“Carmanah is the personification of sunshine”
Hi! I’m Carmanah and I am beyond delighted that you’re here.
A little bit about me: I’m 50% Chinese, 50% Scottish by ethnicity and 100% Canadian by nationality. I LOVE to eat - pretty much anything and everything. My favourite food of all time is ice cream. Boy can I put it away. Travelling lights up my soul more than anything. There’s something about experiencing new cultures, trying new food, meeting wonderful new people, that truly fulfils my heart. I’ve visited 60 countries, and am on a mission to see as many as possible in my lifetime.
I founded Hoi Sum Coaching & Consulting to help people discover and love themselves, so that they can live an authentic life, one where they feel truly alive. Life is short. Too often I see people existing - going through the motions, losing themselves in work, and chasing a life that is not aligned to what they actually want. Between wellbeing consulting and coaching, I am on a mission to help people feel ALIVE each and every day.
Hoi Sum (開 心) means happiness in Cantonese. Pretty fitting for my mission right? It’s also a tribute to my Chinese heritage which I identify with strongly. On top of all that, 開 心 literally means open heart. And I encourage everyone to have an open heart, and be brave in creating a life that truly lights you up. So when you look back on your life, you can feel a sense of peace and happiness looking back at what you intentionally created. You didn’t let life happen to you, but you went out and created what you wanted.
Wellbeing is the foundation of any happy and fulfilled life. This is a fact. This is my expertise. My life is now dedicated to helping people learn how to take better care of their wellbeing and mindset so they can truly make the most out of life. It is the most rewarding work I could have ever imagined: revolutionising people’s lives. Will you or your organisation be next?
What People Are Saying
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I wish I could share with everyone the transformation she provides. Help take away the fear of the investment. Because this woman literally CHANGED MY LIFE. I've never met anyone who cares so deeply for their work, and consistently goes the extra mile. It sounds cheesy, but I feel like an entirely new person. I didn't know life could be like this. I didn't realize that life didn't have to be so hard. Every aspect of my life has improved.
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— LAURA ROBINSON
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Meeting with Carmanah is like going to coffee with a friend! She is easy to open up to and very relatable. She understands that change comes from small actions and is great at breaking down long term goals into baby steps!
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— KATHRYN NOVAK
Qualifications
BA Psychology
CIPD Level 5
COSCA Certificate in Listening Skills
Have you realized that you only get one shot at life? What are you doing with it?
Company Values
Happiness: If it’s not in service of building a happy life, don’t do it.
Courage: Be brave in challenging the status quo. In chasing after what true success looks like to you.
Compassion: We’re compassionate with ourselves, and the outside world.
Ambition: Have big aspirations, dreams, and goals. Make sure it’s about more than your work.
Sustainability: The planet needs sustainability, we need sustainability. Small steps that can be repeated over time.
FREE 30 minute wellbeing strategy call
Are you ready to improve your wellbeing but you’re unsure where to start? Book in 30 minutes to create a bespoke wellbeing strategy tailored specifically for you. Best of all, it’s free!
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