JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with Victoria Hirst for an inspiring conversation about self-awareness, self-compassion and the journey back to yourself. A certified DreamBuilder Coach, Life Mastery Consultant, speaker and retreat leader, Victoria shares how one defining moment in the Costa Rican rainforest completely transformed her perspective on...

In this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, comedian and creative strategist Ron Tite for a conversation that's equal parts thought-provoking, entertaining and refreshingly human. Together, they wander down some wonderfully unexpected rabbit holes, exploring why curiosity may be one of the greatest catalysts...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker and co-host Wray Carvelas sit down with veteran mining executive and former CEO Jacques Perron for a powerful conversation about leadership, mentorship, and why people remain the foundation of every successful organization. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Jacques has led complex operations around the world, but...

In this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, Greg De Koker sits down with Gord Carter, Leadership Development Coach and President & Co-Founder of L3 Solutions, for a thoughtful and insightful conversation about joy, leadership, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Many people spend years chasing happiness, believing it exists somewhere in the future – after the ne...

In this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, Greg De Koker sits down with Greg Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Steam Whistle Brewing, for a conversation about leadership, culture, and the power of putting people first. For many Canadians, Steam Whistle is more than a brewery—it's part of countless memories shared with family and friends. Behind the iconic brand is a company built on humi...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with Courtney Stevens for a heartfelt, insightful and genuinely fun conversation about leadership, workplace culture, resilience and the power of joy in creating exceptional teams. As Co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Wilmot Orchards, Courtney shares how a people-first mindset, intentional leadership and meaning...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker and co-host Wray Carvelas sit down with leadership expert and Ascencia Group Senior Partner, Aiden Carey, for a powerful conversation about leadership, accountability, culture and the human side of performance. With more than 25 years of experience leading teams across mining operations and multinational organizations, Aiden s...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with Theresa (“T”) Sansome for a heartfelt conversation about joy, self-awareness, emotional healing, and reconnecting with the wisdom already within us. As the founder of Future Self Now and a coach with nearly 30 years of experience, T shares how connecting with your “future self” can help you live with more clarit...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with Chris Barkey for a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, performance, and why joy still matters in high-pressure environments. After decades leading global engineering teams at Rolls-Royce plc and Baker Hughes, Chris shares what truly drives high-performing teams – and it’s not fear, pressure or contr...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with financial advisor and community leader Kyle Grooms for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about what it truly means to live with joy – not as something you chase, but as something you recognize and allow. Kyle shares a simple yet powerful perspective: joy isn’t created by circumstances, success or material thi...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with therapist, author and transformation expert Karen Goslin for a bold, honest and deeply personal conversation about what it truly takes to break free from the patterns that keep us stuck – and step into a life of intentional joy. From hitting rock bottom through illness, loss and heartbreak to building a life roo...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast , host Greg De Koker and co-host and Title Sponsor, Wray Carvelas, sit down with strategy and culture expert Tracey Swanepoel for a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation on the true role of joy in leadership, performance and everyday life. With decades of experience spanning business, storytelling and organizational transformation, Trace...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast , Greg De Koker sits down with financial advisor Ian Barnett for a grounded, honest and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live – and lead – with intentional joy. From a high-pressure engineering career to building a purpose-driven financial practice, he shares how redefining success around family, service, and fulfillment tr...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast , Greg De Koker sits down with transformational speaker, educator and movement facilitator Emmy Rousseau for an energizing and deeply human conversation about reclaiming joy as a daily, intentional practice. From navigating uncertainty in her early entrepreneurial days to becoming a powerful voice for self-love, mindset and embodied transformatio...

On this episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast , Greg De Koker sits down with global executive, leadership advisor, and founder of Ascencia Group, Wray Carvelas, for a powerful and grounded conversation on what it truly means to lead with joy, purpose, and genuine care for people. With a career spanning engineering, mining, and global leadership – including CEO roles leading thousands – Wray...

In the first episode of the JOY² – Live With Joy Podcast, host Greg De Koker sits down with keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and podcast host Jamie Mason Cohen for a powerful conversation about encouragement, courage, and the choice to lead life with joy. This episode is especially meaningful for Greg, because Jamie was one of the first people who encouraged him to share his voice publ...

JOY² – Live With Joy is a leadership and personal growth podcast exploring the hidden power of joy in work, leadership and life. Hosted by brand and culture strategist Greg De Koker , each episode features meaningful conversations with founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, creators and thought leaders who are reimagining how we lead teams, build thriving cultures and live more meaningful lives. Together...