REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan

It is often said that ‘your network is your net worth’, but networking doesn’t have to be a scary word. Networking is ultimately about connecting people and ideas. Award Winning Business Networking Expert Jennifer Beale is a matchmaker that guides ambitious and well-meaning professionals on how to find new clients fast. She has helped hundreds of business owners earn tens of millions of dollars wi...

Finding the right people to work with is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Dan Snow is the founder of Snow Collective, a consortium of established entrepreneurs and niche companies working together for a common cause: working with awesome business owners to help them grow. In this episode, we discuss the creative and entrepreneurial mindset, failing up, HR headaches, selec...

What does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) really mean in the workplace? DEI is designed to make people of various backgrounds feel welcome and ensure they have the support to perform to the fullest of their abilities in the workplace - but it isn’t always in practice. Siobhan Calderbank, Senior Director of Talent Management & DEI at LCBO and Founder of Butterfly Ladies, is an expert in c...

When entrepreneurs start their business, they often dream of having work flexibility, time and financial freedom, but somehow, it doesn’t always turn out like that. Diana Lidstone coaches entrepreneurs to accelerate growth and increase profits while freeing up more time for the things they love. After almost four decades in business and working globally with coaches, consultants, and business prof...

In the post-pandemic era, being on video for your business is an essential way to attract clients, increase your influence, and stand out from the crowd - if done well. Kathy Barthel (Take on the World) helps leaders create a compelling brand presence on video with confidence, to deliver a genuine, compelling, and targeted message. In this episode we discuss tips for being yourself on camera, The...

Living an environmentally sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to come at a high cost. Kate Pepler is the Founder and CEO of The Tare Shop, Nova Scotia’s first package-free bulk store, coffee shop and community hub. As a young entrepreneur and business owner, she is on a mission to create positive change by inspiring others to live with less waste. Learn about Kate’s journey as a young entrepreneur...

As a returning guest from Season 1 of our podcast, we catch up with Tracey Bissett to discuss financial advice for entrepreneurs and young adults, HR tips for business owners looking to make their next hire, and much more! As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and li...

Leaders know the ‘event’ is never the real crisis. John Robertson is a workforce wellness expert and culture alignment specialist that works with forward-thinking leadership to develop a thriving workplace with fully-engaged people, where leaders can lead. John supports organizations to transform their traditional crisis response and strengthen their cultural leadership style. This conversation gi...

A healthy workplace starts with putting people before process. Tanya Hewitt, PhD is the owner of Beyond Safety Compliance, helping organizations learn about new ideas in the world of work and safety. She worked for 18 years for a federal regulator and is known for her engaging and passionate speaking engagements.  A lifelong learner, she loves to share her knowledge to help workplaces to become he...

Have you ever been inspired by the journeys of successful business owners? After hearing the stories that business owners would tell  other entrepreneurs, but never share out to prospects and clients, Katherine Burrows discovered how effective these stories would be at scaling their businesses and profitability. This conversation gives listeners insights into the importance of crafting compelling...

“The only person in control of your speaking is YOU”. After struggling with stuttering as a child, Carl Richards is now a Professional Speaker and Speaking Mentor with more than 20 years in radio broadcasting, as well as a Podcast Strategist and Published Author. Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or working professional, being impactful and confident with your voice is often a cruc...

After experiencing first-hand the struggles that Asian Women face in society and in their careers, Sheena embarked on her mission to help Asian Women boost their confidence to live their authentic selves, create a voice in the world, and create a stronger representation for Asian women. In this episode, we discuss Sheena’s background and mission, diversity and representation in the workplace, trea...

For many, the prospect of changing jobs can be daunting. For others, it’s a necessary step toward a rewarding career. Gay Hamilton is Director of Business Development at WW Works and CEO of GoInnovation Consulting. After working in corporate for many years, Gay decided it was time to use her diverse experience to help small and medium-sized companies gain some of the advantages that larger compani...

Owning and running a family business has a lot of ups and downs. Anthea Mumby is the President of Dream Team Consulting, which helps family owned businesses to increase prosperity, freedom, and harmony. As a family-run business owner and entrepreneur, Anthea shares her journey, the importance of investing in yourself, her biggest HR headache, and much more! Anthea started her insurance career at h...

In this episode, Diane O’Ball, HR Manager at the National Ballet School of Canada, and Hilda Gan, People Bright Consulting, talk about HR. It’s more than just hiring, terminations, and organizing the annual Holiday Party. Diane has a passion for startups and high growth companies, and shares how she took chances in her career, and shifted her growth and passion for HR and the companies where she w...

Carolina Gutierrez focuses on building businesses from the inside out. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, she shares her journey from learning, to understand her struggles with ADHD in adolescence, to harnessing her energy to create multiple successful businesses focused on organizing business operation effectiveness with owner mental wellness.  Carolina Gutierrez is a serial entrepreneur that focu...

REVUP Your Potential with Hilda Gan - the stories about entrepreneurs and business leaders, and their successes and struggles along their journey. Each week we also talk about HR struggles, tips and strategies to help. If you love to learn through story telling, join us.

Jackie Porter is an award winning certified financial planner and financial advisor who has been in the financial industry for the past 22 years serving thousands of families, established businesses, and professionals. She also co-authored the book, “Single by Choice or Chance, the smart woman’s guide to living longer better” to help single women prepare better for their financial future.===️ Host...

Daniele Zanotti is the CEO & President of United Way Greater Toronto. In his over 20 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors, Daniele’s work is guided by one core value -- to work in and with communities across all sectors to create positive change. As CEO of United Way York Region, he played a pivotal role in the merger of United Ways across Toronto and York Region in 2015. U...

Agnes Lan is the founder of Kinderdrop - an occupancy booking system for temporary childcare solutions at licensed daycares across North America. Described as influential and inspirational by her clients and peers, Agnes Lan helps organizations grow through change. She has a knack for breaking down complex strategies into tangible business tactics. Leading the way in Sales Transformation for SMBs...

Heather Skoll teaches people to live deliberately and expand their comfort zone in wellness through online movement classes,sitting, standing with the chair, or on the floor. Yoga, breathing, relaxation, and bodymind techniques, meditation, and mindfulness are incorporated into short classes...She is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher ,a Certified Rubenfeld Synergist, and a Distinguished Toastmaster...

Margaret Hachey is the Managing Director of GroYourBiz, an organization thatbuilds peer-to-peer advisory boards for women entrepreneurs. She was previously the owner of Duocom Canada Inc. She founded the company in Toronto in 1980 and with organic growth and acquisitions expanded coast to coast. Its success earned it recognition as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies. Chatelaine and...

Sheri Kurtz is the founder of Sherlase Clinic Ltd - Medical Esthetics Clinic with a new a expansion of "The Sherlase Spa". Living in Markham with her husband Garry and dog Luke, Sheri enjoys family life at the lake and their combined five grandsons (with more on the way!).As a single Mom of two little girls, in 2000 Sheri purchased one of the first laser hair removal machines in Ontario...

Chantal Carter is the founder of Love & Nudes - a line of skin tone wire-free bras and panties for women of colour; nude for all skin tones. They are Canada’s 1st diverse line of skin tone products. She is an entrepreneur who has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years as a Stylist, Image Consultant, and magazine Style Director. Chantal’s passion to uplift women of colour through fash...

Tina Finelli and Caroline Wiley are the co-founders of SeeWhatSheCanDo - a digital community that unites active women and their supporters around the power of sport.===️ Hosted by:Hilda Gan - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ Visit us at:https://www.peoplebrightconsulting.com