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Tonya Zee

Tonya Zee is the creator of the I CAN™ Mindset Framework, a Leadership & Mindset Educator, and a Business Strategist with more than 20 years of experience developing leaders across diverse industries. She provides business‑friendly services in Edmonton, supporting organizations at various stages of growth with a people‑first approach. A Fierce Award Winner and 2025 Platinum Award Recipient, Tonya has partnered with some of Canada’s most respected organizations, consistently elevating teams while remaining grounded in professionalism and heart.

Tonya is also the visionary behind her national Spotlight Projects, which honour Canadians for their leadership, service, and impact. For over 15 years, she has featured exceptional individuals across multiple platforms—including WEC Magazine—and continues to expand this initiative to amplify the stories of Canadians who are shaping their communities and industries. Her mission is to foster a culture of recognition, appreciation, and inspiration.

Widely known for her work with schools, companies, nonprofits, and government organizations, Tonya uses her platform, TONYA ZEE, to support clients with strategy, storytelling, branding, and team alignment. Her work empowers leaders to think boldly, act intentionally, and create meaningful, lasting change.

 

WHAT THAT CAN LOOK LIKE

  • Interviewing staff and writing profiles that reflect the culture and voice of your team

  • Honouring Canadians through her Spotlight Projects, which celebrate individuals for their leadership and impact.

  • Teaching business, leadership, and professional development

  • Delivering I CAN™ Mindset workshops and coaching

  • Writing business plans, proposals, and strategic documents

  • Supporting messaging, content, and social media that reflects real impact

  • Developing programs that build confidence, clarity, and direction

  • Stepping into the work and building what’s needed.

EXPERIENCE

  • 20+ years in business education, leadership, and coaching

  • Certified Business Professional & Facilitator

  • Certified Public Relations & Branding Strategist

  • Business coach, instructor and mentor across Canada (schools, non-profits, government programs)

  • Fierce Award Winner 

  • Platinum Award Winner 2025

Tonya Zee provides a platform for empowerment and leadership development. She focuses on building strong leaders who are purpose-driven, clear-minded, emotionally mature, and resilient. Zee's approach involves coaching and partnering with individuals to elevate and build alongside them, rather than fixing them. Her work is rooted in the belief that leadership is about who you are while you're doing it, not just what you do. 

WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

Organizations don’t struggle because they lack effort or resources. They struggle when there’s a disconnect between their people, their message, and their direction. This is the work Tonya helps bring into alignment.
 

TONYA ZEE'S MISSION
 

  • To help people and organizations move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  • Because when your mindset and direction are aligned — everything changes.

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