~ Who we are ~

Cheryl Bakke Martin, President

As a professional coach, workshop facilitator, author, and speaker, Cheryl takes a creative approach in her workshops and coaching. Literally. In many classes the tools participants will use as a part of their learning process will be clay, glass, crayons, and other medium, often resulting in a permanent piece of artwork that reflects their learning.
Working with Cheryl is an adventure into the discovery of yourself – understanding who you are, how you interact with others, your personal values, your strengths and interests and your patterns…..all synthesizing in the ability to find and/or create the best possible environment in which you will thrive and succeed. Cheryl created Inspirations Unlimited in 2000, long believing that the perfect environment for learning and personal growth was a combination of fun, creativity and an honest look at life’s most challenging issues in a safe and positive atmosphere. She has been coaching and training people professionally for the past 10 years in corporate environments, at conferences, and privately. Her focus includes an emphasis on building Emotional Intelligence competencies as a means for personal and professional growth, effectiveness and fulfillment.

Her presentations are entertaining and insightful, combining humour, personal stories and the wisdom of years of learning experience. Individuals leave with a sense of renewed focus and a desire to create a work experience that is satisfying and productive and a life that is enjoyable and meaningful.  Cheryl’s presentation style is a balance of personal anecdotes, strategies, and plenty of audience participation through group discussions and creative exercises. She challenges people to push past their own perceived barriers to create new levels of performance and envision greater possibilities for themselves.

She is trained in Adult Education, Career Development, Professional Coaching, and is qualified to administer the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator, a very insightful psychological assessment tool and the Bar-On EQi, an Emotional Intelligence instrument. She is also a Certified Associate for Six Seconds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving relationships by teaching EQ in schools, organizations, and communities around the globe.  She is a co-author of the book “Living An Extraordinary Life: Breakthrough Ideas From The World’s Premier Business and Personal Coaches”.

“You made quite an impression. People are still talking about all the interesting things we learned about each other. You are a polished professional. To keep a group of 25 teachers so entranced after work on a Friday is amazing! Thanks from us all!” L.B. - Calgary Board of Education

“Cheryl was a ‘Powerhouse!’ She challenged me to think and to stretch my imagination. I strongly recommend her workshops.” J.S. – City of Calgary