you can be
We all need something to believe in - why not ourselves?
you can be
We all need something to believe in - why not ourselves?
Personal greatness is exactly that - personal
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Life is perspective. It either happens to you. Or for you.
Your choice.
I want to work with you to create your uniqueness, your path and your gift to the world.
Each of us needs to be a warrior and a wolf in our mind and our hearts, so that we have the conviction, the motivation and the drive to be the best of who we can be - exceptional and unique.
The warrior is a relentless hunter of personal mastery. Dedicated to the process, the incremental victories won or lost on a daily basis. The courage to step out of our comfort zones, so that we are continually growing, stretching and being the best of who we are in that moment.
The wolf is our connection to nature. The wonder and the power of something that is bigger, fundamental to our existence, and integral to our soul and our unique calling. We are all individuals in life, though it is with the pack, our tribe and our people, that we truly create greatness, for one another, our communities and our planet.
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Life is perspective. It either happens to you. Or for you.
Your choice.
I want to work with you to create your uniqueness, your path and your gift to the world.
Each of us needs to be a warrior and a wolf in our mind and our hearts, so that we have the conviction, the motivation and the drive to be the best of who we can be - exceptional and unique.
The warrior is a relentless hunter of personal mastery. Dedicated to the process, the incremental victories won or lost on a daily basis. The courage to step out of our comfort zones, so that we are continually growing, stretching and being the best of who we are in that moment.
The wolf is our connection to nature. The wonder and the power of something that is bigger, fundamental to our existence, and integral to our soul and our unique calling. We are all individuals in life, though it is with the pack, our tribe and our people, that we truly create greatness, for one another, our communities and our planet.
My Background
I have spent my entire life with a deep respect and passion for the natural world combined with a hunger for adventure and exploration. Careers have always been associated with land and waterscapes - windsurfing instructor, park ranger, sea, canoe, ski, backpack guide, avalanche Instructor, Entrepreneur and Professor in an Outdoor Pursuits Program.
Combined with this is an insatiable thirst to know who I am which has led me on a lifelong quest of self knowledge - B.A. in Political Science, Diploma in Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Leadership, M.A. in Leadership and Training, Vision Quest Guide and Life Coach.My question in life has always been - "How can I be the best possible me"?
Certifications and Training
Telemark Instructor – Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, Level 1 (1994)
Wilderness Leadership Certification Capilano College, Canoeing, Backpacking, Nordic Skiing (1991)
Public Safety and Security Certification – Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks (1993)
Paddle Canada - Stand up Paddle Board Instructor (2013)
Professional Life Coach - Erikson College, Vancouver, B.C. (2016)
Vision Quest Guide - Rites of Passage (2015)
Master's Degree Leadership and Taoist Philosophy (2008)
Royal Roads University
B.A. Queens University (1985)
Outdoor recreation Management Diploma (1991)
Capilano University
Wilderness Leadership Certificate (1991)
Capilano University
Awards: 2019 Teaching Excellence Award Capilano University
WIM Hof Instructor Level 1 (May 2023)
Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides – Full Guide Class 3 / Examiner (1994)
Canadian Federation of Ocean Kayak Educators – Founder Full Guide/Examiner (1997)
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) – Hiking / Backpacking Guide (1999)
Certified Instructor – National Outdoor Leadership Schools – U.S.A. (1998)
Nordic Ski Touring Guide – Association of Nordic Ski Guides of Canada (1993)
Canadian Avalanche Association – Level 2 Professional Member ((2005)
American Avalanche Association – Level 1 National Outdoor Leadership Schools (1999)
Avalanche Skills Course Instructor (1992)
Advanced Wilderness First Aid & CPR (1990 - ongoing)
Swift water Rescue Technician Certification – Level 1 (1995)
Class IV Driver’s License (1990)
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“For the Strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack” - Rudyard Kipling
"Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior” - Sun Tzu
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“For the Strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack” - Rudyard Kipling
"Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior” - Sun Tzu