Dr. Brooke Lyons

Professional Focus

• 20 years’ experience in industrial/organizational psychological support to private, government, public sector, and non-profit organizations
• Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• In-depth expertise in leadership assessment, development, and coaching, and team development
• Experience supporting an array of organisations: government bodies, municipalities, emergency services, health organizations, school districts, unions, non-profits, and academic institutions
• Broad industry expertise spanning manufacturing, banking and finance, energy, oil and gas, transportation, construction, and legal services
• Expert facilitator and trainer with a record of over 150 workshops and organizational development interventions for organizations across Canada
• Integrates psychometric assessments to deliver tailored coaching insights

Business Expertise

• Founder and President of BL Associates Corporate Psychologists; provided industrial/organizational psychology services to organizations and individuals, including psychometric assessments for specialist and leadership roles, and leadership and organizational development
• Manager, a nationwide EFAP company; provided industrial/organizational psychology consulting to workplaces; managed a national team responsible for delivering organizational and workplace development services
• Field Psychologist/IO Psychologist in the New Zealand Army; responsible for recruitment, selection, and succession of candidates for officer or high-risk military positions; previously held the role of Psychological Research Officer

Sector Expertise

• Manufacturing
• Financial Services
• Banking
• Energy
• Oil And Gas
• Transportation
• Construction
• Legal Services
• Law Enforcement
• Fire Rescue Services
• Higher Education

Education & Certifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from California Southern University
• Master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Massey University, New Zealand
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Massey University
• Registered Psychologist, the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• Workplace Conflict Resolution/Third Party Mediation Certificate (200 hours), Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), continuously active

Affiliations & Awards

• BC College of Psychologists (2015-present)
• BC Psychological Association (2015-present)
• Canadian Psychological Association (2013-2014)
• Society of Canadian Industrial/Organizational Psychologists (2013-present)
• New Zealand Psychologists’ Society (2006-present)