Mentors
Jennifer Gardner
Mentor
With years of experience in leadership, team building, and program development, Jennifer understands what it takes to create meaningful success. She is committed to fostering courage, assertiveness, resilience, and strategic thinking in those she counsels—guiding them to unlock their full potential.
Jennifers life story has been shaped by her 3 children, her 53 moves (!) and her diverse career.
Jen has lived in a variety of Canadian provinces as well as the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has also traveled Europe and resided in both Italy and Switzerland. Jennifer spent twenty-nine years as a Registered Nurse. She has experience as a patient care provider in Women’s and Newborn Health and a Facilitator for the Quality Resource Department at the IWK in Halifax, NS. Jen also spent seven years in a college setting as an Instructor and an Education Advisor for the Practical Nurse Program.
Now, Jen is channeling her expertise into educating and mentoring individuals on their entrepreneurial path, helping them navigate challenges and build purpose-driven businesses. Jennifer is a salesperson in Real Estate and a Certified Staging Specialist. She loves attending networking events, presenting at conferences and surrounding herself with genuine people. Authentic, consistent, and deeply invested in the achievement of others, Jennifer is here to support and inspire growth at every stage of the journey.
As the Director of Growth and Development at R.E.A.L. Consulting, Jen’s focus is on building community relationships and teaching Mindset Mastery. Her coaching includes topics such as the power of positivity, gutsy goal setting, confident communication, becoming an empowered entrepreneur, the foundation of a growth-oriented mindset, and the psychology of high-level performers…equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed
Heather D'Addezio
Mentor
With over two decades of experience in business development, leadership, and performance coaching, Heather is a results-driven professional dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and organizations achieve measurable growth. Known for her strategic mindset and exceptional ability to develop people, Heather empowers leaders to operate at their highest potential—transforming productivity into profit and purpose.
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As a top performer and proven leader, Heather consistently ranked within the top five percent of an international organization, maintaining that distinction year after year. Her experience extends from owning and operating a high-performing firm to leading and mentoring teams across multiple business divisions. Her leadership has played a pivotal role in driving expansion, improving organizational efficiency, and scaling operations across diverse industries. At R.E.A.L. Consulting Company, Heather works with business owners and entrepreneurs to elevate productivity, performance, and profitability. Through a combination of proven growth frameworks, accountability systems, and mindset mastery, she helps clients streamline operations, increase output, and create sustainable business models. Her coaching approach integrates practical business strategy with personal development—helping leaders align their vision, empower their teams, and achieve lasting success. With an unwavering passion for growth and a track record of building high-performing teams, Heather continues to inspire professionals to exceed expectations and reach new levels of excellence in business and life.