Michelle Cederberg
The Energy to Succeed in Business & In Life
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Michelle Cederberg, Certified Speaking Professional | MKin, BA Psyc, CEP, Co-Active Coach
Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg helps people with full schedules and a long list of responsibilities maximize their personal energy so they can optimize their productivity and success. As a highly accomplished speaker, author, educator, fitness professional, life coach and entrepreneur, she equips people to feel their best so they can do their best…
But where did all this energy and enthusiasm originate and what in the heck is she so happy about?
If you’ve met Michelle you know she’s upbeat, positive and definitely has energy. It comes from the fact that she loves her work, her fiance, their dog Lilly and the active, always interesting life that they lead (not necessarily in that order).
If there is one thing that is true about Michelle it’s that she walks her talk with health, productivity and work-life balance. But she’s the first to admit that she is a student of all that she teaches, and is grateful for what the roller-coaster has taught her.
Michelle grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She has three siblings (one of them is her identical twin sister Christine). Her healthy and robust 70-something mother still lives there on 5 acres of land that she tends on her own (what a role-model). Michelle’s dad was killed in a work-place accident in 1986 when she and Christine were just 17. That sucked but it also taught Michelle the value of Carpe Diem (seize the day). You can read a bit about what that taught her in her new mini-book; If Your Life Sucks It’s Your Fault
She got her BA in Psychology at Simon Fraser University in 1993. Upon graduation she stretched her wings and flew into her first adventure in Canada’s Great White North (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory) where she lived for 4 years and worked in long-term care as a Recreation Attendant with seniors. It was there where her love of outdoors and adventure really took hold. She learned to snowboard and whitewater kayak, improved her mountain-biking skills, and became a whitewater rafting guide and even kicked up her heels as a Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Can-Can Dancer aptly named Mischievous Michelle (true story). She spent time with fun, adventurous people and learned the value of trying new things.
I'm not in this picture but I'm searching the archives to find one where I am!
In 1997 Michelle said good-bye to the North (you can leave the Yukon, but the Yukon never leaves you) to begin a new life chapter (and grad school) in Calgary, Alberta where she has lived, worked and played ever since. She completed her Masters in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise and Functional Fitness AND Exercise and Health Psychology. She took that degree (and her energy) and focused it on:
Michelle has been speaking professionally for close to 15 years now. She has spoken all across North-America to diverse audiences sharing her energetic, authentic and entertaining messages of work-life balance, health, energy and productivity!
She’s written three books, creates fun and educational videos for her youtube Energy TV channel with the help of her brilliant photographer/videographer fiance Ewan Nicholson, posts regular blogs, weekly e-spiration email tips and daily Energy Tips via Twitter and Facebook (click the links to add her to your network). Oh, and she is a Co-Active Life Coach who can help you live a healthier, happier, more fulfilled life.
Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg helps people with full schedules and a long list of responsibilities maximize their personal energy so they can optimize their productivity and success. As a highly accomplished speaker, author, educator, fitness professional, life coach and entrepreneur, she equips people to feel their best so they can do their best…
But where did all this energy and enthusiasm originate and what in the heck is she so happy about?
If you’ve met Michelle you know she’s upbeat, positive and definitely has energy. It comes from the fact that she loves her work, her fiance, their dog Lilly and the active, always interesting life that they lead (not necessarily in that order).
If there is one thing that is true about Michelle it’s that she walks her talk with health, productivity and work-life balance. But she’s the first to admit that she is a student of all that she teaches, and is grateful for what the roller-coaster has taught her.
Michelle grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She has three siblings (one of them is her identical twin sister Christine). Her healthy and robust 70-something mother still lives there on 5 acres of land that she tends on her own (what a role-model). Michelle’s dad was killed in a work-place accident in 1986 when she and Christine were just 17. That sucked but it also taught Michelle the value of Carpe Diem (seize the day). You can read a bit about what that taught her in her new mini-book; If Your Life Sucks It’s Your Fault
She got her BA in Psychology at Simon Fraser University in 1993. Upon graduation she stretched her wings and flew into her first adventure in Canada’s Great White North (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory) where she lived for 4 years and worked in long-term care as a Recreation Attendant with seniors. It was there where her love of outdoors and adventure really took hold. She learned to snowboard and whitewater kayak, improved her mountain-biking skills, and became a whitewater rafting guide and even kicked up her heels as a Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Can-Can Dancer aptly named Mischievous Michelle (true story). She spent time with fun, adventurous people and learned the value of trying new things.
I'm not in this picture but I'm searching the archives to find one where I am!
In 1997 Michelle said good-bye to the North (you can leave the Yukon, but the Yukon never leaves you) to begin a new life chapter (and grad school) in Calgary, Alberta where she has lived, worked and played ever since. She completed her Masters in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise and Functional Fitness AND Exercise and Health Psychology. She took that degree (and her energy) and focused it on:
- teaching in the Phys Ed department at Mount Royal College (now MR University)
- working as the Fitness Director at two major fitness clubs in Calgary
- personal training a diverse range of clients and teaching fitness classes
- writing articles for fitness publications
- and building her career as a professional speaker
Michelle has been speaking professionally for close to 15 years now. She has spoken all across North-America to diverse audiences sharing her energetic, authentic and entertaining messages of work-life balance, health, energy and productivity!
She’s written three books, creates fun and educational videos for her youtube Energy TV channel with the help of her brilliant photographer/videographer fiance Ewan Nicholson, posts regular blogs, weekly e-spiration email tips and daily Energy Tips via Twitter and Facebook (click the links to add her to your network). Oh, and she is a Co-Active Life Coach who can help you live a healthier, happier, more fulfilled life.
And anyone who speaks from the heart about work-life balance better be walking their talk. Michelle sure does. When she’s not hard at work she’s hard at play. Here’s a few photos of Michelle, Ewan and their faithful side-kick Lilly… more to come.
Exposing the Myth of Life Balance
November 23, 2010
75% of Canadians don’t believe that work-life balance is possible. We’re working more than ever, spending less time with our friends and family, and inevitably watching our health and happiness drift away.
So how do you manage stress, maintain health, and balance work and life when the hours are long, the work is plentiful and there’s no end in sight? You can knuckle under and hope for the best or you can ask yourself; What can I do to effectively balance work, life and self – even with my busy schedule?
In this thought-provoking session Michelle Cederberg dissects our view of life balance and challenges you to consider a different perspective. Life balance may not always be possible, but a healthy, happy, energized life certainly is – even with a busy schedule. In this session you will:
Stress Defense
November 8, 2010
It is estimated that 50-75% of all people who visit a doctor do so for psychosomatic disorders – illnesses that originate in the mind and manifest in physical ailments. Stress is a leading cause!
Our ‘stress generation’ is so used to living with stress that it doesn’t occur to us that we don’t have to! Join Michelle as she presents her viewpoints on the physical impact of stress on the body, how we create needless stress for ourselves, and what we can do to minimize it. She’ll talk about how your reactions to events can impact your stress levels and provide you with her practical 6 step ‘stress defense’.
* This session is effective both as a keynote and half day workshop.
Exercise Less for Success
November 8, 2010
Exercise less? It goes against everything you’ve ever heard about exercise doesn’t it? If ‘conventional wisdom’ has failed you on the fitness front – if you’ve battled your exercise demons long enough, perhaps it’s time to consider a different approach?
Michelle has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer, educator, and fitness coach. She knows that success in fitness requires time and effort, but also realizes that most people simply don’t have the time to take care of themselves the way they should … so they don’t. How can we solve the problem of inactivity if we keep attacking it with the same ineffective solutions? If you knew better would you do better? In this innovative session Michelle reminds you that it’s not laziness or lack of willingness that stops fitness progress – it’s unrealistic scheduling and grandiose expectations. You can experience fitness success through realistic planning, and a ‘start small’ approach that makes you wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. Prioritize your health and longevity by finally fitting in fitness! This session shows you how.
But I’ve Never Climbed Everest!?
November 8, 2010
Success is a personal journey that shouldn’t be measured against the accomplishments of others. You are meant to be whatever you dream of becoming regardless of what those around you might think, or the barriers that you have put up for yourself. Michelle defines ‘the small thinker’ using humorous personal examples, and then helps you ‘Find Your Own Everest’ through practical ‘start small’ strategies. Michelle shares her ordinary success story to shed some light on why we put up barriers to getting to where we really want to be. You’ll relate to the stories of her day-to-day struggles, and laugh at her honest look at fear, motivation, and in the end…empowerment. The most accomplished world adventurers, company CEO’s, artists, writers, and entrepreneurs all started small… so what’s stopping you?
November 23, 2010
75% of Canadians don’t believe that work-life balance is possible. We’re working more than ever, spending less time with our friends and family, and inevitably watching our health and happiness drift away.
So how do you manage stress, maintain health, and balance work and life when the hours are long, the work is plentiful and there’s no end in sight? You can knuckle under and hope for the best or you can ask yourself; What can I do to effectively balance work, life and self – even with my busy schedule?
In this thought-provoking session Michelle Cederberg dissects our view of life balance and challenges you to consider a different perspective. Life balance may not always be possible, but a healthy, happy, energized life certainly is – even with a busy schedule. In this session you will:
- Get clear on key life areas that impact balance and fulfillment and why you need to nurture each.
- Recognize your biggest time wasters and effectively prioritize your day to move toward better balance.
- Learn the impact and effectiveness of small steps on your path to success.
- Gain practical insights from Michelle’s innovative GOT TO IT accountability journal that will help you put yourself back on your priority list once and for all.
Stress Defense
November 8, 2010
It is estimated that 50-75% of all people who visit a doctor do so for psychosomatic disorders – illnesses that originate in the mind and manifest in physical ailments. Stress is a leading cause!
Our ‘stress generation’ is so used to living with stress that it doesn’t occur to us that we don’t have to! Join Michelle as she presents her viewpoints on the physical impact of stress on the body, how we create needless stress for ourselves, and what we can do to minimize it. She’ll talk about how your reactions to events can impact your stress levels and provide you with her practical 6 step ‘stress defense’.
* This session is effective both as a keynote and half day workshop.
Exercise Less for Success
November 8, 2010
Exercise less? It goes against everything you’ve ever heard about exercise doesn’t it? If ‘conventional wisdom’ has failed you on the fitness front – if you’ve battled your exercise demons long enough, perhaps it’s time to consider a different approach?
Michelle has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer, educator, and fitness coach. She knows that success in fitness requires time and effort, but also realizes that most people simply don’t have the time to take care of themselves the way they should … so they don’t. How can we solve the problem of inactivity if we keep attacking it with the same ineffective solutions? If you knew better would you do better? In this innovative session Michelle reminds you that it’s not laziness or lack of willingness that stops fitness progress – it’s unrealistic scheduling and grandiose expectations. You can experience fitness success through realistic planning, and a ‘start small’ approach that makes you wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. Prioritize your health and longevity by finally fitting in fitness! This session shows you how.
But I’ve Never Climbed Everest!?
November 8, 2010
Success is a personal journey that shouldn’t be measured against the accomplishments of others. You are meant to be whatever you dream of becoming regardless of what those around you might think, or the barriers that you have put up for yourself. Michelle defines ‘the small thinker’ using humorous personal examples, and then helps you ‘Find Your Own Everest’ through practical ‘start small’ strategies. Michelle shares her ordinary success story to shed some light on why we put up barriers to getting to where we really want to be. You’ll relate to the stories of her day-to-day struggles, and laugh at her honest look at fear, motivation, and in the end…empowerment. The most accomplished world adventurers, company CEO’s, artists, writers, and entrepreneurs all started small… so what’s stopping you?
"Michelle, you were inspiring and not at all in a preachy way. Your stage persona (which I would have to assume is pretty close to your real one) comes across like that really successful woman who is keen to help her friends achieve similar levels of success and happiness, but by example and encouragement rather than guilt and nagging."
International Women’s Day, Edson - Patti Shea, Morning Goddess - The Eagle Radio
"We just had Michelle do a phenomenal stress management seminar…teaching our employees about stress and giving us great ideas on how to deal with it. I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone who is looking for basically any topic health."
Alysia Bell – Penn West Energy - Health Coordinator
"Nexen Inc. has had the pleasure of hiring Michelle on a few occasions to speak to our Finance Group. Her sessions are always popular and well attended and she approaches each event with professionalism and skill. She adopts a ‘one of us’ instead of an ‘us versus them’ mentality. Any organization that hires Michelle will find she is easy to work with and delivers a great presentation"
Amanda Fisher, Finance Group – Nexen Inc. - Internal Auditor, CMA
"We had the pleasure of hiring Michelle for 5 different events across Western Canada. She is very upbeat and funny when she presents and can keep a large group alive and awake! She listened to the Costco employees each session then modified her presentation to build in what she she had learned about Costco’s particular culture."
Patricia Harrison – Costco Wholesale Canada - Corporate Counsel
"The Town of High River had the pleasure of hiring Michelle for two sessions for a staff development day. She spoke to the majority of our staff who were split between these two sessions. She spoke about gaining motivation and tools to optimize life balance, stress management and a positive attitude in the workplace. Michelle is upbeat, funny and very much at ease when she presents and can keep even an after lunch group engaged and awake! She was exceptionally easy to work with, very flexible in her demands and was very well prepared for both sessions."
Harry Harker – Town of High River - Town Manager
"Michelle’s presentation was humourous, energetic and interactive, and really gave our team practical advice and food for thought as we face the challenges of our work tasks. She spent quite a bit of time learning about our organization, our members and the challenges of what we do. She even attended a social event to get an idea of who we are and what our organizational culture is like. She added a lot of value to our conference!"
Darcy Smereka – Educational Liaison Association of Alberta - Student Enrollment Officer, St. Mary's College
"Michelle first presented at the Pajama Party for Women in Jasper in 2003 and she was a hit! She has been a regular part of our presenting team ever since and is one of our most popular presenters. I can wholeheartedly say that based on our evaluations, Michelle is always a huge hit … she’s joined us in Bermuda, Whistler, Victoria, Lake Louise, and Jasper!"
Helene Oseen – The Pajama Party for Women - Event Organizer/Speaker
"In 2008 Michelle closed our two day Health Canada Admin conference with her ‘Exposing the Myth of Life Balance’ keynote. She was masterful at gently taking charge of the room without a lot of time to do so. I enjoyed her personal approach: sharing a bit about her story and the highs and lows along the way. She is a great story teller (and comic if I might add). The challenge with workshops, if they are successful, is that inspiration felt at that time is hard to sustain once people get back on the job. Having said that, this group has really put in an effort to continue building their community of practice, which is an excellent outcome for the workshop. Many of our staff listed her session as the highlight of our two day event. We hired her again October 2010 for our 3-day Affects conference and once again she was an event favorite!"
Kathleen Hunter – Manager/Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives -Health Canada/Western Economic Diversification
International Women’s Day, Edson - Patti Shea, Morning Goddess - The Eagle Radio
"We just had Michelle do a phenomenal stress management seminar…teaching our employees about stress and giving us great ideas on how to deal with it. I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone who is looking for basically any topic health."
Alysia Bell – Penn West Energy - Health Coordinator
"Nexen Inc. has had the pleasure of hiring Michelle on a few occasions to speak to our Finance Group. Her sessions are always popular and well attended and she approaches each event with professionalism and skill. She adopts a ‘one of us’ instead of an ‘us versus them’ mentality. Any organization that hires Michelle will find she is easy to work with and delivers a great presentation"
Amanda Fisher, Finance Group – Nexen Inc. - Internal Auditor, CMA
"We had the pleasure of hiring Michelle for 5 different events across Western Canada. She is very upbeat and funny when she presents and can keep a large group alive and awake! She listened to the Costco employees each session then modified her presentation to build in what she she had learned about Costco’s particular culture."
Patricia Harrison – Costco Wholesale Canada - Corporate Counsel
"The Town of High River had the pleasure of hiring Michelle for two sessions for a staff development day. She spoke to the majority of our staff who were split between these two sessions. She spoke about gaining motivation and tools to optimize life balance, stress management and a positive attitude in the workplace. Michelle is upbeat, funny and very much at ease when she presents and can keep even an after lunch group engaged and awake! She was exceptionally easy to work with, very flexible in her demands and was very well prepared for both sessions."
Harry Harker – Town of High River - Town Manager
"Michelle’s presentation was humourous, energetic and interactive, and really gave our team practical advice and food for thought as we face the challenges of our work tasks. She spent quite a bit of time learning about our organization, our members and the challenges of what we do. She even attended a social event to get an idea of who we are and what our organizational culture is like. She added a lot of value to our conference!"
Darcy Smereka – Educational Liaison Association of Alberta - Student Enrollment Officer, St. Mary's College
"Michelle first presented at the Pajama Party for Women in Jasper in 2003 and she was a hit! She has been a regular part of our presenting team ever since and is one of our most popular presenters. I can wholeheartedly say that based on our evaluations, Michelle is always a huge hit … she’s joined us in Bermuda, Whistler, Victoria, Lake Louise, and Jasper!"
Helene Oseen – The Pajama Party for Women - Event Organizer/Speaker
"In 2008 Michelle closed our two day Health Canada Admin conference with her ‘Exposing the Myth of Life Balance’ keynote. She was masterful at gently taking charge of the room without a lot of time to do so. I enjoyed her personal approach: sharing a bit about her story and the highs and lows along the way. She is a great story teller (and comic if I might add). The challenge with workshops, if they are successful, is that inspiration felt at that time is hard to sustain once people get back on the job. Having said that, this group has really put in an effort to continue building their community of practice, which is an excellent outcome for the workshop. Many of our staff listed her session as the highlight of our two day event. We hired her again October 2010 for our 3-day Affects conference and once again she was an event favorite!"
Kathleen Hunter – Manager/Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives -Health Canada/Western Economic Diversification