Our Philosophy
Our professional development training isn't just about learning personality styles ...
It's about using personality styles as the tool to develop all of the other people skills needed for success!
Our Commitment to Our Clients
You know your business!
We know people.
Together, we create
lasting solutions for
the staff in your
organization.
Let us transform your workplace by helping staff develop their soft skills toolbox and by coaching leaders on how best to manage their people.
Through our interactive and engaging programs your teams will learn to work collaboratively and cohesively, together.
Company Stats
ESTABLISHED
2004
TEAMS TRAINED
155+
TOOL BELTS DEVELOPED
3800
Our History
"The Dynamic Duo" made up of Barb and her late-husband Bill, started The Centre for Applied Human Dynamics Training in 2004.
Believing that joy should follow people both personally and professionally, they dedicated themselves to helping people improve their relationships, at work and at home.
Our Team
Today, Katie and Andrea
lead the Human Dynamics Training team. Continuing the family legacy, they employ the same teaching methods and enthusiasm for
personality-based training that the company was built upon.
Check out the full
team roster below!
Our Why
We believe that when people better understand themselves and others, they greatly improve their ability to show up authentically and manage the roadblocks keeping them from success!
Our How
As a boutique
training company, we transform workplaces through our interactive & engaging programs. Teams learn to work collaboratively and cohesively, together... all while having fun doing it!
Up-to-date skills and extensive expertise; we pride ourselves on being life-long learners!
Inclusive language; we respect pronouns and share stories from diverse perspectives.
Delivery of training that is engaging, making it enjoyable to learn.
What You Can Expect From Our Facilitators
The Full Team Roster
andrea johnston
As a Certified Human Behaviour Specialist, Andrea delivers material that is relevant while also being easy to apply. Audiences enjoy her lighthearted approach to the serious issues within the workplace, allowing them to look at - and gently expand - their own perspectives, as they learn to better understand their natural tendencies and those of the folks around them.
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With a background in health & fitness, Andrea has always enjoyed coaching others with the goal of challenging people to think in new ways. Moving from the gym to the corporate setting, the lessons are different but the outcome is the same: the opportunity to help others achieve personal and professional growth!
As a busy wife, mother and entrepreneur, Andrea relates to the need for balance between work, home & health. She truly believes we can achieve the most out of life by continually developing ourselves in order to improve our relationships with those around us! When she’s not presenting, mothering or partnering, her vices include hot yoga, Netflix, chocolate & her Kindle. And "Yes"... you should always eat the cake!
katie pergau
As Executive Director of the Barrie Music Festival Association for 9 years, and current Vice President of the Ontario Music Festival Association, Katie has dedicated countless hours to working with volunteers, Not for Profit organizations and their boards of directors.
Having mentored with Dr. Robert Rohm of Personality Insights in North Carolina, Katie has spent the past 20 years implementing her knowledge of “what makes people tick” in both her personal and professional life. This life experience makes her perfectly suited to offer insight and knowledge about many different aspects of human dynamics through anecdotes and relatable examples.
Katie describes herself as a compassionate listener and high energy presenter who is able to see the big picture and help others navigate a smooth path to their self-described finish line. She is continually pushing herself to grow and learn to better understand the many aspects of human interaction.
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When she’s not presenting, performing music, or volunteering, Katie can be found hanging out with her 2 kids and husband, enjoying playing board games, drinking tea, and planning the next family adventure!
Chris johnston
Hard hitting - factual - fun ... don't let that serious look fool you; Chris is a deep thinker who also likes to keep his presentations packed full of humour!
​If this sounds like an oxymoron, then it’s time you experience one of Chris’ thought-provoking sessions that will allow you to expand your ideas of what your workplace culture could be! As a big picture thinker, Chris’ delivers new and visionary information in a fearless manner that keeps his audiences both engaged and entertained.
Discover what the future will bring to your organization with workshop & keynote presentations on industry trends, paradigm shifts, workplace culture and disruptive technologies -- all of which have the potential to significantly influence the future of your organization.
For once, isn’t it time to get ahead of curve by understanding where the future trends are taking you & your team? Chris delivers the tangible information you need to make that happen.
barb johnston
Barb delivers the real truths of life with compassion and understanding. This allows her audiences to listen, learn, grow and ultimately change their own lives for the better.
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As a certified Human Behaviour Specialist and Master Trainer, Barb understands that personalities are as different as they are dynamic. Whether it is a workshop setting or conference keynote, she delivers her message with high energy, a sense of fun and detailed information that appeals to everyone’s style of learning.
Barb’s vision is to inspire people to rediscover the “joy of life” by improving their thoughts, upgrading their attitudes and seizing the opportunity to make the best of any situation. No matter the topic of choice – communication, change, teamwork, emotional intelligence or stress reduction -- Barb inspires people to make their lives count!
