Canadian Podcast with ZAK

Embracing change is the thread running through Doug Bouey's life. The Edmonton lawyer became an executive coach, bringing The Executive Committee (TEC), now Vistage, to Canada, and after a 2014 cancer diagnosis he found a new calling as a writer and painter.

What would you do if life forced you to reinvent yourself mid-career? How do you discover new purpose after a cancer diagnosis?

Expect to learn how Doug pioneered executive coaching in Canada, what his cancer battle taught him about resilience, and how writing and painting gave him a new way to make a difference.

Connect with Doug:
Book: Fixing Fractures
Website: dougbouey.com
LinkedIn: Doug Bouey on LinkedIn

Sachin Latti is running 22 marathons in 22 days across British Columbia to raise $50,000 for Honour Ranch in Ashcroft, BC, a healing retreat for veterans, emergency services personnel, and their families facing operational stress injuries.

Could you run 1,000 kilometres in 22 days for a cause you believe in? What would it take to turn your own endurance into support for veterans' mental health?

Expect to learn how Sachin planned his 22-day route from Revelstoke to Victoria, why Honour Ranch matters for those living with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and how the ranch's programs are offered at no cost to participants.

Lorne Miller is a Calgary firefighter who has beaten liposarcoma, a rare cancer, twice, and now gives back by supporting the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

How do you face a cancer recurrence after celebrating a year cancer-free? What would it take to get you home for your daughter's birthday after major surgery?

Expect to learn how Lorne got through two rounds of treatment including HIPEC surgery, why his wife Lindsay, his firefighter crew, and the team at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre made all the difference, and how supporting the Alberta Cancer Foundation creates more moments for patients and their families.

Sean Libin joins ZAK to talk about volunteering in your community and the difference one volunteer can make.

Have you thought about volunteering but never found the time? What would it take for you to get involved?

Expect to learn why community volunteering matters and how you can start giving back in your own neighbourhood.

Skin cancer and artificial intelligence come together in this conversation with Dr. Nicole Hawkins, a dual board certified dermatologist practising medical dermatology in Calgary, Alberta.

Would you trust an algorithm to spot a dangerous mole? How do you know when a skin change needs a dermatologist's eyes?

Expect to learn where artificial intelligence fits into skin cancer detection, how Dr. Hawkins went from Queen's School of Medicine to co-founding Saskatchewan's largest dermatology clinic, and what you should know about protecting your skin.

Catherine Brownlee, President of the Alberta Enterprise Group and CEO of Catherine Brownlee Inc., brings over 30 years of experience in executive search and energy industry strategy to a conversation about Alberta's future.

What makes Alberta a great province today, and what will it take to keep it that way tomorrow? How does the province's energy industry shape its future?

Expect to learn what the Alberta Enterprise Group does for business in the province, how Catherine's career in executive search and energy recruitment shaped her view of Alberta, and what she sees ahead for the province's economy.

Digital content is how Amber Mac engages audiences around the world. The President of AmberMac Media, an award-winning content development agency, bestselling author, and keynote speaker joins ZAK to talk about connecting with your audience online.

Are you creating content your audience actually cares about? What would it take to turn followers into a real community?

Expect to learn how Amber built a digital media career from the dot-com boom to hosting award-winning podcasts, what makes content worth engaging with, and practical ways to grow your audience through digital content.

Learn more about Amber Mac: ambermac.com

Jeremy Evans was mauled by a grizzly bear in the Alberta wilderness in August 2017, and his sheer will to survive carried him out. The author of "Mauled" joins ZAK to share his survival story from the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.

How do you survive multiple attacks by a grizzly bear miles from help? What would keep you moving with your life on the line?

Expect to learn what happened during the attack, how thoughts of his wife and eight-month-old daughter carried Jeremy through, and the life lessons he took from coming so close to death.

Follow Jeremy: Instagram
Book and merch: grizzlydude.ca

Jackson McDonough, CoFounder and Chief Engagement Officer at Upwardly Careers in Calgary, joins ZAK to talk about creating a positive culture for careers in the community.

What does a thriving career culture look like in your city? How do you build workplaces where people want to grow?

Expect to learn how Upwardly Careers develops the power skills people need to succeed, what Jackson's Beacon of Hope community initiative is about, and why he is passionate about Calgary.

Learn more: upwardly.ca

Controlling your emotions is the key to a better quality of life. In this solo episode, ZAK, founder and host of the Canadian Podcast, shares a few ways that have helped him recognize when his emotions need to be checked and rewired.

Do your emotions ever run the show? What would change if you could catch and rewire negative thoughts earlier?

Expect to learn how ZAK recognizes when his emotions need checking, practical ways to rewire negative thoughts, and how emotional control leads to a better quality of life.

Transcript: canadianpodcast.ca