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SSPS Team

SSPS Team

While our combined experience, depth of knowledge and range of expertise establish us as leaders in our respective fields, it is our love and passion for helping people to achieve their potential that truly sets us apart.

It is not just what we do; it is who we are meant to be. Each of our team members brings their unique abilities, talents, experiences and Striving Style to life in their roles. Ensuring team members get their predominant need met at work allows us to tap into their motivations and innate potential. It works for us, and it can work for you!

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Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard

Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard

CEO & Performer

Heather brings a wealth of business and leadership experience with her to her role as CEO. Her focus is on building market awareness and ensuring the company's capacity to deliver its products and services at the highest possible level. She works with practitioners interested in using the Striving Styles with their clients or in their organizations. Previously, Heather built Caliber Leadership Systems, Vancouver’s largest independent leadership and human resources consulting firm. She is an expert in behavioral change, organizational effectiveness and leadership development with over 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and senior leadership teams. Heather is also a highly sought-after speaker. 

Contact Heather at Heather@strivingstyles.com

 

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Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D.

Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D.

CDO & Visionary

Anne brings a lifetime of study, “psychological savvy” and hands-on clinical experience to helping people become who they are meant to be. Her interest in creating mental health, coupled with her interest in personality systems and the dynamics of human behavior, has influenced the development of the Striving Styles Personality System. Driven by a vision for a holistic approach to emotional and physical health, Anne chose educational pursuits that aligned with her passion. At the same time, she studied at mainstream universities such as Ryerson (Business Management), University of Toronto (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Religious Studies) and ADR Institute of Ontario (Alternate Dispute Resolution). Anne is deeply committed to helping people develop self-awareness by understanding their personality, needs and behavior and how their conditioning impacts their ability to thrive. 

 Contact Anne at Anne@strivingstyles.com.

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Nancy Dranitsaris

Nancy Dranitsaris, BA, RIHR

CTO & Performer

Nancy has been instrumental in the development of the SSPS and is the first licensed practitioner of the SSPS. Together with Anne and Heather, Nancy has worked on all aspects of the SSPS and is responsible for training and licensing of SSPS practitioners. Her work as a leadership coach and educator with Caliber Leadership Systems, as well as her time as a psychotherapist and mindfulness facilitator at the Centre for Mindful Therapies, uniquely qualifies Nancy for this critical role at SSPS. With a career spanning 20+ years in business and psychology, Nancy has worked with companies nationally and internationally to increase the interpersonal effectiveness of their leaders, managers and staff through assessment and development initiatives. She is a frequent speaker to groups and organizations and also facilitates mindfulness-based stress reduction programs for individuals and organizations.

Contact Nancy at Nancy@strivingstyles.com

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Customer and Client Support Staff

Customer and Client Support Staff

At Striving Styles, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their potential. We can only do this successfully by providing them with the highest quality products and services. In order to fulfill this commitment, our staff is selected for their ability to provide top-notch support and superior customer service.

Our customer and client support staff members are knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, and dedicated to answering your questions and responding to your concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We look forward to your feedback so that we can continue to revise and improve the Striving Styles Personality System.  

Contact us at info@strivingstyles.com