Description:

Change is constant. We experienced a lot of it over the last few years. It’s easy to get caught up in how the circumstances are always changing and nothing is clear. In this talk, I demonstrate through personal storytelling how when the rules of the game are always in flux, focusing on people leads to the win.

As the first Canadian winner of the TV series Survivor, I share my story of going from on-paper perfectionist to flexible, people-focused player. I persevered through being underestimated and figured out how to be successful in a game where the rules changed and looked very different from what I expected.

Learning Outcomes:

• How a people-focused mindset is the ultimate asset when navigating times of change

• How a fulsome life outside the “game” fuels perseverance and makes for a “better player”

• The importance of celebrating the rewarding parts of one’s work, even when facing adversity