The Me Factor

The harder the work, the greater the reward. . . .Right? As men, the lack of self-care and the societal pressures to perform to the point of burnout affect us across the board, and these issues are slowly, quietly killing us.

The Me Factor: A Systematic Guide to Getting What the Hell You Want examines the often unspoken challenges of being a man, shines a light on personal and professional pressures and shows men how to prioritize areas of their life in a healthy way, create boundaries, and become a wellspring of energy, overflowing into every aspect of their life.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance is an International speaker, author, entrepreneur, and award-winning psychologist. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and an MA in Developmental Psychology from Andrews University in Michigan. He is the former Public Education Director and Vice-President of the Psychologists Association of Alberta. For over twenty-five years, Dr. Ferrance has been helping individuals, couples, families, and corporations reduce their levels of stress, improve their relationships, and enjoy more success. "Dr. Ganz" is a favorite of the media, and over the past fourteen years has been interviewed by The Edmonton Journal, CBC Radio, 630 CHED, Good Morning Canada, CTV News, Psychology Today, Ebony magazine, Bloomberg Business Radio Network, and many other media outlets. He holds the John C. Patterson Media Award from the Psychologists' Association of Alberta and the Rosalina Smith Award from the National Black Coalition of Canada for Exceptional and Prolonged Service from an Individual from the Black Community Conducting a Business. Dr. Ferrance's deep belief in "positive psychology" helps you be the best version of yourself. He presents his information in a straightforward, down-to-earth, no-nonsense way. He prides himself on being a fellow "work-in-progress" and does not present anything that he has not personally put his blood, sweat, and tears into. This approach has made him a sought-after public speaker – with audiences in the United States and Canada enjoying his fun, engaging, and life-changing presentations on beating stress and building superior relationships. Dr. Ferrance has a black belt in karate and is currently studying Aikido. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with his wife and two children.