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  • Tips for establishing yourself in new environments…

    Tips for establishing yourself in new environments…

    This week, I started a new job in a brand new city. I was instantly blown away by the positive work culture of the organization, and how quickly I belonged. But I also impressed myself with how quickly I was able to feel comfortable with my co-workers, and how I was able to be assertive…

    Rhys Desmond

    September 12, 2021
    Coaching & Leadership, Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Professional Development
    Assertiveness, Being assertive, Confidence, Creativity, Fun, Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Psychology, Tips for success
  • Creating positive work cultures…

    Creating positive work cultures…

    This week, I began a brand new journey, with a brand new job in a brand new city (the city has been around for some time but it’s new to me!). Instantly, I felt welcomed, important, and like I belonged. This isn’t always the case when you start a new job, so today, I wish…

    Rhys Desmond

    September 12, 2021
    Coaching & Leadership, Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Professional Development
    Fun, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Positivity, Sense of Belonging
  • Why being fun is an underrated aspect of leadership…

    Why being fun is an underrated aspect of leadership…

    Leadership, a word comprising many characteristics and traits, is likely one of the broadest words in the English language. People have been studying the concept of leadership for quite some time, and it would be near impossible to come up with a definitive definition of what leadership truly comprises. What the word means to each…

    Rhys Desmond

    August 26, 2021
    Coaching & Leadership, Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Professional Development
    Community Sports, Fun, Innovation, Leadership, Psychology, Sport Psychology
  • Easy ways to make macaroni and cheese healthier…

    Easy ways to make macaroni and cheese healthier…

    When it comes to food, it’s no secret that I like to eat healthy. As a result, I’m always looking for ways to make every single recipe I’ve ever encountered about 10x healthier. So today, I’m going to be teaching you how to make macaroni and cheese instantly healthier.

    Rhys Desmond

    August 15, 2021
    Training Theory
    Broccoli, Health, Healthy eating, Macaroni, Macaroni & Cheese, Olive Oil, Pasta, Potatoes, Vegetables, Whole grains
  • Three tips for boosting confidence…

    Three tips for boosting confidence…

    When it comes to confidence, I am of the belief that we are are all on a much truer level playing field than we realize. While some may appear more confident than others, I really believe we are all kind of just going through the motions and “faking it until we make it.” After all,…

    Rhys Desmond

    August 12, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development
    Accomplishments, Belief, Confidence, Inspirational, Positivity
  • The stigma of healthy eating…

    The stigma of healthy eating…

    essential part of performance. As a result, healthy eating often becomes a major component of an athlete’s entire identity. For some, it becomes an obsession. For others it just becomes a cautious realization of what foods will help fuel performance, and what foods can and will destroy it over time. Beyond just athletes, nutrition is…

    Rhys Desmond

    August 9, 2021
    Inspirational, Training Theory
    Fitness, Health, Healthy eating, Nutrition
  • A word on taking chances…

    A word on taking chances…

    A year ago this month, I took a chance on fourteen 12-year-old soccer players, creating a brand new competitive team from scratch. Many of the players were in our recreational programs at NorWest, but I saw the potential they had to take their game to the next level. Now, after just one year of training…

    Rhys Desmond

    August 8, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Professional Development
    Follow your dreams, Positivity, Soccer
  • When the Olympics actually inspire you…

    When the Olympics actually inspire you…

    So yesterday, I thought I’d give the Olympics a shot. Turns out, yesterday was the very last day of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, taking place in 2021. Looks like I missed a lot, including the reason why they can’t call it the 2021 Olympics (shrug). But I’m glad I finally tuned in for…

    Rhys Desmond

    August 8, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey
    2020 Tokyo Olympics, Canada, Running, Track Cycling
  • The 5, 10, 10 cardio workout at home

    Recently, I’ve fallen out of love for running. The passion’s no longer there, and I’m struggling to have the desire to go outside and do workouts out in the cold. If you’re like me and are looking for ways to stay fit through indoor workouts, here is a great cardio session to stay fit without…

    Rhys Desmond

    December 7, 2020
    Personal Development
    Cardio Exercise, Cross Training, Fitness, Health and Fitness, HIIT, Indoor Exercise
  • Best indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the Winter

    Winter is coming. In fact for many of us in Canada, it’s been here for weeks. So with that, and as the time to enjoy the outdoors slowly starts to dwindle away for those not addicted to their outdoor sport, here is our favourite indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the winter.

    Rhys Desmond

    December 5, 2020
    Training Theory
    Cycling, Fitness, Hard Workouts, Health and Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Indoor Exercise, Interval Training
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