Chatter that Matters

Carey Nieuwhof left his law career to become the founding pastor of Connexus Church, one of the most influential churches in North America. Carey shares his reasons why, how he almost burned out pursuing his passion, and why community matters more than ever in these turbulent times.

Today, Carey Nieowhof is an author, much sought-after conference speaker, podcaster, and thought leader.

This episode contains some great takeaways and inspiration for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life and career.

David Kincaid is a branding and entrepreneurial guru, founder of Level5 Strategy, and the former Chief Marketing Officer at Corus Entertainment and Labatt. David shares his incredible story that includes drumming his way through University while offering you insights, ideas and strategies on what it takes to build brands, including your own, that stand the test of time.

And what does Pamela Anderson have to do with all this? You will have to listen to find out.

"In this episode, Jeanne Beker - media mogul, fashion icon, business powerhouse, and stylish host of the legendary show "Fashion Television" - shares how she built the life she wanted from the ground up and why passion and pursuit are dreamer's greatest asset." A child of Holocaust survivors who let Jeanne boldly go to find her dream. Jeanne also talks about how she is using her Breast Cancer diagnosis and her platform to raise awareness as to why early detection is the best cure.

Leadership Secrets with Steve Tappin. Your leadership skills matter as much as your work ethic. Learn how to be a better leader and get more out of life with Steve Tappin, a global thought leader on awareness, mindfulness, and human behaviour.

Steve Tappin is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Unity and co-author of The Awareness Code and The Secrets of CEOs. Steve hosted the BBC World television series CEO Guru and is a LinkedIn global influencer.

Steve works with influencers, political and business leaders, and entrepreneurs, and his goal is to help create an incredible world through transforming leadership. What Steve offers in this episode of Chatter that Matters will change how you lead your life and career.

The path to a new life starts with a new calling. Dr. Gordon Postill shares his unique story of faith and overcoming personal challenges in order to help others on their journey. Listen and learn how one man's faith inspired a fantastic career change.

We all face forks in the road, and choosing one over the other isn't always obvious or easy. What can compound this difficulty is if your current path is littered with alcohol and drugs that once gave you a false sense of courage but are now consuming your shot at life.

As a young man, Gordon Postill stepped on a train to attend Queen's University. After a three-year debauched romp of sensual delights, he flunks out to find himself on another train, heading to the nickel mines in Northern Ontario, where he hopes to hide beneath the earth's surface, but his substance abuse picked up steam.

Gordon becomes increasingly dispirited, feeling irreversibly mired in existential despair, ignominy and jobs ranging from nickel miner to security guard. Gordon reaches a point where he questions if life is worth living.

And then, Gordon has a calling that changes all and puts him on a path to earning a Masters and Doctorate in Ministry. Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill takes the pain and experiences of his earlier life on a new course where he helps thousands of people living in hospices.

Many decades later, Gordon has a new calling: to help his loved wife Robin, whose mind surrendered to Alzheimer's.

Rev. Dr. Postill wrote a book about this time titled Called! A Longshot's Story. An honest and, at times, raw interview that proves that destiny, or at the very least a new path in life, can happen if you match purpose with intent.

Amy Deacon, Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, returns to Chatter that Matters to talk about why so many wonderful caregivers helping people with their addiction have found themselves on this path because, at one time, they were addicts.

To learn more about Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill and to purchase his book: https://www.gordonpostill.com

To learn more about Amy Deacon and Toronto Wellness Counselling: https://www.torontowellnesscounselling.com/about-amy

To connect with me: https://www.chatterthatmatters.ca

One woman's journey of choosing love over hate. Meet Sammer Haq, a young Muslim woman who turned her passion for youth empowerment into action. Listen how Sammer is helping to bridge divides between cultures.

Sammer Haq is a unique and uplifting story of how an individual chooses to counter negativity and biases and build bridges that unite societies and create opportunities in underserved communities.

Sammer Haq's purpose was first motivated by 9/11. Overnight many painted Muslims as terrorists. Sammer chose to counter this ignorance by being a role model for how she could convey the beauty of her religion and all it stands for as a young Muslim woman. She wanted the world to know that Islam is a religion that empowers women that focuses on peace, excellence and giving back. As an individual, she excelled at school and showed others that wearing a Hijab did not impact her athletic ability.

Sammer grew up in an underserved and underrepresented community yet cherished the diversity, creativity, and ingenuity of the people there. Sammer saw Math as the only bridge to future STEM-related jobs, so she started to tutor her classmates. In a short period, a handful of students grew into a packed classroom and then a not-for-profit called Bridge TO. Bridge TO provides free tutoring, mental health workshops, outreach support, mentorship, and exclusive career-related events, to help youth to reach their full potential.

And speaking of potential, Sammer Haq is the Head of Data and Analytics at Mydoh, an app and platform where kids gain real money skills by learning, earning and spending smart.

Linda Tulk joins at the end of the show. She is celebrating fifty years at RBC. Linda's beautiful words of wisdom are words to live by.

Susan Cain, the author of NY Times Bestsellers, Quiet and Bittersweet, shares many takeaways on life, love and leadership. Over 40 million people have watched Susan Cain's Ted Talks, and Linked In has named her their 6th top influencer worldwide.

With her bestselling phenomenon, Quiet, Susan Cain talks about why it is essential to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an un­tapped power hidden in plain sight. Did you know that introverted people often deliver better results than extroverted ones? That the most spectacularly creative people tend to be introverts? That the most innovative thinking happens alone and not in teams? Yet when it comes to introverts—who make up a third to a half of the population—leaders and cultural biases often ask introverts to act like extroverts. With Bittersweet, Susan Cain explores why we experience sorrow and longing and how embracing the bittersweetness at the heart of life is the true path to creativity, con­nection, and authenticity. Susan shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our heartache, we can inflict it on others. Neil McLaughlin, Group Head of Personal and Corporate Banking, joins the show to talk about leadership and why it is paramount to have diversity within your organization, foster debate and ensure everyone has a voice.

James Mullinger has just released his memoir Brit Happens. James and his wife had it all, living in London, England. They both had successful jobs, and a child with one on the way. James was the Comedy Editor for GQ magazine, but his passion was stand-up comedy. What started as a hobby became a dream and then a reality. He went from playing B venues to being one to watch and getting advice from people like Jerry Seinfeld.

Yet, the Mullingers chose balance over their balance sheet. They gave it all up to move to New Brunswick, Canada, and raise their children in one of the most beautiful places in the world. They realized that what matters most can be very different than who is making the most.

What they didn't expect was how the Canadian Dream became their dream.

James' energy is contagious, and his insights on going after what matters are powerful lessons for all living in this age of uncertainty.

Are you willing to abandon the status quo? This week's guest is Sarah Stein Greenberg, the Executive Director of Stanford Universities D.School. Sarah leads a community of designers, faculty, and other innovative thinkers who work on a wide range of problems and create tools you can apply to your own.

Sarah has also written a masterful book titled Creative Acts for Curious People...how to think, create and lead in unconventional ways.

Sarah packs so much into this interview that I encourage you to listen with pen and paper and a finger on the pause button. You will be a better parent, friend, innovator, marketer, problem solver, entrepreneur and leader.

Dr. Karyn Gordon, the author of the bestseller, The Three Chairs, discusses how great leaders drive communication, performance and engagement.

As you listen to this show, do so by picturing the three chairs Dr. Karyn Gordon talks about, which one you and the people who matter most to you - your partner, children, friends and peers sit in, and why.

It will be a game-changer to 'sit' and think about.