If you are looking for professional facilitation and incredible outcomes, work with Optimal Affect. I cannot say enough good things. I hired Sarah to facilitate a meeting where my team at Movember convened experts in prostate cancer care, sexual health, policy and lived experience to influence system change across Canada. Sarah Nicole knocked it out of the park. She navigated tricky situations and giant egos with ease. She doesn’t need to be an expert in the subject, she is an expert at getting information in people’s heads into the room. I have hosted meetings like that in 6 countries and worked with facilitators around the world. If I could, I would bring Sarah Nicole to all of them. If you want a spectacular outcome, there is only one facilitator to get them for you.

— Jennifer Edgecombe,
Director, Sexual Health and Wellbeing, Movember

“Sarah Nicole’s skills and expertise in cultural change, organizational development and the human-systems approach is priceless. If you’re approaching a significant organizational change, you need someone with experienced facilitation skills. Being able to bring in an unbiased 3rd party that can help you with all those complex pieces is a game changer."

— Josey Kitson, COO, Wesley Community Services

“Sarah Nicole came to our team at a crucial point in our journey. She leaned in with passion, curiosity and compassion. Through listening and relationship building she created a road map that led to a program and team transformation. She inspired our team to be the leaders they had hidden within.”

— Jessica Bondy, Director of Housing Services, House of Friendship

“Sarah Nicole supported me to dream without barriers and inspire a personal and professional vision at a critical point in my life, 20 years into my career, when I needed to pivot due to changes in my and my family’s health status. Her responsive, connected approach and wisdom acted as the catalyst I needed to articulate a vision that has anchored choices and decisions I am making for my future, in a way that ensures I am moving towards something brilliant.”

— Eve Nadler, Municipal Government & Social Impact

“We contacted Optimal Affect to help us strategize how our company could improve on having crucial conversations. Sarah came up with a custom proposal and executed it! The entire process was top-notch and she helped our company immensely. We look forward to working with Optimal Affect in the future.”

— Sam Bauman, CEO, Earthscape

“Sarah supported our team with a strategic summit. We did a hybrid session that helped shape our purpose, values and objectives. It was a successful day for everyone who participated both virtually and in the room – we are clear on our vision and energized to bring it to life with collaborative teamwork!”

— Jessica Kuepfer, Director of Communications, Home Hardware Stores Limited

“I cannot express how grateful I am for the thought, energy, care and genuine joy, Jay and Sarah put into FIREFLY's Adaptive Strategy process. Your partnership has been invaluable.”

— Darcia Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, FIREFLY Northwestern Ontario