Naomi Hiesl
Administrative Assistant
Naomi brings a strong foundation in organization, client care, and meaningful connection to her role. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Western University and has experience in administrative work at a non-profit children’s grief centre, where empathy and attentiveness were essential. Her background in customer service further supports her ability to create a welcoming, supportive environment for every individual she connects with.
With a background in dance and experience performing in concerts as a singer and guitarist, Naomi understands the pressures that can come with performing at an elite level. These experiences shaped her ability to navigate nerves, self-doubt, and the mental demands of performance and competition.
As a first point of contact at CEP Mindset, Naomi is committed to helping each parent and athlete feel heard, supported, and confidently matched with the right coach for their needs.
Education: B.A., Psychology – Western University
Blair has over 13 years of experience as a Professional Dancer, Assistant Dance Captain & Cast Manager, as well as an additional 17 years of training. Over the last 3 decades, she has lived and experienced first hand the highest of highs & lowest of lows that come with pursuing a career in the Performing Arts.
Sean Mahoney is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and a Master’s candidate in the Sport and Performance Psychology program at the University of Denver. For as long as he can remember, Sean has been fascinated by human performance and how to gain an edge over the competition. For most of his athletic career, he focused on the physical aspect of performance but neglected the mental. Because of this, he struggled with performance anxiety, focus issues, and limiting beliefs pertaining to confidence and self-doubt. His lack of focus on optimizing his mental game prevented him from reaching his full potential.
As a former member of McMaster University’s women’s soccer team, Emilie intimately understands the demands and challenges athletes face on and off the field. Although she encountered many challenges as a high-level athlete, particularly struggling with self-doubt and overthinking, Emilie was able to make a remarkable transformation when she began to embrace the principles of sports psychology.
Danielle Hanus, MA
Monica Russell, MA
