Ode to Wonder elevates the ‘HUMAN’ in human resources.
We partner with leaders to design cultures of well-being where connection and belonging translate into measurable outcomes — stronger engagement, sustainable performance, innovation, and regenerative well-being.
Trusted by partners advancing workplace well-being, culture, and arts and health.
Paula Toledo (MAPP)
Why now and why it matters
We’re living in a time when many workplaces and communities feel quietly disconnected — people are busy, but not necessarily together.
The result is burnout, turnover, and a crisis of meaning that strategy decks and traditional healthcare systems can’t fix.
What we’re facing isn’t just an organizational challenge — it’s a social health challenge.
The same forces that shape our well-being outside of work, connection, belonging, creativity, and purpose, are the very determinants of how we thrive within it.
Ode to Wonder Consulting bridges that gap, designing cultures and experiences that strengthen these social determinants of health inside organizations, helping people reconnect to meaning, one another, and the work they do.
Because thriving teams aren’t just managed — they’re moved.
Our Services
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awethentIQ@work™
Designing psychologically healthy, socially connected, high-performing workplaces.
Through evidence-based consulting and leadership programs, we help organizations embed the principles of psychological health and safety, social well-being, and strengths-based culture into everyday operations.
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Art of Belonging Design™
Transforming art and culture into catalysts for connection and care.
We partner with museums, galleries, and health organizations to design and evaluate arts-in-health and social-prescribing initiatives that foster belonging, buffer loneliness, and promote collective well-being.
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WonderZone™ Programs
Immersive learning and connection experiences that awaken creativity and trust.
Our Wonder Gatherings™ , Wonder Zones™ Core Program, and awethentIQ@work™ programs guide leaders and teams through evidence-based practices that strengthen empathy, creativity, and collaborative flow.
These experiences turn insight into action, bridging well-being and performance through awe-inspired learning.
“The Science & Work Behind the Wonder”
Master of Applied Positive Psychology,
University of Pennsylvania
Advisor for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace,
Canadian Mental Health Association
Visual Thinking Strategies for Healthcare Professionals,
Harvard Medical School, Continuing Education
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training, Programs in Whole Person Care,
McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
National Judge,
Canadian Workplace Well-being Awards
Keynote Speaker,
TEDx, WE Day, Collision Conference, IPPA World Congress
TESTIMONIALS, WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Teresa Brewer, VP Corporate Communications, Roblox (former)
"Collision Conference provided a perfect stage for (Paula) to share her strength in a compelling way, and her words left a lasting impact on the audience. Not only is her story of resilience impressive, but the work she’s done to build that resilience in others is admirable. I would highly recommend Paula as a speaker and writer, a thought leader in promoting creativity and play as a way to nurture empathy, resilience and well-being."
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Andrea McLeod, Marketing Director at Carebook
“Paula demonstrated an in-depth understanding of Positive Psychology and its application in designing effective well-being programs for employees. Her insights were not only valuable but also delivered with a remarkable clarity that resonated well with our audience. Beyond her expertise, Paula was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her professionalism and dedication to delivering high-quality content were evident throughout our collaboration."
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Lindsay Callan, Conference Director University of British Columbia, Division of Continuing Professional Development Faculty of Medicine
"The workshop was a major success. Many people expressed how much they appreciated the intentions of the workshop as they had learned interesting things about themselves and their co-workers. The impact of the workshop continues to linger in a very positive way."
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Nafisah Hosein, Special Education Tech. Lester B School Board, Montreal, Quebec
"I took away so much on a personal and professional level. We’ve had professionals come in and share facts and research on things like resilience, courage, and the importance of play and connection. But Paula Toledo really embodied all those things and more."
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Stephen McNicholls, Founder/CEO SMcN Consulting
"The Wonder experience she curated was a bridge to connect employees to each other’s true authentic nature. Paula effectively nurtured a supportive environment that positively affected the team’s ability to contribute in a bold and innovative way."
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Julie Sabine, CMO Inkblot Therapy (Former)
"I had no idea what to expect, which made the evening that much more exciting. Our group was amazing and we got to know each other quickly - feeling safe and relaxed will do that! The host and founder, Paula Toledo, is a truly magical and inspiring person."
