Shift Disturber

Have you every said to yourself, who am I to be doing this?  Someone is going to find out I'm a fraud and a fake! In this episode Cathy Steeves Executive Director of the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo United Way talks about imposter syndrome. There are some fantastic takeaways in this episode and some good laughs as Cathy light heartedly pokes fun at herself as her humour has gotten her through some o...

Twelve tips on being a women entreprenur.  Originally meant to be the top 10 tips.  Inspiration while in the shower brought up two more! Some of these are really simple tips.  Others may take more effort. This is a short episode that hits home on some great ideas and take aways that you can implimenet into your business immediately and shift it! Ideas worth sharing "take the compliment". Melanie G...

Pink Shirt Day is a day to have conversations about bullying. Host Melanie Galea chats with Jason King Executive Director of Some Other Solutions and Mellanie Fraser Supervisor of Mental Health of Fort McMurray Public School Division. What can your kids do to get help. Help for the bullies and in the workplace. There are places to get help. www.someothersolutions.ca www.unitedway.ca http://www.kid...

Not pursuing whatever it is that you want to do can lead to feelings of regret and missed opportunities. It is important to take risks and face your fears in order to grow and learn as a person. Life is short, and it is crucial to make the most of it by living it to the fullest. The experience of trying and potentially failing at something can also provide valuable lessons and growth opportunities...

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out recently? You're not alone. For many people, this past year was filled with uncertainty, self-doubt, and even fear. It's time for that to change. In this episode, Carla White, author of Reignite Your Spark , will join the show to share her tips for bringing more joy, laughter, and mindfulness into your life by stepping into your power. Lis...

Have you thought about what your favourite top 10 moments of 2022 were for you?  In my first solo episode which scarred the hell out of me to record. I hope this inspires you to finish off the year being grateful.  Start 2023 intending to have at least 10 great moments you can share at the end of the year!  I'd love to hear about them. Check out my video on tiktok TikTok video 2023 will bring more...

What would you say are the most important qualities of a strong leader? Some might say assertiveness, intelligence, or even adaptability. However, there is so much more that goes into being a strong leader than just that. In this second part of the conversation with Scott Stratten, Creator of UnMarketing, he offers advice for becoming a better leader, including strengthening your listening skills,...

There is no formal training to teach you how to be a great leader of a team. Every leadership experience is different and every workspace or team is unique. However, there are definite skills and traits that great leaders have in order to not only be successful in their jobs, but also have a team that feels confident, comfortable and supported by them. Scott Stratten, Creator of UnMarketing, joins...

Looking at ourselves objectively and being able to reflect on where we could improve in our lives can be tough, but is also necessary to grow. When we see ourselves clearly and have a better understanding of who we really are, we're able to make decisions confidently, cultivate healthier relationships, and communicate more effectively. So, how does someone cultivate more self-awareness in their li...

When life throws you a curveball and you feel overwhelmed with everything that is happening around you, it's easy to get stuck in a downward spiral. How can you pick yourself up and move past these inevitable hurdles in life? Our guest today has a special way of bringing things back into order when you feel as though everything is falling apart. Theresa Jabbour is the Founder and Principal of Reso...

How do you build a Twitter account to be so popular that you have celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Colin Mochrie, and Brittlestar wanting to get involved? According to Kevin Parent, the social media lead at Ottawa Public Health, it takes hard work, dedication, and (of course) humor. Today Kevin joins the show to share how he and his communications team created a human on social media, how Bruce scr...

Have you been searching for a way to create a deeper understanding of yourself and step into your personal power? Our guests today might have exactly what you have been looking for. Betsy Milne and Laura Milne are the co-founders, creators and podcast hosts behind Luscious Hustle, a business created to redefine what it means to make money as a woman in business. Through business development and hu...

We've all experienced tragedy at some point in our lives. For some, the tragedy they endure is life-altering, setting them on a completely different path than the one they started on. Bruce Johnson's journey began when he lost his daughter in 1998. Since then, Bruce and his family have raised over $825,000 for the Children's Miracle Network hospital system and have become the co-holder of the Worl...

Have you ever felt another presence in the room, even when you're the only person around? Maybe you've felt called to do (or not do) something, and you couldn't explain why? Many people have experienced this sense of guidance, but not too many can actually communicate with those on the other side. Debbie Squizzero is a psychic medium who bridges the gap between the living and the deceased, helping...

Welcome to the Shift Disturber podcast, where you'll find conversations about the shift that changed everything in hopes of inspiring you to make a shift in your own life. Join me, your host Melanie Galea, every week as I give CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors and other change-makers a chance to share their powerful stories. These conversations will make you laugh, make you cry and even trigger you—so...