


services

COACHING & ADVISING
Clarity. Growth. Resilience.
One-on-one and team coaching to help professionals navigate change, reduce stress, and lead with purpose.
Focus areas include:
• Leadership & executive coaching
• Team dynamics & communication
• Burnout prevention & well-being
• Personal and professional clarity
ABOUT
PRESENT PAUSE
Present Pause offers 10-minute live sessions for organizations, designed to fit seamlessly into the workday. Led by experts, our sessions include meditation and mindfulness practices to reduce stress, improve focus, and build resilience. Available Monday through Friday on a monthly subscription, we help foster a culture of well-being and productivity and growth.

our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Present Pause brings together licensed mental health professionals, accredited coaches, and mindfulness experts with extensive experience in organizational development and workplace wellness. Our diverse team combines therapeutic expertise, leadership coaching, and meditation training to deliver impactful mindfulness sessions tailored for today's workplace challenges.
Led by specialists in change management, mental health, mindfulness transformation, mindset manifestation, and whole life wellbeing, we leverage our intimate understanding of both business dynamics and human potential to foster environments where employees and organizations can thrive together.

Donia Becker
Donia is a seasoned Coach and Organizational Development professional based in Canada, with over 20 years of experience in human potential development. She integrates psychology, organizational development, coaching, and mindfulness to facilitate meaningful and lasting change for individuals and organizations. Donia has lived and worked across four continents, bringing a global perspective to her practice. She is also the founder of Present Pause, a live, guided mindfulness program designed to fit seamlessly into the workday.

Masoud Mehrzad
Masoud is a seasoned Occupational Therapist with international experience in mental health and addictions. Licensed to practice in Canada and the USA, he has dedicated much of his career to the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, where he has been recognized for his long-term service. His expertise encompasses mental illness and clinical assessment, contributing significantly to the field. In addition to his clinical work, Masoud contributed to the academic community as a faculty lecturer at McGill University's School of Physical & Occupational Therapy and has been honored with the Clinical Education Award of Excellence by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Dr. Denise Mellia
Dr. Denise, known as the Manifestation Maven, is a Reiki Master Teacher and energy healer based in Burlington, Vermont. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in guiding individuals to dream big and cultivate lives they love. Dr. Mellia combines mindfulness, visualization, and coaching to help clients achieve personal and professional success. Her passion lies in empowering others to embrace their potential and manifest their desires.

Summer Assaf
Summer Assaf is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive international experience in digital marketing, brand strategy, and client engagement. She has held significant roles, including Head of Marketing at Versatile Synergy, where she led innovative marketing strategies across diverse markets. Her expertise encompasses user experience, customer journey mapping, social media, content creation, copywriting, branding, project management, CRM, and customer loyalty.

Rania Arabi
Rania is a passionate leader dedicated to promoting peace, justice, and equity. As a leader in her community, she uses her diverse skill set to drive social change, offering guidance and support through coaching and facilitation. Her work is deeply rooted in her commitment to creating a more just and equitable world.
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This could be you
We are always on the look out for dedicated people wanting to make a positive difference in this world and the daily lives of others.
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