ABOUT US
Helping people and organizations do better—and be better.
​Peggy Gizen remains at the heart of Being Human Services. A skilled facilitator and organizational trainer, Peggy continues to lead transformative learning experiences that support personal growth, team development, and meaningful change. Her work is grounded in decades of experience and a deep belief in the power of people-centered learning.
In 2025, we’re proud to revive and reimagine our Career Development work with the addition of career strategist Tessa Cowie. This renewed focus brings fresh energy to supporting individuals through change—offering one-on-one guidance, reflective tools, and a new workshop that blends Personality Dimensions with the power of AI to help people align who they are with what they do.
Being Human Services was born from a shared vision between Pamela Wagner and Peggy Gizen: to create a people-centered organization rooted in empathy, learning, and practical support. For nearly a decade, they proudly delivered Employment Training and Career Development Services to unemployed Albertans and newcomers to Canada—helping thousands build brighter, more stable futures through workshops, coaching, and skill-building opportunities. Though Pamela has since retired from her counselling and consulting roles, she remains an active shareholder and a valued part of our story.
From our historic home in Medicine Hat, Being Human Services continues to evolve—always grounded in purpose, connection, and the belief that growth begins with knowing yourself.
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MEET THE TEAM
Peggy Gizen, Assoc. Arts Dip., Rehabilitation Studies
Corporate Training Manager and Facilitator
Peggy has a strong background in designing and facilitation of programs aimed at helping individuals to find their motivation to achieve. Peggy is an in-demand facilitator and presenter who combines her skills as a Rehabilitation Practitioner with qualifications as a training facilitator for Everything Disc®, Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team®, Myers-Briggs, True Colours, Life Skills Coach, WonderTech, and many other proven assessment and skill development approaches.
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Peggy has delivered her workshops to businesses and organizations, large and small, for more than 25 years. Peggy's ability to adapt her materials to a wide range of abilities, along with her practical approach, has proven effective at motivating for the many people and organizations she has worked with through the years. An entrepreneur and business developer in her own right, Peggy’s practical and engaging approach has made her an in-demand facilitator.
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With the full range of Wiley Corporation assessments and workshops, Peggy will assist members of your team to understand themselves and each other, leading to a more productive and satisfying workplace.
Tessa Cowie, BComm, University of Alberta
Facilitator | Champion of Change | Career Strategist
Tessa Cowie is a career strategist and transformational facilitator who supports individuals through personalized one-on-one career development, including tailored resume building and personalized career coaching to help individuals confidently pursue their next opportunity. With 20 years’ experience working with diverse teams and nearly a decade teaching in corporate and post-secondary settings, she blends strategy with heart to help others navigate change and create meaningful career paths.
At South Country Co-op, Tessa designed and led impactful training programs and change initiatives, developing tools still used by leadership today. She understands how people learn best and creates spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and motivated to grow.
Now with Being Human Services, Tessa leads the innovative workshop “Pathways & Personality Dimensions: Map Your Career with AI,” combining personality insights with AI to help participants align strengths and goals for career success.
Having reinvented her own career multiple times, Tessa knows how challenging change can be — and how empowering it is when you have the right tools and support. Her mission is to help others reflect, explore, and act with confidence to build careers that truly fit who they are.
Pamela Wagner, BA, M.Ed., RSW, CPHR (Retired)
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Pamela has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology and a Master of Education with a Specialization in Rehabilitation Services. Now retired, she was a Registered Social Worker, and Chartered Professional in Human Resources. Her 30 years of progressive management experience in a large not-for-profit organization gave her advanced skills in program design, monitoring, evaluation, and financial administration. She is a Wiley Corporation trained facilitator in Everything Disc® and Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team®. She has served as Chair of the Crisis Assistance Network, the Medicine Hat College Social Work Advisory Committee, was a member of the City of Medicine Hat Municipal Planning Commission and was a Board Member of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work as well as the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. With extensive training and experience in assessment, counselling and Human Resources management, Pam spent many years as a facilitator and consultant to large and small businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Pam is enjoying her retirement with her husband and family and enjoys playing the piano, local musical theatre, and pottery.