At Percepta Leadership, we know that leaders – and their people – bring their whole selves to work, not just their ‘best parts.’ You face challenges daily that can make it hard to always show up as your best self. We get it.
Our purpose is to humanize leadership.
We help leaders navigate the challenges at work – and in life – that can get in their way. We offer executive coaching, psychotherapy services, leadership development, and coach training that goes deeper into how leaders think, feel, relate, lead, and live under pressure.
Driven by a desire to humanize leadership, Tanna left her executive role in the corporate world to focus on the emotional and psychological well-being of leaders. A high-energy, engaged, and experienced senior executive, Tanna now brings her 25+ year career across risk management, strategy, marketing, process management, and technology to her work as an Executive Coach.
A dual US / Canadian citizen, Tanna’s industry experience spans insurance and banking sectors, media, and nonprofits. Before founding Percepta Leadership, Tanna was a senior risk executive at a global insurer accountable for strategic, enterprise, and operational risk frameworks, oversight of corporate strategy, and global technology transformation for Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit.
As a coach, Tanna balances her drive for results with attunement to clients’ goals. Tanna is certified as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) ACC-level coach, a Board Certified Coach, Certified Executive Coach, and is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching.
Tanna holds two Master’s Degrees: MBA in Leadership (European University Business School, Geneva Switzerland, magna cum laude); Master of Arts in Humanities (York University, Toronto Canada). Tanna continues to deepen her perspective on human development and personality factors, and is currently completing rigorous training to be a psychotherapist.
Annika is a Registered Psychotherapist, legal professional, and leadership coach with a unique blend of expertise in law, psychology, and cross-cultural dynamics. Her career reflects a deep commitment to understanding human behaviour and supporting others through complex professional and personal challenges.
Annika began her professional journey in Germany, where she qualified as a lawyer after completing rigorous legal training. Her legal acumen and leadership abilities were further shaped by eight years as the European Practice Group Manager at a leading corporate law firm in Toronto, where she led a diverse team and oversaw complex cross-border matters. This experience cemented her reputation as both a strategic thinker and a skilled leader in high-stakes environments.
Motivated by a deep curiosity about intercultural experience and group dynamics, Annika relocated to Canada to broaden her understanding of cross-border legal and relational issues. Today, she is a psychodynamic psychotherapist supporting clients in developing insight, emotional resilience, and deeper self-awareness. She is a proud member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT).
As a leadership coach, Annika brings together her legal experience and psychological training to help leaders navigate the interpersonal and emotional complexities of leadership. Her work is grounded in the belief that effective leadership is not only about strategy and results, but also about cultivating self-awareness, trust, and personal growth.
Annika’s distinctive integration of legal expertise and psychological insight enables her to support clients as they work through the complexities of contemporary leadership and life.
Julie-Anne is a Registered Psychotherapist and former Professional Engineer with over 20 years of corporate experience in manufacturing, aerospace, and rail systems. She brings a thoughtful, analytical lens and a deep understanding of professional environments to her therapeutic practice.
Julie-Anne offers psychotherapy to individuals and professional pairs, offering a safe, supportive space to explore personal and professional challenges. She specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and trauma-related therapies, including support for Complex-PTSD.
She works with individuals facing anxiety, impostor syndrome, burnout, and the stress of managing competing responsibilities. In her work with professional pairs (e.g., colleagues, co-founders, business partners), he helps address interpersonal dynamics, communication issues, and conflict within a professional setting where effective collaboration is essential.
Julie-Anne’s approach is empathic and understanding, informed by her own experiences and cultural awareness, which helps her connect deeply with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her engineering background gives her unique insight into the intense pressures of high-stress workplaces and the complexities of professional relationships.
She is licensed with the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) and is a member of the Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapists (CAPT). Julie-Anne’s goal is to empower clients toward better mental health, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships, both at work and beyond.
Dr. Locke received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University in May 2021. Gabriella is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Digital Health and Wellness Professional.
She is an Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania Western University in the Psychology, Counseling, and Art Therapy Department. Gabriella also serves as the CACREP Post-Master’s Certificates Coordinator in the Counseling program. Her academic research interests include the intersection of behavioral/process addictions and trauma, and social justice and multiculturalism in the counseling field. In addition to teaching, Gabriella owns a part-time private counseling practice.
Driven by a passion to create meaningful change through innovation, Aarush Verma is an emerging leader at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. A national award recipient in Scientific Innovation and Exhibition, and recognized by the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology program at York University, Aarush brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep curiosity for solving real-world challenges through technology.
At Percepta, Aarush leads the technology front, developing innovative solutions and automations that streamline operations, simplify workflows, and address organizational challenges. He also plays an active role in expanding outreach, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing brand awareness across multiple channels, all while ensuring operational excellence and cross-team efficiency.
With over three years of experience across technology sales, marketing, software development, social media strategy, and sustainability consulting, Aarush has contributed to projects ranging from socially driven startups to enterprise-level operations. His work consistently bridges creative thinking with process optimization, driving results through innovation and collaboration.
Aarush is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at York University, where he maintains a 3.8 GPA and contributes to sustainability initiatives and university-led conferences in partnership with organizations such as Fairtrade and Toronto Ex Councillor. Certified in Python, Java, and Social Media Marketing, Aarush continues to explore how technology can be used to empower people, enhance systems, and create lasting positive impact.
