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Broadcastability: Season 1 The Experiences of Successful, Disabled, Canadian Employees and Entrepreneurs


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Broadcastability is a podcast by, for, and about persons with disabilities in the workforce. Season 1: The Experiences of Successful, Disabled, Canadian Employees and Entrepreneurs.Created by The PROUD Project at the University of Toronto, Scarborough.For more information, go to: https://www.theproudproject.ca/Broadcastability est un balado par, pour, et à propos des personnes handicapées au travail. Créé par Le Projet PROUD à l'Université de Toronto, Scarborough.Pour plus d'informations, co ...
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Special Episode: Disability Pride Month 2022 - The PROUD Project Team Reflects
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In this special episode of Broadcastability, members of the PROUD Project team reflect on what Disability Pride Month means, what the term ‘disability pride’ means, and how the PROUD Project itself supports, reflects, and connects with the concept of Disability Pride. Episode Credits Editing: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon Cover Art: Isabelle Avakumov…
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A Conversation with Kasey Aiello: Mentorship & Peer Support
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For the eighth and final episode of Broadcastability Season 1, the PROUD Project team interviewed Kasey Aiello, a Patient Experience Liaison with Alberta Health Services. This episode discusses the importance of peer support, the benefits of flexibility at work, and the impact of funding programs. Pour le huitième épisode de la première saison de B…
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Meet Our Community Partner Easter Seals Canada and Their Approaches to Disability and Employment
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*Read the accessible transcript HERE In the seventh episode of Broadcastability, team member and Easter Seals Canada employee Jessica Geboers sat down with the President and CEO of Easter Seals Canada, Dave Starrett, and with Hayley Redmond, a client and employee of Easter Seals Newfoundland. They discussed what the organization is, what it does, a…
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A Conversation with the PROUD Project Team: Research Behind the Scenes
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*Read the accessible transcript HERE In the sixth episode of Broadcastability, co-hosts Chloë and Andrea are interviewed by The PROUD Project members Ahad Alingary and Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon. In this episode, we cover several key topics, including how the project began, research methods and ethics, and much more! Pour le sixième épisode de Bro…
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Une Conversation avec Elisanne Pellerin: Accessibilité et alliés
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*Lisez la transcription accessible ICI Pour le cinquième épisode de Broadcastability, l'équipe du Projet PROUD discute avec Elisanne Pellerin, doctorante en sciences politiques à l’UQAM. Cet épisode aborde, entre autres, le handicap dans le monde universitaire, l’importance des alliés et les critères pour une politique d’accessibilité efficace. For…
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A Conversation with Marc Workman: Disability & Adaptability
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*Watch the captioned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywIRV-SqELk *Read the accessible transcript HERE In the fourth episode of Broadcastability, co-hosts Chloë and Andrea interview Marc Workman, who works at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). In this episode, we cover several key topics, including Marc’s life story, the im…
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A Conversation with Alexis Chicoine: Humour & Inclusion
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*Watch the captioned video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwnNZtkx5AU *Read the accessible transcript HERE In the third episode of Broadcastability, co-hosts Chloë and Andrea interview Alexis Chicoine, an administrator and Disability Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Speaker and Writer in Vancouver. In this episode, we cover Alexis…
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Une Conversation avec Joel Castanet: La philosophie et le travail en équipe
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*Lisez la transcription accessible ICI Pour le deuxième épisode de Broadcastability, l'équipe du Projet PROUD accueil Joel Castanet, un kinésithérapeute et enseignant au Québec. Cet épisode aborde, entre autres, la philosophie du handicap, les complexités pour les personnes handicapées dans les métiers médicales, l’importance du travail en équipe e…
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A Conversation with Taylor Lindsay-Noel: Representation & Entrepreneurship
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*Watch the captioned video version HERE *Read the accessible transcript HERE In this first episode of Broadcastability, co-hosts Chloë and Andrea interview Taylor Lindsay-Noel, the founder of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas. In this episode, we cover several key topics, including: Taylor’s life story, the importance of social media, diversity in t…
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Stefan Thomas' Networking Tips


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CNN presenter Trish Lynch asking me about networking, business and what to do after lockdown.
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The amazing Trish Lynch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishsinclair/ - asked me all about networking - what it means, how to do it, and why it is so vital right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Kitty & Steven Lai talking personal branding, systems, homeschooling and a trampette!
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This week I talked to Kitty & Steven Lai about how lockdown has affected their business, how they cope with both working from home, and how personal branding and systems can make a huge difference to any business. Kitty Lai's website - https://www.mebrandglobal.com/ Steven Lai's website - https://www.superdevelopments.com/ Kitty on LinkedIn - https…
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Talking to Tim Beanland of Beantalking - how to make your video and audio stand out
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We all know that video and audio is super important to our social media and content in 2021. Tim Beanland knows how to make sure it stands out and how to make great videos and podcasts - even on a budget.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Talking to Chris Jay of Bascule Disability Training - why every business should embrace accessibilit
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Chris Jay is a disability and accessibility awareness trainer and advocate.You can find him on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherthomasjayAnd his website at - https://www.bascule.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Talking to Sally Green about what every business should be doing to market themselves.
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Sally Green is an Oxford based marketing expert and takes big business marketing ideas to small and medium businesses.Find Sally on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallydgreenAnd the Marketing Meanders podcast at - https://anchor.fm/marketingmeanders--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message…
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Stefan Thomas talking networking and LinkedIn at The Strathclyde Business Show - March 2021
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A few weeks ago I was at The Strathclyde Business Show talking networking, how to network in the virtual world and how to use LinkedIn and other tools to not only grow your network, but make sales too.Here’s the full 25 minute keynote, hope you enjoy.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message…
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Talking to Ali Wiltshire of Fiscal Business Services about business, Cashflow and bounce back loans
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Today I’ve been talking with Ali Wiltshire, a management accountant who owns Fiscal Business Services.You can connect with Ali at:Website - http://www.fiscalservices.co.uk/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliwiltshire--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Lockdown Leverage - Clive Jackson AKA The Doctor from Doctor and The Medics
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As well as being the lead singer and instantly recognisable as The Doctor from Doctor and The Medics, Clive Jackson also runs the business end of things for the group.In March 2020, for a band that was looking forward to their busiest touring year ever, things changed for Clive with the cancellation of all his gigs. In this 40 minute interview we t…
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Lockdown Leverage - Paul Spink of Fat Lil’s in Witney, Oxfordshire
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On March 13th 2020 Paul’s venue, Fat Lil’s in Witney hosted my 50th birthday party. The following week they made the decision to close, in anticipation of the government’s lockdown announcement.Paul has a brilliant outlook on how he looked at the opportunities and the raw materials he had, rather than being tied to what he had been able to do befor…
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Lockdown Leverage - Adam Burgess of Verve & Virtue Hairdressing in Witney, Oxfordshire
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After three years of spectacular growth in his hairdressing salon, Verve & Virtue in Witney, Oxfordshire, Adam was forced to shut down and has been closed for almost a year now.Adam tells us how he has used lockdown to hone his marketing skills and avoid burnout, whilst helping other local businesses to market themselves.You can connect with Adam a…
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Lockdown Leverage - Brad Burton founder of 4Networking
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Next up I hear from Brad Burton, the UK’s #1 Motivational Business Speaker and founder of 4Networking.Brad was running 5000 face to face networking events a year, and then lockdown almost brought the whole network down. Brad talks about the mindset he had to adopt to reinvent the network, and his business.Catch up with Brad on Facebook https://www.…
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Lockdown Leverage - Neil Sayer of Istead Business Presentations
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In this episode I talk to Neil Sayer of Istead Business Presentations. Neil tells us how he had to completely reinvent his business following lockdown, and the lessons he learnt as a result. Connect with Neil at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilsayerOr visit Istead at https://www.istead.co.uk/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networking…
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Entitlement in networking, and it isn’t all about who you know - a weekly digest of advice
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Over the last week I’ve published a load of videos and advice on networking including what networking is going to ‘look like’ in future, why entitlement in networking doesn’t work and why it isn’t all about who you know. All in one ten minute digest.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message…
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Stop putting things off and get excited by the little things
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Here’s some thoughts about today, about how to get through the next few months and about keeping in touch with your network. I refer to a video which I did on LinkedIn months ago, you’ll find it here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stefanthomasnetworking_networking-activity-6654730753185726464-XPMB--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/netwo…
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Monday morning live talking personal branding and networking with Sheena Whyatt
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A Monday Morning Facebook Live with Sheena Whyatt of KAPOW! Personal Branding talking about how to include your personal brand in your networking and how to build your personal brand during lockdown.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Which comes first - the networking event or the follow up?
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Stefan Thomas’ full keynote from The Social Media and Marketing Show talking about the circle of networking--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Networking your personal brand - an interview with Kitty Lai of ME Brand.
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Last week I was interviewed by Kitty Lai, personal branding expert and founder of ME Brand Personal Branding.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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The Scottish Networking Show - Stefan Thomas’ full keynote
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Loads of advice, hints and tips including how to network online, how to use virtual networking platforms and, of course, how to turn your networking into sales, from my seminar at The Scottish Networking Show--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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In business networking, the real opportunity is that most people won’t bother.
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Business networking and networking events aren’t some sort of business dispensing machine. You have a much higher chance of winning business from networking if you put in some effort before and after the event. But most people won’t.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message…
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How to never have to walk into a room full of people you don’t know.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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12 minutes to improve your networking introduction forever
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Over the years I’ve given loads of advice on how to really smash your networking introduction. This episode is a compilation, in 12 minutes, of all of the best of that advice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Talking sales and networking with 4NOnline Ambassador Barry Clark of Dunedin Consultancy
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An interview with 4Networking Ambassador Barry Clark of Dunedin Consultancy, based in the central belt of Scotland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Putting my pants on over my trousers with 4N Ambassador Sheena Whyatt
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Ambassadors Showcase - Sheena Whyatt of KAPOW! - 4Networking Ambassador and former Regional Leader--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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I had no Plan B - 4Networking Founder Brad Burton
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Interview with 4Networking Founder and the UK’s #1 Motivational Speaker Brad Burton--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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By turning away some money today you can double your money tomorrow - Mark Northall 4N Ambassador
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Interview with 4N Ambassador Mark Northall--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Talking about networking and not hiding the till, at 4Networking Wales
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A recording of my presentation from 4Networking Wales last week - the whole twenty minutes including advice on how to network online and, crucially, making you don't hide the till.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Stefan Thomas’ keynote from Wes Linden’s Big Kick Off Event
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25 minutes of networking hints, tips and advice from The Big Kick Off--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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An interview with marketing & branding expert Gill Fountain. The Networking Retreat Audio Show.
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Marketing and branding expert Gill Fountain, co-founder of 38Partnership.co.uk talks to me about her journey. Specifically we look at how lessons she learnt in marketing toys, can be applied to small businesses selling services.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Introducing networking & networking events. Ep4 of The Networking Retreat Audio Show.
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What do I mean by networking? And what type of networking am I going to be talking about in this show? In this episode I'll explain what networking is, and what types of networking events are available.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Meet - Like - Know - Trust. Ep3 of The Networking Retreat Audio Show.
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I talk a LOT about "Meet - Like - Know - Trust" and "Know - Like - Trust". But what does it actually.mean? In this episode I hope to explain exactly that.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Shoeshops and estate agents. Ep2 of The Networking Retreat Audio Show
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In this episode I talk about where it all started for me and why what I learnt from Manfield Shoes in 1983 is so relevant to networking in 2019.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Just an intro, some ideas of what to expect and me experimenting recording with different mics on different devices and in different locations.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/networkingretreat/message
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Removing Barriers Podcast with the National Disability Mentoring Coalition
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Derek Shields and Sara Fernandez from the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) discuss the impact of mentoring in their own lives, as well as in their work supporting individuals with disabilities.By USDA TARGET Center
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Aira a Visual Interpreter - Audio Tech Demo
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Aira is an innovative new service that provides immediate access to visual information for individuals who are blind or have low-vision. Listen as we demonstrate Aira and how it benefits individuals with vision-related disabilities.By USDA TARGET Center
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PEAT’s new Buy IT! resource helps Federal agencies build accessibility and usability into their information and communication technology (ICT) procurement processes. In this podcast, you'll discover how to ensure that the ICT you buy and implement works for everyone.By USDA TARGET Center
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