John Brewer

Here Comes Everyone by The Conference Bard

Business EN ↓ 53 episodes

Originally called "Uncanceled & Unplugged" this podcast was conceived at the outset of the Covid crisis in North America. Being a conference designer I knew a lot of people who had expected to be speaking at events in the subsequent months having them canceled or postponed. So I launched the podcast to provide them with an alternative platform. In August, several months into the pandemic, it was clear that most event organizers had shifted to virtual events and no one was getting canceled anymore. So the podcast has now become "Here Comes Everyone". The name reflects the huge variety of guests...

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John Brewer

Episodes

A verse about Covid 19 29.03.2020 4:45

While the purpose of this podcast is to create a platform for speakers and practitioners whose appearances at events had been canceled due to Covid 19, this short episode is a bit of a departure. It's just me reciting a verse I have written that reflect my fears and hopes for the current time and what comes after. It's a work in progress - so forgive the rough edges. I hope it resonates...

Conversation with Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Strategy and Collaboration, Workplace Strategies for Mental Health 25.03.2020 23:22

This is such a timely conversation with one of Canada's pioneers in the area of workplace mental health. Mary Ann shares her insights into how to build resiliency in the current environment, the power of gratitude and some helpful thoughts about grief. We close with a brief discussion of "post traumatic growth" - the idea that we can turn experiences such as Covid 19 into opportun...

Conversation with Culture of Good's Ryan McCarty 23.03.2020 23:11

For this first episode of Uncanceled and Unplugged I'm delighted to have with me Ryan MCarty who is one of the best speakers I've had the honour of sharing the stage with. Ryan's message is compelling and simple - organizations create great cultures when they are able to harness a sense of purpose in their employees. But while that might be simple it's not necessarily easy but...