"Changing your words, changes your thoughts, and changes your feelings." A simple yet powerful concept. Zaheen Nanji, author, motivator and thought leader, says this often as she believes it is the key to resilience.

Zaheen has faced difficult times in her life from dealing with a stutter into her 20's, moving from Kenya to Canada at the age of 15 without her parents to battling breast cancer. It is through her up's and down's in life that have led her to where she is today, a sought-after transformational speaker on the topic of Resilience Reflex. She teaches her clients how to navigate life's up's and down's by thriving.

Her two biggest tips for making the most out of the unexpected? Have a routine and a support network. These two things can help set you up for success when change comes your way.