detailed BIO

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50-word bio

Jill Martin is an award-winning Midlife Feminine Mentor & founder of Ascendi Energetics who guides women 35+ to live fully expressed and aligned with their true selves. With 15 years in behavior change, she holds an MSc in behavioral medicine, certifications in energetics, ontological coaching, and feminine embodiment.

100-word bio

Jill Martin is an award-winning Midlife Feminine Mentor and Founder of Ascendi Energetics, who guides women in midlife to live fully expressed and aligned with their true selves. With over 15 years in behavior change, Jill brings warmth and candor in mentoring women to embody and voice their feminine truth to unlock purpose, love, and ease. She holds an MSc in behavioral medicine and certifications in energetics, ontological coaching, and feminine embodiment. Her expertise in brand, leadership, and organizational change enriches her mentorship. Married to a serial entrepreneur & stepmom to two, Jill also appreciates the intersections of relationships with family business.

  • "Jill is beyond intelligent & gifted & has so much to offer"

    Dr. Megan Cannon, PsyD, Psychologist

  • "Jill has a gift for inspiring you to step into your power, embrace your body"

    Danielle Rose - Sex, Love & Embodiment Coach

  • “Jill is amazing & a bright aura. Our session was amazing"

    Erin LaGrassa, Founder, Embody Movement & PHX Surf

  • “Talk about magical! I highly recommend working with Jill "

    Erin May-Latawiec, Executive Coach & Business Strategist

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CREDENTIALS & select training

  • Newfield Certified Ontological Coach (NCC), Newfield Network & University of Calgary

    Associate Certified Coach (ACC, did not renew), International Coach Federation

    Certified Advanced Group Coaching, Potentials Realized

    Advanced coach training: neuroscience, somatic interventions, emotions, leadership, innovation, burnout

    AlchemE Mentor®, Donny Epstein, Epienergetics

  • Quantum energetics: AlchemE Mentor®, Donny Epstein, Epienergetics

    Hypnotic regression: Certified Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) #2391. Past Life Regression Certification, Mira Kelley

    Energy healing: MCKS Pranic Healing® Levels I-III, Higher Oneness, Pranic Feng Shui, Kriyashakti, Master Stephen Co, Institute for Inner Studies

    Intuition: Certified Advanced Psychic Development, Echo Bodine & Viva Institute

    Astrology: Certified Hellenistic Astrology, Chris Brennan, The Astrology School

  • Feminine embodiment & movement: S Factor Licensed Teacher - Advanced, SK Movement

    Feminine eros & relationships: Miss Jaiya & Ian, Alison Armstrong, Tony & Sage Robbins, Ian Kerner, The Gottmans, Carista Luminare, Gillian Pothier, Om Rupani, among others

  • Instructor: Introduction to Mind Sciences, Health & Exercise Psychology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary

    MSc in kinesiology, specializing in health & exercise psychology & behavioural medicine, University of Calgary

    BSc in exercise science, University of Lethbridge

  • Emerging Leaders, University of Calgary (negotiation, facilitation, performance, etc.)

    Foundations for Personal Leadership, Newfield Network, University of Calgary

    Certified in Advanced Group Coaching, Potentials Realized

    Leadership Academy, Tony Robbins

  • Business: Groundswell™ Certified Brand Strategiest, Business Mastery I & II, Tony Robbins, extensive training with countless others

    Implementation Science: Knowledge into Action, University of Oxford. Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe, University of Sheffield

select PUBLICATIONS

  • Nowell L, Norris JM, et al. A literature review of mentorship programs in academic nursing. J Prof Nurs. 2017;33(5):334-344.doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2017.02.007

    Nowell L, Norris JM, et al. Mixed methods systematic review exploring mentorship outcomes in nursing academia. J Adv Nurs. 2017;73(3):527-44. doi: 10.1111/jan.13152

  • Smith-MacDonald L, Norris JM, et al. Spirituality and mental wellbeing in combat veterans: A systematic review. Mil Med. 2017. 182(11):e1920-e1940. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-17-00099.

    Sinclair S, Norris JM, et al. Compassion: a scoping review of the healthcare literature. BMC Palliat Care. 2016;15:6. doi: 10.1186/s12904-016-0080-0

  • Norris JM, et al. Families of young pediatric cancer survivors: A cross-sectional survey examining physical activity behavior and health-related quality of life. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2010;27(4):196-208. doi: 10.1177/1043454209358411

    Culos-Reed SN, Norris JM, et al. Building sustainable community programming for cancer survivors: Research results from a class-based yoga program and future work with a yoga program DVD. Int J Yoga Therap. 2009;19(S1):S37.

    Culos-Reed SN, Norris JM, et al. Yoga and quality of life in cancer survivors: room for alternative physical activity. J Sport Exerc Psychol. 2008;30(S1):S162.

    Norris JM, et al. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behaviour for understanding yoga participation in cancer survivors. J Sport Exerc Psychol. 2007;29(S1):S194.

  • White DE, Norris JM, et al. Strategic Clinical Network teams improve effectiveness, team and leadership processes and inputs: Theory-based longitudinal survey. Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.). 2022 Jul;25(2):54-62.

    White DE, Norris JM, et al. Barriers and facilitators of Canadian quality and safety teams: A mixed methods study exploring the views of healthcare leaders. J Healthc Leadersh. 2016.2016(8):127-137.

    White DE, Jackson K, Norris JM. Leadership - a central ingredient for a successful quality agenda: A qualitative study of Canadian leaders’ perspectives. Healthc Q. 2013;16(1):62-67.

    White DE, et al. What is the value and impact of quality and safety teams? A scoping review. Implement Sci. 2011;6:97.

  • White DE, et al. A case study of engagement within Strategic Clinical Networks: An unexplored, yet vital ingredient for success. J Hosp Healthc Adm. 2019;4:119.

    Norris JM, et al. How do stakeholders define engagement in healthcare organizations? A qualitative study. Impl Sci. 2017. 12(1):98.

    Nowell L, Norris JM, et a. Thematic analysis: Striving to meet the trustworthiness criteria. Int J Qual Method. 2017.
    *Most accessed article for IJQM with >1 million views & downloads

    Jackson K, et al. Optimizing nursing role enactment: redesigning care processes and structures. J Healthc Leadersh. 2014;6:1-14. doi: 10.2147/JHL.S53603

    White DE, et al. The examination of nursing work through a role accountability framework. J Nurs Manag. 2015;23(5)604-612. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12186

    White DE, et al. What is the value and impact of quality and safety teams? A scoping review. Implement Sci. 2011;6:97. doi: 10.1186/1748-5908-6-97

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    Carr ECJ, Norris JM, et al. A scoping review of the health and social benefits of dog ownership for people who have chronic pain. Anthrozoös.2019;33(2):207-24.