The brother x sister duo are back at the mic together this week to talk about the art and power of an introduction. They recognize our tendency to play small and vague when introducing ourselves, and we (often women) feel that strong introductions will be perceived as arrogant. Matt suggests that we should get more specific, and come equipped with stories. And Steph commits to stop playing the comparison game when introducing herself among peers. The purpose of an introduction is to provide context that is quick and accurate. The goal is to communicate to the audience what authority you have to speak, and why your voice matters. And if you haven’t been specific or generous in your introductions before, there is power in knowing that you can always re-introduce yourself. “It is a powerful thing to say — this is who I am and this is why my voice matters.”Show Links:I Am Not An Easy Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bFHdkzqSZA

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Nate is the CEO and Co-founder of Rhone — a men’s athletic apparel company with the mission to inspire men to be better while also producing great product. Nate joins Steph on the pod from New York City amidst COVID protocols and Black Lives Matter protests to talk about why company culture matters and recruiting beyond a resume. “Recruiting off of a resume and telling that person to go to a top 5 business school — I have no interest in that.”When Nate approached Steph to recruit for open roles at Rhone — he requested that she recruit for kindness. His desire was to create a culture where kindness was expected and fostered. “My job and my responsibility as a leader is to set up a culture that makes it easy to be the best version of yourself”. Listen in to hear how Nate is building a world class business with kindness at its core, and why vulnerability in business matters. Show Links:https://www.rhone.com

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** Today’s podcast makes reference to violence and microaggressions towards racial and minority communities. If you are not in a place to hear that — please choose a different podcast episode. When you are ready to confront white violence against racial communities and minority groups — take a listen. Matt and Steph meet at the mic this week to reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement — coming off of mute and joining the conversation. They speak on the roles they want to take on in the fight against racism, what they are learning, and how to put perfection aside in order to continue to show up. “Perfection is part of oppression”The duo discuss white centering, racism in Canada, microaggressions and how to talk to friends and family about anti-racism. As leaders of The Corker Collective, they remain committed to getting uncomfortable, doing things differently, and remaining in the Black Lives Matter conversation. Show Links:Racial Equity Resource Guide: https://www.thecorkercollective.com/blog/racial-equity-resource-guide

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Dianne is the founder of Dope Mom Life — a creative content agency creating social media videos and strategy for brands while cultivating a relationship with multicultural communities. “Anything that I do with the rest of my life will be of service to my community.”Dianne was born and raised in Colorado, was an olympic hopeful, and is now a dope mom. Dianne explains to Steph what it was like growing up black in a conservative and predominantly white community, why she left corporate america to start her own business, and the challenges of being a black athlete who loves to be outdoors.“When we don’t see ourselves in certain spaces, we don’t believe we can do it.”Dianne is passionate about holding allies accountable after the hype has diminished on social media — to ensure that white people continue to use their voices when they see racial injustices and to continue to demonstrate that Black Lives Matter. “It’s time for us to continue to hold our allies and accomplices accountable to continue this fight long after this has died down … this is a fight that we have to continue to hold people accountable to because we can never get away from it … the main conversation I’ve been having outside of my community is that I am not new to this, I am true to this, ya’ll are just now seeing this.” Show Links:Dope Mom Life: Creative Content Agency: http://dopemomlife.comDope Mom Life on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/dopemomlife/Fund Black Businesses! https://ifundwomen.com/projects/how-support-fund-black-businesses

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Aaron De Jong is the founder of Movement108 and founder and CEO of movr. Aaron and Steph riff on the transition of Movement108 online, where his businesses are at as BC begins to reopen, and what Aaron predicts will happen in the health and wellness world in the months to come and beyond. Aaron dives into the possibility in uncertainty, and his vision for the new normal. The meaning of place is transforming as fitness moves online, and health and wellness is no longer tied to a physical space. Aaron has used this time as an opportunity to consider his role in this shift: “I want Movement108, and I want movr, and I want all of the things that I touch to be a part of helping people in the process of building a new normal.” As the world is constantly changing - Aaron remains optimistic and excited for what is to come - but recognizes the need for grounding and rest: “It’s allowing yourself to move into those zones of recovery, and actual rest, that will all of a sudden spark something that you didn’t know existed.” Steph and Aaron riff on motivation during COVID, and why touching your toes matters: “Do what you can with the information you have available. And then tomorrow do the same. And then the next day do the same. We should apply this to our health and to our movement practice — that is our motivation”. Tune in to hear why Aaron believes “studio and gym life is dead” and what he thinks will matter in the future. Show Links:movr: https://movewithmovr.comMovement108: https://www.movement108.com

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Stef Hanson is the Chief and Founder of WITSUP — a multimedia platform with everything you need to know about women in triathlon globally. Stef is usually the one asking the questions on the WITSUP Podcast, but this week we flip the script and get to hear her story. Steph and Stef riff on what sparked the beginning of WITSUP 10 years ago — and how the representation of Women in sport in the media has (and hasn’t) changed in the last decade. Stef reveals her most impactful interview, and who her dream interview subject would be. Listen in to hear how Stef is handling not knowing what is next, and how she is leaning into the unknown. As Stef is searching for drive in uncertain times, she is grounded by her purpose in constant education and discussion of women and sport in her mission to shift culture. “I don’t know [what’s next]... Some days I wish I knew, but then I look back on how I got to WITSUP, when I was… doing stuff because I loved it and knew it would lead somewhere, but I didn’t know where — and then it hit me, so I need to trust in the process.” Show Links:WITSUP pod: https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/WITSUP on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/witsupcom/Stef on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/stefhanson/

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Christine is an Intuitive Coach and Business Owner. She joins Steph on the pod this week to talk about how to manage life with less distractions. She describes what it means and feels like to have a rumble — and how a rumble can be used as a tool to tap into our intuition. As we have less to do and fewer ways to be distracted — the volume on the rumble is getting louder. Listen in for the techniques Christine uses to sit in the discomfort that arises in these times.Some of Christine’s favourite journal prompts to help you connect to yourself and to delve deeper into your intuition: “What would you have me know?”“What am I so afraid of?”“What is the rumble?”“What do I know that I am not listening to?”“What would my life look like if I was in total freedom?” Show Links:https://christinebanno.comChristine on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/christinebanno/

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Matt and Steph are back on the pod together this week to discuss how they are individually navigating the limitations of COVID. From how they are eating, hosting online dinner parties and sourcing supplements, to their favourite ways to sweat, to the things they miss the most about pre-COVID physical proximity. “The reason I loved teaching in a studio was because people were coming for something more than just the forms, just the breathing practices, just the meditation — those were always available to them online. They were coming for community, they were coming for connection, they were coming for that sense of accountability. There was something else about a class — I really miss people in the flesh. I really miss teaching”. Both Matt and Steph have experienced the range of emotions related to the pandemic and they talk through how they are coping with the day-to-day and leading through the stages of uncertainty.“My consistent practice is to practice what I preach, and so finding ways to recover faster, finding ways to be more responsible — that is the practice that I am in — and it’s nice to be walking the talk”. Tune in to catch up with the brother sister duo and visit us at thecorkercollective.com to keep up with all the ways The Corker Collective can support you and your team. Show Links:Practice with Matt online:https://linktr.ee/matt_corkerCoaching + Support from Team Corker: https://www.thecorkercollective.com/1-1-coaching The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker — https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920Matt on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_corker/Steph on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_corker/

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Ange Hartman is the General Manager at Turf and instructor of The Class by Taryn Toomey. Steph and Ange riff on the many big, courageous changes in her life to date — and the parallels between those times of transition and her experience of change amidst COVID. Ange spent 10 years living in the US - from Texas, to LA, to New York. In each place, she moved through uncertainty and loneliness, to establish routines and a feeling of home. In these experiences, she learnt how resilient she was, that everything is part of a bigger journey, and that “Home is where I am”. In all periods of change Ange has experienced similar stages of uncertainty. She moves from denial, frustration and sadness to surrender. In this allowing, she is able to move forward in the work. “As soon as I allowed that process to happen, a new way of being opened up for me”. Ange has worked with the TurF leadership team in handling the disappointments of COVID-19 — letting go of the hope of how things should be and creating space for new possibilities: “It’s that feeling of not being attached to what’s supposed to happen, and then from that place, everything starts to feel like a win.” Ange reflects on her connection to The Class, how she got started, and bringing the practice to Canada at Turf. Especially now, she acknowledges the importance of being at home in our bodies:“We process things through the body, for me, being engaged in my physical body allows me to be fully present.”Listen in to hear how Ange has moved through the anger and disappointment of COVID and into a place of creativity and learning — refusing to put self-development and her goals on hold, and transitioning into the next phase of possibility.Show Links:Ange on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/ange_hartman/TurF on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/turfliving/Groceries from TurF: https://turfgrocery.square.siteWorkout online with TurF: https://www.ourturf.com/pages/classes

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Lana and Steph — two passionate recruiters — discuss the changing recruiting landscape, why we need to take the shame out of getting fired, and designing a life you love based on whatever circumstances you are in. Ten years ago, when Lana began her career in recruiting, things worked a little differently. Networking was done face-to-face, or “belly-to-belly”, and you were expected to get to know candidates beyond the job description. Lana and Steph continue to love their work, and are committed to keeping candidate searches human. Lana has made a practice of embracing change, and she reflects on what candidates need to consider in the current economic landscape during COVID-19: “There will be change. Some of it you can control, and some of it you can’t. Now is an opportunity to get really clear on what matters to you — whether you are in the right role, or with the right company, or with the right team. Whether or not you want to shift careers entirely… Now is the time to embrace all of these changes, and these thoughts, and be really raw and honest with yourself”. Tune-in to listen in on how Lana stays inspired, how she embraces life’s shifts, and where she goes for her source of hope and positivity. Show links: Lana (and Jack) on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/lanabradshaw/

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