Kimberley Wakefield

Kimberley Wakefield is an Associate Lecturer on the part-time MSc Applied Positive Psychology program at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU). She also operates a private positive psychology coaching practice in Toronto, Canada, focusing on helping individuals achieve resilient and fulfilling lives through evidence-based methods.

Education: BA in Sociology and Political Science from McGill University; MBA in Marketing and International Business from Dalhousie University; MSc in Applied Positive Psychology from BNU.

Research Interests: Specializes in applying positive psychology principles in professional and personal development contexts, with emphasis on organizational resilience, well-being strategies, and coaching methodologies. Active member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA), serving as Board member and former Chair of Marketing & Communications at their conference.

Professional Experience: Held senior roles in corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors; currently contributes to BNU’s academic programs while maintaining private practice.