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With the NBA season ready to kick into gear, I thought that I would post a quote from one of the sport’s most successful coaches. It’s no surprise that Phil Jackson delivered the above quote on teamwork. By ensuring a culture of engagement, Phil found regular and repeated success as a player, coach and executive. … Continued
Insights from a concentration camp If you haven’t read Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search For Meaning”, you should. Frankl, a trained psychiatrist, writes about the psychology of imprisonment in a Nazi death camp during the second world war. He describes how he found beauty in the most horrid of circumstances. The most memorable part of … Continued
What’s your relationship to Stress? Hans Selye was the man who coined the term “stress”. Most languages have now accepted his concept of stress into the lexicon of most languages. Selye was born in Vienna and raised in Komarno, Slovakia which at that time belonged to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. He later conducted most of his … Continued
We’ve all heard the statistic. “It takes 30 days to form a new habit”. Yet most of us drop our new habit between days 3 to 8. Why? And what’s the solution? I recently shared Leadership strategies at the Canadian Consulate General in Seattle and spoke with an old friend who attended the event. She … Continued
Adam joined CBC Sports this summer to report on Toronto’s International Pan-American and Parapan Am Games. Over 7000 athletes from 41 countries participated, competing in 51 sports. Adam took viewers behind the scenes at the Games and shared a breadth of insightful discussions on topics such as Sport and Race, Anti doping Control, Secrets of Mental Performance … Continued
Adam had the opportunity to support Power To Be last week at their annual Golf Charity Classic event. An exceptional organization, Power to Be inspires youth and families in need of support to discover their limitless abilities through Adventure Therapy and nature-based programs. $261,000. was raised at the event to support the more than 400 Power … Continued
I’m proud to represent the Men’s Health Foundation and their Don’t Change Much campaign, an efforts to motivate men to live healthier lives. I can vouch for the great advice available on their campaign site and recommend that you take a look and apply some tips to your daily life. June is Men’s Health Month. What … Continued
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You can track and follow Adam’s boat across the Atlantic ocean live at the following link: Current Location, OAR Northwest vessel
After 3 & 1/2 years in planning, Adam and his crew launched from Dakar, Senegal this morning en route to Miami, FL. Their journey will take them 6776 km, unsupported, to become the first row boat to row from Africa to mainland North America. Today’s Globe and Mail covered their pre launch activities here. Stay … Continued
“This was my favorite presentation in the 16 years I’ve been with Pfizer. Good choice!! Thank you for arranging the presentation by Adam. It really touched home for me. I‘ve had a very challenging year personally and his presentation had a huge impact on me. It’s amazing how something or someone can connect so strongly with me and my tough times. Again, thank you.”
– Sales Professional and Virtual Keynote Attendee
Pfizer Inc.
“There is no shortage of speakers available for business coaching. What sets Adam apart is his genuine, down-to-earth interest in the success of not only corporate goals but personal ones as well. Adam has provided us with the tools to take large, multi-year goals and then work backwards to make the changes in our everyday lives in order to achieve them. I would not hesitate to recommend Adam to anyone or group who is looking at understanding what success looks like on their terms and what’s required to achieve it.”
– Financial Advisor
Nicola Wealth Management
