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SEMINARS

I offer a number of seminars with my most popular listed below. You can also get a complete list by clicking on the corporate training tab. I also offer one on one personal life coaching and the description is below.

All of my sessions can be delivered in a variety of ways:

1) ONE on ONE in person
2) ONE on ONE via TELE-CONFERENCE
3) GROUP SESSIONS
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Just scroll down to see what is available for all 3 sessions.

MY SESSIONS FOCUS ON STRESS AND BALANCE

As a certified hypnotherapist and cognitive behavior therapist, I understand how stress causes problems in both the workplace and at home. Everyday, I talk to people who are emotionally and physically drained due to the pressures that life brings.

Emotions like fear, anxiety, anger and resentment account for 80% of all stress. In fact, studies have shown that problems fall into three categories:

1.  TOXIC THINKING: A poor or negative attitude and chronic complaining cause anger and  frustration which in turn leads to a toxic work environment and increased stress.

 2.  PERSONAL & BUSINESS PRESSURES: Deadlines,
      personal crises, time and money problems cause
     anxiety and depression which in turn leads to increased
     mistakes, absenteeism and ultimately stress.

3.  POOR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Not listening and improper handling of employee situations cause resentment, anger, employee apathy, disgruntlement and yes, even more stress.

In my practice, I help people to cope with stress in the following ways: 1) showing them a different way to think about life including how to recognize and correct irrational thoughts; 2) providing them with the tools to set and achieve realistic goals; and 3) creating an atmosphere of well being by balancing their personal and business lives.

My presentations focus on the individual and how to create a well balanced life so you don’t end up at the bottom of a black hole not knowing how you got there or even how to get back out. They empower people with the tools and skills to create a wonderful and fulfilling life. You will leave revitalized and ready to tackle anything life throws your way.

   Below are the areas I focus on in my sessions.

Motivation

Too many times employees start a job with incredible enthusiasm only to be left feeling alone and unappreciated. Motivation starts from within and a few simple adjustments can pay big dividends for your people and your organization.

Attitude

Ability will only get you so far in life because ability is only what you are capable of doing. I see many people with incredible ability waste it, because of lack of motivation. Motivation determines what you do. Yet motivation is still not enough, if you are motivated to move in the wrong direction. So what is? It is attitude, because attitude determines how well you do something.

Goal Setting

Most of us plan our vacations better than we plan our lives. We know where we are going, how long we will stay, what we will see, yet when it comes to our lives, we have no idea what to do. Having a reason to get out of bed in the morning and getting excited about your personal and professional path in life is critical to having work life balance and is a major contributor to reducing stress.

Priorities

Many of us tend to gravitate to the easy tasks, the ones that take little time to complete. We have become very efficient at getting stuff done yet very in-effective at doing the things that are important. When you do the things you need to do when you need to do them, the day will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them.

Habits

Bad ones are so easy to start and incredibly difficult to stop. Once you know how your brain processes information you will be armed with the knowledge to begin a new life filled with a new understanding of how to achieve great results.

 

Communications

Most problems in life, whether personal or business, start with a lack of communications. Becoming an effective communicator is critical to helping you achieve your true potential. Learn some simple skills that can help you enhance your communications skills.

What if I told you that you could: Produce extraordinary results, have a positive attitude and think differently. Would you be interested? Would you listen? Would you want to? Of course you would. Well, the good news is you can. The fact is we all have that ability in us right now. We just need to understand and apply the proper techniques and strategies to help us all become winners. Empowerment and not willpower is the only answer.

Everyone would love to eliminate bad habits whether that habit is smoking, over eating, procrastination, or any other phobia or negative behavior in their lives. For some reason they just cannot seem to do it. You see our lives are determined by what we are thinking, what we are listening to and what we are not thinking. If we think negatively, we produce negative results. If we listen to negative ideas, we cannot focus on positive ideas and most importantly. If we are conditioned to feeling inferior or have been constantly told we are failures, we believe this and therefore, cannot be productive. This is why the combination of empowerment and hypnosis is so important. Empowering yourself means taking back control of your life.

I get many calls from people looking for help on a variety of topics from low self-esteem, lack of motivation, stress just to name a few. I have also delivered 100's of seminars to businesses talking to their employees about attitude, motivation and positive thinking.

These have been group presentations for many years and have spoken to thousands of people so now I have decided to take this information and develop a one-on-one personalized six week workshop for adults focused on how to get the most from life. This program is a very intensive program that provides strategies that simply make life better. Besides the one-on-one sessions there are assignments to be completed between sessions.

You will discover: how to think properly, how to change your limiting beliefs, how to identify irrational thoughts, how to program your life for success plus much more. We all need a little help along the way and these seminars do just that. Everyone deserves the best from life and this is the goal of these workshops.

I have taken my most popular and highly impacting sessions and developed an individual 8 session program for adults. They involve the following sessions as described above:

The following presentations range from one to two hours or half and full day workshops and address the root of life’s problems. Each seminar can stand alone or combine with others depending on the time available and your individual goals for the session. All of these can be customizable to fit your particular objectives.

THERE ARE 3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

1) PERSONALIZED ONE ON ONE COACHING SESSIONS

2) Corporate Workshops & LUNCH and LEARN Sessions

3) MENTAL HEALTH DAY

 

 OPTION #1
PERSONAL COACHING

4 PART PROGRAM

All my sessions deal with stress and life balance and they allow people to live in possibility because it is that hope that drives us to become better. Just because you have not found the answer does not mean it does not exist. It means either that you have not looked in the right place or have not searched long and hard enough.

My program involves a commitment on your part of 4 sessions each anywhere from 60 minutes to 90 minutes. I settled on this format because of the following rationale. 

  1. Nothing happens unless you have a thought and my first session deals with self-awareness. Once you begin to think properly then everything begins to fall in place but it all begins with those initial thoughts. They can either empower us to climb mountains or cause us to dig deep holes.
  1. Once we begin to think properly we are ready to tackle the many irrational thoughts we have that continue to create our fears and anxiety.
  1. Once the first 4 sessions are complete we are ready to experience a life changing process called hypnosis.

Below you will find a description of the 4 sessions, all completed within a 30-60 day period. Once the momentum starts then it is important to maintain traction.

CHANGE YOUR THINKING CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Ever had an A-HA moment. You know, when that little voice in your head says...WOW, I never thought about life like that. It doesn't happen very often but when it does, it can change your life. From creating more happiness to eliminating problems, from understanding how our brains work to achieving our life goals, Gary takes his audience on an incredible journey of self discovery by examining the conscious mind and provides strategies that can make our lives better. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Gary's message is about creating awareness of our thoughts as this is where it all begins. He says: "When you change the way you think about things, the things you think about change." You will also discover: 

* The most important question you could ever ask yourself.
* The one question to avoid asking because it gets you an answer you do not want to hear.
* The one question to ask yourself so you NEVER make an assumption ever again.
* The greatest gift you can give yourself. 

RATIONAL LIVING

Ever found  yourself depressed or  anxious and  did not know how you got there. This seminar takes the concepts in Conscious Awareness and builds on them by uncovering the most common mental mistakes we all make and then provides strategies to deal with them. You will also discover:  *  The biggest mental mistake we all make. *  How to change the way you feel about anything.  *  How we sabotage our success.

SUBCONSCIOUS PROGRAMMING

Ever wonder why we sometimes manage to talk ourselves out of things. Our lives are a reflection of our beliefs. These beliefs, usually subconscious, are the cumulative effects of life-long "programming." As a result of this past negative programming, we sometimes think and behave in self-defeating ways. This causes a conflict between our conscious desires and our subconscious beliefs. Imagine being able to change the beliefs that limit you into beliefs that support you quickly and easily. Learn how to reprogram the software of your mind so you can change the printout of your life.

ACHIEVING YOUR LIFE GOALS

Most people plan their vacations better than they plan their lives. When asked, they know exactly where they are going to stay, how long they will stay what they will see but when asked about a plan for their lives they have no clue. This session outlines the critical steps required to become the very best version of themselves because it includes my tested 6 immutable laws of life that when followed creates a path towards success.

HYPHOTHERAPY(Optional)

Many times the best intentions can be sabotaged by our past. Things people told us or something we did that embarrassed us. These negative beliefs we have can hold us back. The intention of this session is to clear any negative past history and pave the way for a successful future. This would include a personalized hypnotherapy recording that we both decide the subject matter. You download and use. The direction of this would be determined by what unfolds during the first 4 sessions as well as a ZOOM call so we can focus on the correct content of the recording.

PROGRAM FEE - $750.00 including tax
for all 5 sessions.

 

OPTION #2
CORPORATE WORKSHOPS
LUNCH & LEARN

 

You can choose to do all or select the ones most appropriate for your business. These sessions are also available one-on-one in person or via tele-conference.

1)   CONSCIOUS AWARENESS - (CHANGE YOUR THINKING - CHANGE YOUR LIFE)
Ever had an A-HA moment.
You know, when that little voice in your head says...WOW, I never thought about life like that. It doesn't happen very often but when it does, it can change your life. From creating more happiness to eliminating problems, from understanding how our brains work to achieving our life goals, Gary takes his audience on an incredible journey of self discovery by examining the conscious mind and provides strategies that can make our lives better. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Gary's message is about creating awareness of our thoughts as this is where it all begins. He says: "When you change the way you think about things, the things you think about change." You will also discover: 

* The most important question you could ever ask yourself.
* The one question to avoid asking because it gets you an answer you do not want to hear.
* The one question to ask yourself so you NEVER make an assumption ever again.
* The greatest gift you can give yourself. 

2) RATIONAL LIVING - (ELIMINATING DISTORTED THINKING)
Ever found  yourself depressed or  anxious and  did not know  how you got there.
This seminar takes the concepts in Conscious Awareness and builds on them by uncovering the most common mental mistakes we all make and then provides strategies to deal with them. You will also discover:

*
The biggest mental mistake we all make.
* How to change the way you feel about anything.
* How we sabotage our success and end procrastination. 

3)  SUBCONSCIOUS PROGRAMMING - (THE POWER WITHIN)
Ever wonder why we sometimes manage to talk ourselves out of things.
We don't trust our judgment and therefore either procrastinate or ask for advice. We get five different opinions and we are confused and don't know what to do so we do nothing. Our lives are a reflection of our beliefs. These beliefs, usually subconscious, are the cumulative effects of life-long "programming." As a result of this past negative programming, we sometimes think and behave in self-defeating ways. This causes a conflict between our conscious desires and our subconscious beliefs. Imagine being able to change the beliefs that limit you into beliefs that support you quickly and easily. Learn how to reprogram the software of your mind so you can change the printout of your life. This presentation helps us understand and recognize conscious pushback and provides strategies that help us turn procrastination into action. You will also discover:

* The best time to create subconscious change.
* How to harness the power of your subconscious mind.
* The two most powerful words to use.
* How to talk so your subconscious mind will listen. 

4) WORK LIFE BALANCE (LIVING IN HARMONY)
Living  in harmony  is  something we all  wish to achieve.
Yet  sometimes  life can  throw  us  something unexpected and  we feel  out of  balance. Time  seems to stand  still and  problems become  insurmountable. Learn strategies that help you deal with the six areas of life balance (work, family, time, money, yourself and your community). Apply the six steps to life balance and create harmony in all areas of your life. Here are the benefits:

* Learn the difference between being effective and being efficient.
* Achieve happiness and inner peace.
* Create stronger relationships.
* Get perspective, set priorities and take control.
* Feel better and have more energy.

5)  YOU SAY MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU SAY (EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS)
The ability to communicate at home or in the workplace
is  a key  ingredient  for personal  and professional growth. EQ or Emotional Quotient has been shown to be more important than IQ or Intelligent Quotient. Having the ability to effectively deal with people is critical to individual success. Understand the most common types of communication mistakes and learn strategies to help you become a great communicator and team player. You will also discover:

* How we communicate non-verbally.
* The one sure-fire way to diffuse an argument.
* How to recognize deceit.

6) HEALTHY LIVING - LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST

When Ponce DeLeon set out to discover the fountain of youth, he believed there was one. Today we know better but many of us treat our cars better than ourselves. This session looks at the keys to longevity and offer suggestions on how to live your life to the fullest through exercise and eating.

7) ACHIEVING YOUR LIFE GOALS (DEVELOPING A LIFE PLAN)
Most people plan their vacations better than their lives.
They know where they will stay, what attractions they will visit and have a good idea of how much money they will spend. These same people would also like to retire at age 55 but have no idea of how they will do it. They would like to be mortgage free but have no plan to achieve it. This seminar looks at a simple six (6) step approach to life and how some simple adjustments can pay big dividends. You will also discover:

* My six immutable laws of life.
* How to prioritize.
* How to write a life plan.
* The greatest gift you can give yourself.
* How to stop procrastination.

8) LET'S CHANGE, NOW YOU GO FIRST (EFFECTIVELY DEALING WITH CHANGE) 
Change can be a very scary thing. Stepping outside your comfort zone and walking into the unknown. As the old cliché goes - The devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know. The good news is that it does not have to be that way. Change will make life different but that does not mean it has to be bad or terrible.  It is all about getting used to your “New Normal.” It is not “change” that creates the issue but how you handle the transition period. You will discover:

* How to recognize the danger signals.
* The 3 main elements of the change process.
* How to empower yourself to move forward.
* Simple strategies that will keep you on track.
* How to plan your new future.

OPTION #3
MENTAL HEALTH DAY

You may be interested in my half day session that includes my 3 most powerful and life changing sessions all dealing with self-awareness, and mindfulness. They provide strategies that reduce stress and anxiety.

I am sure you know many people who can relate to the following statements: 

  • Sometimes life can be overwhelming.
  • Negative thoughts consume my day.
  • Bad moments turn into bad days and even bad weeks.
  • Some mornings, I have difficulty getting out of bed.

If you can say YES to any of the above you are not alone.

The good news is I have a solution.

 As a certified hypnotherapist and cognitive behavior therapist, I understand the problems caused by stress both in the workplace and at home. In fact, emotions like fear, anxiety, anger and resentment account for 80% of all stress.

 I have helped 1,000’s of people achieve happiness

by applying simple strategies that work.

 Ever had an A-HA moment. You know, when that little voice in your head says...WOW, I never thought about life like that. It doesn't happen very often but when it does, it can change your life. From creating more happiness to eliminating problems, from understanding how our brains work to achieving our life goals, I take my audience on an incredible journey of self-discovery by examining the conscious mind and provides strategies that can make our lives better. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Learn simple stress reducing strategies and ideas that can help you create work-life balance. My message is about creating awareness of our thoughts because, "When you change the way you think about things, the things you think about change."

 If you are interested in eliminating negative thinking, creating more happiness and charting a new direction in life then this workshop is for you. Here is what some people have said. 

  • Unbelievable, Gary has some great ideas that can really change your life.
  • Excellent. The best course I have ever attended.
  • This was, by far, the best seminar I have ever attended.
  • Gary was absolutely inspiring and had my complete attention the whole way through.
  • I recommend this seminar to my family, coworkers and every living creature
     
 

 MENTAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP

 

CONSCIOUS AWARENESS         

Every feeling begins with a thought whether that thought is conscious or subconscious, positive or negative. Control your thoughts and control your life. A few simple strategies can stop you from digging yourself a hole and help create more happiness.

 

IRRATIONAL THINKING         

There are many mental mistakes we make that create stress in our lives. These negative irrational thoughts can easily be eliminated, first by recognizing them and then applying a few simple steps to move you towards healthy thinking and a more balanced life.

 

SUBCONSCIOUS PROGRAMMING

Ever wonder why you get up and do the same things day after day. We program ourselves everyday with our self-talk. Understand where your fears and phobias come from and learn to change your self-limiting beliefs into empowering ones that get you the life you deserve.

 Everyone deserves happiness and my workshop does just that

 

  ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE.

TEACHER STRESS
Stress and Burnout

The 2 leading causes of anxiety and depression for teachers

 As a former teacher, I understand the unique stress teachers face every day. That is why I have developed a program designed specifically for them. In this 3 hour session you will understand the leading causes of stress and will walk away with a number of specific skills designed to help you cope. In addition, you will understand why traditional approaches to bullying are NOT effective.

 PART 1 – Conscious Awareness As a hypnotherapist and cognitive behavior therapist I understand how stress can create major issues both personally and professionally. This session focuses on one simple concept, “When you change the way you think about things the things you think about change.” Learn strategies that simply make life better.

 PART 2 – Managing Stress in the Classroom - What makes a great teacher? How do you get students motivated to learn? How do you get them to listen? How do you build great relationships so students show respect? What is the difference between DISCIPLINE and PUNISHMENT? How can you effectively deal with abusive students? The answers to all these questions and more are answered.

PART 3 – The Most Effective way to Control and Manage Bullying Bullying is getting worse and most approaches simply DO NOT work. Learn proven techniques that do work. Understand how to help those affected and how to bully proof your school.

 Here are the key points in my presentation:

 Understand the research that has been done that effectively deals with bullying. Learn a simple philosophy on how to make your school a safe and friendly place for all students.

 Hear the 20 years of research that has been done that provides the best atmosphere to allow your students to excel and reach their true potential.

See what one country has done to go from one of the lowest literacy rates in the world to one of the best. The answer would astound you.

RAISING WELL ADJUSTED CHILDREN
(A Parents Guide to Prevention)

4 Important Topics

What Great parents do. Social Psychologists tell us that we are the product of our parents.     They also suggest a number of strategies parents can learn that can help them guide their children through adolescence. This section provides insight into what all great parents can do that provides the optimal environment for a parent child relationship.
Talking with your Kids. Communicating with children can be very difficult. What can you say so they will listen? How can you get them to open up? This section delves into the do's and do not's of effective two way dialogue and gives some insightful ideas to improve communicating with your children.
Developing Good Decision Makers. The Neo Cortex is not fully developed until age 25, so children need guidance when faced with their decision process, otherwise chaos ensues. Children are one decision away from changing their lives.  The 2 most critical aspects of your child's development are covered in this section - Delayed Gratification and a Growth Mindset. These 2 topics alone can make a big difference in your child's life.
DRUGS: What you need to know. This world is a different place to grow up than it was 30 years ago. Drug dealers are at every corner, including the one next to the school your children attend. It is crucial that you understand and recognize the signs of drug use and who better than the RNC or the RCMP. Learn the signs of drug use from the experts and more importantly what you can do to avoid a catastrophe.

Over the next number of years your children will be faced with difficult decisions and their ability to make the right decision will determine whether their road to adulthood will be an easy or difficult one. This is a prevention NOT an intervention program. Both you and your children need some help along the way and this seminar talks about the critical aspects of parenthood. Equip yourself and your children with the tools of success.

THIS COULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT SEMINAR
YOU MAY EVER ATTEND BECAUSE
IT DEALS WITH YOUR CHILDS DEVELOPMENT.

This is a very informative and thought provoking 2 1/2 hour session. Learn some valuable skills that will help you guide your child through adolescence. Equip them with the tools necessary for success. Each parent leaves with a 50 page parent manual containing invaluable information that I have collected over the past 15 years from presenting this seminar.

TEAM BUILDING
 (CREATING THE IDEAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT)

The single biggest asset organizations have is their people and their ability to be effective. Understand the key components of teamwork through team building exercises that engage people and help them to understand the important elements of good teamwork. Through a series of well crafted games and puzzles everyone becomes engaged to create a total team effort. Learn how to:
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Manage expectations.
* Recognize individual efforts.
* Create synergy among everyone.
* Maximize individual strengths.
*
Become an effective listener.
*
Draw on individual strengths.

This presentation works well with groups having an off-site and wanting to develop more camaraderie within their organization. Using time tested group exercises participants learn insight into their co-workers personalities and gain valuable knowledge that helps them become better team players. 

CUSTOMERS ARE YOUR LIFELINE

Good customer relations are critical to any successful business. Gary has applied his strategies and ideas from his other programs to create 2 dynamic presentations. If you are in the people business, you can benefit from these seminars because Gary says, “People never remember what you said or did but they will always remember how you made them feel.” This is his core message delivered in 2 dynamic keynotes.

A) KEEP THEM COMING BACK (Excellent Customer Service)
Good customer service is the lifeblood of any organization. With today's competitive landscape it is more important than ever to keep customers coming back. To do that, they have to leave your store happy. Learn how to:
* Set your company apart.
* The biggest reasons why customers go elsewhere.
* Develop good customer relationships.
* Effectively handle complaints.
* Go that extra mile and then some.
* Solve customer problems so everyone wins.

B) SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SELL (Insider secrets to winning in sales)
With 30 years experience in sales, sales training and marketing Gary delivers a powerful presentation on strategies for sales excellence. With a blend of humorous anecdotes and solid selling principles, Gary introduces a number of creative concepts such as:

* The power of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) in sales and it is a very powerful influencer. (I use it in my hypnotherapy practice.)
* Most popular sales myths (there are lots)
* What they don’t teach you in sales training (because they don’t know)
* The hands down best price objection ever created ( wow this is gold)
* Strategies to handle every existing objection (and I mean everything)
* Biggest sales mistakes (yes we all make them)

From Keynote to ½ and full day workshops, Gary can inspire and provide you with the tools and ideas to help you reshape your life and get you started on a new road to success and happiness.


TESTIMONIALS


This is the best training program I have attended in the 15 years I have been with this company.
The Psychology of Selling seminar was the best sales training I have ever received.
NLP gives you real life techniques to help in a variety of situations.
Excellent. The best course I have ever attended
The impact you have made on our sales people will be felt for many years to come.
I can see how Gary was a top sales performer
Unbelievable, Gary has some great ideas that can really change your life.
Gary has shown me that anything is possible.
This was, by far, the best seminar I have ever attended.
Gary was absolutely inspiring and had my complete attention the whole way through.
 


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