#47 Yahya Bakkar: How to live your authentic life
Yahya is a speaker and confidence coach. His mission is to remind people of their value. We talk about entrepreneurship and about creating a lifestyle that works for you. Yahya shares how he discovered how he found his path to utilize his unique value to build the life that he wanted. How do you know […]
#46 Diane Ross: Simple Strategies for Difficult Conversations
Diane Ross is an expert in difficult conversations and shares her strategies with us. As a ‘recovering lawyer’ she moved into the realm of communications and having the difficult conversations. She realized that what worked in the courtroom was not working in her personal relationships. We talk about why people avoid having difficult conversations and […]
My Favourite TED talks of all time
During the winter of 2012/2013 I spent a ridiculous amount of time in my basement either on the treadmill or on the bike trainer as I trained for triathlon that year. In preparation for the winter hours of indoor running and cycling I set up a 50″ SmartTV with a TED app on it directly […]
9 Keys to Fostering Trust in any Relationship
The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships. This is a fact. This being the case, are you making your relationships a priority? How do you focus on, and build the quality of the relationships in your life? There are many factors that go into building strong relationships but there is one […]
#45 Bob Molle: Grey Cup ring and Olympic Medal Bob gets comfortable being uncomfortable
Bob is the only individual who has both a CFL Grey Cup ring and an Olympic medal. This is a man that is no stranger to hard work. Bob has found a way to harness his stellar successes, Eastern philosophies and life experiences into programs that inspire everyone to enjoy his level of exceptional triumph. […]
#44 Tania Spilchen: Making a difference in poverty relief
Tania Spilchen is a computer scientist turned philanthropist. She is the founder of One International. One! International Poverty Relief (One! International) is a registered Canadian charity; a non-government, non-profit, non-sectarian organization working in India. One International strives to assist children, youth and families to achieve their potential and become responsible members of society. Basic education for […]
Why Goal Setting Still Sucks!
As we turn the corner on 2017 I reflect on an article I wrote a few years ago around goal setting.I find it interesting that so many of us seem so eager to throw away the year that has elapsed. I have heard many people say something to the effect of “I can’t wait for […]
#43 John David Mann: Tips, Tricks and Tactics From a New York Times Best Seller
JOHN DAVID MANN is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times bestseller The Red Circle and the international bestseller The Go-Giver. “I have a passion for great writing. The exquisite beauty of a powerful idea expressed in words, whether through a single sentence or a seven-hundred-page novel, is something that has stirred […]
#42 Brandon Webb: Navy Seal – From Sailor to Sniper
Brandon Tyler Webb (born June 12,1974) is a former United States Navy SEAL and SEAL Sniper Head Instructor, with one combat deployment to Afghanistan and one to Iraq. He served as the Navy SEAL Sniper Course Manager, where he developed new curricula and trained snipers, including Chris Kyle. He is the editor in chief of SOFREP[1], Founder and CEO of Crate […]
I Called Her A Whore And I Was Shocked At What It Felt Like!
**NOTE: I wrote this immediately after completing this project but was not able to publish it until the exhibit was public.** Today I cat called a woman. I called her all manner of names. I called her a bitch. I called her a whore. I said vile, rude, disgusting things directed toward another human being. […]
#41 Steven Csorba: Fragile Resilience – The artist who has found himself is lost
This dude is one of my favorite human beings on the planet. You will be inspired by his passion, energy and creativity. Steven is an artistic genius, fitness freak, cancer survivor and philanthropist. A self professed “Strange beast” and “the worlds poorest philanthropist”. I am thrilled to call Steven a friend and love to run […]
The Most Epic Mortgage Conference Ever!
You know it has been a good conference when you get to wrap it up with a meet and greet with the former Prime Minister of Canada! This was destined to be an epic conference from the outset. I mean when you are working with a venue that some call the eighth wonder of the […]
#40 Graham Sherman: You can’t bullshit your why
Co-Owner, Tool Shed Brewing Company Graham Sherman is a self-professed “high level geek” who has used his love of technology to help him master the craft of brewing artisan beer. Together with his partner, Graham launched the Tool Shed Brewery four years ago, and has never looked back. Prior to starting Tool Shed, Graham and […]
Would you have coffee with a stranger?
All of my best friends were strangers once. Today I received an email newsletter from my friend Drew Dudley. Drew is a leadership expert and always has great insights to share. He talked about the need to “Be gutsy” and encouraged his readers to ask the question “What did I try today that might not […]
11 Tech Tools That Don’t Suck!
When it comes to technology the question often becomes how much is too much? When does technology stop making you more efficient and start becoming a time suck? How do I find technology that works for me and doesn’t entirely suck the life out of me? If you are anything like me and easily distracted […]