My passion is to help people learn how to lead healthier and more productive lives. The skills and strategies I teach are based on an approach that blends what's best in modern science with timeless spiritual practices to ensure that all parts of our being are equally active and all areas of our life are in balance and harmony. I call this approach wholism.

While I still enjoy doing individual coaching, my talks and workshops allow me to get my wholistic message out to larger audiences. I believe the need is certainly there! I see a growing number of people who are struggling today because they don't have a balanced mix of mind and heart-based skills to manage all the different areas of their lives.

The aim of my talks and workshops is to inform, inspire, and motivate my audiences to look for a balance point in all areas of their lives and learn new ways of managing their health, work, and relationships. Here's an overview of my work:

Talks

In my talks I'll identify some of the opportunities and challenges of living in today's high-stress, changing world and the lifeskills we're going to need to remain healthy and productive. We'll look at the great balancing act many of us are performing as we try to excel at work, be there for family and friends, and still find the time and energy to look after ourselves. I'll talk about a new wholistic approach to living that makes use of all our personal resources; body, mind, and spirit. We'll discuss the importance of our relationships and the effects of using compassion and co-operation as relationship approaches.

Details: Talks are normally 1 - 2 hrs in length and I welcome questions from the audience. My speaking fees range from no charge to high three figures, based on the setting, sponsor, audience, etc. Sometimes I will offer a free introductory talk followed by fee-based workshop. Some of the many themes and titles of talks I offer are:

• Ten Life skills for the 21st Century Home and Workplace



• Building A Wholistic Business, Practice, or Service Organization:
  well-run, sustainable, profitable, socially aware



• Work, Family, and Self; Finding the Balance Point

Workshops

My workshops are designed to help participants develop a greater understanding of a specific subject or theme, when seen from a wholistic perspective. They differ from my talks in the amount and depth of information I provide, and the degree of personal interaction that occurs between the participants and myself. To experience wholistic principles and practices first hand during my workshops, I use learning methods that involve the active use of thoughts, feelings, and physical sensing. My workshop motto is: "Use your whole being!"

Details Workshop range from 3 hrs - 3 days; fees vary from $ 35 - $ 500+ per participant, handout material is provided, and each workshop is "personalized" to reflect the specific needs of the group. Some of the many workshop themes and titles I offer include:

• Managing Work-related Stress, A Wholistic Approach



• Ten Life skills to Survive and Thrive in the 21st Century



• The Whole Health Program, Exercises for Body, Mind, and Feelings



• Getting off the Treadmill, Creating a New, Balanced Life

If your group or organization has a specific interest or focus that you would like me to discuss from a wholistic perspective, I would be happy to design an event around that interest. Please contact me for more details. Michael