Tina’s Bio |

Tina Thrussell

After more than 16 years in sales and sales management, Tina Thrussell decided it was time to follow her heart and live a more fullfilling life. Selling products and services was fun, but connecting with people on a more personal level is what really makes her heart sing. Speaking to a crowd energizes her like nothing else can.

“Tina’s energy is addictive! Pushing the comfort zone can actually be fun and entertaining!” Cory Huchkowski, Massage Therapist

Tina believed she could offer more to the world by facilitating learning in a fun, interactive environment, than she was offering by selling products to businesses, so she quit the ‘job’ scene in January of 2004. She realized that the insights she gained through the teachings of such greats as Jack Canfield, Dr. Susan Jeffers, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Cheri Huber, etc, etc, along with the combination of her own life experiences, blessed her with an ability to deliver messages in a uniquely exciting and fun manner. She is now focusing all her attention on living her life mission to inspire people to live with more passion, love and joy.

She has been fulfilling this mission of inspiring others for more than 4 years as a guest speaker, a workshop developer and facilitator, a Nia teacher, a writer, a personal coach and a retreat host/facilitator.

“Tina did a great job in getting everyone involved and teaching the material. Her bright and cheery personality really help getting things across.” Blake Palmer, Realtor

“Tina makes you feel good about participating. Her enthusiasm is contagious.” - Paula Odagai, Business Owner

In addition to the enlightening, yet fun presentations that she offers to the clients of Best U Can B Inc, Tina also makes her uplifting presentation style available to those seeking to motivate their staff, show appreciation for their volunteers, or educate the public. The following is merely a sampling of the many places she has shared her positive energy.

Speaker

Tina has been a guest speaker at numerous

Conventions and Conferences (such as the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association’s Regional Conference in Edmonton; The Calgary Board of Education’s Annual
Support Staff Convention; the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association’s Annual Conference in Calgary)
Annual General Meetings (Scouts Canada Northern Lights Region; the Oldman Watershed Council)
Networking Meetings (such as Savoir Faire Professional Women’s Club; the Progressive Group of Independent Business Women; The Probus Club of Calgary)
Special Events (such as the Caregivers Revitalize Day in Calgary; the Graduation Ceremony of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition; the 25th Reunion of the Graduates of Stony Plain Memorial Composite High School; Volunteer Appreciation evening for the Calgary Police Call Box Gift Shop)

Tina also appeared as the guest speaker on LeAnn Hilger’s radio show The Dream Big Revolution on VoiceAmerica.com in July, 2008.

Workshop Facilitator

Tina has been a seminar/workshop presenter for a broad variety of

Organizations (developer and facilitator of several staff development days at the charitable organization, Pacekids Programs; guest presenter at the Ismaili Council for the Prairies’ 9th Annual Women and Wellness Conference; children’s programs at Girl Guides of Canada; facilitator for Families Matter Agency; guest speaker at the Westside Centre for Spiritual Living)
Institutions (professional development day for the staffs of Bow Valley College and West Island College; adult programming at the Calgary Public Library; students at Lake Bonavista Elementary School; instructor for Chinook Learning Services, Calgary Board of Education)
Governments (City of Calgary’s WOW! program – Wellness Opportunities in the Workplace; Government of Alberta’s Leadership program; City of Airdrie)
Corporations (sales meetings and client appreciation events at Innova Envelopes; lunch & learn program at Hunt Oil Company)

Nia Teacher

Tina loves people, music and movement and therefore teaches Nia every opportunity she can. (Nia is a brilliant blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts that provides an expressive whole body workout that is safe and fun. Nia is barefoot movement to music that connects mind, body and spirit. See the international website www.nianow.com or the Calgary website www.niacalgary.ca for more information. Tina teaches/has taught Nia for:

Calgary Parks and Recreation
YMCA of Calgary
West Hillhurst Go-Getters Seniors Club
Best U Can B Inc.
Rocky Mountain Escapes of the Lake Louise Inn
The Pajama Party Women’s Retreat

Author

Writing is one of her great passions. Tina has published articles in Synchronicity Magazine, Mosaic Magazine, Rising Women Magazine, as well as the e-publication Heart and Mind Matters. She has self-published an empowering self-help book titled Believe in Yourself – You are Awesome! (Journaling with Intention) and is currently completing the writing of a book that chronicles her personal journey to India in January 2006, sharing the life lessons she learned through her amazing experiences there.

Coach

Tina’s coaching clients have ranged from men and women in their early twenties who are searching for direction in their life, to women at the mid-life stage of life who are searching for more out of life. Often they’re suffering from decreased self-confidence and a low sense of self-worth. They want help finding ways to feel better about themselves and their life.

Retreat Host/Facilitator

One of the many sources of rejuvenation that Tina offers to women are the Women’s Retreats she hosts and facilitates through Best U Can B Inc. each year. Tina offers her loving, gentle guidance at the Sage Within and the Spiritual Warrior retreats (also offered through Best U Can B Inc.) Tina has also been a retreat host and facilitator for Hostelling International’s Chicks in the Sticks program.

Tina’s broad range of experience, combined with her energetic enthusiasm and love of life make her a welcome addition to any event or learning opportunity.

You can book Tina for your event by calling her at 403-285-5266. You can find out more about the fabulous programs that she and her team offer by writing info@bestucanb.ca

She looks forward to meeting you!

Comments or questions are welcome.