Shulamit knows her subject matter very well and had many insights to share that could help everyone present in the workshop.
Her background in entrepreneurship, her education and life experience make this her true area of expertise.
Her ability to bring people with her through the sensitive topic of mental health in a way that makes them feel safe and supported is incredible. Participants learned so much.
As a speaker, Shulamit is engaging and supportive while providing expert advice. She is easy, flexible, professional and supportive to work with.
Jenna Cloughley - Director Membership + Community, Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce
I needed to connect with other entrepreneurs as part of my self care plan. I needed to spend time developing a plan for me, as I often spend most of my time serving others. I was noticing some irritability and difficulty balancing work and personal life.
As a result of the workshop, I have developed a mental health care plan that I incorporate in my daily and and weekly plans, just like the rest of my business plan. I'm making my mental well-being as important as my business.
The workshop experience was supportive and empowering and Shulamit is a well-informed, open and warm facilitator
Mercy Maviko - Director, Veneka Therapy & Consulting Inc.
Shulamit’s workshop on Mental Health for Entrepreneurs provided us with reassuring truths we all needed to hear!
With a calm and comforting demeanor, she gave everyone space and allowed for open communication to make everyone feel seen, heard, and validated.
She shared her valuable wisdom, gave us vital resources, and a plan we can action for ourselves to be able to maintain and protect our own mental health.
Karima Elbanna - Program Administrator, CFC Media Lab
I haven't been this excited about my mental health in a long time.
The workshop was helpful because Shulamit helps us identify a clear list of what to do and what to look for.
Krysta Ann WIlliams - Photographer, artist, bookbinder
Shulamit was wonderful to work with.
She is an engaging, thoughtful, insightful and responsive presenter.
Workshop participants visibly enjoyed the content of Shulamit's presentation (e.g., they engaged in it, offered their perspectives, etc.). Many of them expressed their interest in connecting with her beyond the workshops.
The key insight I took from Shulamit's workshops was that, combined with systemic barriers, psychological trauma has a profound impact on one's entrepreneurial functioning.
Halyna Vinnichenko - Employment Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Fry Toronto
In my capacity as the Managing Director of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a Canada-based, national networking group, I had the pleasure of having Shulamit speak at several meetings on the very important topic of mental health.
Shulamit came to the meetings very prepared, having given thought to who was going to be in the audience, what their needs might be and how to address those needs. She provided though provoking questions for each of us to consider and a safe space for us to openly discuss our own challenges with mental health in today’s world.
In her presentations, Shulamit is engaging, informative and very supportive.
I highly encourage others to have Shulamit speak for them.
The more we can dispel the myths and stigma around mental health, the better we as individuals and workplaces will be.
Michelle Slaney-Trovato - Managing Director, Canada Chapter, PolkaDot Powerhouse
Shula is very professional and easy to work with, as well as a great communicator.
Shula is an accomplished business owner and therapist. We have worked with her in several capacities and are excited to have her in our community as a reliable resource.
Jeanette Johnston - Small Business Development Officer at Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre
I'm committed to healing, growing and being aligned wholistically to live wholeheartedly in all realms, family, career and personally. Shulamit's workshop was a powerfully attuned way to kick off my experience with 5th Wave.
Learning about the 7 factors of mental health risk for entrepreneurs was vital! If I can name it, I'll be able to tame it!
I'm now far more mindful of my own--and other entrepreneurs'--mental health in the context of my work.
Entrepreneurs need to be extra mindful of their mental health and how important it is to build a mental health plan into their work and lives.
Adria Budd Johnson - Co-founder - writer/producer, Process Entertainment
The Mental Health for Entrepreneurs workshop created and presented by Shulamit should be required coursework in every MBA program.
Shulamit is a clear, compassionate teacher with a comprehensive grasp of the complicated, competing demands of business - especially for women.
She brought forward important perspectives and distilled vast information into practical, useful and highly effective information.
She is bright, funny, committed and above all - a kind, generous human.
This workshop is an invaluable resource at a time when it is sorely needed.
Shannon Thompson - DIRECTOR, SHAKTI RISING
The workshop series was very helpful in allowing me to mindfully observe my own patterns when challenges surface during the entrepreneurial journey, then note them down and bring them to the workshops with Shulamit. Her insightful feedback helps me to adjust my own wellness practices and solidify them into an effective method suitable for my own personal needs. I highly recommend the workshop.
Peng Zhang - Founder, Acoustic Antidote
Shulamit is an authentic, relatable and credible speaker. She came across as someone who knows what she’s talking about not only because she has walked the journey personally, but she is also a trained mental health professional who integrates multiple frameworks and modalities to help her clients.
Her contributions resulted in the panel being one of the Top 5 most valuable topics at the summit based on the a survey of over 200 participants.
I highly recommend having Shulamit as a speaker on the topic of navigating and overcoming mental health challenges as a woman, mother, leader and entrepreneur.
Rosalyn Raindancer - Coach and summit host
Shulamit was a fantastic speaker for our group. She knew her stuff, presented it well, and left participants with many ideas for how they could improve their mental health. In a post-webinar survey, folks described Shula's presentation as informative, approachable, useful, and comforting.
Heather Yandow - Founder, NonProfit.ist
Shulamit's energy and enthusiasm for the topic of entrepreneurial resilience were contagious.
Shulamit kept our viewers engaged and motivated throughout the entire presentation as she connected to the audience on a personal level.
Shulamit left attendees feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped with many great tools and knowledge to overcome the challenges of entrepreneur women.
Shulamit’s expertise and deep understanding of the challenges women face in the entrepreneurial world were evident, and her practical advice on how to overcome these obstacles was invaluable.
resurgo.co cannot recommend Shulamit enough- she is a true expert in her field, an incredible role model for women everywhere, and a pleasure to work with. It would be an honour to have her back any time!
Brooke Ripka - Program Manager, Resurgo.co
Shula is a dynamic and excellent presenter.
She engaged attendees and provided thoughtful and useful advice that resonated with the diverse nature of the audience. Shula was invited back as the keynote speaker the following year.
Her ability to connect with people is exceptional.
I would highly recommend Shula as a presenter.
Joanne Mavis - Executive Director, Kemptville District Hospital Foundation
Shulamit’s presentation was very informative and very thought-provoking.
She was able to connect with the participants even on the virtual platform. She kept everyone interested and engaged.
We truly enjoyed her calming nature and the knowledge that she shared with our group.
Christina Covey-Shannon, PFP - Financial Planner, Brockville Women in Business board member
Shulamit's talks have always been raved about by the audience.
She provides a thoughtful, practical and achievable approach to managing your mental health.
I highly recommend her as a speaker or trainer for any event.
Maggie Patterson - Founder and Editorial Director Scoop Studios
Shula led a webinar for local businesses focussing on entrepreneurship and mental health during difficult times.
The webinar was engaging, and Shula was able to answer specific questions from attendees while making the response relevant for the entire group.
Shula was able to take the topic we wanted to focus on and use her expertise to make the discussion interesting for our broad group of attendees with different backgrounds and mindsets.
The best part of the talk was seeing attendees get into it, sharing their experiences and asking questions.
Working with Shula to set-up the webinar was easy and straight forward. I’d highly recommend Shula as a speaker.
Hillary Geneau (she/her) - Director of Corporate Services, Municipality of North Grenville
The mental health plan workshop made me realize what I do when crap happens and the importance of finding someone to work with. I didn't realize how important our own mental health is to the success of our business. The workshop makes you aware of it and you can see the value in checking in with yourself (as you do with your business) through a plan.
Shuli’s compassion, empathic and knowledge on the subject made the presentation super interesting, made it easy to understand the different concepts.