Discover Fresh Perspectives

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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! This week, your host David Gouthro sits down with the multifaceted Christian Ray Flores—a man whose journey has spanned continents, careers, and cultures. From growing up amid political upheaval and war zones to becoming a pop star across 15 countries in Eastern Europe, Christian has truly experienced life from extrao...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to this week's episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, host David Gouthro sits down with Helen Roberts, whose remarkable journey takes us from the busy corridors of healthcare leadership to the open ocean and back again.  In this candid conversation, Helen opens up about her decision to leave a demanding career, trade city life for living aboard a sailboat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with Cam Stockdale —a self-described academic "nerd" with an impressive background spanning paramedicine, academia, research, and executive leadership. Cam unpacks his unique approach to leadership, arguing against the conventional focus on "soft skills" and instead championin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to  Discover Fresh Perspectives ! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with the multi-talented Alyssa "Twist" Light for an inspiring and unexpected dive into the world of sewing. Twist shares her lifelong passion for creativity, revealing how sewing has evolved from a family tradition into a meaningful personal practice—and how it offers so much mor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a fresh episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, host David Gouthro sits down with Anders Boulanger —a former magician turned master of engagement. Anders shares stories from his early days of performing magic at birthday parties to his innovative work as an "infotainer" at technology trade shows for companies like Microsoft. Together, David and Anders d...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, host David Gouthro sits down with Sandra Nomoto, a passionate advocate of veganism, to unpack what it truly means to live a vegan lifestyle. In this conversation, Sandra goes far beyond dietary choices, discussing veganism as a philosophy and spiritual commitment rooted in minimizing harm and exploitation of animals...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro sits down with Reza Rahmani, an accomplished coach with a unique journey from engineering to leadership development. Reza shares his story of navigating well-defined career paths as the child of immigrant parents, how his curiosity and drive for impact led him from clean energy engineering into HR, and ultimatel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, we turn the tables as David Gouthro hands over the hosting reins to our insightful guest, Ronja Francoeur!  Join us as Ronja explores the world of facilitation, delving into David's unique approach and philosophy. Through their engaging conversation, you'll discover the skills and attributes that make a great facilitator, t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to  Discover Fresh Perspectives ! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with Eli Portnoy, a passionate advocate for elevating the customer experience, especially in the B2B world. Eli shares his philosophy on why many companies only pay lip service to listening to customers—and what it really takes to capture feedback in a way that drives meaningful change. From th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of panel discussions with renowned meeting facilitator and panel moderation expert, Kristin Arnold. With over 30 years of experience across all sectors of the US economy, Kristin shares her journey from facilitating meetings in left-brain industries to becoming a true autho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this episode, host David Gouthro sits down with keynote speaker and author Allan James Moore—who prefers to go by “Al”—to explore the bold philosophy he calls “party crashing.” But don’t worry, we’re not talking about sneaking into weddings or uninvited soirées. For Al, party crashing is a metaphor for seizing life’s opportunities, e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In this heartfelt episode, host David Gouthro sits down with multi-talented singer-songwriter Devon More . You may know Devon from her captivating performances at local markets and her unique stories—like meeting David while her dog was dressed as a lion for Halloween! But there’s so much more beneath the surface. Devon opens up about h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, hosted by David Gouthro. In today’s conversation, David sits down with James Arnett—a former corporate lawyer and CEO whose post-retirement chapter led him unexpectedly into the world of historical fiction writing. James shares how a forgotten family manuscript set him on a path of transformation, first attempting to edit...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Joyce Perrin, a passionate traveler who embarked on her global adventures at the age of 57. Having visited 187 countries over 23 years, Joyce shares her exhilarating experiences and the influences that fueled her wanderlust, including her time as a Girl Guide and encounters with Lady Baden-Powel...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another entertaining episode of "Discover Fresh Perspectives." Today, we're diving deep with Sara Gilbert, a compelling guest from Montreal, whose passion for psycholinguistics offers intriguing insights into how language influences behaviour. Transitioning from aspiring kindergarten teacher to guiding entrepreneurs, Sara's journey brings a uniq...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have the renowned Dr. Rob Lion join us. Rob, originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is a seasoned professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University and the co-founder of Black River Performance Management. Together with his wife, he advocates for the idea that work shou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives ! This week, host David Gouthro sits down with Malene Falch Colotla—a passionate advocate for environmental awareness and transformation. Their conversation starts with a serendipitous meeting while walking their dogs and unfolds into a deep dive into Malene’s personal journey toward environmental consciousness.  Disco...