Discover Fresh Perspectives

Send us Fan Mail This week on Discover Fresh Perspectives , host David Gouthro welcomes guest Suzanne Simpson, an educator with deep experience supporting kids in crisis. Drawing from her many years as a French immersion teacher and her time teaching on a psychiatric unit, Suzanne shares her passion for helping youth who struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. She offers powerfu...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives , host David Gouthro sits down with consultant Dan Olivieri for a candid conversation about tackling complex community issues—like housing affordability, homelessness, and social service inequity—in bold and collaborative ways. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in human performance, organizational effectiveness, and local go...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! This week, David Gouthro sits down with Lana Starchuck , a seasoned skydiver who brings more than just adrenaline to the conversation. With nearly 1,100 jumps under her belt and a unique approach to team formation skydiving, Lana shares insight-packed analogies between life on the ground and life in the sky. Together, the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives, where we dive deep into ideas that challenge the status quo and spark new ways of thinking. In this episode, host David Gouthro welcomes brand strategist Nader Safinya for a thought-provoking conversation about the real meaning of "walking the talk" in organizations. Together, they explore the concept of "culture branding...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! Today, our host David Gouthro sits down with Christianne Zurowski to explore the fascinating concept of body intelligence—what it means, how it’s different from simply listening to intuition, and how tuning into our body’s signals can transform the way we live and work. Christianne shares her journey from organizational c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In today's episode, host David Gouthro sits down with David Newman – acclaimed author and expert in market eminence – for a dynamic conversation about what it truly means to stand out in your field. David Newman unpacks the three essential ingredients for achieving market eminence: visibility, respect, and brand preference. Togethe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! This week,  David Gouthro  sits down with  Laura Shepherd , a Canadian coach and former corporate high-achiever who’s passionate about helping people redefine success on their own terms. In this candid conversation, Laura reflects on her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to making a bold pivot—teaching scuba in t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives ! In today's episode, host  David Gouthro  welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter  Melanie Dekker  for a heartfelt conversation about the magic of live music, the challenges and joys of being a performer, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. Melanie shares her journey from the first spark of inspiration in high school to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, where we dive deep into stories and conversations that challenge our assumptions and inspire positive change. This week, host David Gouthro sits down with Cam Stewart , a former police officer from Calgary, Alberta, whose life journey has taken him from confronting his own biases to becoming a trusted ally and &qu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Discover Fresh Perspectives. In today’s episode, host David Gouthro sits down for a deeply moving and inspirational conversation with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson . Shannon’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—at age 34, with one-year-old twins at home and a new mortgage, she was diagnosed with aggressive triple negative breast cancer. As she navigated surgery, chemother...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In today's episode, host David Gouthro sits down with expert guest Michael Kerr to dive into the transformative power of humour—especially in challenging times. Michael draws from both personal experience and compelling research to reveal how laughter isn't just a distraction, but an essential human trait that helps us cope with st...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! This week, host David Gouthro sits down with Rebecca Harvey , an expert in wills, estates, and the often-overlooked world of executorship. Whether you’ve been asked to be an executor yourself or you’re just curious about what’s involved, this episode peels back the curtain on the real responsibilities, challenges, and comm...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! This week, David Gouthro sits down with Peter Swimm , a seasoned expert in conversational AI and workplace automation. Together, they unpack what artificial intelligence really means and dig into the rise and real-world use of conversational AI—from chatbots on business websites to the impact of large language models like...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! This week, host David Gouthro sits down with Deidre Sirianni, a transformational coach and author of "Turn Your Light On." Together, they explore what it truly means to “become who you’re meant to be” by peeling away the layers of old programming, past experiences, and trauma that often keep us stuck or living o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of  Discover Fresh Perspectives  with your host, David Gouthro. In today’s conversation, David sits down with Russ Cullingworth—a self-described creativity enthusiast turned author and innovator in the world of learning. Discover how Russ’s journey from a creatively-inclined child to a decades-long career in accounting led him to rediscover the power of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with the ever-eclectic Julie Trell, currently calling in from Sydney, Australia (where, yes, it’s already tomorrow). Julie’s career journey is best described as nonlinear and serendipitous—from teaching inner city school kids in Atlanta and championing technology in education, to becoming an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to  Discover Fresh Perspectives ! In today’s episode, host David Gouthro sits down with Joel Hilchey—a dynamic training company founder, author, and passionate advocate for meaningful work. Joel brings a refreshing take on the challenges and possibilities of finding (and fostering) a fulfilling career, sharing insights from his own unconventional journey from engineer...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, host David Gouthro sits down with humourist, speaker, and author Adam Christing for a lively conversation about the power of humor and laughter in our lives. Adam shares insights from his new book, “The Laughter Factor,” delving into the idea that everyone has their own unique ‘laugh language’—whether it’s wordplay,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with Martina Kelades , a passionate mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and self-described professional storyteller based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together, they dive into Martina’s personal journey through burnout, her evolving understanding of rest, and the transformative power of surren...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of  Discover Fresh Perspectives ! Today, host  David Gouthro  welcomes an extraordinary guest,  Mark Black,  for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. Broadcasting from opposite sides of Canada—David in British Columbia and Mark in New Brunswick—the two dive into Mark’s powerful journey of resilience, gratitude, and growth in the face of life-c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives with your host, David Gouthro ! In today’s conversation, David sits down with Bruce Scheer , founder of ValuePros.io and an expert in bridging the “value disconnect” in business communication. Together, they dive deep into the power of charisma—not just as an innate trait but as a skill anyone can develop and refine. Bruce...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Discover Fresh Perspectives! I’m your host, David Gouthro , and in today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of creativity, collaboration, and organizational culture with our guest, Jim Brosseau . Jim brings decades of experience in technology, project management, and team dynamics to shed light on why tapping into what we often call the “right brain”—that creative,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives with your host, David Gouthro ! In today’s episode, David sits down with Michèle Soregaroli—an experienced differentiation coach who helps established entrepreneurs move beyond “just good enough” to forge their own unique path and experience success on their own terms. Michèle unpacks the powerful concept of differentiation, particularly...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with the ever-insightful Steve Murgatroyd —a prolific author, global consultant, and long-time leader in higher education innovation. Together, they dive into the seismic shifts facing universities and colleges worldwide, from the pressures of dwindling resources and rapid demographic change...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, our host David Gouthro sits down with Karen Ansen, an Australian lawyer whose career has taken a refreshingly unconventional path. Instead of focusing solely on litigation, Karen specializes in working with leaders—helping them break free from unhelpful patterns, build stronger relationships, and embrace personal gr...