I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. One of my passions in life as motivational speaker is to communicate and teach others in the area of growth and development. There are many psychological and philosophical issues that we face in life and people need to know that these issues are experiences that bring us through life building experiences. There a many motivational topics, and leadership and employee development sessions available to your organization. As a communicator, my desire is to help facilitate the process of healing to those who are in need of a life changing experience and to coach individuals and businesses to grow and excel through life coaching.
I was born in St. Catherine’s, Ontario and raised in Thorold, Ontario in a family of eight children. You are right, I am from a large Italian family and yes, I am the baby. Of course, I was a mamma’s boy. It was through the experience of losing my mother in 1989 that has given me the compassion and empathy to reach out to others. She was the sweetest and dearest person in my life. My life did change and I took on a role that I want to share with others. When your world is broken and you are suffering through a life crisis you need to know that you are not alone. There is healing and help by working through your crisis.
My educational experience takes me to Tyndale College and University, where I received my Bachelor’s of Theology in 1990. I received my Funeral Directors and Embalming license from the Province of British Columbia in 1994. Then in 1996, I graduated from Trinity Western University with a Master of Theological Studies. My educational experience has greatly helped me to understand human behavior and thought. It also has helped me to practice continuous learning in my related fields.
My background is extensive and my experience in the area of motivational speaking and leadership development is vast. In my past 17 years, my work experience has been in providing support to bereaved families and bringing leadership training and development to my leadership team and employees. Also, I have been a guest speaker at many functions and have written many articles in trade magazines. I began my apprenticeship in Abbotsford, British Columbia with Woodlawn Funeral Home in 1992. The following four years, I was the Manager for Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home and Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home in Chilliwack. In the year 2000, I was transferred to Vancouver as the General Manager for Ocean View Funeral Home and Cemetery. In 2003, I became the Manager of Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Care Centre. As of May 2007, I was appointed as the Area Manager of the Fraser Valley Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes, which include Woodlawn and Henderson’s Funeral Homes in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission. I also oversee First Memorial Funeral Services in Aldergrove.
