Real Alert - Are you a Mompreneur and Struggling?  Then this is the podcast for you.  I am so excited to have an real, honest conversation with Jasmine Findlay who is balancing life as a  Mom.  Mortgage Agent.  Coach.  Mama.  Friend.  Truly redefining her version of Work-Life Balance and making it work.

A little history on Jasmine.  She started as an office admin to a broker 5 years ago, Jasmine has finally found her place in the world in the mortgage industry.  Surfing the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, she has had an amazing experience and formed great connections that have helped her grow her business, and her self, significantly over the last year. 

In this podcast we talk about:

• Tips & Tools to be a successful Mompreneur. 
• Benefits of taking a Mental Health Day when you need it.
• Quick Ideas to Improve your Mindset and Mood to get Recentered
• Power of Forgiveness as a Mother
• Abundance versus Scarcity Mindset

Interested in joining the 2022 Accountability Group, message me at [email protected]

On this podcast release, we have Kyra Koko Wong on as my guest.  AKA – Mrs. Unicorn Project.   Kyra is a VP at Manulife, who co-authored a new book called: “Pursuit 365”, and is also the creator of the Magical Unicorn Project which  is a movement that promotes unity and stands in support of those who are marginalized by inequality and injustice.  (see link below for further information)

This podcast is filled with positivity and inspiration.  A Raw conversation putting it all on the table.  If you need a little reminder to keep believing in yourself, then click below to start listening in now.  

Our podcast discussion covers: 

• How to think outside of the box when it comes to leadership.
• How to step into your boldness, uniqueness & your superpower to make a difference
• Why its so important to have women leaders who look at things with a different lens
• The Barriers and glass ceiling Kyra had to shatter to be where she is today
• Importance of Self Worth 
• How a positive mindset can transform your life & goals.
• How to be in the driver seat of your own destiny
• Find out more about the Unicorn Project https://magicalunicornproject.com/ 

Thank you Kyra for encouraging everyone to believe in themselves... Reminding us that there is magic inside of us.

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https://magicalunicornproject.com/ 

“I believe it’s important to recognize that what makes you different IS your superpower.  Don’t be afraid of being different – be afraid of being the same as everyone else!”  Kyra Wong

Great conversation with Yousry Bissada, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Capital Group on August 2, 2017. Mr. Bissada has more than 30 years of financial services experience focused on the mortgage industry and is a member of the Home Capital Group Board of Directors.

For those of you that know Yousry well, his 30 years of experience in the financial services space is filled with lessons, experience and as he puts it, constantly evolving and learning. Leadership is a lifelong learning process. Every great leader always looks for ways to improve. No one ever wakes up and says, “I know everything there is to know about leadership. I’m a perfect leader.”  

This episode we will discuss:

• Leadership Lesson Yousry has experienced over the last 30 years
• Yousry shares his best leadership quality and how it makes him successful.
• Reverse Mentorship and what he has learnt from mentors over his career.
• How Yousry thrives in role using Situational Leadership Style
• Yousry shares his biggest Leadership Mistake
• Why he gives the advice to “Forgive Yourself, Learn & Move On”
• Find out what Yousry highly recommend book on leadership

From the people that report into him and from my own person dealings with Yoursy, he is a complete class act.  An Inclusive and transparent leader always looking at helping those around him get to the next level and bring out the potential for those that he mentors.

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Megan McDonald is an award-winning salesperson, corporate executive, sales coach and speaker. Megan is currently the Vice President of Sales for MCAP Financial Corporation; the largest mortgage financing company in Canada. 

Get ready for a thought-provoking podcast that had me thinking for days on "Do Nice Leaders Finish Last" and I promise you that it will have you too.  

Key points from the podcast:

• Do Nice Leaders Actually Finish Last? Megan’s thoughts on Why Nice Leaders will finish first
• Future Generation of Leadership and how old ways of leading will need to evolve
• Power vs. Influence and the difference
• Taping out of hard Conversation.  What is Leadership Avoidance?
• Motivation, Validation or Good Enough
• Why the “Fish stinks from the head down” 
• Tools and thought provoking discussion on what you can change as a leader.
• Different Leadership Armor and strategies

Would love to hear your feedback so please tag me on Instagram or Facebook  with your aha moments and  biggest takeaways!   @barbaracookmcc

A little summer fun with The Mortgage Centre President, Rich Spence.  This fun podcast talks about what Rich wanted to be when he was growing up.  This will leave you motivated to just be yourself, Go bold and maybe even take a bit of risk with your career for the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

 In this podcast, we discuss the following:

o   Find out what Rich Spence wanted to be when he was growing up.

o   We discuss Rich’s Entrepreneurial Career journey and how he evolved into the President of The Mortgage Centre

o   Leadership styles and how there were leaders that believed in him, tested him and push him to be the person he is today.

o   How he wishes he had taken bigger and bolder risks at a younger age instead of listening to others. 

o   How Limiting Beliefs can stop you from greatness.

If you’re a male leader listening in and you would be interested in being on this podcast to talk about your leadership experiences, please email me at [email protected]

A truly humbling discussion with Dong Lee who is the COO for the DLC Group of Companies on how leadership comes in all shapes.  For those that know Dong personally, you know that he is a unique leader.  There is just a special kind of emotional intelligence he brings to the leadership table.  A valuable trait that that often gets overlooked when it comes to an executive team or leadership as a whole.

 Dong takes us on his journey of his family history, how his past life of being bullied formed him into the leader he is today. Giving him a special introspective on how people are feeling and a heighten emotional intelligence.  In addition, we talked about:

-          Family History and how that affected his leadership style.

-          Dong Lee Ah Ha Leadership Moments and what he learnt from it.

-          Leadership Myths and how sometimes its okay to not have all the answers. 

-          Not pretending to be someone you are not; your greatest gift is to just be yourself. 

-          How Dong continues to face fear and not allow it to get in the way of his leadership path.

-          Examples of Leading with Empathy

If you’re a male leader listening in and you would be interested in being on this podcast to talk about your leadership experiences, please email me at [email protected]

You will enjoy my chat with Tessa Martin, owner and Registered Psychologist of Serenity Now Wellness, an integrative practice looking to help people understand mental health from a mind-body perspective. 

In my discussion with Tessa, you will learn:

• How to step into your own Empowerment
• How to Create Empowerment & Balance in the Workplace
• Fight, Fear & Freeze Reactions – How to break those barriers
• Examples & Stories of Stepping out of Victim mode and into empowerment mode 
• How to deal with Narcissistic Behaviour leaders
• If your have experienced bullying, harassment and overall mistreatment at some point in their careers, you will find some great tips on dealing with difficult situations
• How to show up as a leader to create empowerment
• Mental Health – Tips on managing your mental health

I would love to hear your feedback so please tag me on Instagram or Facebook with your ah moments and biggest takeaways

The Unlimited Possibilities is all about also showcasing rising stars and incredible leadership.  Joe Trimboli has started a great initiative call the Wake-Up Call where its an incredible community of like-minded people who are committed to becoming the best versions of themselves. 

 Key points from this podcast are:

• The Importance of a Morning Routine to Start Your Day
• How has the 5 a.m. Wake up Call has transformed people lives
• Learn why we are not taught how to think, but rather we are taught what to think.
• Why Chasing does not work?  Let go of the end result

“Set Your Alarm, Your Life Is About To Change”

Would love to hear your feedback so please tag me on Instagram or Facebook  with your aha moments and  biggest takeaways!   @barbaracookmcc

This episode, I had an amazing chat with Sharon Shilmover who is a certified coach and we tackle conversations around the following:

-  Are your fears stopping you from greatness?

-  What are the biggest mistake when setting goals?

-  Is there a formula that can be used for Goal Setting?

-  Why do most people seldom go after the BIG goals? 

-  What’s the most common way people sabotage themselves from achieving their goals?

- What LAWS govern or work with goals that can help people when they are working towards manifesting what they want in life?

Would love to hear your feedback so please tag me on Instagram or Facebook  with your aha moments and  biggest takeaways!

 @barbaracookmcc

For more information on where you can connect with Sharon on her coaching, please see below

Home - Sharon Shilmover Coaching
Phone :(647) 389 9038

Email : [email protected]

Schedule Appointment with Sharon Shilmover Consulting Services (as.me)

This episode is with Rachel Major who works in the mortgage industry but she is also a rising star, an artist and owner of Rachel Jean Design.

In my chat with Rachel, we cover off on the following:

-How to value & tap into your emotions
-How to not tie weight & worth into one
-The importance of Positive Body Image
-Tips for Positive Self Worth

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More information on Rachel's work can be found on https://racheljeandesign.com/