• Process, Culture & Clients with Hazel Lord, Founder and President of Pearl Operational Design
    May 5 2025

    Hazel Lord is passionate about process design, organizational culture, her team and her clients. We read business books about leaders who focus on the right things.. They're talking about Hazel. Every time we speak I'm inspired by her commitment to fostering a positive and productive culture that embraces her clients and helps her team achieve their potential. She's passionate about operational design which, when done well, sets organizations up for success by saving money, time and delivering an excellent client experience. I think you'll enjoy our conversation and the nuggets of wisdom that Hazel shares.

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    28 mins
  • A masterclass on innovation and engagement from Mark Williams, CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
    Mar 1 2025

    I could talk to Mark Williams, CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra all day. His vision and guidance has forged deep connections between our uber talented orchestra and the various communities it serves while creating the space for the orchestra to explore innovative ways to collaborate with great artists beyond the traditional scope of classical music. It was a masterclass in innovation and organic engagement. I think you'll love it. Check out the full interview on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    35 mins
  • Gillian Smith keeps her professional options open
    Sep 16 2023

    Gillian Smith intentionally defined herself broadly as a professional. She focuses on the transferable skills, experience and value that she can offer any organization rather than narrowly defining herself as a specific function in a particular industry.

    I really enjoyed our conversation about what she's learned along the way.

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    24 mins
  • Dr. Marcus Collins encourages us to create meaningful connections with the people in our lives.
    Jul 27 2023

    Dr. Marcus Collins is the author of the the book "For the Culture". He's brilliant, funny and engaging. There are so many stories and nuggets of information. Check it ou.

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    30 mins
  • Managers need to walk the talk to drive employee engagement with Ron Tite
    Jun 29 2023

    Ron Tite is the best selling author of the incredible book "Think Do Say" and he spent some time with me to share why its so important for Managers to walk the talk in order to create deeper connections with the team member, drive employee engagement and higher performance. You're going to love it. Check it out here.

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    31 mins
  • We need self care everyday with Jacquie Compton
    Jun 9 2023

    We don't always have time to go to a week long yoga retreat or to take a 4-hour hike but Jacquie Compton says you still have time for restorative acts of self care. In this episode Jacquie shares bit-sized acts of self care that we can engage in anywhere at any time.

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    28 mins
  • How networking makes us better managers with Professor Bill McEvily
    May 19 2023

    Networking is about so much more than getting a job. Prof Bill McEvily shares the many ways that networking makes us more effective as managers. This insightful discussion sheds light on the many reasons why we should foster a large, diverse professional network.

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    36 mins
  • Lisa Bragg teaches us how to confidently promote ourselves
    Apr 28 2023

    Lisa Bragg is the author of "Bragging Rights: How to talk about your work using purposeful self promotion". So many of us feel uncomfortable talking about our professional successes. If feels like showing off. But its critical to know how to confidently talk about our successes to find new opportunities and build our careers. There are so many great tips in this interview. Check it out.
    #lisabragg #braggingrights #purposefulselfpromotion #dionneengland #mylemonadestand #selfpromotion #dionnethewriter
    Editing by Josette Leacock

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    24 mins