For over 20 years, Gina Botelho has been engaging, inspiring and transforming audiences through her magnetic multidisciplinary approach. With a background in psychology, communication, and adult education, she is a strong proponent of life-long learning which is applied, relevant, creative, and engaging.
With deep expertise and compassion, she helps eager attendees reach their academic goals and pave their path to personal growth. Gina's expertise extends across both traditional classrooms and virtual environments where she champions lifelong learning, communicates with creativity and weaves authenticity into every workshop, lesson and story she shares. She has accreditations in adult learning & education, as well as expertise in various methodologies and tools such as DISC, True Colors, Emotional Intelligence, Lumina, Trust, Resilience and others.
Founder & Senior facilitator for Magnetic Training Solutions, Leadership and Professional Development Instructor at SAIT, and as part of the faculty team at The Banff Centre, Mount Royal University, and the University of Calgary, Gina takes every opportunity to hone and improve her own skills as both a participant and seasoned facilitator.
Gina has also had the privilege of leading and training facilitators and corporate trainers, as well as regularly engaging leaders on how to make a difference in the lives of others. Her corporate experience includes Senior Facilitation, Corporate Sales & Business Development, Learning Development & Training Specialist, and Leader of the Learning & Development team for Western Canada for Bell.
Beginning her career as a 9-1-1 Communications Operator certainly ignited Gina’s desire for helping others authentically connect and communicate. Today, she continues to help emerging leaders and professionals from all walks gain confidence, manage conflict and master valuable 21st Century soft skills.
As a charismatic trainer, Gina brings humour, wisdom, and occasionally some great salsa moves to classrooms and boardrooms throughout Western Canada. Feedback tells us that you will leave her sessions inspired, engaged and ready to apply your new skills!