Roberta E Sawatzky is a leadership coach, part-time business professor, and lifelong traveler who writes with heart about navigating life’s changes and transitions. She’s the author of What if…? Finding New Adventures Through Life’s Obstacles and her latest book, Between Here and Where: Embracing Life’s Changes and Transitions. Her passion for people, stories, and culture comes from growing up in Northern Ireland, immigrating to Canada, and traveling widely — experiences that shaped her deep interest in how we grow through change.

Whether she’s coaching professionals, sharing reflections in her books, or sipping espresso at a local café, Roberta brings curiosity, warmth, and a deep respect for the human journey. She lives in Kelowna, BC with her husband, where they enjoy biking, books, walks, and exploring the Okanagan’s wineries. She’s endlessly proud of her two children, their partners, and eight delightful grandchildren who keep life full of love and adventure.