters, their activities, and our international students was made even more difficult due to the uniqueness of Denys's job and all "the stuff" that came with it. I was forced to develop skills and search for information that was not always readily available. 

Over the years I avidly educated myself in order to succeed as a person, a woman, a mother, and a cop's wife. I found myself developing a depth and breadth of experience that I have often been asked to share with others in the police community, the public, local church, and community. I enjoy helping others one-on-one and through leading group discussions, especially other women as they also seek to succeed in their chosen vocations, including those of marriage and motherhood.

After our daughters were grown I went back to working in the medical field, first in our local hospital then back to Dental Assisting. Due to the need, however, I certified as a coach with the Live On Purpose Institute and now partner with Denys in this work. I also continue to love being a mom and now a grandmother.

Being the wife of a police officer (and then a pastor) can be, I believe, a vocation in and of itself. Policing is extremely demanding and taxing on marriages and families. Because many women struggle to find their way in life and vocation, and because many wives of our guardians face unique challenges, I have committed myself more purposefully to Coaching, encouraging, and helping them succeed.

Perhaps you (or someone you know) would like to get in touch. I would highly value helping you become the best person you can be and serve where you are meant to.