b'INDSPIRE AWARD LAUREATEThere are also lessons to beMy dad always said it doesntAs for whats next in his own learned from the people Adamsmatter if youre not good at it; justjourney, Adams is excited to meets within his office and out inget in the game and do your best.continue discovering new the community, including survivorsEven if youre not sure where yourehobbies, building his career, of trauma. I speak to residentialgoing or what it all means, followand even returning to the small school survivors a lot and theyyour heart and take those firstscreen in several upcoming remind me that it is possible tosteps, says Adams. And thats whatprojects. I still love to act, and recover from trauma, that youI wish for others, the courage to tryIm lucky I still get offers. Im not can turn bad stories and painfula lot of things to see if their heart isin my prime, but thats not the experiences into good things insidethere, and not to worry whether orpoint. I just love to do it. It makes of you, and that there is hope,not theyre going to be great at it. even with the loss of so many ofme happy.our children, explains Adams. Residential school survivors are still standing. By speaking to them, I stand up straighter, and I think if they can get through that, I can get through this.Stress and fatigue are common burdens for healthcare workers, and part of what keeps Adams mentally and physically equipped to bring his best self to his career is a strong focus on his own well-being. I know from experience that being tired emotionally, mentally or physically means youre not your best self with others, he says. You need to refill your tanks. For me, that means spending time aloneSupporting First Nationswith creative pursuits or, most importantly, being with family andWe help build capacity through customized friends to feel that love and hopeprofessional programs to fit the unique needs and warmth. For me, thats theof the communities and organizations we fastest way to heal.serve.For example, adds Adams. Im just about to head to the store toOur service areas includebuy some glitter for a card for my son who is graduating from GradeExecutive Search and Recruitment12. I like doing crafts; it warms myHuman Resource Advisory Servicesheart. This is completely silly, butLeadership and Developmentto make a happy, glittery card toTruth & Reconciliation Awareness Programcelebrate my son makes me happy beyond belief. It fills my tanks and reminds me of whats important.As a respected healthcare mentor and Knowledge Keeper in his own right, Adams is proud to inspire others to tread their own paths. Often, he finds himself passingVisit our website to learn more: legacybowes.comdown wisdom from his father, encouraging youth to step out from the sidelines and try what-ever perks their interest.2022indspiration49'