The workplace today is richly diverse and brimming with people of all personality types.  Some we get along well with and others we just can’t seem to gel with.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt who will share some of her ideas about creating a more collaborative environment with those we have to spend our time with each day.

As a College Administrator, Social Justice Training Institute Alumna, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a Certified Speaking Professional, Jessica has taken the typical diversity talks to the next level of social justice conversations examining privilege, oppression, entitlement, and our collective responsibility to make change while connecting difficult topics with employee retention, crisis management, and increasing innovation and profits.

Authentic Touch Points

• Being real instead of being perfect.3:05
• Working with teams to create collaboration.7:30
• Dealing with difficult people.10:20
• The conception of Good Enough Now. 15:30
• Jessica’s comedic background.26:30
• Confronting the elephant(s) in the room.28:35
• Jessica’s bonus offerings.32:35

Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion and energy through direct, individualized, and interactive conversations.  Her workshops, seminars, and keynotes don’t just leave participants invigorated but inspired and motivated to follow through with action to create change. 

Having traveled and lived in a variety of communities and environments, while also engaging with education as student, teacher, administrator, and active community member, Jessica uses her take on life to lead participants through a safe but confrontational process of examination, self-reflection, and open dialog that is as challenging as it is rewarding.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links: 
Jessica’s website:  https://goodenoughnow.com
Jessica’s email:  [email protected]
Jessica’s offerings:  https://goodenoughnow.com/freebies

The workplace today is richly diverse and brimming with people of all personality types. Some we get along well with and others we just can’t seem to gel with. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt who will share some of her ideas about creating a more collaborative environment with those we have to spend our time with each day.

As a College Administrator, Social Justice Training Institute Alumna, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a Certified Speaking Professional, Jessica has taken the typical diversity talks to the next level of social justice conversations examining privilege, oppression, entitlement, and our collective responsibility to make change while connecting difficult topics with employee retention, crisis management, and increasing innovation and profits.

Being real instead of being perfect.3:05

Having traveled and lived in a variety of communities and environments, while also engaging with education as student, teacher, administrator, and active community member, Jessica uses her take on life to lead participants through a safe but confrontational process of examination, self-reflection, and open dialog that is as challenging as it is rewarding.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Roxanne

Jessica’s website: https://goodenoughnow.com

Do young people today have a more difficult time taking on leadership roles in the workplace or is it that we don’t allow them the time, space and respect to do the job at hand? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Shane Malcolm who will discuss his path to leadership and the trials that young people face today.

Shane Malcolm has been the Executive Director of Leadership Niagara since 2016. As Executive Director Shane has led the organization through brand redevelopment, governance reform and spearheaded the incorporation of the organization as a not-for-profit after 10 years of existence. He is recognized as a community leader who is passionate about transportation, the youth voice and inclusion & diversity among peoples and communities.

Shane’s journey to leadership.3:00

Shane is very proud to have created roots in Niagara and is inspired by the great people strength and potential within the Region and is a proud recipient of Niagara College’s Distinguished Alumni Award, received a 2018 Ontario Premier’s Award nominee, 2017 recipient of the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award and 2018 Pride Niagara ED Eldred Award winner.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience. Thanks!

Roxanne

Shane’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemalcolm/
Leadership Niagara: http://leadershipniagara.ca

Do young people today have a more difficult time taking on leadership roles in the workplace or is it that we don’t allow them the time, space and respect to do the job at hand?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Shane Malcolm who will discuss his path to leadership and the trials that young people face today.

Shane Malcolm has been the Executive Director of Leadership Niagara since 2016.  As Executive Director Shane has led the organization through brand redevelopment, governance reform and spearheaded the incorporation of the organization as a not-for-profit after 10 years of existence. He is recognized as a community leader who is passionate about transportation, the youth voice and inclusion & diversity among peoples and communities.

Authentic Touch Points

• Shane’s journey to leadership.3:00
• The struggle to get the job without the credentials.8:41
• Navigating the path to employment today.13:35
• Getting your foot in the doorway.20:00
• Are young people equipped to take on a leadership role?29:10
• Making the shift to today’s job market.37:30
• Allowing the younger generation to redevelop the workplace.44:00

Shane believes strongly in community and civic activation and that passion has driven his involvement in both local and provincial advocacy efforts. Shane has a passion for governance and currently sits on the board for the St. Catharines Club, Boys & Girls Club of Niagara and is a past Board member of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and past chair of the NEXTNiagara Council.

Shane is very proud to have created roots in Niagara and is inspired by the great people strength and potential within the Region and is a proud recipient of Niagara College’s Distinguished Alumni Award, received a 2018 Ontario Premier’s Award nominee, 2017 recipient of the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award and 2018 Pride Niagara ED Eldred Award winner. 

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links: 
Shane’s Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemalcolm/
Shane’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/shane__antonio
Leadership Niagara:  http://leadershipniagara.ca

We are all born into different circumstances. Some are born privileged and some deal with more challenges as we grow...but one thing we all have in common is that we have to learn to deal with whatever life throws at us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Kendal Netmaker.

Kendal is one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and speakers, from Sweetgrass First Nation, SK. He was raised by a single mother who cared for Kendal and his three younger sisters while growing up in poverty and few chances for opportunity.

In grade 5, Kendal’s life changed forever when his best friend from South Africa helped him to play soccer by paying for his soccer fees and driving him to games/practices. This act of kindness opened up a whole other world for him that he would have never otherwise experienced. The incredible generosity of his childhood friend’s family inspired Kendal to give back when he launched his company, Neechie Gear® – a lifestyle apparel brand that empowers youth through sports. A percentage of all Neechie Gear® profits go toward funding underprivileged youth to take part in sports.

Kendal’s journey. 3:50

To date, Kendal has founded and invested in 5 businesses, the author of Driven to Succeed and won over 25 business awards, including runner-up at the YBI Global Entrepreneur of the Year & one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®. Kendal speaks professionally to thousands of people each year on resilience, leadership and the power of telling your story.

He lives with his wife and two children in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he continues to run his company and provide executive leadership coaching to organizations across the country.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Roxanne

Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/

Technology has increased exponentially in the past decade...we are constantly bombarded with information and non-stop communication with our phones, computers, TV, etc... but are we as humans equipped to deal with it?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Dr. Rick Csiernik who will talk to us about the role that technology plays in addiction and mental health today.

Rick Csiernik BSc, MSW, PhD, RSW, CCAC, Professor, School of Social Work, King's University College has written and edited fifteen books, including Just Say Know: A Counsellor’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs, Homeless, Housing and Mental Health, Practising Social Work Research: Case Studies for Learning, The Drug Paradox, and Responding to the Oppression of Addiction.  

Authentic Touch Points

• Why are addiction and mental health issues on the rise? 3:00
• Are our patience levels dropping? 5:50
• Is technology taking away our ability to communicate affectively? 7:55
• Are anxiety and depression more prevalent in the workplace? 12:20
• ..is it biological, situational or environmental? 19:20
• How “social norms” factor into addiction. 24:00
• The role that human connection plays. 25:10
• The ROI is in prevention. 27:30 

Rick has authored over 200 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has presented at over 200 conferences, workshops, and seminars. He has been part of research teams that have received over 3.8 million dollars in funding and has been recipient of both the King's University College and McMaster University Continuing Education Teacher of the Year awards as well as the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links:

Rick’s email:  [email protected]

Rick’s Info Online:  https://socialwork.kings.uwo.ca/people/faculty-and-administration/member-profile/?doaction=getProfile&id=rcsierni

Technology has increased exponentially in the past decade...we are constantly bombarded with information and non-stop communication with our phones, computers, TV, etc... but are we as humans equipped to deal with it? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Dr. Rick Csiernik who will talk to us about the role that technology plays in addiction and mental health today.

Rick Csiernik BSc, MSW, PhD, RSW, CCAC, Professor, School of Social Work, King's University College has written and edited fifteen books, including Just Say Know: A Counsellor’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs, Homeless, Housing and Mental Health, Practising Social Work Research: Case Studies for Learning, The Drug Paradox, and Responding to the Oppression of Addiction.

Why are addiction and mental health issues on the rise? 3:00

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks!

Roxanne

Rick’s email: [email protected]

Emotional Intelligence...what is it and how does it impact our everyday life?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Lesley Calvin who will explain EI and help with some strategies to create a more positive outlook.
 
Lesley is a Leadership Development Consultant, Coach and Trainer, and is highly revered as an Emotional Intelligence Specialist with a warm, dynamic, and impactful approach to her coaching, facilitation and speaking engagements.
 
Lesley is one of few Leadership Development Master Practitioners with the expertise and certification to administer and facilitate both the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment and the Emotional Intelligence Assessment (EQi-2.0) both recognized by Forbes in their top 10 as must take assessments for Professionals/Leaders. With her unique and specialized approach, Lesley works with individuals and teams to identify strengths, triggers, and development areas, in to deliver elevated results, fuel positivity and foster engagement.
 
Authentic Touch Points
Lesley’s path to leadership.  2:25
What is Emotional Intelligence and how does it impact our energy?  5:40
The perception of connecting with leaders.  11:00
Explaining the 7 levels of energy.  17:50
Identifying the energy in your team.  24:30
Tips for leaders to enhance their EI.  31:10
Strategies for leaders dealing with employee mental health issues.  36:20
 
Lesley’s coaching and training approach is rooted in positive psychology and aims to support the healthy development of balance between self and others, personal and professional and work and life.
 
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!
 
Roxanne
 
Links:
Lesley’s website:  https://lesleycalvin.ca 
Lesley’s contact info:  https://lesleycalvin.ca/social-and-blog 
Lesley’s email:  [email protected]