Who We Are
Credence is an innovative industry leader in organizational health, conflict transformation, and change management.
At Credence, we believe that organizational health matters. We help you, your team, and your organization to thrive – allowing you to lead wisely, navigate team dynamics and build a strong organization.
With the care and support of a wide range of services we help you set direction, solve challenges, and sharpen critical skills. Access our diversity of custom services – coaching; training; assessments; conflict management; equity, diversity, and inclusion support; post-investigation restoration; group facilitation; change management; and strategic planning – and begin building a better organization today.
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Organizational Development and Change
We support you and your organization as you develop effective practices, learn together, and manage change.
Conflict, Communication, and Organizational Health
We work with you to transform conflict, tackle tough conversations, address challenges, and strengthen communication.
Workshops, Retreats, and Public Speaking
We design and deliver engaging workshops, both in-house and tailor-made to help you and your team be at your best.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We come alongside you and your organization as you learn together and develop your EDI skills, policies, and plans.
Leadership Development and Coaching
We empower leaders and their teams with coaching, consulting, and team development to enhance leadership and organizational strength.
Strategic Planning
We custom-design strategic planning sessions grounded in your values and purpose, allowing you to develop actionable strategic plans.
Over 150 years of collective experience
Betty Pries
CEO, Senior Consultant
Marg Van Herk-Paradis
President, Senior Consultant
Paul Okoye
Senior Consultant
Cayla Charles
Senior Consultant
Peter Spratt
Senior Consultant
Cathy Stewart
Consultant
Jessica Dyck
Consultant and Program Manager
Karen Eade
Consultant Assistant
Olivia Puddiford
Executive Assistant
Latest Credence Newsletters:
March 2023: Looking Back: How 30 Years as a Mediator Have Formed Me
On July 12 of this year, I will celebrate 30 years as a professional mediator – a role that has come to include so much more: training, coaching,...
February 2023: Conflict, Trauma and Mental Health
Trauma is a formidable foe: Its effects harm us at will and show up unbidden even when we have tried hard to swallow our trauma down. Trauma can grip our...
November 2022: Surviving Polarization
I was at a think tank event recently on the topic of polarization, exploring the question: How do we navigate divisions that are becoming more, not less,...
University of Waterloo
Credence is a proud partner of Conrad Grebel University College, affiliated with University of Waterloo. Credence Consultants facilitate workshops in the Conflict Management and Mediation Certificate Program.