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About Chameleon

Chameleon Strategies is a grassroots First Nations-owned company dedicated to catalyzing positive change in individuals and organizations. With a diversity of experience, and a staff of four, our facilitators are leading-edge experts in the design and delivery of workshops.  Our focus is on building participants’ abilities in the areas of communicating positively, managing conflict, navigating change, developing leadership and team building.

The Chameleon Strategies team offers a unique approach that transcends traditional team building and problem solving models.  We have advanced training in Process Work, Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching, and certification from The Coaches Training Institute and Team Diagnostic International. We are leaders in the field and feature a comprehensive array of talent and experience.

We specialize in:
  • Aboriginal Organizational and Community Development
  • Coaching
  • Workshops
  • Facilitation
  • Special Events
REASONS TO WORK WITH A COACH
  • There is something at stake (a challenge, stretch goal or opportunity), and it is urgent, compelling or exciting or all of the above
  • There is a gap in knowledge, skills, confidence, or resources
  • A big stretch is being asked or required, and it is time sensitive
  • There is a desire to accelerate results
  • There is a need for a course correction in work or life due to a setback
  • An individual has a style of relating that is ineffective or is not supporting the achievement of ones personally relevant goals
  • There is a lack of clarity, and there are choices to be made
  • The individual is extremely successful, and success has started to become problematic
  • Work and life are out of balance, and this is creating unwanted consequences
  • One has not identified his or her core strengths and how best to leverage them
  • The individual desires work and life to be simpler, less complicated
  • There is a need and a desire to better organized and more self-managing
COMMONLY EXPERIECED BENEFITS / OUTCOMES OF COACHING

Clients who engage in a coaching relationship can expect to experience fresh perspectives on challenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision making skills, enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence in carrying out their chosen work and life roles. Consistent with a commitment to enhancing their personal effectiveness, they can also expect to see appreciable results in the areas of productivity, personal satisfaction with life and work, and the achievement of relevant goals. Other possible outcomes are as follows:
  • An increase in positivity a proven factor in relationship and team sustainability;
  • Improved system-wide relationships and communication;
  • The development of cooperation and constructive conflict resolution skills;
  • Illumination of the creative potential within an organization, team, or community;
  • The creation of team alliances that allow for: fluent work flow, rapid movement from conflict to cooperation, and increased team spirit;
  • The embracing and supporting of change initiatives by employees; and
  • The identification of issues that may be hindering productivity and performance.
 

What sets chameleon apart is your results!

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What people are saying

"This workshop is very good for the soul. The tools and information will make you a better person."

Perry Legar, Metis Citizen

"The workshop held by Denise and Tereasa was nothing like I have ever experienced. I believe that this workshop would be beneficial to every Aboriginal and to any every community that lives with lateral violence."

Janet Lucas, ACCESS - Aboriginal Gateway to Health Care

"Change is happening all around us! Come on my horse and let's take a ride to see what all the excitement is about."

M. Cooper, Ktunaxa Nation Elder

"This work keeps getting better. It was great to be part of people's AH HA moments around this serious issue."

E. Coles, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services

I found this workshiop empowering and encourage all those seeking ways to improve to register.

M. Terusi, Ktunaxa Nation

This valuable workshop is the medicine we need to heal those old wounds we've caused within the lives of our families and communities! Come get your shot! Your vaccine!

A. Louie Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services

"Thank you it was a fabulous training by far the most professional trainers I have worked with! And I have worked with many...  transformation has taken place for our people. Keep up the fantastic work we would love to have you back in our territory."

Paulette Flamond, Executive Director of Northeast Aboriginal Business & Wellness Centre

"My hands go up to both of you!You Make a Difference. Chen Kwen Man tumi – I am very grateful. An chen temstl’i7 ta nu – with much love to you!"

Kelley McReynolds; Yataltenat, Department Head/Executive Director, Ayas Men Men Child & Family Services Squamish Nation

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My experience at the workshop was uplifting and gave me new strength!

Rose Dumont, Head Treaty Clerk, Tsouke Nation - Te'Mexw Treaty Association

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"I love the way that Denise and Tereasa work andplay off each other and how seamlessly they are together in the room."

Dr. Michael McCann, Port Moody Integrated Health

 

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“This is such incredibly important and strong work done in such a playful and lightly held way, wrapped with profound respect. I love all of it. You are two very unique and discerned human beings; I love knowing that the next time I see you you’ll just be more your ‘nesses’!”
Deb Schmitz, Roberts Creek, BC
"Trust and confidence is what I felt when I first met Denise and Tereasa from Chameleon. They diligigently worked with one of our teams and saved it from imploding. I truly believe in the sustainable change they create”.
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"Coaching is life changing. It opens your mind and frees your heart to be the person you always thought you could be. It focusses on a positive future and gives everyone an opportunity to shine in their own unique way. The coaches at Chameleon are intuitive, kind and hold you in a place of strength while they work with you."
Eva Coles - Manager of Prevention Services
"This workshop gave me insight and inspiration to lead with more ease. In particular how to deal with team toxins and acknowledge change and eeal with my own triggers. Facilitators are exceptional." 
Melanie Rivers - Chee Mamuk Aboriginal HIV/STI Program Manager

"Direction, guidance and clarification given in a fun, inviting and exceptional way."

Rachel Brown - Vancouver, BC