Toronto, ON - Pam Albert, founder of Catalyst for Positive Change, offers an empowering approach to cancer recovery by guiding patients through emotional and physical turbulence by arming them with community support, innovative strategies, and a positive outlook. With over 40 years of experience as a coach, therapist, and community builder, Pam Albert is redefining the way cancer patients and survivors navigate their diagnoses, offering a light during often daunting times.

Empowering Cancer Warriors to Embrace All Options

Pam Albert understands firsthand the harrowing path of cancer, having received the diagnosis of stage four ovarian cancer. Yet, four years later, she stands stronger than ever, defying odds as a healthy, thriving athlete. Her journey was not merely one of survival but of success and growth, driven by empowerment and community.

“Most people don’t understand that they have options when navigating their journeys,” Pam shares. “The key is addressing the loneliness and realizing there is a community ready to support you, and that yes, you can be in control of your experience.”

Catalyst for Positive Change focuses on supporting clients on how to mange their healthcare experience. By providing cancer patients with a comprehensive view of available care options—from integrative medicine and meditation to nutritional support and emotional wellness—Pam ensures her clients make informed decisions that contribute to their physical and emotional health.

Creating a Tailored Support Network

Pam’s coaching underscores the importance of building a personalized support network, something she refers to as creating “pillars of strength” to uphold her clients throughout their battles. For Pam, this involved assembling a team that included an integrative medicine doctor, nutritionists, and a support system willing to do research and provide inspiration. This approach not only facilitated her recovery but fueled her passion for supporting others along their own paths to wellness.

“I started my journey with a very medical model approach because that’s what is typically offered in Canada. But by incorporating integrative practices, my experience became empowering. The secret is to change your perspective and focusing on the possible, not the probable,” says Pam.

Shift Your Focus, Change Your Experience

Pam’s coaching philosophy centers around shifting the dialogue from fear to opportunity. By encouraging playfulness and positivity, she helps her clients visualize a future beyond illness, infusing joy into each day. Her unique methods include using expressive arts, maintaining physical activity, engaging in meditation, and encouraging clients to find and center themselves amidst chaos.

“Imagine feeling in control of a negative healthcare situation. Though you can’t change your diagnosis, you can be empowered by the way in which you approach difficult moments,” she explains.

By setting realistic goals and exploring varied therapeutic outlets, such as dance therapy and integrative healing, Pam provides clear, actionable plans that focus on mental and physical fortitude. Her own vibrant journey is evidence of her effectiveness.

Reaching Out Through Personal Experience

Beyond professional experience, Pam’s personal triumph over cancer deeply resonates with her clients. Her decision not to wear a wig, opting instead for bright silk scarves, symbolizes a defiant celebration of life and resilience. Her personal choice sparked a global gift exchange, with people all over the world sending scarves that filled her journey with stories of hope.

Clients are encouraged to embrace their post-cancer life not with fear for the future, but with excitement for new possibilities. Through Catalyst for Positive Change, Pam offers her clients a renewed outlook, filled with potential avenues for joy by offering support, guidance, and a plan from diagnosis through recovery and beyond.

About Catalyst for Positive Change

Founded by Pam Albert, Catalyst for Positive Change is a dedicated coaching service designed to support cancer patients and survivors. By providing individualized coaching that focuses on community building, emotional support, and integrative wellness practices, Pam empowers her clients to transition from a place of fear and uncertainty to one of strength and opportunity.



Pam Albert holds a master’s degree in dance therapy, is certified by the International Gestalt Study Institute as well as the International Coaching Association, and has an extensive background in traditional psychotherapy and expressive therapies. Her mission is to help individuals find strength, positivity, and community throughout their cancer journey.

For more information about Pam Albert or Catalyst for Positive Change, please visit www.cancercatalyst.com