Welcome to Coaching for Creatives. My name is Kirstine Call. I’m a therapist trained life coach and a children’s book author. Join me and together we’ll get the drama out of our lives and onto the page.
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Join host Kirstin Appelt, Research Director of UBC Decision Insights for Business & Society (UBC-DIBS), as she interviews Behavioural Insights enthusiasts and experts from BC and beyond to explore: how BI is being used to tackle societal and planetary challenges, how BI skills are used across sectors, how BI intersects with other fields, how to conduct BI projects, and how BI is advancing with new research. Liner notes: Calling DIBS is recorded and edited on the traditional, ancestral, and u ...
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All emotions are meant to be felt, experienced and expressed. In this episode we explore ways to hold several opposing emotions at once.By Kirstine Call
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Ep.77 Getting Better at Feeling Negative Emotions
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There are so many negative emotions we try to avoid, but it's IMPOSSIBLE to only feel positive emotions. In this episode we explore how to get better at feeling the inevitable negative emotions.By Kirstine Call
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What are you so attached to, that losing it feels like an emergency? Why are you clinging to those things? True freedom comes from truly letting go. In this episode we explore how to do it!By Kirstine Call
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Laughing not only feels good, but it's healthy too! In this episode, Coach Kirsti Call explores creative ways to keep laughing.By Kirstine Call
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Empower yourself by doing any of these ten simple things! Ep.5 Get Yourself Unstuck Part 4: Impossible DreamsBy Kirstine Call
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Using Mixed Methods to Strengthen BI (Episode 83)
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Rhiannon Mosher, Human-Centred Design Researcher with the Behavioural Science Office within the Public Health Agency of Canada. In our second episode on mixed methods, Rhiannon Mosher explains how mixed methods are a crucial part of an anti-racist, Indigenized practice of behavioural science. She shares the value of deep learning about people and t…
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Why should we read? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ten reasons we should give ourselves permission to read.By Kirstine Call
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Bold, Traditional, and Sacramental Church Planting (with Tony Melton)
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In the last episode of Season 8, Canon Dan is joined by Fr. Tony Melton to talk about bold, traditional, and sacramental church planting. This conversation will encourage and challenge you to consider what it means to boldly take our tradition outside the walls of our churches. Also: We are hosting a virtual conference on October 9th and 10th, The …
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What do you do when you feel alone? In this episode Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to combat loneliness and connect with people.By Kirstine Call
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An Introduction to Mixed Methods (Episode 82)
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Rhiannon Mosher, Human-Centred Design Researcher with the Behavioural Science Office within the Public Health Agency of Canada. Rhiannon Mosher returns to the podcast for a two-episode series about mixed-methods approaches. In this first episode, Rhiannon defines qualitative methods, shares examples of qualitative techniques, and explains the impor…
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Do you feel like a fraud? Or do you feel like your success stems from luck? In this episode we explore ways to deal with imposter syndrome. Ep.105 Picture Book Look on Imposter SyndromeBy Kirstine Call
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Are you overly busy? Why do we equate our worthiness with our busy-ness? What can we do to combat the productivity fallacy?By Kirstine Call
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Using BI to Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice (Episode 81)
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Meghan Martin, Regional Immunization Leader working in Population and Public Health. Meghan Martin discusses how the intersection of behavioural science and public health draws on the longstanding public health mantra: "make the healthy choice the easy choice". Meghan shares recent examples of how BI is influencing public health practice, including…
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ADHD may feel like a disability, but it also is highly correlated with incredible creativity! Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to approach ADHD traits.By Kirstine Call
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S8E10 Living in the Book of Common Prayer (with Julie Lane-Gay)
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In this episode, Canon Dan is joined by Julie Lane Gay to discuss her upcoming book, "The Riches of Your Grace: Living in the Book of Common Prayer." Julie, a writer and trained horticulturist, explores the impact of the Book of Common Prayer on her daily life. She shares how the BCP serves as both a personal and communal guide to prayer, making li…
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We are all very aware of our flaws--but how do we become more aware of our strengths? And once we know what we're good at, how do we embrace our strengths?By Kirstine Call
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The ABCDEs of Indigenizing Behavioural Science (Episode 80)
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Stephanie Papik, the Moose Hide Campaign Society’s Director for the Public Service. Stephanie Papik returns to share how we can work together to simultaneously Indigenize behavioural science and use Indigenized behavioural science to tackle issues impacting Indigenous peoples. Stephanie discusses the power of two-eyed seeing and the ABCDE framework…
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Why declutter? How can empty spaces increase our creativity? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions.By Kirstine Call
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S8E9 The Crafts of Writing and Church Planting (with Alastair Sterne)
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger discuss the significant role of writing in church planting with Alastair Sterne, an experienced church planter and author based in British Columbia, Canada. Alastair shares his journey from becoming a Christian to founding his own church, emphasizing how writing—from newsletters to blogs and books—has been integral …
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What totally eclipses you? How can you cultivate wonder and awe? In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores ways to intentionally feel the joy, wonder and awe of nature.By Kirstine Call
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A Humble Approach to Behaviour Change (Episode 79)
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Lindsay Miles-Pickup, Methods Specialist with the BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG). In part two of this two-episode series inspired by Michael Hallsworth's "Manifesto for Applying Behavioural Science", Lindsay Miles-Pickup and I continue our conversation about the evolution of the practice of behavioural insights. In this episode, Lindsay wal…
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How do you approach your mistakes? In this episode we explore how mistakes lead to discovery.By Kirstine Call
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S8E8 Navigating Church Planting as Spouses (with Janie Williams, Vandi Melton, and Kirstin Magnuson)
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In this episode, our very own Janie Williams hosts a conversation with Vandi Melton and Kirstin Magnuson. Delving into the intricacies of planting a church alongside one's spouse, they candidly explore both the joys and trials encountered along the way. They offer valuable insights and practical wisdom applicable to anyone, whether directly involve…
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Do you judge yourself? Do you judge others? Freeing ourselves from judgement allows us the space to truly see and connect with other people. In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores ways to vanquish our judgement.By Kirstine Call
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The Evolving Practice of Behavioural Insights (Episode 78)
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Lindsay Miles-Pickup, Methods Specialist with the BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG). In part one of this two-episode series inspired by Michael Hallsworth's "Manifesto for Applying Behavioural Science", Lindsay Miles-Pickup returns to the podcast to talk about how the practice of behavioural insights is changing and improving. Lindsay uses a r…
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What does your brain do with uncertainty? How do we discourage negative possible scenarios and increase the positive ones?By Kirstine Call
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S8E7 The Path of Sacramental Innovation in Church Planting (with Brandon Walsh)
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger and Brandon Walsh delve into the significance of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in church planting. They discuss the importance of equipping individuals for vocational ministry, the benefits of sacramental theology, embracing the risk of failure, as well as confronting fears associated with launching…
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How do we find ideas? Coach Kirsti Call explores some tried and true ways to invite more ideas into our lives.By Kirstine Call
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How to Make BI Projects & Partnerships Work (Episode 77)
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Ammaarah Martinus, Senior Program Office at UNESCO MGIEP. Ammaarah Martinus has applied BI in large organizations based in South Africa and India. Ammaarah shares how starting small, but strong helps build the necessary BI appetite and awareness for project success. She also shares other key requirements for rewarding BI project partnerships, inclu…
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Life is full of decisions, big and small. In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ways to help the decision making process easier and maybe even fun.By Kirstine Call
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S8E6 How Bishops Strengthen Church Planting (with Dan Gifford)
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a helpful conversation with Bishop Dan Gifford of the Anglican Network in Canada. They talk about the role and purpose of bishops, the benefits of episcopal governance for church planting, as well as how bishops can advocate for church planting. Just a reminder: This season of our podcast is brought to you by …
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Really, it's NOT about you. It's about them. But how do you convince yourself of that?By Kirstine Call
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BI in Canada, Across Sectors and Organizations (Episode 76)
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Meera Paleja, Program Head for Investor Research and Behavioural Insights at the Ontario Securities Commission. Over the last decade, Meera Paleja has worked in academia, management consulting, and different levels of government. Drawing on her diverse experiences, Meera shares a high-level look at BI in Canada and walks us through the similarities…
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What does emotional nourishment feel like? What are some ways to emotionally nourish ourselves? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions.By Kirstine Call
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S8E5 Seeing Anglican Church Planting Through Friendly Non-Anglican Eyes (with Daniel Yang)
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger connects with our friend Daniel Yang (World Relief). Daniel is well acquainted with the world of church planting, having planted churches himself and also through his time at The Send Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. Daniel is a friend of Anglicanism, and we asked him to give his perspective …
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How do we grieve and heal at the same time? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores steps to grief recovery.By Kirstine Call
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Questioning Assumptions to Understand Values & Behaviour (Episode 75)
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Jordyn Hrenyk, Michif researcher & PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University. Jordyn Hrenyk uses her background in strategy and entrepreneurship to study behaviour, business, and society at both the micro and macro levels. Jordyn's research portfolio questions a variety of implicit and explicit assumptions, such as how values are communicated throug…
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Vulnerability leads to connection and our best creative work. But how do we help ourselves be vulnerable? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores this question.By Kirstine Call
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S8E4 The Beauty and Wonder of Urban Church Planting (with Jim Salladin)
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In this episode, Canon Dan Alger hosts a captivating conversation with Jim Salladin from Emmanuel Anglican Church, NY. They delve into the dynamics of urban centers, discussing their beauty, brokenness, and the profound wonder and awe inherent in proclaiming the gospel within cities. This conversation offers great insights into the challenges and o…
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Why do we struggle to love ourselves? What are the benefits of self love? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and also how to fall in love with our unique selves.By Kirstine Call
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Applying BI to Financial Planning Challenges (Episode 74)
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Brett Cloutier, Senior Research Manager at ATB Financial. From the BI perspective, personal finance is a classic example of an intertemporal choice problem where spending tomorrow depends on planning and saving today. Brett Cloutier is a UX/CX researcher who has added this type of BI lens to his work exploring barriers and solutions for financial p…
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What would we do if we weren't afraid? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores how to move forward through the fear.By Kirstine Call
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S8E3 Perseverance in Calling (with Jon Thompson)
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This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Jon Thompson, a pastor and author based in Ontario, Canada. They talk about the role of perseverance in church planting (and ministry in general), and how our understanding of calling can fuel us to press on. Make sure you check out Jon's new book Perseverance, as well as his…
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What makes us grumpy? What can we learn from our irritation? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ways to reduce our irritation.By Kirstine Call
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Applying BI in Humanitarian Settings (Episode 73)
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Britt Titus, Behavioral Insights Lead with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Britt Titus applies BI to wicked problems in humanitarian settings around the world. These problems and settings require modifications to the standard BI approach to problem-solving. Britt walks us through how her team at the IRC has expanded the problem scoping ph…
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Ever resist your difficult emotions? We ALL want to avoid those tough feelings, yet processing them leads to better physical and emotion health. In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores healthy ways to process emotion.By Kirstine Call
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S8E2 - Leadership Development and Faith in Work (with Kevin Harlan)
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This episode of our podcast features a conversation between Canon Dan and Kevin Harlan from Made to Flourish (madetoflourish.org). Delving into the intersection of daily work realities and spiritual formation, they explore the significance of integrating these aspects into all our endeavors. The discussion also sheds light on the advantage of a wel…
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Why is it so difficult to ask for help? What are the benefits of allowing ourselves to receive help? Coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and and more in Ep.52, Asking For Help. Anne Le Fleur The Gift of HappinessBy Kirstine Call
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How Behavioural Insights & Data Science Intersect (Episode 72)
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Craig Hutton, Senior Behavioural Scientist with the BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG). In a great BI project, the behavioural and decision sciences provide the questions and data science provides the tools to answer those questions. As someone who is both a data scientist and a behavioural scientist, Craig Hutton is the ideal person to talk us…
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Do you want to ignite your goals and creativity for the year 2024? Coach Kirsti Call explores five ways to make 2024 your best year yet!By Kirstine Call
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