Dr. Ganz Ferrance | SpeakerHub

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Registered Psychologist, Dr. Ganz Ferrance, is a Speaker, Author, and Coach. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and an MA in Developmental and Educational Psychology. He’s the former Public Education Coordinator and former Vice-President of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. He holds the John C. Patterson Media Award from the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta and the Rosalina Smith Award from the National Black Coalition of Canada for Exceptional and Prolonged Service from An Individual from the

Black Community Conducting a Business.

Since the early ‘90’s, Dr. Ganz has been helping individuals, couples, families, and corporations beat BURNOUT, reduce their levels of stress, improve their relationships, and enjoy more success.

Dr. Ganz’s unorthodox and witty presentation style combined with his deep warmth and magnetic presence opens audiences up to think differently about their challenges and move to a place of confidence in knowing what their next steps are.

Known for working with the toughest of the tough including fourth generation gang members, hardened oil and gas workers, battle tested CEOs and entrepreneurs, and stressed out law enforcement officers, Dr. Ganz is truly a master at showing people strategies that they can implement immediately for sustainable results.

He shows people in these high stress occupations no-nonsense, practical strategies to stay focused, make healthy decisions under pressure and boost communication skills to reduce conflict during difficult situations.

This approach has made him a sought-after public speaker—

with audiences in the United States and Canada enjoying his

fun, engaging, and life-changing presentations on beating

stress and building superior relationships.

Current position (1)

Speaker/Author/Coach

AskDrGanz.com

Achievements (1)

Vice President of Psychologists Association of Alberta

Degrees (3)

Ph.D, Counseling Psychology

Andrews University

1999

M.A., Educational Psychology

Andrews University

1991

B. Sc. Psychology

University of Alberta

1987

Presentations

Presentations (4)

The Me Factor: Make Smart Decisions ● Eliminate Burnout ● Maximize Your Strength

The fastest growing category of disability costs to Canadians is depression. A lot of the time, when you are working really hard, no matter how much you put in, you can still feel weak, ashamed & overwhelmed. You can feel like you don’t live up to the expectations of others-or the ones in your own head. Men lack self-care & feel the societal pressures to perform, causing them to burnout, lash out & depersonalize. Women tend to be over-giving, leaving them exhausted, wondering why they are not enough & feeling underappreciated. High stress in the workplace causes bad decision-making which compromises productivity and growth. Learn how to optimize your energy & rediscover your power.

In this lively and engaging presentation, you will:
- Identify how burnout causes low performance
- Discover how/where you’re depleting yourself (and what to do about it)
- Learn how to make smart decisions under pressure
- Understand what you can contribute and where you fit in a rapidly changing workplace

Communicating Under Pressure: How to Get Control and Manage Difficult Situations

When you are under stress, the sympathetic nervous system takes over (your brain basically de-evolves). You feel threatened so the filter between your thoughts & your mouth doesn’t work anymore. This shows up as weird body language, confusing facial expressions & words that can easily be misinterpreted. You also interpret what you hear from whatever emotion you are having at the time instead of a place of logic & objectivity. The result is conflict, poor decision-making and substandard work. All of which escalates difficult situations, making it harder to move forward with positive solutions.

In this strategic presentation, you will:
- Stop a simple discussion from suddenly degenerating into Armageddon
- Avoid the most common mistakes people make when communicating (what to do instead)
- Make sure your REAL point gets across and you TRULY get what the other person is trying to say
Recognize the early warning signs & how to take back control when your emotions are running the show

Boost Your Bottom Line: Build Healthy, Happy, Engaged Employees

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), 70% of Canadians stated that their work experience impacted their mental health negatively; and 78% reported mental health as the primary reason for missing work. Poor self-esteem, anger, depression, anxiety, stress… affects the workplace like poison. Employees disengage, complain all the time, don’t play well with others and suck the energy out of every room they walk into. This causes lower productivity, crappy morale and higher turnover.
You/your teams will be able to identity the signs of struggles earlier in the process & be able to pivot to well-being before it causes disruption in your employee’s lives and your company’s bottom line.

In this insightful presentation, you will:
- Understand the role of the mind-body connection in creating well-being
- Learn how to ignite your team with purpose -- motivating them to greater happiness and productivity
- Root out the hidden beliefs & habits that hold you and your team back

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: Healing Steps for Marginalized People & Allies

*Time/Duration can be adjusted.

"Take The Lead!"
Build a powerful and truly inclusive culture in your organization and reap the cultural and financial benefits. Tap into your strength, be a leader in anti-racism, and create a positive legacy for your organization.

Through this powerful presentation you will discover how to:
- Identify the causes, and recognize the symptoms of stress among minority and marginalized people
- Mitigate your unconscious biases that unwittingly create exclusion
- Reinforce and strengthen your awareness and appreciation of cultural differences
- Respectfully handle conflict brought about by diversity to foster inclusion for all
- Understand the impact of, and effectively handle micro-aggressions
- Build strategies to embrace anti-racism and allyship in your workplace
- Advocate for the psychological safety and well-being of all employees
- Improve morale
- Build cohesive teams

Past talks (14)

Cyberbullying: Recovery & Protection

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada

October 1, 2020

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor Part 3 (Faculty & Students)

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

November 6, 2020

Make Smart Decisions, Eliminate Burnout, and Maximize Your Strength

Business of Design Conference

Las Vegas, NV, USA

January 25, 2020

The ME Factor

Northwest Mutual Wealth Management Company Annual Conference

Chicago, IL, USA

September 4, 2019

The ME Factor

Raintree Financial Solutions Inc.

Edmonton, AB, Canada

September 18, 2020

EBC Real Talk About Race

Evolutionary Business Council Annual Conference

San Antonio, TX, USA

January 18, 2020

Say Hello to Your Unconscious Racial Bias

Evolutionary Business Council Deep Dive

Virtual

April 23, 2021

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor Part 2

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor (Faculty)

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

March 13, 2020

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor Part 1

Surviving COVID-19 and The ME Factor (Students)

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

March 3, 2020

Surviving the Pandemic

Alberta Pharmacist's Association (Leadership In Service)

Edmonton, AB, Canada

November 17, 2020

The ME Factor

NCSG CRANE & HEAVY HAUL

Edmonton, AB, Canada

February 3, 2021

Managing Stress as a Black Leader

United Church of Canada Black Clergy Network

Virtual

June 3, 2020

Mental Health and Resilience

PrepSkills - Online Preparation for Parents & Teachers

Virtual

April 29, 2020

Better Boundaries for the Successful Entrepreneur

Business of Design Conference

Toronto, ON, Canada

January 20, 2017

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How To Battle Burnout

The ME Factor

Overcoming Anxiety and STRESS

Entrepreneurs and Stress

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Books & Articles (9)

The ME Factor

The Ferrance Group,

2018

4 Steps To Beating Burnout

Men's Psychological Health at Work and at Home

Are You Burned Out? Do You Even Know?

4 Ways To Kill Your Relationship Without Trying

Bad Boss

The ABCs of Assertiveness

7 Reasons to Forgive Anyone and Anything that Ever Hurt You

Performance Is Performance: How Sports Psychology Can Help Calm Your Presentation Nerves

Expertise (56)

Awards & certifications (5)

Registered Psychologist (Alberta)

College of Alberta Psychologists, License 2302

1996

CMHA Special Service Award

Canadian Mental Health Association (Alberta Division)

2019

Rosalind Smith Award

National Black Coalition of Canada – Edmonton

2012

John G. Paterson Media Award

Psychologists Association of Alberta

2009

Evolutionary Business Council's MORE Award

Evolutionary Business Council

2020

Reviews

Testimonials (1)

I have had the opportunity to see Dr. Ganz speak on a number of times, have watched him on television, and recently interviewed Ganz on my radio show. If you are looking for a radio guest or speaker to help people learn how to build stronger family relationships, manage and reduce stress, and live with more joy and purpose, I highly recommend Ganz!
Charmaine Hammond
Resolving Workplace Conflict
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