"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." - Tony Robbins (born Feb 29)
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Expert Profiles
Our career test-drives have you matched with an expert in your dream field. These mentors show you the ropes of based on their own career. For some clients, this is an important next step as part of identifying a new career. For others, it is a day of unique and amazing experiences doing a job they've always been curious about.
All Challenge Factory Experts have been successful in their current career, job or activity for more than 5 years and love what they do.
Below are just a few examples from the over 120 experts we have waiting for you.
Melissa Axler, founder of Beneficial Living & Wellness is no stranger to grief. Having survived stage 3 advanced Breast Cancer 2.5 years ago, her entire view of the process of grieving changed. Trained in pediatric and adult palliative care,...
Mark Breslin was born and raised in Toronto, Canada in 1952. He graduated York University Honours with a B.A. in English Literature in 1974.
Soon after graduating, Breslin became Director of Theatre and Music for Harbourfront Corporation, an innovative cultural organization which...
As an illustrator, David Anderson works with a variety of clients from all over the world. With modern technology, location is seldom a problem. Working with design, balance, line, form and colour, either using traditional or digital methods, he takes on a variety of...
Scott Mathison co-founded Toronto’s Queen West Animal Hospital in 2000 and in 2008 opened Dundas West Animal Hospital near High Park. Together the thriving veterinary hospitals employ over thirty...
Lucie Shaw, along with her husband David, own and operate Nurse Next Door in Mississauga. The idea to start a business came to them during the time that they were looking for someone to take care of David's aging parents. When...
Dan Trommater is not your ordinary miracle worker. Dan works with organizations that want a unique approach to leadership and managment. His uniqueness comes from his use of magic to reinforce and illustrate key ideas and concepts critical to leaders (no matter where they are in the...
Brooks Hunter is the founder and principal filmmaker of Toronto-based Robanzo Pictures, a production company specializing in creating feature films, commercials, and music videos. Born in Vermont, U.S., Brooks grew up in Ottawa, Ontario with a video camera in his hands.
As a young teen,...
Companies across North America as looking at the demographics of their employees and customers and searching for ways to ensure they are attracting, retaining and sustaining their business with the best and brightest minds. Talent and Diversity management professionals work with...
Heidi Walters is truly a unique mentor and leader. A passionate advocate for the UN's Millennium Goals, Heidi is currently the Chief Protocol & Operations Officer at the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization, a Director at World of Hope International and the Founder...
Owner of a bustling, urban dojo that caters to children, youth and adults, Sensei Simonetta Mariani began her training in the Martial Arts in 1992. She is a fourth-degree black belt in Karate-Do & Jiu Jitsu, a fourth-degree black belt in Ancient Weaponry, a Laoshi level 1...
Some people know they have a calling early. For others, the realization comes more slowly over time. Sometimes, Challenge Factory clients have no intention of becoming clergy, but have always wondered what life must be like for those with this vocation.
Originally from...
Hendrik wasn't always a professional craftsman. He had a successful career as a lawyer until he decided to follow his passion and pick up his tools. He now operates his own fine furniture business, is a lecturer and teacher and successfully balances the variety of activities required...
