Apex Success Grouphttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/Apex Success Group is focused on helping leaders achieve their maximum potential and lead by example. How do we show leadership that is hidden within us? Come and learn while you have a lot of fun. We believe that most people within an organization have the skills and talent to perform at a high level of competence and efficiency. We will help participants bring it out together and become a unit of precision and cohesiveness.]]>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 1:35:52 -0700en-usPower Thought of the Week December 12 , 2011http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-2011/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-2011/Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:35:52 -0700
I’m enjoying my read of ‘HITMAN’ the memoir of legendary music producer David Foster. In reading this book I realized that so many times I was pressured, bullied or conned into doing work I was not satisfied or pleased with. It bothered me for days sometimes weeks but I would often find myself back in the same position. Yet still doing absolutely nothing about it but gripe and complain. Now many years later I know I have learned my lesson and thought I would share this with you.
In his early years after finishing producing an album for the’ Average White Band,’ David Foster met another legendary music impresario Quincy Jones. To show he was moving up in the world of music and seeking Quincy’s approval. He approached Quincy, “Skip over track two,” I said, handing him the album. “It’s not good. Forget about four and five-the vocals are out of tune. Track six, well- they wanted that one, not me.”
Quincy took the album from me and asked, “What does it say right here?”
“Says ‘Average White Band’.” “No, jackass, here.” He was pointing at my name.
“It says, ‘Produced by David Foster’.” “Right. And listen to the excuses you’re making. Either it’s exactly the way you think it should be, or don’t put your name on it.”
At that moment, the light bulb went on, and I realized that- right or wrong-I needed to be in control of my destiny. I was never going to compromise again. And I learned that important lesson from Quincy Jones: Compromise breeds Mediocrity.
 

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Keynote for Catholic Women's League December 7, 2011 http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/december-7-2011-5028.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/december-7-2011-5028.htmlWed, 07 Dec 2011 08:18:40 -0700 Gregory is giving two speeches Humourous and inspirational for the Catholic Women's League.

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Toastmasters District 86 Conferencehttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/toastmasters-district-86-conference-8315.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/toastmasters-district-86-conference-8315.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:52:44 -0700Gregory is the Keynote speaker on Saturday morning November 26, 2011 London.  

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Eeyou Economic Group/CFDC Inc. 4th Gala Event Northern Quebechttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/eeyou-economic-group-cfdc-inc-4th-gala-event-2035.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/eeyou-economic-group-cfdc-inc-4th-gala-event-2035.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:51:51 -0700 
Facilitating workshops on Igniting your personal Power, Personalities in Harmony and at the Evening Dinner Keynote on what the masters do they 'Operate with Specific Intent.'

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City of Bramptonhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/city-of-brampton-7064.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/city-of-brampton-7064.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:37:41 -0700 Gregory is the Keynote Speaker November 16, 2011 for the City of Brampton, "Learn at Work week."

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Evening of Inspiration and Thanksgivinghttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/evening-of-inspiration-and-thanksgiving.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/evening-of-inspiration-and-thanksgiving.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 12:20:28 -0600Join Gregory and hip hop artist Titus master in freestyle, for an evening of great performances, music, laughs and enlivenment.
 

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Apex Success Group is focused on helping leaders achieve their maximum potential and lead by example. How do we show leadership that is hidden within us? Come and learn while you have a lot of fun. We believe that most people within an organization have the skills and talent to perform at a high level of competence and efficiency. We will help participants bring it out together and become a unit of precision and cohesiveness.

We encourage change. Our aim is to create a group of successful people who impact positively on the world through their dedication to personal achievement, which in turn makes the world a better place.

Through experiential camps and courses, our participants will be assisted in releasing the past that binds them in failure, and soar to new realities that include better relationships; a true sense of empowerment; and greater self worth.

“Come as you are but don’t stay as you are” because the saddest thing to be said of anyone is that they haven’t changed a bit."

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Gregory CN Smithhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/gregory-cn-smith/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/gregory-cn-smith/Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:55:19 -0700Gregory C N Smith won the title of 2010 International Speech Champion in April with his motivational speech titled "Genius of a Different Kind". In the same year he also won the title of 2010 Humourous Speech Champion in November with his very hilarious speech titled "Corporal Punishment". Gregory is humourously motivational.

Through his storytelling skills he recreates real life experiences that coaches people to “Ignite Your Personal Power”. These experiences are presented as either a keynote, workshop or in an individual setting. Gregory believes everyone has the ability to do the things they dream deep inside they want to do. This belief drives his commitment to personal excellence in himself and others. He continually develops his understanding of human behaviour to ensure he can serve individuals to be their best. 

He shares his ideas on personal growth in his book “Life’s Loudest Secrets”. In this book he highlights 12 principles that when implemented creates great success. Gregory believes mentorship is a major key to success and that is certainly true for him. His mentor taught him many things in his young life that has set him on his path to achieving his dreams. He teaches these success principles and many others he has gathered along his course. Leading through personal experience Gregory invites you to come on a journey with him and “Ignite Your Personal Power” through a riveting and life changing workshop.

He cites his greatest accomplishments to date as competing at the World Championships of Public speaking in Palm Desert California August 2010.  This is no small feat. Many hours are spent in the apple orchard or on an empty stage practicing to get to the championships. Hard work makes anything possible.

Gregory has ignited the passion of people to chase their dreams. He continues to work extensively with First Nation Communities in Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario, Canada teaching and coaching on the three pillars of his "Direction to Success Program". These pillars include Leadership Skills, People Skills and Financial Skills. Gregory’s latest program ‘Financial Management 101’ offers easily implemented techniques that can lead to financial stability. Financial Management 101 has received rave reviews from attendees who now see and understand that money is a tool and when used appropriately will lead to a better quality of life. Gregory continues to chase his dreams with passion, excitement and vigour. Gregory’s motto is, “Come as you are but don’t stay as you are, because the saddest thing to be said of anyone is that they haven’t changed a bit.”

Keep changing into a better you and one day you will be the “YOU” you have always imagined.

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Contact Ushttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/contact-us/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/contact-us/Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:20:04 -0700To  book Gregory for a Speech or get more information about Apex Success Group please contact:

Apex Success Group Inc.
RR2, Teeswater,
ON. N0G 2S0.

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Power Thought of the Weekhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-332.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-332.htmlTue, 21 Dec 2010 17:31:40 -0700Power Thought of the Weekhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-331.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/power-thought-of-the-week-331.htmlTue, 21 Dec 2010 17:26:54 -0700 Bill Cosby said, “I don’t know the key to success but I do know the key to failure. It’s trying to please everybody.”

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Youthhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/youth/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/youth/Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:59:25 -0700Come join the Apex Success Group & the Youth Leadership Explosion!

Learn the true dynamics of leadership, and the Triad of success, as Gregory C.N. Smith, author, and Personal Power Specialist, expounds his knowledge and teachings on Leadership over the course of two inspiring days.

Within Canada you, as First Nations youth, have now become depended upon to ensure that the provinces succeeds in the 21st Century. It is time to begin the process of arming yourselves with the Leadership skills that you need in order to become the key players in your communities tomorrow.

This special two day Conference represents a great new opportunity for you, as First Nations youth, to begin tapping your own potential by discovering the dynamics of leadership. Through this Conference you can reclaim your inherent sense of empowerment by taking control of your very own destiny. The end product is a Leadership Explosion within you!

Learn how to master the key elements of success: people skills, leadership skills, and financial skills. Understanding and executing these key skills will create the stepping stones to your success.

 

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Gregory claims 2010 Humourous Speech Championship titlehttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/gregory-claims-2010-humourous-speech-championship-title-304.htmlhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/gregory-claims-2010-humourous-speech-championship-title-304.htmlFri, 03 Dec 2010 09:27:20 -0700It was a tough task for the judges of the 2010 District 86 Humourous Speech Contest in Niagara Falls on November 20, 2010. Seven of the funniest speakers in Toastmasters District 86  competed for the title of Humourous Speech Champion. Gregory C N Smith, member of Toastmasters of Hanover and representing Division W emerged the winner. Toastmasters from across District 86 landed at the Sheraton-on-the-Falls, Niagara Falls November 19-21, 2010 to learn grow and laugh at the 2010 Fall Conference. 

Not only did we listen to very funny speeches but there were excellent workshops to help each one enhance their speaking and leadership skills.

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News and Eventshttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/news-and-events/Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:30:09 -0700It was an evening of laughs, fun and sometimes tears...the ones that come from laughing too much...for Toastmasters who attended the Division W event on October 29, 2010 at the University of Waterloo, Arts Lecture Hall.

Among a tough line-up of six speakers representing six areas at Toastmasters Division W Humourous Speech Contest we heard the best of the best. Only one could emerge the winner and Gregory C.N. Smith was crowned 2010 Division Champion. Gregory will represent the Division at the District 86 contest to be held on Saturday 20 November, 2010 in Niagara Falls.

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Direction to Successhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/seminars/direction-to-success/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/seminars/direction-to-success/Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:18:04 -0700What would you do if……..

  • Money wasn’t a problem?
  • You had the time to do whatever you wanted?
  • Everything you put your mind to worked out?
  • You could get along with anyone and everyone?

Apex Success Group Inc. (the Pattern breakers), a peak performance, potential-tapping training organization; teaches the three areas in life you must master in order to be a success. No matter who you are or where you live, these three areas should be your focus:

  • People skills
  • Leadership skills and
  • Financial skills

You will need these skills until you exit this spinning globe. The fact is, the better you are with people, the quicker you will achieve your end goal. Now, when we say Leadership, we are not speaking of leading a major corporation or running for leadership of some political partly. We mean being a leader each day in your life, learning which skills are needed and growing in them. Money can be a great tool to bring you much joy, security and satisfaction, or it can lead you to disaster and frustration. For example, if envelope A states: Manage your money wisely and create a bright future; and envelope B states: Mismanage your money and depend on others to support you in your not-so-bright future; most of us would choose envelope A.

In this program you will learn how to identify what holds you back from being successful with the knowledge that everyone is different. You will learn and understand the subconscious beliefs and values that keep you from building wonderful relationships, or that help you to nurture great relationships. Or the ones that sabotage your success when it comes to dealing with money, or that give you the touch of class that brings prosperity. Direction to Success is a life-changing event because here we deal with reality, what’s actually happening in our world, the things we never acknowledged or were afraid to confront. Until you become aware of your fears, anxieties and whatever is holding you back from being happy, you will never have true success. You will have little glimpses or a taste, but never really grab onto it and be free. Direction to Success will help you to be free.

There is a direction, a roadmap; a path you should take that will bring you to success and happiness. Unfortunately, too many of us take someone else’s directions, someone else’s road instead of our own.
You can want more money, more time, more happiness - the list is endless, but unless you choose the correct path, money, time and happiness will elude you forever.

In his book, “Life’s Loudest Secrets” Gregory CN Smith states, “There is a limit to your success… ". Come learn what that limit is and how to make success stay. Are you a success attractor or repellent?

You will learn:

  • How do I create great relationships
  • Your Direction to Success
  • Limits to you succeeding
  • Success mentality vs. Failure mentality
  • How to get along with anyone
  • Secrets of living to your true potential; and lots more

Where are you going on your road of life? Is it leading you to success? If not then you need to change something, do a little fine-tuning, and that’s what you will do in this seminar. This is one life-changing event you do not want to miss. Life is about challenges and results. With Gregory it’s about how you can Make a Significant Difference.

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Ignite your Personal Powerhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/seminars/ignite-your-personal-power/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/seminars/ignite-your-personal-power/Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:00:46 -0700Gregory C. N. Smith, Personality and Human Behaviour Specialist, Seminar Trainer and author of Life’s Loudest Secrets asks:

What do you want in life? What do you really want? I usually would receive an answer of happiness or joy or peace of mind. I myself had been looking for the same things for many years. What I found was that I was looking in all the wrong places. I had been looking out in the world rather than looking within, into my world.

I have found that in order to find happiness, joy or peace of mind we need to embark on a journey. This journey is of the utmost importance. This is the only journey I know that will answer your questions to fulfilling your desires. This journey will liberate you from the fetters of conformity, stress and fear that has held you in bondage for so long. In order to be truly free it is imperative that you ignite your personal power.

Nathaniel Branden author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem puts it this way, “I have met many people who are proud of their knowledge of the universe, from physics to political philosophy to aesthetics to most recent information about Saturn to the teachings of Zen Buddhism-and yet who are blind to the operations of the private universe within. The wreckage of their personal life is a monument to the magnitude of their unconsciousness concerning the internal world of the self. They deny and disown their needs rationalize their emotions, intellectualize (or”spiritualize”) their behaviour-while moving from one unsatisfactory relationship to another or remaining for a lifetime in the same one without doing anything practical to improve it. I am not living consciously if my consciousness is used for everything but self-understanding.”

James Allen author of From Poverty to Power said, “You cannot be fit to command and control unless you have succeeded in commanding and controlling yourself.” He also says, “Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought. We become calm in the measure that we understand ourselves as thought-evolved beings, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others as the result of thought, and as we develop a right understanding and see more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect, we cease to fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remain poised, steadfast, serene.”

We are all creatures of habits; we run certain patterns in our lives. You will notice you have a particular routine each day; you wake up and go through certain activities to get your day started whether it is turning on the radio to get the news, reading, meditating, eating breakfast, having your coffee or working out. Finding prosperity, happiness, peace and freedom you must take the journey within for in this journey you will learn as Wallace D. Wattles states in his book The Science of Getting Rich, “Success comes not by doing certain things but by doing things in a certain way.”

In this enlightened Seminar, you will learn:

  • How your beliefs and values affect your outcomes;
  • What are the limits placed upon you;
  • Why you do what you do;
  • How to change to get your desired results;
  • How to attract success;
  • The meaning of being in full control of your life; and lots, lots more….

Why are we these creatures of habit? What are we trying to accomplish in our routines? Hence the question what do you want. It is happiness and peace of mind, being in control of one’s life this is what most desire.
Come ignite your personal power.

To Book a speech or workshop click here

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Book Gregory C.N. Smithhttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/contact-us/book-gregory-cn-smith/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/contact-us/book-gregory-cn-smith/Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:03:21 -0700Life's Loudest Secrets - Click here for purchasing infohttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/gregory-cn-smith/lifes-loudest-secrets--click-here-for-purchasing-info/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/gregory-cn-smith/lifes-loudest-secrets--click-here-for-purchasing-info/Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:51:24 -0600Life's Loudest Secrets is focused on living the balanced life. It presents twelve secrets about areas in our lives we need to pay close attention to as we grow and develop.

These secrets are in fact not secrets at all, they speak loudly to us. These secrets awaken us, usually at the most inappropriate times hence the title Life's Loudest Secrets. If we can gain insights through our journey on this spinning planet then our life's loudest secrets will speak up and become clear to us, allowing us to enjoy a well balanced life on our way to success.

Enjoy your journey through Life's Loudest Secrets.

Life's Loudest Secrets - $11.95
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"Gregory's enthusiastic but practical perspective shines through in this publication. He's effective at getting the reader to take inventory and focus on self-improvement with real-life examples."
Joe Dietrich
General Manager & C.E.O.
Trillium Mutual Insurance Co

"Brimming with insights about successful living and people skills Gregory offers prudent and useful suggestions."
Patricia Fripp
CSP CPAE
Author, Award-winning speaker

"Life's Loudest Secrets is a wake up call to all of us. Simple yet profoundÖit shows us how we can live out our dreams and fulfill our maximum potential."
Earl Ellis C.A.
Kraft Foods Inc.

"Brilliantly and thoughtfully written. A significant achievement; a motivational and easy read."
Jacqueline Mason
Mortgage Banker
Atlanta Georgia USA


Author Bio:
Gregory C.N. Smith is a motivational speaker, seminar trainer and behavioral consultant. Gregory is living proof that these ideas and principles he shares will work in your life if you truly want them to.

In his early adult years it seemed unlikely that he would do anything significant in life. From factory worker to sales person to entrepreneur, Gregory tried to achieve his dreams but to no avail. He was blessed to meet someone who took him in his counsel, a man named Gunner Couce, who birthed a passion for success in Gregory and taught him the principles of Life's Loudest Secrets.

Now as he experiences successful changes in his life, Gregory shares these principles and ideas with you so you too can experience the liberating life of living your dreams!

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Power Thoughthttp://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/http://www.apexsuccessgroup.com/power-thought/Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:56:03 -0600“I see life as a place of perpetual growth. Many read books; attend seminars and training sessions only to leave with the same attitude as they came. If we are going to spend time and money on learning we better finish what we started. Implement what we learned to enhance our lives.” ……Power Thought of the Week

Welcome to “Power Thought of the Week” our 52-Week Success Mind Conditioning Program. Once a week you will receive a “Power Thought of the Week” in your email. Power Thought of the Week will help you stay focused on your success priorities and assist you to establish ownership of your goals and always keep your vision alive.

You can succeed, but only if you stay focused on your priorities. I am so excited for you as you embark on your journey of discovery. Just keep in mind that your success on this journey is life long and continuous.

Each week you will receive a Power Thought, meditate on it. Always think of how it can or does apply to your life and how it impacts your betterment.

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