Everyone can go towards a path that is authentic to them. Often, we are in a role that earns us a paycheck but is that enough?
Join host Susan Ney and guest Sam Thiara of Ignite the Dream as we do a deep dive into discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, why “Everyone’s life is an autobiography – make yours worth reading”, learn of Sam’s journey – as captured in his recent book Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself, savour morsels from Sam’s blog - living by gratitude, changing the world and dealing with the haters (as examples), and learn of the power of acronyms and anchors to help discover who we are and how we can learn to live our best life!
Hope you will join us!
About the Guest – Sam Thiara
Sam is a speaker, storyteller, author, coach, mentor, entrepreneur, educator and dedicated to community development.
There are five areas that he identifies as his foundation: Servant Leadership; Story Sharing; Activator and Igniter; Champion and Enabler; and Community Do-Gooder. His passion is to help individuals, groups, and organizations. This also extends to the community where he enjoys and participates in community development and engagement where he has mentored/coached hundreds of individuals and worked with 45+ non-profits over the last 25 years.
Sam has spent the last 17+ years at the Beedie School of Business as a lecturer, administrator and on the Alumni Association Board. For the last 20+ years, he has been involved with helping people build on their autobiographies. This has become the foundation for the building of GradusOne (which recently merged with League of Innovators), an organization to help high school/post secondary/recent graduates in their career journey.
Storytelling is a cornerstone of his background. Whether as an author or speaking at a conference, he has had a very rich reflective life and enjoys sharing his experiences. He is called upon by organizations and schools to do keynotes, workshops, or panel facilitation. This exposure has enabled him to speak regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Ignite the Dream was established on the premise that everyone can go towards a path that is authentic to them. Often we are in a role that earns us a paycheck but is that enough? Through the services of Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, you will be provided with a tailored solution. Ignite the Dream is a coaching, consulting, training, educating company that helps and supports individuals, teams, organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits to be their pinnacle best.
Specialties: Coaching, relationship building, community consultation, corporate communications, student development, educator, community involvement, public speaking and writing
Sam earned his Certificate in Life Coaching from the University of Cambridge, his MA in Leadership Studies from the University of Exeter and a Higher Education Certificate in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Harvard University.
Honors and Awards:
⦁ Governor General’s Canadian Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (replaces the Canadian Award) for leadership and community involvement.
⦁ Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
⦁ Rick Hansen Difference Maker medallion
Connect with Sam:
Email: asthiara@shaw.ca
LinkedIn: Sam Thiara | LinkedIn
Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting: About | LinkedIn
Websites: http://www.sam-thiara.com/
Sam Thiara | Keynote Speakers Canada
Phone: 604-551-7894
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sam_Thiara
Resources
Personal Storytelling: Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Thiara, Sam: 9780993758102: Books - Amazon.ca
Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself: Thiara, Sam: 9780993758157: Books - Amazon.ca
Student Engagement: Thiara, Sam: 9780993758126: Textbooks: Amazon Canada
About the Host:
Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring
both employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.
Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from
Within available on Amazon – click below.
Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.ca
If you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following:
Website: Home - Effecting Change from Within
Email: susangney@gmail.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494
Facebook: www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/
Phone: (604) 341-5643
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