Media and Events

Date Event Title Location
January  2019 Lemon Soul Podcast Is Happiness a Choice? Lemon Soul Studios Windsor, ON
December 2018 The Drive Magazine
PSYCH DRIVE COLUMN

Lean into loneliness article

 The Drive Magazine Belle River, ON
November 2018 Thrivers Training Program The PERMA Model of Positive Psychology Positive Psychology Online | Beta Stage
October 2018 Entrepreneur Education Series “Pitch with Passion” Presentation Skills for Entrepreneurs EPIC Genesis Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre, Windsor, ON
September 2018 Staff Leadership Training 3 C’s of Thriving Under Pressure (commitment, challenge, control) Kersey Kickbox Fitness Centre Windsor, ON
August 2018 The Drive Magazine
PEOPLE DRIVE COLUMN

3 C’s of Positive Psychology

 The Drive Magazine Belle River, ON
May 2018 Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference (CPTC)  Thriving Under Pressure Transportation Presentation Marriott Conference Centre Niagara Falls, ON
April 2018 You Can Do College Event From Stress to Success Keynote Speech Sportsplex Training Centre Windsor, ON
January 2018 TEDx Event University of Windsor TEDx Talk Thriving Under Pressure Engineering Building, University of Windsor, ON
October 2017 AMICCUS-C Regional Conference Student Mental Health and Wellness Keynote (Cancelled by Ontario College Strike.) Dr. John A. Strasser Student Life Centre Windsor, ON
November 2016 Student Advocacy Training Workshop 5 Steps to Thriving – Student Workshop Series Windsor, Ontario
September 2016 Parent Advocacy Training Workshop 5 Steps to Thriving – Parent Workshop Series Windsor, Ontario
December 2015 System Student Success School Team (S4T) Conference Student Stress, Coping, and Resilience Keynote Speech Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, Ontario
October, 2014 Ontario Guidance Counsellors’ Forum Stress Hardiness: How to Thrive Under Pressure St. Clair College Windsor, ON
October 2014 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Transformational Change Keynote Speech Niagara College Niagara Falls, ON
April, 2014 Interviewed by Podcast Producer Adam Rochon Episode#15: Transformational Change Respecting The Process Podcast Canada-Wide
April 2014 Student Leadership Conference Transformational Change Keynote Speech Conestoga College Kitchener, ON
March 2014 Glow Magazine Interview with Lisa Van de Geyn Contributor to Glow Article “Bird Brain: Transforming Fears and Phobias“ Glow Magazine Toronto, ON
October 2013 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Emotional Intelligence Keynote Speech Sault College                    Sault Ste. Marie, ON
May 2013 Youth Mental Health Conference Mental Health, Wellness, and Student Stress Workshop Walkerville Collegiate Institute Greater Essex County District School Board      Windsor, ON
April 2013 Flare Magazine Interview with Writer Marilisa Racco Contributor to Flare Health Article “Negative Social Interactions Are Taking A Toll On Our Health“ Flare Magazine       Toronto, ON
February 2013 Psychology Today Interview with Dr. Alice Boyes Contributor to Psychology Today Article: “17 Self-Care Tips from the Experts“ Psychology Today Magazine                       New York, NY
February 2013 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Positive Leadership Keynote Speech Confederation College                         Thunder Bay, ON
January, 2013 Webinar for Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) Webinar Speaker “Stress Hardiness: How to Thrive Under Pressure” Live Webinar Presentation     Canada-Wide
November 2012 Radio Interview with Patty Handysides Optimism and Student Success AM800 Radio Station          Windsor, ON
November 2012 Women’s Leadership Conference Optimism Boot Camp Keynote Speech St. Clair Centre for the Arts        Windsor, ON
October 2012 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Peak Performance Leadership – Part Two Keynote Speech St. Clair College Windsor, ON
September 2012 LDAWE Annual General Meeting and PD Event Psychological Hardiness: How to Thrive Under Pressure Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor – Essex Windsor, ON
May 2012 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Peak Performance Leadership – Part One Keynote Speech Humber College Toronto, ON
April 2012 Flare Magazine Interview with Lisa Van de Geyn Contributor to Flare Health Article “The Optimism Project“ Flare Magazine Toronto, ON
October 2011 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Emotional Intelligence and Student Leadership Keynote Speech Conestoga College Kitchener, ON
September 2011 All Staff Professional Development Event Peak Performance Leadership Export Development Canada (EDC) Headquarters Ottawa, ON
March 2011 Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Professional Development Institute (PDI) Transformational Change: Using the Principles of Positive Psychology CMA Southwestern Region              Windsor, ON
October 2010 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference Igniting Motivation and Engagement in Student Leadership Keynote Speech Fanshawe College London, ON
August 2010 College Educator Development Program (CEDP): Phase Four Be the Motivation: You Wish to See in the Classroom Keynote Speech University of Guelph Satellite Campus Ridgetown, ON
May 2010 College Educator Development Program (CEDP): Phase Two Be the Motivation: You Wish to See in the Classroom Plenary Speech St. Clair College Windsor, ON
May 2010 College Student Alliance (CSA) Conference How to Embrace Change Keynote Speech St. Clair College Windsor, ON
April 2010 Psychologist on Steven and Chris Television Show TV Segment “5 Ways to Embrace Change” CBC-TV Studios Toronto, ON
February 2010 Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Professional Development Institute (PDI) Reading People: Using the Principles of Emotional Intelligence CMA Southwestern Region Chatham, ON
October 2009 AMICCUS-C Regional Conference How to Embrace Change Keynote Speech St. Clair Centre for The Arts       Windsor, ON
June 2009 All Staff Professional Development Event Is Happiness a Choice? Keynote Speech Mohawk College Hamilton, ON
May 2009 Nursing Week Is Happiness a Choice?Plenary Speech Chatham Kent Health Alliance Chatham, ON
January 2009 All Staff Professional Development Event Learning to Thrive in the Midst of Chaos Community Living Essex Collège Boreal Windsor, Ontario
May 2008 Ontario Veterinary Technician Educators Association Conference Enhancing Student Engagement, Motivation, and Optimal Performance St. Clair College Windsor, Ontario
April 2008 Parent Advocacy Training Program (Spring Series) PACE: Parents Advocating; Children Excelling Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County Sarnia, ON
October 2007 Parent Advocacy Training Program (Fall Series) PACE: Parents Advocating; Children Excelling Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County Sarnia, ON
June 2006 Engaging the 21st Century Student Using Film to Engage Students in the Learning Process University of Windsor Ontario Windsor, ON