smartCoaching - Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Coaches

SMART – A 9-Session Program

smartCoaching™ (SMART – Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) is an evidence-based, secular program designed to address the needs of coaches and other helping professionals. smartCoaching ™ is a live, small-group, confidential program designed to help individuals cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience through mindfulness practices with a trauma-sensitive approach.
SMART integrates the teachings, practices and research from:
– Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
– Mindful Self-Compassion
– Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance
– Mindful Movement
– Kindness and Compassion training
– IFC Core Competencies

The program includes:

8 x 2-hour interactive live sessions
1 x 4-hour guided silent retreat
Home practice
smartCoaching Participant Manual (electronic)

Each Session Includes:

Presentations
Group discussion
Experiential practices in mindfulness
Weekly home practice
Engagement and Interactivity
Mindfulness-based tools to help you and your clients navigate stress, emotional reactivity, and daily complexity with resilience and insight

Who should attend?

The program is specifically designed to address the needs of coaches looking to include mindfulness in their work with clients. SMART is also suitable for helping professionals, such as educators, social workers, therapists, counsellors, and other professionals wanting to incorporate mindfulness into their practice.

Course Dates and Pricing

🗓️ Start Date: Wednesdays, 4-6 pm ET, June 25, 2025 to August
🌟Price: ~~$1350~~ $850 CAD
🚀Only 16 seats to ensure depth & personalization

We’ve Adjusted Our Pricing—Here’s Why

When we created SmartCoaching, our vision was clear:
To offer a deeply personal, live-only space where credentialed coaches and mindfulness teachers could grow, renew, and reconnect.
As we’ve shared the program with our community, we’ve also been listening. And one thing we’ve heard is this:
“I want to join, but the timing and cost are tough right now.”
So we’re adjusting our course pricing—not because the value has changed, but because our commitment to accessibility is stronger than ever.

The new investment for SmartCoaching is $850 CAD

(That’s about $625 USD for 20 ICF CCEs, 9 live sessions, and a guided silent retreat.)

Same powerful curriculum.
Same small-group experience (max 16).
Same focus on presence, compassion, and sustainable coaching.

If this feels like the right time for you—we’d love to have you with us.

Certification – Successful participants receive

SMART Certificate of Completion
20 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units

Why Choose smartCoaching?

Discover a unique program that is specifically designed to support coaches in offering practical and effective strategies and mindfulness-based practices for managing the ups and downs of life.

Develops Effective Strategies for Challenging Situations: Acquire strategies to relate effectively, ultimately improving the ability to engage with clients, customers and colleagues constructively.

Manages Stress and Fosters Emotional Control: Equips both you and your clients with practical skills to manage stress through a greater understanding and control of emotions, empowering them to create a productive and meaningful life.

Prioritizes Self-Care and Builds Resilience: Learn self-care techniques that foster personal and professional resilience, enhancing the ability to handle the challenges of the job effectively.

Enhances Concentration and Executive Function: Gain insights and practices to help staff engage in efficient planning, decision-making, and impulse control.

Revitalizes Purpose and Enhances Physical and Mental Well-being: Promote happiness through healthy habits of the mind while cultivating overall mental and physical well-being, both personally and professionally.

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Your Teachers

Heidi Bornstein, RP, CYA-E-RYTGOLD, SMART Facilitator, Mindfulness and Yoga Trainer | Founder and Acting Executive Director, Mindfulness Everyday
Heidi Bornstein is a highly experienced mindfulness and yoga trainer with a strong background in developing and delivering evidence-based programs that integrate mindfulness, coaching, and well-being practices. She is a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Level 1 teacher, a Hatha Yoga and Meditation instructor, and a Level 2 SMARTeducation Facilitator (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Educators). Heidi is also an instructor at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, where she provides professional training in mindfulness-based approaches.
Coaching and Continuing Education Expertise
• Extensive experience in coaching and training educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders in mindfulness-based techniques that enhance resilience, self-regulation, and leadership skills.
• Co-creator and lead instructor of The Mindful Edge, a 12-session evidence-based program for high school students that teaches practical strategies for managing stress and life challenges.
• Co-creator and teacher of The Mindful Yoga Teacher Training Program, a Canadian Yoga Alliance registered course designed to equip mindfulness teachers with the knowledge and confidence to integrate mindful movement into their programs safely and effectively.
• Experienced in trauma-sensitive mindfulness training, with specialized expertise in creating accessible and inclusive programs informed by equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.
• Presenter at international conferences, providing experiential workshops that integrate mindfulness and coaching methodologies for professional development.
Professional Training & Certifications
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Level 1 Teacher Certification
• Hatha Yoga & Meditation Teacher Certification (International Meditation Institute, India)
• SMARTeducation Level 2 Facilitator Certification (Stress Management & Resiliency Techniques for Educators)
• Certified in Yoga Ed for Elementary Schools, High Schools, and At-Risk Populations
• Mindfulness for Kids at Risk with Vinnie Ferraro
• Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Training with David Treleaven
• Teaching Mindfulness to Teens, Trauma Basics for Youth Workers, and Resilience & Self-Care for Helping Professionals (Centre for Adolescent Studies)
• Certification in Applied Mindfulness, University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work
Commitment to Professional Development & ICF CCE Accreditation
Heidi’s dedication to developing accessible, experiential, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness-based programs aligns with the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) commitment to Continuing Coach Education (CCE). Her work supports the core coaching competencies of active listening, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience-building, equipping coaches with practical tools to enhance their effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Through Mindfulness Everyday, Heidi continues to provide high-quality professional development opportunities for coaches, educators, and helping professionals. Her courses emphasize practical application, ensuring that participants can integrate mindfulness techniques into their coaching practice for personal and professional growth.
Heidi and her partner, Stephen Chadwick, offer a free weekly online mindfulness session, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to making mindfulness accessible to diverse communities.

Natanya Mandel, ACC Certified Coach, Narrative Coaching Enhanced Practitioner | Dedicated Coach Specializing in Mental Health, Migraine, and Chronic Pain
Natanya Mandel is an experienced and compassionate coach with a specialized focus on mental health, migraine, and chronic pain. She has extensive experience in patient support, advocacy, communication, project management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. With a strong background in strategic leadership, program development, and mindfulness-based coaching, Natanya helps individuals enhance their well-being and reach their goals in health, work, and life.
Coaching & Mindfulness Expertise
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching to assist clients in setting and achieving personal and health-related goals.
• Specialize in mindfulness and meditation techniques to support individuals with chronic pain and mental health challenges.
• Conduct mental health check-ins and make appropriate referrals based on ethics and safety guidelines.
• Offer both face-to-face and online client coaching services.
• Utilize a strength-based, person-centered approach to support personal growth and resilience.
Leadership & Professional Experience
Coach: Natanya Coaching | Jul 2018 – Present
• Provide coaching services focusing on mindfulness, chronic pain management, and mental health.
• Support clients in self-awareness, goal-setting, and resilience-building.
Migraine Canada | Jul 2019 – Present
• Advocate for patient-centered care and contribute to the development of migraine-related health initiatives.
Education & Certifications
• ACC Certified Coach (ICF)
• Coach Leadership Training (CTI) International
• Narrative Coaching, Enhanced Practitioner
• Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management Facilitation
• SMART – Stress Management and Resiliency Training (mindfulness)
• Graduate Certificate in Management, Community Management – University of Technology, Sydney NSW
• Bachelor of Arts: Communications, Psychology, Administration – University of Canberra, ACT
• Crisis Counselling Certification – Lifeline Australia