Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. ~ George Bernard Shaw

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Welcome! Thanks for joining me in a place that merges both personal and professional insight, experience and moments that I choose to share. If you have come this far, you are committed and passionate about creating success. With the right tools in place you are ready to make change. I invite you to get to know me a bit better. I am that person who can help define your path and help you execute the change of course to ensure active results and professional growth. If you read something that sparks dialogue, please do drop me a line, via email or call.

WHAT'S LIFE WITHOUT LIVING?

WHAT'S LIFE WITHOUT LIVING?

posted by Dave Dame date-icon March 08, 2015

Most people count you out when you are born in the 70s with a perceived short life expectancy and physical limitations. This motivates you to exceed those expectations. My life was focused to being able to wake up another day, establishing myself professionally, and/or meeting the next goal or challenge I set for myself. Life was focused on proving them wrong. I have fought hard to overcome daily pains and logistical challenges to continue to get up each day. Pushing myself to achieve professional goals and helping enterprise organizations change…

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CAN'T STAND THE WORD

CAN'T STAND THE WORD "CAN'T"

posted by Dave Dame date-icon January 28, 2015

The word "Can't"bothers me. It strikes a nerve with me. When I hear the word "Can't" I interpret that as someone is not going to try. Can't is convenient. Can't is crippling. I hear they're not prepared to go through the struggle and effort. I hear that someone is not willing to pick themselves up when they fall. My wife and I recently relocated to a new city which meant I had to hire a whole new support staff to help me in the mornings at 5 AM with my personal care (shaving, showering, and dressing). This means I have to trust strangers to whom…

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Strong people cry too

Strong people cry too

posted by Dave Dame date-icon January 03, 2015

I usually pride myself as someone that is strong and can hold their emotions in check. The last few months have been pretty emotional for me. There are people you meet in your life that touch your heart in ways you never forget. In September I cried as I crossed the finish when I completed walking 5km. 18 months of training physically and mentally had helped me reach this goal and to honour Terry Fox by raising $30,000 for his foundation. In October I cried as one of my close friends passed away. Thinking back of all our special times we shared…

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