Ryan is on the right path. Exactly where he is meant to be. How did he get here? Yes, there were a few bumps and scrapes, but it lead to a journey that he was meant to follow to help him recover and to help others. Ryan Golt is the ideal example of embracing what […]
Introducing the caring coach – Debra Basch (@coach_debra_Basch), who wears her heart on her sleeve, yet has been known to push her clients until they cry. And yes, this is a good thing. But before I begin, why do people hire a coach? In most cases, it’s because you want to reach a goal but […]
Introducing grateful and grounded Richard Carmichael who named his food company just as he is. Grounded. Grounded Pantry (@groundedpantry) offers a variety of whole grain goodness for anyone who enjoys delicious, locally grown, organic food, such as soups, bread, pasta, and other seasonal items. And rightfully so, Richard’s work ethic is all about adaptability, resilience, […]
I am most excited to introduce you to my sister Carrie (@carrieneissart) who I believe is an authentic artist. Call me biased, if you must, but there are a handful of reasons why I call my sister an authentic artist. Of course, her work is breathtaking. Take a look at question 3 and see for […]
It is my great honour to introduce you to my friend Lisa Borden. I’m sure that most of you who are reading this blog are quite familiar with this beautiful human and the work that she executes with Borden Communications. (@bordencommunications) The fact is, for over 15 years, Lisa has been a strong and positive […]
Welcome to Brian’s wonderful world, where the kind of stuff that we put on our bodies and hair matters. First and foremost, would you believe that Brian Phillips (@brianatworld) graduated from not only the same university as I did but also the same program? Although we graduated several years from each other, I find this […]
Recently, I received some awesome advice from a writer, and it couldn’t have arrived at a better time, as I am in the middle of the “editing trenches” for my third book. As usual, every so often, I reach out to the mentors from the book Get Up. I want to learn more about what […]
It’s finally time to unpack the most colourful advice in Get Up. I have been waiting a long time to unpack this baby, and wouldn’t you know, this advice is from no other, than my husband, Dr. Gordon Arbess. “Colourful”, because it’s direct. To the point. Provocative. It hits home. However, the reason why I […]
I’m a huge fan of physiotherapy – and my goodness – for such a great reason! Picture the scene. The alarm clock goes off. My eyes open and dart around. I want to reach over to my nightstand and turn it off, but I am unable to. Why? A few days prior, I began to […]
Introducing Brain-Based Executive Coach, Yashar Khosroshahi (@yasharthinks). For some time now, I have been interviewing mentors from the book Get Up who have answered the question: What would I tell my teenage self?” Why am I interviewing them? I want everyone who has picked up the book Get Up to know more about where these […]