Sweet On Leadership

In this insightful episode, Tim Sweet engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jagroop Chhina, the visionary founder of Psy Spark Strategies, exploring the transformative power of sharing expertise and experiences to create invaluable content and forge a strong personal brand. As they delve into the depths of this topic, Jagroop sheds light on the art of translating complex technical knowled...

In an empowering episode of Sweet on Leadership, host Tim Sweet sits down with Erin Ashbacher, a highly accomplished CSEP-certified personal trainer and Senior Health Advisor. Tim and Erin delve into the crucial intersection of health and leadership development, with Erin emphasizing the need to view health as a dynamic lifestyle change rather than a time-consuming endeavour. As a powerlifter and...

In this compelling episode of the Sweet on Leadership Podcast, industry leader Teresa Waddington joins host Tim Sweet on a mission to revolutionize the energy landscape. Teresa's diverse background, spanning from engineering to corporate relations, reflects her passionate commitment to converting her father's oil patch into a sustainable energy garden for future generations. The conversation explo...

In this episode of the Sweet on Leadership podcast, Tim Sweet engages in a dynamic conversation with Richard Young, a seasoned expert in high-performance sports. The episode explores the transition from hope-to-knowing in achieving sustained success, emphasizing evidence, conviction, and a system-thinking approach.  Richard, drawing from his experience with Olympic athletes, highlights the importa...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Ryan and Shane Pegg, a father-son duo who prove that age is just a number when it comes to courage and curiosity. Shane, a parent and business leader, shares practical insights into parenting, emphasizing the creation of a mistake-friendly environment. Ryan, a budding entrepreneur, recounts his experience attending the Inventures conference at t...

In this dynamic episode, Tim Sweet and Elayna Snyder discuss the transformative impact of understanding one's unique perspective in marketing and leadership. Elayna challenges common misconceptions, asserting that the essence of a personal brand lies in understanding one's perspective and creativity. Tim engages her in a thought-provoking conversation that unravels the intricacies of marketing, em...

Discover the powerful parallels between poker and leadership as Tim Sweet engages with Erin Lydon, President of Poker Power. Erin, with a Wall Street background, shares insights into teaching poker for leadership excellence. The discussion explores vital skills like courage, risk-taking, and resilience, drawing parallels between poker strategy and effective decision-making in various contexts. Eri...

In this emotionally charged episode, Hanne Ballhausen, a dynamic entrepreneur, opens up about her journey from a challenging childhood in post-GDR Germany to becoming the founder of Outer Earthlings. Tim Sweet skillfully guides the conversation, emphasizing the transformative power of embracing emotions in the workplace. Hanne discusses her early experiences, highlighting the struggle to express e...

In this episode of Sweet on Leadership, Tim Sweet interviews Greta Ehlers, a passionate advocate for diabetes awareness and innovation. Greta shares her journey of living with type one diabetes since the age of nine and how it led her to become a prominent voice on social media. The episode explores the intersection of personal experiences, advocacy, and leadership in the context of diabetes. Tim...

In this episode of the "Sweet on Leadership" podcast, host Tim Sweet engages in a captivating conversation with Aaron McConnell, president of TransRockies Race Series. They explore Aaron's journey from a childhood fascination with mountain biking to becoming a trailblazer in organizing multi-day running and biking events. The discussion delves into the challenges, triumphs, and the essence of crea...

In this powerful episode, Tim talks with Debbie Potts of DAP VA Limited about her inspiring story of resilience. Debbie describes how she kept her dreams alive by keeping her anchor or north star in view at all times, even while adapting to remote work during the pandemic, battling ovarian cancer (twice!), and navigating the chaos of moving to a new country. Her tenacity, vulnerability, and never-...

In this episode of the Sweet on Leadership Podcast, host Tim Sweet tackles the pressing issue of overcapacity among leaders and their teams. He highlights a significant gap in discussions surrounding employee engagement, with leaders often neglected in the conversation. Tim sheds light on the alarming statistics of burnout among engaged leaders, emphasizing the need for a sustainable approach to l...

In this episode, Tim Sweet is joined by special guest Sarah Elder. Sarah is the director of strategic initiatives at a battery storage energy company called Infinite and the founder of Prep Your Professional Designation (PYPD). Sarah shares her insights on productivity, focus, and the importance of effective task management. The conversation centers around the challenges of staying focused in a wo...

In this episode, Tim Sweet is joined once again by his cousin, Dave Sweet, an experienced investigator with a background in law enforcement. Dave is known for his expertise in conducting interviews and uncovering the truth. His passion lies in bridging the gap between investigative practices and leadership in various fields. If you're interested in leadership, fairness, and decision-making, this e...

In this episode, Tim talks with podcast guest George Trachilis about recognizing and cultivating leadership in their work as leadership coaches. Both Tim and George share their history of how they found themselves working with organizations to improve their processes and systems and the top takeaways each took regarding the power of leadership. As an expert in Lean Leadership, George provides insi...

In this engaging episode of the Sweet on Leadership podcast, Tim Sweet interviews Tracy Borreson, an entrepreneur and advocate for authentic leaders. Tracy shares her insights into what it means to be authentic, how to avoid taking servant leadership too far, and how to build team dynamics. She highlights the importance of self-awareness and balancing leadership responsibilities to avoid burnout....

Tim chats with his cousin Dave Sweet, homicide detective, author, and consultant, on the overlapping themes between leadership in business and in the world of policing. You’ll hear fascinating insights into how our minds manifest and manage fear and align with strategies to help your teams open up, give feedback, and share ideas. Whether it’s eliciting opinions during a board meeting or encouragin...

In this episode, host Tim Sweet invites Melanie Potro, a Business Stylist, to discuss the importance of personal style and its impact on leadership. Melanie helps leaders communicate effectively and develop a signature style that reflects their personal brand. They explore the significance of first impressions, the emergence of personal style in the post-pandemic era, and the differences in pursui...

Tim chats with resume specialist, career consultant, and speaker Claire Davis about her work at Traction Resume. She shares general tips on creating a resume or personal brand that reflects your authentic self and why you want to focus on your uniqueness rather than the overused buzzwords. Claire also describes the common mistakes people make when putting together their job applications and how to...

Tim Sweet is again joined by Paul Farmer, Business Mentor and Founder of Mentoris Group, to discuss how leaders are addressing the new needs of both employees and clients in how their businesses bring value to the world. Are leaders still clinging to old thoughts about growth, and how can they change?   Paul shares how business leaders he works with are presenting arbitrary ideas for growth that d...

Tim Sweet is joined by Julie Freedman-Smith once more to continue the conversation they started in the last episode. They delve deeper into how we can break ourselves out of inaction or malaise to start changing our lives. Every journey starts with a step, so what will push us into action? What will our first step be? Julie speaks from the perspective of families, of parents acknowledging their ch...

Tim Sweet welcomes Julie Freedman Smith back to the show. Julie, the creator and founder of Parent-Break online community, and Tim have a discussion about the feeling pervading people’s lives and work-lives today. They break down why there is a sense of malaise and where the fear stems from. Julie has a perspective on how work and life have shifted in very recent years for children and young adult...

Tim Sweet is joined by Richard Young, performance clarity expert and author of Simplify , to talk about Richard’s three systemic keys that set repeated medalists apart from the rest. Richard’s insight on sustained performance isn’t solely applicable to sport, but to every aspect of life in which we want to excel. Richard is no stranger to great achievement in sport, having won international gold m...

Tim Sweet welcomes Rita Ernst, Positivity Influencer and Consultant, back to the show to discuss the differences between generational education and how school focus has shifted from individualism to teamwork. How does that shift translate into business preparedness? In talking about this, Tim and Rita address the fundamental occupational processes they both respect and the order in which necessary...

Rita Ernst, Positivity Influencer and Consultant, joins Tim Sweet on the show to talk about big changes in business. When exactly does a business go from thriving to struggling, and why? Rita’s hint is that it happens far before the impact is seen in the financial bottom line. She and Tim unpack the signs. Rita identifies how a change in work habits is the first sign of a business in the midst of...