Lets Have This Conversation

Lets Have This Conversation

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  • How to Close the Gap Between Ideas & Implementation with: Dre Baldwin

    Why do so many organizations struggle to execute even the
    best strategies? According to research highlighted by the Project Management
    Institute, more than 60% of corporate boards now consider strategy execution
    their top oversight priority, while companies with weak execution lose nearly
    40% of their strategy’s potential value. Meanwhile, research referenced by
    Harvard Business School shows that only approximately 10% of executives
    successfully implement the majority of their strategic initiatives each year. (CJPI)

    In this episode, we sit down with Dre Baldwin, keynote

    speaker, former professional basketball player, and founder of Work
    On Your Game Inc., to explore why execution — not strategy — is often the
    real differentiator between success and failure.

    Known for his expertise in discipline, confidence, mental

    toughness, and personal initiative, Dre has built a global brand around helping
    professionals and organizations eliminate inconsistency and perform at a higher
    level. Through his “Work On Your Game” framework and his Execution Reliability
    Index (ERI), Dre teaches leaders how to close the gap between ideas and
    implementation by creating systems that drive accountability, structure, and
    repeatable results.

    Dre’s story is just as compelling as his message. From being

    overlooked as a high school basketball player to building a nine-year
    professional basketball career and becoming a globally recognized speaker and
    author of 35 books, he has turned resilience into a blueprint for high
    performance. His content has been consumed more than 103 million times, and his
    daily MasterClass has generated over 7.3 million downloads.

    Throughout this conversation, Dre shares practical insights

    on:

      From boardrooms to entrepreneurs to high-performing teams,

      this episode delivers actionable lessons for anyone looking to execute at a
      higher level and create sustainable results.

       

       

      For more information: https://www.workonyourgame.com/work-on-your-game-is-the-operating-system-for-top-2-performers

      Follow: @drebaldwin

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      54 min
    • Perilous Ascent: Redefining Resilience Through Chronic Pain with Nancy Deyo

      According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25% of U.S.

      adults—roughly 60 million Americans—live with chronic pain, while approximately
      8.5% experience high-impact chronic pain that significantly limits their daily
      life or ability to work. Chronic pain is one of the most misunderstood health
      challenges in modern society, often forcing people to navigate invisible
      suffering, medical uncertainty, and profound personal transformation.

      In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, former Silicon

      Valley CEO and Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow Nancy Deyo
      shares her extraordinary story of survival, identity loss, and rebuilding after
      a medical crisis on Mount Kilimanjaro changed the course of her life. What
      began as an ambitious climb turned into a fifteen-year journey marked by
      misdiagnosis, persistent pain, opioid dependence, and the collapse of the
      high-performance mindset that once fueled her success.

      Nancy opens up about the emotional and psychological

      realities of chronic illness, including what happens when discipline,
      endurance, and “pushing through” are no longer enough. Unable to sit because of
      debilitating pain, she attended graduate school lying on an army cot, later
      traveled across the world stretched across three airplane seats, and eventually
      found her way back into professional life—all while learning how to adapt to a
      body and future she could no longer control.

      Drawing from the experiences detailed in her forthcoming

      memoir, Perilous Ascent, Nancy offers people a powerful
      conversation about resilience that goes beyond motivational clichés. This
      episode explores the hidden costs of achievement culture, the loneliness of
      invisible illness, navigating flawed healthcare systems, and how to reconstruct
      identity when life no longer responds to effort in the same way it once did.

      Whether you are facing chronic pain, burnout, major life

      disruption, or simply searching for a more sustainable understanding of success
      and resilience, this conversation delivers practical wisdom, emotional honesty,
      and a compelling reminder that adaptation—not perfection—can become the path
      forward.

       

      For more information: https://nancydeyo.com/

      Discover More: https://nancydeyo.substack.com/

       

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      52 min
    • Liane Davey: Building High-Performing Teams In A World of Perpetual Change, Conflict, & Burnout

      Burnout in Canadian workplaces is reaching critical levels. As of early 2026, nearly 62% of workers report feeling burned out—up sharply from 47% in 2024—putting both retention and productivity at risk. At the same time, while 68% of employees say their workplace feels psychologically safe, nearly a quarter disagree, and 70% express concern about their overall psychological well-being on the job, according to Mental Health Research Canada.

      In this episode, we explore the hidden weight behind these numbers—the part of work that isn’t captured in job descriptions or performance metrics. Because the hardest part of work isn’t the work itself—it’s the conversations people avoid, the assumptions they carry, and the cognitive and emotional strain that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

      Joining us is Dr. Liane Davey, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Fight and You First, organizational psychologist, and co-founder of 3COze Inc. Known as “The Teamwork Doctor,” Liane works with leaders and teams across industries—from Amazon and Walmart to TD Bank and Sony PlayStation—helping them navigate what she calls “thoughtload”: the mental and emotional burden that often exhausts people more than the work itself.

      Together, we unpack how thoughtload contributes to burnout, why productive conflict is essential for healthy teams, and how leaders can balance accountability with empathy in an era of constant change. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build stronger, more resilient teams while protecting their well-being in today’s demanding work environment.

      For more information: www.lianedavey.com

      LinkedIn @Liane Davey 


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      54 min
    • How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Build Trust, Clarity, and Connection with: Sandy Gerber

      According to the 2025 National Conversations in the

      Workplace Study, 85% of working Americans believe leaders should be held to a
      higher standard for communication and preparation. In today’s workplace,
      leadership is no longer just about strategy or authority. It’s about clarity,
      emotional intelligence, and the ability to create trust before pressure-filled
      moments arrive. People follow leaders who communicate with intention, empathy,
      and authenticity.

      On this episode, I’m joined by Sandy Gerber, an

      award-winning Certified Communication Coach, Emotional Intelligence Trainer,
      bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Magnetic Communication
      Podcast. With more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and
      organizations transform the way they communicate, Sandy has become one of North
      America’s leading voices on emotionally intelligent leadership and human
      connection.

      Sandy is the creator of Emotional Magnetism, a

      groundbreaking communication framework now taught in academic programs,
      implemented in leadership development initiatives, and published in three
      languages. Her internationally acclaimed book, Emotional Magnetism, has earned
      24 international awards and continues to help readers strengthen relationships,
      deepen self-awareness, and communicate with more confidence and compassion.

      In this conversation, Sandy shares the deeply personal

      experiences that shaped her work, including rebuilding her life after two
      failed marriages, raising two children as a single mother, and scaling NEXT
      Marketing Agency from her bedroom into one of British Columbia’s Top 100
      Fastest Growing Companies. She explains how the same emotional intelligence and
      communication principles that transformed her personal life also became the
      foundation for her professional success in high-pressure industries like finance,
      technology, and construction.

      Throughout her career, Sandy has worked with globally

      recognized brands including A&W Food Services of Canada, Molson Coors
      Beverage Company, TELUS, British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Grand Marnier,
      Raymond James, and St. John Ambulance, helping organizations improve
      engagement, collaboration, workplace culture, and retention through emotionally
      intelligent communication strategies.

      Sandy also discusses the leadership lessons behind her

      proprietary frameworks including The EQ Switch, Connection Cues, Honest
      Questions, and Connected Conversations, and why emotional awareness has become
      one of the most valuable skills in modern leadership. Her insights reveal how
      leaders can navigate conflict more effectively, foster psychological safety,
      and create environments where people genuinely feel seen, heard, and
      understood.

      Recognized with honors including the 2025 Women of Influence

      Creative Innovator Award, the Fast Company World-Changing Ideas Award, the
      Women of Worth Award, the Real Leaders Impact Award, and the Transform Global
      Marketing Award, Sandy continues to inspire audiences through her coaching,
      speaking, podcast, and live experiences designed to help people communicate
      with more truth, compassion, and connection.

      This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership,

      resilience, emotional intelligence, and the life-changing impact of learning
      how to truly connect with others. And yes, you’ll also hear why Sandy still
      considers winning a limbo contest at age 14 one of her proudest
      accomplishments.

       

      For more information: https://sandygerber.com/

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      54 min
    • Helping High-Performing Men Build Discipline and Mental Resilience with: JD Tremblay

      In a time when resilience is being tested like never before,
      the data tells a sobering story. According to Mental Health Research
      Canada, nearly 69% of Canadians report a high degree of resilience—but that
      number drops significantly among younger men aged 19–29. At the same time, 50%
      of men are at risk of social isolation, a factor strongly linked to increased
      stress and diminished coping capacity.

      In this powerful episode, we sit down with JD Tremblay—ultra

      triathlete, former military professional, engineer, and man of deep faith—who
      is redefining what it means to build resilience from the inside out. As one of
      only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca—ten iron-distance
      triathlons in ten consecutive days across all six Hawaiian islands—JD
      understands endurance on a level few can comprehend. But his greatest mission
      goes beyond physical feats.

      Drawing from his military discipline, analytical mindset,

      and Christ-centered faith, JD now helps men confront the internal battles that
      statistics alone can’t fully capture. From breaking cycles of addiction to
      rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose, his work speaks directly to
      those navigating isolation, stress, and uncertainty.

      Through coaching, mentorship, and speaking, JD equips men

      with practical tools and spiritual grounding to reclaim their lives—not just
      through grit, but through guided transformation.

      This episode is a conversation about resilience, identity,

      and what it takes to rise when life demands more than strength—it demands
      purpose.

       

      For more information: https://hungrywarrioracademy.com/

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      49 min
    • Helping Neurodivergent Leaders Reduce Burnout, Overthinking, and Over-Adapting with: Ronald Sosa

      • Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a leadership crisis hiding in plain sight. Recent 2025–2026 data from shows 2025–2026 U.S. Executive Burnout Data (Workplace Leadership Studies)• Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical Burnout Comparisons (Workplace Inclusion Research, 2025) that 56% of U.S. executives report experiencing burnout, but the numbers tell an even deeper story when you look closer. Among neurodivergent professionals, 50% report burnout compared to 38% of their neurotypical peers, revealing a gap that traditional workplace systems often fail to address.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ron Sosa—neuroinclusive leadership coach, international speaker, author, and Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Through his work with Syn-APT Neuroinclusive Leadership, Ron is helping organizations and individuals move beyond surface-level solutions to tackle the real, often invisible challenges of modern work: overthinking, overadapting, masking, and chronic burnout.This conversation challenges a common assumption: that inclusion is simply about accommodations. Instead, Ron introduces a transformative idea—what if we redesigned work itself?We explore what that looks like in practice:• Why proactive communication (like sharing agendas and expectations in advance) can unlock performance• How flexible environments empower people to do their best work—not just more work• The importance of multiple feedback channels that align with different thinking and communication styles• And how normalizing sensory supports can shift workplaces from tolerable to truly sustainableAs Ron puts it, “We so often see asking for accommodations as a negative—but it’s actually an employee advocating for their productivity.”Backed by emerging research and grounded in lived experience, this episode reframes burnout not as a personal failure—but as a systems design issue. If leaders want better outcomes, they need better environments.Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or navigating your own career, this conversation will challenge how you think about productivity, performance, and what it really means to create a workplace where people can thrive. For more information: https://www.syn-apt.me/ LinkedIn: @RonaldSosa

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      56 min
    • Superfoods at Scale: How Jeff Fenster and everbowl Are Reinventing Fast Food

      The Quick Service Restaurant industry remains the largest

      segment of the American foodservice sector, generating hundreds of billions in
      annual revenue and operating nearly 200,000 locations nationwide. Its dominance
      has long been fueled by convenience, affordability, and deep cultural relevance
      in everyday American life, according to  Statista.

      But what happens when a founder challenges the idea that

      “fast food” has to mean unhealthy food?

      This week, I sit down with Jeff Fenster, founder

      and CEO of everbowl, the rapidly growing superfood franchise redefining what
      convenience food can look like in America. Built on the belief that
      nutrient-dense, high-quality food should be both affordable and accessible, Jeff
      has transformed everbowl from a Southern California startup into one
      of the most talked-about emerging brands in the fast-casual space.

      Under Jeff’s leadership, everbowl has served more than five

      million customers and continues to attract over 50,000 new consumers every
      month. Through a vertically integrated sourcing strategy that connects directly
      with harvest communities around the world, he’s reshaping how superfoods are
      sourced, distributed, and scaled for the modern consumer.

      In this conversation, Jeff shares the entrepreneurial

      mindset behind building a category-defining brand, the operational systems
      required to scale a franchise nationally, and why the future of the QSR
      industry may belong to companies that can combine convenience with genuine
      nutrition. We also discuss leadership, supply-chain innovation, franchising,
      consumer behavior, and what it takes to democratize healthier food choices at
      scale.

      From procurement and construction efficiencies to product

      innovation and culture-building, Jeff offers a behind-the-scenes look at what
      it really takes to disrupt one of the most competitive industries in America.

      If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, franchising,

      operational excellence, consumer trends, or the future of food, this is a
      conversation you won’t want to miss.

       

       

      For more information: https://www.everbowl.com/

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      39 min
    • Redefining Success Advocacy, Inclusion, and the Journey of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome

      According to the National Institutes of Health, parent

      advocacy is the single strongest predictor of how many services children with
      intellectual and developmental disabilities receive. That reality becomes
      deeply personal in this powerful and heartfelt conversation with Sean Adelman
      and his daughter Devon Adelman.

      Sean is an orthopedic trauma surgeon, Air Force veteran,

      novelist, and graphic novel author who never expected his life would be
      transformed by a diagnosis of Trisomy 21, more commonly known as Down syndrome.
      As the first person in his family to earn a professional degree, Sean believed
      years of medical education and military discipline had prepared him for almost
      anything. But when his daughter Devon was born during his surgical residency,
      he quickly realized that neither medicine nor life experience had equipped him
      to navigate the realities of raising a child with an intellectual disability.

      Growing up as a military child, Sean had little exposure to

      individuals with developmental disabilities, and the expectations society
      placed on people with Down syndrome at the time were painfully limited. What
      followed was a journey of advocacy, uncertainty, growth, and ultimately
      transformation—not just for Devon, but for their entire family.

      Today, Devon is a thriving athlete, coach, employee, and

      independent adult who has become a tireless self-advocate. Together, Sean and
      Devon share how challenging assumptions, raising expectations, and embracing
      inclusion can radically reshape lives and communities. Their story is not
      simply about disability—it is about redefining success, discovering resilience,
      and understanding how our perceptions of others can either limit or empower
      human potential.

      This episode explores the emotional realities families face

      after a diagnosis, the importance of parental advocacy, the gaps that still
      exist in healthcare and education systems, and why storytelling has the power
      to change cultural understanding. Sean also discusses how his experiences as
      both a surgeon and a father inspired him to write novels and graphic stories
      that help audiences connect with the humanity behind disability and inclusion.

      If you have ever questioned what true success, independence,

      or belonging really means, this conversation will challenge and inspire you in
      profound ways.

       

      For more information: https://www.raiseexpectations.com/eximius/

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      51 min
    • From Family Crazy to Family Calm: Rebuilding Connection, Communication, and Unity at Home

      What happens when the stress of parenting slowly replaces
      the friendship, intimacy, and teamwork that once held a marriage together? For
      many couples, the transition into parenthood introduces emotional exhaustion,
      communication breakdowns, and daily tension that quietly reshapes the
      atmosphere of the home. Research consistently shows that marital satisfaction
      often declines after children enter the picture, leaving many families
      struggling to maintain emotional connection while navigating the demands of everyday
      life.

      According to research from the Gottman Institute,

      approximately 66% to 70% of married couples experience a significant decline in
      marital satisfaction within the first three years after having children.
      Additional findings suggest that nearly 47% of parents admit they remain
      together primarily for the sake of their children despite feeling emotionally
      disconnected from one another. These realities highlight how unresolved
      conflict, chronic stress, and ineffective communication can quietly transform
      the emotional climate of a household.

      At the same time, families overwhelmingly recognize the

      importance of emotional connection and partnership inside the home. Research
      from the Pew Research Center found that nearly 70% of American parents consider
      open communication and emotional connection “very important” to a successful
      marriage. Additionally, 62% of married adults identified sharing household
      responsibilities as a major contributor to marital satisfaction and long-term
      relationship stability.

      In this insightful and deeply practical episode, relational

      counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist Jan Talen shares how
      families can move from emotional chaos to emotional calm through intentional
      communication, relational awareness, and practical behavioral tools. Drawing
      from more than 35 years of counseling experience, Jan introduces listeners to
      the “DNA Way to Communicate,” a framework designed to help couples rebuild
      unity, reduce conflict, and create a calmer emotional environment for both
      marriage and parenting.

      Through her “Family Crazy to Family Calm” approach, Jan

      explains how couples can begin by clearly defining the desires and dreams they
      have for their marriage and family, learning the necessary relational skills
      required to strengthen connection, and intentionally applying those skills in
      everyday life. Her work focuses on helping couples become a steady, united
      parenting team while creating space for wisdom, emotional safety, and long-term
      relational health inside the home.

      This conversation explores the realities many couples

      quietly face after children enter the picture, the emotional cost of unresolved
      tension within a household, and why calm communication is often one of the
      greatest gifts parents can offer both their marriage and their children. Jan
      also discusses the importance of practical emotional skills, integrating
      spiritual principles when desired, and helping families create sustainable
      habits that foster emotional resilience and lasting connection.

      Whether your household feels overwhelmed by stress, strained

      by communication challenges, or simply disconnected from the peace you once
      envisioned for your family, this episode offers practical guidance, hope, and
      actionable tools for creating healthier relationships and a calmer home
      environment.

       

       

      For more information: https://www.usandkids.com/

      Take the Quiz: https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/marriage-assessment

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      1 hr 2 min
    • Taming the Tech Beast — Why the Future of AI Is Human Centered Leadership with Noah Landow

      As organizations race to adopt AI and navigate rapid digital
      transformation, a troubling paradox is emerging. According to LinkedIn, 93%
      of IT leaders say they’re confident in their AI governance—yet 29% admit AI has
      already exposed sensitive, unauthorized data. At the same time, nearly half
      of finance leaders (48%) are being asked to adopt new technologies under tight
      headcount constraints, forcing a sharper focus on cost-effective, secure
      solutions.

      So, what’s really driving competitive advantage in 2026?

      It’s no longer just the technology.

      It’s the people.

      Research continues to reinforce this shift. A recent study

      by Deloitte found that while 59% of organizations are still taking a
      technology-first approach to AI, those companies are 1.6x more likely
      to fall short of expected returns compared to those that prioritize a
      human-centered strategy. Meanwhile, insights from McKinsey & Company show
      that 48% of CFOs are focused on navigating inflation and regulatory
      pressure while adopting new technology, and 44% are prioritizing
      cost reduction—making clarity, not complexity, the true currency of
      leadership.

      In this episode, we sit down with Noah Landow, CEO of

      Macktez, who has spent nearly 30 years helping founders and executives “tame
      the tech beast.”

      Noah doesn’t just solve technical problems—he redesigns how

      organizations think about technology.

      With a background rooted in architecture and design, his

      philosophy is simple but powerful:
      Technology should have structural integrity—it should support both the
      people and the mission it serves.

      Through his work, Noah helps leaders:

        But what makes this conversation truly unique is how Noah

        connects technology leadership to seemingly unrelated disciplines:

          Because in a world where AI is rapidly becoming ubiquitous

          and replicable, the real differentiator isn’t the tools—it’s how humans use
          them.

          This episode challenges a critical assumption:

          What if the organizations winning with AI aren’t the most advanced
          technically, but the most aligned culturally?

           

          For more information: https://macktez.com/

          Discover More: https://noahlandow.com/

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          1 hr 8 min

        About Lets Have This Conversation

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        Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large…