Today's Devo Talks is all about staying healthy - physically, mentally, and morally during difficult times. Our guest Elias Rizk is the founder of ebCard, a Montréal company that helps businesses increase the quality of their lead generation and data acquisitions so that they can make a lasting impact on the customers they serve. Over the years, Elias has devoted his life to speaking on building relationships, encouraging small businesses, and teaching marketing principles to help companies excel. 

During this show, we discuss some practical ways to thrive and not just survive, while we're quarantined at home and working remotely. The conversation is rich with anecdotal wisdom, useful tips, a dose of dad humor, and more! It's a bit longer than usual, but we believe it will be well worth your time.

SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS

Introduction - What this show is all about. [0:24]

• How the birth of his son challenged and prepared him to learn how to work from home successfully [1:00]
• How did you change your perspectives on building routines? [8:08]
• Before understanding how habits can change your life, what was life like for you growing up? [13:20]
• What led you to start your own company, and what do you guys do? [30:50]
• How simply showing care, and being human can make a difference in challenging times. [31:52]
• What are some basic habits and routines that you put into place that made a major impact? [38:52]
• What habits and routines related to food, helped you the most physically? [44:53]
• What is the importance of consciously choosing how we spend our time? [49:14]
• What mental habits and routines can we put into place to help us as we are at home? [53:29]
• How taking the time read, reflect, and contemplate can make a lasting impact? [1:00:00]
• What moral habits and routines can we put into place to help improve ourselves? [1:02:00]
• Encouraging words for those who are working/living alone? [1:09:54]
• Other helpful ways we can thrive during difficult times. [1:18:45]
• Final closing remarks and where to reach Elias. [1:23:26]

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Website: https://myebcard.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasrizk/
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgXK5S3fiU3T-OxozUg1Og

PODCAST RESOURCES

YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
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Today's episode of Devo Talks features an intriguing Skype interview with Nikola Danaylov from Toronto.  Now if you don’t know Nik or Socrates as many of us call him, he's an author, keynote speaker, futurist, strategic advisor, and philosopher. His book “Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century” is a #1 Amazon Bestseller and his podcast, Singularity.FM is one of the most widely sought out podcasts in his niche.

During this show, we discussed all sorts of interesting tech topics from futuristic AI toothbrushes, to the dangers of social media, to the importance of having a personal code of ethics when developing software. It’s a jam-packed episode, and I think it fits perfectly with what this show is all about.  So, whether you are at home, at work or on the road, I encourage you to listen with an open mind, ready to be inspired and learn something new.  So let’s dive right in!

SHOW NOTES & TIMESTAMPS

Introduction - What Socrates was all about [2:22]
Question #1 - Explain what you mean by Technology is the How, not the Why or the What? [4:34]
Question #2 - Are there any dangers in relying too much on technology? [5:37]
Question #3 - What advice or encouragement would you like to give to young people going into the tech field? [13:39 ]
Question #4 - How do you think AI will affect or influence the IT workplace? [19:52]
Question #5 - What is the basic concept of the singularity. [27:38]
- Blog Post: Definitions of Technological Singularity: https://www.singularityweblog.com/17-definitions-of-the-technological-singularity/
Question #6 - What can we do to stay human during these technological advances? [34:22]

NIK'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Website: https://www.singularityweblog.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoladanaylov/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/singularityblog
Amazon: amazon.com/author/nikoladanaylov
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ndanaylov

BOOK LINKS
(US Link) Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Future-Visions-21st-Century/dp/1542469740/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
(CAN Link) Conversations with the Future: 21 Visions for the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.ca/Conversations-Future-Visions-21st-Century-ebook/dp/B01N4QF7GU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Nikolai+danaylov&qid=1552563982&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

PODCAST RESOURCES

YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcas

In this episode of Devo Talks, our guest Gabriel Tremblay shares some insight on how his company, Delve Labs is using artificial intelligence to tackle cybersecurity.  Before Gabriel was CEO of Delve Labs, he had the opportunity to help organize and start NorthSec, the largest cybersecurity conference in Québec where participants can learn about the latest trends, practice their skills and compete in capture-the-flag competitions.  His experience as a pentester, developer, robotics enthusiast, and cybersecurity aficionado has put him where he is today.  Now as CEO, he is using the skills along with his amazing team, to provide powerful solutions to help businesses better detect and prioritize threats.  

If you're watching on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe, and share it.  If you're listening via a podcasting app, please rate the show and subscribe to it as well.

GUEST CONTACT INFO

Delve Labs: https://delvesecurity.com/
North Sec Security Conference: https://nsec.io/
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT DEVO TALKS

Devo Talks is devoted to sharing the latest advances, ideas, and trends in the world of business, technology, and cybersecurity.  It also provides a platform for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and IT influencers to share some of their stories, experiences, and insights with the rest of the world.

Devo Talks is made ad-free as a result of the generous and kind support from its sponsor, Devolutions Inc.

PODCAST RESOURCES

- YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
- Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
- TuneIn + Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Devo-Talks-p1254447/
- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/636226.rss

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS

Sponsor Website: https://devolutions.net/
Podcast Blog: https://blog.devolutions.net/
YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/user/Devolutions
Facebook (Devolutions): http://facebook.com/devolutionsinc
Twitter (Devolutions): http://twitter.com/DevolutionsInc
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/devolutionsinc/

In this episode of Devo Talks, you'll get the opportunity to listen to an amazing interview on the topic of soft skills and emotional intelligence with Benoit Chalifoux.  In this show, you'll learn what these skills are all about and how you can master them, so you can win in every aspect of your life.  My guest, Benoit, is no stranger to the topic of soft skills. He is an internationally sought out speaker on motivation, sales, and cross-cultural management in the world of business in Canada, Africa, and Europe.  He currently holds a position on the management faculty at the University of Quebec in Montreal (ESG UQAM) and is also the deputy director of international affairs.  Over the years Benoit has developed over 80 partnership agreements with the world's most prestigious universities while also maintaining his passion for encouraging and supporting various start-ups.  He holds an Executive Master in Business (EMBA) from the University of Paris Dauphine as well as a BAA and MBA from the University of Quebec in Montreal (ESG UQAM).

If you're watching on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe, and share it.  If you're listening via a podcasting app, please rate the show and subscribe to it as well.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS

- Introducing Benoit Chalifoux - 1:44
- Benoit's journey from soccer to soft skills - 2:22
- The importance of soft skills in business - 9:03
- How can we develop soft skills in our own lives - 11:50
- Soft skill: Empathy - 12:57
- Soft skill: Communication - 13:52 
- Soft skill: Self-Control - 14:52
- Soft skill: Kindness - 15:34
- Soft skill: Self-Discipline - 15:55 
- Soft skill: Motivation - 22:05
- Three skills to empower those on your team - 24:10
- Soft skill: Self-Awareness -  25:38
- Soft skill: Social-Awareness - 29:10
- How to step out of your comfort zone - 32:20
- Final words of wisdom to encourage - 39:14
- How to connect with Benoit - 41:48

GUEST CONTACT INFO

On Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/benoit-chalifoux
Via Email: [email protected]

ABOUT DEVO TALKS

Devo Talks is devoted to sharing the latest advances, ideas, and trends in the world of business, technology, and cybersecurity.  It also provides a platform for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and IT influencers to share some of their stories, experiences, and insights with the rest of the world.

Devo Talks is made ad-free as a result of the generous and kind support from its sponsor, Devolutions Inc.

PODCAST RESOURCES

- YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
- Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
- TuneIn + Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Devo-Talks-p1254447/
- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/636226.rss

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In this episode of Devo Talks, I interview the CEO and Founder of Obkio, Jean-François Lévesque.  He's a hard-working entrepreneur who got his feet wet in the world of business right after graduating college.  A keen individual with a passion for all things networking led him to partner with a friend to start a Montreal networking company called Fibre Noire.  He then sold the company and started his own business called Obkio, which exists to "Empower IT pros with simple network and application performance intelligence tools to proactively optimize end-user experience."  He has a wealth of practical knowledge concerning business, networking, and entrepreneurship, plus he is just a really nice guy.  So grab a coffee, or tea if you prefer, and enjoy the little chat I had with him in our studio.

Connect with Jean-François:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jflevesque/
Website: obkio.com

Devo Talks is devoted to sharing the latest advances, ideas, and trends in the world of business, technology, and cybersecurity.  It also provides a platform for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and IT influencers to share some of their stories, experiences, and insights with the rest of the world.

Devo Talks is made ad-free as a result of the generous and kind support from its sponsor, Devolutions Inc.

PODCAST RESOURCES

- YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
- Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
- TuneIn + Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Devo-Talks-p1254447/
- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/636226.rss

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS

- Sponsor Website: https://devolutions.net/
- Podcast Blog: https://blog.devolutions.net/podcast
- YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/user/Devolutions
- Facebook (Devolutions): http://facebook.com/devolutionsinc
- Twitter (Devolutions): http://twitter.com/DevolutionsInc
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/devolutionsinc/

In this very first episode of Devo Talks, Yann Lemasson gives a brief summary of the content that you can expect in upcoming episodes, how often they will be published, and where they will be made available. 

Devo Talks is devoted to sharing the latest advances, ideas, and trends in the world of business, technology, and cybersecurity.  It also provides a platform for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and IT influencers to share some of their stories, experiences, and insights with the rest of the world.

Devo Talks is made ad-free as a result of the generous and kind support from its sponsor, Devolutions Inc.

PODCAST RESOURCES

- YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
- Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
- TuneIn + Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Devo-Talks-p1254447/
- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/636226.rss

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS

- Sponsor Website: https://devolutions.net/
- Podcast Blog: https://blog.devolutions.net/podcast
- YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/user/Devolutions
- Facebook (Devolutions): http://facebook.com/devolutionsinc
- Twitter (Devolutions): http://twitter.com/DevolutionsInc
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/devolutionsinc/