REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan

Have you ever taken on clients that you wished you hadn’t? Or wished that you could find more clients like your best client? Laural Carr is an award-winning marketer and Founder of Impagination Inc. She is passionate about helping her clients to work in their natural style and achieve their desired results with ease. She helps businesses find more clients, shorten their sales cycle and generate mo...

Welcome to Season 5 of REVUP Your Business with Hilda Gan (formerly known as REVUP Your Potential) the podcast for small to medium-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, and HR professionals! Each week, we’ll be sharing tips, strategies, and trends on how you can build success in your business. Hilda will share her expertise as a people-centric leader in work culture and human resources, along with...

Sometimes, we find ourselves unable to do the things we want, because we care too much about what other people will say about us. Processing the fear of rejection, and learning to stand for ourselves even when other people turn their back on us is the key to forging our own road. Claudia Chan is an author and a Life Coach for Asian Women. After working together, her clients build more trust and co...

Why do Asians often get overlooked for leadership? Studies have shown that Asian Americans are amongst the most highly educated groups, yet are statistically held back from leadership positions. Despite working hard, they are often overlooked for their efforts and brilliance. Several myths are continuously perpetrated about Asian Americans in the workplace, from perceptions of the "shyness&qu...

With the stresses that come with work and life, many people often neglect their own health and wellness – forgetting to take care of themselves along the way. Dr. Cindy Tsai is the founder of Yes and More Inc, and is a board-certified physician, TEDx speaker, bestselling author and wellness/life coach guiding successful high-achievers to transform their stress into strength. As a leader, physician...

Canada is a country that is recognized for its diversity, vibrant communities, and openness toward newcomers, but it wasn’t always like this – especially for Chinese-Canadians. Arlene Chan is an author and award-winning Chinatown historian who brings the history, culture, and traditions of the Chinese in Toronto and Canada to life in her speaking engagements, tours, books, and essays. Arlene is th...

“If you are presented with an opportunity, you never know where that path is going to take you”. For many, the prospect of changing jobs can be filled with the uncertainty of not knowing whether or not you are a right fit for the role. Surrounding yourself with good mentors that recognize your uniqueness and potential, can help you gain confidence in who you are.  Joanna Kervin is the Vice Preside...

‘When ambitious professional women get more opportunity — to have a voice in important conversations, to steer our collective economic power towards that which we care about — it ultimately benefits everyone, and leads to a more equal world.’ - Ellevate Network Maricella Herrera Avila is the CEO of Ellevate Network, the largest community for women+ at work focused on creating a culture of equity a...

Many people lack the skills and confidence to speak in front of others, and make an impact using their voices. Earl Thomas is a professional Voice-Over artist specializing in Promotional Videos: Website videos, Master of Ceremonies, Business messages and Introductions for local entertainers and Various Voice-over projects. Public speaking started early which created confidence, resulting in numero...

Managing work-life balance and beating burnout are common challenges faced by all entrepreneurs. Establishing boundaries sounds like the perfect solution. However, boundaries are a bunch of lines and fences — space is the freedom to move about. Heather Roberts serves high achieving women who are juggling the growth of their own figure businesses and raising their families. She believes women need...

Connecting with like-minded individuals can help you, and others, build confidence through community and connection. Marlene Marco is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion to help build up other women in business.  As the creator and leader of Heart of Networking since 2012, her passion shines through in every event she creates. Marlene has two areas of focus:  1) to create a variety of effective...

“Insecure leaders surround themselves with ‘yes people’. Effective leaders surround themselves with people who challenge them.” Effective Leaders can and should be able to inspire and motivate others. People skills should be considered a core competency when promoted to a managerial level, yet it is often overlooked when compared to their skills or technical knowledge. New leaders aren't gett...

Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. If 1 in 5 people are affected and we all know someone who suffers, we should show the same compassion and respect for those affected by mental illness as for those affected by physical illness. WE ALL HAVE A (mental health) STORY. Ingrid Taheri is the Founder, Artistic & Executive Director of High Notes Avante, a registered charity using artistic exp...

What does it mean to be Neurodiverse? Simply put, it's a person who has been diagnosed with one or more learning disabilities. Joseph K Muscat is a neurodivergent advocate in the workplace, delivering awareness training and strategies to businesses, management and individuals to create more inclusive and productive environments. His own experiences as a Neurodivergent with Visual Motor, Visua...

The most successful workplaces start with the health & wellness of their team. Dan Rogers is the Co-Owner & Head Coach at rxRecourse. Together with Co-Founder and CEO Tarah Rogers, they help promote, encourage, and assist in a healthier professional and personal life through interactive Zoom Training. With the use of Health Workshops, Monthly Corporate Challenges, 1-on-1 and Small Group Pe...

Grief can be expressed in many forms and costs workplaces over 100 billion dollars per year in lost productivity. How people cope, recover and maintain the peace of mind in adversities is often less clear. Dr. Birgitte Tan is Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Life Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and Consultant. She has successfully helped more than 25,000 people move through and beyond grief...

Every story has a beginning.  Craig Colby is an award-winning television executive producer, show runner, writer and director. He also has his own content creation and consulting business called Colbyvision, that helps production companies and broadcasters make top-notch programs, business owners tell their stories, and companies make videos that express who they are. In this episode, Craig recoun...

Is your profile getting noticed? Creating a strong personal brand online for yourself or business is one of the best ways you can gain exposure, get hired, or grow your professional network. Elena Sabry is Career Marketer, certified LinkedIn expert with 20 years of managing Marketing and Communications with multinational companies in 4 countries. She works with executives, entrepreneurs and busine...

"Be the person who starts a ripple that creates a wave of change"   Every entrepreneur remembers the days when they had a lightbulb moment and started in the trenches with a great idea. Trish Tonaj is an award winning Marketing Consultant, Artist, Author and Founder of ShareYourStories.online , an international marketing platform featuring business stories that share great ideas. What st...

Welcome to Season 4 of REVUP Your Potential with Hilda Gan! In this special episode, Hilda Gan is interviewed by Jackie Porter, an award-winning financial planner and returning guest on our Podcast. Learn about the early experiences that influenced Hilda’s life, career, and passion for people, as well as the lessons learned from co-founding an engineering firm, iTRANS Consulting. Listeners will al...

Burnout, losing your passion or getting caught up in the busyness are pitfalls that many entrepreneurs and business owners face as part of their journey. Your business is an extension of you - but what if you could do less, be more, and learn to SOAR? Valeri Hall Little is a Certified Business Coach and Founder of Built To SOAR™. She helps successful yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs work less, earn m...

Beef patties are a staple of Jamaican food culture, but aren’t normally considered to be a gourmet or wholesome meal. Opal Rowe (Stush Patties) found herself craving patties, and despite the abundance of patties in Toronto, she was unable to find a wholesome patty that she could enjoy as a meal with a glass of wine. When she couldn't find such a patty in the market, she decided to make one an...

Stories have the power to impact people's lives and change the world - but how do you find the core message that will help get your story out there? Tam Luc is an International Speaker and #1 Bestselling author, and the CEO of Delucslife Media and Founder of Women with Vision International. After years of struggling in business and experiencing the ups and downs of life, Tam speaks on what fi...

“There is more to wealth than money”. Financial planning is often one of the most challenging aspects that entrepreneurs and business owners face. Wendy Brookhouse, Founder of Black Star Wealth, is an Independent Financial Planner who helps entrepreneurs build their wealth. She helps business owners figure out the 5 key numbers that will drive their success, and putting the plan together that will...

How do you create a healthy work culture? While many organizations recognize the value in putting people first and treating them well; HR, culture, programs and rewards are often overlooked, until it is too late. Helen Patterson is an experienced HR professional, trained lawyer – and the consultant behind Life Works Well. She specializes in helping small and medium businesses create programs and a...