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The Discovery Pod features conversations with leaders in non-profit/social sector. Join former CEO Douglas Nelson as he talks with CEOs, Board Chairs, Founders and other senior leaders about how they got started in the sector, how they work with their boards, and what remains to be done. As Managing Director of The Discovery Group, a philanthropy and governance consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC., Doug understands the complexity of leading organizations and institutions and the challenge ...
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Mek We Coffee n Reason is an interview format podcast that utilises real life experiences to navigate the adolescent mind to deal with adversities. All while educating parents and guardians on the struggles adolescents face, so they can play their part in creating a more mindful and nurturing environment for their children. We aim to create a mentally safe space for them, for them to know that someone understands what they are going through, and they are not alone. We aim to inspire adolesce ...
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Shark Bite Biz, hosted by David Strausser, started as a show on how to navigate to your business during the Covid Pandemic and now focusing on "the 3 G's": personal growth, professional growth, and business growth. This show has hosted many CEO's, VP's, Managers, and Small Business Owners all giving their insight as a subject matter expert in their field. The show has had legendary music producer Jack Douglas, Soledad O'Brien, film director James Cullen Bressack, Recruiter.com and CNBC Contr ...
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When a gigolo is shot to death in the bedroom of a beautiful girl, it raises some perplexing problems for Detective Kenny Kilkenny. Why, for example, would a man steal the license plates off his own car? Why should an innocent young professor come to the murder room … and then conceal a key to the crime? Why was a ‘phantom secretary’ hiding in the closet near the murdered man? Was there really money to be made selling glass eyes for stuffed ducks? Why would a beautiful girl ask her lover to ...
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Heroes or villains? Leading historians defend the great men of British history; The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton plays devil’s advocate. From Winston Churchill to Oliver Cromwell. New episodes on Wednesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs

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There’s no better way to understand life than through theatre. Veteran acting couple Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs give you an informal tour through the ins and outs of a diverse group of plays. Currently in Season 2, they are introducing listeners to a wide range of stories set in each decade of the last 100 years. Join the conversation. You will leave this podcast with a better sense of your connection to the world. Nominated for a 2022 Voice Arts Award for Outstanding Podcast in their ...
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The mission is clear: to advance child rights globally with a focus on empowering girls. Dedicated to building equity, Plan International Canada translates that mission into action. Join host Douglas Nelson as he speaks with Lindsay Glassco, President & CEO of Plan International Canada, about her organization’s unified global strategy of addressing…
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Education isn't just about acquiring knowledge; it's also about building bridges between classrooms and boardrooms, between theory and practice, and between students and the careers. In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement, of SAIT, shares the future of the organization and the pivotal role that industry engagement …
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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are changing the landscape of charitable giving. On this episode, Mike Todd, Founder of Transform Philanthropy, explores the benefits of DAFs for donors and charities, dispels common myths, and provides actionable strategies to maximize your organization's impact. By educating donors about DAFs and using the term strategi…
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Today's Opportunity Spotlight dives into the world of The Alex, Calgary's leading community health centre. Joy Bowen-Eyre, CEO, joins us to explore how they provide vital health and social services to vulnerable populations, from youth to seniors. Hear from Joy about their mission to make a real difference in people's lives. We also uncover the uni…
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On today's episode Douglas Nelson, host, speaks with Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital & Community Health Foundation, about her organization's innovative approach to improving healthcare. The conversation highlights the importance of building a strong board, fostering a supportive team environment and partnering with community member…
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The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley was born from a personal experience and a community need. Founded ten years ago, it aimed to build a local hospice facility after a resident faced long travel distances for end-of-life care. Now, the Society has grown from a volunteer-run to a fundraising campaign to build the hospice, expanding palliat…
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When it comes to mothers, ensuring their well-being and empowerment is crucial for the health of our entire society. Enter Mothers Matter Canada, a national charity dedicated to making this a reality. In this episode, Douglas Nelson warmly welcomes Amy Robichaud, CEO of Mothers Matter Canada, as she sheds light on their mission and shares insights …
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Barbara Grantham, CEO of Care Canada, is back on the show to discuss the challenges and rewards of transitioning from leading a regional organization to a global one. Barbara reflects on the evolution of her role, emphasizing the shift from local to international leadership and the complexities she has faced. She shares insights into Care Canada's …
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The UHN Foundation is a global leader in healthcare innovation, and a critical part of that capability is the support given by philanthropic donors. Stepping into her new role as CEO, Julie Quenneville makes sure that donors and prospects understand the measurable impact they’re making with their generous gifts. In this conversation, she shares how…
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Attention all nature enthusiasts and conservation heroes! Join us for an exciting episode of Opportunity Spotlight featuring Allison Colina, the passionate VP of Development, Marketing, and Communications of the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Immerse yourself in the inspiring culture that drives Pacific Salmon Foundation's mission to protect and restor…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Zhara-Marie Mohansingh Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Zhara navigated loss and financial adversities. She went through her early part of high school navigating the different forms that the loss of her dad would've brought - or what she titled, 'daddy issues'. The mis…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Scharlee Thompson Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Scharlee shares with us what it's like to me a Caribbean in a foreign country. Though she was more accustomed to friendly smiles and welcoming faces, she had to learn to adjust to a new world for her new journey. While…
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On today's episode Sharlene Rutherford, CEO, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, joins Douglas Nelson, host, to discuss her leadership journey and the creation of the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation. In this episode, she walks us through the challenges of running both organizations, including engaging donors and boards to buy into their initiati…
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Learn how to level up your business with Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser and Dean Mercado!Check out how to connect with Dean Mercado here: https://onlinemarketingmuscle.com/digital-marketing-approach/ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visi…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Aaliyah McKenzie Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson and Sherona McKenzie "Education was my main plan, my backup plan, and my backup backup's plan" - Aaliyah. Have you ever been stuck at a place where you feel like you've just lost your only chance at a successful future? How about being …
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Anxiety disorders have increased dramatically over the past several years. Today we speak with a leader who is making a difference in helping Canadians who are struggling with anxiety. Judith Law, CEO of Anxiety Canada, joins host Douglas Nelson, to share the role anxiety plays in our communities and the commitment Anxiety Canada has made in provid…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Welton Bartley Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson and Sherona McKenzie Rev. Welton Bartley takes us on a journey like many of us have never seen before - the journey of a spiritually formidable young man. Today, Mr. Welton Bartley stands as a Minister of Religion, Community Service Chapl…
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How do you lead a business in a global economy? David Strausser of #SharkBiteBiz chats with Jim Stevenson of the Bletchley Group about how to be a strong leader. Check out Jim Steveonson's Bletchley Group here: https://www.bletchleygroup.com/ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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The story of One Girl Can goes deeper than the transformative power it has had on the lives of girls in underserved communities of Kenya. It’s also an entrepreneurial story, a tale of how one woman used her business acumen and organizational gifts to build an organization that truly makes a difference. Lotte Davis, Founder, One Girl Can, joins Doug…
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Famous rock legend, Jeff Pilson, who has rocked with Dokken, Foreigner, and more joins Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser to talk about his new band, "The End Machine" and their latest album. Connect with Jeff Pilson on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/therealjeffpilson/ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…
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DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be. |Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Venessa Cunningham D. Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, Venessa takes us on a train ride to the USA. A place that looked promising at first, but proved to be much more trying than wh…
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Melissa From, the CEO and President of Calgary Food Bank, joins Douglas Nelson, host, as she candidly shares the experience of taking over a from a long-serving legacy leader. She delves into the principles she follows in building the management team to lead the organization to its new chapter. Melissa From also explains how she aligns the board an…
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DISCLAIMER: We were facing some audio issues, so the audio is not as clear as it can be. |Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Andrae Bewry Host: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with Andrae Bewry, as he takes us through the grief of losing his grandmother. As a 13 year old who had…
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Discover the secrets to maintaining a team dedicated to your organization's mission and values with our special guest today, Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement, at SAIT. In this conversation, Brian Bowman sheds light on the challenges of cultivating a culture of retention within an organization as well as the essential elements required to foster a tea…
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Health benefits keeping your company from growing? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Marshall Darr about how he can get your company moving forward with the right benefits package for your small company.Check out Marshall Darr's company at: https://www.stretchdollar.com/ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…
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Want to learn the secrets of the super wealthy? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser teaches you how to bank on yourself with Mark Willis of Lake Growth. Check out Mark Willis' Lake Growth here: https://lakegrowth.com/ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Tanecia NelsonHosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Takiece Nelson, and Zavaughna James In this episode, Tanecia Nelson-Mills shared with us the battle she faced between Self Love and Self Awareness. For the better part of Tanecia's teenage years, she struggled with accepting her physical …
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Guest: Jordan SimpsonHost: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson, Zavaughna JamesJordan Simpson is no stranger to adversity, and has always been a resilient person - even in the midst of adversity.Jordan Simpson is a Diskjoc, Graphic Designer, and Music Producer. In this episode, Mr. Simpson shared with …
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James February 2024 Newsletter Review In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways: Many times it is difficult for us to pinpoint the exact reason why we are stressed, which makes it difficu…
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Hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James January 2024 Newsletter Review In this episode were did a brief overview of the newsletter. Here are the main take aways: Not many children/adolescents are aware of the risks to developing Cervical Cancer because of them not being adequately exposed to the facts. HPV vaccination is free a…
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|Brewing Resilience and Sipping Strength, One Cup at a Time Show's hosts: Tamra Douglas-Atkinson Takiece Nelson Zavaughna James Sherona McKenzie Here we dive into a world of coffee and reasoning. Tamra explains why she saw the need to birth this podcast and how she believes it will help both adolescents and adults. The team shares the struggles the…
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A thriving community is built upon the well-being of its children. SickKids Foundation supports Canada’s largest research-intensive children's hospital and is responsible for improving the health of countless children. In this enlightening episode, Jennifer Bernard, CEO & President of SickKids Foundation, shares her leadership journey, how she has …
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Got a business? Got business credit or still signing for stuff yourself? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Deb Wyant of J. Galt about how to do just that.Check out Deb Wyant's J. Galt at: https://jgalt.io Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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The arts opens pathways for young people to develop enriching lives. In this episode, Paul Larocque, the CEO and President of Arts Umbrella, takes us into the growth of Arts Umbrella and how it has stayed true to its purpose in engaging youth in arts education. He also reveals the importance of having extraordinary leadership in fulfilling the miss…
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From a now 4 time Ironman to a business coach helping owners master their business, Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Ciara Stokeland, about what her secrets are. Check out Ciara Stokeland's website here: https://www.ciarastockeland.com/Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stellaronecons…
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The Sarah McLachlan School Of Music offers an inclusive barrier-free musical program to more than a thousand kids. Dan Cleland, Executive Director, joins Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group, to discuss an exciting new opportunity at this world-class organization. Now, to support the School’s planned growth and ensure its long-term sustainabi…
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In this episode we dive deep into employment trends and best practices with Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group. Christoph delves into the issues of recruitment retention and career building while providing insights into what leaders should do to recruit qualified and committed employees and board members. Before you look for a job, listen t…
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Do you know how to be a great guest on a podcast? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Noemi Beres of Podcast Connections about how to be an excellent guest, like on Shark Bite Biz! Check out Noemi Beres Podcast Connections at: https://podcastconnections.co Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…
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In today's episode of The Discovery Podcast we bring you into the financial back office of a social profit organization. Douglas Nelson welcomes Omar Visram, the CEO and Co-Founder of Enkel Backoffice Solutions, to take us into the delicate and essential relationship between finance committees, board directors, CEOs and CFOs. Omar talks about how l…
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Think about changing your career from a yellow taxi cab driver in NYC to a tech entrepreneur. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Neilson Nigel of Kidomoto about how he did just that.Learn more about Nelson Nigel's Kidomoto here: https://kidmoto.taxi/ Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ste…
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For the past 23 years, CanadaHelps has been the leading online platform for charitable donations, assisting Canadians in discovering and supporting causes close to their hearts. Join Douglas Nelson in conversation with Duke Chang, the CEO and President of CanadaHelps, as they delve into the organization's pivotal role in the sector. Duke shares ins…
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In this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Adrienne Skinner, Executive Director of Development at UBC Okanagan, joins Christoph Clodius to discuss an exciting new leadership role - Associate Director of Development. UBC Okanagan campus has the remarkable advantage of having a world-class university in the Okanagan, an unparalleled experience in Cana…
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Ever have a bad time with an intern? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Robert Khoury of Agile Rainmakers discussing how to plan properly for a successful internship. Check out Robert Khoury's Agile Rainmakers at: https://www.agilerainmakers.com/ Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stellaro…
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In this episode, Teresa Virani, the Executive Director of Philanthropy, Nicola Wealth, discusses the main pillars of Nicola Wealth, the significance of corporate philanthropy, and the changes it has undergone. She emphasizes the importance of presenting a positive story to attract attention and donations for their cause and sheds light on how Nicol…
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One of the biggest challenges companies have today is converting marketing leads into sales. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Austin LaRoche about how his company does just that. Check out Austin LaRoche's Atak Interactive here: https://www.atakinteractive.com/ Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare philanthropy, visionary leadership serves as the compass towards a brighter and healthier future for all. Kelly Cole, President and CEO of Sunnybrook Foundation, joins Douglas Nelson, host, to share insights into her journey from post-secondary to healthcare. Together, they dive into Sunnybrook Found…
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Ever experience workplace stress? Dr. Terry Lyles & Steven J. Bowen chat with David Strausser of Shark Bite Biz of how to manage your workspace stress better. Look at Dr. Terry Lyles & Steven Bowen book here: https://becominginvaluable.com Check out SAP & Acumatica Gold Partner, Stellar One Consulting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stellaroneconsulting.com⁠⁠…
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On this episode of Opportunity Spotlight, Dominic Rockall, CEO, Clements Centre for Families, joins Christoph Clodius to discuss an exciting new role, Director of Development. Clements Centre for Families is creating a community in which all individuals are included, valued, and celebrated, supporting people “from twinkle to twilight” - living with…
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