Lets Have This Conversation

Lets Have This Conversation

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Lets Have This Conversation episodes

  • Developing High Performance Leaders with: Rob Kalwarowsky

    According to a recent survey conducted by Gallup only 11% of leaders and CEO’S believe they have a deep enough talent pool to train others, on their teams to assume leadership roles when its time to transition. Rob Kalwarowsky is determined to change this narrative. He’s a High-Performance Leadership Coach. Rob specializes in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Rather than traditional leadership coaching, Rob blends neuroscience, mindset coaching, high-performance leadership strategies with cutting-edge technology & data to provide a clear path to building a high-performing team - or to turn around an under-performing team. It’s the same way professional sports teams combine high-performance coaching, technology, and analytics to build a winning sports team. He joined me this week to tell me more.


    For more information: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/
    LinkedIn: @RobKalwarowsky

    Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-leadership-launchpad-project/id1530978841

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    28 min
  • Simplifying Smart Homes with: Andrew Valyear
    Statista reports: The number of smart homes is forecast to grow and surpass the 350 million mark by 2023. Smart speakers are the most widely known market segment, of which around 320 million were in use in 2020. The size of the installed base is set to double by 2024. If you want to become well-versed in smart homes, then leveraging the expertise of Andrew Valyear would be a supremely smart idea. He's the president of  Uplynk where they  work with home builders, developers, businesses and homeowners. They specialize in creating award winning smart homes in the Greater Toronto Area. Valyear has created a process called the "Get Method" which helps home builders create award winning smart homes so they can capture the next generation of home buyers.

    Have any of these questions or thoughts ever played in your mind?

    - How can we differentiate our homes from the competition

    - Why are smart home products so confusing? I wish I had a smart home expert on my team
    - How can we create smart homes that actually improve our clients lives?
    - How can I offer smart home solutions when I know so little about them?
    - Smart homes are confusing I don't even know where to start.

    Valyear says” If you have asked yourself any of those questions above, then you are not alone. You also shouldn't blame yourself either. The tech industry is very confusing and misleading and large tech companies’ prey upon people who don't know what to look for.

    That is why we created our signature method, so we can demystify the smart home industry for our clients and allow them to create award winning smart homes that are amazing to live in.”

    He joined me this week to tell me more.

    For more information: https://uplynk.ca/

    LinkedIn: @AndrewValyear

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    38 min
  • Travis Talbot: “Hospitality is an Emotional Experience “

    Unforeseen circumstances provide an opportunity for advancement, innovation, and a fresh perspective. For the hospitality industry: Labour shortages and the continuing effects of COVID-19 dominated the hospitality industry in 2021. However, 2022 is shaping up to be far more fulfilling — and profitable — as the industry figures out how to fulfill customer expectations without compromising safety. According to www.hubinternational.com. One industry expert who knows the ins and outs of the hospitality industry is Travis Talbot. Travis 'T-bone' Talbot is a Shambling Nomad, Prolific Consultant, Eccentric Coach, Goodwill Champion, and a much-loved, multi-archetypal persona in the hospitality and entertainment arenas.

    Travis' drive is fuelled by an obsession for all things food, drink, restaurants, goodwill, and a mission to bring authentic and inspiring hospitality back to the trade. He is eager to contribute to the conversation surrounding messaging which inspires seasoned executives and aspiring entrepreneurs alike that are motivated to level up and expand their horizons.

    A banter with Travis is an opportunity to share a refreshingly awkward chuckle over riotous yet relatable stories from a modern-day outlaw with a few epic wins to boast, and a portfolio of blockbuster fails. In addition, to a cache of tragicomic chronicles, he has a knack for stimulating the business grey matter with his atypical insights and outlooks.

    With over 500 concept developments in resorts, hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues worldwide, Travis fathoms both the business mechanics and the human elements of hospitality. He describes his formula for success as "A combination of sociology, behavioral economics, EQ/HQ, scar tissue, and a few breathtaking bottles of cabernet."

    Travis has worked with some of the most notable organizations in the hospitality industry from coast-to-coast. He joined me this week to tell me more.

    For more information: www.hospitalityarts.group

    Follow: @TboneTalbot

    LinkedIn: @Travis Talbot

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    39 min
  • Healing the Anxiety, Depression & Chronic Pain Rooted in Trauma with Greg Wieting

    According to a 2021 study at UC Berkeley, 72% of entrepreneurs in this sample self-reported mental health concerns. Entrepreneurs were significantly more likely to report a lifetime history of depression (30%), ADHD (29%), substance use conditions (12%), and bipolar diagnosis (11%)

    Greg Wieting is a healer who helps leaders and entrepreneurs heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma they can't think or talk their way out of.

    He is the founder of PRISMA – a framework overlaying trauma, neuroscience, and energy medicine with somatic and mindfulness-based practices. He developed this while healing his own anxiety, depression, and chronic pain rooted in trauma. This included unraveling a severe spinal curvature and standing three inches taller today!

    Over the last two decades, Greg has helped thousands heal through his one-on-one practice and has certified hundreds of healthcare professionals in his methodology. His new online course and community now make healing practical and accessible to all.

    Greg has spoken at The Institute of Noetic Sciences about energy medicine, The California Institute of Integral Studies about trauma-informed touch, the California Academy of Sciences on neuroplasticity and brain health, and Hive Global Leaders on the intersection of healing, spirituality and entrepreneurship.

    He discusses leadership, healing and his journey with equity, diversity, and inclusion on That’s Not How That Works podcast.

    Greg’s been featured in Elephant Journal and Gay In America and has appeared in Mantra Magazine and 24Life. He has presented and written about trauma-informed healing for The Breathe Network and has been interviewed by Montana Public Radio. He joined me this week to tell me more.


    For more information: https://www.gregwieting.com/
    Facebook: @GregWieting
    Instagram: @greg_wieting

    LinkedIn: @GregWieting

    Find out more https://www.prismamethod.com/

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    26 min
  • Using Fitness as Motivation to Help Individuals Achieve Their Goals with: Sandy Joy Weston

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports:  More than 60 percent of U.S. women do not engage in the recommended amount of physical activity. More than 25 percent of U.S. women are not active at all. Physical inactivity is more common among women than men. Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies over 30 years. Early in her career she became the first female trainer for the Philadelphia Flyers and spent many years as a media personality and as Philadelphia NBC10's Fitness Expert. She created the nationally recognized Philly Street Line Dance to help combat Philly’s “fattest city” label. For the past five years, Sandy has been focusing on SJW Productions, an international company whose main mission is to highlight all the positive in the world. She does this through her international podcasts, her books, Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow, My 30-Day Reset Journal and her programs and workshops. Sandy’s mission is to spread pure joy and inspire others to see their true power. She joined me this week to tell me more.

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

    LinkedIn: @SandyJoyWeston M.Ed.

    Instagram: @sandyjoyweston

    Twitter: @SandyJoyWeston

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    38 min
  • Levelling the Playing Field In Entrepreneurship with: Jared Yellin

    The diversification of ideas allows for the economic and creative engine of possibilities to be revved up. Which permits for the environment for small businesses to flourish and thrive.

    Jared Yellin is a parallel entrepreneur who focuses on launching companies that even the playing field.

    From marketing solutions to educational platforms, simple sales training, and so much more, Jared has supported over 100,000 small business owners over the past 10+ years. He brings a depth of knowledge on marketing and scaling a business (while “having it all”) that is not only diverse but is also extremely practical and proven. In fact, his no-nonsense style to growth allows people of all levels to thrive when it comes to meeting and exceeding their goals. Jared has several life-altering companies including SYNDUIT, the first marketing platform with content for your industry that is currently supporting over 40,000 small businesses from around the world. In June of 2020, Jared declared a new moonshot… Build, scale, and sell 10,000 tech companies in 10 years which led to the birth of Project 10K, the first tech ecosystem that co-founds tech companies with entrepreneurs from around the world.

    Jared is most proud of being a father of two beautiful children, Taylee and Ryker, and he has committed his life to doing whatever possible to create more freedom with his kids and beautiful wife, Lindsay. On Jared’s tombstone it will read… The man who helped other people accomplish more than they ever deemed possible while he, himself, accomplished the impossible that no one ever knew. He joined me this week to tell me more.

    For more information: https://project10k.com/

    Instagram: @jaredyellin

    LinkedIn: @JaredYellin

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    37 min
  • Dom Ritter "I Left My Wheelchair at Home to Travel the World as a Digital Nomad ”

    Worldwide, there are more than 300,000 babies born with neural tube defects each year. The total lifetime direct cost of care for a child born with spina bifida in the United States is estimated to be $791,900, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Furthermore, the National Library of Medicine reports Spina bifida is one of the most common types of neural tube defect, affecting an estimated 1 in 2,500 newborns worldwide. For unknown reasons, the prevalence of spina bifida varies among different geographic regions and ethnic groups.

    Dom J. Ritter lives with Spina bifida however, he says “It's a total bitch, but I never allowed it to stop me from following my dreams. Make no mistake, though. It's really hard work, having to push yourself and facing your fears every single day. But it's totally worth it, that sense of achievement ("I totally had the balls to do this") and freedom to choose your very own path.

    I want to inspire others who have experienced heavy losses & tragic setbacks, and help them out of this mess, and maybe along the way find new meaning and begin to live a life so much more awesome than before. Are you ready for the trip of your lifetime?” He joined me this week to tell me more.

    Twitter: @Punk_Therapist

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    42 min
  • The Convenience of the Luxury Travel Experience with: Shane Mahoney

    The global luxury travel market size was valued at $945.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during 2021-2027 to reach 1,198.3 billion in 2027 according to www.alliedmarketresearch.com Shane Mahoney started Lugos Travel to pursue his passion for interesting vacations. He felt that people were complacent about their vacations, and often opted for cruising and all-inclusive vacations because they offered little hassle, and almost no planning. Who has the time to plan an amazing vacation in a foreign land?

    That's when Lugos Travel was born.

    Lugos Travel is a small-group tour operation servicing the luxury market for exceptional experiences worldwide. They specialize in creating unique, high-touch experiences while ensuring safe travels. Each tour includes professional photography services, private transportation, private guides, 4* and 5* accommodations, and much more. In addition to the tours offered on our website, we can provide custom tours worldwide on an as-needed basis.

    The goal is to always ensure that their clients don't have to worry about quality, planning, logistics, or anything else - just settle down, enjoy the scenery and be a traveler, not a tourist. He joined me this week to tell me more.

    Interested in Luxury Travel? https://lugostravel.com/

    LinkedIn: @ShaneMahoney

    For more information: https://shanemahoney360.com/

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    46 min
  • Improving Psychological Safety & Growing Leadership Skills with Neil Pretty

    Forbes reports Workhuman's new study found that a mere 26% of workers felt psychologically safe during the pandemic and experienced higher levels of burnout, stress and greater feelings of loneliness. Neil Pretty is on a mission to change this. He’s  the CEO of Aristotle Performance and 2020 Vancouver Top 100 Innovator. Neil and his team have helped clients across 6 continents and multiple industries to build high psychological safety, learning and accountability. Focusing on innovative, scalable experiences for leaders and team development while building organizational capability has helped their clients develop higher performance, adaptability and belonging. Creating experiences that embody psychological safety and elevate the lives of individuals while driving business goals is what fills each day and feeds his curiosity. He joined me this week to tell me more.

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

    LinkedIn: @NeilPretty


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    27 min
  • Redefining Rehabilitation Services & Life Perspective with: Bob LaBrecque

    Are you a person of natural giving spirit do you regularly extend yourself to ensure you bring joy and happiness to other people?  Does it put a smile on your face to be of service to others?  I would without a shadow of a doubt of hesitation place Bob LaBrecque in this category.

    He’s constantly giving of himself to bring joy and peace to others.  These days LaBrecque is the owner of Align Case Management.

    Since their inception, Align Case Management has been focused on helping injured individuals. Case management is an option for busy practitioners who want temporary or case-long assistance. In most non-catastrophic cases, funding for case management services is problematic.

    Align's focus is to provide specific case management support for MVA, slip and fall, LTD and medical malpractice cases. Bob launched Align Case Management on a Full Time basis in July of 2019. Bob and his wife, Cindy, have been foster parents for CAS for 38 years. This experience continues to feed Bob's passion to assist individuals who are challenged to reach their full potential. After spending 35 years in the rehabilitation field, Bob is very excited to share his experience with injured individuals and their legal teams as they move their claims forward. He joined me this week to tell me more.

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

    LinkedIn:  @BobLaBrecque

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    47 min

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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…