Edmonton Archives | Allan Kehler

How I Made A Living Doing What I Love

Last week I was reunited with Ray Reshke, the man responsible for starting my speaking career. At the time, I was only a few months into my recovery from a gambling addiction that damn near killed me. I attended various Gamblers Anonymous meetings in Edmonton, and...

10 Years Sober and Proud

Today marks 10 years of sobriety.  I am emotional even writing that. The reality is that nothing in my life would be possible without my sobriety. Nothing. I would not be blessed with a beautiful wife, four incredible sons, and a home not a house. From day one my...

How I First Got Paid to Speak

People often ask me how I became a motivational keynote speaker. Well, please sit back, relax and I will tell you. My most challenging addiction to recover from was not alcohol, but rather gambling. Why? Society has identified alcohol as a legitimate addiction for...

“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