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Thank you, Mom!

In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, prospeakers.com is sending a heartfelt “thank you” to all the remarkable moms: thank you for providing unconditional love and support; for always extending your arms when we need to be held; and for even chasing away the monsters in the closet. Sometimes we wonder: “How do they do it all?”

This weekend is the perfect time to show your mom that you are truly thankful. With a card, a bouquet of roses, a box of chocolates or even a hug to tell your mom (or someone else’s mom!): thank you.

Cyndi Desjardins is a hero and remarkable mother.

Cyndi DesjardinsShe did not think she would ever be able to hold her children in her arms again, hold their hands or wipe their tears. We could never imagine having these simple things taken away. But for Cyndi it was a reality.

In February of 2011 Cyndi was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly known as flesh eating disease. After five weeks of battling this ferocious disease, Cyndi woke to find her hands  and feet amputated in an effort to save her life. In May Cyndi was transferred to a rehabilitation facility, there she re-learned how to walk with artificial legs and perform basic every day functions. Things we all take for granted.

Cyndi is an amazing woman who has an extraordinary will to live, fight and to overcome this inconceivable challenge, she courageously recaptured the ability to care for her children, be a mother, a wife, and live life as best and as independently as possible. Cindy has accomplished so much in two years since becoming ill. She has reclaimed her title as a hands-on mom!

To book Cyndi for your upcoming event, give us a call at 416-420-4525 or be in touch via our site.

 

Filed under: Family and Parenting,Leadership,Motivation,Womens Issues — Tags: — prospeakers.com @ 3:03 pm
Gail Vaz-Oxlade: “Money Moron” & 5 Tips to Prevent Meltdowns

Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s new television series Money Moron premieres this Friday evening at 9pm on Slice. In Money Moron, the financial guru helps over-spenders and their victims: from spouses, to parents and children Gail helps a “tattler” confront a “money moron” in order to resolve their failing relationship.

She assigns the “money moron” various tasks, like keeping a spending journal and cash flow budget. If they succeed, they can be awarded up to $10,000.

In an interview with the Canadian Press Gail explains,

“People at home will watch this and all to learn how to tell the truth, how to lovingly tell the person that they’re genuinely interested in helping, ‘This is not working, we have to do something.’”

Gail is passionate about getting people to take control of their money and  their lives. She is best known for her frank-talking ways as host of Til  Debt Do Us Part and Princess, two other Slice TV shows that focus on helping individuals and couples rethink and rewire  their spending habits.

Here are Gail’s five tips on how to prevent money meltdowns in relationships:

1. Confess your financial issues, whether they concern your own money or your partner’s.
2. Don’t deceive each other in anything related to finances.
3. Have constructive, rather than confrontational, cash chats; communicate your longer-term financial goals to find a common ground.
4. Choose when you talk about finances carefully: timing is everything!
5. Don’t let one person take all control over the money, it should be a joint effort.

To book Gail for your upcoming event, give us a call at 416-420-4525 or be in touch via our site.

 

Filed under: Family and Parenting,Spokespeople,Top Tips — Tags: — prospeakers.com @ 11:29 am
Kathy Buckworth: I Am So the Boss of You

 

Kathy-BuckworthKathy Buckworth’s latest book takes office boardroom techniques into the home. In, I Am So the Boss of You, she predicts a society where corporate policies and practices regulate the family.
Her eight step guide aims to give your family a successful business-like structure.

Kathy, a mother of four kids, award-winning writer, television personality and public speaker, helps moms everywhere laugh, relax and realize that balance is something you achieve while putting on your peep-toe heels… and holding a glass of your favorite wine.

On top of all this, I Am So the Boss of You has been optioned as a television sitcom by WB.
But you do not need to wait until then. Pick up the book at Loblaws and Superstores across the country or online.

Catch Kathy on Vancouver’s Breakfast Television here.

To book Kathy for your upcoming event, give us a call at 416-420-4525 or be in touch via our site.

Alyson Schafer – Teaching Kids Social Skills Through Summer Camp

Alyson Schafer, psychotherapist, author, and parenting expert, wrote for Mabel’s Labels on sending your kid to summer camp, and the things they can learn there (if you let them).

 

“Camp itself allows kids to build their psychological muscle,” she says… and helps them face “social” challenges without looking to Mom or Dad to intervene.

“For example, they’ll be served food they don’t like without the ability to whine for mom to make them their preferred meal.  You don’t always get your way at camp.  That is the “iron clad logic of social living” as personality theorist, Alfred Adler would say.”

How your children respond to uncertainty & unfamiliarity reveals their internal attitudes and expectations that may not be helpful in the long run… Do they call you on the cell phone you had them smuggle in? Do they shut-down and avoid interacting with their peers? Or do they look for ways to bring comfort and fun to their new environment?

Help your child learn this important lesson from Dr. Adler: “In life, you can’t always change your situation, but you can always change your attitude about your situation.” Share this quote with your kids. Talk about it…

“And do you know what camp miracle happens then?   Your child will discover that they CAN change their attitude and look for ways to make the situation better, and that it works!”

 

Are you sending your kids to camp this summer? Have you thought about how to equip them with the social tools they need to thrive? For parenting advice and insight into how children think, check out Alyson Schafer’s books and seminars today!

 

 

Filed under: Family and Parenting — Tags: — prospeakers.com @ 9:49 am
From Our Speakers: Lessons Learned, Skating Season, Staying Healthy

Our speaker roster ranges from athletes to authors, business specialists to sportscasters… Which means their advice and insights cover just as many topics! Here are a few thoughts and ideas our speakers have shared recently.

 

Patrick Chan Patrick Chan claimed gold in Russia last weekend:

Chan laughingly said his superb show in Moscow was thanks in part to his chagrin at placing second before a home-country crowd at Skate Canada.

“It kind of sparked something in me … it sucks to lose,” he said. The Toronto skater’s disappointment spurred him to practice intensively and “I didn’t leave any chance for mistakes.”

Chan was the only one of the men to land two quads, both of them strong enough to look almost relaxed.

What’s next for Chan? How do you think his season will play out?

 

 

Kathy Buckworth Kathy Buckworth gives tips on surviving the waiting room:

Try to get the first appointment of the day, or the first one after the office’s lunch break, which is the most effective way to minimize wait time before the back log begins. Vaccinations can also be administered by nurses and other health care workers, not requiring a long wait for your family doctor.

Not sure what vaccinations your child needs? Just hearing about the pneumococcal vaccine? Undecided as to whether the flu shot is right for your family? Guidelines can change so if you have questions, speak with your doctor for the most up to date information. Remember to keep your immunization records up to date.

What’s your plan for keeping the family healthy this winter?

 

 

Elliotte Friedman Elliotte Friedman shares profound life lessons from his grandparents and great aunt:

It was Sept. 27, 1989, my 19th birthday. Crisp fall day, three weeks after arriving at the University of Western Ontario….I decided things were going to be different. Three people are responsible for that. This is my thank you.


Moishe Yaakov Kujawski, Mania Bodner and Eva Bross met in Bergen-Belsen, the Nazi concentration camp liberated by the British in April 1945. They were all Polish and had been through the worst kind of hell.

Who are your heroes? Do you have a moment where everything changed?

 

 

 

To book any of these speakers, contact us or give us a call: 416-420-4525

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Summer Reading From Our Speakers

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Looking for something to do during these long hazy evenings, or are heading up to the cottage sometime soon? Consider picking up one of these books from some of our favourite speakers:

 

Wingfield’s World – by Dan Needles. A comedic take on rural Canadiana, Needles’ popular plays are linked together in this lighthearted novel set in Persephone Township.
Shut Up and Eat – by  Kathy Buckworth. Buckworth’s collection of stories on motherhood, mealtimes, and the messiness of life will entertain and encourage you – and she’s thrown in some of her favourite recipes!
The Day I (Almost) Killed Two Gretzkys – by  James Duthie. A veteran sports reporter, Duthie shares a selection of his sports columns and several unpublished stories of life in the sports world, fatherhood, and his crush on Anna Kournikova.
Superbodies - by Greg Wells. Based on his award-winning segments during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Wells uses familiar stories and faces to unpack the science behind how our bodies work and give tips on increasing personal performance on and off the track.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – by Robin Sharma. This fable brings together eastern wisdom with  western success principles to outline a new way toward fulfilling your dreams.
Moolala – by Bruce Sellery. A straightforward guide to managing your money, Sellery is a business journalist, analyst, and finance expert on Million Dollar Neighbourhood whose insights are sure to help simplify your spending chaos.
 Canada: Landscape of Dreams – by Roberta Bondar. Not only is she Canada’s first female astronaut, Bondar is also an accomplished nature photographer. This coffee table book highlights the beauty of our vast country.

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