In the final episode, I leave you with a message that I am bringing out to the world, on stages and in immersive experiences and retreats: we are responsible for creating the world we want to live in and that change starts from within. It has been the message of this podcast since the beginning and it still needs to be heard.

What’s in this episode for you:

• How many DEI initiatives are missing the mark

• Why separating ourselves from those we don’t like is not the answer

• The only place to start if we’re going to make progress

• Why bringing people closer will shatter fear and divisiveness

• My dream for our workplaces, communities, and schools

• Much gratitude for all the people, including you, who made this circle sacred

Stay connected:

If you want to stay in touch with our work in the world, sign up for the Hum Consulting newsletter at www.humconsulting.ca or connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube. If you'd like to book a talk, retreat or immersive experience to help your community decolonize, become agents of change and find peace in their lives, send me an email at: [email protected]. 

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

The penultimate episode of Circle of Change gives you the perspectives and ways of being to navigate and resolve the urgent issues in our world today, from climate change to mental health crises.  Through their stories, Joan Brown and Scott Saywell guide us toward what is to come and show us what is possible when we do the work required to bridge Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews and walk together.

What’s in this episode for you: 

• An inspiring story of two people with different upbringings coming together for a greater purpose

• The reasons why turning toward the land is the solution we are seeking

• What is required of you to walk in two worlds and change systems

• How to stay true to yourself as you carve out new paths forward

• A clear description of the work that is urgent right now

Tools for change: 

Here are the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework and speaker series and the book Unsettling The Settler Within that Scott refers to.

Reclaim Your Lifeforce starts April 13th, 2023.  Learn more and register here. 

Who's in circle with us: 

Joan Brown is a lifelong administrator and current Chief Administrative Officer of the Snuneymuwx First Nation. In my words, she is also a storyteller, a knowledge keeper, and a community leader whose voice is creating waves of change in the circles in which she sits.

Scott Saywell is the Superintendent of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Education and Science from Mount Allison University. In his 32 years of service in education, he has focused his attention on improving life chances for the most unique, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners.

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

I love taking stock of how far we've come in just one season.  It surprises and lights me up to look at the journey - not only here but also in life.  As we close out the season, let's remember the lessons we've learned, how far we've come, and prepare for the spring season of initiation.

What’s in this episode for you:

• An inventory of how we've expanded this winter

• Insightful questions to support your own inventory taking

• Announcement of my new change-maker programs

• A call for your support to breathe life into this podcast

• A reminder to take rest before the initiation of spring

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

This episode is a gentle, loving, deep dive into knowing ourselves - the most powerful and courageous journey we take as change-makers.  Michelle Moore is a coach, author, speaker, and transformational poet whose expressions pierce the soul - and you will feel that today. Settle into this invitation to be your most authentic self. 

What’s in this episode for you:

• A pilgrimage from something’s wrong with me to the authentic self
• The most helpful definition of codependency I’ve ever heard
• The cost of caretaking others over ourselves
• The difference between needs and wants in relationships
• What true love looks and feels like
• Ways to reclaim yourself in small increments
• A profoundly freeing reason to commit to self-development work

Head to the episode website to find out how to connect with Michelle. 

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to lifewww.organizedsound.ca

Today we’re joined by Sean Smith, a Master Results Coach, author, speaker, actor, poet, songwriter and owner of Elite Success Systems, a personal development and human healing company.  He brings his full self into the circle to share with us what he has learned from helping 100’s of thousands of people transform their lives. In this profoundly deep conversation, your soul will awaken as Sean invites you into your most authentic, joy-filled life. This is leadership for our time. 

What’s in this episode for you:

• 8:04 - The sacred ways we can heal when we find each other
• 13:45 - Sean Smith’s poem “Commoditize Me”
• 20:00 - The importance of reclaiming our value
• 27:52 - The dilemma of being driven by immediacy and avoidance
• 34:20 - Sean's early childhood lens of anger and “life’s not fair”
• 37:27 - The one thing that shapes our worldview in the first 9 months of life
• 44:00 - A question asked and a promise made that shaped Sean's forever 53:00 - Shifting from something’s wrong to curiosity and gratitude
• 1:01:30 - The power of deciding what to spend your energy on 
• 1:05:20 - The need and call for a new kind of leadership
• 1:07:48 - Why inauthenticity is causing widespread exhaustion
• 1:11:11 - The real journey of finding our authentic selves 1:15:00 - A long-game approach to transformation 1:22:08 - How fathers influence self-esteem of their daughters + the most important words a father needs to say 1:24:17 - An introduction to Sean's powerful book 1:28:50 - How to know when you’re enough
• 1:31:35 - Sean’s invitation to become a lighthouse
• 1:36:24 - A chance to win Sean’s book!

Buy Sean’s Book - Daddy, Are You Proud of Me?  A Father’s Guide: What Daughters Need to Hear, See, and Know From Their Dads. 

Check out the episode website to find Sean and get the details to win a copy of Sean's book.  

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your reflections. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Today we dive into a few of my favorite topics - communication and perspective!  These two areas are peas in a pod. When we can consider them together, we become powerful communicators, action takers and connectors.  This is an essential conversation for all change-makers inspired by Mike Dooley. 

What’s in this episode for you: 

• A Note from the Universe
• An intentional process for writing difficult letters
• The importance of communicating on your timeline
• The tool of reverse-worrying to manifest the best outcome

Tools for change: 

Sign up for Mike Dooley’s Notes from the Universe - https://www.tut.com/

Reach out if you’d like to learn more about how to work with me - https://letsmeet.io/humconsulting/the-connection-call

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Being a leader and having a fulfilling life is possible - it just requires paying attention to a few internal and external factors. In this episode with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, a psychologist, speaker, author, and coach we learn about the dire state of burnout in leaders today and how to help you reduce your stress, improve your relationships, and enjoy more success. 

What's in this episode for you:

• The opportunity that is here for us in the post-pandemic era
• The system that Dr. Ganz created to restore well-being - The Me Factor
• The key to relating with people who have challenging behaviour
• An Old Yeller story of compassionate accountability
• Two powerful questions to help you make decisions that support your wellbeing

You can find Dr. Ganz Ferrance’s book The Me Factor here: https://askdrganz.com/pages/themefactor-me

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Three words can have a tremendous impact on our ability to keep going. As a change-maker, very few people in your circle truly understand what it takes to do the work you do and be who you be. I hope you feel seen and the words shared here will recharge your soul for the spiritual ride we are embarking on in 2023.

What's in this episode for you: 

• A reminder that being seen is essential

• The unconditional love of Mothers

• An ode to you and how you be in the world

• A preview of next week’s soul-nourishing guest

Tools for change: 

One of the best ways to feel great about ourselves is to lift others up along the way. After you absorb the words shared with you, think of others in your life who also need to be seen. Share this episode with them or get in touch in your own special way. It’s these small acts that can make a profound difference.

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected].

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

Today we are joined by three former police officers who are transforming systems from the inside out. These change-makers are bringing mental health to the forefront in first responder organizations that traditionally have been and still are resistant to the courageous work they are proposing. This conversation is for you if you want to remember why you do the work you do in the world and that change is possible. 

What’s in this episode for you: 

• The motivations that drew these change-makers into policing
• How trauma in first responder organizations shows up in leadership
• The courageous path to humanize paramilitary organizations
• A thoughtful conversation on police reform 
• A powerful question to diffuse intense interactions and foster compassion
• The light that gives fuel to these change-makers

Who’s in Circle With Us: 

Renae Stevenson is an IMTA Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) and mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) researcher. Mindfulness-Based Counsellor, Coach and Consultant. Retired police officer now studying Psychedelics Assisted Therapy. Proud Mom of two sons.

Jill Parker moved to Victoria BC in 2016 with her partner and 3 kids after she retired from the Abbotsford police department with 19 years of service. She currently works full-time as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker in Private Practice. Most of her clients are First Responders. In her career as a police constable, she practiced trauma-informed policing. Jill is an advocate for police reform and modernization.

Les Sylven is a former police officer and Leadership Studies PhD candidate at the University of Victoria. His research explores policing with Canadian police leaders who have established meditation practices. He is passionate about examining how contemplative practices and mindfulness might play a role in the next evolution of policing.

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected]

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

In our first episode of the winter season, I'm giving you a process to release any gunk left over from the topsy-turvy year that was 2022 so you can rest, rejuvenate and plant seeds of change with clean energy come springtime. Let’s continue to develop a new relationship with this construct of "failure" so we can use it as a superpower.

What's in this episode for you: 

• Why failure is so important for us to embrace

• The story of my TEDx fail

• A process to help you walk through failure with grace

• A sneak peek at next week's powerful conversation

For the releasing process, head to the episode website!

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at [email protected]

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca