Reframe the Obstacles

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Author Ganel Lyn Condie Do you ever wake up in the morning and look around and feel that obstacles squash your energy, determination, and resolve to achieve your goals and dreams? You are certainly not alone. Since being forever stuck is not viable, what is the alternative? Ganel-Lyn Condie, advisor, author, and acclaimed speaker would tell you to become a steward. Here is her perspective: “Stewarding means you are in charge of something, responsible to manage it, or entrusted for watchcare. When you begin to have this outlook on life, it changes how to see the world, yourself, and obstacles.” In this CareerCast, Ganel-Lyn shares how to reframe challenges – and in the process make yourself stronger, more successful, and in charge of your career and life.

Aired December 16, 2022

Biography

Ganel-Lyn is a popular motivational speaker – known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity and spirit. She is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others. Ganel-Lyn loves teaching others with speaking and writing. She has experienced healing from a major chronic illness and is the mother to two miracle children. After the heart-breaking suicide of her 40 year old sister, Ganel-Lyn is constantly working towards prevention. Ganel-Lyn lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing principles that will empower others to live life with more joy. She is a regular television/radio guest and hosts the popular shows REAL TALK CFM and THE MIDDLE. Ganel-Lyn’s talks and books have now encouraged thousands of people all over the world. She loves growing older with her husband Rob and aims to keep learning and loving.

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