Here Comes Everyone by The Conference Bard

This episode features Manu Varma who works for Traction on Demand, a highly successful and fast growing B-Corp based in Vancouver that develops cloud based business solutions.

While Manu has a day job he is also a frequent speaker at conferences across North America sharing his thoughts both on the business but also workplace culture and the central role of purpose to any organization.  In this conversation he talks about the culture at Traction on Demand, the company's mission and how it has pivoted in the current environment both by becoming completely virtual and in seeking ways they can use their skills and resources to assist in the front line in the battle with Covid19.

In short, an inspiring conversation about one organization's culture journey and its resilience in the face of rapid, unexpected change.

For more info on my work as a conference emcee, spoken word artist, panel moderator and event designer check out my site at https://conferencebard.ca/

While the purpose of this podcast is to create a platform for speakers and practitioners whose appearances at events had been canceled due to Covid 19, this short episode is a bit of a departure.

It's just me reciting a verse I have written that reflect my fears and hopes for the current time and what comes after.

It's a work in progress - so forgive the rough edges.  I hope it resonates with you.

If you'd like a copy of the text, let me know and I'll send it your way.

Stay well.  Stay safe.  Stay away from the humans

For more info on my work as a conference emcee, spoken word artist, panel moderator and event designer check out my site at https://conferencebard.ca/

This is such a timely conversation with one of Canada's pioneers in the area of workplace mental health.  Mary Ann shares her insights into how to build resiliency in the current environment, the power of gratitude and some helpful thoughts about grief.  We close with a brief discussion of "post traumatic growth" - the idea that we can turn experiences such as Covid 19 into opportunities to learn and grow.

A positive and practical discussion!

For more info on my work as a conference emcee, spoken word artist, panel moderator and event designer check out my site at https://conferencebard.ca/

For this first episode of Uncanceled and Unplugged I'm delighted to have with me Ryan MCarty who is one of the best speakers I've had the honour of sharing the stage with.

Ryan's message is compelling and simple - organizations create great cultures when they are able to harness a sense of purpose in their employees.  But while that might be simple it's not necessarily easy but Ryan can show you how.

You can find out more about Ryan and his work on his site at https://www.cultureofgood.com

For more info on my work as a conference emcee, spoken word artist, panel moderator and event designer check out my site at https://conferencebard.ca/