Michel is an award-winning expert for his vision and efforts to help organizations manage gender diversity in the workplace and support transgender individuals ready to make the transition at work in a sensitive and respectful manner. Michel has worked with organizations and their staff all over the globe and can deliver all support in English and French. He obtained his Masters of Social Work from McGill University in Montreal and has worked in a clinical setting for over 30 years. He has worked as an HIV/AIDS Social Worker (his Masters’ having focused on helping gay men living with HIV/AIDS), Counsellor, Trauma Counsellor, Trainer, Manager, and Senior Clinical Director within the Employee Assistance Program industry. His Critical Incident response experience includes two weeks in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and coordinating clinical services and deployment of over sixty counsellors in NY after 911. For over 10 years Michel designed and hosted a monthly real-time Learning Line training series for clinicians and service providers. He is the recipient of the 2018 Leadership Award of Excellence from the Employee Assistance Society of North America (EASNA) for his work in the area of LGBTQI2S+.links

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Quote: “We have to take those hard moments and see what lessons can be learned and what can be applied from them, because that’s where the growth happens.” Jevon Wooden

As we go through life, many of us are searching for our purpose or our reason to keep improving. Leaders are no different. They must also realize what it takes to become an effective and empathetic leader. This can only be done when they recognize their own “why”. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome Jevon Wooden to share his story of struggle and how he found the reason to turn his life around.

Jevon is a dynamic coach and growth strategist, speaker, author, and Army Veteran who is passionate about leadership, growth strategy, and helping motivated leaders and businesses achieve their goals. He earned his master's degree in cybersecurity from Fordham University and his MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, drawing on his 12 years of experience in the military to hone his expertise in all aspects of leadership and peak performance under the highest possible stakes.

Jevon’s journey to military life. 1:45

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Jevon’s website: https://brightmindconsultinggroup.com/

Quote: “I am an empathetic leader, and I do lead with my heart, but a lot of things are very factual and statistic-based, so I have to balance both of those things.” Lori Lococo

Lori's episode was so popular that we decided to use it as a classic rewind. This information is so important, and teams need empathetic and caring leaders now more than ever!

What is your leadership style? Are you a very fact and process-based leader or are you more driven by your heart and feel a connection to those you lead? Both are important traits, but in today’s work climate, you really do need to have a good relationship with your team in order to succeed. Working to create a bond not only helps to put your people on a productive path but also helps you retain your best and brightest stars. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Lori Lococo to talk about her leadership experience and how those skills and lessons have assisted her in serving others.

Lori is a current Niagara Falls City Councillor.  She is seeking re-election in the October municipal election. Lori has worked for over 25 years in Niagara’s legal community, 14 years as the Administrator of a large firm. Lori has also worked for Census Canada in 2016 and 2021 and as a Court Reporter for the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Lori’s journey to city council. 1:30
• The benefits of Toastmasters. 3:00
• Authentic mentors who helped along the way. 6:30
• Being genuine creates connection. 9:00
• Strategically dealing with issues. 12:30
• Balanced processing and perspectives. 16:30
• Choosing to serve others. 18:00

One of the most rewarding experiences was her term as International Director of Toastmasters International, a non-profit communication and leadership organization. Her leadership on the world stage as a Board Director for Toastmasters has expanded her role as an ambassador for Niagara everywhere she goes.

Problem: According to Gallup, employees who are not engaged or who are actively disengaged cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity, in their State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. That’s equal to 9% of global GDP. In 2022, 23% of the world’s employees were engaged at work. This is an increase of two percentage points from 2021 and surpasses the prior high point of 22% recorded in 2019.

Solution: Roxanne’s expertise in relationships and creating leadership connection can lower these costs with your teams. Get your copy of Roxanne’s latest book: ROR: Return On Relationships: https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/  

Stay Authentic,  

Roxanne

Links:

Lori’s website: https://www.lorilococo.com/
Lori’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-lococo-7a649928/
Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org
Lori’s email address: [email protected]
Roxanne's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/

Quote: “What I’ve learned is that it’s about team learning, not team building.” Tyler Hayden

As a leader, how connected are you to your team? Do you feel like you have a great rapport or is there room for improvement? Do you understand how each member of your team learns best and likes to be recognized? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome team-building expert Tyler Hayden to share his vast knowledge about how leaders make meaningful connections with their team, and you can too.

Tyler is a Certified Speaking Professional and a keynote speaker like you’ve never experienced before! Since 1996, Tyler continues to be a sought-after internationally respected team-building designer, best-selling author, and business speaker. He delivers a powerful punch that inspires teams, innovates management techniques, and invigorates team engagement. When it comes to empowering audiences and teams to succeed—and to be their best every day—Tyler leads the way with insight and laughter.

• Wow, Tyler started young. 2:00

Tyler is the author of over twenty-five books and the creative mind behind 100s of powerful and fun team-building products including: The Business that Cared About People, The 14-Minute Mentor, Livin' Life Large, Father's & Mother's Message in a Bottle, TEAM Activities, and more. Tyler is a thought leader who works internationally with Fortune 500, Inc 5000 and Premier Associations to level up their learning design. Tyler's innovative gamification and in-depth understanding of multiple intelligences yield programs that increase engagement and learning in amazingly simple ways.

Problem: According to Gallup, employees who are not engaged or who are actively disengaged cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity, in their State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. That's equal to 9% of global GDP. In 2022, 23% of the world's employees were engaged at work. This is an increase of two percentage points from 2021 and surpasses the prior high point of 22% recorded in 2019.

Solution: Roxanne’s expertise in relationships can lower these costs with your teams. Get your copy of Roxanne’s latest book: ROR: Return On Relationships: https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerhayden.com/

“Silent suffering is suffering without the possibility of hope.” Marla Thomas“No matter how dark things get, things can get better.” Dave Thomas

A bit about Marla and Dave. 3:30 Values and respect. 8:00 Staying grounded at home. 13:00 A continued connection. 18:30 Compassion for the diagnosis. 27:00 The stress of division. 37:00 Advice for parents. 44:00 Marla and Dave are dedicated to helping families find resources to care for their loved ones with mental health challenges and ending the stigma attached to mental health. Their foundation, Loving Beyond Reason, is committed to helping people with brain differences become productive and healthy members of their communities.

Loving Beyond Reason: https://www.lovingbeyondreason.org/

Quote: “Care for yourself first until your cup is overflowing, and then you can give to others as well.” Brandy Maslowski

Social media and instant access to information can be a good thing, but not always.

Brandy Maslowski is a quiltmaker and textile artist who travels the world as a teacher, speaker, author and certified quilt judge. She has curated a portfolio of workshops to nudge the quilter into artfulness. Brandy’s work explores meaningful themes in her life such as trauma using the texture, colour and boundless possibilities of fabric, surface design and stitch.

Brandy’s story. 3:00

Brandy leads quilt-themed cruises and land tours with the tagline More Joy, Less Overwhelm and has recently launched the Square One Textile Art Bootcamp on demand. She is the founder and host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast and can be found everywhere online as the Quilter on Fire.

Roxanne offers executive coaching; we encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Brandy’s website: https://quilteronfire.com/

Quote: “Care for yourself first until your cup is overflowing, and then you can give to others as well.” Brandy Maslowski

 Social media and instant access to information can be a good thing, but not always.

We live in an age where trauma is all around us. Some of us are more affected and closer to trauma than others. First responders are on the front line every day. They see and hear things that are unthinkable to most of us, so how are they supposed to cope with it all? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re thrilled to welcome Brandy Maslowski to share her story of going from firefighter to quilting coach and how mindfulness can help overcome PTSD.

Brandy Maslowski is a quiltmaker and textile artist who travels the world as a teacher, speaker, author and certified quilt judge. She has curated a portfolio of workshops to nudge the quilter into artfulness. Brandy’s work explores meaningful themes in her life such as trauma using the texture, colour and boundless possibilities of fabric, surface design and stitch.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Brandy’s story. 3:00
• Not treated as an equal. 7:00
• Stress and PTSD. 15:00
• The cumulative effect. 22:00
• Some things you never forget. 26:30
• Self-soothing… 29:00
• Repressed memories. 35:00
• 5 life lessons. 38:00

Brandy leads quilt-themed cruises and land tours with the tagline More Joy, Less Overwhelm and has recently launched the Square One Textile Art Bootcamp on demand. She is the founder and host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast and can be found everywhere online as the Quilter on Fire.

Roxanne offers executive coaching; we encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.  Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Links:

Brandy’s website: https://quilteronfire.com/
Your Mind Matters Podcast: https://quilteronfire.com/podcast/
EMDR: https://www.emdr.com
Brandy’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-maslowski-88017926/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/

Quote: “Do what helps you to think straight, then you can start taking action.” Steve Judge

How are you when something traumatic happens? Do you sit and wallow in self-pity? Do you spring into action right away? Or do you take some time, figure out how to proceed and move ahead carefully? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re privileged to welcome Resilience Expert Steve Judge to share the journey that took him from sitting in a wheelchair to standing on the stage as a keynote speaker and resilience coach.

At the age of 28, a devastating car accident left Steve fighting to stay alive and, following life-saving operations, was subsequently told that he may never walk again. However, following a multitude of operations and intensive care from the NHS, he was able to progress forward.

Steve’s path to resilience coach. 2:00

As a professional speaker, author and resilience coach, Steve shares his story to help people, inspire others and motivate many to go confidently on their journey in the direction of their dreams, their GOLD. To experience the happiness and fulfilment of achieving the life that they have imagined and truly deserve, and by doing this, it ensures that the pain and suffering that he endured will not have been in vain. From Steve’s performance, audiences will be inspired to focus on their vision, energized to not lean on their excuses and motivated to turn their excuses into challenges to achieve their GOLD.

As Roxanne offers executive coaching, we encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Steve’s website: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/

Quote: “Do what helps you to think straight, then you can start taking action.” Steve Judge

How are you when something traumatic happens? Do you sit and wallow in self-pity? Do you spring into action right away? Or do you take some time, figure out how to proceed and move ahead carefully? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re privileged to welcome Resilience Expert Steve Judge to share the journey that took him from sitting in a wheelchair to standing on the stage as a keynote speaker and resilience coach.

At the age of 28, a devastating car accident left Steve fighting to stay alive and, following life-saving operations, was subsequently told that he may never walk again. However, following a multitude of operations and intensive care from the NHS, he was able to progress forward.

Not leaning on his excuses, he set goals, turning his excuses into challenges; he eventually learned to stand and walk again. Steve continued his journey, which took him from wheelchair to world champion in the sport of para-triathlon.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Steve’s path to resilience coach. 2:00
• Knockbacks along the way. 8:30
• Accepting the support that’s offered. 14:00
• Realizing your strength. 18:00
• Take time, then get on with it. 23:00
• Finding the right support. 27:00
• Self-reliance is key. 30:00

As a professional speaker, author and resilience coach, Steve shares his story to help people, inspire others and motivate many to go confidently on their journey in the direction of their dreams, their GOLD.  To experience the happiness and fulfilment of achieving the life that they have imagined and truly deserve, and by doing this, it ensures that the pain and suffering that he endured will not have been in vain. From Steve’s performance, audiences will be inspired to focus on their vision, energized to not lean on their excuses and motivated to turn their excuses into challenges to achieve their GOLD. 

As Roxanne offers executive coaching, we encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.  Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Links:

Steve’s website: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/
Steve’s books:
Don’t Lean On Your Excuses: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/dont-lean-on-your-excuses-2/
Gold: https://www.steve-judge.co.uk/gold/
Steve’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-judge-908293b1/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s new book: https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/