With 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Tracey Bissett works with personal, commercial, and corporate clients to help build their confidence in the financial area of their life so they can achieve their goals. She is the founder, President, and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness, Inc., and the host of the podcast, Young Money, where she helps future leaders build financial fitness and equip young millionaires-in-the-making with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions.

Tracey joins us on this episode to help us understand why it's crucial to increase your financial fitness, whether you're the CEO of your company or someone who's rising in rank in your organization. She shares why many leaders have anxiety about financials, what it takes to be credible in this area, and why it's essential to invest in a financial coach as you gain higher positions and get closer to your ideal job.

"When you can see the story play out in the numbers, you feel so empowered that you have all the pieces and they're all fitting together." - Tracey Bissett

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• First step to take to improve your financial fitness
• Clues or red flags to look out for
• Two ways people who run their business approach things
• Personal habits to improve
• Effects of learning financial fitness
• Why you should be unafraid to ask questions
• When bias becomes a concern in the organization
• An overview of working with a financial coach

Tracey's Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business:

• Get a hold of and review the financial statements of your organization.
• Get the numbers and pick up on the clues of the financials of your organization.
• You need to have the curiosity and desire to improve your financial fitness.

Connect with Tracey Bissett:

• Get the free financial assessment! Go to Tracey Bissett Website
• Young Money with Tracey Bissett: The Advice Show for Young Millionaires in the Making Podcast
• Email: [email protected]
• Tracey Bissett on LinkedIn

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A professor of Leadership and Management at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Sean Lyons focuses his research on intergenerational differences and how they impact workforce management and workplace dynamics. His research has appeared in Time Magazine, CTV News Channel, the Business News Network, CBC Radio's The Current, and other media outlets.

Dr. Lyons joins me on this episode to share some of the workplace and managerial challenges that involve generational differences. He shares factors that organizations need to address to bridge the generational gap such as the language of values in the workplace and the means of measuring performance. He also shares some thought-provoking results in his research regarding job choices, minimalist living versus growth mentality, and some key indications on why we need to keep looking into intergenerational matters.

"Bridging the gap between values, having people talk about what's important to them allows you to get to the underlying issues." - Sean Lyons

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• Inter-generational concerns that Sean sees in organizations
• Why today is a good time to get into the workforce
• Foreseeing the challenge of caring for the next generation workforce
• The difference on how this generation views diversity and inclusion
• The mismatch between this generation's skills and capabilities and the responsibilities asked of them
• Why this generation is more entrepreneurial compared to the older generations
• Motivators of Generation X and why they appreciate millennials
• How millennials can empower the younger generation
• Why the ability to step outside of ourselves is another big challenge
• How he mentors the younger generation as he deals with inter-generational conflict
• The connection between general identity and people's place in history

Sean's Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business:

• With the rise of anxiety and suicidal attempts, organizations should be getting ready to care for and protect their employees.
• Younger generations want more developmental feedback and directed guidance to do better in their jobs because they want to do better.

Connect with Sean Lyons:

• Sean Lyons Website
• Sean Lyons on LinkedIn
• Generational Career Shifts Book
• Hating on younger generations is so 2013 (and 1983 and 1963 ...) Article on Globe and Mail
• Office of Research - University of Guelph

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Dreaming big and envisioning yourself as your company's next CEO may sound like a far-fetched reality. You may think that quickly climbing up the ladder is the best way to get there only to realize that you are not equipped to deal with the challenges a CEO faces every day.

On this episode, I'm going to share the best strategy to level up your career and how to adapt the CEO mindset. I'm also discussing the significance of going deep in your organization, what to work on for the most significant change to happen in you, and the relevance of having wellness strategies in your vision to be the next CEO of your organization.

"Your thoughts should no longer be 'me and my team.' It must be 'my organization and me.'" - Marguerite O'Neal

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• How to have a shift in mindset
• The best way to analyze yourself
• The questions you need to ask yourself as you strive to level up
• How to build for broader leadership
• When to build your dream team
• The significance of attending to your personal and professional needs

Things to Consider to Level Up:

1. Broaden your scope of influence.
2. Fail fast to succeed.
3. Build your dream team.
4. Prepare internally for change.

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As a young girl, Dr. Andra "Andi" Campitelli, ND always wanted to be a doctor. Her passion for creating things to help people led her to become the leading Naturopathic Doctor, author, speaker, and guest lecturer across Canada and the U.S. This same passion fuels her desire to empower others by educating them about the significance of health and wellness, fitness, and functional medicine in their overall well-being.

Dr. Andi joins me to share the power of choice -- how she tailors her schedule and professional decisions in a way that works best for her mind and body. She talks about that one primary source that leads to other health concerns, what she does to pull herself away from work and stay fit despite her demanding career and the impact of not wanting to conform as a young child to her conviction to make her voice heard in the corporate world.

"I like change. I like new challenges. I don't mind the unknown or taking a few risks." - Andra Campitelli

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• Biggest health challenge professionals face
• How she became interested in being a doctor
• What helped her maintain her interest in science while still in school
• Why she loved being an entrepreneur and in the corporate world
• The challenges she faced as a woman in the corporate world
• How CEOs work with high potential and high achieving people
• What's causing exhaustion on leaders and the workplace today
• Innovations she has brought to market
• Why she wants to leave the kind of legacy her father left behind

Connect with Andra Campitelli:

• Dr. Andi, ND Website
• Dr. Andra Campitelli on Facebook
• Dr. Andra Campitelli on Twitter
• Dr. Andra Campitelli on Instagram

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Anu Bidani is the CEO of STEM MINDS, an organization that helps teachers better equip students with the tools and skills they need to be fearless leaders by providing them a safe environment to learn science, technology, engineering, and math skills. She is a passionate innovator, teacher, and entrepreneur as well as an external reviewer of funding proposals for Ontario Centre of Excellence. Anu also serves on the Advisory Board for the startup company, MyLauft and frequently conducts presentations and speaking engagements at school career events.

Anu joins me today to share the fascinating environment she has built for teachers and students at STEM MINDS and how the company empowers parents while they learn with their children. She explains how STEM MINDS begins to build relationships with parents and students, why she believes it's important to understand what excites students to learn, and how they use that enthusiasm to determine the programs and skills they would be most interested in learning to hone.

"Once we understand what excites children - what gets them going - that becomes the starting point of their journey." - Anu Bidani

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• What STEM Minds is about and how they determine the children's interest and the programs they can start learning
• How STEM Minds empowers parents as they learn with their children
• Why art is a vital part of STEM learning
• Why entering university should not be about grades anymore
• A message to CEOs who have young kids and to CEOs who are in a position to support the education system

Connect with Anu Bidani:

• STEM Minds Website
• STEM Minds on Twitter
• STEM Minds on Facebook
• Event: STEMathon in May

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Anu Bidani is a passionate innovator, teacher, and CEO of STEM MINDS. STEM MINDS provide a safe environment for teachers and students, equipping the youth of today with the tools and skills they need to be fearless leaders as they develop a love for learning through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Anu joins me today to share why STEM education is essential and how it balances the child's learning. She talks about how their company offers unique opportunities for significant authentic experiences to students that can save these children personal and financial costs and how parents play an essential role in modeling how to be agents of change. She also shares how parents, teachers, and the different organizations can work together to support the nation's future leaders.

"Innovation happens when you put all your biases away. You let your mind loose and let it be creative." - Anu Bidani

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• What inspired Anu to switch the mindset of children as they learn
• How a child's age, perceived biases, and fear affect the child's learning
• Key elements that help children keep an open mind
• How STEM MINDS creates a safe environment for teachers and students that reduces their fear
• How STEM is being incorporated into the teachers' education
• The financial challenge teachers face in the classroom
• How children learn to be agents of change
• How the right kind of gaming help develop skills in children

Connect with Anu Bidani:

• STEM MINDS Website
• STEM MINDS on Twitter
• STEM MINDS on Facebook
• Event: STEMathon in May

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Last week, I talked about the tendency people have to make compromises to avoid conflict or keep appearances. While the holidays are supposed to be a time of reconnecting with family and friends, more often than not, it becomes a time of enduring awkward and hurtful situations as people settle for unhealthy compromises.

On today's episode, I share a new strategy that will disrupt harmful compromises and empower you to regain control of yourself, your responses, and your circumstances. I'll explain the Legacy System and how this approach can help you develop a plan to recover your power as you examine and determine your trigger points.

"Understanding your trigger points at work and at home is important as you progress into the executive role of your dreams."

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• Understanding the triggers
• Disadvantages of negative compromises
• The role of "unmet needs" in the trigger
• Systematically assessing your triggers

A Gift Just for You!

Grab a free copy of the Legacy Worksheet today! Send me an email at [email protected]. For more details, visit my website at MargueriteONeal.ca.

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Most of us, if not all, desire peace and harmony in our relationships at home and at work. Sadly, no matter how hard we try to pursue frictionless relationships with others, conflict is an inevitable factor that plays a constant role in our everyday lives, especially during the holidays. To avoid ruining special occasions, we consider different relational approaches to find a middle ground and hope things work for everyone. One of the most common strategies used by many people is making compromises.

On today's episode, I share the meaning of compromise and the reasons why this is most common during the upcoming holidays. I also give examples of negative kinds of compromises and how these trade-offs ultimately result in unhealthy and dying relationships.

"When you take action to address a soul-sucking compromise, you give your brain a very powerful message that you are in charge."

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• The tendency to compromise
• Common reasons why people compromise
• Examples of common compromises
• How negative compromises impact people
• Common reasons people do not address ineffectual compromises

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After overcoming a health struggle, Amy Longard decided to make a career shift from strategic communications to culinary and consulting. Amy had formal training from the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York and has been passionate about promoting wellness and holistic nutrition. She is a coach, consultant, nutritionist, plant-based chef, and speaker who works across Canada and abroad.

Amy joins me on today's episode to share what brought her to pursue plant-based foods and how she channeled her passion for health care. She also shares practical tips on how you can add something healthy on your meals without losing its appeal, how to eat healthy while enjoying the parties during the holidays, and details of her upcoming nutrition and wellness program that's launching in January 2018.

"What we eat is truly affecting what we feel." - Amy Longard

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• Factors that contribute to how you feel
• The turning point of her career-change
• How she realized she's a health activist
• How she reaches out to others about healthy food
• Benefits of consuming seaweed
• Her advice to Santa that might help him through the holidays
• Feeling nourished versus feeling bloated
• The inspiration for her eBook project

Connect with Amy Longard:

• Amy Longard Website
• Amy Longard on Instagram
• Amy Longard on Facebook

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When Kathryn Brenne started sewing at a very young age, she knew she found her passion in life. Sewing for 50 years, Kathryn founded The Academy of Fine Sewing and Design in 2000 and is a founding member and a former president of the Canadian Professional Sewing Association. She is one of the contributing designers and editors at Vogue Patterns. She gives lectures in Canada and the US and spearheads fun, educational tours concerning sewing, fashion, and culture in New York, London, and Paris.

Kathryn joins me on today's episode to share how her business helps support the economy in North Bay and how open-mindedness plays a role, not only in creating designs, but also in the workforce of other industries. She defines what a "vogue woman" is and why this is her target audience, where she gets her design inspirations from, and why she nurtures young people who desire to be future entrepreneurs.

"If you have an open mind, the inspiration can come from food, outdoors, nature, architecture." - Kathryn Brenne

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• Why she prefers to use beautiful and expensive fabric over cheaper ones
• How she combines different sewing techniques
• Why Vogue likes her designs
• Creating patterns for accessories
• Fashion advice for Mrs. Clause for the holidays
• How she knew she would have to go global with her business
• Why she nurtures young entrepreneurs
• Sewing leather: Her experience, education, and way of teaching others
• Similarities between fashion and running a business
• How her partnerships benefit her students and workshops
• How Instagram becomes a family affair and a means to grow her business

Kathryn's Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business:

• Do your best and strive for the best results.
• Streamline your business based on the reaction you're getting.

Connect with Kathryn Brenne:

• Fine Sewing Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Couture Workshops in May
• The Body Double Workshop
• The Bias Cut Wool Dress Workshop
• The Classic French Quilted Handbag Workshop
• London, England Tour and Workshop with Jon Moore

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