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- Nicole Pollock and Jorie Brown : Meaningful Connections, New Event Landscape and BrandsNicole Pollock and Jorie Brown are the co-founders of Cotton Candy Event Staffing , a promotional staffing, event management and creative concept company that has worked with top brands like Nike, Canada Goose, MLSE and Google. Nicole and Jorie both began their journeys as young competitive dancers, followed by many years as ambassadors and performers for the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak and the Toronto Argonauts. The amalgamation of their creative performance backgrounds and life-long interests led them both into entrepreneurial success and personal fulfillment.In this episode, host Jamie Allison talks to Nicole and Jorie about their start-up journey, the challenges they faced with 2020 event cancellations and how they have built their own brand while representing some of the biggest names out there.Tell Nicole, Jorie and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of the park! www.bigideabigmoves.comHelp us design the show - complete our short Most Valuable Listener surveyInstagram : @bigidea_bigmoves Facebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Not getting call-backs. Don't wait. Get out there now.Connect with Nicole and Jorie at Cotton Candy Event Staffing31 min
- Tim Shauf - Authentic Leadership, Learning "on the Fly" and Community ConnectionTim Shauf is the President and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. Tim started his career with Algoma Mutual Insurance Company in 1992. In 1999 Tim took a position with the former Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company and was thrust into senior leadership early in his career . His 23 year involvement in the mutual insurance industry has also included sitting on a variety of Committees and Boards.Currently, Tim is the Past Deputy-President of the Governing Council of the Insurance Institute of Ontario, Past Vice-Chair of his local Hospital Foundation and sat on the NAMIC Board of Directors and served on their Membership Committee. Tim is very connected with his community and in addition to other charitable activities, he takes a special interest in reading and learning about leadership and organizational motivation.In this episode, Host Jamie Allison talks with Tim about the power of saying "I don't know", how saying "yes" to opportunities has helped him grow personally and professionally, and the importance of building a strong community connection.Tell Tim and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there!Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of the park! www.bigideabigmoves.comHelp us design the show - complete our short Most Valuable Listener surveyInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Not getting call-backs. Don't wait. Get out there now.31 min
- Ryan Silver: NHL and NBA Bubbles, Keeping Pro Sports Virus Free, Equipment Managers and Occupational Safety
As sports leagues open up, sanitation and safety will be key factors in keeping athletes, coaches and staff safe.
Ryan Silver is the Director of Global Operations for Sani Sport. That is an organization that is heavily involved in the the Health and Safety protocols for return to play in the NHL, NFL and MLB.
Sani Sport uses ozone technology to clean equipment and shared-space areas like locker rooms and therapy spaces. They service sports teams, military and law enforcement. Recently, their equipment and expertise have found new uses during the pandemic for things like hospital PPE cleaning and general business applications.
Ryan work on on partnership deal, internal operations and marketing for Sani-Sport. In this episode, he talks with host Jamie Allison about his mission to help keep people safe, the key role equipment managers will have in sports "bubble" safety and the importance behaviour and non-technical controls will have in keeping things moving forward.
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24 min - Pooja Handa: Tenacity, Connecting and Media SuccessPooja Handa is an award-winning broadcaster who most people would recognize as the co-host of Toronto's #1 morning show, CP24 Breakfast. Pooja has been a news anchor, reporter, traffic reporter and entertainment host. She has covered everything from politics to entertainment and hosted many large events ranging from the Toronto International Film Festival and Toronto Pride Parade to the Toronto Raptors NBA Championship Parade and the 40th Annual JUNO Awards. She is also a repeat guest on shows like The Social. Before joining CP24, she worked as a traffic reporter and entertainment host for Global Morning News in Toronto.On this episode, Host Jamie Allison chats with Pooja how she consistently achieves her goals. She talks about how hearing “no” has helped her go after her dreams even harder and how living with the mantra “When doors don’t open for you, kick them down” has helped her become a fan favourite and inspiration.Tell Pooja and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there!Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of the park! www.bigideabigmoves.comHelp us design the show - complete our short Most Valuable Listener surveyInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Not getting call-backs. Don't wait. Get out there now.Connect with Pooja and find out more about her speaking topics and workshops at www.poojahanda.com31 min
- Bianca Cefalo - Rocket Science, STEM and Demolishing Stereotypes“It’s not rocket science”. 🚀In the case of Bianca Cefalo it actually is!Aside from working on cool projects like the NASA/JPL InSight Mars Mission and working on Next Generation Telecommunication Spacecraft for Airbus Defence and Space, Bianca is on a personal and professional mission to smash barriers and long-held stereotypes around rocket science and STEM. Bianca Cefalo is a Space Systems Thermal Product Manager who enables Airbus Defence and Space UK to create and implement disruptive thermal management solutions for Next Generation Telecommunication Spacecraft.Bianca has contributed to the delivery of multiple Science and Commercial Telecoms Missions sponsored by NASA, ESA, DLR, UKSA and EU – including the landing of the NASA/JPL InSight Mars Mission.Bianca is a passionate STEM Ambassador, a Speaker and a Committee Member of the ‘Women's Engineering Society’ and 'Women in Aerospace' . In this episode, podcast host Jamie Allison, talks to Bianca about her own inspiring career path, changing the stereotypes around STEM roles, creating opportunities and highlighting role models for girls in theses exciting industries. Tell Bianca and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there!Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of the park!www.bigideabigmoves.comInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Not getting call-backs. Don't wait. Get out there now.37 min
- Lauren Johnson - Elite Mental Conditioning, Transitions and Finding your PassionFor the past four years, Lauren Johnson has been a Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees. She has consistently focused on pushing the limits of high performance. Lauren herself is an experienced University soccer player and she has used that athletic experience, her schooling and a passion to improve performance through mental toughness to build her own rewarding career path. She works with elite athletes, military personnel, business leaders and, of course, the New York Yankee baseball players, staff and prospects.From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps top performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at usIn this episode, Big Idea Big Moves Host Jamie Allison talks with Lauren about her own transition from collegiate athlete to mental conditioning expert, working through career transitions with her athletes, the high performance habits of elite performers and how anyone can build and enhance their own mental focus and toughness.Tell Lauren and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there!Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of the park! Click Herewww.bigideabigmoves.comInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Not getting call-backs. Don't wait. Get out there now.Visit JazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATS39 min
- Monica Kretshmer - Gender Equality, Tackling Adversity and AlliesMonika Kretshmer is the CEO and Founder of The Universal Womens Network™ , a global platform committed to gender equality by raising the bar to advance women in their networks, communities, and workplaces. The organization connects, celebrates and recognizes women along with men who SupportHER™ to empower women to succeed personally and professionally.In six short years, Monica has built a recognizable brand and spearheaded partnerships with government agencies, non-profits, venture capitalists, and women’s organizations. In 2015, Monica created the Women of Inspiration™ Awards . Monica’s own personal story of resilience was the fuel to create the awards to honour a woman who helped her through that difficult time. Women of Inspiration™ has celebrated over 700+ women since 2015. She has produced over 80+ events, interviewed hundreds of women and expanded her brand nationally and globally as a result.In this episode, Jamie Allison talks with Monika about her entrepreneurial journey, how the movement for gender equality might be impacted by COVID-19 and how men can help support the cause.Tell Monika and Jamie what you think about this episode.www.bigideabigmoves.comInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work?Visit JazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATS33 min
- Chris Gronkowski - Football to Business, Shark Tank Success and FamilyChris Gronkowski is an entrepreneur and inventor of the Ice Shaker - an insulated protein shaker bottle that alleviated many of the problems Chris noticed as an elite athlete.Before this venture, Chris built a career for himself as a professional football player. He played for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He comes from a high performing family dating back to his Olympian grandfather and now his own brothers, all high level professional athletes. Vanity Fair called the Gronkowski family the "First Family of Jocks"Chris was on ABC's Shark Tank and secured a $150,000 investment from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez.In this episode Host Jamie Allison talked with Chris about his transition from elite athlete to budding entrepreneur, his in-depth preparation for his Shark Tank appearance and how his family contributed to his competiive nature and continues to support him through his business journeyPlease consider leaving a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Tell Chris and Jamie what you think about this episode.www.bigideabigmoves.comInstagram : @bigidea_bigmovesFacebook @bigideabigmovesNeed Help Getting Back to Work? VisitJazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATSConnect with Chriswww.iceshaker.comInstagram: @ChrisGronkowski36 min
- Saijal Patel - Financial Wellness, Re-evaluating and Behaviour ChangeSaijal Patel is the Founder and CEO of Saij Elle, a financial consulting and education platform with a mission to help client create financial independence and security. She also works with companies to build effective financial wellness and inclusion programs for their employees.Saijal is a CFA with over 20 years experience in the financial industry in both North America and Asia. She is a former business anchor and correspondent for Business News Network and CNBC Asia. She has been named one of the most influential South Asian Women Executives in the Media and Entertainment industry.She also led Manulife's public relations activities and brand build across Asia.In this episode she speaks with host Jamie Allison about taking stock of your financial wellness, behaviours that impact our finances and how organizations can address financial stress in the workplace.Please consider leaving a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Tell Saijal and Jamie what you think about this episode. www.bigideabigmoves.comNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Visit: https://mailchi.mp/f53826f39bca/careercoachingJazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATS https://www.jazzhr.com/?utm_source=partner-epitomehr.LinkedIn @Saij Elle/Saij Wealth Consulting,Instagram Facebook @saijelleSaij Elle's Corporate Wellness Program: https://saijelle.com/workplace-financial-wellness/Women can sign up and get 40% off as an introductory offer for her online finance for women program. https://saijelle.com/master-your-money/35 min
- Charlie Engle: Running the Sahara, Prison, Resiliency and Defining MomentsCharlie Engle is one of the most accomplished ultramarathon runners in the world, winning or placing in many of the most punishing endurance races across the globe. Charlie competed . In 2007 Engle's historic and record setting effort to be the first person to run across the Sahara Desert was documented in the film Running the Sahara which was narrated by Matt Damon and directed by James Moll (both Academy Award Winners). He was joined by two other runners: Ray Zahab of Canada and Kevin Lin of Taiwan. This transcontinental run through deep sand and politically unstable countries remains one of the top accomplishments in the sport. The runners completed over 4,500 miles, averaging over two marathons per day, for 111 consecutive days. Out of this project he helped launch the non-profit Water.org which helps people around the world access safe water.Jamie and Charlie talk about his battle with addiction to drugs and alcohol early in his career and the key moments that led him to sobriety. His extreme highs and lows continued after the fame and worldwide speaking engagements at places like the United Nations from Running the Sahara when he was sent to federal prison for mortgage fraud.Charlie's engaging personality and openness make this episode a must listen!Please consider leaving a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Tell Charlie and Jamie what you think about this episode. www.bigideabigmoves.comNeed Help Getting Back to Work? Visit: https://mailchi.mp/f53826f39bca/careercoachingJazzHR - awarded the most UserFriendly ATS https://www.jazzhr.com/?utm_source=partner-epitomehr.http://charlieengle.com/https://www.amazon.com/Running-Man-Ultra-Endurance-Charlie-Engle/dp/1476785791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1480513198&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Running-Sahara-Charlie-Engle/dp/B01AVDSZ2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510684367&sr=8-1&keywords=running+the+sahara40 min
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The Destination for High Performers. Work Better - Live Better. We talk with, and learn from, the most intriguing and innovative leaders out there. We look for the people who are making "big moves".…
Every episode we will learn from the best and leave you with actionable advice, learning and inspiration. Jamie Allison interviews some of the most interesting people in sports, business, entertainment and health to help inspire YOU to build whole life success and live your best life.