What happens when a CO-OP student, just looking for experience, stumbles into something more? In this episode, we follow the unexpected journey from résumé-building to a career rooted in community, contribution, and personal growth.

In this flavorful episode of Unpacking Chrysalis, Clayton and Benny sit down with Kip—a long-time iQ’er whose journey from curious co-op student to compassionate dev lead is anything but ordinary. Through stories of spontaneous burger challenges, emotional milestones, and serendipitous career pivots, Kip reveals how psychological safety, community, and a dash of weirdness can turn a workplace into a movement. Pull up a chair, let Kip cook, and discover the secret sauce to meaningful work and a people-first culture.

In this episode, Clayton and Ryan chat with their pal Ben. They dive into the power of setting intentional goals, the freedom of knowing when to walk away, and Ben’s unique philosophy of life as a “professional idiot.”.

In this episode, Dave Emmett, the director of product at Cova, shares his outlook on the ever-emerging challenges of working at start-ups and the potential personal growth opportunities they bring.

In this episode, Clayton Caswell and Cev Smyth explore the connections between combat sports and effective leadership. They discuss the power of collective decision-making, finding strength in community, and how great leadership can come from anyone.

In this episode of the Podcast, we unpack the deeply personal side of cybersecurity with Amer Gill, who shares why protecting his colleagues in our digital world feels as personal as protecting his family. Far beyond firewalls and phishing schemes, it’s about what it means to truly care for the people you work with and the systems they rely on every day. Tune in for a story of purpose, passion, and the art of finding meaning in the work we do

This episode explores the transformative journey of moving beyond traditional, linear career paths toward a people-centred approach that fuels passion and purpose. Join us as we speak with a software engineer who transitioned from structured, role-based environments to a career that values technical skills and personal growth. She shares how her new work culture invites her to look inside herself, uncover what might be getting in her way, and lean into her strengths.

In this episode, Clayton chats with Waleed Ayoub about what it means to lead and how he approaches his role as the technology lead for both iQmetrix and Chrysalis.

In this episode, Clayton chats with Megan Howse, a seasoned marketer and a dedicated pet rescuer. Megan offers tips on pet nutrition and discusses how she found an unusual but fulfilling career path at Chrysalis. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation full of good vibes!

Dan and Clayton sit down and chat about agency, the usefulness of knowledge sharing and Dan’s recent experience as a presenter at the Powershell +DevOps Global Summit in Bellevue Washington.

Join Clayton Caswell and Andrew Kuipers as they unpack this seemingly trivial debate and explore its relevance to the software development industry. It turns out categorization and naming conventions impact clarity, communication, and functionality in coding, and the broader community. Tune in for a conversation that bridges the tech world with the everyday world.