As an athlete with a neurological disorder I overcame the physical and mental challenges and obstacles to become the first person with disabilities to cross the five Great Lakes.

In creating, building and executing a nationally recognized mental health awareness campaign, I learned how to focus on my strengths and abilities rather than my disabilities while also tapping into the unique individual strengths and talents of my team.

Today I’m an author, advocate and educator who works with audiences globally to help them reframe their mindset so that they too can turn their challenges to strengths and become the winning team. I share my success formula for creating a company culture that works together and wins together.

1st with disabilities to cross the 5 Great Lakes
Award-winning Speaker
Best Selling Author
Award-Winning Film Producer
TEDx Keynote Speaker
Columnist
Recognized by Ontario Legislative Assembly, House of Commons, Prime Minister
Subject of Award-Winning Documentary
Premier’s Award Nominee
Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Nominee
Honourary Diploma Recipient Loyalist College
Inductee Diversability D-30 Global Most Influential Disability List
Recipient of Mental Health Leadership Award by Mood Disorder Society of Canada
Inducted into the Canadian Canoe Museum
Honoured by the Canadian Geographical Society of Canada