Hear’s A Solution

In this episode Emily talks to Carolyn Mancuso, the Executive Director of Ignite Behavioural Consulting.  They discuss Carolyn's journey from beginning as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst to owning Ignite which offers Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy, Intensive Behavioural Intervention and other services. Emily and Carolyn also discuss techniques to foster open communication within a team and how to find opportunities to touch base and communicate in a busy work environment. 

To learn more about Carolyn and Ignite Behavioural Consulting visit: http://ignitepositivebehaviour.ca/

In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!

In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!

In this episode we answer questions from our dear listeners. We talk about navigating the hybrid workplace and managing different personalities.

Did this episode spark something in you? Reach out to us at podcast@emilyshandruksolutions 

Things we talked about today:

Things Emily mentioned:

https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/

https://www.elainealec.com/calling-my-spirit-back-the-book

Things Chelsey mentioned:

https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football

(this is going to seem weird, just keep going)

Welcome back to Hear's a Solution.  It's been a while since our last episode, and we want to express our gratitude for your patience and understanding during our hiatus. Today, we have a special episode as we return, and Chelsey and I are discussing some important topics that have impacted our team deeply.

In this episode, we'll address the reason behind our hiatus and share the difficult news of February 28th, 2023. We do want to share that this episode covers some topics around death and dying and we want everyone to know that if you or someone you know is experiencing grief or struggling with loss, we encourage you to seek support. Numerous resources are available, including https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/documents/grieving/. Remember, you're not alone; reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

Although our small and mighty team has been through a difficult period, we are committed to continuing the podcast.  In the coming weeks, we will return to our regular schedule, and we have some exciting episodes lined up. We will continue to explore Employee Relations, office dynamics, and the wonderful world of workplace conflict.

As we wrap up this special episode, we want to thank our listeners for their support, understanding, and patience during our hiatus. We are grateful to have such a supportive community, and we appreciate your continued engagement with our podcast. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive back into the fascinating world of employee relations.

Things we talked about today:

Thank you everyone for the time and energy and the grace to leave a little space between upcoming podcasts. Below is a list of the things I mentioned in this podcast and a link to the new website!

The circle of conflict:

The book that I referenced:

The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models and Maps for Analyzing, Diagnosing, and Resolving Conflict, 2nd Edition:

Finding Confidence in Conflict | Kwame Christian | TEDxDayton:

I follow the motto: "You can't compete with me because I want you to win too." 

This is why I was thrilled to have Deanne Gagnon of Deanne Gagnon Dynamics on the podcast. Deanne believes that "every single person should feel like a valued member of their team" and we think that that is pretty much our jam too. 

We hope that you enjoy the chat as much as we did and for more information please checkout Deanne's website at: 

https://www.deannegagnondynamics.com/

Other things we talked about:

Sweetgrass Teachings: https://sweetgrassteachings.com/ 

Kate Lamers, the (unofficial) Brazilian Queen of Thunder Bay!

This Fall, I saw a social media post about how Stella WaxBar owner, Kate Lamers, was taking her staff to Mexico.

I immediately thought: "I need to get her on this podcast and learn how she made this a goal and incentivized her team to help achieve this goal!"

My second thought was:  "How fast can I learn how to wax, join her team, and get in on this trip?!" 

It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Kate, and learn about why Taylor and others think that she is the best boss ever and how she keeps her staff loyal and committed to the Stella WaxBar family. 

Feedback is a vital source of learning. Yet, receiving feedback is not easy, especially when it seems untrue, unfair, or poorly delivered. When you are receiving feedback, it’s about the story you tell yourself, about that feedback that will affect how you take it on and act on it. 

Chelsey and I talk about our experiences with giving and receiving feedback and some of the stories that have stuck with us for a long time. Like as long as my arms...

Things we mentioned that you might want to check out:

Book:

Video:

What is an exit interview? Why are they important? 

An exit interview is a rear-view approach to your organization and allows you to get the "inside scoop" on employee satisfaction.

No matter the size of your company, exit interviews provide an opportunity for an employee to discuss the workplace environment, concerns about misconduct, or issues within management.

In this episode, we also look at why having a third party handle the exit interview process has several advantages – guaranteed confidentiality helping ensure you get honest results, resources in place across different methodologies to collect feedback that proves truly actionable, and a much higher participation rate as well as a seamless process for your organization.