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TEDx Speaker | International Best Selling Author | Co-Founder & CEO | Podcast Guest | Leadership Coach

Dogsledding Entrepreneur

tanya mccready

TOPICS - • Adversity • Challenge • Diversity

• Inspirational • Leadership • Resilience • Teamwork

tanya Mccready - PROGRAMS

  •  INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY OF 1000 MILES
  • LEADING FROM BEHIND - LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM OUR

        HUSKIES ALASKAN ADVENTURES.

  • THRU THE STORM - RESILIENCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES
  • THRIVING IN TIMES OF CHANGE FOR LEADERS 

Beautiful Siberian Huskies, Awe-Inspiring Wilderness, Breathtaking Adventure!

"Tanya and Hank came to tell their story on the opening day of our three-day Global Executive planning meeting which took place in Ottawa, in May this year (2022). There were people in attendance from Africa, Australia, Europe, and Canada. After a long Covid hiatus, and seeing people in-person for the first time in over 2 years, the emotional and moving Winterdance story of team building, developing team trust and bonding which, through perseverance, culminated in many team accomplishments despite the hardships, was perfect for the situation we had all found ourselves going through in our business regions around the world. Tanya and Hank’s down to earth approach, coupled with their open and honest communication style resonated well with our group of seasoned mining construction executives. What they have to say isn’t just a story about dogs – it is story about life, relationships and the power of a team! "

David Hansman, Senior Vice President, Redpath Mining Inc., North Bay, Ontario


"Leaves you absolutely hanging on to every word."

Brendan Noonan, GM Coca-Cola


"A powerful and genuine storyteller."

Bala Kathiresan, President & CEO, BCNET


"We had the great pleasure of having Tanya from Winterdance Dogsled Tours present to our Corporate group, telling a fascinating story about her and her husband's journey to overcome obstacles and persevere through challenges faced when managing a dogsled team across the Alaskan wilderness."


The similarities between their journey and the journey of strengthening our team was very relatable and inspirational, particularly the parallels around passion, drive, determination and persistence. Well done Tanya, your message resonated with our management team and you have given us a new perspective on what it takes to be successful when managing through change! 

Stephen Bown, National Sales Director Coca-Cola Ltd


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Inspiring teams to overcome challenges and reach their goals through improved teamwork, leadership, and vision!

tanya mccready - BIOGRAPHY

23 years ago Hank & Tanya quit their jobs and left their home in Guelph to move to Ontario's wilderness with their beloved huskies to start a business, family and lifestyle. They now welcome over 3000 guests from around the world every winter to experience dogsledding on their 2000 acres of wilderness bordering Algonquin Park. 


Hank & their huskies have competed in 6 – 1000 mile races in Alaska & the Yukon and they have written 2 books from these races - the latest an international best seller. Tanya shares stories and lessons around leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity and building a business to international audiences. They and their huskies have been featured in countless commercials, movies, TV shows and major media from CNN, New York Times, Rick Mercer Report, Canada AM, Toronto Star to name a few.  They share their lives with their 4 children, 3 cats and large husky family.

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tanya mccready - MEDIA

Tanya McCready and Hand DeBruin's Books

Pick up where Iditarod Dreamer left off with Hank dealing with not completing his dream. But adventure is around the corner as he signs up for the 2011 1000 mile Yukon Quest. Jump on the runners again with Hank and his lead dogs Lily, Strider and the rest of the team as they set out to prove they do have what it takes to reach a 1000 mile race finish line.

Jump on the sled and join Winterdance Dogsled Tours owner Hank DeBruin and his family from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada along with his team of 20 Purebred Siberian Huskies for a year in their life preparing for and competing in Alaska's 1000 mile Iditarod. A goal that Hank has passionately pursued for 10+ years.

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