True Fit

My guest this week, Mona Malone, wears a lot of hats:  Chief Human Resources Officer at BMO, Mother, Wife... and the list goes on. I invited her to join me on the podcast to discuss her experience guiding a company of 45 thousand people to safety and how the shift to working from home has impacted her role as an executive, and as a mother.

These days, it goes without saying that working parents of young children have two full time jobs, and when you're working from home it's hard to separate the two.

We discuss the ways Mona prioritized the mental and physical health of herself and her employees at BMO, created new resources, and how they've uncovered opportunity throughout it all.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

Read my book, True Fit: How to Find the Right Job By Being You.

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

For most of us, the only time we'll hear from a lawyer is when we need one. But, the legal profession is really something that touches us all in so many capacities.

This week Tom Curry, Managing Partner at Lenczner Slaght and friend, joins me on the podcast to discuss how the professional services industry and law has handled itself through the pandemic.

How have veteran and young lawyers been thinking about pivoting, and how have they adapted to the new world?

Tom and I discuss the nitty-gritty of his firm's culture and who he thinks will come out on top.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

Read my book, True Fit: How to Find the Right Job By Being You.

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

Throughout July I brought on some wonderful guests who embody the theme of my podcast, and I asked them about how they are pivoting and adapting in their respective lives and careers. I love the idea of bringing people onto the show to cultivate ideas and share information, because this new world of ours is sure to rely on collaborative efforts.

In this episode, I take some time during a car ride to reflect on what I've learned from these conversations and how I'm using that information to navigate the world today.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

Read my book, True Fit: How to Find the Right Job By Being You.

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

New college graduate and long-time family friend, Taylor Murrell, joined me on this week's episode to have a candid conversation about entering the job market for the first time... during a pandemic!

The heart of my coaching practice has revolved around building your infomercial to give employers a clear idea of who you are and Taylor is a true testament to the power that lies in understanding who you are first and foremost.  So what does interviewing and training for a new job look like these days?

We discuss how building out her infomercial really worked for her, what it means to find the right job, and making an impact in interviews and her career everyday.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

Read my book, True Fit: How to Find the Right Job By Being You.

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

When I think about the theme of my podcast, I can't help but recognize the people who've truly embodied the term "pivot and adapt". In this new episode, Jackie Moss joins me as we discuss her incredible story of leaving the corporate world, experiencing loss, and ultimately starting her own company.

What is it like to risk everything and take the leap into entrepreneurship?
How does personal experience have an impact on a successful business concept?

This episode is sure to inspire.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

When we're thinking about investment and money management today, what are the smartest moves to make?

Long time friend and Equity Portfolio Manager, Wayne Deans, joins me on the podcast to discuss what investments are looking like today, and what they might look like post pandemic. It's easy to see the doom and gloom headed our economy's way, and fast, but there is good news!

So, where should those who are new to investment be putting their money, and maybe even more interestingly, what is Wayne doing with his?

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

My long-time friend David Rosenberg, Chief Economist & Strategist of Rosenberg Research & Associates Inc., joins me to discuss our post-pandemic world. We breakdown what our new normal will look like in terms of government spending, immigration and globalisation, and smart, personal investments.

How has job-hunting shifted?
What about up-and-coming retirees?

David's years of experience in economics and his constant pursuit of education make him the personification of my theme, Be You: The World Will Adjust, and the perfect guy to dissect these complex issues with.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

Jon Love builds and invests in Canada's top real estate and has been my go-to-guy for answering my questions about real estate and much more. I believe that real estate affects every part of our lives, from home to work, and to an even bigger picture in global economies. 
In a post-COVID world, what does this look like for individuals, companies, cities, and governments. Jon and I talk broadly about real estate and the direction we're heading in the new world. This is the first episode of my summer series featuring guests who personally embody my "Be You: The World Will Adjust" theme.

Please enjoy this candid conversation!

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

This week I couldn't help but be inspired by The Temptations and their song "Ball of Confusion". The lyrics today are so relevant, and it's a little scary to see history repeating itself. 
It's been interesting to watch how these days everyone is having the same conversations around making changes in our new normal, from our workdays to society at large. But, there's a lot of confusion as well. When it comes to adapting to our new normal, we're seeing the "extremes": in people who go all out, and people who don't do anything at all. 
Culturally, we're seeing people starting to judge others about the best ways to adapt to and change our new normal. And I get it, it's confusing to know where to be and how to be consistent. But, it's more important now than ever to stay open and think outside the box. In the episode, I discuss what those conversations are like, and how to stay engaged to change the new normal workday for the better.

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array

This episode I recorded earlier this year, but I thought was particularly relevant given the current global climate.

How do we decide to let things go, and that an issue isn't that big of a deal? Well, I can't just stand by and let things happen. Over-cooked steak? Misleading deal? It's time for you to stand up, even if it's just for the "little" things. In this episode I explain how important it is to address the injustices in your life, and how addressing these issues can ultimately benefit the greater good.

I also dive into my relationship to the underdog story and to fighting against the establishment, whether it's a sporting event or unrepresented and misunderstood individuals in a workplace. Why is the underdog consistently underestimated and undervalued?

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Be You: The World Will Adjust is a weekly, Toronto podcast hosted by leading adviser in recruiting and personal development coaching, Jim Beqaj. Take the first 20 minutes of your week to breakdown a roadblock in your life that’s keeping you from fulfillment. Every Monday morning, you’ll find trusted, honest advice without any sugar coating - and a thought to walk away with for the rest of the week.

Host: Jim Beqaj

For Recruiting: www.beqajinternational.com
For Performance Coaching :https://www.jimbeqaj.com/

Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array