Meet Team Mindful

The team at Mindful HR Services Inc. has the passion, training, tools and resources to drive sustainable workplace cultures through foundational HR practices, career development programs and workplace wellness strategies.

  • Michelle Precourt, CPHR

    CPHR, Founder & Principal Consultant

    Michelle has 15+ years working in corporate environments acquiring skills in talent acquisition, coaching, facilitation and labour and employee relations.

    Additionally, Michelle has studied various yoga and meditation styles and found these modalities a good way to decompress from personal and workplace stressors. In 2017, she became a certified yoga instructor and followed this with her meditation training in 2018. She draws on her HR professional experience, along with her yoga and meditation training to support leaders create more cohesive teams and sustainable workplace cultures.

    Michelle lives in Squamish, BC and when she is not working, she enjoys cooking with her husband, Ronnie and on most weekends you will find them hiking in the woods with their rescue dog, Chickpea.

  • Anthony Bone, CPHR, SHRM-SCP

    People & Culture Consultant

    Anthony comes to us with a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, labour relations, and leadership. Specific skills include coaching, facilitating, mediation, workshop design, and instruction. He has worked on complex union/ management files with a focus of building relationships and creativity when solving problems. He achieved the CPHR designation in 2018 and received the SHRM-SCP designation in 2019.

    Anthony resides in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, BC with his family where they enjoy the relaxing community.

  • Emily Desmarais

    Wellness Ambassador

    Emily is our Wellness Ambassador and her mission is to help as many people as possible to live a pain-free life.

    Professionally trained as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Emily has expanded her studies and approach to understanding the functions of the human body and how it’s all connected. Her practice encourages her clients to have a deeper understanding of their body by educating them on a well-rounded lifestyle which includes movement, mindfulness, injury prevention and healthy eating habits.

    When Emily is not supporting others on their wellness journey, she enjoys hiking with her rescue dog, Ella, in the National Capital Region, Ottawa, ON.

  • Barb Penney

    Career Development Consultant

    Barb is our Career Development Consultant. Her gig is helping people find career success!

    Blending an extensive HR background with considerable training, credentials, and awards as a Career Development Professional, Barb helps people embrace their strengths, identify their talents, and transition to successful careers. Her areas of expertise include job search strategy, résumé and career document development, and interview preparation. Hundreds of people in a variety of roles have discovered that Barb provides practical, supportive, and resourceful career guidance.

    You can usually find Barb in her Edmonton home office or with her husband enjoying a swim, bike, or run activity.

  • Vraya Forrest

    Social Media Manager

    With a passion for digital marketing and a keen eye for social media trends, Vraya is committed to maximizing our online presence. Equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Marketing, she possesses a wealth of experience in managing social media platforms, effective content strategies and community building.

    Vraya lives on Vancouver Island and when she is not busy with the digital world, she’s all about embracing the outdoors, whether it's paddle boarding, biking, snowboarding or taking her two dogs for a sun-soaked adventure.