Leading Through Crisis with Céline Williams

Resilient Leadership Under Pressure | Courage, Clarity & Values with Zolal Habibi

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams, Zolal Habibi) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000

What does leadership look like in moments of sustained uncertainty, high pressure, and constant change?

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, Céline Williams speaks with Iranian human rights advocate Zolal Habibi about what it means to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction, especially when the cost of staying true to your values is high.

Drawing on her personal journey and decades of connection to Iran’s evolving social and political landscape, Zolal reflects on the leadership principles that sustain individuals and movements through prolonged periods of challenge. From the importance of standing firmly in your values to the role of personal responsibility in shaping collective outcomes, this conversation explores how leaders can stay grounded when navigating complexity and uncertainty.

Zolal shares perspectives on resilience, long-term thinking, and the power of purpose, alongside reflections on the role of women in leadership, the impact of lived values versus stated ideals, and how individuals can contribute meaningfully even in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

Together, they unpack questions that resonate far beyond any one context:

How do you lead when the path forward is unclear?
What does it take to remain anchored in your principles under pressure?
How can individuals create meaningful change, even in difficult environments?

This episode is a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of leadership in times of crisis, offering insights for business owners, managers, and leaders navigating change in their own organizations and lives.

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Zolal Habibi is an Iranian human rights activist and a leading voice for justice, democracy, and women’s rights in Iran. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), where she works with policymakers, journalists, and international institutions to amplify the call for a free, secular, and democratic Iran.

For more than two decades, she has been a steadfast advocate for those silenced inside Iran—particularly women, youth, and political prisoners—bringing their stories to global platforms. Zolal’s commitment to this cause is deeply personal. When she was just seven years old, her father, a respected writer and political dissident, was killed by the Iranian regime in the summer of 1988; a summer marked by the massacre of 30,000 political prisoners in Iran. This tragedy shaped her life’s mission: to ensure that such crimes are neither forgotten nor repeated, and that the aspirations of the Iranian people for freedom and democracy are recognized worldwide.

Through her advocacy, media appearances, and international engagement, Zolal continues to champion the Iranian people’s struggle.

To learn more, visit maryamrajavi4change.com or connect with Zolal on Instagram (@ashrafi4ever) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/zolalhabibi/).

Push vs Pull Leadership: How Great Leaders Unlock Team Potential During Crisis with Ernesto Gomez

celine@revisionary.ca (Ernesto Gómez, Céline Williams) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, host Céline Williams sits down with Ernesto Gómez, founder and CEO of Aspen Mindset1 and author of Regrowth: How Organizations Can Overcome Stalling by Unlocking Their People’s Potential.

Together, they explore how leaders can navigate today’s complex landscape—where crises are no longer occasional events but an ongoing reality.

Ernesto shares powerful insights on why organizations stall, how culture can either enable or block change, and why the real driver of performance lies within teams. He introduces the concept of “push vs. pull leadership” and explains how great leaders unlock potential not by applying pressure, but by creating the right conditions for people to thrive.

Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, the conversation explores how leaders can rethink their approach to decision-making, innovation, and team development in an era of accelerating change.

You’ll learn:
• Why crisis is becoming the new normal for leaders
• The three layers of organizations: products, capabilities, and culture
• How team dynamics drive organizational performance
• The difference between push leadership vs pull leadership
• Four cultural pillars that unlock team performance
• Why humility and psychological safety are critical leadership traits
• A practical framework for moving from stagnation to regrowth

If you're a leader navigating uncertainty, building high-performing teams, or trying to drive change in a rapidly evolving world, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on how leadership must evolve.

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Ernesto Gómez is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience, having built and led successful ventures across the food service industry in both the US and Mexico. Transitioning from a dynamic serial entrepreneur to a high-level corporate leader, he served as VP of Human Capital at Grupo Alfa, a major Mexican conglomerate with 83,000 employees, before becoming Chief Human Resources Officer at Sigma Alimentos, a global consumer packaged goods company with 43,000 employees. In these roles, he spearheaded global talent and cultural initiatives, playing a pivotal role in organizational transformation.

Ernesto is the author of Regrowth: How Organizations Can Overcome Stalling by Unlocking Their People’s Potential. Ernesto is a lifelong learner.

He studied social communications and has completed executive programs at leading institutions, including Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan School of Management, Wharton Business School, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago Booth, London Business School, and IMD Business School.

He is the founder and CEO of Aspen Mindset1, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations and individuals reach peak performance. In 2024, Ernesto was invited as a guest speaker in the "Lead through Ambiguity" course at MIT Sloan School of Management.

To learn more about Ernesto’s work, head to aspenmindset1.com. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn (Ernesto Gómez Arzapalo) or Instagram (@aspenmindset_1).

You Don’t Need All the Answers: How Leaders Build Trust During Uncertain Times with Amy Riley

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams, Amy Riley) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

When organizations face crises, change, or uncertainty, many leaders feel pressure to withdraw, control the narrative, or pretend they have all the answers.

Unfortunately, those behaviors often become the very trust breakers that damage teams and fuel fear.

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, Céline Williams sits down with leadership development expert and bestselling author Amy Riley to explore how leaders can build trust during uncertain times—even when they don’t know what comes next.

They discuss why transparency matters, how silence creates stories, and what it truly means to lead with connection instead of control.

This conversation is essential for leaders, managers, and business owners navigating disruption, change, or high-pressure environments.

🔑 Key Topics:
- One of the biggest leadership mistakes made during crisis
- Why leaders don’t need all the answers
- Trust breakers to avoid
- Leading with connection, not control
- How to rebuild trust after a misstep

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Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Barclays and Google Drive.

Amy earned a Master of Science in Training and Development (MSTD), with an emphasis in Organization Development (OD), from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. She is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), a certified Lead True Coach and is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Instrument.

Her #1 international best-selling book is entitled "The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results."

Learn more and grab the book at: courageofaleader.com

Or connect with Amy on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley) or Instagram (@courageofaleader).

Playing the Hand You Are Dealt with John Kippen

celine@revisionary.ca (John Kippen, Céline Williams) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Building Resilience, Confidence, and Human Connection

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, John Kippen, a professional magician + resilience and empowerment coach, shares his powerful story of surviving a life-threatening brain tumor, living with facial paralysis, and rebuilding confidence through creativity, magic, and human connection.

He and Céline unpack practical tools for emotional regulation, mindset shifts, and navigating uncertainty without fear.

This conversation is a profound reminder that resilience is built and crisis can become an opportunity for growth and impact.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or leader navigating uncertainty, change, or burnout, this episode will challenge you to rethink failure, step outside your comfort zone, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Key topics covered:
▪️Leading through crisis vs. long-term adversity
▪️Building resilience and emotional regulation under pressure
▪️Confidence, failure, and mindset in leadership
▪️The power of authenticity and human connection
▪️Turning personal crisis into purpose and impact

A special offer for our listeners…
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John Kippen is a Speaker, Professional Magician, and Resilience and Empowerment Coach whose motto is, “Being different is your superpower.“ John helps his clients challenge their limiting beliefs to achieve their dreams and bounce back quickly from adversity.

💻 Learn more at johnkippen.com or connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.

Future-Ready: Equipping Leaders for Multigenerational Teams and Conflict with Bob Chonka & Jon Grannis

celine@revisionary.ca (Bob Chonka, Jon Grannis, Céline Williams) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Bob Chonka and Jon Grannis of Sollah Interactive chat with us about one of the biggest issues facing organizations today: Are leaders truly equipped to guide their teams through challenging times and whatever comes next?

You'll hear:
- How leadership expectations have shifted with the rise of millennial leaders
- About the impact of technology on communication, and why relevance, realism, and relatability matter more than ever

We explore the role of healthy conflict, why unresolved tension creates dysfunction, and how organizations can build cultures where communication, collaboration, and psychological safety thrive.

Finally, we discuss:
- FOBO (the fear of becoming obsolete), especially among older generations
- How to break knowledge-hoarding behaviors
- Why mistakes should be leveraged instead of punished
-Why microlearning courses are the future of developing soft skills in a fast-paced, distracted workforce

Whether you lead a team, run an organization, or simply want to future-proof your career, this episode delivers practical, immediately applicable insights for staying strong, relevant, and equipped for whatever challenges come next.

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Sollah provides fast, flexible workplace compliance and soft skills training solutions. We design for all training platforms and modalities, helping organizations aim their message, fulfill their learning goals, and achieve performance improvement by taking into account their audience, implementation needs, and ultimate performance objectives.

Learn more at sollah.com and connect with them on all social platforms @sollahinteractive.

Leading Through Crisis: Finding Courage and Purpose in Chaos with Evan Mawarire

celine@revisionary.ca (Evan Mawarire, Céline Williams) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to lead through crisis—not just survive it, but transform through it?

In this gripping and inspiring conversation, Zimbabwean pastor and global advocate Evan Mawarire shares how one simple video turned into a national movement that changed the course of Zimbabwe’s history. As founder of the viral #ThisFlag campaign, Evan rallied 12 million citizens to stand up for justice in one of Africa’s most oppressive regimes.

Join us for a powerful conversation about courage, purpose, and becoming who you’re meant to be through adversity.

This is an episode for leaders, executives, and change-makers who want to understand how to act with conviction when the world feels out of control, and how crisis can be the very thing that unwraps your greatest potential.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why destiny isn’t a destination, but something that unfolds from within
How to take action when you don’t have a full plan
Why failure shapes us more than success ever could
How to find courage and purpose in the middle of chaos

Evan’s story is a reminder that leadership is not about control, it’s about presence, conviction, and compassion. Whether you’re leading a team, a company, or your own life, this episode will help you see crisis not as a setback, but as the portal to your next level.

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Evan Mawarire is a Zimbabwean pastor, speaker, and global advocate for human rights and democracy. In 2016, his heartfelt call for justice sparked the #ThisFlag movement, inspiring millions to take a stand against corruption and injustice in Zimbabwe. His courageous leadership led to multiple arrests and treason charges, but his unwavering commitment to non-violent activism made him an international symbol of resilience and change. A recipient of numerous global honors, including recognition as one of Foreign Policy Magazine’s Top 100 Global Thinkers, Evan has held fellowships at Stanford, Yale, and Johns Hopkins University. His book, Crazy Epic Courage, captures his extraordinary journey from faith leader to political prisoner, offering powerful lessons on courage and leadership.

Learn more and grab the book at www.evanmawarire.org.

You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram (@pastorevanlive).

Fear-Based Leadership: How to Spot It, Survive It, and Stay Powerful with Kate Lowry

celine@revisionary.ca (Kate Lowry, Céline Williams) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The workplace is changing fast.

From economic uncertainty to cultural shifts and the rise of AI, business leaders are operating in a constant state of pressure, and a troubling leadership style is on the rise.

In this episode, I sit down with CEO coach, venture capitalist, and author Kate Lowry to unpack what fear-based leadership looks like and how to protect yourself from it.

We explore:

- Why fear-based leadership is on the rise
- How to spot a fear-based leader before you sign on
- Tactical “upward management” techniques that actually work
- The psychology behind leaders who operate through shame, manipulation, and control
- Gendered differences in how fear-based leaders show up at work
- The critical skillsets you must develop to thrive in today’s environment

If you've ever felt gaslit, overworked, or subtly manipulated by someone in power, this episode is your blueprint for protection and empowerment. Listen now.

“You are not powerless. You just need new tools for a new era of leadership.”

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Kate Lowry is a CEO coach, venture capitalist, and author based in Silicon Valley. An expert in fear-based leaders, Kate developed her methodology growing up in a personal hierarchical family, then refined her approach in the elite worlds of start-ups, private equity, management consulting, and big tech at McKinsey, Meta, and Insight Partners. She is the author of Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders. In her free time, you can find her writing comedy and music and cuddling her service dog, Annie.

Learn more and grab the book at:
www.katelowry.com

You can also connect with her on:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram

Emotional Intelligence, AI, and the Future of Leadership with Dr. Robin Hills

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Robin Hills, Céline Williams) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, business psychologist, emotional intelligence expert, and founder of Ei4Change, Dr. Robin Hills, shares how to stay grounded in human-centered leadership while navigating the rise of AI and embracing the opportunities it brings.

We explore the emotional and ethical limits of AI, and why critical thinking, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership matter now more than ever.

"AI is not a crisis, it’s an opportunity. We’ve got to recognize it as a tool, work with it, and understand what it can and – perhaps more importantly – cannot do."

Ready to lead with purpose in the age of AI? Tune in to this powerful episode and discover how to harness emotional intelligence, rethink leadership, and future-proof your impact.

Listen now and start leading differently.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

- AI as an Opportunity, Not a Crisis

- Limitations of AI vs. Human Capability
AI offers data, speed, and analysis—but lacks emotion, intuition, and ethical reasoning.
Leadership today requires what AI cannot replicate: empathy, judgment, and authentic connection.

- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
It’s about making quality decisions, fostering real relationships, and adapting to change with self-awareness.

- Guardrails for AI
Who should be setting them? Why political or media-driven governance isn’t the answer.
The need for diverse, informed voices shaping AI ethics.

- The Changing Role of Doctors & Medical Professionals
How AI can support medical professionals.

- Education & the Next Generation
Why traditional education must change in the age of AI.
From regurgitation to critical thinking, creativity, and emotional resilience.
Encouraging youth to become emotionally intelligent, ethical leaders.

- Emotional Resilience vs. Toxic Positivity
What it really means to be resilient in a realistic, grounded way.
Recognizing what we can and cannot control—and how to move forward with optimism.

- Future-Proofing Your Career

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Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development (focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience). Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2025.

With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 200+ countries. He is an accomplished author and global keynote speaker (including at Harvard). Awarded “Best Emotional Intelligence Coaching & Training Enterprise 2025” by Corporate America Today and the Global 100 Awards by EMG Publishing.

In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contributions to Emotional Intelligence training.

Learn more at ei4change.com, or connect with him on...
LinkedIn
Facebook, Instagram, or X: @Ei4Change

You can also check out his YouTube channel.

Profit Sharing and Creating a Culture of Ownership with Rob Gallaher

celine@revisionary.ca (Rob Gallaher, Céline Williams) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this powerful episode, I sit down with seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, and author Rob Gallaher to discuss the importance of self-leadership, the mechanics of implementing a sustainable profit-sharing model, and what it takes to create a culture of shared success.

We explore how Rob transitioned from micromanaging every detail to empowering leaders at every level of his businesses. He shares the exact frameworks that helped his team members start thinking—and acting—like owners, along with the hard lessons he's learned along the way.

This episode is filled with practical insights for founders, managers, and anyone interested in profit-sharing or building a culture of shared success.

“If you want your team to act like owners, give them a reason to care whether the business wins or loses.”

“[With this model] I have seen monthly profits triple. I just don’t know another way to make that happen as quickly. If there is, let me know!”

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Rob Gallaher is an entrepreneur, CEO, and author with over a decade of experience building and leading successful businesses. Recognizing the power of aligning employee interests with company performance, Rob has become a passionate advocate for and expert in implementing effective profit-sharing strategies. Through years of practical application and refinement, he has developed a successful model that fosters a collaborative, motivated, and productive workplace. His book, "Profit Sharing: The Power of Shared Success," provides a comprehensive guide for business leaders looking to leverage this powerful tool to enhance company culture, boost productivity, and drive significant growth.

To learn more about Rob and his course on profit sharing, visit profitx.co.

Navigating Complexity: Leadership Lessons for High-Stakes Moments with Jose Berlanga

celine@revisionary.ca (Jose Berlanga, Céline Williams) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

"When things are going well, it’s exciting. When they’re not, you don’t know where the bottom is."

In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and developer Jose Berlanga and I discuss navigating complexity and leadership lessons learned from childhood adversity and many years of leading through high-stakes moments.

We specifically discuss the importance of calculated risk-taking, building resilient teams, creating contingency plans, and the difference between leadership under pressure and micromanaging out of fear.

In high-stakes moments, success often hinges not on avoiding risk, but on knowing which ones are worth taking, and leading with conviction when the path forward is unclear.

Key Takeaways:

--> Discomfort is Constant
Leading through difficulty isn’t an exception—it’s the norm, especially in entrepreneurship.

--> Risk as a Way of Life
Early adversity can build resilience; successful leaders develop a tolerance for discomfort and pressure.

--> Preparation > Prediction
Contingency planning is critical. Leaders can’t afford denial or false optimism in crisis moments.

--> Delegation is a Skill
Let go of tasks incrementally, starting with repetitive, non-critical areas. Avoid micromanaging.

--> Team Power
Build a proactive team that can think and act independently. Leadership shifts you from doing to coordinating.

--> Short-Term vs. Long-Term Thinking
In crises, long-term strategy narrows to survival mode—prioritize urgent, essential tasks.

This episode will help you navigate those complex, high-stakes moments with more clarity, confidence, and ease. Listen in!

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Jose Berlanga, an entrepreneur from Mexico City with over 35 years of experience, has made a significant mark in Houston's real estate industry, notably through co-founding Tricon Homes. His diverse background, including degrees in Business Administration, Economics, and Philosophy, has fueled his success in various sectors, making him a source of inspiration and mentorship in the business community. He is the author of The Business of Home Building and is working on his second book.

You can connect with him or learn more at https://joseberlanga.com, on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-berlanga-900a9518/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/authorjoseberlanga), or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/authorjoseberlanga/).

Hiring Practices That Foster Connection and Belonging with Dr. Roz Cohen

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Roz Cohen, Céline Williams) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

“We tend to do things because that’s the way it’s always been, not because it’s the right answer.”

In this episode, Belonging and Connection Strategist, Dr. Roz Cohen, shares a practical approach to hiring practices that foster employee engagement and belonging at work, as well as how leaders can share the mental load of being the person who does it all.

This conversation is so refreshing in that Dr. Roz takes big concept ideas, such as hiring practices, employee engagement, inclusive leadership, connection and belonging, and breaks them down into incredibly relevant questions and actionable behaviors, specific to you and your organization.

The more we can create the environment Dr. Roz suggests, the happier people will be in our organization, including us!

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Dr. Roz Cohen has spent over two decades proving that great workplaces aren't built on policies alone—they're built on real human connections. As Chief People Officer at LNW Advisors and founder of Socius Strategies, she's made it her mission to help organizations create cultures where everyone truly belongs. Roz's journey through HR leadership has taken her from the magic of Disney to the fast-paced world of Banc of America Securities and Hall Capital Partners. Along the way, she's discovered that whether you're entertaining millions or managing billions, the secret ingredient is always the same: authentic relationships and inclusive leadership.

With her Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and credentials as both an SPHR® and SHRM-SCP, Roz brings serious expertise to her work. But ask anyone who's worked with her, and they'll tell you she's just as likely to roll up her sleeves and dig into the real challenges facing teams today.

When she's not busy changing workplace cultures one connection at a time, you might find Roz training for the NYC Marathon, exploring new cuisines, or planning her next travel adventure. Her philosophy is simple: we all thrive when we feel genuinely connected to the work we do and the people we do it with.

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Roz at https://lnwadvisors.com/bio/rosalind-f-cohen-ph-d-sphr/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalindfcohen.

How to Be a More Charismatic Leader with Richard Reid

celine@revisionary.ca (Richard Reid, Céline Williams) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

“Charisma is really about how we portray ourselves and engage with people on a deeper level.”

In this episode, organizational psychologist Richard Reid talks to us about the power of charisma and why being charismatic may not mean exactly what you think it does.

Learn about the difference between our System 1 and System 2 brains, how to unlock your charisma, and engage people to create the best outcomes for everyone.

We also talk about how leaders can more effectively lead through crisis, why emotional intelligence is key and silence is underrated.

Plus, so much more!

“When we create space in conversations and validate positions, even if we don’t agree with them, it makes people feel psychologically safe. When they do, they bring the best versions of themselves, speak up when they don’t understand things, etc. When they don’t, they shut down or leave.”

Charisma is a continuum, as well as a leadership skill that can be developed. This episode is a great temperature check and place to tap into your charismatic leadership style.

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Richard Reid is a highly qualified psychologist, coach, and organisational consultant with over twenty years of experience. He has consulted with several prominent organisations, including the City of London Police, Transport for London and the Witness Protection programme.

In addition, he runs a boutique international practice that provides therapy, coaching, and psychology-related consultancy services to entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and C-Suite-level leadership. His particular spheres of interest lie in the areas of Trauma, Resilience, Workplace Culture and Charisma.

Richard is a regular media spokesperson on channels such as Sky News, CNBC, BBC and ITV and has co-hosted the Sky One series "Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures". Moreover, he is a published author with Penguin Books and a global keynote speaker.

His corporate portfolio includes Sophos, Novartis, Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini and the Ministry of Defence.

Learn more about Richard and his work by heading to richard-reid.com or connecting with him on LinkedIn.

Growing Through Adversity with Kijuan Amey

celine@revisionary.ca (Kijuan Amey, Céline Williams) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

“Don’t let your situation define who you are. You define who you are.”

Today’s guest, Kijuan Amey, is a dynamic speaker, author, and advocate for resilience. He shares how a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life became the catalyst for growth and why he’s so passionate about helping others win in life’s lessons.

In a moment, his entire life changed (as it sometimes does), and he learned some invaluable lessons in guiding himself–and now countless others–through it.

Listen in for a harrowing and inspirational story from a man who may have lost his sight, but didn’t lose his vision.

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Kijuan Amey, founder of Amey Motivation, is a dynamic speaker and advocate for resilience. Born and raised in Durham, NC, he graduated from Southern High School before serving a decade in the U.S. Air Force as an In-flight Refueling Specialist, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

After being medically retired, he pursued higher education and established Amey Motivation LLC to inspire others. Kijuan has served as the vice president of the Carolina regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association and is a dedicated mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. With over 25 years of drumming experience, on-stage acting, and his book, Don’t Focus on Why Me, his talents extend far beyond the stage.

On May 5, 2017, a motorcycle accident took his eyesight, but not his vision. Embracing his journey, Kijuan empowers audiences with his story of perseverance. Whether speaking to thousands or engaging in intimate discussions, he is a catalyst for transformation, ready to inspire and uplift. For speaking engagements, contact Kijuan at (919) 641-8150 or kijuan@ameymotivation.com. You can also connect with him on all social platforms by searching his name, Kijuan Amey.

Who Gets Heard at Work with Elizabeth Bachman

celine@revisionary.ca (Elizabeth Bachman, Céline Williams) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:01:18 +0000

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, speaker, coach/trainer, and former opera director, Elizabeth Bachman, shares about overcoming communication problems at work, particularly between men and women.

We cover:
- The two main thinking styles
- What gets lost in translation
- Showing the value of things NOT going wrong
- How women get better at communicating who they are

“Society teaches women how to listen to men; it doesn’t teach men how to listen to women...” But we need both; companies and society are better for it.

Listen in to find out the gendered expectations and "proud victimhood" we have around communication breakdowns at work, what to watch for, and how to speak up in a way that you can be heard.

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Elizabeth Bachman is THE go-to person for advanced-level training in Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Leadership. With a lifetime spent perfecting the art of presenting, she helps high-level clients show up as a leader who should be followed, promoted or hired, thus getting the recognition they deserve. A sought-after speaker and strategist in Silicon Valley, nationally and internationally, Elizabeth works with leaders and influencers who need to become concise and compelling presenters. Having spent over 30 years directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo in more than 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth brings a wealth of tools to help business professionals become respected presenters. Fluent in 5 languages, she brings her global experience to her clients.

Learn more about Elizabeth and her work at elizabethbachman.com. Or connect with her on social…
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbachman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StrategicSpeakingForResults
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhAhQGSpCOeBIkyO7MUCJg?view_as=subscriber

Principled and Ethical Leadership with Philippe Johnson

celine@revisionary.ca (Philippe Johnson, Céline Williams) — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Leading Through Crisis, we explore the question, “What’s at stake when leaders are unprincipled, unethical, incompetent, and selfish?”

Philippe Johnson, a retired US Air Force officer, advocate for principled and ethical leadership, and author, shares his thoughts, particularly as they relate to public service and through the lens of Trump’s presidency.

Topics discussed:

◾️Paying attention to the competencies and personality traits that are being normalized
◾️Traits of problematic leaders to watch out for
◾️Principled loyalty vs blind loyalty, and loyalty over competence or ethics
◾️What’s at risk, on an organizational level and a larger, more macro or national level

“That’s the thing I want to diminish, loyalty for loyalty’s sake as a virtue. It’s not. The definition of loyalty is an allegiance that’s earned.”

Join us for a fascinating and perhaps horrifying conversation on What Hangs In The Balance (conveniently, also the name of Philippe’s book).

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Philippe Johnson is a retired United States Air Force officer and advocate for principled and ethical leadership in public service. The son of a language teacher and career United States Army officer, he was raised in the United States, France, and Germany. During his 24 years on active duty, Lieutenant Colonel Johnson served as a fixed- and rotary-wing pilot, intelligence officer, and diplomat (military attaché), and was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. He also served on the staffs of two Air Force major commands as his final two assignments. Philippe received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and earned his master’s degree in public policy from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. He can be reached at www.philippejohnson.com.

Building An Inclusive Culture with Rosi Bremec

celine@revisionary.ca (Rosi Bremec, Céline Williams) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:13:24 +0000

“We want to foster a culture where we’re open, honest, transparent, and people can grow.

When you’re given the chance to express what you want/think, as well as know how you contribute, it creates this magical little atmosphere (aka workplace culture).”

Today's Leading Through Crisis episode is all about building an inclusive culture.

Rosi Bremec, COO of Game Lounge, talks to us about:
- Balancing core business functions with innovative ideas and experimentation

- Data-based decision making

- Human connection and talent retention

- Building an incredible company culture, even with fully remote employees and team

"The more we can create environments where people can thrive, the more we’ll see thriving in the workplace–where people are feeling, doing, and being their best."

Join us for an incredible story and some great strategies you can employ today!

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Rosi Bremec is the COO of Game Lounge, an innovative iGaming affiliate company. Known for her inclusive and performance-driven leadership, Rosi fosters a collaborative work culture that supports both personal and professional growth. She prioritises employee wellbeing and flexibility, ensuring her teams are motivated and aligned with the company’s goals. Rosi has successfully implemented data-driven strategies to connect data with purpose and improve focus. She champions gender equality, parental equality, and remote work equality, creating a balanced, inclusive environment. Her progressive approach is helping to redefine leadership in the tech industry, emphasising the importance of employee satisfaction and purpose-driven success.

Learn more about Game Lounge at gamelounge.com and/or connect with Rosi on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/rosibremec) or Instagram (instagram.com/rosi.bremec).

100th Episode + 5 Years of Leading Through Crisis

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

It’s been 5 years and 100 episodes of Leading Through Crisis! Join me for:

- Some reflections on how and why the podcast started
- Why I debate changing the name monthly (and why I haven’t yet)
- The guests and conversations that give me hope
- Why it has reaffirmed over and over again that there’s no such thing as “one-size-fits-all”
- Going deep in self-leadership
- What I would love to see more of and from my listeners

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for being here–whether you’ve listened to one episode or have caught most of them, I appreciate you and the work you’re doing in the world.

Here’s to the next five years and/or 100 episodes!

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Sign up for the newsletter (new episodes and all of my deep thoughts on life/leadership a couple of times per month) here: https://revisionary9248.activehosted.com/f/1

Understanding Autism with Dr. Angela Kingdon

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Angela Kingdon, Céline Williams) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

“Many people with autism gravitate toward leadership because of the traits and values of our culture… We’re born leaders because we’re born to see world-building vision.”

Today, we are joined by autistic advocate and host of the Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon. Angela drops a science/history lesson, a ton of pop culture references, and some much-needed thoughts on neurodiversity in the workplace and leadership.

Listen in to find out:
- What Angela’s learned about herself and this awesome community since being diagnosed in 2012.

- Why understanding the things neurodivergent folks have to know about themselves (to accommodate their environments) would benefit 100% of people, neurodivergent or not.

- The horrifying story of why we don’t use the term Asperger’s anymore.

- Why leaders must develop cultural literacy around differences (aside from the fact that it benefits them too).

- Some great anecdotes about autistic people, inventions, and culture.

“Autistics have been around forever – they created the first stone tools, but it wasn’t a label or diagnosis until 1943.”

“Taylor Swift and her great aunt, Emily Dickinson, are both perfect examples of autistic traits.”

“When people are neurotypical, they’re so used to assuming their way is the way. One-size-fits-all isn’t real, and that does need to shift.”

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Dr. Angela Kingdon is a dynamic autistic advocate, author, and speaker, renowned for her impactful work in promoting neurodiversity and supporting autistic individuals. As the host of the Autistic Culture Podcast, Angela shares her experiences and insights as a late-diagnosed autistic person, aiming to create a more inclusive and understanding society.

Angela's journey began with a diagnosis at the age of 39, which she describes as a turning point that allowed her to embrace her unique neurodiverse perspective fully. Leveraging her lifelong special interest in non-fiction, she founded Difference Press™ and created The Author Incubator™, a program that has helped nearly 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books. Angela's expertise and dedication have led her company to remarkable success, with her clients' books reaching millions of readers and generating significant revenue.

Angela holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Communications from the European Graduate School as well as a graduate certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Unviersity of Colorado Boulder. She is also a bestselling author of eight books, including neurodiversity-affirming titles like The Equalizing Quill and Make ‘Em Beg To Work For You, which have earned her acclaim and recognition in the publishing industry.

Angela is not just an advocate; she is a beacon of inspiration, empowering autistic individuals and educating the broader community about the value of neurodiversity. Her advocacy extends beyond her professional work. She actively engages with audiences through social media platforms and her podcast, sharing her story and encouraging others to understand and embrace neurodiversity. Her commitment to making the world a safer and more inclusive place for neurodivergent people is evident in her storytelling, public speaking, and educational efforts designed to foster neuroinclusive workplaces and provide valuable insights into the benefits of neurodiverse teams and strategies for creating supportive environments for autistic individuals.

Regulating Stims: echolalic singing, nail-biting, fidget bubble poppers
Alliterative SPINs: Hamlet, Hamilton, John Hamm

Website: https://angelakingdon.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakingdon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drangelakingdon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AutisticCulturePodcast

Enforcing Boundaries At Work with Meredith Holley

celine@revisionary.ca (Meredith Holley, Céline Williams) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

“If people are acting like children in your environment, it’s okay to be the teacher.”

Setting and enforcing boundaries at work “is always about creating safety for yourself… it’s not about them.”

In this episode, Workplace Conflict Mediator, Communication Coach, and Civil Rights Attorney Meredith Holley shares her personal experience with landing her dream job–only to end up being sexually harassed by her boss.

She shares how that experience became one of the most transformative experiences of her life, what she learned about setting and enforcing effective boundaries (even when there’s an extreme power differential), and some solutions-based tips to help anyone who would like to develop more solid strategies for themselves.

This conversation is so relevant to the work and personal situations many of us are navigating today.

When you listen to this episode, you will walk away with a greater sense of personal power, knowing how to protect yourself and your peace. That’s worth 40 minutes, no?

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Meredith Holley is a workplace conflict mediator, communication coach, civil rights attorney, and co-host of the Empowered Communication Podcast. Meredith helps mission-driven workplaces resolve toxic workplace conflict.

To learn more about Meredith and her work, visit https://erisresolution.com.

To listen to the Empowered Communication Podcast, search for it on your platform of choice or head to https://www.erisresolution.com/podcast.

You can also connect with her on social…
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-holley-1716b9a8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meredith.holley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erisresolution

The Art and Importance of Letter Writing with Amy Daughters

celine@revisionary.ca (Amy Daughters, Céline Williams) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Award-Winning Author and Keynote Speaker, Amy Weinland Daughters shares her Facebook Letter Writing Project–where she spent 18 months writing 580 handwritten letters to friends online.

We dive into how that came about, what it taught her, and why she can’t stop talking about it!

Tune in and learn how to use this simple but impactful tool to cultivate relationships in your life – at home, at work, and beyond. Because connection matters (now maybe more than ever).

"I unleashed a power I didn’t know I had, the power we all have for 10-15 minutes and 73 cents, to unleash so much good."

Amy is a fun and interesting guest and our conversation was a breath of fresh air. If that sounds like something you’re into, I hope you’ll join us for more on the art and importance of letter writing in 2025.

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Amy Weinland Daughters, Award-Winning Author and Keynote Speaker, believes in a world where what makes us different is the very thing that connects us, instead of separates us.

Learn more about Amy and her Facebook Letter Writing Project (in her book, Dear Dana) at amydaughters.com.

You can also connect with her on social...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokinhotamys
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyweinlanddaughtersauthor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-w-daughters-16352a227
X: https://twitter.com/DaughtersAmy

Rooted Leadership and Story Healing with Dimple Dhabalia

celine@revisionary.ca (Dimple Dhabalia, Céline Williams) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

"Rooted leadership means leading with empathy and care. It’s about finding ways to connect with people and create communities of trust and psychological safety, where people feel safe enough to show up and be themselves – including in times of crisis."

Today, we're talking to expert in organizational trauma, founder, and award-winning author, Dimple Dhabalia about what it means to be a rooted leader and how practicing story healing can help us all.

We get into:
- The impact of the Industrial Revolution
- Why the mind-body connection is important (even–and maybe especially–at work)
- Workplace trauma and moral injury in the workplace
- Creating "brave spaces"
- Self-awareness and the 5 types of reactions most of us have when experiencing a dysregulated nervous system
- Neuroplasticity and the function of story sharing and story healing

"The antidote to dehumanization is helping people see the humanity in each other again."

This is important work for people to be doing – especially at work, in leadership, and right now. I hope you'll listen and share your takeaways!

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You can find Dimple @dimpstory across all social media platforms, and at dear HUMANitarian on Substack. Her book, Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self is available at all online booksellers.

Dimple D. Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a human-centered leadership coach, and bestselling author with over twenty years of government and public service experience. Dimple partners with leaders across mission-driven sectors to address root issues of organizational trauma, and design inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures where emerging and seasoned leaders can learn how to preserve their own humanity as they work to preserve it for others.

After almost two decades working on the front lines of the government and humanitarian sectors, Dimple had experienced vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury, burnout, and anxiety. Like so many others, she worked in an organization that celebrated the resilience of the human spirit in the refugees and displaced persons they served, while often failing to extend the same ethos of care to those working within their own organizations.

Determined to educate and support heart-centered leaders, she developed and launched the Daring Leaders Project (DLP), the first mindfulness-based leadership development program of its kind within her government agency. Her vision and leadership earned her Director’s awards for Innovator of the Year and the Pillar of Leadership.

In 2021, Dimple left a two-decade career in government and humanitarian service to launch Roots in the Clouds with a personal mission of putting the “human” back into humanitarian work and making service sustainable across mission-driven sectors. Today, Dimple’s cutting-edge work uses the power of storytelling to help leaders and organizations heal and rebuild mission-driven cultures using a holistic, human-centered, and trauma-informed approach grounded in principles of mindful performance, positive psychology, and human-centered leadership.

Her new book, Tell Me My Story–Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self [Ambika Media 2024], was the #1 new release in workplace culture on Amazon, and was recently excerpted in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Dimple and her work have also been featured in a number of high-profile podcasts and media outlets including, Fast Company, CEO World Magazine, and the Federal News Network. Dimple recently debuted a limited-series companion podcast to Tell Me My Story called Service Without Sacrifice and is also creator and co-host of the popular podcast What Would Ted Lasso Do? You can find Dimple @dimpstory across all social media platforms, and at dear HUMANitarian on Substack.

The Tension Paradox with Ujwal Arkalgud

celine@revisionary.ca (Ujwal Arkalgud, Céline Williams) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Today's guest is cultural anthropologist, entrepreneur, investor, and author, Ujwal Arkalgud, and the conversation about tension paradox was different than any we've had on the show before.

In it, we talk a lot about binary opposites and operating within dichotomies.

"You've got to ask, what are the opposites I operate within and how can I exist in that environment?" Said another way, "How can I fit within the push and pull?"

As a business owner or leader, this concept informs and impacts everything – the upfront work that needs to be done, purpose, resiliency, effective human-centered sales, scaling and growth...

"Using tensions is not as complicated as sometimes people think it is" and Ujwal gives a great 3-step exercise at the end of the episode to help with that.

Listen in! It may transform how you think about life and, for sure, business.

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Ujwal Arkalgud is a leading voice in growth anthropology and sustainable business strategy. As the founder of Investment Ark, he works with early-stage B2B startups, offering both strategic investments and hands-on coaching to help founders navigate the complexities of building resilient, sustainable businesses. Ujwal believes that growth isn’t about chasing hypergrowth—it’s about embracing the tensions inherent in scaling to unlock long-term success.

Previously, Ujwal co-founded and bootstrapped MotivBase, a predictive
anthropology platform that he scaled to a 10x revenue multiplier. His work with Fortune 500 companies—including Target, Kroger, and General Mills—helped them decode customer beliefs and behaviors to build multi-billion-dollar private label brands.

Since MotivBase’s acquisition, Ujwal has also worked with mid-market private equity portfolio companies, helping businesses with $15M–$35M in revenue overcome growth challenges using his growth anthropology framework. This experience complements his passion for supporting startups and growth-stage businesses, enabling him to bring diverse insights into scaling sustainably across industries and company sizes.

As the publisher of Decision Lab, a newsletter dedicated to uncovering cultural forces shaping customer behavior, Ujwal provides decision frameworks and insights to founders and business leaders worldwide. His upcoming book, The Tension Paradox (2026), explores how leaders can turn the contradictions of scaling into opportunities for innovation and resilience.

Passionate about supporting the 99% of founders often overlooked by the traditional VC model, Ujwal is on a mission to help businesses grow on their own terms while building lasting impact.

He'd love to connect if you’re a founder, investor, or tech leader interested in growth strategies, the future of anthropology in business, or the untapped power of cultural insights.

Head to https://investmentark.net/ to learn more, connect with him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujwalarkalgud), or sign up for his newsletter (https://decisionlab.beehiiv.com/subscribe).

Zen Leadership with Lori Saitz

celine@revisionary.ca (Lori Saitz, Céline Williams) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being, Lori Saitz shares the practice of zen leadership.

You’ve likely heard some of the benefits of gratitude and a calming/grounding practice like meditation – but I’m guessing you’ve mostly thought about their effects on your personal life, not necessarily how they might impact leadership or work. Yet, Lori maintains there is no other investment that delivers as much.

Help yourself and your team or employees quiet distractions to focus better, boost creativity, reduce anxiety, increase happiness, strengthen relationships, improve physical health – and the list goes on!

Peace of mind is worth more than we give it credit for. This episode is a must-listen for the time we are in right now.

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Lori Saitz is the leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals.

With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create focused, resilient, and collaborative teams that can move projects forward with less stress and drama.

Listen to Lori on her own podcast too, called Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where she engages guests in conversations about how they've grown from a time in their lives when things were decidedly NOT fine.

Lori is currently living a nomad life while cat-sitting in states across the southeast U.S. You can often find her in the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.

Learn more about Lori and her work at zenrabbit.com. You can also connect with her on social:

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LoriSaitz/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/zenrabbit)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/ZenRabbitVideo)

Smart Power with Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau

celine@revisionary.ca (Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, Céline Williams) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, we're talking to senior executive coach and mediator, Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau about SMARTpower.

We also discuss:

- The difference between managing crisis and complexity
- Expectations vs agreements
- Embodied leadership
- Connection, engagement, and purpose-driven work

"As an embodied leader, people will listen to you in a different way... When we are comfortable in our own body, we can connect with others - even though sometimes we may have something difficult to say."

If you, like me, can intellectualize your way through just about anything, watch/listen to this episode to connect to your body more.

Being present and embodied is your superpower!

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Sylvia is an accredited senior executive coach (EMCC) and accredited mediator (CEDR) with more than 20 years of experience as a coach, trainer and facilitator. Her mission is to adapt leadership to the challenges of today's complex and fast-moving world and to help leaders succeed in this environment. This mission has led her to create the SMART©power method and author the groundbreaking leadership book "Who's in Charge", a book helping leaders increase energy levels, expand and leverage their range of power, and combine success with fulfillment to build a legacy.

Besides her corporate and coaching work, Sylvia is an artist and dancer – experiences that allow her to apply a unique and powerful approach to emotional and body intelligence in her leadership and coaching work.

Learn more at smartpowermethod.com.

Connect with Sylvia on LinkedIn or Facebook.

The Employee Engagement Crisis with Julie Winkle Giulioni

celine@revisionary.ca (Julie Winkle Giulioni, Céline Williams) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Gallup research shows we are experiencing an employee engagement crisis (rates are at an 11-year low).

Today's guest, Julie Winkle Giulioni is the perfect person to help us address it!

Julie is a speaker, best-selling author, and champion of workplace growth and development. In this conversation, she shares:

How to think differently about development and engagement
One thing most leaders overlook (when it comes to growth and development)
"Hidden-in-plain-sight" and budget-neutral ways to offer development
Some great questions for receiving valuable feedback
Engagement and development as it relates to remote and hybrid work
A custom-trained ChatGPT to help you prepare and practice for hard conversations

This conversation has something applicable to everyone. But if you're a people leader in the workforce, the thoughts and ideas explored here are imperative (especially right now).

Listen in and let us know what resonates or what questions you have!

*For more information about Julie and to grab that pre-order bonus (until 9/24) for the latest edition of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, visit JulieWinkleGiulioni.com.

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Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations.

One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, translated into seven languages and coming out in its third edition in September. Her latest book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive, has been recognized with Nautilus and Axiom Business Book Awards.

Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including Fast Company and The Economist. Additionally, she partners with organizations worldwide offering her expertise in leadership and career development and designing award-winning bespoke development experiences.

For more information about Julie and to grab the latest edition of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go (which comes with access to that custom-trained bot), visit JulieWinkleGiulioni.com.

You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

Beautiful Grief and Loss with Sue Deagle

celine@revisionary.ca (Sue Deagle, Céline Williams) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This special episode shines the light on something we don't often talk about candidly... Experiencing grief and loss – and not just the negative aspects but how it can also be beautiful, freeing, and empowering.

Today's guest, Sue Deagle is a veteran c-suite executive, mother, and widow, rewriting the story of loss and vibrant living.

Losing her husband to a sudden heart attack when he was only 50 changed her worldview and she, in turn, wants to change people’s relationship to loss (whether they are the ones experiencing it or they're consoling someone else).

She shares about:
- navigating loss with children
- collaborative leadership
- the “veil of the ordinary” being removed
- preparing for loss and grief
- what to say and do when someone you know is grieving
- keeping loved ones' memories alive
- moving on with strength and purpose

"I want everyone who's experienced loss to live as vibrant a life as mine. It is possible and you are not alone."

This episode applies to everyone. It will make us better leaders, and consolers, and will come in handy the next time we experience a loss of our own.

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Veteran c-suite exec, mother, widow, rewriting the story of loss and vibrant living at The Luminist. She brings loss (in all its forms) out of the shadows, shining a light on the parts of the human experience we avoid at all costs, but are our greatest teachers for living a full, expansive, love-filled life.

Learn more: suedeagle.com
Sign up for The Luminist newsletter: theluminist.substack.com
Connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sue-deagle

Empathetic Data-Driven Leadership with David Lahey

celine@revisionary.ca (David Lahey, Céline Williams) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Today’s guest, David Lahey is the Founder, President and CEO of Predictive Success (a company that focuses on assessment and analytics to support leadership development, talent acquisition, change management, and productivity in a variety of industries).

Join us for a discussion about:

- Empathy in the workplace
- Using data and AI to enhance your leadership skills
- The #1 reason Gen Z is leaving
- How to soften the blow of layoffs and terminations

“Managers can be upskilled to use objective data to manage, lead, and coach better… When you reduce drama at work, everything gets better.”

Listen in, and take your FREE predictive assessment here.

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David’s academic background includes an MBA graduate from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Graduate coursework at Harvard University and Graduate Adult Education coursework at the University of Toronto. David has been specializing in predictive leadership development, talent acquisition, change management and productivity with analytics for over 25 years across a variety of industries.

Under David’s leadership, Predictive Success was awarded to three-time Profit 500 company status. His company was also named to The Globe and Mail’s Fastest Top 400 Growing Companies List in 2019. Before founding Predictive Success Corporation, David was a Global Leader of Financial Services at Microsoft and led record growth for international business units in The United States and Canada.

David has trained over 3,000 leaders in The Predictive Index Software, is a guest lecturer at Queen's University, and is a best-selling author of “Predictive Success- Evidence Based Hiring” (Wiley 2009) and more recently “From Hire to Inspire” (ECW Press, Toronto 2020).

Learn more about Predictive Success at predictivesuccess.com.

Your Life's Work and Leadership Impact with Illana Burk

celine@revisionary.ca (Illana Burk, Céline Williams) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0000

In this conversation, we talk to business mentor and consultant, Illana Burk about your life's work and leadership impact.

We get into:

- what makes true leadership unique
- how crisis illuminates if you were "made for this"
- why "scalability" is broken
- how we weaponize coaching
- the one thing we should ask leaders (but never do)

“Leadership is a tool like a hammer, you can build beautiful things or bludgeon somebody to death with it.”

Join us for a fun conversation about big-picture leadership impact and wrestle with your answers to the questions Illana said were “some of the best she'd ever been asked on a podcast.”

We need you out there leading because “good leadership and good skills proliferate at any level.”

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Illana Burk has been a business mentor and consultant for more than fifteen years. She specializes in guiding clients from doing good work to leading good work using profitable, proven, values-driven business strategies for making culture changes a reality.

As host of The Good Business Podcast, Illana makes smart, experienced business learning available to as many people as possible. Illana has an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise and has worked with hundreds of business leaders across a wide range of industries all over the world proving that when good humans learn leadership, the whole world gets better.

You can learn more about Illana and her work at yourlifesworkshop.com or connect with her on social (she’s @illanaburk in all the places).

Crisis Communication with Adele Gambardella & Chip Massey

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Crisis communication, and this conversation, are so important because everybody thinks they’re good at crisis management but nobody knows what they’re actually going to be like until they’re in one.

And while we can't prevent crises from happening, we can predict and mitigate them.

Join me as I speak to top Public Relations Executive, Adele Gambardella, and former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chip Massey about:

- How stressful situations are relative
- The hardest crisis to handle
- How to "enjoy" crisis (as much as possible, given the circumstances)
- The one thing you need to avoid in a crisis
- Tips for dealing with difficult people (from those who know--see former job titles above!)

Adele and Chip also graciously shared a couple of free resources with our listeners, you can grab them and/or check out their book, Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation, here: convincingcompany.com/crisis/

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Adele Gambardella, honored as “a woman who means business,” has over 20 years of experience owning and managing her own private Top PR firm in Washington DC. She has run PR campaigns for US President Joe Biden, the CEO of Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson, and many more.

Adele has spearheaded major crisis PR campaigns for brands such as SAP, Verizon and Johnson & Johnson. She has also been invited to speak at the United Nations twice, where she gave 2 speeches on crisis communications.

Adele is a co-author of Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation and maintains her writing chops as a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines. She has taught crisis communications and business at Princeton, Cornell, George Mason, and Georgetown Universities.

An Ex-FBI hostage negotiator and special agent for 22 years, Chip Massey investigated 9/11 terrorist attacks and led the New York FBI Office’s Crisis Negotiations Team—in
all five boroughs.

As the Co-Owner of the Convincing Company, he teaches executives and their teams how to apply the FBI’s techniques to every workplace scenario. Clients include C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, including Facebook, Samsung, and Goldman Sachs. Chip is the co-author of Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results
in Any Business Situation.

A natural communicator and teacher, Chip has trained FBI agents, police officers, and various federal officials in hostage negotiation techniques, de-escalation, and other law enforcement issues. Additionally, he has taught thousands of military personnel and civilians at West Point, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, and other high-profile colleges.

You can learn more about them and their book at convincingcompany.com/crisis/.
Or, connect with them on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/convincingcompany/.

Navigating Personal Crisis with Dr. Jim Sellner

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Jim Sellner, Céline Williams) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:31:21 +0000

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jim Sellner about navigating (or as he says, surfing) personal crisis, as well as the phases of crisis (and what comes after).

We also get into empathetic communication, healthy confrontation, and some incredibly useful phrases to initiate it.

Coming from a behavioral psychologist and scientist who has navigated two kidney transplants, the wisdom he shares from what he's learned will help us all "use our heartbeats" wisely – if you want to know what that means, you've gotta listen in!

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Dr. Jim’s core purpose is to bring out the genius in you. With over 40 years of experience working with and training countless business leaders and entrepreneurs, his no-nonsense approach and ability to keep things simple inspire changes in behaviors that yield significantly better results.

As EVP, People Analytics & Talent Activation at Vivo Team, Dr. Jim’s team holds multiple gold awards from the internationally renowned Brandon Hall Group.

A respected leader, author, and speaker known for his innovation in people analytics in L&D, he has published many articles and eBooks including “Leadership for Einsteins: How Smart Leaders Bring Out the Genius in People” and “Account-Ability: The Science of Human Performance.”

Having first trained and worked as a city planner, Jim later joined the faculty at the University of British Columbia where he went on to obtain an MA and Ph.D. in psychology. His unique psychological/behavioral perspective provides Vivo Team with a solid, practical philosophy.

You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn (/drjimsellnerphddipc).

Restorative Work Culture with Faith Clarke

celine@revisionary.ca (Faith Clarke, Céline Williams) — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:37:35 +0000

In this episode, we talk to brilliant return guest and organizational health and teamwork specialist Faith Clarke about celebrating difference, shifting the narrative of cultural norms, and creating a restorative work culture.

All of the data says that environment trumps individual effort every day of the week (when it comes to results). So how can we remove things that harm and habituate things that actually feed people’s souls?

"A restorative work culture is a culture people don’t have to recover from."

We have to give space to the full human at work so we can have the capacity of the full human at work. What we’ve been doing is stripping humans down to machines – and that model is no longer working for most people, teams, or companies.

Listen in for a conversation that is full, rich, necessary, and will keep you thinking about when, where, and how to change things to our benefit.

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Organizational health and teamwork specialist, Faith Clarke is committed to helping business leaders cultivate a values infused, inclusive culture where people feel like they belong so that they can deliver on their business and social impact promises. Faith is particularly passionate about inclusion for BIPOC and neurodistinct individuals, grounded in her experience as a Caribbean immigrant and as a mother of neurodistinct humans.

Faith’s background in computer engineering, doctoral research in teamwork and numerous experiences with organizations who care about their social impact helps her curate a high-touch, systematic approach to building strong teams. This approach has helped her clients improve operations, maximize productivity and increase their revenue.

Faith is a published researcher and author. She has contributed widely to publications and online shows in the US and UK, and delivers workshops and lectures in a variety of academic and professional settings.

To learn more about Faith and her work, visit faithclarke.com or connect with her on social. If this conversation resonated, you may be interested in her Restorative Culture Assessment and Design Session (focused on restorative culture topics and based on current organizational needs).

For more info/to see if it’s a fit for your organization, schedule a quick coffee chat at https://calendly.com/faithclarke/connect.

Spiritual Intelligence with Dr. Yosi Amram

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Yosi Amram, Céline Williams) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I chat with licensed clinical psychologist, pioneering researcher, and author, Dr. Yosi Amram about spiritual intelligence.

We dive into what it is and how to activate and develop it, as well as:
- Finding your North Star
- Our interconnectedness and interdependence
- Shifting priorities
- Leaning into evolution and growth
- Why all of this matters at work and in leadership

"When we understand our interconnectedness and interdependence, we start caring for the totality that we’re in...

Leaders with SQ have teams with more commitment, higher morale, lower turnover, and who produce better financial results...

It transforms our lives (if we let it)."

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Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, and an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders. He has coached over 100 CEOs many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions. Previously a founder and CEO of two companies that he has led through successful IPOs.

Holding an MBA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Sofia University in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology, Yosi is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research received over 1000 academic citations. He is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired.

Yosi is committed to enabling individuals to unlock their potential through spiritual intelligence, which grows out of a profound connection to the core of one’s existence – their spirit, where inspiration and their deepest interconnectedness reside – that enriches their overall functioning, improves their effectiveness as leaders, and enhances their wellbeing as humans.

You can learn more about his work at yosiamram.net and/or connect with him on social (LinkedIn or Facebook, he also has a YouTube channel: Awakening Spiritual Intelligence).

Being Too Busy with Peggy Sullivan

celine@revisionary.ca (Peggy Sullivan, Céline Williams) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

"78% of people end the day feeling like they didn't have enough time."

Our guest today is author, speaker, and corporate performance expert, Peggy Sullivan who talks to us about time poverty (aka being too busy) and what we can do about it.

We discuss:
- The dangers of multitasking
- Being busy vs productive
- The importance of values
- How to get off the hamster wheel
- Peggy's 3-Step Busy-Busting Process for taking micro action to change your habits

Want less stress, more spaciousness, and "more good stuff in your life"?! Join us for a conversation about our most important asset: time.

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Peggy Sullivan is an author, keynote speaker, and corporate performance expert dedicated to eradicating Time Poverty (not having time for what is most important). Her research, as presented in her proprietary 2023 Busy Report, reveals that 78% of people are over the top busy and that over-packed schedules lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and unhappiness.

As a busyness addict in recovery, Peggy has found that there is a huge price tag that comes with busyness. Her book, "Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less," provides actionable strategies and introduces her 3-Step Busy-Busting Method. This process helps people achieve peak performance, self-care, and happiness without compromising one for the other. Recognized by Forbes, FOX, CBS, and NBC, Peggy's data-driven strategies have helped individuals from global organizations like Bank of America, Google, Merrill Lynch, and BlueCross BlueShield break the cycle of busyness.

Peggy, also the founder of the nonprofit organization "SheCAN!", delivers her powerful message through speaking engagements and corporate consultations. She covers various topics, from breaking through the busyness trap to personal happiness as your superpower. Her mission is to help you take back control of your life and find the sweet spot between productivity and happiness.

To learn more about Peggy and her work visit peggysullivanspeaker.com or connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/peggyasullivan/), Facebook, or Instagram (@peggysullivanspeaker).

Performance In Business with Gerald Leonard

celine@revisionary.ca (Gerald Leonard, Céline Williams) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the lessons we learn don’t come from where we think they’re going to? Or that it is often the things we’d least like to repeat that shape and mold us the most?

In this episode, I talk to CEO, author and bass player, Gerald Leonard about performance in business, what he learned from a personal health crisis, and how music (jazz in particular) can inform our leadership.

We get into:
- The effects of physical constraints on work/life
- Managing stress and what HeartMath is
- 3 basics from learning to play music that apply to life/business
- How small/agile teams are like a jazz quartet

This is a fascinating conversation that meanders all over the place and will leave you with more than a few takeaways. Listen in.

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Gerald J. Leonard PMP, PfMP, and C-IQ Coach is the Publishing Editor, CEO, and Founder of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute (which offers a unique approach to accomplishing more every day), as well as the CEO of Turnberry Premiere, a strategic project portfolio management and IT governance firm based in Washington, DC.

Gerald is also an Author, TEDx Speaker, management guru, and, importantly, a Bass player. He brings all these traits and skills into his work, presentations, and interviews.

To learn more about Gerald and his work, and to grab some freebies, head to https://geraldjleonard.com/crisis/

Or connect with him on LinkedIn or Facebook (@geraldjleonard).

Dealing with Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt & David Dye

celine@revisionary.ca (Karin Hurt, David Dye, Céline Williams) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Have you ever noticed that what you say can make all the difference in the type of information you receive, how people respond to you/what you share, and the overall trajectory of a situation?

In this episode, I talk to the CEO and President of Let’s Grow Leaders, Karin Hurt and David Dye about dealing with workplace conflict, communication in conflict, and the greatest-of-all-time power phrases you can rely on to achieve your desired outcomes.

You’ll also learn about The 4 Dimensions of Healthy Conflict – since not all conflict is destructive. When handled correctly, it can be an incredible catalyst for engagement, creativity, and innovation.

Let’s dive in!

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Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. As CEO and President of Let’s Grow Leaders, they are known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. Karin and David's many books include Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates, and a new book coming out in May 2024, Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers.

A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin was named to Inc. Magazine’s list of great leadership speakers. David Dye is a former executive and elected official. Karin and David are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells – building clean water wells for the people of Cambodia.

Learn more about their work and pre-order the book at letsgrowleaders.com.

2023 Year In Review with Céline Williams

celine@revisionary.ca (Erin Leslie, Celine Williams) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a 2023 Year in Review! In this episode, we flip the script and Céline is the featured guest (interviewed by her podcast manager, Erin).

Get a behind-the-scenes look at:
- Céline’s biggest takeaways from the year
- Our favorite guests and conversations
- What’s changed (or hasn’t) in the leadership space
- Some topics and themes that are top of mind going into 2024
- Céline’s secret BFF and dream guest list

As Leading Through Crisis heads into its fourth year and approaches its 100th episode, the thing we most want to convey is a big, juicy THANK YOU. Thank you for listening and engaging this last year. It is so cool to hear about what matters to different people in different ways and to highlight the folks that we do. We are so appreciative of your support!

*After this episode, we’ll take a short break but will be back with more good stuff soon! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show (wherever you consume your podcast content), sign up for the newsletter (at leadingthroughcrisis.ca, scroll to the bottom), and keep suggesting guests, listening, and sharing with your friends.

Here’s to another year of GREAT conversations!

Leading Across Cultures with Andrew Swiler

celine@revisionary.ca (Andrew Swiler, Celine Williams) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Entrepreneur, Investor & CEO Andrew Swiler about his experience taking over a Ukranian company 3 months after the war started. We get into the types of things they were dealing with and how they led through it, as well as what they learned.

The company, Lanteria, is a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) software so we also discuss what that is, what it can do, the opportunities that exist in that space right now, and why it matters.

“One of the unique things about HR software is that it’s one of the only pieces of software (besides email) that everyone in the company will touch at some point… HRMS is a tool. But, if it’s set up well, it could be a step towards making your company the most high-performing.”

This is a conversation about compassionate, growth-focused leadership, human resources/management, and retention. And, it really highlights leading through a crisis, like war, that affects everyone. I hope you’ll join us for this one.

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Andrew Swiler has been an entrepreneur for 10 years. Working across several software verticals. Andrew is a strategic entrepreneur and investor. He is currently the CEO of Lanteria, a leading HR software for Microsoft users headquartered in Seattle, WA.

To learn more about Lanteria visit https://www.lanteria.com/. To connect with Andrew, seek him out on Twitter (https://twitter.com/swilera) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiler/).

Feminine Leadership with Gen Retzlaff

celine@revisionary.ca (Gen Retzlaff, Celine Williams) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, we’re talking to coach, consultant, and founder of Grow Better Together, Gen Retzlaff about the need for more balanced leadership in the world – and how the traits often missing are those perceived as more feminine.

This is, in some ways, a conversation about binaries and the spectrum that exists between two extremes, but it’s also about being more aware of what you don’t have or aren’t operating in that could make you a better leader (or your team a better team, your organization a better organization, etc.).

Finally, it’s about what folks can do to explore how they can step more fully into leadership if they’ve been shying away from it and what those currently in power can do to help cultivate diversity and be more collaborative.

It would be wonderful if some of these more slow-burn issues and crises would solve themselves. But, since they won’t, it’s on us to take action and be part of the solution.

I hope you’ll listen and that this conversation ignites or inspires something in you.

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Geneviève Retzlaff, or Gen as she's widely known, stands as the driving force behind Grow Better Together. With a mission centered on organizational transformation and the reduction of employee turnover, Gen leverages her 15 years of HR experience and holds certification as a transformational and team performance coach (PCC & CTPC).

Gen's sole passion is to introduce people to the profound impact of coaching, helping them enhance their influence on the world. She's particularly drawn to empowering women to overcome the prevalent underrepresentation in corporate boardrooms and the imposter syndrome struggles they face.

Having witnessed these challenges firsthand, Gen excels at identifying and eliminating limiting beliefs. She specializes in guiding women to step into leadership roles, serving as inspiring role models for emerging professionals. At Grow Better Together, Gen is at the forefront of creating organizational change while addressing the issue of employee turnover, fostering a future where women in leadership roles are more commonplace.

To learn more about Gen and her work, visit grow-better-together.com, connect with her on Pick My Brain (https://www.pickmybrain.world/profiles/genevieve-retzlaff), or LinkedIn.

Front Line Managers with Summer Davies

celine@revisionary.ca (Summer Davies, Celine Williams) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we're talking about (and to) front-line managers with leadership development expert, Summer Davies.

Middle management is essential to our organizations because they know our clients, customers, products, and brands better than anyone. They see crisis, change, or potential risks first – and are often the ones who have the most important and creative solutions.

In this conversation, we discuss a couple of their biggest hindrances (the ability to prioritize well, while communicating upward and downward, as well as micromanaging).

We explore how to check in and know whether you're doing either, as well as some practical solutions to address both, change the environment, and get the best results from your team.

I hope you'll join us!

And, if you know a front-line manager, give them some work-appropriate love – they need it.

*If you are one, thank you for ALL that you do. We see and appreciate you!

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Summer Davies is an award-winning leadership development expert with over 15 years of experience. She helps burgeoning leaders develop the mindset and tactical skills to lead with impact, confidence, empowerment, and a genuine love for what they do. As a lifelong equestrian, beekeeper, and sub-par snowboarder, Summer brings a unique perspective and sense of urgency to Leadership Development conversations.

Based in Parker, Colorado, she lives with her husband and two beautiful daughters, and together they love to travel, explore local breweries, and indulge in their passion for food trucks. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey from unexpected leadership to a passion-driven career in coaching and empowering others to become the leaders they aspire to be.

Check Summer out at www.leader-shop.com or follow her on LinkedIn for more!

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Learning From Mistakes with Dr. Bev Kaye

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. Bev Kaye, Celine Williams) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Bev Kaye is recognized, internationally, as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development and employee engagement/retention. She has won five lifetime achievement awards for her work and, today, we have the pleasure of talking to her about:

- Talent mobility
- The importance of unpacking and anchoring experiences
- Acknowledging and learning from mistakes
- How to facilitate safety and growth, as a leader
- Why external validation can be lacking

As Bev shares and T.S. Eliot said, "The sad thing is to have the experience and miss the meaning."

Slow down and listen to this episode. You won't be sorry!

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Dr. Beverly Kaye is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development and employee engagement/retention. Her contribution to the field of engagement and retention includes the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay, which is now in its 6th edition. Her recent books in the career development field include Up is Not the Only Way and Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, which provided overwhelmed managers with a way to blend career conversations into their everyday routines.

In 2018, ATD honored Beverly Kaye with their Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing "her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field." In 2018, ISA awarded Dr. Kaye their Thought Leadership Award for her body of work in the support of work-related learning and performance. In 2019, IMS awarded Dr. Beverly Kaye its Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of career development and employee engagement. In 2019, the Best Practice Institute awarded Beverly Kaye with the Lifetime Achievement Award based on her significant contributions as a founder of the field of career development. In 2022, i4CP awarded Beverly Kaye their 2022 Industry Legend Award in appreciation of her outstanding contributions and commitment to the field of human resources and leadership.

To learn more about Bev and her work visit bevkaye.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cut the Bullshit with Dr. J.J. Kelly

celine@revisionary.ca (Dr. J.J. Kelly, Celine Williams) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist, emotional intelligence skills training expert, and bestselling author of The Holy Shit Series, Dr. J.J. Kelly (aka The Punk Rock Doc), talks to us about how to process anger, release emotions, and cut the bullshit to increase our emotional intelligence.

Join us as we get into:
- The misunderstanding and avoidance of anger in our society
- Why anger is necessary and how to manage it well
- Dismantling systems that don't serve us
- The best time to go into conflict
- A simple formula for assertiveness
and so much more

Conversations with J.J. tend to leave a lasting impression and this one certainly does that -- it's the butt-kicking we didn't know we all needed!

Here's why it's particularly important for leaders:
"To be exposed to someone who doesn't crumble in the face of rage or anger is such a comforting redirect for people. They learn not everybody's gonna die if you're mad at them." Then, you can model for them how to act right and build their own emotional intelligence.

Listen in and see what this episode triggers for you.

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Dr. J.J. Kelly, The Punk Rock Doc, is a licensed clinical psychologist, emotional intelligence skills training expert, and bestselling author of The Holy Shit Series. J.J. is also the CEO & Founder of UnorthoDocs, Inc., a punk alternative to traditional psychotherapy. Dr. Kelly and the unortho “docs” live their lives with the belief that global healing is achieved by teaching people the skills to like themselves. “Happy People Act Right!” - Dr. J.J. Kelly, The Punk Rock Doc

You can learn more about or connect with J.J. on her website at https://www.drjjkelly.com/ or on Instagram @drjjkelly.

Current Business Problems (and Solutions) with Laurel Rutledge

celine@revisionary.ca (Laurel Rutledge, Celine Williams) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Chief Navigation Officer™, Laurel Rutledge who talks to us about two of the biggest challenges in business today – figuring out what to do with AI and creating a healthy, sustainable workplace culture (HR folks and managers, this one’s for you… what she says might surprise you, it’s likely not what you think).

Join us as we get into:
- What you really need to know and be mindful of when it comes to AI
- How we regulate the bad and exploit the good (embracing the tool as opposed to being fearful of it)
- The current problem with HR/management and how we swing the pendulum back
- How to have hard conversations and why it’s not unkind to be clear
- Plus, so much more

This conversation, as my favorite ones do, will leave you with lots to think about and, hopefully, implement (to your benefit).

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Laurel K. Rutledge, your Chief Navigation Officer™, guides 7-figure female business owners in their move from Founder to CEO. Her corporate experience in accounting, consulting, enterprise risk management, and HR enable her to support these incredible, successful business owners as they continue to lead with their heart but learn to act with their head.

Laurel helps her clients navigate rejecting “big C” corporate bureaucracy while harnessing the power of “little c” corporate processes through clear business strategies supported by aligned people strategies.

When not working with clients, Laurel hosts a radio show and two podcasts focusing on heart-led, mind-driven, aligned leadership. You can learn more about her and her work at https://laurelrutledge.com/ and connect with her on the following social networks:
LinkedIn (@laurel-k-rutledge/)
Instagram (@laurel.k.rutledge)
Facebook and YouTube (@therutledgeperspective)

Self-Aware Leadership with Kamini Wood

celine@revisionary.ca (Kamini Wood, Celine Williams) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

"We can’t give to [or lead] others when we don’t even have our own self taken care of."

In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, we’re talking about self-aware leadership with certified life coach, the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood.

We’ve talked about this on the show before... the strongest leaders are the ones with high emotional intelligence who, as a result, propel their teams at a much greater rate than the ones who have a more old-school, top-down mentality and approach.

But, Kamini brings a really big piece of that self-awareness/emotional intelligence puzzle into the conversation today – three of them actually: core values, core beliefs, and core needs.

Listen in for a fantastic description and examples of each, how we can shift old stories or limiting beliefs, and what self-compassion and self-care (the real kind) can do for us.

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Kamini Wood, a certified life coach, helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She helps people take courageous steps in identifying limiting beliefs, reasons for stagnation and overcoming self-doubt in order to live a full professional and personal life.

She is the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of Live Joy Your Way - a coaching company helping high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics, reestablish their relational self-awareness. Trained in internal family systems and cognitive behavioral-based coaching, she can help her clients navigate past traumas and toxic relationships and truly live in self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-leadership.

Kamini is a best-selling author; holding certifications in various modalities including life, wellness, high-performance coaching, teen life, conscious uncoupling, calling in the one, new money story, breath work, meditation and diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging. She is also trained in conscious parenting and coaching for children.

You can learn more about Kamini and grab her free 8-step guide to overcoming limiting beliefs at https://www.kaminiwood.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn (@KaminiWood), Instagram and Facebook (@itsauthenticme).

Managing Conflict in the Workplace with Diana Peterson-More

celine@revisionary.ca (Diana Peterson-More, Céline Williams) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

“Conflicts are based on values, history, culture... We all bring our little suitcases of baggage wherever we go. And, often, we can’t entirely resolve a conflict but we can manage to the win-win.”

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking to bestselling author and leadership consultant, Diana Peterson-More about effectively managing conflict in the workplace and communicating with your team (in a way they’ll receive and understand).

These are two of the most important skills a leader can have and, coincidentally, can be the hardest to retain and implement.

Join us for some great examples, a discussion about how social media has changed things, the difference between managing conflict and resolving it, what most adults’ greatest fear actually is – and so much more!

“The golden rule of communication is “I will communicate with you the way I want to be communicated with. Whereas, it should be the other way around… I will communicate with you the way you want to be communicated with. As a leader, this is critical.”

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Bestselling author, Diana Peterson-More, a former practicing employment lawyer & HR head, left a Fortune 50 to launch The Organizational Effectiveness Group. Her company focuses on people strategies & organizational systems to support strategic workplace goals. Services and products include custom-designed training, team and individual coaching and strategic planning. She also conducts investigations and serves as an expert witness.

Peterson-More is a blogger, guest columnist, and a conference presenter. She has been featured in CEO Magazine, ATD, TICE and HR.com online and print editions, and on leadership podcasts. Her first book, Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times: a Practical Guide to Leadership, will soon be joined by her second book: Courageous Communication – A Return to Civility: “Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Peterson-More received a BA, from UCLA & JD, from Loyola Law School. Learn more at www.dianapetersonmore.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.

Leadership Systems with Sarah Olivieri

celine@revisionary.ca (Sarah Olivieri, Celine Willams) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

“In leadership situations and, especially, in crisis, you can either be a Chicken Little or a MacGyver.” Will you run around yelling, “The sky is falling!”? Or, will you stop and ask yourself, “What do we have around us that we can make work?”

This is what sets a great leader apart and what is possible with a basic system in place – one that works, again and again, to turn a potential crisis into a non-crisis.

In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking to business leadership coach, strategist, and bestselling author, Sarah Olivieri about recognizing emotions, leadership systems, and leveraging change.

She shares some great practical examples, as well as some helpful resources and tools.

We talk about:

- The importance of reading the room and checking in with emotions

- How the brain works and what we need to understand to make good/effective decisions

- The basic types of leadership systems (and what each is best used for)

- How to look for (or create) and leverage change moments

- The one thing that can bring so much peace and joy to your life as a leader/human

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Sarah Olivieri is a business leadership coach and strategist with a passion for helping organizations thrive, and a #1 international bestselling author.

Sarah has a fundamentally different way of looking at things; an ability to see a kernel of opportunity, to flip a problem on its head, to understand which levers to pull for success – and she’s poured her strategic brilliance into the heart of The Impact Method™️, a leadership and operating system, that helps businesses get out of the weeds, rapidly pivot away from the ineffective, and create a coordinated, systemized way to develop and execute strategy effectively.

To learn more about Sarah and her work, visit pivotground.com. You can also find her on all the socials (by searching Sarah Olivieri or PivotGround).

Change Resilience with Renée Safrata

celine@revisionary.ca (Renee Safrata, Celine Williams) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

“We have to learn how to be patient in the unknown right now.”

In this episode, we are talking to the founder and CEO of Vivo Team, Renée Safrata about change resilience, as well as how to be patient and enjoy the unknown.

“Right now, every day, change is a constant.” And, as leaders, we need to be aware that our employees and team members are going through the same thing. So, how can we steady the internal and external ship with the unknown being huge? That’s what leading through crisis is about.

Some takeaways and specific learnings from this episode:
- Why saying “yes” is important
- The difference between big yeses and small yeses
- Why having built-in time for reflection and learning is key
- Balancing short and long-term planning/goals
- Why you don’t have to (and shouldn’t) do it alone
- The benefits of implementing a decision tree

I love Renée’s brain and how she thinks about things. To understand why, and to build your competency for change resilience, you’ve got to listen!

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Over the past 30+ years, Renée has worked with thousands of companies and executives throughout North America and Europe, helping them to connect, adopt new behaviors, and become confident members of highly functioning teams.

Human connection and talent development are at the core of everything Renée touches. From one-on-one and team training to speaking engagements, she clearly demonstrates how this philosophy of connection is what ultimately drives productivity and directly contributes to company results.

After a successful career in interior design, Renée shifted to consulting where she helped CEOs, executive management, and entrepreneurs build focused and results-oriented teams. Recognizing the ongoing shift and future demand for digital workplace learning, she began researching and analyzing the market to develop the business plan for building out Vivo Team’s analytics and methodology.

She now has over 10 years of experience leading a remote team and creating and delivering educating, entertaining, and unique virtual learning experiences.

To learn more or to connect with Renée visit vivoteam.com or search Vivo Team Development on all social platforms.

The Danger of Silence with Elaine Lin Hering

celine@revisionary.ca (Elaine Lin Hering, Celine Williams) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

“Our silence isn’t just about us. It’s about the environmental and cultural norms that we collectively build… What are we missing out on that we don’t even realize?”

Elaine Lin Hering is Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group, a Lecturer at Harvard Law School, and author of the forthcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

- Pushing the bounds of what good leadership looks like
- The false dichotomy of a zero-sum mindset
- Subversive patterns and how we’ve all learned to stay silent
- Leadership impact
- How (and why) to break free/actually use our voices

“If we have one life to live, let’s live it well – as determined by our own internal metric of what that means.”

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Elaine Lin Hering is Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She works with leaders to diagnose challenges and build capacity in negotiation, influence, and conflict management skills. She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She coaches women and minoritized individuals navigating executive leadership in majority white spaces. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully (available for pre-order now).

To learn more or to connect with Elaine visit elainelinhering.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

Improve Interpersonal Skills with Stephan Wiedner

celine@revisionary.ca (Stephan Wiedner) — Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

"I think most people in business would say, 'Yes, culture matters and I don’t know what to do about that.' It’s this big, amorphous thing, that we have no idea how to practically influence."

Today's guest, entrepreneur and founder of skillsetter.com, Stephan Wiedner talks to us about creating psychological safety at work, as well as making the intangible tangible so companies can measure the impact of their L&D training and spending.

In this episode, we cover:
- How folks in helper professions and leaders/execs are similar
- What psychological safety is and how to create more of it
- Why "soft skills" is a misnomer
- The one thing most leaders really struggle with (and a 3-step strategy to help)

Plus, so much more. We covered a lot of ground in this one!

Join us for an interesting discussion and some tangible advice on how you can get better at _____. This conversation is fully customizable to you and your needs in this area.

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Stephan Wiedner is an entrepreneur whose mission is to abolish apathy in the workplace. He firmly believes that for great work to take place, everyone needs to have the courage to speak up and the confidence to know they’ll be heard. His passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the web’s largest network of independent life coaches and Skillsetter.com, a platform similar to a flight simulator for interpersonal skills. As someone who is immersed in the world of amorphous concepts such as culture, human performance, and soft skills, he is obsessed with making the intangible tangible so companies can measure the impact of their L&D spending.

Stephan has been a guest speaker for Truth, Lies, and Workplace Culture Podcast, Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, Building Psychological Strength Podcast, and many other audiences interested in psychology, business, and technology. His writing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other popular publications.

In addition to his professional career work, Stephan serves as a volunteer firefighter in his local community. Stephan is married with two children and enjoys spending quality time in the outdoors, hiking, biking, camping, and reading.

Learn more at skillsetter.com and/or connect with Stephan on LinkedIn (@swiedner).

Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work with Stacey Gordon

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

“You need to be able to say, ‘Okay, I acknowledge that we all have biases. 'We' includes me. I have bias.’” Then, you can start to identify and address them.

What are we uncomfortable doing?
How do we improve our knowledge and behavior in those situations (to get ourselves more comfortable)?

This is what we dive into, in today's episode, with workplace culture consultant, keynote speaker, author, facilitator of learning and Executive Advisor on Diversity Strategies, Stacey Gordon.

Stacey says, “The crisis we need to be able to lead through is our own – because there is a crisis of leadership right now. If we don’t know what it’s going to take to remain a great leader in our organization, we have a problem.”

We are currently at a tipping point, where more people in the workplace think we should be doing something than not. But, we’re struggling to do it because:

- We’re so socialized not to
- We don’t have the education, support, or resources
- We’re not sure how to bridge the gap between learning/knowing and doing
- We’re scared of making mistakes

We explore them all, as well as how to overcome them, in this conversation. Join us. It’s important.

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Stacey Gordon is a workplace culture consultant, keynote speaker, author, facilitator of learning and Executive Advisor on Diversity Strategies. As the founder of Rework Work, it is her goal to change the way employers interact with employees. She expects leaders to lead and works to help employees belong.

She has worked with people managers and executive leaders from companies such as American Express, ADP, Kia Motors, Hewlett Packard, GE, The Obama Foundation and many others to deliver education, coaching and consulting that supports organizational change and leadership development in furtherance of creating inclusive workplace cultures.

As a globally recognized keynote speaker, leadership consultant and DEI strategist, Stacey has provided subject matter expertise to Harvard Business Review, SHRM, Fast Company, Skillsoft, Forbes, NPR and BBC Radio. Stacey’s book, UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list while her unconscious bias course on the LinkedIn learning platform was the #1 most watched course of 2021 and has been translated into several languages.

Her audience includes more than 2 million unique learners and Stacey has been recognized as a passionate supporter of DEI by Forbes, Pepperdine University and LinkedIn. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification, as well as the SHRM Inclusive Workplace Culture Credential.

To learn more visit learn.reworkwork.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn (Stacey A. Gordon), Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (ReworkWork).

Co-Creative Leadership with Steffan Surdek

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:43:16 +0000

For leaders, it’s easy to become wholly self-reliant and go into take-charge/problem-solving mode right off the bat.

But, today’s guest, Leadership Development Coach & Corporate Trainer, Steffan Surdek likes to pose the question, “How much easier would your life be if people around you took more ownership?”

In this episode, we discuss:
* Co-creative leadership (and what that means)
* The 5 skills a co-creative leader has
* How to make tiny tweaks (for BIG impact)
* Why “allowing mistakes and failures” can be problematic (and what to do instead)

The end goal of co-creative leadership is to create a workplace where people can be more engaged and take more ownership – and that’s a win for everyone!

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Steffan Surdek has always been driven to expand the notion of leadership to include each member of the team. He is a much-in-demand Leadership Development Coach and Corporate Trainer based in Montreal.

Steffan is often asked to speak at global conferences about the power of co-creative leadership and leveraging the power of teams. His passionate and dynamic storytelling style engages audiences and makes the learning stick.

Steffan is the co-author of “A Practical Guide to Distributed Scrum,” as well as “Experts and Influencers: Leadership Edition”. His upcoming book called, “The Way of the Co-Creative Leader” will be available in the summer of 2023.

Steffan has published content on many major websites such as forbes.com, cutter.com, and wellness.com, among others, as well as on his leadership blog at surdek.com.

You can learn more about his work and connect with him there (at surdek.com), on LinkedIn, and/or Twitter.

Sustainable Business Growth with Claire Chandler

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 14:08:59 +0000

“Modern-day leaders are facing a challenge we didn’t see in decades past, which is that we no longer have C-suites who spend 5+ years at a particular company.”

Because tenure is short, they are under immense pressure to make an impact, make a name for themselves, and leave the company in as good (if not better condition) as when they started.

It’s the perfect storm that can – and often does – lead to being reactive and projecting a message/creating a culture that doesn’t align with their intention or feelings.

In this episode, we explore:
A leader’s duty
Why sustainability can be hard to execute on
What we can learn from hospitals and the military
Which aspects of purpose change the game
A powerful challenge, that applies to everyone

I had a great time speaking with Claire and she will definitely return to the show. But, in the meantime, I hope you’ll listen to this episode and grab a few tips that will help you create purpose and sustainable growth, for yourself and/or your company.

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President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes... both today and in the future. She taps into 25+ years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth.

She has broad-based expertise in management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration and onboarding strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration. Claire gets results because she’s insanely easy to work with, cuts through the corporate clutter, and has a simple, proven approach for assessing and accelerating organizations’ growth readiness.

Claire holds a certificate in strategic HR leadership from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She has appeared as a guest on over 100 podcasts and is the author of several books on leadership and business strategy.

You can learn more about her work at https://www.clairechandler.net/, on LinkedIn @clairechandlersphr, on Twitter @claire_talent, and on Facebook @talentboostllc.

Resonant Leadership with Eva Jannotta

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:25:20 +0000

Eva Jannotta and the Medusa Media Group are on a mission to achieve gender parity in cultural, economic and social authority by amplifying the voices of women and other historically underestimated identities.

Eva maintains that "there’s a lot of opportunity to do good things and to be a really effective and loving leader, even when something 'bad' is happening that you have to address."

In this conversation, we talk about the idea of permacrisis (Collins' 2022 Word of the Year), some examples of resonant leadership, magnetic thought leadership, and a powerful mindset tip.

I hope you find this one as fun and thoughtful as I did. And, that it leaves you with more to consider and explore.

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Resources mentioned...
Permacrisis
https://theconversation.com/permacrisis-what-it-means-and-why-its-word-of-the-year-for-2022-194306

Charlene Li's thought leadership on transformation being constant: Are You Prepared for What’s After Digital Transformation?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-prepared-whats-after-digital-transformation-charlene-li/

Eva's thought leadership on vulnerability: Is “vulnerability” your permission slip?
https://mailchi.mp/16ffd825c4d3/medusa-media-11820380

Can you be TOO Authentic in your Marketing and Thought Leadership?
https://medusamediagroup.com/marketing/can-you-be-too-authentic-in-your-marketing-and-thought-leadership/

CEO Patrick Collison's email to Stripe employees
https://stripe.com/newsroom/news/ceo-patrick-collisons-email-to-stripe-employees

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Eva Jannotta (she/her) is on a mission to see women leaders and culture shapers take more than half of the seats as bestselling authors, top-rated podcast hosts, and highest-paid speakers.

Eva and the Medusa Media Group team train and advise authors, speakers, coaches and consultants to build authority and influence by publishing their best thought leadership.

Eva lives on O'odham Jeweḍ, Akimel O'odham, and Hohokam ancestral land in Phoenix, AZ.

2022 Year In Review with Céline Williams

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:15:19 +0000

In this episode, I look back on some of our stand-out guests, talk about who will be returning, and get into some of my episode highlights.

I also share (for the first time publicly) that I was named one of the Top 20 Executive Coaches of 2022 by Coach Foundation.

And, we get into some behind-the-scenes -- including why this episode has no video. #RealLife

64 episodes in, heading into year 3... I am grateful for this outlet and hope you still find it interesting and entertaining. There are so many people doing brilliant work in the world and it is such a privilege to spend time with some of them, as guests on the show.

Finally, THANK YOU for being here!

If there are topics you would love to hear about or guests who would be a perfect fit, please don't hesitate to let us know over at leadingthroughcrisis.ca.

Here's to 2023!

*After a short break, we will see and chat with you again soon. Until then, take care.

Conscious Leadership with Dale Allen & Trevor Stevenson

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:09:46 +0000

Today's guests are Executive Coaches, Dale Allen & Trevor Stevenson, whose passion lies in helping others understand and practice conscious leadership.

Dale says, “People will experience crisis, multiple times in a day, and sometimes it’s because of me, unintentionally... Our hope is that, by having conversations like these, more people would value doing this particular work, understanding that it’s not just, 'I have this title and I’m an expert in X.' But, also, 'I have a social contract with everyone that I meet and lead. AND, I honor that contract, intentionally.'"

In this episode, we also talk about:
- Practicing awareness
- Shifting or reframing the narrative
- The definition of neuroplasticity
- What responsible leadership looks like
- Empathy at work
- Preventing or reducing harm
and more!

I hope you'll join us for a truly fascinating and very important conversation on what it means to be a conscious leader and to care for yourself and your people well.

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Dale Allen and Trevor Stevenson are the Founders of and Executive Coaches at Conscious Lead Life (www.consciouslead.life).

Dale is most passionate about working with inspiring and seriously committed leaders who want to prevent toxic conversations, relationships, workplaces, communities, and homes.

She has a Master’s Degree in Human Kinetics with specializations in Gerontology and Adapted Kinesiology from Lakehead University. She is certified as an Executive Coach, Process Facilitator, and in the Bar-On Method of Emotional Intelligence Testing. She is also a Yoga Instructor/Fitness and Health Coach who loves nourishing food, reggae music and sweet ocean vibes -- there’s, honestly, nothing that brings her more joy than a spontaneous dance party, so don’t even try to fight it!

With a sense of adventure as his guide, Trevor brings 100% of his energy to being in the moment. His unconventional background in long-term world travel, live music, sports, and even farming adds up to his deep respect for people’s experiences.

In his coaching, Trevor makes deep and transformational change fun. His clients might do hard emotional and mental work, but there will never be a session without a laugh. His unique campfire-coach approach to leadership helps his clients reflect in a safe environment and encourages solutions. Trevor shares, from great depth, everything he's learned and is practicing.

You can find them on all social platforms by searching, Conscious Lead Life.

Run Toward the Roar with John Robertson

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 19:37:33 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, Workforce Wellness and Culture Alignment Specialist, John Robertson, talks to us about facing crisis or change head-on. He provides a lot of great visuals around leading through crisis or change and makes some interesting observations about today’s workplace and workforce.

We get into:
- The Hot Water/Tea Bag Effect
- Having a Values-Anchored Culture
- The Difference Between Like and Trust
- Why Passion is Important
- What “Run Toward the Roar” Means
- Why the Covid Crisis Isn’t Over (and What to Do About It)

“We’re not ‘going back to normal,’” John says. “We have to define it.”

Leaders are in a golden position to help themselves and their people thrive right now. This conversation is a great reframe/place to start. I hope you’ll join us in ‘running toward the roar’.

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Inspired and driven by his values, John acts as a facilitator for his clients as they test, discover, and expand what they can do. He uses concrete, verifiable processes to help them achieve demonstrable, solution-focused results. Remaining faithful to his passions and values, John invests himself in his vocation without reservation and provides spirit-filled, insightful guidance that his clients use to amplify their lives and businesses.

John truly provides “leadership that people can follow through storms.”

As a workforce wellness and culture alignment specialist, John works with progressive [forward-thinking] leadership to transform their traditional crisis response to:
- Creating a culture where people want to work
- Developing the leadership people trust, and want to follow
- Preparing people to know how to thrive, not just be resilient

This is done through his values-anchored Run Toward the Roar ethos – because business works when people thrive!

John’s education and certifications include Certified Coach, MHCC’s The Working Mind, Advisor in National Standard for Psychological H&S in the Workplace, Grief Resolution Specialist, Trauma Treatment Specialist, numerous psychometric tools & assessments, and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Queen’s University.

You can learn more at https://runtowardtheroar.online/ and http://fortlog.co/revisionary/.

How to Avoid Burnout for Women in Leadership with Teresa Vozza

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:19:20 +0000

Teresa Vozza is a certified Executive Coach and Leadership Expert, as well as a passionate advocate for eradicating burnout in the executive ranks. Her goal is to help people (especially women) achieve greatness without the grind.

According to statistics, 60% of women are burnt out. And, they are burning out at a much faster pace than men.

In this conversation, we talk about:
- Social conditioning and how that plays into how women show up at work
- Recognizing patterns that are harming us
- Warning signs to catch early on/before it's too late
- Replacing behaviors (or what to do instead)
- How to understand and protect yourself

“I confused my high sense of urgency, hustle, and responsiveness as almost my superpowers. I thought that those things were going to get me ahead and I had proof they did – because I continued to receive promotions. That was the way I was going to lead and continue to enjoy success…

But, it led to me experiencing major anxiety and ending up on a stretcher, headed to the ER, with a diagnosis of severe burnout. At the time, I had no idea what I was going through. I didn’t know what to look for. I just knew how to push and to work.”

Whether you identify as a woman or work with women, this conversation is an important one. I hope you'll join us!

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Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of corporate experience, most recently at Allianz Partners as CHRO. She is highly skilled in leading change, building executive teams, communication strategy, and increasing employee engagement and wellbeing through facilitating heart-centred leadership conversations.

She is a passionate advocate for eradicating burnout in the executive ranks. As a consultant and coach, she has worked both one-on-one and in group format with
senior teams and professionals from Manager to CEO. She is a seasoned facilitator, strategist, and speaker.

In addition to her work with established leaders, Teresa trains seasoned professionals in the advanced skills of negotiation, crucial conversations, and becoming promotion-ready. In her corporate career, she has led hundreds of participants through leadership courses and workshops.

She is a regular contributor on Breakfast Television and several podcasts, such as Power Presence Position, Wickedly Smart Women, and Entrepreneurs On Fire.

Teresa is described as bold yet heart centred. Pragmatic yet visionary. Direct yet approachable. Challenging yet responsive. Reflective yet results oriented.

Teresa is a graduate of McMaster University, the Canada Coach Academy, and accredited with the International Coaching Federation as well as The Accredited Board of Neurolinguistic Programming (ABNLP).

She is a wife to Greg, and mother to two fabulous kids, Connor, and Isabel.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca/
Website: https://teresavozza.ca/
Email: teresa@teresavozza.ca

Emotional Intelligence in Business with Dr. J.J. Kelly

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:15:50 +0000

Dr. Kelly, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and Bestselling Author of The Holy Shit Series, asserts that when we can say, “Hey, I like myself – flaws and all” that is true, authentic leadership. And, we don't have a lot of examples of that in the world.

In this episode, we also discuss:
- Affection outside of romantic and familial relationships
- What to do with thoughts and feelings that "aren't allowed"
- What defensiveness is and how it hurts us
- Why it's important to be challenged and rethink our beliefs
- How shame and fear (often) rule our lives
+ more!

“We respect people who rethink because it’s growth in action and yet, as individuals, we struggle to do it.”

J.J. is awesome and so entertaining. I hope you'll join us for this episode!

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Dr. J.J. Kelly, The Punk Rock Doc, is a licensed clinical psychologist, emotional intelligence skills training expert, and bestselling author of The Holy Shit Series. J.J. is also the CEO & Founder of UnorthoDocs, Inc., a punk alternative to traditional psychotherapy. Dr. Kelly and the unortho “docs” live their lives with the belief that global healing is achieved by teaching people the skills to like themselves. To learn more about J.J. and her work, visit drjjkelly.com or follow her on Instagram (@drjjkelly).

Responsive Business with Renée Safrata

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:41:58 +0000

Over the past 30+ years, Renée Safrata has worked with thousands of companies and executives throughout North America and Europe, helping them to connect, adopt new behaviors, and become confident members of highly functioning teams.

This episode is chock-full of pertinent questions, tools, and strategies.

Listen in for:
- clarity-giving and confidence
- building questions
- 6 Power Tools to add to your belt
- 3 F Words you should be implementing
- access to a SWAG Bag (free resources galore)
- and some great quotes

Renée reminds us that, even (and maybe especially) when leading through crisis, we might as well "enjoy it... learn from it... build our confidence. Why not? We all have just this one life to live."

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As Founder and CEO, Renée Safrata oversees Vivo Team’s full-spectrum learning experience and develops leaders and teams through live, online training, coaching, and people analytics. For more about Renée, Vivo Team, and/or to grab your SWAG Bag, visit vivoteam.com.

You can also connect with Renée and the Team on all social networks by searching Vivo Team Development.

Highest and Best Use Leadership with Robert Jordan

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:31:30 +0000

Founder, CEO, and Author, Robert Jordan has had a ringside seat to leadership success, in real-time, for years.

Today, we get into:
- Common characteristics of successful leaders
- The 4 Winning Leadership Styles
- How 90% of leaders are in the wrong role
- Discovering your “highest and best use”
- Diversity of leadership styles and teamwork

I find Robert endlessly fun and hope you’ll join us for this conversation!

We would love for you to let us know what YOU walk away with.

“90% of leaders don’t have the ultimate experience they could have in their careers. 90% are in the wrong role, according to Gallup.”

“The longer you do something, it should hopefully lead to more security, satisfaction, and happiness.”

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Robert Jordan is a Founder and CEO of Interim Execs, as well as Co-Author of the book, Right Leader, Right Time. To learn more about Interim Execs, visit interimexecs.com. To purchase the book or to take the FABS Leadership Assessment, visit rightleader.com. You can also connect with Robert on LinkedIn (@robertjjordan) or Twitter (@Interim_Execs).

Women of Color in the Workplace with Deepa Purushothaman

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 12:35:40 +0000

Deepa Purushothaman is a former Senior Executive and a Corporate Inclusion Visionary, as well as the author of the best-selling new book, The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America.

We, of course, talk about leading through crisis but we also get into some common myths surrounding women of color at work; how to be seen, heard, and find your community as a minority; and what co-conspirators can do to help.

Deepa says, "this will take years, if not decades to get it right. We are just beginning the conversation. But, finding places to start is the most important."

I hope you'll listen and share your takeaways!

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Deepa is a former senior executive and a corporate inclusion visionary. She challenges and redefines the status quo of leadership, success, and power by centering the needs and experiences of Women of Color.

Deepa’s book, “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America”, was published in March 2022 to international acclaim and can be purchased at all major booksellers.

To find out more about Deepa and her work, visit https://www.deepapuru.com/. You can also find her on social by searching, Deepa Puru.

Financial Planning for Recession with Jackie Porter

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:17:08 +0000

“Don’t react because the market is down or we’re going into a recession... Figure out what that means FOR YOU.”

In today’s episode of Leading Through Crisis, I am speaking to award-winning Financial Planner, Jackie Porter about managing finances in a recession.

We talk about:
- The benefit of logic over emotion
- What the words, “recession” and “bear market” actually mean
- How to determine what they mean for you, personally
- Practical tips on what to do now
- Smart investing and doing the “un-sexy” thing with your money

If you have been at all concerned about the state of the market – or your finances – lately, this conversation is for you! Jackie is an expert in this area and will calmly talk you off that ledge (with the key steps to take right now).

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An award-winning financial planner, bestselling author, and speaker, Jackie Porter has helped thousands of clients grow their net worth, build a fortress around their finances, and keep more of their cash in their pocket.

For an abundance of resources, to connect with Jackie and/or to learn more about her work, visit askjackie.ca.

Getting Clear: Values Alignment in Leadership with Caryn Gillen

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 14:25:22 +0000

Leaders who have done the work of values alignment know who they are and how they show up in the world. It also keeps things clear for the people around them (employees, families, friends, etc.).

"Your values leave clues all over your life. Just look backwards. They're on your credit card statement, your calendar... and they don't lie."

Doing the work of knowing and living in alignment with your values gives you a foundation that makes hard decisions easier -- even though it doesn't make them easy. It gives you a framework of questions you can run things through that provides confidence and clarity. We talk more about this in the episode.

And ultimately, "if you are in a position of leadership," Caryn says, "we want you to be able to sleep at night. We want you to be well-rested. We want you to lead. We don't want you to hold back. You are there for a reason. And, we want the version of you who is in that role to do what you're here to do -- to define what that is and commit to doing it, your way. We need people to take the lead." And, to know what that looks like for them.

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To learn more about Caryn and her work, visit caryngillen.com. You can also find her on all the social channels by searching her name (@caryngillen). LinkedIn is her platform of choice for all things leadership and business-related.

Disaster Proof Your Business with Lance Mortlock

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:36:36 +0000

The pace of change is accelerating – things we thought would never happen, we’ve seen happen in these last few years. It can seem as if we are dealing with one crisis after another, on both the macro and micro levels.

And, it is incumbent on us, as leaders, to be prepared for whatever’s next.

In this episode, Senior Strategist, Consultant, and Author, Lance Mortlock shares with us the questions we should be asking, and how we can be more prepared and more resilient in times of crisis.

"You have to ask," he says, "what is going on in our world right now? What are the key risks and opportunities that could arise? And, what’s our plan?"

This episode will, in the best way possible, leave you wondering: How prepared am I/are we for the next crisis event?

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To learn more about Lance and his work, visit lancemortlock.com. You can also find him on LinkedIn by searching his name. His latest book, Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future is available at all major booksellers.

Creating a Successful Hybrid Work Environment with Karin Reed

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:33:02 +0000

In this conversation, we discuss the complexities that can arise when managing a hybrid environment, as well as some incredibly helpful strategies.

Karin shares tips from her new book, Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting, on how to make hybrid work more effective.

She talks about the hardware, software, and skillware that is necessary; some things you should (and should not) do as a leader; the key to success and gaining that competitive advantage in today’s modern landscape.

“Remember, it’s not going to happen on its own,” she says. “You have to be really purposeful in preparing for a hybrid meeting that’s going to work.”

We have a real opportunity right now to be proactive and develop plans that are good for employers and employees.

I hope you'll join us for this important conversation on hybrid work, schooling, and meetings!

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To learn more about Karin and her work, visit speakerdynamics.com. You can also find her on all the social platforms by searching "Speaker Dynamics".

How Gratitude Can Change Your Life with Lorraine Widmer-Carson

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:01:16 +0000

What's been turning up the corners of your mouth these days? And, why?

In this conversation, we discuss how gratitude creates a culture of kindness and health.

We talk about:
- Getting honest with yourself
- Where to start, when it comes to a gratitude practice
- Why gratitude is a changemaker
- How to get to the story behind the feeling
- What gratitude is really all about

"Gratitude is a universal connector." - Lorraine Widmer-Carson

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To learn more about Lorraine and her work, visit grassrootsgratitude.ca. You can also find her on Instagram @Lorraine_Widmer_Carson.

Self-Reflection in Leadership with Adam Rosen

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:08:01 +0000

Culture, leadership, and self-management are easy when nothing’s changing or going wrong. But, your character gets tested and your true colors show in crises.

In this conversation, we talk about the nuance and context that are important within transparency and authenticity. As well as leaders who lean into the hard conversations vs those who avoid, place blame, and step out.

We’re all a work in progress. But, hopefully, we’re trying, learning from our mistakes, and doing better as we go along.

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To learn more about Adam and his work, visit eocworks.com. You can also find him on Instagram and LinkedIn (@adamirosen).

Truth Telling in Business with Sabrina Horn

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:19:58 +0000

We also get into:
- The dangers of cancel culture
- The exceptional value of values
- The different ways we may be "faking it" and what to do instead

Sabrina reminds us that there's a difference between risking it and faking it... that when we're faking it there's an intent to deceive (a fine but IMPORTANT point).

Join us for the full conversation! And, let us know whether you agree or disagree that "doing anything other than being honest will, ultimately, sabotage your success."

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To learn more about Sabrina Horn, visit www.sabrinahorn.com. You can also find her on all social platforms by searching her name (@sabrinahorn).

Her book, "Make It, Don't Fake It: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success" can be found at all major booksellers (with samples and accompaniments on her site).

Why Connection Matters with Dr. Robyn Bourgeois

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:25:34 +0000

"The Cree understanding is that there’s abundance and we have a responsibility to take care of each other. We're not in this alone. And, we’re all worthy -- simply because we share the common spark of humanity... That’s a really important lesson in leading through crisis, you realize you can’t do it by yourself."

In the Western world, our mantra has been, "Who cares if you feel well! Are you productive? Are you delivering? What is your output?"

That has got to change.

The collective "we" are learning that slowly now.

Tune into this fascinating conversation with Robyn on:
- Cree teachings
- The power of connection, relationships and community
- Our responsibility to each other
- Acknowledging our trauma and telling our stories
- How we survive and move forward together

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Dr. Robyn Bourgeois (Laughing Otter Caring Woman) is a mixed-race nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) whose Cree family comes from Treaty Eight (Lesser Slave Lake) territory.

She was born and raised in Syilx and Splats in territories of British Columbia and is connected through her three children to the Six Nations of the Grand River.

She is an associate professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies at Brock, where her scholarly work focuses on Indigenous feminisms, violence against Indigenous women and girls, and Indigenous women’s political activism and leadership.

In addition to being an academic, Robyn is also an activist, author, and artist.

Finding Purpose at Work with Richard Newman

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 14:35:42 +0000

Richard Newman is an award-winning expert in Leadership Communication and Speechwriting. He is the author of the book, "You Were Born to Speak" and has successfully led his communication training company, Body Talk, for 22 years.

Today, we explore:
- How to effectively lead your team through crisis (of course)
- How to find mission/purpose and values in a way that works for you
- Being a hero vs being a mentor
- Rebuilding the fundamentals and how that can often take you from good to GREAT
- What your team most needs to hear from you

Join us for the conversation! (And, maybe listen with a pen and paper or laptop handy – there are a bunch of questions you'll likely want to revisit later.)

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To learn more about Richard Newman and his company visit ukbodytalk.com. You can also find him on all of the social platforms by searching "ukbodytalk".

The Power of Storytelling in Business with Elaine Bennett

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:47:13 +0000

This week's guest, award-winning speechwriter, Elaine Bennett advises clients from Fortune 50 CEOs to entrepreneurs on their messaging. She also creates and delivers trainings on how to improve the writing of everything from internal communications to speeches.

In this conversation, we dive into the power of storytelling in business. Elaine also shares a great story about what she learned by working with and observing Warren Buffett in the midst of a crisis.

We talk about:
- Being stable in the eye of the storm
- Controlling the narrative
- Why stories are so important and what they accomplish

"Even if you talk about stories on every episode, you're probably still not talking about them enough -- they're that important. They're the only things that will separate you from someone else. If you want people to remember you and your ideas, you have to deliver them in a medium that people will take in and that medium is STORY."

Join us for a fascinating episode and, you guessed it, a bunch of great (and instructive) stories!

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To learn more about Elaine Bennett visit https://bennettink.com or find her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook by searching "Bennett Ink". Or, on Twitter @bizspeechwriter.

Rethinking Career Development with Julie Winkle Giulioni

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:28:18 +0000

We are in the middle of what has been dubbed The Great Resignation. Companies are dealing with how to attract and retain talent like never before. Individuals are doing a lot of soul-searching and reflection, in regards to their relationship with work.

And, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.

The time is right to disrupt, change and grow in the area of career development to provide more possibilities for folks.

In this episode, we explore:
- the top 2 career development priorities most people have (they're not what you think)
- a whole bunch of questions to ask instead of "where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?"
- a tool Managers can use for greater success in increasing satisfaction and engagement
+ more!

Listen in and let us know what you think.

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Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion/trainer for workplace growth and development. She was named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker. And, has a new book coming out in March 2022: Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive (for purchase at all major booksellers).

To learn more about her, or to discover your own unique development priorities (via her career self-assessment tool), visit https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/. You can also find and follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Perfectionism and Procrastination with Audrey Holst

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:36:41 +0000

“Perfectionism isn’t just something people choose midway through their lives. It’s something that has been with them for the majority of their lives, that’s helped them function or achieve in some way... Perfectionism, initially, gets people where they want to go or has brought them some degree of success.”

Today I am joined by Audrey Holst, a professional coach, whose speciality is transforming perfection.

Perfectionism has its upsides but it's also exhausting and will only get you so far.

This is an especially pertinent topic for leaders right now.

Due to COVID, we are all in a sort of ongoing crisis. We are operating at a lower capacity and with lower patience. But, in order to order to navigate change or a crisis, you need agility, to be able to think on your feet, to experiment and problem-solve--all of which are made more difficult by perfectionist behavior.

In this episode we talk about:
- how to check in with your body and build your awareness
- the difference between excellence and perfectionism
- why procrastination is often tied to perfectionism
- what makes perfectionists great
- how to reorient perfectionism and create habits that will serve you better

“The end results of excellence and perfectionism may look the same… but the impact on the individual is very different, the meaning they take from it is very different.”

Listen in for some tips that may help you or someone you know who struggles with perfectionism and/or procrastination.

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To learn more about Audrey Holst, and to get her guide on the Perfectionist Archetypes, visit https://fortitudeandflow.com/perfectionist/. She is also on Instagram (@fortitudeandflow) and LinkedIn.

Design Thinking Mindset with Tutti Taygerly

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 16:25:54 +0000

Today's guest, Tutti Taygerly is an Executive Coach and former Design Leader for companies like Facebook and Disney.

We talk about the mindset and process of design thinking, as well as how it can be helpful for leaders and companies.

We cover:
- how to recognize and name assumptions
- intention setting vs. goal setting
- dreaming big and redefining "failure"
- 50/50 goals
- slowing down to speed up

Here are a couple of great quotes from the episode...

“For all of its bad points, I love the tech industry because of the dreams. People dream big and are willing to fail in tech."

On 50/50 goals: "your aim is to hit 50% of the goals that you set. Some have to be big and hairy enough to ensure you may not meet them. If you hit 100% of them, you’re doing it wrong."

"Goals are like a North Star. You’re going somewhere but you’re not so rigidly and forcefully attached to it that you can’t change course."

Feel free to let us know what you thought about the episode or what you learned.

And, if you enjoyed it, make sure to subscribe (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify) and share it with a friend.

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To learn more about Tutti Taygerly, you can find her online at https://tuttitaygerly.com/. She is also on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (just search her name). And, you can check out her book at makespacetolead.com.

2021 Year in Review with Céline Williams

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:12:24 +0000

2021 was another year that did not go exactly as planned. Maybe you can relate?!

In this conversation, I celebrate the wins, while still recognizing the challenges and losses. It's and/both, not either/or. Always.

Some of my biggest takeaways from this year...
1). Self-awareness really matters.

2). There isn’t one right answer.

3). The only constant is change.

4). Communication is everything!

5). There is not enough emphasis on compassion.

6). 2021 was a year of growth and reflection for me, personally.

8). Leading Through Crisis is now an award-winning podcast!

9). We’ve got to celebrate the wins AND recognize the challenges and losses.

10). The most rewarding things take the most courage and vulnerability.

I also invite you to get in touch and let me know what YOU want to hear about!

Thank you for listening this year!!!

And, if you have enjoyed the podcast, the biggest compliment you can give is to share it with someone else who may enjoy it as well.

See you in 2022!
Céline

Lead from Your Heart with Mike Horne

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 12:18:51 +0000

Why lead from your heart, particularly at work? And, what's the big deal about authentic leadership anyway? Does it really matter that much?

We answer these questions (and more!) in this episode of Leading Through Crisis with people and culture changemaker, Mike Horne.

Mike is the author of Integrity by Design: Living and Working Authentically, as well as the host of the Authentic Change podcast.

He reminds us that authenticity is important because when our words and actions don't match people don't trust us. And, "if I don't trust you, I won't think you have integrity. And, if you don't have integrity, I surely won't trust you. It's a vacuous cycle."

Without trust, it's very difficult to get things done in an organization.

That, and people who are authentic (who have alignment in their thoughts, words and actions) are more congruent. Congruent people are more consistently happy. And, employees want to work for happy people.

According to Gallup, "70% of an employee's engagement is within managerial control." So, how do we use that to our advantage, instill loyalty and contentment, as well as protect our companies against "the big quit" or "great resignation" of 2021?

Listen in to find out.

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To learn more about Mike Horne, you can find him online at https://mike-horne.com/. Or, on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehorne1/), Instagram or Twitter (@mikehorneauthor).

The Power of Pivoting in Business with Marie Incontrera

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:59:19 +0000

"Leading through crisis means being willing to pivot and being human, at the end of the day." - Marie Incontrera

The willingness to change and do things differently is imperative in running a successful and sustainable business. We do leaders a disservice by teaching them that there is one right way to do things or any kind of one-size-fits-all solution.

The more we (as leaders) micro-manage, confine or deny, the more we limit people kicking butt on our behalf. That is what we get into in today's conversation with, digital marketing consultant, Marie Incontrera.

Her key takeaways from the pandemic are:
1). We need to be okay with hearing the feedback that we think we explained something and we actually didn’t (in a way that was easily understood).
2). We need to be okay with people coming to us and telling us they’re having a problem.

We have to create a space where people are safe to come to us--even if they don't have a solution for what they're dealing with.

And, "we’re not out of the woods yet. It’s not too late (to implement some of these helpful changes). We might as well use the opportunity to change now.”

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To learn more about Marie Incontrera, you can find her online at https://www.incontrera.com/. Or, by searching "Marie Incontrera" on all social platforms.

Gender Equality at Work with Paul Harrietha & Holly Catalfamo

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:07:00 +0000

Although comprising roughly half of the workforce, women hold less than 10% of the top leadership positions. That's a problem.

The question is: what are we gonna do about it?

Having more women on Boards and in C-suites is not only the right thing to do, it's also the right move from a business perspective.

Find out why as I speak to Paul Harrietha & Holly Catalfamo, co-authors of the book, "The Invisible Rules: What's Really Holding Women Back in Business--and How to Fix It." It's a compelling book based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with 50 senior female leaders from across Canada.

We get into:
- What would happen if we looked at (and treated) gender equality from a business perspective rather than a social one.
- How what they are proposing is actually the opposite of affirmative action.
- Why do we need to re-think systems, HR practices, and talent management to remove systemic biases.
- The 4 Key Biases women face at work and how to manage around them.
- The difference between mentorship and sponsorship.
- What values-based leadership actually is and why it makes decision-making fundamentally easier.
- And, why we all win when women are more equally represented at the top.

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To learn more about Paul Harrietha & Holly Catalfamo, you can find them online at capsleadership.ca/.

Also, make sure to pick up a copy of their book "The Invisible Rules: What's Really Holding Women Back in Business--and How to Fix It," where they dive more deeply into everything we talked about today. (Available at most booksellers, including Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Invisible-Rules-Really-Holding-Business-ebook/dp/B08YFLJW96)

Feng Shui for Business with Patricia Lohan

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:12:00 +0000

In this episode, (Feng Shui Expert, Healer, and Coach) Patricia Lohan talks to us about a practice that is misunderstood and underutilized, especially at work: the art of feng shui.

More and more huge companies and corporations (like Whole Foods) have begun to utilize this practice--understanding that feng shui supports the flow of more money, more opportunities, and more growth. It also makes their space more harmonious, not just for their clients but also for their employees. And, they are reaping the rewards.

Patricia has a gift for making feng shui simple and easy to understand and implement.

Listen in and give Patricia's "Fresh Eyes" challenge a try. Simple, little shifts really can make a huge difference!

If the energy in your space is not supportive, it creates and compounds any other issues you may have.

"The whole idea of feng shui is that things feel better... you feel better, things happen more fluidly. You go into a sense of flow and your space supports you with that."

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To learn more about Patricia Lohan you can find her online at patricialohan.com. Or, join her in her free Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/powerhousefengshui/.

Caring for Your Employees with Bev Kaye

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:51:33 +0000

Many companies are currently struggling with attracting, onboarding, and retaining talent. But, there are so many things you can do to encourage people to stay, as opposed to letting them leave for the competition.

Listen in as we discuss:
- Why there is a talent crisis, as well as what to do about it
- "Leaving the key under the mat" or facilitating an "elegant exit" when people go
- Company culture baselines
- How managers impact employee wellness
- How to help people to grow where they are
- And, perhaps most importantly, the value of RECOGNIZE, VERBALIZE, MOBILIZE for leaders.

Implementing some of these strategies can be an absolute game-changer for yourself, your business, and your people!

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To learn more about Bev Kaye you can find her online at bevkaye.com. As well as on LinkedIn (bevkaye) and Twitter (BeverlyLKaye).

Transparent Leadership with Ian Daley

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:49:43 +0000

Experiencing a crisis can feel really scary, especially when there's no one-size-fits-all blueprint to get through it. However, there are some really practical things you can do to help you deal with whatever comes up and thrive in the midst of it -- whether you are a leader or an employee.

In this conversation, Ian and I discuss:
- Appropriate sharing
- Gratitude
- Overcommunication
- Relationship capital
- Sitting with discomfort
- And, resisting the urge to be perfect

"Most of us are in a crisis, coming out of one, or about to go into one. So, it’s not as if these things never happen. Something IS going to hit the fan. Let’s not be naive and think it won’t."

This conversation will put you in a better place to guide yourself and/or your team through it.

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To learn more about Ian Daley you can find him online at https://daley.company/. As well as on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-daley-6a992b17/), Facebook (Daley Co.), and Twitter (@IanDaley1).

Breaking Leadership Norms with Kasthuri Thiru

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:13:20 +0000

We tend to think that authenticity needs fixing. Even though all the statistics show that diversity is good and it works.

We look for leaders who look like and show up as we do -- which often means we are contending with a paradigm that doesn't include anyone seen as “other”.

We need fresh eyes and more diversity in leadership. We also need to see more examples of healthy work/life balance from leaders.

This is a great reminder of why people show up to do the work and how we can embrace our superpowers as leaders and individuals.

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To learn more about Kasthuri Thiru, you can find her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasthurithiru/).

Embracing Discomfort with Mike Shoreman

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:36:12 +0000

In this episode, Mike (an author, speaker, advocate, and SUP Man of the Year) asks some really profound questions that will help anyone who finds themselves in a tough spot and might be wondering "what's next?" or "what now?"

He also reminds us that "growth can be a very scary, challenging, uncomfortable thing -- it's meant to be. And, it's a good thing because it sends us in a new direction. It's how we do the amazing things."

Grab a notebook and settle in. This episode is full of wisdom you'll want to jot down and refer back to, again and again.

Also, make sure to check out www.jack.org/thecrossing! On the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of August, Mike intends to become the first person with a disability to cross international waters. He will be traveling (via paddleboard) from Rochester, NY to Toronto, Ontario, challenging stereotypes of differently-abled people, as well as raising money and awareness around mental health.

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To learn more about Mike, you can find him online at http://mikeshoreman.org/.
He is also on Facebook and Instagram (@TheUnbalancedPaddleboarder),
LinkedIn, and Twitter.

His book, Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE, can be purchased in most places books are sold.

Walking Your Talk with Fazeena Haniff

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:01:49 +0000

Fazeena says, “You can tell when someone is doing something because it’s “the thing to do” vs because it’s who they are.” She's not wrong.

We spend some time diving into the difference between being responsive as opposed to reactive, having a holistic approach to COMMUNICATION, and how to not create harm.

We also break down some real-world examples like, for instance, Ben & Jerry's response to the Black Lives Matter movement. And, why they -- deservedly -- were so applauded for that.

Fazeena often tells her clients, “Let’s dig into what you’re saying and where you really stand on that because if there is misalignment people are going to figure it out. And, then, you have reputational risk.”

We, as humans, have the biological ability to sniff out authenticity. We can tell when someone is telling us what they think we want to hear, instead of what they actually believe at their core. How that translates into your leadership and communication really matters, especially today.

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To learn more about Fazeena Haniff you can find her online at https://www.theconsciouscommunicator.ca/. She is also on LinkedIn (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fazeenahaniff), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CommsCoach/), and Instagram (@TheConsciousCommunicator).

Human-Centered Leadership with Dimple Dhabalia

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 11:49:17 +0000

In today's conversation, I speak with Dimple Dhabalia, a Leadership and Mindful Performance Coach with a 20-year history of working at the crossroads of the government and humanitarian sectors.

Dimple’s cutting-edge work supports a holistic approach to addressing individual and organizational trauma and well-being.

As we discuss, the big question most of us have when it comes to work is: "How do we balance wanting to do well and being successful with being human?"

We don't have to lead to the lowest common denominator. We can assume that most people are doing their best at any given moment and that it's not only okay but, actually, beneficial to give them a sense of agency and autonomy in their work.

This was a fascinating and VERY TIMELY conversation with Dimple. And, a topic that I could not agree more with or be more passionate about as well. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

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To learn more about Dimple Dhabalia you can find her online at https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/. She is also on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimple-dhabalia-she-her-ab326813b/), Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@RootsInTheClouds).

Strong Business Relationships with David Nour

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:05:58 +0000

Today's guest, David Nour is a senior leadership/board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author of 11 books. He is internationally recognized as the leading expert on applications of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change. Plus, he's super entertaining, has great energy, and is just a lot of fun to talk to!

We discuss growth mindset vs fixed mindset, work-life balance, the 3 types of friends you should have, why we need to be intentional and strategic about our relationships, and lots more.

David came equipped with all of the quick tips and witticisms for this interview! Here are a few of my favorites:

"Throw away your stopwatch and get a compass instead. It doesn’t matter how fast you do something. Are you headed in the right direction? What’s important?"

"You don’t have a work life and a personal life. You have one life. The sooner you figure out how to integrate and blend the two, the more competent and capable of a human being you’re going to become."

"Convey your credibility through the questions that you ask, not through the solutions you provide. Want better answers? Ask better questions!"

For the rest, you'll have to listen in. Enjoy.

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To learn more about David Nour, you can grab a copy of his new book (Curve Benders) that *just* came out!

Visit him online at https://nourgroup.com/. Or, find him on any of the social platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) by searching "David Nour".

Take A Moment To Breathe with Laurel Rutledge

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:25:00 +0000

Today's guest, Laurel Rutledge is a Career and Leadership Transformation Expert and HR Strategist. She has global, multi-industry experience, has built teams and departments, led large-scale human capital projects, and coached individuals from the plant floor to the board room.

This episode is full of truth bombs--things that will really make you stop and think, and help you grow. We talk about cancel culture and toxic positivity, self-leadership vs people leadership, how to make the best decisions and modeling leadership behaviour.

I love Laurel and could talk to her forever about all the things! Do yourself a favor and listen to this episode ASAP. It is that good! ;)

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To learn more about Laurel Rutledge you can find her online at https://laurelrutledge.com/. She is also on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-k-rutledge/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/therutledgeperspective) Instagram, and Twitter (search Laurel K Rutledge).

FEARLESS CHANGE | Creating What You Want with Jacqueline Wales

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 27 May 2021 09:59:10 +0000

For more than 35 years, Jacqueline has helped countless people become more empowered, confident, and resilient. As a motivational speaker, professional coach, and author of several books (including The Fearless Factor), she believes in the power of fearlessness to create the career and life you want.

Her work focuses on leaders willing to dig into self-discovery, take accountability for their actions, and responsibility for their decisions... Pushing boundaries and breaking through excuses to achieve results.

In this episode, we get into:
- How leading through crisis demands a great deal of self-awareness
- Powerful questions to ask yourself that yield big results
- How to figure out what the next step is and how to take it
And, more!

If you lead a team or company, work with others (in person or remotely), or simply want to show up as your best self, this message is for you.

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To learn more about Jacqueline Wales, you can find her online at https://thefearlessfactoratwork.com/. She is also on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewales/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JacquelineWales/).

Inviting the Troublemakers in with Jake Jacobs

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 13 May 2021 08:23:29 +0000

My guest today helps organizations, teams, and individuals make monumental changes.

Over the past 35 years, Jake Jacobs has worked in 61 different industries and consulted for 96 organizations (from Fortune 50 to national non-profits and community theaters). He has supported more than 210,000 people directly on important changes to their business--everything from strategy implementation and leadership development to mergers/acquisitions and culture change.

He is many companies' go-to when they are looking to leverage change in their organizations and is definitely an expert in the field.

Listen in as we discuss:

- Why PURPOSE and OUTCOMES are essential drivers in the workplace

- How front-line workers want to know WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

- Why you should always INVITE THE TROUBLEMAKERS

- And, the most COMMON PROBLEMS that can occur with change (as well as their SOLUTIONS)

Jake is a fount of knowledge and experience. If you work, in any capacity, and have the potential to experience change, you are not going to want to miss this conversation. It was a fun one to have and super useful!

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To learn more about Jake Jacobs, you can grab a copy of his new book (Leverage Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results) that came out last week.

Or, visit him online at https://jakejacobsconsulting.com/.

You can also connect with him via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjakejacobs/.

Self Care and Inclusive Leadership Behaviours with Faith Clarke

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:43:36 +0000

In this episode, I talk to Faith Clarke, an Organizational Health and Inclusion Specialist.

Our conversation was rich and we covered A LOT of ground, including but not limited to:
- How leading through a crisis can teach you to be hyper-present
- How to get to know and take care of yourself better, as a leader
- How to hold collective space and honor rhythms, energy, and needs (yours and those of others, in life and at work)
- How inclusion starts with us

True diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has to be flexible. And, it has to include us first.

Faith suggests that we start doing the work by asking ourselves: who's not allowed to show up IN ME in this space?

From there, we can start to work outward--building that muscle at micro-levels (in our families and on our direct teams). Faith suggests paying attention to "who is at the party but not dancing."

For all the good stuff, you'll have to LISTEN IN. I enjoyed this conversation immensely and know that you will too!

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To learn more about Faith Clarke and how she helps women leaders in social impact organizations cultivate peak performance, create inclusive culture, and lead thriving teams visit https://www.faithclarke.com/.

Failure is Just a Fancy Word for Practice with Céline Williams

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:53:59 +0000

This solo episode is short and sweet and truly, just the beginning of the conversation I want to continue to have about failure. I wanted to start with this because I believe it’s imperative that we change our relationship with the idea of failure on an individual level. Part of that starts from recognizing and shifting the paradigms that we have in our head—right or wrong, win or lose, pass or fail. “We stay in those paradigms because categories make our brains very happy.”

The more we can lean into the idea that “Failures” are opportunities to practice something and gather data the more we can continue to learn and grow inside of that same thing, or take that data and find a different way of doing things.

Moving Through Fear with Jennifer Thornton

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Jennifer Thornton) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:52:36 +0000

Jennifer Thornton is a sought-after business strategist, specializing in startups and large value-based organizations who assists her clients in building talent that complements their business strategies to ensure exponential growth. Her unconventional approach in creating innovative workforce development solutions for companies has driven her consulting firm into rapid growth with its Conversational Intelligence® training, Executive Coaching and Leadership Academies.

For more than 20 years Jennifer has been developing her expertise in Talent Strategy and Leadership Professional Development throughout her career as an HR Professional. She’s led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States, expanding into new markets, managing franchise retailers, and developing key strategic partnerships.

In this episode, we talk about understanding fear and how it impacts our responses as leaders. Jennifer shares how we can step out of that fear state in order to move from crisis management towards collaboration and innovation.

Jennifer also emphasizes the importance for leaders inviting their teams into the conversation, letting their voices be heard and talking about finding solutions. Effective leadership starts with the ability to know that you might not have all the answers – but together in teams, there's a chance to build knowledge and capability to move forward collectively.

We dive into the Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership, and Jennifer gives some very interesting examples of how they show up when we are dealing with change. You definitely don’t want to miss this!

Find out more about Jennifer on her website: www.304coaching.com

Connect with her through LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrthornton/

Overcoming Burnout as an “Accidental Alpha” with Karen Wright

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Karen Wright) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:39:07 +0000

Karen started her company in 1996 and has helped top business leaders and teams from Fortune 500 companies to manage change, increase productivity and achieve success. Featured in the media several times, she is a strategic advisor to startup “Animo” which aims to help employees understand and manage their well-being using Artificial Intelligence.

Karen is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and a past Board member and founder of the Toronto Chapter for the International Coaching Federation. Karen has an MBA in Marketing from the Ivey School and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Western University.

Based on her personal and coaching experience, Karen says suffering from burnout most likely happens to “Accidental Alpha women” with the feeling of regular resentment as the first clue. Compared to the “non-accidental” Alpha women who know this is the kind of leadership they want from the get-go, the Accidental Alpha women feel disconnected with tension and frustration around them.

Karen says in order for these women to thrive, the first step is to recognize their reality and accept that delegation and asking for help is part of leadership. She says women need to become comfortable with admitting that they are overwhelmed and asking for specific support.

She emphasizes that self-leadership is the key to leading with more clarity. She also mentions the importance of planning for the worst scenarios while detaching from the outcome in order to transition into a more rewarding life and career.

Access her book: “The Accidental Alpha Woman: The Guide to Thriving When Life Feels Overwhelming”

Find out more about Karen on her website: https://www.parachuteexecutivecoaching.com/

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwrightcoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenwrightcoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenwrightcoach/ and https://www.instagram.com/accidentalalphawoman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KWrightcoach

Leading Through the Lens: Making Remote Meetings Work with Karin Reed

celine@revisionary.ca (Karin Reed, Celine Williams) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 15:01:06 +0000

Karin and her team have been the chosen training partners for some of the world’s most recognized companies and most respected academic institutions in the world – from Nike to Lenovo, from Duke University to the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. Karin translated her experience as an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist and on-camera spokesperson into a methodology called the MVPs of On-Camera Success™.

Her first book, “On-Camera Coach: Tools and Techniques for Business Professionals in a Video-Driven World“, was a #1 Hot New Release in Business Communications on Amazon in 2017. Her second book, “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work” debuts on March 9 and is written with Dr. Joseph Allen, one of the foremost thought leaders in meeting science. It’s designed to provide research-based best practices for making the most of virtual meetings with video at their core.

During our conversation, Karin shares some key insights relative to virtual meeting success.

She advises that everyone should pay close attention to their personal production value (i.e.how they look on camera). She says being prepared with crisp audio and good quality video can show great leadership and respect to your team.

Being intentional about keeping people engaged can bring you success in virtual meetings, but to do this you have to recognize the camera as the conduit to your conversation partner and treat it as the person you’re talking to.

However, this requires not watching yourself on screen and hiding self-view in order to engage with the camera lens. The most draining aspect of being on camera is what she calls “surface acting” where you have to appear to be engaged, which is why everyone has felt “Zoom fatigue” at some point in the last year

The science behind all this, as well as the techniques to overcome challenges in remote meetings which can be applied to every situation, are discussed in her new book. With the crisis being a “blessing” to her business, Karin shares her process of scaling up, to help more people suddenly transition to virtual meetings.

Access her new book: “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work”

Find out more about Karin on her website: www.SpeakerDynamics.com

Connect with her on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/speaker-dynamics

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakerDynamics

Redefining Success on the Path to Fulfillment with EB Sanders

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The focus of this episode is really about navigating the changing systems and realities when it comes to how we work. EB Sanders shares her insights from her work with both individuals as well as organizations, and reflects on the opportunities (and challenges) that are in front of us. When we stop thinking about our career and success as linear and we start to embrace change, as uncomfortable as it might be, we open ourselves up to entirely new experiences and ways of doing things. EB shares her observations on how systems and processes are finally starting to change, the importance of location when it comes to innovation, and the challenges and opportunities that are part and parcel of remote hiring and remote work.

EB Sanders is a career coach who helps creative types ditch their fears and make decisions with confidence so they can achieve the fulfillment they really want.

She went from college professor to recruiting & staffing specialist to career coach all in the name of helping people find their ‘Thing.’ Having gone through two major career changes herself, she came to realize that her Thing is helping people think bigger about how they want to show up in the world.

Today she is a sought-after coach and staffing consultant serving creative individuals, companies, and organizations. She believes that great leaders have extraordinary careers and her mission is to convince everyone that they don’t have to choose between happiness and success.

Find out more about EB Sanders and her Career Change with Confidence program at: www.ebsanders.com

Connect with her

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebsanders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eb_sanders

2020 Reflections and What’s Coming in 2021 with Céline Williams

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 15:31:03 +0000

She notes that mindset and community are a few of the factors that have differentiated the leaders that have made it through the year successfully from those that are still struggling. According to one of her guests, Jackie Porter, cultivating a community where she felt supported and like she had people in her corner was one of the biggest difference-makers for her as a leader this year more than ever. According to Céline, she has seen unexpected growth and performance in organizations this year when they invested in creating a strong culture and community.

Having seen the difference it makes when you put people first, Céline says, “I will continue to evangelize that concept”. She plans to continue designing culture and communities in organizations, working with leaders, and helping people shift their mindset.

While there are already many great conversations planned for next year, Céline welcomes your feedback and suggestions and would love for you to reach out with your thoughts. Let her know what you would like to see more or less of as we plan out the year.

To learn more about her podcast episodes visit: www.leadingthroughcrisis.ca

Connect with Céline through LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/celinewilliams

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revisionary_Céline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reVisionary_ca

How to Become a Thought Leader with Nicky Billou

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Nicky Billou) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 16:14:11 +0000

Nicky has studied business growth and ethical persuasion for decades. He spent the last 20 years learning the mindset of a champion. At eCircle Academy, he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with coaches, consultants, corporate trainers, clinic owners, realtors, mortgage brokers and other service-based entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. Many of his clients have dramatically raised their revenue after learning the eCircle Success System.

His No.1 international best-selling books are “Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion,” and “The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life.” He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences, such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.

On The Thought Leader Revolution podcast Nicky has interviewed over 200 of the world’s top Thought Leaders, including: astronaut Chris Hadfield; George Ross of the Hit TV Series The Apprentice; Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank; supermodel and business mogul Kathy Ireland and many others.

Nicky says in order for you to lead yourself, you have to be open to growing. “Right now, we’re going through this craziness and every one of us needs to be thinking about growth,” he says. Challenging yourself by reading more books, taking courses and hanging out with people who can sharpen you are some of the things he suggests.

“Love is the reason why we are here,” he says, adding that love may not only be romantic, but also love of life or love of going through a journey. He also underscores the importance of contribution to a community, saying “If we’re not here to give to other people, then why are we here?” He says by helping others, you’re going to grow as a person and become bigger than your problems or a crisis.

Nicky also shares about the importance of freedom and free enterprise to your business success, as well as how to position yourself as a thought leader so that clients come to you. If you are interested in thought leadership for your company or career advancement, and you want to learn how to win in business and in life, this episode is for you!

Find our more about Nicky’s work on his company’s websites: www.nicky360.com; www.eCircleAcademy.com
Podcast: www.TheThoughtLeaderRevolution.com
Youtube Channel: NickyBillou

You may access his Finish Line Thinking Scorecard: https://form.jotform.com/90206417017145

Connect with him through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicky.billou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickybillou/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickyBillou

How to Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace with Liz Kislik

celine@revisionary.ca (Liz Kislik, Celine Williams) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:52:49 +0000

Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has been viewed more than 200,000 times.

Liz emphasizes the importance of training in communication in the workplace so that people can deal with the real problems at the root of the concern, such as stereotypes, historical or cultural assumptions and other, sometimes more complicated issues. Citing her article on Harvard Business Review “The Problem with Using I statements at Work”, she says that - “Feelings are very crucial in personal or family relationships, but work is actually different...Work is really about effectiveness.”

Liz believes that during the hard times, we are at risk of developing tunnel vision, not taking into account all the aspects of a situation. She says it’s crucial for leaders to look at the larger picture and the people in it by asking those two major questions: What are the big goals? What do my people need in order to achieve those goals?

A proponent of self-compassion, Liz believes kindness is an actual tool of leadership. She says as a leader, if you are not operating out of your best self, it is very hard for your people to give their best. Among her advice to leaders on how to take care of themselves is to pay attention to beauty and pleasure. She says immersing yourself in something you find beautiful and feeling good can help bring you back to yourself and get out of the tunnel.

Find out more about Liz on her website: https://lizkislik.com/

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkislik/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizKislik

Cultivating Conscious Behaviors with Glain Roberts-McCabe

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Glain Roberts-McCabe) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 00:14:15 +0000

Glain launched the Roundtable in 2007 in order to provide a space for leaders where they can cultivate their leadership skills together. The Roundtable received a Gold Award from the Canadian Awards for Training Excellence in 2014 for its peer coaching and mentoring program. In 2016, it was named the Best External Consulting Advisory in Canada by the Canadian HR Awards.

With over 25 years of experience in executive roles and helping groups of leaders take control of their careers, Glain is a multiple-time nominee for the RBC Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. She also writes columns for The Globe and Mail and Realizing Leadership magazines, and was a former Leadership Guru for BizTV Canada and Arlene Dickinson's "YouInc." She holds a Diploma in Creative Advertising and completed advanced Improv Training through The Second City, and is a volunteer mentor with the Institute for Performance and Learning.

Glain is the author of several books: "Did I REALLY Sign For This?!: #leadershiptruths on How to Drive, Thrive... and Survive" and “The Grassroots Leadership Revolution.”

Glain cites that adaptability, agility and long-term thinking are some of the behaviors that leaders need to cultivate in navigating instability and uncertainty. She says leadership is all about self-awareness, which means knowing our tendencies and which ways we are leaning so that we can find the balance to become effective.

Glain emphasizes that instead of being hung up on the “little stuff” such as performance reports, it is better to step back and find the opportunity now to impact someone’s life. She says it is important to recognize our derailing behavior and to know when our “right approach'' is not working in the current situation.

“Your role as a leader is to keep the team functioning without you,” she says. If you want to know more about how your team can together unpack values that align with your organization, then this episode is for you!

Find out more about Glain’s work at her company’s website: https://goroundtable.com/

Connect with her through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glain/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goroundtable
Twitter:@HeyRoundtable
Instagram:go_roundtable

Leaning into Honesty and Fascination with Ron Carucci

celine@revisionary.ca (Ron Carucci, Celine Williams) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:36:14 +0000

With a 30-year track record, Ron is helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership. From startups to Fortune 10’s, turnarounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership, and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on four continents. He has helped build leadership pipelines for global Fortune 100 companies, and accompanied executives on major career transitions.

He led a 10-year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment and uncovered the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. Hise findings are highlighted in his groundbreaking Amazon #1 book “Rising To Power”, co-authored with Eric Hansen. These findings are also summarized by Ron in the popular HBR article that was selected as one of 2016’s “Ideas that mattered most."

In this episode, Ron talks about silence as the greatest value that a leader can offer, as opposed to verbosity due to fear of irrelevance. He says if your goal as a leader is to learn and not to win, then it’s better for you to ask for people’s story and be fascinated with them. He also notes that during meetings, it is important to be judicious and prudent and make sure that everyone’s voice is heard. He says understanding the bigger story that we’re all in and realizing our greater sense of meaning can be a great way to start overcoming our challenges in the midst of uncertainties.

He has been featured in Fortune, MSNBC, Inc., Fast Company, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, Business Week, and Smart Business. Watch out for Ron’s forthcoming book “To Be Honest: Lead with the power of truth, justice and purpose” and a 15-year longitudinal study on what conditions predict if people will tell the truth, act fairly and do the right thing, and serve with purpose.

Find out more about Ron’s work on his company’s website: www.navalent.com

Listen to his recent TEDx talk on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v234mvaUQ4o&feature=youtu.be

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonCarucci

The Importance of Connection and Support with Jackie Porter

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Jackie Porter) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 15:15:56 +0000

Recently named Mackenzie 'Female Trailblazer of the Year' for 2019, Jackie has been featured on CBC, Sun TV, The Agenda, and BNN. She is the co-author of 'Single by Choice or Chance', is a leading expert in women and money, and is a powerful voice in the world of women's financial empowerment.

Jackie is a strong believer in the importance of having a support group and talking to coaches or mentors to get perspectives from outsiders about transitioning one’s business.

When dealing with her clients, Jackie considers herself as their confidant. She says, while they need her confidence to help them deal with their finances, they also have some real life issues to handle, especially during this time of the pandemic.

Jackie notes that in leading a remote team, she has more mental time and space, and has been tuning in more. She emphasizes the need for more conversations and transparency to be able to motivate and inspire people, and help them make informed decisions.

If you want to know more about what works for her remote team and how to be efficient in this kind of work environment, then this episode is for you!

Find out more about Jackie on her website: www.askjackie.ca

Connect with her through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askjackieporter

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/askjackieporter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjackieporter/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/askjackieporter

Simple Ways to Overcome Challenges with Heidi McBratney

celine@revisionary.ca (celine williams, Heidi McBratney) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:45 +0000

Heidi guides and supports people in the process of developing their innate ability to grow and flourish from difficult situations, and establish a new life path with balance, clarity and overall health. She has taught awareness and recovery from trauma for various educational facilities, organizations and agencies.

She focuses on providing guidance on how to support oneself and one’s community in achieving balance as well as peace of the mind, body and soul. She has worked with a variety of communities, including those with mental health concerns, criminal histories, survivors of disaster and other life traumas.

With a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Heidi is a certified member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, a diplomate member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and a compassion fatigue specialist through the International Institute of Traumatology.

Heidi believes that the more simple the guidance, the more powerful the impact. She emphasises the need to minimise the load of daily information intake and encourages to slow down in order to practice focusing on one thing at the time.

According to Heidi, a good leader is not someone who has the answers, but someone who can hold oneself in balance. She states that being in balance during unpredictable and unknown situations starts with knowing that we’re all in this together. She thinks that what makes us good leaders is admitting our vulnerabilities, while doing our best encouraging others.

“Sometimes actually just being present is the problem solving itself,” Heidi notes.

She values the use of humor and believes that having a good laugh to releasing stress hormones in the midst of a crazy situation. She invites everyone to bring awareness to the acts of kindness that are happening while the world is standing still.

If you’re interested in learning more about Heidi, send me a DM and I’ll put you in touch with her.

The Importance of Reconnecting With Oneself with Tamara Arnold

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Tamara Arnold) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:37:36 +0000

A mompreneur, mental health advocate, energy reader, and spiritual badass, Tamara helps spiritual entrepreneurs break through the energy blocks in their chakras so they can make a bigger impact in the world with their epic missions. She has provided personal training and coaching for hundreds of people to help them “break free from self-sabotaging behaviours.”

Tamara created the Rebel Unicorn movement and invites those who consider themselves as “misfits” to realize their dreams and ambitions. She nurtures her community of “rebel unicorns” through online courses such as the Energy Mastery Apprenticeship and Chakra Reading.

Carrying on with her mission to share her knowledge with people, Tamara wrote the books -” The Blind Leap”,” The Magical Business Method”, and “My Kid is Driving Me Crazy”. Tamara believes that everything we do reaches somebody, and it is a better scale to measure our actions against that rather than gauging them on some external validations.

Tamara describes our current situation as an invitation to reconnect with humanity, and it can start within ourselves by asking who we are and what we truly want. She shares with us some tips on how to celebrate ourselves even during difficult times. If you are interested in mastering your chakras and discovering your real gifts, this episode is for you!

Find out more about Tamara on her website: www.tamaraarnold.ca

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tamaraarnoldcoaching

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tamaraarnoldcoaching

Finding the Balance Between Vulnerability and Strength with Carol Schulte

celine@revisionary.ca (Carol Schulte, Celine Williams) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:47:09 +0000

Carol is a published author and founder of The BRĀV Institute, educating, empowering, and entertaining audiences internationally for almost a decade. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance, an MA in Communication, two postgraduate certificates in coaching and mentoring, and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, international associations, and thousands of individuals “to get their brave on.”

Whether it be asking for a raise or promotion, nailing a presentation, or climbing Africa’s highest peak, her clients attribute her insights and inspiration to achieving what they never thought possible. Having lived and worked in 16 countries, including Ashrams in India and vans in New Zealand, rocked dreadlocks in Thailand, and shaved her head for breast cancer, she certainly walks her talk and brings a global perspective to all that she does. When she’s not traveling or speaking on stage, you can find her volunteering as a bereavement facilitator, training for her next triathlon, or practicing her serious carpool karaoke game.

Carol talks about the importance of our willingness to go with the flow and to try new things before knowing they would work. She emphasizes how “experiential leadership” makes much sense in our current situation because it is new to everybody, but we have to take action and figure out as we go. She shares creative ways that work for her company, such as having “brave happy hours” where people connect on a more personal level and share resources.

If you’re interested to know how to build and maintain your people’s trust and loyalty during these times of crisis and be the leader that they want to go through this journey with, then this episode is for you!

Find out more about Carol on her website: www.thebraveinstitute.com

Connect with her on Facebook: http://facebook.com/carolschultespage/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolschulte/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolschulte_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolschulte_

A Holistic Approach to Managing Stress with Jon Humberstone

celine@revisionary.ca (Jon Humberstone, Celine Williams) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:02:45 +0000

Driven by a fascination with human psychology and motivation, Jon has helped dozens of entrepreneurs create, package, and successfully sell personal development, professional development, and health coaching products and courses online.

Excited by challenges, and driven by the constant desire to help improve the quality of people’s lives, Jon has recently transitioned from leadership positions within marketing and sales to a full-time C-level role. Jon approaches his new role as an executive by exploring as well as questioning conventional leadership paradigms and learning to better understand the role of instinct in leadership. He applies what he’s learned over the last two decades about personality and motivation to create an environment in which people on his team can grow and excel.

He talks about the importance of self-care which means getting enough sleep, eating nutritious food, maintaining quality social connection, and spending time in nature. Jon shares his experience in leading a 100% virtual company and ensuring the “psychological safety” of his team in times of crisis.

Find out more about Jon’s work on his company website: www.Chriskresser.com

Connect with him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kresserinstitute/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humberstone/

Choosing Your Response to Crisis with Irina Benedict

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 15:12:25 +0000

Irina helps CEOs heal strained business relationships, so they can continue to grow. She guides entrepreneurs to success by providing coaching, curriculum, events, and community. Irina started her professional career in nuclear engineering and later was managing large engineering teams and complex projects.

Since 2010, Irina has been committed to devoting the rest of her professional life to helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs find inner peace and strength to expand their businesses and make a difference. When working with clients, Irina uses her sharp intellect, problem-solving ability, and strategic thinking, in conjunction with a strong intuition to deliver practical solutions and strategic plans that produce results.

In this episode, we talk about the potential to become a powerful leader by making choices based on positivity. Irina emphasizes that being afraid or having negative emotions is absolutely normal, but that we need to learn to acknowledge these emotions, be aware of them, and not make any choices based on these fearful feelings in critical situations.

She references the book of Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” citing that choice is the one thing that humans always have even in difficult times. During the episode, she invites leaders to accept the situation and their subsequent emotions, and then make the choice to stand up.

Find out more about Irina on her website: https://entrepreneurenlightenmentacademy.com/

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrinaEntrepreneurEnlightenment/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-benedict/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irinabenedict/

Why Calmness Matters in Leadership with Brian Bogaert

celine@revisionary.ca (Céline Williams) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:32:13 +0000

Brian Bogaert is on a mission to create more freedom for himself and others. He believes that being a calm, compassionate, and confident leader, especially in times of crisis, is the best tool for creating that freedom.

With years of experience in business and finance, he considers himself to be a coach rather than a financial advisor. His services include “educating and empowering” people to make informed decisions, rather than telling them what to do.

In this episode, we discuss how to focus on opportunities as leaders in times of crisis, especially when most people are looking for somebody who can provide them with certainty. He advises recognizing a crisis as our chance to step up as leaders by figuring out balancing our needs with the needs of others.

Brian emphasizes the importance of being a leader who promotes calmness, positivity, and hope. He also urges everyone to acknowledge and notice leaders who don’t have a title yet and are still going above and beyond. This concept of leadership is explained in the book called “The Leader Who Had No Title” by Robin Sharma and Brian recommends it as a good source of inspiration.

If you want to learn more about how to be a leader in your own way, create value for people and be of service to them, then this episode is for you!

Find out more about Brian on his website: www.NLSCoaching.com

Connect with him through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.bogaert

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogaert/

Love as a Core Tenet of Leadership with Finka Jerkovic

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Finka Jerkovic) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:49:41 +0000

Finka Jerkovic is an international speaker, workshop leader, and coach. She brings over two decades of experience in corporate Canada in the financial services industry, with expertise in sales, leadership, communication, and coaching.

As President of FINKA Communications Inc., she consults with clients in areas of personal branding, leadership development, sales and marketing, client experience, and employee engagement. Finka is the Program Director and Lead Coach for How to Fascinate®. She has personally trained and coached nearly 10,000 thousand people using the Fascination system and tools.

Finka helps her clients discover their “brilliant difference” so that they get 100% clear on their unique talents, skills, and expertise enabling them to use their personal strengths to grow their business.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of leaders getting comfortable with themselves, bringing awareness to their emotions, and being able to create emotional connections. Finka explains that a declaration of fear and uncertainty is also a demonstration of leadership and strength. She talks about the importance of finding the right ways for a team to work together towards one main goal - to serve clients.

Finka emphasizes that the love and support nurtured within our communities will be our guarantee and safety net during uncertain times. She talks about how this global phenomenon of being alone that people are all experiencing at once can be an opportunity to create more togetherness, kindness, and empathy.

Find out more about Finka on her website: www.finka.ca

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbrilliantdifference/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finka-jerkovic-66763160/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finkajerkovic/

The Power of Shared Purpose with Alan Samuel Cohen

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Alan Samuel Cohen) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:50:19 +0000

Alan Samuel Cohen is an expert in human connection and in helping leaders be the best they can be. He is certified in Emotional Intelligence, Myers Briggs, and the Energy Leadership Systems. He has coached executives and teams within organizations, including American Express, Tiffany’s, MetLife, and Bloomberg, as well as countless nonprofits and small businesses.

He is the author of the book, “The Connection Challenge, How Executives Create Power and Possibility in the Age of Distraction,” and "Those Difficult Talks for PR Pros."

In this episode, he explains how to run a business and live into one’s purpose at the same time while also contributing to the greater good of humanity. He shares his thoughts on the importance of empathy in leadership and explains how it helps to create loyalty and unity, and encourages team members to strive for a common goal.

Alan emphasizes the need for companies to allow more time in building trust with their clients and teammates, listening to their fears and concerns, and giving them a sense of security and stability.

If you’re interested in knowing more about adaptive leadership and how shared purpose can be a powerful means to navigate your team through chaotic times, this episode is for you!

You can learn more about Alan on his website: https://www.alansamuelcohen.com/

Connect with Alan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alansamuelcohen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansamuelcohen/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansamuelcohen/

The Art of Being Real with Yourself with Dr. J.J. Kelly

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, J.J. Kelly) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 16:45:56 +0000

Dr. J.J. Kelly is a licensed clinical psychologist and emotional intelligence coach who specializes in Teens & Young Adults, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Joy. In this inspiring and in-depth conversation, we explore the realities of emotional health in today’s world. We discuss how to manage and regulate your emotions, how to understand and acknowledge what you feel, how to enhance relationships with others and yourself, and what real and authentic self-care practices look like. Dr. J.J. Kelly also talks about mental health awareness, mindfulness, secrets of self-love, self-appreciation, self-validation, and emotional intelligence.

Dr. Kelly was born in the Midwest but has practiced in Berkeley, CA for the last 16 years. She started her company, UnorthoDocs, Inc. as a punk alternative to traditional psychotherapy and mental health practices that favor group process, mentorship, peer-coaching, community outreach, laughter & love. Dr. Kelly is the author of number 1 Amazon bestseller "Holy Sh*t, My Kid Is Cutting!: The Complete Plan To Stop Self-Harm", and is working on her follow-up book "The Gifted 'Misfit': The Young Folx Guide To Unlocking Your Superpowers". J.J. is a proud resident of Oakland, California.

Find more about Dr. Kelly’s work here: https://www.drjjkelly.com/

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.kelly174/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjjkelly/

Find her on Twitter: @DRJJKellyPsyD1

Embracing New Opportunities in Times of Crisis with Giovanni Marsico

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Giovanni Marisco) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 16:17:02 +0000

Our guest today, Giovanni Marsico, talks about the value of clarity and precision when leading, and the importance of embracing and exploring innovation in your business or community. Giovanni discusses the importance of recognizing new opportunities that emerge during every crisis and how to be the change-maker that your community (and the world) needs you to be.

Giovanni Marsico is the founder of Archangel - an organization that helps changemakers scale through immersive experiences, tactical coaching, and curated community. In 2012 Giovanni had a dream to change the world by seeking out other mission-driven, superhero entrepreneurs who wanted to do the same. The grand vision was to start a network, community, and tribe of people like him – those who wanted to create massive impact – and provide them with the resources, funding, and connections they needed to achieve their missions. With a background in marketing and event production, and superpowers in connecting, curating, and talent scouting, he began sharing his vision with others.

Find out more about Giovanni and his work here: www.archangelacademy.com

Connect with him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/archangelcommunity/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giovannimarsico126/

How to Stay in Control of Your Business with Emily Allen

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Emily Allen) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:03:57 +0000

Emily Allen is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs create a business that sets them free so they can get back to running a business that is flexible, scalable, and fun. Emily partners with big-hearted business owners, creative CEOs, and growing entrepreneurs to help them take back control of their most important asset, their time. So they can show up as a leader and do the work that matters.

Emily often emphasizes that the more you’re organized, the more freedom you can have- and that will inevitably translate to more success. Emily’s professional background is in project management in the corporate world, where she worked for over 15 years.

In this episode, she shares her thoughts on how to regain control of your business during times of uncertainty. Emily talks about the importance of stepping back and evaluating your personal and professional situation, about time management, and building systems into your business.

Emily discusses how to organize and optimize your time to continue performing in your leadership role. She shares some techniques on managing schedules and planning, with an emphasis on the necessity for multiple back-up plans. She talks about time management and building a system or structure flow, as well as taking notes.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to feel in control of your business, how to stop feeling overwhelmed, and how to take back control of your time, this episode is for you!

You can learn more about Emily on her website: http://emilyallen.co

Connect with Emily on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilyallenfan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emily-ann/

Instagram:

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Finding simplicity and inner peace with Gillian Edwards

celine@revisionary.ca (Gillian Edwards, Celine Williams) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:44:24 +0000

Reverend Gillian Edwards serves as a governor on the board of the national body of the church she serves, where she has a seat on the education committee. She is also a past president and current director on another local non-for-profit board where she holds the position of chairperson. She explains: “The best part of this work is witnessing people heal, grow and accept their personal calling whatever it may be and not only be of service to others but enjoy and succeed in the process and isn’t that what life is ultimately about.”

In her professional life, she has owned her own business and worked in the media and communications fields for over 25 years. Gillian has a strong background in education, and has thought in college system for over 26 years. She presently holds a management position in the same institution.

In this episode, Gillian talks about the valuable opportunity we have to connect with ourselves and others during times of crisis. She talks about the importance of finding peace within and finding a way to simplify our lives as leaders.

Gillian discusses how to simplify your life, how easy it can be to meditate, how to find inner peace no matter what’s happening around you, and how to connect deeply with yourself, as well as other people. Don’t miss this powerful discussion full of practical tips and advice for anyone interested in finding peace within, whether they are new to the idea or have been practicing for years.

Gillian recommends the book “STRENGTH IN STILLNESS: The power of transcendental meditation” by Bob Roth during the episode. You can find the book here: https://stillnessbook.com

If you are interested to speak with Gillian directly, please contact us through our website and we will connect you directly with her.

Why Your Online Presence Matters More Than Ever with Denise Alison

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Denise Alison) — Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:24 +0000

Denise Alison is a social media content strategist and speaker who has been featured at events such as Live Stream Summit, Social Media Day Halifax, AWE-SUM, the Video Marketing Summit for Entrepreneurs, Social Media Online Summit, and more. She is on a mission to make social media a more human place and has seen firsthand the importance of relationship building in marketing and business. Denise advocates for using social media as a place to connect, instead of a place to broadcast promotional messages.

In our conversation, we discuss how to reinvent and restructure your online content in times of uncertainty, the importance of repositioning your messaging, and how you can continue to connect with and grow your audience in an ethical way. Denise shares her insights and observations as well as examples of how she is showing up in her business and for her people during the pandemic.

To find more about Denise and her work check her out online https://denisealison.com/

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialdenise/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialdenise/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisealison/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/socialdenise/

How to Successfully Transition to a New Normal with Michael O'Brien

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Willams, Michael O'brien) — Sat, 23 May 2020 08:24:51 +0000

Michael O’Brien, Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching, and author of “Shift. Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and Life”, joins us on this episode to share his insights and observations around how leaders can navigate change and uncertainty. We discuss topics like the importance of being intentional in times of crisis, how to adapt to working online and create new, healthy, habits that align with that, what leaders can do to develop a new perspective on productivity and team work, and why we need to shift how we prioritize when dealing with the unknown.

A cycling accident several years ago was the catalyst to the seminal shift that changed Michael's perspective, mindset, and actions. This put him on a path to create better tomorrows at work and in life and sparked his executive career progression, and passion for business leadership development. Now Michael O'Brien helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. To find more about Michael and his work, check him out online: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/

Find him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching

Instagram: www.instragram.com/michaelobrienshift

Using Mindfulness to Manage How We Respond to Uncertainty with Joree Rose

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Joree Rose) — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:43:14 +0000

Joree Rose, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach, author, speaker, and she also leads mindfulness retreats around the world. Joree has helped thousands of people to live happier and more fulfilling lives through living with greater awareness and compassion, allowing them to decrease their stress, anxiety and shed unhealthy habits, patterns and mindsets.

Joree is the host of the podcast ‘Journey Forward with Joree Rose’ and has authored two mindfulness books, "Squirmy Learns to be Mindful" and" Mindfulness, It’s Elementary", and has been featured in Oprahmag.com, NBCnews.com, Business Insider, KTLA News, and more!

In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing leaders today and Joree offers suggestions of how they can navigate the uncertainty they are facing. We discuss the importance of self-care, leading by example, how a simple language shift can change our mindset, and compassion, among other things.

If you want to learn more about Joree, you can find her here: www.joreerose.com

FB: @joreerose33

IG: @joreerose

How Company Culture Helps You Navigate Challenging Times with Chris Dyer

celine@revisionary.ca (Celine Williams, Chris Dyer) — Sat, 9 May 2020 08:31:23 +0000

How can CEO's navigate times of crisis more effectively? What are the main pillars of successful company culture you need to adopt in order to survive and thrive? All these and more questions answered in the conversation with Chris Dyer, the author of the best-selling book, The Power of Company Culture.

Chris Dyer is passionate about helping leaders reach their full potential. As an expert at driving workplace performance through company culture, Chris has been featured by leading media outlets such as the BBC, NBC, and Forbes. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences all over the globe and was recently named to Inc.’s list of "10 Leadership Speakers That Can Help Transform Your Company Culture".

To find out more about Chris and the work that he's doing, check him out online: https://chrispdyer.com.