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How Michael Landsberg’s Single Act Saved One Man from Suicide

  I think that we often underestimate the impact we can have on the people around us. Clearly mental illness effects both men and women. However, men are less likely to seek help. This was one of the motivating factors for me to begin the process of writing a...

Addressing Suicide in the Workplace

Before speaking for a company, I always ask whether there have been any recent tragedies that have impacted the workplace. A few days before delivering a keynote I was informed that one of the company leaders, Fred, had just lost his niece to suicide. Sadly, hearing...

Make 2019 YOUR Year

I find it fascinating that countless people mark January 1st as the day for new beginnings. But, let’s think about that for one second. Can’t any day serve as the opportunity for new beginnings? I understand that January 1st can act as the catalyst for...

It’s Not Always Racism

A man recently shared a very intriguing story about his first few days as an immigrant in Canada. Naturally, he was told that he needed to experience Tim Hortons Coffee. (What is more Canadian than that?) As he stood in line he watched a Caucasian woman behind the...

Fundraiser for Men’s Camping Trip

My friend, Tommy Laplante, identified a need in the community, and created a program to match that need. Tommy understands the value of land-based healing, and will be taking men camping and fishing. This initiative is taking place through the Saskatoon Indian &...

“What’s stronger than a broken man who has the courage to rebuild himself? It’s time to redefine what it means to be strong.”

- Allan Kehler