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Dr. Ganz Ferrance

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Canada
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English
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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
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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You don’t have to “go it alone” - Entrepreneurs and Stress
PLAN to reduce stress- plus take the time to PLAN
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)

Healthcare
Leadership
Social & Political
Family & Parenting
Health & Well-being
Mental health Diversity & Inclusion Communication Dealing with Stress Burnout Prevention Building Effective Relationships Practical Advice Build Healthy, Happy, Engaged Employees coping with stress Get Control of and Manage Difficult Situations Building Effective Business Relationships How to maximize your strengths Burnout communication tools Building Healthy Relationships Psychology Family Therapy Counseling Psychology Personal Development Health & Wellness Engaging Remote Workers Leadership Unconscious Bias BLM/Indigenous Movement BIPOC Racial Equality Gender equality breakdown stereotypes be an ally Productivity Work-Life Balance Building Resilience Overcoming Challenges social media mental-health Mental Health Resources Mindfulness Positive Psychology performance psychology COVID Stress Pandemic Coping Strategies Zoom Fatigue virtual team management Virtual Communications Employee Engagement motivating remote workers Working From Home managing change Disruption Creative Innovation Anti-Racism Equity

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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