Brandon, Manitoba · Jamaica · Beyond

Where people flourish and stories get told.

Island to Ice Transformation Group helps individuals, families, and organizations move from coping to flourishing — using positive psychology, behavioural science, coaching, and the power of personal story.

Island to Ice Transformation Group Inc. logo — a palm tree and sun flowing into glacier mountains, with the tagline Where people flourish and stories get told
ISLAND
ICE

Two worlds. One journey toward flourishing.

01 — Our Story

From the island to the ice — and every chapter in between.

Island to Ice was born from our own journey from Jamaica to Canada. We know what it means to carry multiple places, identities, and chapters at once — and to find the words to tell your story.

Today we bring decades of experience in positive psychology, behavioural science, executive coaching, project leadership, and hospitality to the people and organizations we serve — in Brandon, across Canada, in Jamaica, and beyond.

Island to Ice brand mosaic — maroon, orange, navy, glacier blue and ivory squares

40+

Combined years leading people, programs, and teams across government, community, and hospitality.

2

Founding countries — Jamaica and Canada — shaping a genuinely cross-cultural approach.

Our Vision

Flourishing within everyone's reach.

The Shift

Most people aren't broken. They're coping — when they were built to flourish.

02 — Flourish Services

Tools, coaching, and community for every chapter.

Every offering is grounded in positive psychology and behavioural science — practical, evidence-informed strategies designed for people who are functioning, but ready for more.

CORE SERVICE 01

Executive & Leadership Coaching

For organizations that know where they want to go but feel stuck. We align leaders and teams with organizational goals — strengthening engagement, clarity, and performance from the inside out.

02

Caregiver Support

Positive psychology and behavioural science tools for those who care for others — parents and families, and healthcare teams from aides to nurses and physicians.

03

Workshops & Keynotes

Online and in-person sessions on burnout, disengagement, resilience, and wellbeing — for workplaces, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and conferences.

04

Life & Parent Coaching

One-on-one coaching by phone, online, or in person — plus small group coaching (up to 15) for people ready to move from coping to flourishing.

05

Academic Strategist & EA Support

Individualized support for post-secondary students with intellectual disabilities — in person in Brandon, online everywhere else.

06

Retreats & Cook and Coach

Immersive experiences that blend coaching, food, culture, and connection — bringing the best of both our worlds together.

Mountain landscape above the clouds at sunrise
07 — FLOURISH RESOURCES

Journals, Flourish Cards, books & content

Take-home tools for daily practice — plus articles, teleclasses, ghostwriting, and publishing support for people with a story to tell.

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WHO WE SERVE
  • Businesses & executive teams
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Nonprofits & chambers of commerce
  • Post-secondary institutions
  • Parents, families & caregivers
  • Individuals ready to grow

Our services are coaching and education based. We do not provide clinical treatment or crisis intervention.

Café Flourish

A warm, café-style community gathering on happiness and wellbeing. Pull up a chair for honest conversation, practical tools you can use the very next day, and the company of neighbours who want more from life too.

  • i.Guided discussion on the science of happiness
  • ii.A community gratitude wall
  • iii.A curated book table
  • iv.Mocktail bar
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A warm cup of coffee on a wooden café table

04 — The Founders

Two journeys. One shared purpose.

Peta Oates-Blake's digital business card

Peta Oates-Blake

MAPP, BSc · Co-Founder

Wellbeing & Leadership Consultant

Positive Psychology Practitioner, Behaviour Science Technician, Parent Coach, and Author. Peta pairs a Master of Applied Positive Psychology with nearly two decades of program and project leadership — and hands-on experience supporting individuals with complex needs and the families and staff who care for them.

Timothy Blake's digital business card

Timothy Blake

Co-Founder

Executive Coach

A certified, positive-psychology-based Executive and Personal Coach with more than 20 years leading teams in hospitality and tourism. Timothy has turned around boutique hotels, built service cultures from the ground up, and coached people at every level to perform at their best.

05 — LET'S TALK

Ready to write your next chapter?

Whether you're an executive, a caregiver, an organization, or simply someone ready for more, we'd love to hear your story.

PHONE
416 509 6304
BASED IN
Brandon, Manitoba · Serving clients online worldwide

Discovery Conversation

Let's talk about your next chapter.

Tell us a little about you and what you're looking for. We'll reply within two business days to set up a free 20-minute conversation.

This is for

We'll only use your details to respond to you. Coaching and education services only — not crisis support.