“The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s always doing both.” 

– James A. Michener

Tanya is a creative spirit wielding artistry in all aspects of her life & career. A barrister, solicitor and notary by trade, Tanya took an existential leap in 2022 by turning her personal passion for life & love into a new profession as a Coach & Thinking Partner. She continues to offer select legal services to the community of Whistler as well as her coaching as a Thinking Partner for both personal and business matters.

After attaining a bachelor degree in Environmental Science and Business from the University of Waterloo in 2006, and then moving to the UK for a year; she returned to Canada to graduate with a law degree at the University of Ottawa in 2010. She is called to the bars of both Ontario and British Columbia. She has lived, studied and worked around the world, including Scotland, London (UK), Germany, Austria, Spain and, of course, across her beloved home country of Canada. Born in New Brunswick, bred in Ontario and now living in British Columbia – she’s passionate about her roots, proud to be first generation Canadian and dedicated to serving her community.

After articling with Zayouna Law Firm in Mississauga, Ontario, Tanya was called to the Ontario Bar and hired to work with one of Canada’s fastest growing technology companies*, PointClickCare, a cloud-based medical record software company. As Legal Counsel, she was responsible for drafting and negotiating sales and commercial contracts; creating standardized administrative procedures for the company’s repeated and stand-alone business transactions; ensuring corporate due diligence, health and privacy compliance in the US and Canada; as well as addressing employment, litigation, anti-trust and intellectual property matters on an ad hoc basis.

Tanya was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in November 2016 and shortly after established Kong Law in Whistler, British Columbia. Today her solicitor practice includes Corporate, Commercial, Wills and Estates and some Real Estate law.

Throughout her life, Tanya has remained cognizant of the social, economic and environmental tenets of her local and global communities. She has held full time positions with Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN), a.k.a. the CANARIE Network, the Mayor of London (UK) Environment Team, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Omron Dueltec Automotive Electronics Environmental Compliance Team, Ontario Clean Water Agency and Rogers Communications Inc. She has volunteered her time as a Board Director for Whistler’s environmental NGO, AWARE, and Chair of the Board for Zero Ceiling Canada.

As the start of 2022, Tanya started working with her own life coach based out of Brooklyn, NY and near immediately fell in love with the deeply intimate & holistic profession. The conversations created with her coach were transformational and she’s been on the path of creating her own coaching practice since. Today, Tanya’s coaching sessions are described as transformational and deeply impactful, with lasting effects on personal growth, self-awareness, and relationships. Her clients highlight her ability to:

• Facilitate profound shifts in mindset, helping them move from frantic energy to presence, self-connection, and intuition.
• Create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel deeply seen, understood, and supported.
• Guide clients gently yet effectively, helping them uncover blind spots, dissolve old patterns, and embrace lasting change.
• Share wisdom and insight with authenticity, warmth, and a high level of integrity.

Her clients praise her for being a brilliant, perceptive, and inspiring thought-provoker with a rare balance of intelligence and a deeply empathetic heart. Tanya’s presence is described as soft, inviting, and safe, making her an exceptional guide for life, business, and spiritual matters.

The testimonials emphasize Tanya’s lasting impact, her ability to help clients trust their intentions, overcome fears, and contribute meaningfully to the world. Her work is celebrated as priceless, profoundly healing, and life-changing.

Outside law and coaching, Tanya is a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor and dedicates her spare time to fine art and travel photography, singing and playing piano and guitar, learning about the science of the body and brain, reading inspiring books of all subjects, and a mildly obsessive fascination with (painting) the MOON.

*Deloitte FAST 50