“If somehow we all learned that our potential is unlimited, wow what a different world we’d have.” – Derrick Sweet

Derrick Sweet is best known as a popular corporate keynote speaker and author of three highly celebrated books: Healthy Wealthy and Wise, Get the Most Out of Life, and You Don't Have to Die to Go to Heaven; but his journey, of course, didn’t start there.

Prior to starting the Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation, Derrick was a Senior Investment Advisor and Vice-President of one of the largest bank-owned investment firms in Canada. A pivotal life decision turned Derrick’s primary life focus 180 degrees from making money to making a difference.

Derek is now the Chairman and Founder of the Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation, the parent company of the Certified Coaches Federation™. He developed Cognitive Reflex Conditioning®, which is a four-step behavior modification process that empowers people to reframe how they approach and achieve their goals. This life-changing coaching model, which has been endorsed by psychologists around the world, is only available through the Certified Coaches Federation® Life Coach Certification Training programs and the Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Coaching Program.

Together with his wife Marsha, Derrick’s purpose and joy is to help people get out of their own way, so they can make the most of their time on earth and realize a fulfilled and meaningful life within their own backyard, their community and truly globally.

Show Notes

[02:04] Patrick introduces his next guest, Derrick Sweet.

[03:50] Derrick and Patrick get their show on the road!

[04:47] ​Derrick breaks down his elevator pitch into something easy and simple {and a little cooler}.

[06:03] The evolution of Derrick’s business starts with a proverb, then a dot com.

[07:20] Derrick shares his back story of Bay Street to Life Coach starting with dropping out of school, hitchhiking across Canada and a life-changing book.

[09:27] Quitting school at 16 could have had greater consequences for Derrick were it not for having great parents who believed in him.

[11:50] Self-actualization is an early learning for Derrick, developing our lives to its fullest potential, and a recurring theme in his life and his work.

[13:18] Derrick expands on his informal definition of self-actualization and what it means to “help people get out of their own way” within the programming of Healthy, Wealthy and Wise.

[17:03] Spiritual Wealth TV. Derrick talks about a meaningful component of his work: monthly conversations that provide depth for their clients about ways of being your best self: meaning, fulfillment, contribution, purpose, joy, experiences, adventure.

[19:43] Ok, how do we get to that and get out of our own way? Derrick lays it out in three parts of who we are: me, myself and I (Intention).

[24:41] Intentionality and mindfully choosing our language creates the reality we live.

[28:15] Derrick’s journey of self-discovery produced two co-existing roads: his primary focus on making money on Bay Street, his secondary focus on spiritual and emotional development. That is, until his integrity forced him to choose.

[31:50] The unfolding of Derrick’s new chapter once he made that decision. It wasn’t easy, but fulfillment and contribution drove him forward.

[34:19] Stumbling on opportunities and taking action (the latter being the important ingredient). Derrick finds opportunities to produce meaningful work and provide accessible, meaningful platforms for others to excel with the Certified Coaches Federation (CCF).

[35:44] Derrick’s Mom was the catalyst for his entrepreneurial flair, but as her business grew and his Dad got involved, he watched them both flourish and grow to create a great influence in his life.

Episode #52 – Derrick Sweet - Healthy, Wealthy and Wise by Patrick Francey

“Trust is an action, it’s what we do through conversation. Trust is built, sustained and rebuilt when violated, through conversation.”

Kari Granger is the founder and CEO of The Granger Network, an executive and leadership development firm. Considered a thought leader in her field, Kari leads with authenticity, bravery and relevance and collaborates with a specialized team of coaches and consultants who work with client leaders at every organizational level resulting in impressive organizational transformations.

Recently Kari and her team have uncovered a specialized approach to cultural mis-alignment post-mergers and acquisitions which has powerfully and positively impacted organizational performance, engagement and culture.The Granger Network supports clients that span the globe, from individual leaders to national and international associations, institutions, military units, corporations, and organizations with special emphasis in healthcare, military and higher education.

A decorated former U.S. Air Force officer, Kari is a subject matter expert in both applying and teaching the concepts of transformative leadership under the most challenging conditions. She has worked in close

coordination with numerous branches of the U.S. armed forces and governmental agencies to achieve breakthrough mission performance, from solving airlift logistical challenges and leading U.S. troops under enemy fire during combat duty in Iraq to cultural alignment work for Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) activities. She empowers leaders in all realms, to create tangible results in the areas they are committed to.

Kari studied at the Bonch-Bruevich Saint-Petersburg State University of Telecommunications in Saint

Petersburg, Russia, is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a B.S. in

Behavioral Sciences, holds an M.A. in Education Leadership from the University of New Mexico, and

is an ICF Professional Certified Coach.

As a mother and wife with a strong voice in the world, Kari has a special interest in working with powerful

leaders who also have a profound commitment to being present for their family while fulfilling on their

personal global purpose.

Show Notes

[02:08] Patrick introduces his next guest: Kari Granger

[03:51] Kari and Patrick get their conversation fired up.

[04:42] Kari shares what she’s got going on right now. In a word: growing!

[05:36] Granger Network – what is it, and how do Kari and her team of coaches and consultants support their clients?

[07:16] Kari describes the kind of client teams they are working with and the special niche that the Granger Network has discovered and refined.

[08:55] Kari and her team excel in the interesting human-side of large corporate change, supporting all stakeholders in being heard and great culture not only cultivated but championed.

[10:39] Kari affirms that changes in any business must start with the leaders. There is no compromise for leaders to first attend to their own challenges if they want to achieve positive and powerful change within their organization.

[12:48] Kari breaks down the three domains of leadership and management competence. Manage, adapt and transform.

[16:35] Kari’s overarching leadership philosophy.

[18:14] Expanding on her definition a little further, Kari talks about “fundamental cares” [or concerns] for stakeholders.

[20:57] In working with and developing leaders, Kari’s primary goal is to expand their range and achieve a rich arsenal of qualities and resources from which to draw to achieve foundational success.

[24:14] Kari and Patrick circle back to allowing authentic frustration and anger to show up in service to an outcome vs. a trigger. Acting from triggers constrict leadership range.

Episode #51 Kari Granger: Trust, Authenticity & Commitment by Patrick Francey

You see your average person...and they want to have a better life; how do I help them get a better life? They’re inspiring me, I’m inspiring them and it’s not all about money. At end of the day it’s fulfilling to help people and see people getting ahead. I’m really enjoying that part of the journey.” – Trevis McConaghy

Growing up in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Trevis McConaghy was the next generation of “farmer” in a line of farmers who had come from Ireland and Norway. Growing up, he had lots of pigs and a few cattle and was cleaning the barn before he started kindergarten.

Being an entrepreneur was encoded in Trevis’ DNA and while still in his teens, his parents backed him and his brothers to buy their first farmland. Expansion was next, and they kept growing their farm to 10,000 acres; 3,000 of which he still owns.

Trevis completed two degrees in University; Agriculture Economics as well as a Bachelor of Commerce. It was after completing his second degree, back on the farm, time on his hands during the slower months of winter that he decided to get his hands dirty and bought his first home. From that experience he learned about drywall, framing, flooring, electrical and plumbing which gave him the necessary groundwork to start growing his real estate portfolio. And grow it he certainly did.

Employing numerous creative buying strategies combined with an unquenchable desire to grow his business Trevis has bought and sold well over one hundred doors so far. With a solid foundation in residential real estate, Trevis is venturing into multi-family, commercial and industrial deals and has even physically moved a house from Alberta to Saskatchewan!

At the core of Trevis’ accomplishments is his desire to give back. Not only is he of massive contribution within the REIN and real estate investment community, Trevis also gives four scholarships at the University of Saskatoon to students who are active in the community. His assertion is that for every hour he donates, it comes back to him 300 percent.

Travel is one of Trevis’ great passions and as he expands his business, he further expands his opportunities to create travel memories. Newly married this year, Trevis is excited about creating more memories with his wife and growing their life, together.

Show Notes

[02:00] Patrick introduces his next guest in the REIN Member series: Trevis McConaghy

Trevis and Patrick plow into it!

Trevis gives us his speedy thirty second elevator pitch.

[05:04] Let’s dig into Trevis’ farming background in Melfort, SK and the catalyst that had him more vigorously pursue real estate investing.

[06:17] Trevis describes how he and his family started with farming and the expansion they undertook. Innovation has always been at the forefront of their business which planted the seed for Trevis’ investing pursuits.

[10:10] Trevis outlines the scope of the sizable investment required for the type of machinery they’re using in their farming endeavours.

[12:23] Trevis comes from a lineage of farmers so it was natural for him to get involved. His entrepreneurial spirit was pretty much ingrained in his DNA.

[13:43] Although the farm is still operating, Trevis talks about how his role shifted along with his business of real estate investing which he began to grow aggressively.

[15:14] Providing some context for how he grew his business, Trevis talks about the beginnings of his real estate investing journey starting in the year 2000 and the continuum to 2010 where he started aggressively buying.

[18:35] Prior to farming full time, Trevis talks about his academic adventures, achieving two degrees in Agriculture Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce.

[19:48] Trevis explains his strategies for real estate investing in Saskatchewan that include buy, renovate, increase value, generate cash flow, mortgage pay-down,

Episode #50 – Trevis McConaghy, Cultivating the Seeds of Growth by Patrick Francey

There is a gift in every challenge that we face in this life... everything that has happened to you is truly a gift if you can switch the perspective and look at it as a gift rather than poor me, why me...

Tahani Aburaneh is an infectiously positive force. She defied her humble beginnings in a Middle Eastern refugee camp and a sudden arranged marriage at 15 years old followed by a move away from her family in Jordan to Canada, to become the founder of five multi-million-dollar companies, trainer and coach for realtors and entrepreneurs and one of Canada’s top experts on real estate investing.

Tahani’s core belief that education brings freedom is profoundly evident in her journey. Her insatiable curiosity for learning and a natural inclination for entrepreneurialism kept Tahani’s perspective on possibility vs. apathy. Once she chose to become a single parent, self-reliance kicked those skills into high gear. While her initial motivation was keeping a roof over her kids’ heads, Tahani’s drive produced financial freedom far beyond her expectation.

“The more I helped people, the more I got helped.” At the core of her business is a genuine desire to understand all people and their needs. Giving back and paying it forward is of vital importance to Tahani. She is a global advocate for education, a leader in women’s financial empowerment and a champion for wealth creation through real estate investing. Her most recent undertaking truly ignited a F.I.R.E. in Tahani. In November, her organization Females In Real Estate held the first real estate conference exclusively for women designed for connection, collaboration, and community.

A proud mother of two, dedicated daughter to her parents, supportive sibling to her 7 brothers and 2 sisters, world traveler and champion for many, Tahani has a full life and is immensely grateful for it all.

Show Notes

[02:08] Patrick introduces his next guest in the REIN Member series, Tahani Aburaneh

[03:36] Nancy and Patrick get fired up

[03:48] Tahani’s talkin’ at TedEx in Toronto! She shares what her talk will be about.

[04:50] Tahani is no one trick pony. She gives us a glimpse of what she’s up to in the world of business.

[05:57] Tahani describes when and how she got involved with real estate investing and what prompted her desire to share with and teach others.

[08:31] A look at how Tahani International began.

[09:10] Tahani travels back to her roots in Jordan, the special relationship she shared with her Dad, her humble beginnings and how all of that shaped who she is today.

[13:28] Her earliest memories of life were amid war in a refugee camp at the age of five, but Tahani’s perspective is focused on gratitude for all that she did have and being together with her family.

[15:20] What did an unexpected arranged marriage at 15 years old mean for Tahani and how she perceived her future?

[17:24] Tahani shares a bit about the challenges that came with suddenly navigating through all the adult responsibilities of marriage, plus coming to a new country and learning a new language while still a young teenager.

[18:50] Trust. Although she didn’t feel happy being married and having these changes in her life, Tahani was committed not only to trust, but also to work everyday on her big WHY. Her children and her education towards freedom. Her own and for her family in Jordan.

[22:47] Making the choice to leave her marriage 22 years later and become a single parent brought Tahani the gift of fierce self reliance together with focus, determination, asking for what she wanted in her world as a realtor and accepting the help and business she received.

[25:30] An entrepreneur from the start, Tahani was naturally drawn to the idea of being a realtor which matched her love of working with people to he...

Episode #49 – Tahani Aburaneh, The Power of Perspective by Patrick Francey

“The Wela Way is really all about bringing together information and sharing it in a way that people can create really abundant, extraordinary lives that have meaning. They’re going to be happy at the end of their life; they’re not going to have regrets.” – Nancy Phillips

Nancy Phillips hails from Toronto, Ontario where she grew up in a family of six, with a healthy understanding of money and saving for the future. She was managing her money (her allowance) at the young age of seven, started working for her father at fourteen and had two additional jobs by time she was sixteen. After a life-changing motorcycle accident at the age of eighteen, Nancy’s competitive sports ambitions were set aside, and bigger questions emerged about how she could contribute to the world.

For over twenty-five years, Nancy worked in the sports medicine and international corporate medical world. She became a financial health author and speaker after a series of major life events left her questioning what exactly she needed to teach her children for them to lead meaningful, happy and successful lives. She wanted a comprehensive and simple program that combined personal values and success concepts with basic financial skills and could not find what she was looking for. Nancy has combined her global research, personal experience, and desire for simplicity and relevance to develop effective methods which help people create a life of meaning and financial well-being.

Nancy’s Wela Way resources are for both adults and youth. Her Steps to Success guides for young adults and parents have been successfully reviewed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and are used internationally by families and financial professionals with their clients. She also developed a series of Zela Wela Kids financial storybooks which have been successfully piloted with over 1,900 elementary school children. Nancy’s work has been featured in media outlets such as ABC news, CBC news, Yahoo Finance, the Chicago Tribune and CNN.

Nancy’s passion is fueled by her adamant belief that early financial education should be accessible to all families and her motivation is fueled by the positive impact her resources create.

Show Notes

[02:02] Patrick introduces his next guest, Nancy Phillips

[04:47] Nancy and Patrick kick it off!

[05:03] Nancy gives us her elevator pitch plus a little bit about why she’s doing what she does.

[06:03] Witnessing the many gaps that exist around financial life skills, Nancy created a concept for teaching financial literacy to kids which became The Wela Way.

[07:39] Nancy describes how lack of education around money, finances and having a healthy relationship with these concepts is triggering serious mental and physical health issues and contributing to what she sees as a “catastrophic situation” in our society.

[11:53] Nancy takes us back to the events and challenges in her life which compelled her to start the financial education path with her own kids, then broaden her reach to help other families.

[15:54] Surviving a life-altering motorcycle accident at 18 intensifies Nancy’s understanding that she was meant to contribute to the world in a big way.

[19:46] Nancy talks about the competitive sports she was involved with prior to the accident and the subsequent corporate career she chose as a kinesiologist working to develop products to help orthopedic patients and people with injuries.

[21:57] Reflecting on the physical and emotional pain she experienced from her injury, her divorce and the faltering economy, Nancy recognizes the gifts and awareness that all of these challenges brought to her life.

[26:57] What was Nancy’s financial landscape as she embarked on her journey of financial literacy for her kids?

Episode #48 - Nancy Phillips - Wealth and Well Being: The Wela Way by Patrick Francey