My Biggest Takeaways from Lead Conference Canada

This past weekend, I attended the Lead Conference Canada 2023 in Saskatoon hosted by Corliss Rassyle. And it did not disappoint!

The speakers were top-notch, from Arlene Dickinson, Allan Kehler, Afua Agyeiwaa-Boateng, Jack Canfield, Kristina Kuzmic, and more. A personal development event like this is rare in Canada, let alone in a city so close by. Corliss and team did a phenomenal job and I am so thankful I attended. Some of my key takeaways that might offer you something…

1. Be in awe of your story – we are quick to look at everything we are doing wrong or want to fix. Instead, be in awe of your story and where you are – you have accomplished and overcome WAY more than you are giving yourself credit for.

2. "Crappy people are not happy people" – this wasn't said from a place of judgment, but of acknowledgment and compassion that when someone is crappy to you, it has more to do with them and their own struggle or unhappiness.

3. Focus on what you want. And talk about what you want, not what you don't want. Jack Canfield shared a slide with Martin Luther King Jr. that said, "I have a complaint." Point taken. Focus on the dream, not the complaint.

4. "I get it". This was a theme from many speakers that they felt less alone and were inspired to change when someone else said to them or made them feel like "I get it". There is nothing wrong with you. You are not alone. I promise you that someone out there gets it.

5. "What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail?" Or "What would you do if you had no limits?" This type of question is asked at any personal development event I have attended. And for me, for the past five years, the answer is always the same. Time to give up excuses and take action.

6. We must take 100% responsibility for our life and results. Not 50% or even 99%. 100.

7. When you find your voice, you will find your power. (I’m still letting this one sink in)

8. "I became successful when I was being me." Many shared that success came when they were authentic and being themselves. Refrain from letting social pressure or other people tell you what to do. Accept and love yourself – your greatness, your flaws and all. So how about I be me, and you be you, deal?

9. Do not eat Halloween chocolate in a dark auditorium. If you're not extra careful, you might end up with melted chocolate from the wrapper all over your shirt – just saying.

10. The power of one. One person can light a fire in someone else and make a difference. I want to be that for others. And I can think of many people who have done that for me. Will you be that person for someone?

Thank you to each of you I met or connected with at the event. I do so much of my business online, and I find it extra special when I get to meet someone in person who I had only known online before.

And finally, thank you and congratulations to Corliss and team for pulling off a transformational event. I hope you are super proud of yourself. You are living the power of one!

What takeaway resonates with you the most?  Send me an email or comment below.

All my best,

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Stacey L. Olson is a Leadership and Certified Positive Psychology Coach, has 15 years of corporate experience and has gone through her own transformational change from burning out to balanced in life while performing at a high level (both in her corporate career and own business). She works with professionals who want to work less, live more and be their best even with all the demands, high expectations and messiness of everyday life. Stacey is the founder of The Balanced Leader™ program and offers executive and leadership coaching, workshops, and speaking.