Meet Your Global Faculty Team
With over two decades of catalysing global transformation, our pioneers are grounded in neuroscience, advanced psychometric data, and performance psychology.
Executive Coaching from this elite team is included both during and after the program at no extra charge.
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Yvonne Thompson
Founder & MD
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MA., MCIPD, FCPHR, SHRM-SCP
Yvonne is a coach and master training and leadership consultant with over 30 years' experience. She has written 3 books, including Creating the Accountability Culture. She creates an amazing, safe space for leaders to explore and discover their greatness. Yvonne holds a Masters in Leadership from Royal Roads University and is an internationally accredited HR professional and Author.
Dawna Atamanchuk
VP, Americas
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MA., ICF-PCC, HeartMath®
Dawna is an executive coach and facilitator with nearly three decades of experience. Colleagues describe her as a skilled listener who asks the right questions to get to the core need and execute the appropriate solution. She serves as Chair of the International Coaching Federation's Professional Coaches Global Board and is an active community builder.
Michael Thompson
President, Americas
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BA., ICF-PCC, HeartMath®
Mike is a highly experienced facilitator, coach and consultant. It is people's happiness, balance and ultimate performance that Michael is always focused on, creating profound trust for every leader he works with. He holds a Degree in Business Administration, is an ICF PCC certified coach, and is certified in multiple psychometric assessments.
Lee Norris
Director UK & EMEA
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MA., EMCC-EIA, HeartMath®, Coach Supervisor
Lee is an Ontological Coach and Facilitator. His passion is supporting leaders at all levels to reach their full human potential and supporting cultural change in organizations fit for humans to thrive. He holds a Masters in Coaching from Oxford Brookes and is a published researcher in the field of Coaching Psychology.
Our Impact
Transformational Leadership That Lasts
For over 26 years, Change Innovators has delivered life-changing leadership development rooted in genuine human connection, emotional intelligence, and lasting behavioral change. Here is how leaders experience our transformation.
Felt Safe to Speak Openly
Every single leader confirmed they felt completely safe to speak honestly, share sensitive challenges, and ask tough questions without fear of judgment.
Coach & Facilitator Rating
Leaders rated our coaches and facilitators as exceptional mentors who bring real-world leadership experience, deep empathy, and practical guidance to every session.
Gave Us Top Reviews
Leaders rated our coaches and facilitators as exceptional mentors who bring real-world leadership experience, deep empathy, and practical guidance to every session.
Overall Program Impact
Leaders found the programs directly impactful for daily work, helping them communicate clearly, resolve conflict, and guide teams with confidence.
Measured across 235 recent graduates from Canada, North America, Australia, the UK, and Europe