About Mahara

Mahara Sinclaire, M Ed.

Successful people in their 50’s and 60’s from all over America and Canada are approaching retirement and asking the same question of Mahara Sinclaire, “How did you make it happen?” Mahara and her husband Ken have experienced a 24 month odyssey around the world, logging hundreds of thousands of miles as they visited 43 countries. The most frequent comment can be summed up in the phrase, “Where did you get the jam to do it?”

 This former musician, college and university instructor and learning specialist says desire for adventure, and willingness to change and to reach new goals is what sets her apart. Many say she has a special talent for motivating people to reach their goals.

If you are seeking a rich and satisfying retirement, you will want a comprehensive approach and a way to focus your energies to achieve your goals. Her new book, The Laughing Boomer: Retire from Work – Gear Up for Living! will give you motivation to live your dreams. Check out www.laughingboomer.com.

Mahara is an entertaining and dynamic instructor with many years experience in helping people go forward with their lives. She has been a faculty member at three BC colleges for the past twelve years.

What others say about Mahara

I have taken many courses and found this three-week workshop to be tops on my list. It was dynamic well organized, the instructor (Mahara Sinclaire) had excellent communication skills and she left me with a sense of empowerment.
L. Delaney, B. Phys. Ed. Executive Director
Vernon Community Arts Council.

Thank you for a wonderful experience in your class and for your kind support, experienced not only to me, but to all students. It was a great class. Thank you also for your genuine sense of humor.
B. Chapman, student,
Langara College, Vancouver, BC

I have found her to be inspiring and energetic with a special talent for motivating people. She presented her material in a stimulating fast-paced manner.
T. Clarkson, Vernon, BC

It amazes me that you hold such incredible understanding toward people of such different characters. You have managed to create confidence, professionalism and success into so many of use that have been through your course.
G. Massey, Vancouver, BC

Mahara is an excellent instructor. She comes with humor, expertise and hand-on practical approach. I feel I have walked away with great knowledge and abilities. I enjoyed myself and feel fortunate enough to learn these new skills from Mahara.
Quote from formal evaluation
University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

I feel completely privileged to have been taught by Mahara. I never thought learning could be so informative, interactive, but mostly fun. I’m feeling more confident and focused than I ever have.
J. Kaplan,
Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Places where she has presented

• T.E.A.L. Conference, May 2008
• Simon Fraser University
• Houghton Mifflin, Student Success Seminar, San Francisco,
• Langara College,
• Douglas College,
• B.C.I.T.,
• University College of the Fraser Valley,
• Learning Specialist Association of BC,
• Executive Development Services,
• The Focus Group,
• Axis Technology,
• North Okanagan Skills Unlimited Training Society,
• Dexter Wallace and Associates,
• Learning Resources Society,
• New West School District,
• Delta School Board,
• The CEO Group,
• Corporate Desktop Publishing Group,
• Women in Business,
• Sprott Shaw College,
• Okanagan University College,
• Vernon Teachers Association,
• North Shore School Board,
• Western Front Multimedia,
• Surrey-Delta Immigrant Services Society,
• Nisha Children and Family Services Society,
• Jarrett & Company.