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Can we have fun traveling solo?

Traveling solo can be scary and thrilling. It was an early morning ringtone that catapulted me out of my silent slumber and snugly warm bed. Getting up at 5 AM is not something I do every day, and I … Read More

Trauma can shape or shift our life!

Can Trauma Shape or Shift Us? This blog is dedicated to my dear sister-in-law Irene Ruth Podolchuk 73. Her death, the loss have left a hole in our lives and we are forever thankful for her love over … Read More

Confronting our bully/tormentor! Yes we can.

Can you confront your bully? Confronting the tormentor. Having endured years of relentless workplace bullying in its most malicious forms, the journey to regain confidence and confront the bully … Read More

The Power of Positivity

Finding Light Amidst Sadness and Trauma Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, moments of happiness and sadness. While it's natural to experience sadness and trauma at times, … Read More

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2023 Survive & Thrive Conference

Thank you for supporting the conference. I am so glad you were there and decided to take some of it in and stayed with us all day. It was a big success and I am looking forward to hosting again next year. My apologies for the late reply it has taken me a minute to… Continue “2023 Survive & Thrive Conference”

Presenting at Aurora Recovery Centre 2018

Sherry, has demonstrated strong leadership skills over the last year in our facility. By telling her story she has inspired the lives of many people suffering with mental health and addictions. What I love the most is Sherry’s ability to captivate the audience. This may be through toastmasters or sharing her life story. We were… Continue “Presenting at Aurora Recovery Centre 2018”

Grant Mitchell

I first heard Sherry when she made a very powerful and compelling presentation on her experience with harassment in the RCMP to a panel of MPs and Senators in Canada’s Parliament buildings. She conveyed personal insight, courage, determination and leadership. She proved that she could walk “through the fire”, come out the other side, sustain… Continue “Grant Mitchell”

Grant Mitchell
Senator for Alberta

Melanda Guenther

Sherry is an inspired and deeply knowledgeable public speaker whom I asked to speak in my Human Resource Management class on sexual harassment. She helped the students understand what the signs of sexual harassment look like in the work place, and the devastating effects in a way that I could not have taught from a… Continue “Melanda Guenther”

Melanda Guenther
Instructor of International Business

John Walker Productions 2017

John Walker, Documentary Filmmaker Sherry has survived against all odds and has written a compelling book that is hard to put down. Her story is an inspiring example of how to stand up for your rights and succeed. With tremendous courage she has turned her heart breaking and tragic story into a powerful message of… Continue “John Walker Productions 2017”

Moving Up Network Meeting April 27, 2017

Independent Associate, LegalShield, Winnipeg, Manitoba April 2017 Not only is Sherry Benson-Podolchuk a terrific speaker, she is a pleasure to work with in the preparations leading up to ‘the big day’! I highly recommend her!

Randy Penner
Associate
LegalShield

MLA Derek Johnson in Manitoba Parliament Oct 6, 2020

Indeed an honour to be recognized by local MLA Derek Johnson in the Manitoba Parliament for the work I do in helping others ‘find their voice’ from workplace bullying.

Sarah Gray

I have been fortunate to hear Sherry Benson-Podolchuk speak on a few occasions. Each time I was moved by her courageous presentation about her experiences in the RCMP. She is an extraordinary individual who has persevered and now brings comfort and hope to others with her inspired words.

Sarah Gray
Chief of Staff to Senator Grant Mitchell

Marilyn McKenzie

One of the worse cases of sexual harassment I have heard about in thirty years.

Marilyn McKenzie
Harassment Investigator/Trainer, Winnipeg MB

H.M.N.Cain

You are a strong woman providing a much needed source of inspiration and encouragement, giving victims the strength to step forward and be heard.

H.M.N.Cain

Jane Townsley

It was an amazing presentation Sherry! For those of you who have not heard Sherry’s story, you are missing out!

Jane Townsley
President
IAWP International Association of Women Police

Guest with Your Life Unlimited Radio Show CJOB

Show recorded February 2, 2017. Sherry is a strong woman, with a strong message to share. She exudes warms and compassion and truly wants to make the world a better place!

Stephanie Staples
Radio Host
http://www.yourlifeunlimited.ca/

Government of Canada: Future Leaders Career Day February 21,2019

I am a Research Biologistwith Canadian Grain Commission government department responsible for regulation of the grain handling industry, to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions. I am a big fan of TEDxTalks and was very impressed with Sherry’s TEDxWinnipeg talk:  How I survived Workplace Bullying.  She has overcome incredible challenges and… Continue “Government of Canada: Future Leaders Career Day February 21,2019”

International Women’s Day March 8th, 2017

  Sherry Lee is an energetic and informative public speaker who easily engages her audience. Sherry Lee’s life experience informs her ideas and she shares her stories with openness and confidence. Sherry Lee also weaves her theoretical knowledge of conflict resolution into her public presentations, which not only strengthens the truth of her lived experience… Continue “International Women’s Day March 8th, 2017”

Gina Loewen
Academic Advisor at Menno Simons College,
http://www.mscollege.ca/

Barb Read

You have certainly demonstrated courage and determination through your struggles in dealing with the RCMP. When I started reading your book, Women Not Wanted, I had a hard time putting it down and when I did, I could hardly wait to return to its pages. I was drawn into your world of fear and uncertainty,… Continue “Barb Read”

Barb Read
Univesity of Winnipeg

Russ McDevitt

This lady Sherry Benson-Podolchuk has a story to tell and what a unique one it is! As a toastmaster, she has her own crafted style to captivate her audience and would make a super main platform speaker! Don’t miss her!”

Russ McDevitt
Author & Irish and British toastmaster Awards winner. Jan, 2015
Transform Your Life

Colleen Allan

Sherry – Thank you again for the inspiring presentations in Selkirk and Winnipeg for BPW Manitoba. Women were encouraged to not only speak out against workplace harassment and bullying but to have the courage to begin to directly address it.  Thank you also for your book Women Not Wanted – I have loaned it to… Continue “Colleen Allan”

Colleen Allan
President
Business and Professional Women of Canada