January-December 2010
Tania Bartlett Boutin grew up on the shore of Big Nellie Lake in Northern Ontario, Canada. The environment in which she grew helped foster her growth in many ways. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, she learned early on the values of hard work, dedication and community involvement. Hours spent in solitary introspection led to much spiritual and emotional growth. Challenges in the form of sporting competitions further fostered her inner strength. Tania spent many years on the competitive swim team, air cadets, highschool volleyball and basketball team, playing piano, and became a lifeguard and swimming instructor. She also worked diligently to master her body as well as her spirit through various martial arts such as judo, and kung fu. Her skills did not stop here, however, as Tania also chose to partake in public speaking competitions, honing her communication skills. As she reached adulthood she chose to pursue studies at the college level, graduating from the Medical Laboratory Technologist program. She and her high school sweetheart, Bill Boutin, then got married and had two sons, Cameron and Carson. Not one to remain stagnant, Tania, decided to return to her studies. Over the past few years Tania has been working on becoming certified as a Life Coach under Coach Mackenzie of the Coaching Academy of North America Inc. , In March of 2009, Tania became a Certified Life Coach. She has also decided to continue in this field, specializing in the area as a New Life Story Coach with Dr. David Kreuger of the Coach Training Alliance ,and Self-Discovery Coach with Merna Throne of the Self Discovery Coach Training Academy. Other programs include, The Attraction Program taught by coaching icon, Thomas J. Leonard of Coachville ,and Joy fulfillment programs in helping others to tap into their authentic selves by reconnecting to their inner joy. Tania has now become a Motivational Teacher with Merna Throne of pocketofpearls.com and will be offering Motivational Workshop virtually and in-person on "Finding an Inner Voice that ROCKS!"