Last week, while speaking to a group of healthcare professionals working towards a goal unimaginable a decade ago, that of a HIV/ AIDS Free Generation, a woman in the audience asked how we could work towards removing the stigma surrounding HIV/ AIDS.
Read MoreWith Halloween upon us, I thought you might appreciate this funny story from the archives of “weird stuff that happens when you have no legs…”
Read MoreIt never ceases to amaze me how deep the rabbit hole goes when it comes to perception. To how, what and why we see what we see…
Read MoreImagine for a moment that you’re skipping through a mountain meadow; the sun shining on your beaming face; a gentle breeze blows on your cheeks so that you are not too hot; not too cold. Birds are chirping…
Read MoreI spent a few days in Toronto recently, and while I loved the energy of being in a big city, something interesting happened when I took a shortcut through a tiny park beside St James’ Church.
Every now and then, the stars align in a way that make things clearer for me that they were before. When that happens, I like to share.
Read MoreIf you fly as much as I do I’m sure you’ll be with me on this. From the time I leave for the airport, I just want to get the show on the road. Once I’m on the plane, I don’t want to hear about the hockey. I don’t want to overhear the last minute calls making sure the goldfish gets fed.
Read MoreWith Christmas bearing down on us like a train, I wanted to share a great book with you that you might want to consider gifting to a friend. Actually, do yourself a favour and gift it to yourself first…
Read MoreEverywhere I’ve turned over the past few weeks I run into an article, book or blog about Simplicity. Is it just me, or has that been your experience also?
Read MoreThis has been way too long in coming, but for everyone that’s asked over the years, I’m psyched to announce that “A Test of Will” is now available in audio format from audible.com
Read MorePeople often ask me who my heroes are, expecting I think my response to include perhaps a famous mountaineer, a sporting legend; or some other historical figure. I see the look of recognition in their eyes; the “aha, I get it” as I list them out:
Read MoreTwelve years ago, a co-worker tried to talk me out of climbing a mountain…
Read MorePeople often presume that, because of the nature of what I do (you know, being a professional speaker, telling people what to do etc), that I must have it all figured out.
Read MoreTrust me; you could be badder.
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