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05/09/2026

Fairbanks friends — I’m honored to share that I’ll be speaking at the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition’s 7th Annual Resiliency Conference!

🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

I’ll be leading: The Peace Index: A Practical Framework for Building Personal Resilience and Collective Wellness

Life gets loud. Stress builds. Burnout, conflict, disconnection, and unhealthy coping often start long before people realize they’re struggling.

This session is about learning how to recognize internal pressure early, restore alignment, and build real resilience before crisis hits.

We’ll talk about practical tools that can help strengthen:
✅ Personal resilience
✅ Communication
✅ Relationships
✅ Families
✅ Teams
✅ Community wellness

If you care about prevention, wellness, leadership, or simply becoming healthier from the inside out, I’d love to see you there.

Resilience isn’t just about surviving hard things—it’s about building healthier people and stronger communities before things fall apart.

Hope to see some familiar faces there. Let’s grow together.

This session introduces the Peace Index, a practical, real-world framework that helps individuals identify internal pressure early—before it turns into burnout, conflict, substance misuse, or isolation. Instead of focusing on managing breakdowns, participants will learn how to catch misalignment in real time and take simple, intentional action to restore clarity and control.

The Peace Index also provides a shared language that works across roles and systems, helping teams, families, and communities move from disconnection to alignment. If we want healthier systems, we have to start with healthier individuals. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies they can use right away to strengthen resilience, improve communication, and contribute to a more connected and proactive community.

This session will take place on Tuesday 5/12 from 11:00-12:00!
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Woven in Wellness, our 7th Annual Resiliency Conference, is a TOTALLY FREE two-day education event in Fairbanks. We'll be covering topics relating to mental health and resilience with lots of opportunity to learn practical skills from local experts. Join us on 5/12 and 5/13 at the Gym in City Hall, 645 8th Ave. Register now at fairbankswellness.org/resiliencyconference2026

05/06/2026

Who are you becoming?

Take a moment and think of the words you would want the people closest to you to use when describing you.

Not your résumé.
Not your title.
Not your accomplishments.

You.

Maybe words like:

Calm.
Steady.
Disciplined.
Courageous.
Reliable.
Patient.
Grounded.
Wise.
Resilient.
Trustworthy.
Protective.
Honorable.
Kind.

Now here’s the hard truth:

Nobody becomes those things accidentally.

Character is built intentionally—especially when life gets chaotic, stressful, unfair, or uncertain.

The pressure of life doesn’t create who we are.
It reveals who we’ve been training to become.

Pick 3–5 words that describe the man or leader you want to be.

Start your day with them:
“I am calm. I am disciplined. I am steady.”

End your day with reflection:
“Was I those things today?”
“What would the people around me say?”
“Where can I improve tomorrow?”

Growth rarely happens through drifting.
It happens through awareness, ownership, and intentional practice.

So here’s the reflection challenge:

What are the 3 words you want your family, team, or closest friends to use when they describe you?

Call now to connect with business.

05/04/2026

Titles can open doors.
But titles alone don’t make people want to follow you.

I’ve watched people chase promotions like they’re golden tickets:

“If I can just become VP…”
“If I finally get that corner office…”

As if position automatically creates respect.

Here’s what reality keeps proving:

Position may get you compliance.
Influence earns you commitment.

Your team doesn’t measure your leadership by what’s on your business card.
They measure it by how you show up when things get hard.

They notice:

• How you handle pressure
• Who you protect when things go sideways
• Whether you communicate clearly or hide behind authority
• If you consistently follow through

Authority can force short-term movement.
Influence builds long-term trust.

And if your leadership disappears the moment your title does…
Was it leadership? Or was it leverage?

Real leadership isn’t rooted in the org chart.
It’s built through trust, clarity, consistency, and care.

So here’s the challenge:
If your title vanished tomorrow, would people still choose to follow you?

Lead in a way that makes the answer obvious.

Call now to connect with business.

10/17/2025

Today’s awesome group took their first step in discovering their leadership voice. When cultures speak a shared language, everything changes.

07/28/2025

Effective communication is imperative in our ever changing landscape personally as well as professionally - this team was dedicated to shift their communication and I was honored to facilitate the process. Shoutout to Augusta Technical College for hosting and coordinating.

11/08/2024

Had the honor and privilege to teach the Communication Code to these local heroes

08/12/2024

06/18/2024

I had the incredible opportunity to teach a class on self-advocacy to these amazing young men who are preparing to join the workforce. Their enthusiasm and determination are truly inspiring! It’s a joy to support and empower them on their journey to becoming confident and self-assured professionals. I encourage everyone to find ways to serve your community and volunteer – the rewards are immeasurable.

06/08/2024

🌟 Excited to share a meaningful moment from my journey with the Peace Index! 🌟

Recently, I had the privilege of teaching someone the Peace Index, a powerful tool designed by GiANT Worldwide to guide individuals toward internal peace. This morning, that very individual noticed my Peace Index score drop when I shared that my wife’s operation overseas has been delayed by two weeks.

“I just saw your number drop” she said.

2 things

1 - witnessing the tool and language being effectively used by someone I taught was incredibly rewarding!

2 - I very much miss my wife!

I’m humbled to be a peacemaker and immensely grateful for the people of peace in my life. If you’re curious about your own path to peace, I invite you to take the free Peace Index Assessment. Discover what the Peace Index is and how it can transform your life.

World Peace (External Peace) begins with individuals that know how to achieve Internal Peace.

Let’s build a community of peace together! 🕊️

06/05/2024

🌟 Phenomenal Encounter Alert! 🌟

Today, I crossed paths with another .worldwide GiANT , - another Master Climber of Mount Leadership! Together, we discussed many things. One key standout was when she shared 7 simple words. Simple, crippling, action-stopping, peace-inhibiting words.

Are any of these too familiar?

1️⃣ Bitterness
2️⃣ Unforgiveness
3️⃣ Anger
4️⃣ Fear
5️⃣ Worry
6️⃣ Self-Hatred
7️⃣ Pride

We face various obstacles during our ascent - these obstacles on the other hand will lend to a rapid and dangerous descent. But fear not! With the right tools, mindset, and personalized strategies, we can conquer any mountain that stands in our way. ⛰️💪

If you’re intrigued by the idea of becoming the living, breathing antonym to these inhibitors, I cordially invite you to connect with me. Together, we’ll explore how we can personally defy these obstacles and soar to new heights of growth and fulfillment. 🚀

Let’s join forces, share insights, and equip ourselves with the wisdom to leave those inhibitors in the dust! Connect with me today, and let’s unlock our true potential together.