Every now and then, a unique opportunity occurs and I want to tell you about one.
There is a very special place, unlike any other in North America called Hollyhock. It is a not-for-profit retreat center located on Cortes, a small island off the west coast of British Columbia. The minute you step off the ferry [...]

It is humbling to witness a savant - because to do so can fill many of us with wonder and mystery.
If you met 26 year-old Derek Paravicini in the street, you might be drawn to judgment. He is blind, has the intelligence of a three-year old, and cannot dress or feed himself.  But if you listened to him [...]

Eighteen-year-old Dustin Carter, has no legs and almost no arms. Two days ago, he qualified in Ohio’s Division II wrestling tournament, finishing third in his region and staking a claim to being one of the best wrestlers in the state.
“His perseverance speaks for itself,” said Scott Goodpaster, Carter’s trainer. “He wants to win. He wakes [...]

So many people work in order to make a living. And an inspired minority are living because they love their work.
A central theme of our work at The Secretan Center is inviting people to listen to their hearts and follow their passion when choosing their work; to think about, and possibly end, their current work, [...]

I lead two lives. One is dedicated to coaching and mentoring leaders and transforming organizational cultures so they become inspiring places for employees, customers, suppliers and communities. Thirty of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and 11 of Fortune’s Best Companies to Work for in America are our clients. And I speak to audiences all over the [...]