Best tborys Podcasts (2024)

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#052 - Micro-Habits and the Behavioural Science Behind Improved Wellbeing (with Jane Wang) 57:18

2h ago57:18

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These days, society has a love/hate relationship with technology. It’s an integral part of our digitally driven world, yet if we aren’t careful, getting sucked into the digital vortex can be disastrous for our mental and physical health. Thankfully some great technology companies are using their coding and behavioural science skills for good. These…

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#051 - A 91% Increase in Cardiovascular Death Risk...The Impact on Your People and Your Business (Tim Borys) 21:18

24d ago21:18

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The personal choices of employees are their own to make. However, companies also have a vested interest in ensuring that each person is as healthy, engaged, and high performing as possible. Balancing the nuances of this gray area is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership and corporate culture. Doing it well requires a customized blend of…

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#49 - Navigating the Future of Work through the Power of Potential (with Pam August) 50:45

1M ago50:45

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What is potential? As humans, how do we go about putting potential into action in our work and life? These are big questions that businesses and leaders struggle with each day. The good news is that the solutions can be quite simple and highly effective with a strategic shift in mindset and perspective. Today, we're going to unpack potential and lo…

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#050 - The Changing Role and Influence of Corporate Boards (with Janelle Brittain) 53:52

2M ago53:52

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What comes to mind when you think of a Corporate Board of Directors? Thankfully the vision of a bunch of old white dudes eating caviar and playing golf, is starting to fade…and the implications are massive It’s no secret that the pace of change continues to accelerate. This rapid transformation is redefining how businesses and boards function. The …

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#048 - Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Remote Work (with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett) 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

Remote work, hybrid work, and back to office orders. These topics are taking up a lot of bandwidth these days. A key part of this focus is because companies are still coming to terms with the massive workplace changes of the past few years. That has led to a mental health pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away, and rising levels of stress and …

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#047 - Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking Leadership and Empowering Women (with Dalia Feldheim) 59:32

2M ago59:32

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Whether throwing, running, or leading, doing something “like a girl” used to have very negative connotations. Thankfully, a lot has changed in the past decade, particularly for women in science, technology, and sports. Yet, there’s still a long way to go before exhibiting feminine traits are viewed as wholly positive in leadership, business, and ma…

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#046 - The Ambiguity Advantage: How Leaders Can Embrace Change (with Kerryn Fewster) 56:24

4M ago56:24

56:24

We live in a highly ambiguous world where change is accelerating at an alarming rate, yet we are not equipping ourselves, our teams, and our leaders with the skills and mindset to adapt to this environment. Kerryn Fewster is my guest today and her perspective on managing change is both unique and highly effective. We chat about the key challenges b…

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#045 - Blending Business Strategy, Change Management, and People Performance! (with Tonille Miller) 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

Why are people and performance suffering so much in companies today? How can companies operationalize business strategy and employee experience in a way that helps people and companies Flourish? What is the role of leadership in making sure these changes happen? Those are just a few of the important questions we discuss today with special guest org…

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#044 - The Future of Work: A Global Perspective Through the Lens of Wellbeing (with Chris Cummings) 51:11

6M ago51:11

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The change we’ve experienced in the past few years has had a global impact on people, business, and society. The flexibility around how, when, and where we work has fundamentally changed, as have the conversations and expectations about the role that employees and organizations play in the dance called business. We are painfully aware of the impact…

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#043 - Building an engaged, high performing workplace culture without the burnout, even when fully remote! (with Graeme Barlow) 1:04:14

7M ago1:04:14

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How can you build an engaged, high performing workplace culture…whether you are in the office, hybrid, or fully remote? Even better, how can you do it without the burnout and high turnover that often comes from a fast paced environment with high workloads? That’s the focus of today’s episode, and the answer will surprise you…or at least make you wo…

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#042 - How To Solve Workplace Burnout: Insights from Deloitte, McKinsey, and Harvard Business Review 26:04

8M ago26:04

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How To Solve Workplace Burnout: Insights from Deloitte, McKinsey, and Harvard Business ReviewBy Tim Borys

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#041 - Neurodiversity in learning, leadership, and business (with Dr. Jason Rogers) 57:33

9M ago57:33

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It’s no secret that we’re all unique. With over 85 Billion Neurons and over 600 trillion synaptic connections that are constantly adapting to our internal and external environments, neurodiversity and uniqueness are baked into our brains and evolution. So why do so many of our education and work environments fail to recognize and harness this diver…

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#040 - Leading with Intention: Values, Culture Curation, and Communication for Powerful People and Performance 44:17

12M ago44:17

44:17

Welcome to The Working Well Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with CEO and Owner of William Joseph Agency, Ryan is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO with a growing agency that supports a global client list. His business career began at age three in rural Saskatchewan when he began adding price tags to his coloring book pic…

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#039 – How to Blend DEI, Accountability, and a Great Corporate Culture (with Serilda Summers-McGee) 48:31

1y ago48:31

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Today I’m excited to be hosting the amazing Serilda Summers-McGee. She’s a dynamo of a woman who’s redefining what DEI, corporate culture, and leadership look like in the workplace. Today, we dive into how these important topics are influencing employee wellbeing and organizational performance. Serilda Summers-McGee is a powerful force for positive…

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#038 - Psychological Safety for High Impact Teams (with Stephan Wiedner) 56:31

1+ y ago56:31

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Welcome to The Working well Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with psychological safety expert, Stephan Wiedner, who’s the founder of three thriving learning and development companies. We are going to shine a spotlight on psychological safety in the workplace and the challenges that leaders, employers, and companies face each…

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#037 - Does Your Leadership and Life Need a Reset? (with Dr. Steven MacGregor) 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

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In this episode, I’m honoured to be joined by the venerable Dr. Steven MacGregor. We are going to look at how design thinking, athletics, and engineering impact organizational wellbeing and the performance of people in companies. Steven is a global pioneer and one of the world’s top experts on leadership, health and wellbeing in the work environmen…

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#036 - Meeting Madness: The Organizational and People Impact of Meeting Overload (with Lauren Sergy) 47:33

2y ago47:33

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It’s been 28 months of virtual and hybrid meetings, and for many companies, not much has changed. We attend more meetings than ever, yet aside from the convenience, few people rave about the quality of virtual meetings. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode of The Working Well Podcast, I’m joined by communication expert Lauren Sergy t…

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#035 - Why Workplace Wellness Fails and What to Do About It (with Dr. Candice Schaefer) 43:15

2y ago43:15

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Today we look at why workplace wellness fails and what to do about it. I’m joined by superstar psychologist and organizational mental health expert Candice Schaefer. Our conversation shines the spotlight on management, leadership, and the underestimated role of the C-suite in employee well-being…and how that well-being ultimately impacts organizati…

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#034 - Democratizing Leadership in the New World of Work (With Kelsey Hahn) 45:40

2y ago45:40

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Leadership is crucial to the well-being and performance of people and organizations, yet few leaders have received the training needed to be successful in their roles. Stats continually point to the fact that employees rarely leave companies, they leave bad managers. So why is traditional leadership training provided so late in a leader’s journey a…

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#033 - Your Brain in Nature (with Ty McKinney) 38:55

2y ago38:55

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In this episode, we are chatting with neuroscientist and researcher, Dr. Ty “The Neuro Guy” McKinney and discovering the amazing benefits that nature has on the human brain. The best part is that new research in this growing area shows how engaging with natural organic environments can produce tremendous improvements in physical and mental health, …

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#032 - Corporate Change Part 1: The Death (and Rebirth) of the Office 20:36

2y ago20:36

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This two-part episode dives into what our new work reality means for people, companies, leaders, and the community. Part one looks at the accelerating evolution of work. The challenges people in companies are facing and how successful companies are harnessing this opportunity for their strategic advantage. Listen to the podcast to find out more.…

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#031 - How to Supercharge Your Influence and Create Change in Your Company (with Catherine Mattiske) 44:44

2y ago44:44

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In this episode, we discuss how to supercharge your influence and create change in a company regardless of your title or position. My special guest Catherine Mattiske explains why so much communication in organizations fails miserably. Her simple and learnable skills help people craft communication that resonates and inspires action across wider au…

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#030 - Employee Engagement and the Power of Recognition (with Tom Short) 46:23

2y ago46:23

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In this episode, we discuss employee engagement and the power of recognition with Tom short founder and chief customer officer at kudos. We dive into how engagement recognition and corporate culture impact the health, wellbeing, and performance of people every day.By tborys

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#029 - The Issue With Employee Benefits Plans 24:12

2+ y ago24:12

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In this episode, we'll look at the key issues with the current model of employee benefits, and what needs to happen to actually improve employee health, happiness, engagement, and performance...at work and home.By tborys

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#028 - Financial Wellness For Employees & Companies (With Special Guest Timurlane Cakmak) 37:02

2+ y ago37:02

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In this week's podcast, we talk about Financial Wellness for employees and companies (EQ, IQ, and success strategies) with our special guest Timurlane Cakmak, accredited Financial Planner at Royal bank of Canada.By tborys

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#027 - Corporate Creativity That’s Not Cheesy (With Special Guest Caroline Brookfield) 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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What are corporate creativity best practices: beyond finger painting and drum circles. Let's talk about the link between creativity, healthy workplaces, and thriving businesses.By tborys

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#026 - The Corporate Culture Shift - Changes in People, Business, and HR (With Special Guest Ashley McKarney) 50:19

2+ y ago50:19

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By tborys

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#025 - Music, Playlists, Productivity and Corporate Performance (with Jennifer Buchanan) 50:43

2+ y ago50:43

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On this show, we connect with Jennifer Buchanan, the CEO of JB Music Therapy, to talk about the influence of music in the workplace and in public, upon our mood, motivation, and engagement, and how company leaders can use that to create a more productive team.By tborys

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#024 - The Role of Data in a Corporate Wellness Culture - Brian Kropp 50:04

2+ y ago50:04

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On this show, we connect with Brian Kropp, the VP & Chief of HR Research at Gartner, who has some useful insight about the role that data plays in the transition to working from home, in employee wellness, and employee engagement. Data can give us great insight into what employees truly feel about company culture.…

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#023 - Why Corporate Gyms Don't Work 15:58

2+ y ago15:58

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By tborys

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#022 - Harness The Movement Spectrum at Work and Home 19:26

3y ago19:26

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By tborys

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#021 - Bureaucracy, Blinders, and Why Wellness at Work is Broken (with Special Guest Pam Cooper) 43:51

3y ago43:51

43:51

Today’s guest is Pam Cooper. Pam is a global Human Resources Manager with extensive leadership experience managing company wide occupational health and wellness teams, vendors and benefits programs. She's consulted with local and corporate leaders regarding employee and leadership development, program design and facilitation for learning plans, tec…

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#020 - The S-O-S Method to Manage Stress at Work and Home (with Special Guest Beverley Beuermann-King) 41:36

3y ago41:36

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In this episode, our guest is Beverly Beuermann-King. For over 20 years, Beverly has used her S-O-S Principle™ with people and organizations who want to control their reactions to stress, build resiliency against life’s challenges, and live healthy, successful lives. Beverly appreciates that there is not ‘one way’ to deal with our business challeng…

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#019 - Back Home Again - A Story of Community, Healing, Mental Health, and Resilience (with Special Guests Charmaine Hammond & Michael Mankowski) 43:16

3y ago43:16

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Back Home Again was inspired by real testimonials that Michael recorded (while working with the Canadian Red Cross) of individuals who experienced the forest fire, evacuation and the road to recovery. Extensive health research was utilized in the creation of the film, script and content including research from the University of Alberta, CMHA and a …

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#018 - Does Your Brain Need A Software Upgrade? 19:10

3y ago19:10

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By tborys

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#017 - The Science of Habits and Positive Behaviour Change in Work & Life (with Special Guest Lisa Belanger) 51:28

3y ago51:28

51:28

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Lisa Belanger. She is an award-winning researcher, innovator, and is CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm teaching habits, skills and work design to be proactive with mental health and performance. Lisa holds a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Pe…

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#016 - 4 Simple Pillars to Better Performance at Work and Life 32:37

3y ago32:37

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By tborys

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#015 - Redefining HR, Wellbeing and Business (with Special Guest Rod Miller) 50:59

3y ago50:59

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In this episode, our guest is Rodney Miller. Rod is the president and CEO for CPHR Alberta, a not-for-profit organization representing over 6,000 members within the human resources community in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In his role, Rod is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, advocacy for the profession and…

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#014 - The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership Communication (with Special Guest Lindsay Lapaquette) 54:36

3y ago54:36

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In this episode, our guest is Lindsay Lapaquette. She works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former speech language pathologist with a master’s of applied science, Lindsay harnesses, her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to…

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#013 - Wellness and the Evolution of the HR Leader (with Special Guest Michelle Berg) 51:05

3y ago51:05

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In this episode, our guest is Michelle Berg. She is the Chief Visionary Officer at Elevated HR and employee experience agency located in Calgary, Alberta. Since 2010, Michelle and her team of nine have supported over 500 companies internationally with various people and culture program initiatives. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in c…

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#012 - Beyond Industry: Wellness and Leadership (with Special Guest Shane Wenzel) 41:23

3y ago41:23

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In this episode, our guest is Shane Wenzel, President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and the namesake. As an industry leader, Shane’s responsibilities include strategic direction for the companies. Policy advice for the building industry through Build Calgary and political involvement through the Alberta enterprise group on the economy. Shan…

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#011 - Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness (with Special Guest Tina Varughese) 48:00

3y ago48:00

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Today’s guest on the Working Well Podcast is Tina Varughese. Named one of Canada’s top 10 notable speakers by Ignite Magazine, Tina cleverly tackles hot button topics like diversity and inclusion in today’s complex climate. Tina’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, TSN, CBC eye-opener, Adrenaline Magazine and Alberta venture. Clients inclu…

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#010 - Workplace Wellbeing…A Personal Success Story and Cautionary Tale (with Special Guest Jim Trobec) 1:05:44

3y ago1:05:44

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In this episode, our guest is Jim Trobec, Chief Operations Officer and senior consultant at Care Benefit Solutions. He is accountable for the execution and delivery of care’s brokering and consulting functions. Jim and his team specialize in providing customized group insurance and retirement solutions for companies that want to optimize the cost b…

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#009 - The Success-Energy Equation (with Special Guest Michelle Cederberg) 46:32

3y ago46:32

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In this episode, we connect with Michelle Cederberg, an in-demand, speaker, author, coach, and consultant. For over 17 years certified speaking professional, Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success, and live a bigger life.…

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#008 - Leadership and Wellness for Optimal Business Performance (with Special Guest Christine Dagenais) 53:58

3y ago53:58

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In this episode, we are joined by Christine Dagenais. She is a sought-after leadership development expert author corporate speaker and was recently recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women. Christine has coached hundreds of high-profile and top-performing leaders and has spoken at multiple leadership and executive development forum…

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#007 - Fuelling Greatness at Work - Part 2 of 2 15:16

3y ago15:16

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By tborys

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#006 - Fuelling Greatness at Work - Part 1 of 2 21:38

3y ago21:38

21:38

By tborys

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#005 - Workplace Wellness Tips from Canada’s Best Place to Work (with Special Guest Kerilee Snatenchuk) 50:04

3y ago50:04

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In this episode, our guest is Kerilee Snatenchuk, Director in People & Culture at ATB Financial. Kerilee has developed and implemented foundational strategies around physical and mental health, as well as inclusion and diversity at ATB. She has certification in mental health leadership, indigenous awareness, and digital wellness. She has been a spe…

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#004 - Making Employee Benefits Work (with Special Guest Shannon Hughes) 44:20

3y ago44:20

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In this episode, our guest is Shannon Hughes, an Employee Benefits and Insurance Consultant who is committed to helping organizations protect their most valuable asset – their employees. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a criminology degree, a series of unexpected life events led Shannon to the insurance industry and to work at …

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#003 - Harness Your Health and Wealth (with Special Guest Mike Skrypnek) 40:03

3y ago40:03

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In this episode, our guest is Mike Skrypnek. He is a catalyst that helps spark mid-career entrepreneurs with great potential to put their vision into action for big impact. Intentionally adding energy at the right time, in the right way with the right person allows the impact to go Interstellar and set off a cosmic ripple effect. The multiplier eff…

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