Inspirational Professional Development

05/18/2026

IPD had the privilege of facilitating a Father and Son Breakfast under the theme "Strengthening Bonds Through Communication & Connection," hosted by RESTORE Belize on March 21, 2026.

02/11/2025

IPD was privileged to be apart of the Scarborough Business Association's After 5 Networking at Bereket Kebab House on February 4, 2025.

Got the opportunity to meet inspiring entrepreneurs and local businesses, hearing insightful speeches discussing Canada's economic outlook and to top it off eating delicious food. It was definitely an amazing event to be a part of.

12/17/2024

Check out our End of Year Newsletter for 2024; where we are delivering our Christmas greetings and heartfelt thanks; And a motivational guide for Boosting Employee Morale and Productivity in 2025 to kick start the new year.

From the desk of Paul C. Lecky INSPIRE. MOTIVATE. EMPOWER

10/15/2024

October Newsletter

From the desk of Paul C. Lecky INSPIRE. MOTIVATE. EMPOWER

09/18/2024

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/MH1Seer

paul@iprofessionaldevelopment.comwww.iprofessionaldevelopment.comWhatsApp +1 647 297 9114Toronto, M1E 4Y3, CanadaINSPIRE. MOTIVATE. EMPOWERFrom the desk of Paul C. LeckySeptember 13, 2024The Power of Interdepartmental Collaboration: How to Achieve It for Business SuccessIn today’s dynamic business...

08/26/2024

Hey Everyone!! Go checkout the new updates on our website; and if you've had the opportunity to attend one of our sessions, please go on our website and leave a testimonial today about how we've impacted your life or even on how we can make things better in our sessions. As we thrive to be the best to help you be your best.

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03/15/2023

Hello Everyone, thank you for your consistent support with IPD!
Do you know what our statement is here at IPD?

Our statement at IPD is and has always been to “Inspire, Motivate, and Empower.” We care about more than just your professional development, we care about your personal development too!

What are some ways you strive to Inspire, Motivate, and Empower others? Share with us in the comments!
For more information on Inspirational Professional Development (IPD) or to book one of our services, go to www.iprofessionaldevelopment.com

08/25/2020

How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times

It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.
BY ROBERT EMMONS | MAY 13, 2013

A decade’s worth of research on gratitude has shown me that when life is going well, gratitude allows us to celebrate and magnify the goodness. But what about when life goes badly? In the midst of the economic maelstrom that has gripped our country, I have often been asked if people can—or even should—feel grateful under such dire circumstances.

My response is that not only will a grateful attitude help—it is essential. In fact, it is precisely under crisis conditions when we have the most to gain by a grateful perspective on life. In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize. In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope. In other words, gratitude can help us cope with hard times.
Don’t get me wrong. I am not suggesting that gratitude will come easily or naturally in a crisis. It’s easy to feel grateful for the good things. No one “feels” grateful that he or she has lost a job or a home or good health or has taken a devastating hit on his or her retirement portfolio.

But it is vital to make a distinction between feeling grateful and being grateful. We don’t have total control over our emotions. We cannot easily will ourselves to feel grateful, less depressed, or happy. Feelings follow from the way we look at the world, thoughts we have about the way things are, the way things should be, and the distance between these two points.

But being grateful is a choice, a prevailing attitude that endures and is relatively immune to the gains and losses that flow in and out of our lives. When disaster strikes, gratitude provides a perspective from which we can view life in its entirety and not be overwhelmed by temporary circumstances. Yes, this perspective is hard to achieve—but my research says it is worth the effort.

BE KIND.
BE THOUGHTFUL
BE GENUINE.
BUT MOST OF ALL BE THANKFUL.

Have a great day and a productive week.

Wear your mask, practice social distance and wash your hands.
Stay Safe.

08/18/2020

Pandemics such as COVID-19 pose a serious threat not only to our physical health but also our mental and emotional well-being. Don’t neglect that aspect of your wellness! If you’re experiencing stress, do what you can to manage it productively, and ask for help when you need it. We’ll get through this together!

Have a great week and stay safe.

08/10/2020

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