Ever thought about how Rational Living could be the key to your success as a leader? Well wonder no more. My guest this week is John Vespasian, an expert and author of seven books including "The 10 Principles of Rational Living" (2012), "Rational Living, Rational Working: How to Make Winning Moves When Things Are Falling Apart" (2013), "Consistency: The Key to Permanent Stress Relief" (2014), and his most recent publication, “On Becoming Unbreakable: How Normal People Become Extraordinarily...

Ever thought about how Rational Living could be the key to your success as a leader? Well wonder no more. My guest this week is John Vespasian, an expert and author of seven books including "The 10 Principles of Rational Living" (2012), "Rational Living, Rational Working: How to Make Winning Moves When Things Are Falling Apart" (2013), "Consistency: The Key to Permanent Stress Relief" (2014), and his most recent publication, “On Becoming Unbreakable: How Normal People Become Extraordinarily...

This week I am exploring the Seasons of Change that we as leaders (as well as humans) evolve through as we embrace and move through changing scenarios. We start off in the Fall where we have inklings of change coming, then into the winter where we undertake deep thinking and soul searching, into Spring where we are re-energized by our new story, and finally, finding ourselves in Summer where we are operating at our prime. What Season are you currently in? Listen in to find out!

This week I am exploring the Seasons of Change that we as leaders (as well as humans) evolve through as we embrace and move through changing scenarios. We start off in the Fall where we have inklings of change coming, then into the winter where we undertake deep thinking and soul searching, into Spring where we are re-energized by our new story, and finally, finding ourselves in Summer where we are operating at our prime. What Season are you currently in? Listen in to find out!

My guest this week is Mary Ellen Southwick, Digital News Producer for the Calgary Herald (Post Media). Over the decade since she graduated with her degree in journalism, Mary Ellen has witnessed one of the most revolutionary periods in the history of her profession. In 10 short years, this journalist has gone from local newspaper reporting to producing international, national and city news on multiple media platforms. Mary Ellen is continuing to pioneer new forms of story telling,...

My guest this week is Mary Ellen Southwick, Digital News Producer for the Calgary Herald (Post Media). Over the decade since she graduated with her degree in journalism, Mary Ellen has witnessed one of the most revolutionary periods in the history of her profession. In 10 short years, this journalist has gone from local newspaper reporting to producing international, national and city news on multiple media platforms. Mary Ellen is continuing to pioneer new forms of story telling,...

Today my guest is Hilary Van Welter a prominent player in social change that integrates environmental and economic solutions. Hilary leads numerous teams with mixed genders, generations and race. In today's show Hilary and I share a car ride and a dynamic conversation on the labels we use to define gender and generation in the workplace. As leaders who have spanned four decades, we are challenging the use of these stereotypes in the development of leadership strategies for distinct...

Today my guest is Hilary Van Welter a prominent player in social change that integrates environmental and economic solutions. Hilary leads numerous teams with mixed genders, generations and race. In today's show Hilary and I share a car ride and a dynamic conversation on the labels we use to define gender and generation in the workplace. As leaders who have spanned four decades, we are challenging the use of these stereotypes in the development of leadership strategies for distinct...

Have you ever wondered what differentiates real fast trackers from the rest of the pack? Listen in to my show this week as Rebecca Penty, Energy Reporter for Bloomberg (global financial news provider) shares with us her formula for successful career building. Her strategy is about to take her from Canada's oil and gas capital, Calgary Alberta to London, England as she becomes the European Media Reporter for Bloomberg. What does it take to mobilize through seven jobs in nine years, all the...

Have you ever wondered what differentiates real fast trackers from the rest of the pack? Listen in to my show this week as Rebecca Penty, Energy Reporter for Bloomberg (global financial news provider) shares with us her formula for successful career building. Her strategy is about to take her from Canada's oil and gas capital, Calgary Alberta to London, England as she becomes the European Media Reporter for Bloomberg. What does it take to mobilize through seven jobs in nine years, all the...

At 26, my guest this week, Molly Connor, is on her way to becoming the next generation of women who lead. As the Account Executive for the Greater Halifax Partnership, Molly champions the development and growth of rural businesses. As one of 50 Fellows for Venture For Canada (selected out of 1700+ applicants) this emerging leader is being groomed to work for top Canadian start-ups and growth companies. Entrepreneurship is her calling…but at what cost? Listen in to find out

At 26, my guest this week, Molly Connor, is on her way to becoming the next generation of women who lead. As the Account Executive for the Greater Halifax Partnership, Molly champions the development and growth of rural businesses. As one of 50 Fellows for Venture For Canada (selected out of 1700+ applicants) this emerging leader is being groomed to work for top Canadian start-ups and growth companies. Entrepreneurship is her calling…but at what cost? Listen in to find out

If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing one of the most legendary transformational endeavors on record – Imagine Chicago. Her prototype for cultivating hope and harnessing imagination through civic engagement...

If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing one of the most legendary transformational endeavors on record – Imagine Chicago. Her prototype for cultivating hope and harnessing imagination through civic engagement...

My guest this week is Annabel Slaight – a women whose leadership matches her dreams. As the co-founder of OWL, Chickadee, Chirp and Tree House Family magazines, Owl Books and Owl TV, Annabel spearheaded a new paradigm of igniting and enlightening children in their discovery of the outdoors and wildlife. In her current role as Founding Chair of the Ontario Water Centre, Annabel has co-created, along with her talented cadre of transformational experts, powerful and highly innovative approaches...

My guest this week is Annabel Slaight – a women whose leadership matches her dreams. As the co-founder of OWL, Chickadee, Chirp and Tree House Family magazines, Owl Books and Owl TV, Annabel spearheaded a new paradigm of igniting and enlightening children in their discovery of the outdoors and wildlife. In her current role as Founding Chair of the Ontario Water Centre, Annabel has co-created, along with her talented cadre of transformational experts, powerful and highly innovative approaches...

In Part 2 of my interview with Pierre Belanger, we go deeper into the patterns of human experience that emerge when we face life changing decisions. Listen in as Pierre and I explore the choice,s impact and dynamics of the journey we take to find our true essence. You can find out more about Pierre at www.tarotwithpierre.com (http://www.tarotwithpierre.com)

My guest this week is Pierre Belanger, an international life guide and advisor. As a man of wise counsel, Pierre is definitely not your typical psychologist, life skills trainer, or theoretical inquisitor into your successes and failures. Rather, Pierre uses the Tarot as his map through which he uncovers invisible perspectives on the human experience. Listen in to hear how we, as human beings, evolve in our thought, emotional, and behavioural patterns as depicted by 22 universal stages. Such...

My guest this week is Canadian author, Crystal Fletcher (www.crystalfletcher.com). In her first novel, Beauty Beneath the Banyan, Crystal weaves the stories of six independent characters: three males killed by war and three women coming to terms with their own past and current aspirations. This intriguing writer captures our hearts and minds with the jarring reality that we cannot fully embrace our current state of affairs if we do not come to terms with the indelible imprint of our past. For...

If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing one of the most legendary transformational endeavors on record – Imagine Chicago. Her prototype for cultivating hope and harnessing imagination through civic engagement...

In January 2017, my guest this week, Eirliani Abdul Rahman will be the first Singaporean woman to walk to the South Pole. She will cover over 1100km pulling a 60kg sled full of her equipment and supplies. Listen to her story as we explore the passion that is driving her expedition – child sexual abuse.  As the co-founder and Executive Director of YAKIN (Youths, Adult Survivors & Kin In Need), Eirliani is raising global awareness for a cause very close to her heart, and in doing so, is...

Hilary Van Welter is the real thing – a true leader in her field. Her specialized arena is getting people to change the way they “see”, think about and take action on complex issues facing our society. You will not want to miss how Hilary, CEO of Ascentia (www.ascentia.ca) (http://www.ascentia.ca%29/) has not only shaped public policy; but has mobilized innovative and high impact community action on one of our most valuable resources – water. Go to amazon.ca (http://amazon.ca/), to get a copy...

Simply fantasizing about ruling your sphere of influence will do little to bring it to life. It takes a distinct set of skills and unwavering determination to rock the world. My guest this week, Trish Bishop, is an expert in what it takes to dominate one’s field and lead a rock star team. Trish, theDirector of Professional Services (www. trishbishop.strikingly.com (http://trishbishop.strikingly.com/)) with Horizon, a national IT partner to small, medium and large enterprises, is the founder...

Tim Merry (http://timmerry.com) is an international change leader extraordinaire. While many modern leaders see themselves as “change leaders”; very few can account for the large-scale collaborative ventures Tim has led to bring about significant economic and social change. The relational and creative nature of his leadership style is one to which female leaders are not only highly attracted; but has proven to hold a natural affinity for women who are originating and sustaining powerful...

Suzanne Ameche is the founder and CEO of American made Make Be-Leaves – a 33-year-old corporation specializing in creating world leading artificial flowered and landscape environments. (www.makebe-leaves.com) Six years ago, Suzie’s business hit a crisis that would force her to make some of the toughest decisions faced by any leader. Listen in as Suzie tells us her story of survival and victory. (This is Part 3 of our Turnaround series.)