Uplift with Nova Mutual

How does your organization have courageous conversations? Today on Uplift, hosts Graeme Reed and Jodi Prouse share one of Nova culture's secrets. Having an authentic or impactful discussion with your team members can often be tricky or come with anxiety. This week on Uplift, we are talking about permission slips in the workplace and how we embrace them.

 

Topics Covered in this episode:

Nova News and Updates - 00:25

Permission Slips in the workplace - 06:27

How to introduce Permission Slips - 12:57

Mindfulness and Permission Slips - 21:37

 

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How do you brand an insurance company? Today on Uplift, we are joined by Nova Digital Media Specialist Shane Drever to discover how to get the most out of your brand. A common misconception is that branding is just a logo, business card or letterhead. Shane explains how to be successful with your marketing and advertising; you have to let your brand exist beyond your stationery - you have to live it.

 

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

-Seneca

 

Check out Shane's art: https://www.shanedrever.com/

Follow Shane's artistic journey: @drevartist on Instagram

 

Topics Covered in this episode:

Shane's creative backstory - 01:29

U are creative - 07:36

Creative Conversation - 09:55

Going beyond the logo - 16:10

Creative Exercises - 21:00

 

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Who is behind Norfolk County's most talked-about brand? Today on Uplift, we are joined by the co-founders of "The Folk" Ashley Verrall, Drew Walmsley and Eric Pond. Learn how an events manager, photographer and designer work together to help support local businesses through hand-printed threads. Every purchase of Folk Merch enters you into a draw for a $25 gift card supporting another Norfolk business. 

 

Grab some new swag: thefolk.ca

Follow The Folk on Instagram: instagram.com/thefolk.ca

 

Do you have an old bus just lying around? Let us know - we are interested!

 

Topics Covered in this episode:

The Backstory - 02:16

Where did "The Folk" come from - 05:35

Community Giveback - 13:00

Future Plans - 19:42

Creative Folk - 23:15

 

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How do U handle a significant change in your life? Today Broker Experience Director Rhonda Reist joins us to talk about Embracing change. 

 

Many people are creatures of habit and find change uncomfortable or even anxiety-producing. However, the reality is that change is constant and cannot be avoided. As Heraclitus said, "change is the only constant in life." Whether it's change at work, in a relationship, in your body or with what is happening in the world, the better you can embrace change, the healthier and more fulfilled you will be.

 

This episode is just a sneak peek of Rhonda's Upcoming Webinar, Embracing change, happening July 21st at 10 am. Register here: https://bit.ly/2UsIIBn

 

Topics Covered in this episode:

Victim Mentality - 03:41

working on a positive mindset - 07:18

The Loss Curve - 13:03

Self Care - 18:29

Positive Affirmations - 26:29

 

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How can U make your business more accessible and inclusive? Today on Uplift, we are helping bring awareness to accessibility and inclusion in the community and workplace with author, tv host and advocate Anthony Frisina. Sharing his first-hand experiences, Anthony educates how we should proactively look at accessibility and inclusion.

Anthony lives with a "person-first" mentality - he is a person with a disability, and his disability does not take away from the person he is. With a passion for accessibility advocacy, Anthony is now on his third season of Above and Beyond on Cable 14. This program aims to help alleviate stigma and stereotypes, bridging the gap to an inclusive community. He is also the accessibility advisor for the 2030 Commonwealth games in Hamilton and surrounding areas.

Learn more about Anthony or purchase his book Above and Beyond at AnthonyFrisina.ca

 

Topics covered in this episode:

A Person first mentality - 01:00

Community and Inclusion - 06:30

The Forward Movement - 10:00

Anthony's Mantra - 12:36

Above & Beyond on Cable 14 - 20:00

 

How can an icon create a healthy conversation for an accessible and inclusive community? Learn more about the Forward Movement - TheForwardMovement.ca

 

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."

-Walt Disney

 

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I've heard all about this Uplift thing; what is it? Today on Uplift we are pumping the breaks, slowing down to speed up and taking a look back at what we've been laying down these past few months on the podcast.

 

What is Uplift? This your insurance provider, your workplace; spotlighting you in an out-of-the-box way - the only way Nova can. We help share thoughts, feelings and uplifting stories from our members, brokers, partners and team.

 

In this extraordinary episode, you will hear from Nova CVO Gary Anderson, Nova CIO Phil Moura, Broker Partner Mark Guilbeault and policyholder Tegan Fitch.

 

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What is the secret to remote first working? What are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to working from home? Today on Uplift, Phil Moura demystifies working from home and the secret to remote working at Nova Mutual. 

 

Phil Moura is Nova Mutual's Chief Information Officer and, in this episode, shares his perspective on the future of the digital office space. Stick around till the end of the episode, and you might learn a little secret about Phil!

 

Are you looking to be part of the Nova Mutual Family? Click on the "Find a Broker" button on our website. NovaMutual.com

 

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How do you create a good opportunity? Today on Uplift, Kevin Sullivan shares how a thirst for education, an openness to experiences and the trust to follow your passions can lead to incredible opportunities.

 

Kevin Sullivan is one of Nova's Loss Prevention Specialists and plays a very integral role on the team. A 3-time college graduate, Kevin shares his unique background of skills in electrical and insurance. In this episode, you learn how he works with the team and our members to prevent loss, maximizing opportunity.

 

"...it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward."

-Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)

 

Are you looking to be part of the Nova Mutual Family? Click on the "Find a Broker" button on our website. NovaMutual.com

 

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What can I accept as a gift from a client? When does a friend become a client? These are common ethical dilemmas you might experience in the office. Pam De Boer of Paul Davis Restoration joins us on Uplift to talk all things integrity and ethics in the workplace.

 

Nova Presents: Ethics for Insurance Professionals, Thursday, June 17th, 2021. RIBO Accredited: 1 Ethics Credit

Join us as we discuss the sometimes subtle differences between ethics, morals and the law. Using Case Studies, participants will engage in opportunities to discuss ethical and non-ethical behavior. This interactive course is designed to get you thinking about your ethical dilemmas and the effectiveness of the Code of Ethics in your office.

Presented by Pam DeBoer, Continuing Education Director for Paul Davis Restoration. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/3eO2Vtg 

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

-C.S. Lewis

 

Are you looking to be part of the Nova Mutual Family? Click on the "Find a Broker" button on our website. NovaMutual.com

 

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Where does creativity come from? How do you overcome creative roadblocks? Today on Uplift, we talk to Nikki and Leanne of Art With Heart about finding the inspiration and motivation to create.

 

Nova Mutual has partnered with Art with Heart to help uplift Spectrum Gym's curb appeal. Hear the behind-the-scenes process in what it takes to make a massive community mural. From thought to paper, to wall - Nikki and Leanne will reveal the entire story behind their next big art attack.

 

Check out Art with Heart online: https://artwithheartstudio.ca/

Follow Art with Heart on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Learn more about our Mural project on Episode 23 of Uplift, "Pursuing your Dream with Teagan Fitch"

 

Are you looking to be part of the Nova Mutual Family? Click on the "Find a Broker" button on our website. NovaMutual.com

 

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