The Keeping It Positive Podcast

Time flies when you’re having fun. We have an amazing guest joining us, the one and only Cole Dinsmore. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to go to university with this incredible human being. I’m so excited to catch up with him and reminisce about our university days. I’m also looking forward to hearing about all of his success and talking about his journey throughout his career.

It’s an honour have this amazing individual as a guest on this weeks podcast. Mike has been a dear friend since my university days. I don’t think I would be where I am without him. He made my university experience so much more memorable. He always had my back, and helped me anyway he could. I am forever grateful for his friendship. I have so much love for him.

It’s amazing to see all of the success, from climbing the corporate ladder and now being the director of sales for major accounts for ADP! He is also doing such an amazing job in his personal life, being a new father, and building an incredible life with his wife Britt! 

in this episode, we dive into a little bit of everything, growing up in Peterborough Ontario, university life, his career thus far, the sales industry overall, and so much more. 

I’m incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to sit down with such an inspiring individual on this week’s podcast. Mike Commito is truly one of a kind, a man driven by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to everything he takes on. His energy, heart, and dedication are contagious. In this episode, we dive into his remarkable journey, from his impactful work with Cambrian College, to his career as a talented author, his deep connection to the Sudbury community, and so much more.

I think anyone who knows this guy loves this guy, he’s the definition of a glue guy, so to speak. Wherever Al goes, you’ll find him with a smile and hear his contagious laugh from a mile away. He’s someone who genuinely cares about others, so selfless and kind-hearted.

I’m so grateful that these two amazing guys agreed to be guests on the podcast. Jeff and Scott are two people I look up to a tremendous amount. In this episode, we dive into Mine Rescue in general, their positions with Ontario Mine Rescue, and why the work is so important.

This week’s guest is another incredible human being: Jordan Pennington! We first met during our time at Laurentian University. I was giving a speech at the residence banquet when Jordan received an award for his outstanding initiative. In his first year, he brought back and created the university’s campus emergency response team to ensure that students living in residence would feel safe at any time of day or night.

This week’s guest is an extraordinary person and an ambitious business owner. I’ve had the privilege of building a friendship with this amazing guy in university as we took the same program. Ty has had an impressive career thus far, and he’s just getting started. From an outstanding academic background to working with the Edmonton Oilers, he has now gone on to run multiple businesses, including recreational hockey leagues and a successful private tour company in Alberta. 

Please note that we had some technical difficulties uploading the podcast, it could not save properly, therefore some parts might sound a little different!

Wayne is someone I look up to a tremendous amount. His outlook on life, work ethic, and respect for everyone he meets are truly impeccable, and he is such an amazing human being. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything, his early stages in life, his journey in sports, coaching, and living a healthy, active lifestyle. We also dive into his second chance at life and how important it is to maintain a positive attitude and a great mindset.

This is a human being I’ve looked up to a tremendous amount for so long, ever since we first met. Ben is wise beyond his years, and what he has been able to accomplish thus far, not only in his life but in his professional hockey career, has been nothing short of amazing. He recently became a Calder Cup champion as the Manager of Team Services and Communications with the AHL Abbotsford Canucks. His journey through sport is a true story of determination and hard work. From starting as a manager for the Laurentian hockey team, to founding their analytics department, to becoming an OHL scout, and eventually working his way up to the pros, Ben deserves every accolade and all the recognition. He is incredibly smart, so respectful toward others, and works tirelessly. He deserves all the success in the world, and so much more

We finally got him! This is someone I look up to a tremendous amount. His go all in mentality is truly inspiring. Jer was recently promoted to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Ottawa Senators, a role he absolutely deserves, and then some. He is also the co-founder of Momentous Athletics, located in Carrying Place, Ontario.