Testimonials

Thank you for supporting the conference. I am so glad you were there and decided to take some of it in and stayed with us all day. It was a big success and I am looking forward to hosting again next year. My apologies for the late reply it has taken me a minute to… Continue “2023 Survive & Thrive Conference”

Indeed an honour to be recognized by local MLA Derek Johnson in the Manitoba Parliament for the work I do in helping others ‘find their voice’ from workplace bullying.

John Walker, Documentary Filmmaker Sherry has survived against all odds and has written a compelling book that is hard to put down. Her story is an inspiring example of how to stand up for your rights and succeed. With tremendous courage she has turned her heart breaking and tragic story into a powerful message of… Continue “John Walker Productions 2017”

I am a Research Biologistwith Canadian Grain Commission government department responsible for regulation of the grain handling industry, to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions. I am a big fan of TEDxTalks and was very impressed with Sherry’s TEDxWinnipeg talk:  How I survived Workplace Bullying.  She has overcome incredible challenges and… Continue “Government of Canada: Future Leaders Career Day February 21,2019”

Sherry, has demonstrated strong leadership skills over the last year in our facility. By telling her story she has inspired the lives of many people suffering with mental health and addictions. What I love the most is Sherry’s ability to captivate the audience. This may be through toastmasters or sharing her life story. We were… Continue “Presenting at Aurora Recovery Centre 2018”

Show recorded February 2, 2017. Sherry is a strong woman, with a strong message to share. She exudes warms and compassion and truly wants to make the world a better place!

  Sherry Lee is an energetic and informative public speaker who easily engages her audience. Sherry Lee’s life experience informs her ideas and she shares her stories with openness and confidence. Sherry Lee also weaves her theoretical knowledge of conflict resolution into her public presentations, which not only strengthens the truth of her lived experience… Continue “International Women’s Day March 8th, 2017”

Independent Associate, LegalShield, Winnipeg, Manitoba April 2017 Not only is Sherry Benson-Podolchuk a terrific speaker, she is a pleasure to work with in the preparations leading up to ‘the big day’! I highly recommend her!

I first heard Sherry when she made a very powerful and compelling presentation on her experience with harassment in the RCMP to a panel of MPs and Senators in Canada’s Parliament buildings. She conveyed personal insight, courage, determination and leadership. She proved that she could walk “through the fire”, come out the other side, sustain… Continue “Grant Mitchell”

You have certainly demonstrated courage and determination through your struggles in dealing with the RCMP. When I started reading your book, Women Not Wanted, I had a hard time putting it down and when I did, I could hardly wait to return to its pages. I was drawn into your world of fear and uncertainty,… Continue “Barb Read”

This lady Sherry Benson-Podolchuk has a story to tell and what a unique one it is! As a toastmaster, she has her own crafted style to captivate her audience and would make a super main platform speaker! Don’t miss her!”

You are a strong woman providing a much needed source of inspiration and encouragement, giving victims the strength to step forward and be heard.

Sherry – Thank you again for the inspiring presentations in Selkirk and Winnipeg for BPW Manitoba. Women were encouraged to not only speak out against workplace harassment and bullying but to have the courage to begin to directly address it.  Thank you also for your book Women Not Wanted – I have loaned it to… Continue “Colleen Allan”

It was an amazing presentation Sherry! For those of you who have not heard Sherry’s story, you are missing out!

Sherry is an inspired and deeply knowledgeable public speaker whom I asked to speak in my Human Resource Management class on sexual harassment. She helped the students understand what the signs of sexual harassment look like in the work place, and the devastating effects in a way that I could not have taught from a… Continue “Melanda Guenther”

I have been fortunate to hear Sherry Benson-Podolchuk speak on a few occasions. Each time I was moved by her courageous presentation about her experiences in the RCMP. She is an extraordinary individual who has persevered and now brings comfort and hope to others with her inspired words.

One of the worse cases of sexual harassment I have heard about in thirty years.