Unlock collective intelligence.

Collaboration can be easy

Optimal Affect is a consultancy helping leaders and teams to solve problems by understanding real needs, building alignment, and unlocking group intelligence to drive meaningful action.

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Services

  • Customized session design and facilitation allows teams to make effective decisions and take action deliberately.

  • Through an experiential learning approach Optimal Affect creates custom workshops and training programs that create opportunities for connection, foster positive workplace culture and increase productivity.

  • Coaching helps identify and prioritize your professional development. We work together to explore what’s going really well, what’s getting in the way, and where you’d like to elevate your impact.

  • Assessments provide a more comprehensive understanding of your organizational culture and the gap between intention and impact. Behavioural-based science helps us gain insights on the strengths and areas for growth in the team.

  • Testimonials

    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

  • Testimonials

    “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

  • Testimonials

    “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

  • Testimonials

    “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

  • Testimonials

    “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

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