Chapleau Cree First Nation Project Management
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Email: Friday, April 24, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:21 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Subject: UPDATE: Proposal as of April 24th, 2015
Hi Brian,
Here is a copy of the most recent updated proposal. I think the Chief and Council will appreciate it very much.
Also, if you didn’t get the chance to watch it. Here is the video Sameena and Scott created for Nicolle Schuurman of Chapleau High School… https://youtu.be/bvdBcNKgWqU
It would be great if we could get them on board and impact your kids as well. Here is her contact info if you did not yet get a chance to speak with her - Nicolle Schuurman - [email protected] (705)864-1452
Many thanks,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:21 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Subject: UPDATE: Proposal as of April 24th, 2015
Hi Brian,
Here is a copy of the most recent updated proposal. I think the Chief and Council will appreciate it very much.
Also, if you didn’t get the chance to watch it. Here is the video Sameena and Scott created for Nicolle Schuurman of Chapleau High School… https://youtu.be/bvdBcNKgWqU
It would be great if we could get them on board and impact your kids as well. Here is her contact info if you did not yet get a chance to speak with her - Nicolle Schuurman - [email protected] (705)864-1452
Many thanks,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Email: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:44 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Subject: Hi Brian, Please Review The Updated Invoice...
Hi Brian,
I’m having a challenge finessing the wording you have given me to include in the invoice.
Could you please review the invoice and make any suggestions to make it bullet proof for your finance department?
I’ve included the PDF and Word document in this email.
Thanks for your partnership!
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:44 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Subject: Hi Brian, Please Review The Updated Invoice...
Hi Brian,
I’m having a challenge finessing the wording you have given me to include in the invoice.
Could you please review the invoice and make any suggestions to make it bullet proof for your finance department?
I’ve included the PDF and Word document in this email.
Thanks for your partnership!
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Email: Monday, April 20, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 20 2015
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Cc: 'Scott Gallagher'
Subject: Promised Proposal and Last Minute Opportunity to Transform Teens In Your Community For No Money!!!
Hi Brian,
I woke up to an interesting email and video from one of our non-profit partners, which I’ve included below.
Scott mentioned to you on our last call with him that he was going to talk to Sameena Fernandes, the Executive Director of one of his not-for-profits, Choice Empowered Youth, about the possibility of sponsoring the delivery of $21 thousand dollars’ worth of school programs that drastically reduce teen suicide, bullying and addictions of all sorts - to also impact the youth in your community!
Well, it seems Sameena had a conversation with Nicole Schuurman, the school principal at Chapleau High School. There is not only interest from the school in taking a look at these programs, BUT there is also a possibility that these life-saving & life-changing programs could be delivered for free IF they are delivered at least 30 days before the end of THIS school year.
Anyway, you gotta check out the video referenced in Sameena’s email to the school principal (below) to fully understand the story behind it, and the value to your community of bringing Scott in within the next few weeks rather than waiting until the fall.
NO pressure! It is merely another opportunity (and incentive) Scott created to leverage more value for your community AND without having to pay more money if you capitalize on the timing of this opportunity.
As promised, attached is the final proposal and invoice!
Best Regards,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
____________________________
Hi Nicole,
I had an interesting conversation this Sunday with Scott Gallagher, the creator of our school program curriculum. I know it’s short notice, but the conversation resulted in a time-sensitive opportunity for you to possibly get $21,000 worth of our programs into your school for free for this calendar school year.
It’s hard for me to clearly explain it all in writing on such short notice, so we created an impromptu video in hopes of sharing the story behind this possible opportunity for you and your students.
It involved leveraging off of an opportunity Brian Edwards (the Band Administrator from Chapleau Cree First Nation) is in the process of creating. Brian is working to bring in Scott Gallagher to his community to deliver management consulting programs for the staff in a few of his departments on the reserve.
Please reply as soon as possible after watching the video on this page <http://www.choiceempoweredyouth.org/chapleau-high.html>
I would love to speak with you soon.
Sameena Fernandes
Executive Director
Choice Empowered Youth
www.choiceempoweredyouth.org
416-452-8024
P.S. I also wanted to point out that you’ll notice in the video we say that your school is a First Nation school. We understand that is not the case and that you are located in the Town of Chapleau, and not on the Chapleau Cree reserve. Also, we mention Brian in the video and he is the Band Administrator over at Chapleau Cree First Nation.
____________________________
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Hi, Nicole, it's Sameena
Hi Nicole,
It’s Sameena! It was a real pleasure speaking with you!
Here is a link to videos of our school programs <http://www.setthemfree.tv/schools.html>, which have been successful in helping youth BREAK FREE of unwanted, unproductive, and destructive behaviours of ALL kinds. We have been able help even the most hard to reach youth build new positive habits and beliefs about who they are and what they can accomplish.
You can see clips of our youth programs in action HERE, which includes my keynote speech about my personal story of bullying. <http://www.setthemfree.tv/schools.html>
We deliver more than just a powerful keynote message, because no matter how inspiring it is, students will likely go back to their old habits. We custom create a special 4 week self-sustaining program with students that continues on after we leave the school. That way students have the power and are building NEW and POSITIVE habits that are important to them.
I would love to get your feedback!
Best Regards,
Sameena Fernandes
Executive Director
Choice Empowered Youth
www.choiceempoweredyouth.org
416-452-8024
Sent: Monday, April 20 2015
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Cc: 'Scott Gallagher'
Subject: Promised Proposal and Last Minute Opportunity to Transform Teens In Your Community For No Money!!!
Hi Brian,
I woke up to an interesting email and video from one of our non-profit partners, which I’ve included below.
Scott mentioned to you on our last call with him that he was going to talk to Sameena Fernandes, the Executive Director of one of his not-for-profits, Choice Empowered Youth, about the possibility of sponsoring the delivery of $21 thousand dollars’ worth of school programs that drastically reduce teen suicide, bullying and addictions of all sorts - to also impact the youth in your community!
Well, it seems Sameena had a conversation with Nicole Schuurman, the school principal at Chapleau High School. There is not only interest from the school in taking a look at these programs, BUT there is also a possibility that these life-saving & life-changing programs could be delivered for free IF they are delivered at least 30 days before the end of THIS school year.
Anyway, you gotta check out the video referenced in Sameena’s email to the school principal (below) to fully understand the story behind it, and the value to your community of bringing Scott in within the next few weeks rather than waiting until the fall.
NO pressure! It is merely another opportunity (and incentive) Scott created to leverage more value for your community AND without having to pay more money if you capitalize on the timing of this opportunity.
As promised, attached is the final proposal and invoice!
Best Regards,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
____________________________
Hi Nicole,
I had an interesting conversation this Sunday with Scott Gallagher, the creator of our school program curriculum. I know it’s short notice, but the conversation resulted in a time-sensitive opportunity for you to possibly get $21,000 worth of our programs into your school for free for this calendar school year.
It’s hard for me to clearly explain it all in writing on such short notice, so we created an impromptu video in hopes of sharing the story behind this possible opportunity for you and your students.
It involved leveraging off of an opportunity Brian Edwards (the Band Administrator from Chapleau Cree First Nation) is in the process of creating. Brian is working to bring in Scott Gallagher to his community to deliver management consulting programs for the staff in a few of his departments on the reserve.
Please reply as soon as possible after watching the video on this page <http://www.choiceempoweredyouth.org/chapleau-high.html>
I would love to speak with you soon.
Sameena Fernandes
Executive Director
Choice Empowered Youth
www.choiceempoweredyouth.org
416-452-8024
P.S. I also wanted to point out that you’ll notice in the video we say that your school is a First Nation school. We understand that is not the case and that you are located in the Town of Chapleau, and not on the Chapleau Cree reserve. Also, we mention Brian in the video and he is the Band Administrator over at Chapleau Cree First Nation.
____________________________
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Hi, Nicole, it's Sameena
Hi Nicole,
It’s Sameena! It was a real pleasure speaking with you!
Here is a link to videos of our school programs <http://www.setthemfree.tv/schools.html>, which have been successful in helping youth BREAK FREE of unwanted, unproductive, and destructive behaviours of ALL kinds. We have been able help even the most hard to reach youth build new positive habits and beliefs about who they are and what they can accomplish.
You can see clips of our youth programs in action HERE, which includes my keynote speech about my personal story of bullying. <http://www.setthemfree.tv/schools.html>
We deliver more than just a powerful keynote message, because no matter how inspiring it is, students will likely go back to their old habits. We custom create a special 4 week self-sustaining program with students that continues on after we leave the school. That way students have the power and are building NEW and POSITIVE habits that are important to them.
I would love to get your feedback!
Best Regards,
Sameena Fernandes
Executive Director
Choice Empowered Youth
www.choiceempoweredyouth.org
416-452-8024
Email: Friday, April 17, 2015
From: Brian Edwards [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 5:53 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hi...great draft! It speaks to the issues we are experiencing and presents an approach that is logical and understandable while encompassing our values and traditions. Some of the language may be perceived as raw but I think we need to keep it as is ...after all..we are identifying issues and problems and need to be clear about our intent. It looks great.
Sent from my iPhone
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 5:53 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hi...great draft! It speaks to the issues we are experiencing and presents an approach that is logical and understandable while encompassing our values and traditions. Some of the language may be perceived as raw but I think we need to keep it as is ...after all..we are identifying issues and problems and need to be clear about our intent. It looks great.
Sent from my iPhone
Email: Friday, April 17, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:13 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hey Brian,
It’s almost 4:00 am and I’m pumped!
I’m sending you the next category out of the 4 categories of the Closing Document, which is the methodology and general “Breakdown of How the Program is Run”
First, I’ve got to give credit where credit is due… Scott advised me if he were you, this would be a lot of information and seem pretty overwhelming. Scott asked that I put all the emails, and communications on this one link so you can look at it for your convenience. I’ve also included “Breakdown of How the Program is Run” piece that’s really rough.
I wish I could have done a better job because it is a first draft.
It might seem overwhelming to give feedback in writing on The Introduction as well as Breakdown of How the Program is Run. Therefore, what I’d like to ask to make it easier for you, is if we could schedule a call for this weekend. I’m available anytime today (Friday) until 3:30 pm or anytime on Saturday or Sunday (even in the evening!).
Please send a minimum of 3 different dates and times that would work to speak before Monday.
Here’s a link to the updated information - <http://www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html>
I’m really looking forward to getting your feedback so I can make this better.
Be Well,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:13 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hey Brian,
It’s almost 4:00 am and I’m pumped!
I’m sending you the next category out of the 4 categories of the Closing Document, which is the methodology and general “Breakdown of How the Program is Run”
First, I’ve got to give credit where credit is due… Scott advised me if he were you, this would be a lot of information and seem pretty overwhelming. Scott asked that I put all the emails, and communications on this one link so you can look at it for your convenience. I’ve also included “Breakdown of How the Program is Run” piece that’s really rough.
I wish I could have done a better job because it is a first draft.
It might seem overwhelming to give feedback in writing on The Introduction as well as Breakdown of How the Program is Run. Therefore, what I’d like to ask to make it easier for you, is if we could schedule a call for this weekend. I’m available anytime today (Friday) until 3:30 pm or anytime on Saturday or Sunday (even in the evening!).
Please send a minimum of 3 different dates and times that would work to speak before Monday.
Here’s a link to the updated information - <http://www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html>
I’m really looking forward to getting your feedback so I can make this better.
Be Well,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Email: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:34 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, Creating the Closing Document
Hello Brian,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly after our call. I will definitely make sure the invoice portion of the “Closing Document” we are creating together simply and powerfully describes the project and its associated total costs to support you in next Monday’s meeting with the Council.
In terms of what you can expect from me with regards to our writing of the “Closing Document”, Scott has suggested that I break down my writing process into the four categories of information you shared with us:
1. Introduction – The Story of the Problem
2. Desired Results
3. Breakdown of How the Program is Run
4. The Conclusion – Summary What Will Be Delivered
They will be the basis of the final document (2 - 4 pages max) which we will have created together – and, I’ll have it completed before you arrive to work on Monday morning.
I scheduled a consultation appointment with Scott this evening to help me plan and structure the timelines of what you can expect from me with regards to the 4 points above.
In the meantime, Scott advised me that your community story is the foundation by which all our work and programs will be built upon. Therefore, until my meeting with Scott tonight, I will focus ONLY on writing “the story” of the problems you are experiencing as a community.
Yesterday, Scott also shared with me that he cannot provide a customized solution with integrity until after knowing that YOU feel we understand and can properly articulate the pain and problems you and your community are experiencing in terms of what your values are.
Therefore, I have had my head deep into writing out your story since our call yesterday. I will email you a draft of something for you to look at late tonight to get your feedback on. If you get any inspired ideas, feel free to give me a shout out by email or my cell phone (647-987-0075) at any time of day or night (as it’s a very exciting time and I am really having fun working extra hours) so I can support you in your vision being powerfully communicated - and accepted by your Council next Monday!
And finally, here is the cell phone number of Trevor Vey 780-945-1195. Trevor is the Metis First Nation Business Manager whom you saw a video of with his team talking about their results after Scott’s work with their organization. Trevor will gladly answer any questions you may have about what his company was like before Scott arrived and what Scott’s process was to transform his company culture.
Best Regards,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
P.S. I’m not quite sure how to use the iPhone technology for IM just yet. Scott said he will loan me any one of his Apple devices that is not being used by his staff to make it easier to communicate.
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:34 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, Creating the Closing Document
Hello Brian,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly after our call. I will definitely make sure the invoice portion of the “Closing Document” we are creating together simply and powerfully describes the project and its associated total costs to support you in next Monday’s meeting with the Council.
In terms of what you can expect from me with regards to our writing of the “Closing Document”, Scott has suggested that I break down my writing process into the four categories of information you shared with us:
1. Introduction – The Story of the Problem
2. Desired Results
3. Breakdown of How the Program is Run
4. The Conclusion – Summary What Will Be Delivered
They will be the basis of the final document (2 - 4 pages max) which we will have created together – and, I’ll have it completed before you arrive to work on Monday morning.
I scheduled a consultation appointment with Scott this evening to help me plan and structure the timelines of what you can expect from me with regards to the 4 points above.
In the meantime, Scott advised me that your community story is the foundation by which all our work and programs will be built upon. Therefore, until my meeting with Scott tonight, I will focus ONLY on writing “the story” of the problems you are experiencing as a community.
Yesterday, Scott also shared with me that he cannot provide a customized solution with integrity until after knowing that YOU feel we understand and can properly articulate the pain and problems you and your community are experiencing in terms of what your values are.
Therefore, I have had my head deep into writing out your story since our call yesterday. I will email you a draft of something for you to look at late tonight to get your feedback on. If you get any inspired ideas, feel free to give me a shout out by email or my cell phone (647-987-0075) at any time of day or night (as it’s a very exciting time and I am really having fun working extra hours) so I can support you in your vision being powerfully communicated - and accepted by your Council next Monday!
And finally, here is the cell phone number of Trevor Vey 780-945-1195. Trevor is the Metis First Nation Business Manager whom you saw a video of with his team talking about their results after Scott’s work with their organization. Trevor will gladly answer any questions you may have about what his company was like before Scott arrived and what Scott’s process was to transform his company culture.
Best Regards,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
P.S. I’m not quite sure how to use the iPhone technology for IM just yet. Scott said he will loan me any one of his Apple devices that is not being used by his staff to make it easier to communicate.
Email: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:48 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: First Draft of "The Intro"
Hi Brian,
As I mentioned from my last email to you, Scott asked me to tackle “The Introduction” first, which talks about the problems and challenges you’re dealing with. And as I promised you in our last call with Scott, I want to share it with you to see if it accurately describes the problem because the solution will be based on that foundation.
I’ve provided you with three different formats of The Introduction depending on how you’d like to review it:
Please share your thoughts on whats missing, or what should be taken out, or what could make it better. As Scott mentioned, I’m not a very good writer, and I take this document very seriously. Please be really straight with me like Scott always is. Let me know what’s wrong with it, what you don’t like about it, and please don’t be concerned about my feelings because we both share a commitment to making this happen for your community.
I’d love to schedule a call with you or receive an email from you to let me know how I can edit it further.
Thank you so much for your partnership and support!
Michael Mekhail
647-987-0075
P.S. Here is the link again if it is easier to access since you are out of town www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:48 PM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: First Draft of "The Intro"
Hi Brian,
As I mentioned from my last email to you, Scott asked me to tackle “The Introduction” first, which talks about the problems and challenges you’re dealing with. And as I promised you in our last call with Scott, I want to share it with you to see if it accurately describes the problem because the solution will be based on that foundation.
I’ve provided you with three different formats of The Introduction depending on how you’d like to review it:
- Attached as a Microsoft Word document
- A link to a webpage: http://www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html,
- And I’ve included it at the bottom of this email
Please share your thoughts on whats missing, or what should be taken out, or what could make it better. As Scott mentioned, I’m not a very good writer, and I take this document very seriously. Please be really straight with me like Scott always is. Let me know what’s wrong with it, what you don’t like about it, and please don’t be concerned about my feelings because we both share a commitment to making this happen for your community.
I’d love to schedule a call with you or receive an email from you to let me know how I can edit it further.
Thank you so much for your partnership and support!
Michael Mekhail
647-987-0075
P.S. Here is the link again if it is easier to access since you are out of town www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html
| 2015_invoice_chapleau_cree_first_nation.docx |
Email: Friday, April 17, 2015
From: Michael Mekhail [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:13 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hey Brian,
It’s almost 4:00 am and I’m pumped!
I’m sending you the next category out of the 4 categories of the Closing Document, which is the methodology and general “Breakdown of How the Program is Run”
First, I’ve got to give credit where credit is due… Scott advised me if he were you, this would be a lot of information and seem pretty overwhelming. Scott asked that I put all the emails, and communications on this one link so you can look at it for your convenience. I’ve also included “Breakdown of How the Program is Run” piece that’s really rough.
I wish I could have done a better job because it is a first draft.
It might seem overwhelming to give feedback in writing on The Introduction as well as Breakdown of How the Program is Run. Therefore, what I’d like to ask to make it easier for you, is if we could schedule a call for this weekend. I’m available anytime today (Friday) until 3:30 pm or anytime on Saturday or Sunday (even in the evening!).
Please send a minimum of 3 different dates and times that would work to speak before Monday.
Here’s a link to the updated information - http://www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html
I’m really looking forward to getting your feedback so I can make this better.
Be Well,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:13 AM
To: 'Brian Edwards'
Cc: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'
Subject: Hi Brian, UPDATE: Breakdown of How the Program is Run
Hey Brian,
It’s almost 4:00 am and I’m pumped!
I’m sending you the next category out of the 4 categories of the Closing Document, which is the methodology and general “Breakdown of How the Program is Run”
First, I’ve got to give credit where credit is due… Scott advised me if he were you, this would be a lot of information and seem pretty overwhelming. Scott asked that I put all the emails, and communications on this one link so you can look at it for your convenience. I’ve also included “Breakdown of How the Program is Run” piece that’s really rough.
I wish I could have done a better job because it is a first draft.
It might seem overwhelming to give feedback in writing on The Introduction as well as Breakdown of How the Program is Run. Therefore, what I’d like to ask to make it easier for you, is if we could schedule a call for this weekend. I’m available anytime today (Friday) until 3:30 pm or anytime on Saturday or Sunday (even in the evening!).
Please send a minimum of 3 different dates and times that would work to speak before Monday.
Here’s a link to the updated information - http://www.setthemfree.tv/chapleau-cree-fn.html
I’m really looking forward to getting your feedback so I can make this better.
Be Well,
Michael Mekhail
Project Director
SET THEM FREE
www.setthemfree.tv
647-987-0075
The Introduction: The Problem
From Chief Keeter’s point of view, one of the biggest challenges with Indigenous people as a whole is that they are not healed and well. That has nothing to do with them being weak. A lesser people would have folded and crumbled a long time ago because of the genocide, residential schooling, the breaking down of families, the breaking down of language, the breaking down of culture, and the trauma caused by hundreds of years of occupation.
Indigenous people are very strong and have endured, but now gossip, apathy, and really unhealthy behaviour patterns run rampant in many communities. Chief Keeter feels that it’s very important to make the people strong again. Bringing back the language and culture is the key to have people healed and well. If people are not healed and well, the community is doomed from the start.
Until recently, your staff used to move as a team working for the same purpose, which is the betterment of the First Nation. Since then, the First Nation has lost its momentum in moving forward as a team.
The largest challenge is these little pockets of dissention from power groups that have a negative influence over other people in the community.
Another big problem is that no one is asking for help - especially from the person who can actually address the issue. Often staff are not even coming to their direct supervisor with their concerns. Instead, you are hearing second and third hand that there are issues. You end up hearing from people who are receiving services from the community that “THIS person is not happy” or “THIS person has talked about some work going on in the community in a negative light.” This paints the whole operation as a negative place to be, when it is actually one of the best places to ever be.
Then when you have to talk to an employee about respecting one another and the employee shoots back “Show me where it says that in the policy” – you know there’s a huge hurdle ahead of you. Respect is missing and it needs to be an integral part of the staff’s work ethic for people to start working together.
These pockets of dissention have created a tainted attitude to spread throughout the band. Now you’re seeing areas of bullying and negative attitudes about supervisors. More specifically, you’re not getting cooperation from the workers to adhere to the new supervisor in the Public Works Garage.
This stems from a situation with the Public Works Garage supervisor that was removed from the position. Since then, he has been a lead in a lot of the dissention that is taking place within the community. Not only does it seem like he punishing the operation, but is also trying to make a play for a position of power.
Over the last year, since the change in supervisors, staff are having a greater challenge to do the simple things. Supervisors are spending a lot more time addressing nonsensical issues as opposed to working to get projects done. There has been a huge downturn – not only in the ability of the people in the Public Works Garage department, but also some dissention throughout the rest of the First Nation when certain workers are in different departments themselves.
There has all been a lot of double talk and second talk – whispers in people’s ears – about facets of the operation. These off the cuff comments are not at all productive and they are certainly not based in any type of solution based approach. That dynamic is beginning to reach out to people who live in the community, who are receiving services in the community, and who have no business to be involved in that dynamic.
Indigenous people are very strong and have endured, but now gossip, apathy, and really unhealthy behaviour patterns run rampant in many communities. Chief Keeter feels that it’s very important to make the people strong again. Bringing back the language and culture is the key to have people healed and well. If people are not healed and well, the community is doomed from the start.
Until recently, your staff used to move as a team working for the same purpose, which is the betterment of the First Nation. Since then, the First Nation has lost its momentum in moving forward as a team.
The largest challenge is these little pockets of dissention from power groups that have a negative influence over other people in the community.
Another big problem is that no one is asking for help - especially from the person who can actually address the issue. Often staff are not even coming to their direct supervisor with their concerns. Instead, you are hearing second and third hand that there are issues. You end up hearing from people who are receiving services from the community that “THIS person is not happy” or “THIS person has talked about some work going on in the community in a negative light.” This paints the whole operation as a negative place to be, when it is actually one of the best places to ever be.
Then when you have to talk to an employee about respecting one another and the employee shoots back “Show me where it says that in the policy” – you know there’s a huge hurdle ahead of you. Respect is missing and it needs to be an integral part of the staff’s work ethic for people to start working together.
These pockets of dissention have created a tainted attitude to spread throughout the band. Now you’re seeing areas of bullying and negative attitudes about supervisors. More specifically, you’re not getting cooperation from the workers to adhere to the new supervisor in the Public Works Garage.
This stems from a situation with the Public Works Garage supervisor that was removed from the position. Since then, he has been a lead in a lot of the dissention that is taking place within the community. Not only does it seem like he punishing the operation, but is also trying to make a play for a position of power.
Over the last year, since the change in supervisors, staff are having a greater challenge to do the simple things. Supervisors are spending a lot more time addressing nonsensical issues as opposed to working to get projects done. There has been a huge downturn – not only in the ability of the people in the Public Works Garage department, but also some dissention throughout the rest of the First Nation when certain workers are in different departments themselves.
There has all been a lot of double talk and second talk – whispers in people’s ears – about facets of the operation. These off the cuff comments are not at all productive and they are certainly not based in any type of solution based approach. That dynamic is beginning to reach out to people who live in the community, who are receiving services in the community, and who have no business to be involved in that dynamic.
Breakdown of How the Program is Run
We will be delivering a 4 week self-sustaining program that will continue to get lasting results that begin after we leave the community. Our programs are based upon the foundational belief that the answer to people’s challenges lies within the people themselves. Scott is known to be a catalyst for people to rediscover their own strength, and use the tools they have to lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
We leverage the power, which already exists within in the people in your community, to create a new sense of happiness, health and productivity.
The process begins with Scott visiting your community one week before the delivery of the program. He will strategically meet key members of the community and staff individually and in groups. He will provide some coaching and training during this week in the form of one-on-one and group sit-downs with staff to find out what’s important to them.
After a week of working with individuals and different teams, Scott will bring all of the staff together and begin to co-create a 4 week team-based community program that builds upon the strengths that exist within the people. This program helps people help others (and themselves) achieve whatever is important to them both in their personal and professional lives.
The participants could be making daily and/or weekly commitments and build new habits based on whatever is most important to them. For example, participants who have a vision of bringing their native language to their children and community might choose to create a new daily commitment to dedicate some time to learn or teach their language.
The commitments participant will make in the 4 week program are geared towards creating more happiness and health for themselves and to help them get results in areas of their life that are personally important to them.
Profound results begin to happen during the 4 weeks after we leave, while we continue to support the participants of the 4 week program in whatever way they need support.
Ultimately, we create an environment where the people’s happiness and well-being is so nurtured and supported, where they are listened to and heard, so that when they go to work, they feel that’s the happiest and healthiest place in their entire life. Then when staff members hear negativity in the community, they won’t engage, because they’re so grateful to have this sanctuary.
Because the focus is on solutions and not the problem you’ll notice a drastic reduction in gossiping, workplace bullying, blaming, complaining, and power struggles. We cause these results by NOT attacking people or problems. Instead, we are there to listen, understand, and support each individual to create habits over a 4 week period of time, which will cause them to enjoy more happiness, energy, self-esteem, and look forward to coming to work more often. This happens to everyone who chooses to be a part of the 4 week program.
It’s not a program about fixing broken people. It IS about empowering people to be able to achieve what’s important to them. It’s NOT about compromising happiness and health for results. It IS about creating a WIN-WIN-WIN for everybody.
Depending on what support is required by your staff throughout the entire 4 week program, we can have ongoing phone coaching for the 4 weeks, weekly customized video training to support participants with challenges based on the dynamics of the group, create a community page on Facebook as an open forum for participants to tell us their challenges and get video messages and updates, open email communication to support participants. We will create an accountability system to support participants in habits they want to build, break, or reduce. What’s more is that, we set up meeting structures which will be customized to build that sense of community and team.
I’ve included our 4 week program manual that is customized for your community. Inside, you’ll get the spirit and methodology of our programs and why our programs are accepting and all inclusive to ALL people. To sum up the spirit of our work, we believe you cannot manipulate, control, or convince anyone to do anything that they don’t want to in their heart. Our approach is unique. We focus on only finding out what’s important to each individual and having them do what they want to do because the truth, strength, and power lies within them.
Although Scott is a management consultant, he has roots working with people suffering from addictions and ALL kinds of destructive behaviours. His corporate training programs have helped people with all types of addiction such as gossiping complaining, blaming, and negativity.
Although Scott's aren't addiction related and are staff training and corporate training, his expertise in addictions come into play as many people in your community have unconventional addictions such as blaming, gossiping, complaining, and whatever behaviours. You could almost say they have addictive behaviours! Because Scott has an incredible ability to cause breakthrough results in people with the most impossible habits people call addictions, I thought it would be appropriate to share some testimonies from experts who talk about his methodology, and approach as well as the results he produces.
We leverage the power, which already exists within in the people in your community, to create a new sense of happiness, health and productivity.
The process begins with Scott visiting your community one week before the delivery of the program. He will strategically meet key members of the community and staff individually and in groups. He will provide some coaching and training during this week in the form of one-on-one and group sit-downs with staff to find out what’s important to them.
After a week of working with individuals and different teams, Scott will bring all of the staff together and begin to co-create a 4 week team-based community program that builds upon the strengths that exist within the people. This program helps people help others (and themselves) achieve whatever is important to them both in their personal and professional lives.
The participants could be making daily and/or weekly commitments and build new habits based on whatever is most important to them. For example, participants who have a vision of bringing their native language to their children and community might choose to create a new daily commitment to dedicate some time to learn or teach their language.
The commitments participant will make in the 4 week program are geared towards creating more happiness and health for themselves and to help them get results in areas of their life that are personally important to them.
Profound results begin to happen during the 4 weeks after we leave, while we continue to support the participants of the 4 week program in whatever way they need support.
Ultimately, we create an environment where the people’s happiness and well-being is so nurtured and supported, where they are listened to and heard, so that when they go to work, they feel that’s the happiest and healthiest place in their entire life. Then when staff members hear negativity in the community, they won’t engage, because they’re so grateful to have this sanctuary.
Because the focus is on solutions and not the problem you’ll notice a drastic reduction in gossiping, workplace bullying, blaming, complaining, and power struggles. We cause these results by NOT attacking people or problems. Instead, we are there to listen, understand, and support each individual to create habits over a 4 week period of time, which will cause them to enjoy more happiness, energy, self-esteem, and look forward to coming to work more often. This happens to everyone who chooses to be a part of the 4 week program.
It’s not a program about fixing broken people. It IS about empowering people to be able to achieve what’s important to them. It’s NOT about compromising happiness and health for results. It IS about creating a WIN-WIN-WIN for everybody.
Depending on what support is required by your staff throughout the entire 4 week program, we can have ongoing phone coaching for the 4 weeks, weekly customized video training to support participants with challenges based on the dynamics of the group, create a community page on Facebook as an open forum for participants to tell us their challenges and get video messages and updates, open email communication to support participants. We will create an accountability system to support participants in habits they want to build, break, or reduce. What’s more is that, we set up meeting structures which will be customized to build that sense of community and team.
I’ve included our 4 week program manual that is customized for your community. Inside, you’ll get the spirit and methodology of our programs and why our programs are accepting and all inclusive to ALL people. To sum up the spirit of our work, we believe you cannot manipulate, control, or convince anyone to do anything that they don’t want to in their heart. Our approach is unique. We focus on only finding out what’s important to each individual and having them do what they want to do because the truth, strength, and power lies within them.
Although Scott is a management consultant, he has roots working with people suffering from addictions and ALL kinds of destructive behaviours. His corporate training programs have helped people with all types of addiction such as gossiping complaining, blaming, and negativity.
Although Scott's aren't addiction related and are staff training and corporate training, his expertise in addictions come into play as many people in your community have unconventional addictions such as blaming, gossiping, complaining, and whatever behaviours. You could almost say they have addictive behaviours! Because Scott has an incredible ability to cause breakthrough results in people with the most impossible habits people call addictions, I thought it would be appropriate to share some testimonies from experts who talk about his methodology, and approach as well as the results he produces.
"Inclusivity, generosity, acceptance and non-judgment characterize Scott Gallagher's approach...One does not have to agree with everything he states or advocates—indeed, he makes no demand that we do!—to recognize the value of his method, which is to empower [people], no matter what age, with the choice and possibility of transforming negative compulsions into positive commitments.”
- Dr. Gabor Mate author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction
"In a field where many are rehashing old ideas with little innovation, Scott Gallagher is encouraging us, with an unusual passion, to grow in our understanding and awareness of what motivates us to engage in unwanted behaviors or habits. He does so in a manner that empowers people and guides them to changing behaviors they really never believed they could."
- Dr. Lee Jampolsky, author of How to Say Yes When Your Body Says No
Summary of The Problem & The Program Breakdown
The Problem:
Breakdown of How The Program is Run:
- Gossip, apathy, “crabs in the bucket” mentality, and unhealthy behaviour patterns run rampant in many First Nation communities – there is a lot of healing to be done.
- Chapleau Cree First Nation has lost the momentum it once had in moving forward as a team.
- Staff are not asking for help from the person who can actually address the issue. Instead, supervisors are hearing second and third hand that there are issues.
- Respect is missing and certain staff do not feel they need to be respectful to one another.
- Pockets of dissention from little power groups have caused a tainted attitude to spread to people in the community who are being served by the First Nation.
- There are areas of bullying, negative attitudes and a lack of cooperation from the workers towards the new supervisor in the Public Works Garage.
- Staff are having a greater challenge to do the simple things. Supervisors are spending a lot more time addressing nonsensical issues as opposed to working to get projects done.
Breakdown of How The Program is Run:
- We will be delivering a 4 week self-sustaining program that will cause lasting results that begin after we leave the community.
- The process begins with Scott visiting your community one week before the creation of the 4 week program.
- Scott will strategically meet key staff members, the chief and council, and members of the community individually and in groups. He will provide coaching and training during this week in the form of one-on-one and group sit-downs to find out what’s important to each individual.
- After one week of working with individuals and different teams, Scott will bring all of the participants together to co-create a 4 week team-based community program that builds upon the strengths that already exists within them.
- Participants will make daily and/or weekly commitments and build new habits geared towards helping them get results in areas of their life that are personally and professionally important to them.
- Throughout the entire 4 week program depending on what support is required by your staff, we provide:
- Ongoing phone coaching for the 4 weeks after we leave the community
- Weekly customized video training to support participants with challenges
- A community page online (i.e. Facebook or private web page) as an open forum for participants to tell us their challenges and get video messages and updates
- Open email communication to support participants
- An online accountability system to support participants in habits they want to build, break, or reduce
- Customized meeting structures to build that sense of community and team
- Our 4 week program manual that is customized for your community
- You’ll notice a drastic reduction in gossiping, workplace bullying, blaming, complaining, and power struggles. Staff will begin to enjoy more happiness, energy, self-esteem, and look forward to coming to work more often.
- Ultimately, we create a work environment where the people’s happiness and well-being is nurtured and supported, that they feel that’s the happiest and healthiest place in their entire life.