Rob Edel, Nicola Wealth Chief Investment Officer, joins host Ethan Astaneh to provide a recap on the markets in the second quarter of 2021.

They discuss two large concerns; the COVID-19 Delta variant and global warming, including how they are similar yet different, their effects on the economy and what is being done to fight the two. They also talk about economic recovery, the threats to the markets and the benefits of immigration.

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As a person hits the different phases of life, their financial needs change. In this episode, Senior Financial Advisor Ron Haik and Financial Advisor Ethan Astaneh walk through the different phases of the financial life cycle. They discuss what to consider, where you should be at and what comes next at each stage.

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With the Tokyo Olympics quickly approaching, the pursuit of excellence comes front of mind as the world unites to watch our athletes achieve their goals. But how does that pursuit of excellence translate into the business world, where there is a common ambition to accomplish goals and also leave a legacy?

Host Ron Haik speaks with Adam Kreek, leading executive business coach, entrepreneur and Olympic gold medalist. They discuss his experience as a high-performance athlete, what goes into winning on the world stage, both in athletics and in business, and the important life lessons he has gained along the way.

Private Debt is a newer asset class that grew out of the 2008 financial crisis and has grown quickly since. 

With all the noise surrounding private debt and working to demystify what this asset class is, Jurgen van Vuuren, Senior Director, Private Debt at Nicola Wealth joins host Ethan Astaneh. They discuss what this asset class is, the pitfalls and opportunities, and how Nicola Wealth as a firm approaches investing in this up-and-coming market. 

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Currently, there are over 40.2 million modern-day slaves, the most there has ever been in history. So how did this happen, and what can we do about it? Host Victoria Emslie speaks with Anu George Canjanathoppil, CEO of International Justice Mission.

They discuss Anu's personal story that led her to so passionately fight for justice, and what motivates and keeps her going in such a difficult field. They also talk about the work she and her team are doing, how they identify and have freer over 10,000 slaves and what you can do to end modern-day slavery.

As the world has moved online, having an online presence has become increasingly important. Host Mark Therriault speaks with keynote speaker and business coach Debra Jasper on how to engage your brand's audience through your presentations in a virtual format. 

In this episode, they focus on presentations in the virtual world, how to effectively engage your audience even as they have the internet at their fingertips and how you can be a more effective leader in a remote workplace. You won't want to miss this insightful discussion. 

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Warren Buffet once said, “I want to give my kids enough so that they feel they can do anything but not so much that they do nothing." In this episode, Senior Financial Advisor Ron Haik and Financial Advisor Ethan Astaneh unpack how best to maintain that delicacy.

They discuss the life cycle and how to gift at each stage of your children's lives, including how to have those conversations. They also go into different tax vehicles and planning techniques, the best way to ensure giving is fair and uplifting regardless of circumstance, and how to handle difficult family situations such as divorce and addiction.

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Host Ron Haik speaks with Robin Esrock, a successful global adventurer, travel writer, bestselling author and international TV personality who has been featured on OLN, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes to name a few. 

They discuss Robin's journey and how an accident and an open mind started his worldwind career, the power of stepping out of your comfort zone, what he found from asking over 1700 people the same three questions throughout his travels and some exciting moments he’s had along the way.

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Rob Edel, Nicola Wealth Chief Investment Officer, joins host Ethan Astaneh to provide a recap on the markets in the first quarter of 2021 and the economic recovery. 

They discuss the stock markets and potential false positives, why the real estate market has gone up despite the absence of immigration, potential inflation increases, cryptocurrency and making an environmental impact through investing. 

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One of the biggest changes that have resulted from the pandemic is the way businesses operate. What was originally supposed to be a few weeks of sheltering in place has now passed its one-year anniversary, completely changing the way we work.

With the uncertainties businesses, leaders and their employees have faced, burnout and decreased motivation have come to the forefront in many workplaces. So how can leaders support their teams and provide a mentally healthier work environment, especially in a virtual world?

Sasja Chomos, President of Dynamic Achievement joins host Mark Therriault to talk about self-care, burnout, performance and ways to better support both yourself and your team through these times.

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