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07/16/2025

A Trusted Voice in the Mental Health Space Is Growing — and Deserves Your Attention

In a world where high performers quietly burn out behind polished titles and sharp suits, real help often feels out of reach. That’s why I’m proud to share the incredible work of Dr. Meagan Yarmey who is expanding her psychotherapy practice — and redefining what support looks like for professionals in high-pressure careers.

Meagan’s approach is grounded, evidence-based, and performance-aware. She sits at the powerful intersection of mental health and career transition, helping leaders, professionals, and those “holding it all together” navigate real challenges with practical, high-impact strategies.

Her practice — Meagan Yarmey, Ph.D. Psychotherapy — blends the clinical depth of psychotherapy with the precision of performance psychology. It’s where science meets soul, and burnout meets breakthrough.

If you or someone in your circle is looking for thoughtful, grounded, and effective support — whether it’s coaching, therapy, or career-oriented mental health — I can’t recommend her enough.

📍 www.meaganyarmey.ca
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💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meaganyarmeyphd

Let’s normalize asking for help. And let’s make sure it comes from people who get it.

Thanks, Meagan, for doing work that matters — and doing it with integrity.

Meagan Yarmey Psychotherapy offers evidence-based therapy for high achievers facing burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. Serving professionals in Ontario & Nova Scotia.

07/15/2025

What would you say to the rookie version of yourself — the one still proud, still green, still unaware of what this job would take from them… and give to them?
Someone asked me that question recently. And it stopped me cold.
Now, 35 years later, as my daughter steps into the uniform, I finally found the words. This isn’t about tactics or training — it’s about how to survive with your soul intact.
Read: “What I’d Tell the Recruit Version of Me”
https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/%E2%80%9Cwhat-i%E2%80%99d-tell-the-recruit-version-of-me%E2%80%9D

You’re standing there, stiff in your new uniform, full of ideals and muscle memory. Nervous but proud. You achieved your lifelong goal to be a police office. You think you know what you signed up for.

07/09/2025

I Just Got Punched in the Stomach !!!

You ever had the wind knocked out of you—not physically, but emotionally? That pause between breath and breakdown? Yeah, that just happened to me. No filters.

07/07/2025

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07/07/2025

Level 5 Unicorn Leadership isn’t a myth—it’s the blueprint for building legendary impact with relentless integrity. Ready to shatter ceilings and lead with fire? The path starts here.
Book Review #1 by Assoc. Prof. Sezer Bozkus Kahyaoglu CIA, CFE, CFSA, CRMA, CICP, CPA

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07/01/2025

From my family to yours!!!

06/23/2025

If you play hard?!? Make sure you take time to relax to focus recharge and strive to be the best version of yourself moving forward.

06/14/2025

Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lincoln, the loyal PTSD service dog and guardian angel to my dear friend, Sgt. Mike Biron

Lincoln wasn’t just a dog.
He was Mike’s lifeline.
His calm in the storm.
His silent strength when the noise of PTSD got too loud.

I can’t imagine the weight of this loss for Mike.
To lose not just a service dog, but your shadow… your steady… your soul support.

It’s the kind of grief that breaks in places no one else sees.

I first met Lincoln when I was teaching the Communication Center Supervisor Course. Near the end of one of my heavier lectures, he let out this big, theatrical yawn and sprawled out like a rug on the floor—clearly unimpressed. I laughed, called a coffee break, and the class erupted. That moment? Pure Lincoln. Always present. Always real.

He wasn’t there to impress—he was there to protect.
And he did that job with more grace and heart than most humans I’ve met.

Thank you, Lincoln…
For your service.
For standing watch over our brother.
For being the kind of soul who made this world gentler just by being in it.

Sleep well, beautiful boy.
And when you cross the Rainbow Bridge, please give Tyla and Riley big nuzzles from me.

I have my own PTSD service dog Zoe can't imagine the loss.

We will remember.
We will honour.

– DP

06/10/2025

It's been a busy week for me as I work with the publisher to finalize my third book, "A Blueprint for Level 5 Unicorn Leadership," which is due out in September. Stay tuned!!!

THE BLUEPRINT FOR EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP IS IN YOUR HANDS—ARE YOU READY TO RISE?

The world doesn’t need more managers. It needs bold, resilient, high-impact leaders—the kind who don’t just climb the ranks but transform the teams and organizations they lead. In A Blueprint to Level 5 Unicorn Leadership, Douglas P. Pflug delivers a game plan for leaders who refuse to settle for average. This isn’t another leadership theory book filled with fluff and clichés. This is a battle-tested, high-performance leadership manual forged from decades of elite experience in policing, coaching, and executive mentorship. Inside, you’ll find the real-world strategies, hard-won lessons, and non-negotiable mindsets required to master Level 5 Leadership—the rare balance of professional will and personal humility that defines the most exceptional leaders.

Through gripping case studies, actionable frameworks, and no-BS insights, Doug equips you with the tools to:

ü Develop the resilience and grit to thrive in high-stakes leadership roles.

ü Master the art of influence and earn trust that transcends titles.

ü Lead with conviction, humility, and unwavering integrity—the hallmarks of true leadership excellence.

If you’ve drawn inspiration from Finding Your Granite or Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward, this book will take you even further, challenging you to rise above mediocrity and become the leader others aspire to be.

Great leaders aren’t born—they’re built. The blueprint is here. The choice is yours.

06/02/2025

June is PTSD Awareness Month – Let’s Talk About It
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month across North America, including right here in Canada. It’s a time to break the silence, shatter stigma, and educate the public about the invisible battles many of us face daily. In Canada, June 27 is recognized as National PTSD Awareness Day—a day to honour survivors, support those still struggling, and spotlight the tools that help us heal. One of those tools saved my life. Her name is Zoe.
Article: Zoe: My Lifeline in a vest

The Role of PTSD Service Dogs in Real Recovery By Douglas P. Pflug Executive Coach | PTSD Advocate | Author | Founder, IRONWILL 360° Leadership Introduction Arizona “Zoe” isn’t just a dog.