“Kids laugh up to 300 time a day. Adults laugh up to 17.” and Greg Kettner is on a mission to change that. For over 12 years Greg has engaged brands including SAP, Coco-Cola, Ford of Canada, Business Objects, 2010 Winter Olympics, and the Vancouver Canucks. Greg now speaks with companies to lower employee stress and to increase profit and productivity through improving company culture with humour. Steph and Greg dive into his start in sales and his many career pivots that have brought him to his job in humour today. Greg has lived life with the attitude that, “If you don’t ask you are never going to know”. From landing his job at the Canucks with no experience, to performing in front of a crowd of 3,500 people 6 months after starting stand-up comedy — Greg is not afraid to take a chance and to ask for what he wants. In a time when many of us are required to pivot, to create, and to look for what’s next — Greg is an example of what is possible when we take a chance. Show Links:Visit Greg’s website: www.gregkettner.comThe Humor Lab: https://tinyurl.com/humorlab

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Kellie Davidson is the founder of Fare Well and an entrepreneur committed to living the good life her brand promotes. Fare Well is an insulated products brand, designed for your next adventure. Kellie and Steph chat about weathering COVID-19 as a new business owner, why she moved from Vancouver to California, and the difference between building brands for large companies and being an entrepreneur. Fare Well was born from eco-anxiety and the levels of obesity Kellie observed living in the United States. Her hope is to inspire people to eat and prepare whole foods. Her products are Vegan, BPA free, and designed for ultimate functionality. Kellie’s business and life are fuelled by intentionality, and driven by service. Kellie, you inspire us with your willingness to take on challenges with clarity, passion, and enthusiasm!“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” — Walt DisneyShow Links:Kellie on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliedavidson/Fare Well on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/farewellco_/Check out Fare Well online: https://farewellco.com

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Mark is the man behind the IG @createthelove and podcast host of ‘The Mark Groves Podcast’. From a pharmaceutical rep to a human connection specialist, committed to providing no BS relationship advice, Mark riffs with Steph on identity, change, and how our behaviour differs between work and home. Mark and Steph explore the beginnings of Mark’s transition into entrepreneurship, and how he came to embrace ‘love’ in the brand of his business; “When I woke up in a relationship and asked; ‘How did I get here?’ that led to me to ask; ‘How did I get here?’ in everything. You start to see: ‘Is this my story or the story I was taught to want?’” Mark analyzes our need to fit in, and how it is evolutionarily programmed into us to want to belong — this is why rejection feels so painful. Our attempt to avoid this pain response leads us to abandon parts of ourselves in order to be accepted. Marks believes that becoming conscious of this is part of an awakening. It is terrifying to declare what we want - in life, in work, and in a relationship - because others may not approve of it. This is why entrepreneurship is so terrifying. It is a vulnerable act of putting oneself out into the world. “So much healing occurs in the vulnerability that is required to put yourself out there”. Tune in to be inspired to be vulnerable, to embrace change and to find a little more self-acceptance.“When we have a hard time accepting the transitions of someone else, and who they were — it’s because we haven’t held space for who we are”. Show Notes: Mark on IG: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/The Mark Groves Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/mark-grovesMatt on The Mark Groves Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/mark-groves/matt-corker-are-you-real-at-workWhat Mark is reading: Taking Sexy Back —How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want Mark’s favourite IG to follow: https://www.instagram.com/cabinporn/

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Matt and Steph are back on the pod together this week to discuss navigating uncertain times. They cover how to lead others through uncertainty, as well as managing our relationship with ourselves and our goals as the world becomes increasingly unpredictable. Matt talks leading through uncertainty; A lot of the content available online is recycled tips on how to work remotely, but “there is a difference between leading remotely and leading through uncertainty”. And the reality is that “we’ve always led with uncertainty, yet we were under a veil, thinking that we knew how to predict the future”. There is no rule book for your business, and now we no longer have past-based evidence to give us confidence in business decisions. It is time to step into our conviction and leadership when making difficult decisions. Steph asks: What can we create in or communities to work together? “If you have the means and the resources to support and uplift other people, now is the time to do it, now is the time to raise your hand, now is the time to press send”. Because the changes that you make now will be necessary for the economy and our communities on the other side. Discouraged with delayed by-when’s and cancelled events? Tune in to hear Matt and Steph’s take on getting courageous and creative in response. Some things are being cancelled or postponed, but new digital events and opportunities are abundant — pivot, don’t give up. Show Links: Check out our bonus Corkboard for tips on leading from home: https://mailchi.mp/thecorker.co/leadfromhome

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Kyle and Brent Pease are Ironman triathletes, authors, and co-founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation. The pair competed in the 2018 Kona World Championships - becoming the second ever able + disabled duo to cross the finish line. The Pease brothers started racing together in 2011 with the St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Florida. They raced for 7 years as a pair before competing in Kona, completing 3 Ironman races along the way. They discuss what it’s like being on the journey together: “That’s what we love so much about this. We get to be on that journey together, and training is a big part of it. We decided early on that this was not going to just be: ‘How strong can Bret get to carry a human?’ but: ‘How strong can both of us get mentally and physically?’”Brent trains 25 hours a week, training over-distance to account for the extra time it takes on race-day to complete the course together. Tune in to hear how Kyle prepares for race day, and how he takes on the role of coach to support and encourage his brother across the finish line. Kyle and Brent founded the Kyle Pease Foundation two months after completing their first triathlon. They were overcome with the feeling of crossing the finish line, and immediately began thinking of ways to support others to join them. They have since supported 84 individuals across 500 finish lines.Listen to hear what is next for the brothers, how their journey has impacted their lives beyond sport, and what is making their hearts beat faster. “Worry about 9 seconds at a time. The 3 seconds you just finished, the 3 seconds you’re in, and the 3 seconds you’re about to start.” Show Links:https://www.kylepeasefoundation.orghttps://www.instagram.com/walkingwithkp/https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Finish-Brent-Pease/dp/1643073982/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=beyond+the+finish&qid=1556563507&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Steph Jagger is the author of ‘Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self Discovery’ — a memoir about how she skied around the world, and discovered who she was. “During my ski trip, the mountains both broke me and rebuilt me. It was the avalanche of my life. A rush, a burial, and a resurrection. I went from being a participant, a do-what’s-expected kinda gal, to a woman who holds court in her very unrestrained life.” Jagger and Steph riff on how she tunes into her intuition to live an intentional life, while still running a company. She describes what it’s like simultaneously being confronted by the most beautiful landscapes and her darkest inner demons, and the resulting shift in her relationship to her ego. Since completing the massive goal of skiing around the world, Steph felt the pressure of the question “what’s next?” — she has since reframed her goal setting and asks “what is it time for now?” “If the goal is to be and feel a certain way in life, the question becomes how do I step into that in this very moment?” Show Links: https://www.stephjagger.comUnbound: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062418104/unbound/Jagger on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/stephjagger/

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Joss Biggins is a Socially Responsible Investment Advisor, fellow podcast host, and really good young person. Steph and Joss riff on why age is a variable, social media, and how he takes care of himself so that he shows up as his best. “It’s really hard to be a really good ‘old person’, but it’s really easy to be a really good ‘young person’” — tune in to find out why! As a human in his early 20s, Joss has had to renovate his relationship to social media. He discusses the rules and parameters he sets for himself for his mental wellbeing, while acknowledging the opportunity to connect and craft your narrative when social is used as a tool. His current focus is on creating vs. consuming, adding value to the space without scrolling mindlessly. Joss is committed to hygiene beyond the basics, and encourages listeners to reconsider baseline health to include the physical, mental, and emotional. Tune in to hear all of Joss’ tips and lifestyle hacks to live a successful and fulfilling life in your 20s. Show Links: Joss on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/jossbiggins/?hl=enThink Space Pod: https://www.instagram.com/thinkspacepodcast/?hl=en

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Steph met Josie earlier this year at the nuun retreat in California, where the two cycled together, and Steph was blown away by Josie’s speed, power, and agility - all achieved with one hand on the handle bars. Steph and Josie dive into what it feels like growing up with one hand, and how she coped with feeling different and like an outsider. In the end, Josie wouldn’t want it any other way, and credits her disability with her independent spirit and self-assurance today. In an act of courage, Josie quit her job to chase an enormous dream - to go to the paralympics only a year after picking-up a bike. She attributes her progress and success as a cyclist to her friends, who encourage her to push her limits. Josie discusses prosthetics, and why she is considering trying one again after writing them off as a young person due to the limits of technology. Tune in to be inspired by this incredible athlete and to hear how she is overcoming her limiting beliefs, and owning her abilities and superpowers. Show Links: Josie on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/sandy.egg.jo/

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Kristen is a 3x All American, 2 x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball. A 7 year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University …before leaving Princeton for Whoop!Kristen and Steph dive into why Kristen thinks WHOOP is an important tool and her draw to the company.WHOOP can be used to understand “how the body is actually working, and how you can leverage the signals that are being sent to you and apply those to your daily life and your behaviour, and to build habits that ultimately lead to a happier and healthier existence”Kristen has always been in the business of supporting athletes achieve and harness their truest and highest potential. In joining WHOOP, she has found a team with a shared passion for unlocking human performance. WHOOP has provided Kristen the opportunity to confirm what she suspected about the factors which support human performance, while gaining her access to medical teams, tactical athletes, as well as meaningful data on the athletes she has been working with for years.Listen in to hear why sleep is so important to human performance, and how we can optimize our rest to live happier, more effective lives. Kristen may just convince you that it’s okay to be a little selfish to achieve a more balanced and proportional daily life so that you can show up fully for the people you love. Show Links:Steph’s favourite WHOOP podcasts:https://www.whoop.com/the-locker/podcast-5-kristen-holmes-vp-performance-ncaa-champion-coach/https://www.whoop.com/the-locker/podcast-50-holiday-travel-hacks-nutrion-reduce-stress/https://www.whoop.com/the-locker/podcast-57-naps-improve-recovery/WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com

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Lorie and Matt are at the mic this week to talk all things love, acceptance, and company culture. Lorie is co-founder and CEO of Spark Creations, with a mission to bring more love and compassion into the workplace. Lorie works with teams and individuals to create company cultures that allow humans to feel more loved and included in the workplace. She began her personal journey 10 years ago, which led to her facilitation of women’s retreats. The feedback she received was that the conversation and connections that were happening on the retreats, are needed in the workplace. Lorie left her career, and began her work on bringing love into company culture.Lorie’s heart-beat-inducing project is her book: Love First, The Rest Will Follow. Her hope for the book is that it will leave the reader feeling more connected to their true love, themself. Listen in to hear why it is important to bring your whole self to work and why intention matters. “If people loved and had radical acceptance of who they are and they lived from a place of pure love, they can then share that love with others” Show Links: Keep up with Lorie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriecorcuera/https://www.instagram.com/loriec8/BC Workplace Culture Scan Reporthttp://sparkcreationsinc.com/culture-report/DisruptHR YVRhttps://www.thecorkercollective.com/portfolio_page/disrupt-hr-june-6th/

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