From Where I Sit with Ben Almond

In this episode, Ben talks about what it takes to come back from a loss and to use it to make you and the people around you better than you were before.  Hope you enjoy it!

Original Score Artist: Jahzzar; Track Title: Fireworks, 2012. 
Mixed by Adriana MacDonald

In today's episode, we meet Ruby Littlechild, National Director of Indigenous Relations for Engineering Services Canada at SNC Lavalin. She shares her story, the story of her family and their experiences both personally and professionally as a leader and as an Indigenous woman in our community. 

From Where I Sit Season 2 is here! Tune in to see what's been going on including the changes that have happened behind the scenes.

That's a wrap on From Where I Sit Season 1. In this last episode of 2020, Ben reflects on the year, highlights some favorite moments, and discusses the lessons we've learned along the way. 

Bring on 2021!

This week on the podcast, Ben is  joined by Kate Kenny, VP, Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland, P&PS at Jacobs . We get to hear Kate's story and some advice we could all use no matter how long or short our careers are so far. This pandemic has allowed her to think critically about some pieces of “wisdom” she has received over the years. Ben and Kate discuss how now more than ever leadership is changing and how important it is that we create an environment where we can bring our whole selves to work. 

Today is Remembrance Day, also known as Veterans Day if you're in the United States. It's a pretty special day for all of us. It's a day we get to take a step back and think of those that sacrificed to create the world we have a chance to live in. Last year, Ben recorded this episode that starts off by sharing his family story on how he ultimately ended up in Canada and the shaping of his family's future.

In today's episode, Ben is joined by Katus Watson, VP and Geographic Operations Manager for Puerto Rico and Florida P&PS. Earlier this summer, Katus lead the effort to establish an action plan for social injustice and equality known now as the TogetherBeyond Global Action Plan for Advancing Justice & Equality. We get to know Katus’ story, dive into what has been going on around us, and what it took personally and professionally for Katus to make such an impact across our organization. Katus is a true leader with lessons for us all. We hope you enjoy today’s episode as much as we do. 

In today's episode, we have serial entrepreneur and racial equality advocate, Nicole McKinney. At the top of Nicole's vast resume, is her non-profit organization, Waking the unConscious, where their mission is to encourage and create a greater understanding of societal differences created by Privilege and Marginalization and to continuously develop innovative initiatives that create sustainable behavioural and relational changes in individuals and organizations. Ben and Nicole share an impactful conversation on anti-racism in Canada and the United States with a focus on corporate responsibility and engagement in these social issues. 

Louise White, Vice President, Global Marketing, Communications, and Brand, People & Places Solutions at Jacobs joins Ben on the podcast. In this conversation, Louise and Ben share their thoughts on professional development, mentorship, reverse mentorship and staying positive through the COVID-19 lockdown. 

On today’s podcast, Carmen Holschuh, Principal Technologist, Environmental Planning, Federal and Environmental Solutions at Jacobs, joins Ben virtually from Victoria, British Columbia. Not only do we get to hear Carmen’s personal story, we learn about her thoughts on resiliency, self-awareness and vulnerability. We get into a discussion on the importance of having an open mind and really listening to other’s experiences and perspectives to take on the challenge of equality head on. I hope you enjoy!