“It works for me!” -Laurel Walzak

She got her first job at 14-years-old, as a tennis instructor. Now, Laurel Walzak is the Director of Integrated Sales for the National Hockey League. The Toronto-based executive may be busy, but she still makes time for her health (and a few indulgences).

Learn a little bit more about her in this installment of "It works for me."

10 words that describe you: Energetic, loyal, proactive, family-oriented, aloof, determined, futuristic, passionate, charitable, leader.

First paid job: Tennis instructor.

Dream job: Eradicate obesity in the world.

Favourite sport to play: Skiing in the winter, tennis in the summer.

Favourite sport to watch: Hockey.

Diet: Clean. I try not to eat any processed foods. I eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and protein. I manage my caloric intake, but I’m not restrictive.

Go-to healthy snack: Almonds.

Favourite food indulgence: Chocolate and pizza.

Wine or beer? White wine.

Coffee or tea? Coffee.

Indoor or outdoor workouts? I love indoor spinning and weights. I also love getting outside at my cottage for long walks and cycling.

Morning or evening workouts? Morning.

Celeb crush: Tim McGraw. I don’t even like country music, but he’s hot.

Dream travel destination: Dubai.

Healthy living philosophy: A combination of exercise, a healthy diet, sleep, de-stressing and giving myself mental breaks.

One of your tips for business travellers: Book a hotel that has fitness facilities or running shoes.

Want more of Laurel’s health and wellness tips for leaders on the go? She’ll be speaking at the GoodLife Fitness Health & Wellness Leadership Summit in Toronto tomorrow, November 27. More details are available at here.