The Inspire Podcast

Whether you're just starting your career and are looking to get hired, or are well established and looking to grow your profile, one thing is for sure: you must build a digital presence. COVID has only accelerated the growing trend of building profile in a digital world, and today's successful professionals must master new ways of communicating and connecting. Michael Marra, Founder of Entre (join...

Every manager knows creating strong relationships with their employees is crucial to fostering high performance. But what do your employees REALLY want from you? In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Laura Sukorokoff joins me to share insights gleaned from interviews with hundreds of employees. Laura explains what employees want and need from their leaders and then outlines how you can authentica...

What does it mean to lead with purpose? How do you determine your purpose? How do you ensure your own purpose is aligned with your organization? William Onuwa tackles these questions in this episode of The Inspire Podcast. Drawing on lessons from his successful career he explores how finding who you are can make the practice of leadership not only more effective, but more fulfilling. Highlights fr...

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Girish Ganesan, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Head of US Talent, at TD Bank. Bart and Girish discuss what the term ‘inclusion’ really means and what TD is doing as an organization to promote inclusion not only in the workplace but also in the broader community. Here are some moments from the conversation: Intro - 00:48.1 Covid c...

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Gabe and Bart discuss why (and how) data science plays a key role in helping companies connect with and understand their audience to drive growth, positive impact and leadership. Here are some moments from the conversation: Guest introduces himself -3:07.432 Time as journalist -3:34.700 Digital Publishing -4:08.601 The Globe's technology team -4:26.328 Data...

In todays episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart interviews Renae Morriseau. Renae's journey has been in working creatively with Indigenous people. She's a writer, theatre director & musician who helps people find their voice through effective storytelling. Here are some moments from the conversation: How did you get to do what you do? -04:23.2 Agusta Buel -05:08.1 Phil Fontane's experience -05:29.2...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart interviews Matthew Confer. Matt is VP, Strategy and Business Development at Abilitie. Abilitie develops award-winning corporate leadership development and mini-MBA programs for rising leaders and executives around the world. Their team-based business competitions involve aspiring leaders in an active, learn-by-doing environment. Matt and Bart discuss...

At The Humphrey Group we have been hard at work to develop programs that will help our clients communicate inspirationally. Right now we are focused on helping our clients answer the question, “how can we amplify our leadership in today’s digital world?” The norms are changing, the opportunities are changing and so communication must change too. To delve into these changes on the Inspire Podcast,...

A leader's inspirational mindset stems from courage. The courage to speak up and persuade people of what you believe is right. In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart interviews Martine Roy. Martine has spent a lifetime standing up for equity. She exemplifies courageous speaking. After being driven out of the Canadian Forces for her sexuality, Martine spent her life speaking up for inclusi...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart interviews Tim Tamashiro. Tim is the author of "How to IKIGAI", along with being a jazz singer, speaker, and radio broadcaster. He now however focusses on bringing the Japanese concept of IKIGAI to the world. The term translates to "life's worth", and helps one understand how they can live a more fulfilling life. Here are some moments from the conver...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart interviews Demetrios Nicolaides. Demetrios is the MLA for Calgary-Bow and Alberta's Minister of Advanced Education. Listen in to learn more about the rules politicians follow to refine their messaging, how they deal with criticism, and what it takes to inspire their audience. Here are some moments from the conversation: Demetrios recent political pos...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Nathania Harrison who is the founder of Saor Studio. Saor is a movement studio where their efforts are grounded in self study, body awareness and mindfulness to help you uncover new possibility within. Listen in to learn how you can keep your mind healthy by keeping your body healthy. Moments from the conversation: How Nathania started Sao...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Sharon Zohar. Sharon in the CEO/Founder of The Big Push. The Big Push is a business accelerator for women led companies. They provide hands-on services and support to create actionable and measurable growth plans to help lift women-led companies to new heights. Listen in to get some unique insight into the challenges facing female entrepr...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal interviews Liam Austin. Liam is a Virtual Event Planner & Online Conference Consultant. Join in as Bart and Liam discuss what conferences will look like in our new virtual world, & how conferences could work when we're not travelling and getting together in large crowds. Here are some moments from the conversation: Virtual event strategist - 04...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Benjamin Morgan and Jeff Angel from Centre for Crisis and Risk Communications (CCRC). CCRC prepares organizations for their next crisis by: conducting vulnerability audits, writing and executing crisis communication plans, providing training (crisis and media) and strategic communication counsel. Listen in to learn the rules of communicat...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Arif Virani. Arif is a Member of Parliament for Parkdale - High Park in Ontario Canada. Listen in to learn what it means to lead as a politician, and how you can do it with empathy and practicing active listening. Here are some moments from the conversation: Arif introduces himself - 03:17.2 How are you handling the pandemic - 04:27.3 Voi...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart Egnal speaks with Trina Boivin. Trina is Vice President of Leadership Assessment & Development at Optimum Talent, a company that collaborates with leading organizations to recruit, develop, engage, retain, and transition talent. Listen in as they discuss what team effectiveness looks like, and how leaders can intentionally form it. Here are some momen...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast. Bart Egnal interviews Howard Forman. Howard is a professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Public Health, Economics & Management at the Yale School of Management. He's been a voice of pragmatism and realism through this crisis.  Listen in to get a better understanding on what the next 6 months will look like in North America concerning the virus, along with what...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Scott Evans. Scott is the General Manager of Edelman, Toronto. Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman's signature piece of IP is called the "Edelman Trust Barometer". This annual trust and credibility survey remains...

In today's special episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart Egnal sits down with leaders from CN, to share experiences and insights that will help advance the goals of gender equity. Bart, and the CN panel discuss the barriers to equity that exist today, what women can do to speak up, be heard and be recognized, the role of men as allies, and what organizations should do to create inclusive environment...

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #eachforequal, and in today's podcast episode we're talking about what it takes to push for a more gender equal world. To get the dialogue going we are proud to present a panel discussion about this years IWD theme with employees of The Humphrey Group. On the panel are: Cynthia Ward, Vice-President, Shalyma Cambridge, Associate, John Wright, Senior As...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Cam Hicks. Cam is Corporate Vice President - Human Resources and Communications at Teleflex. Listen in to understand the power of values, and how it's integral in crafting your company culture. Here are some moments from the conversation: Define "a value"?- 05:48.6 Four key values- 06:53.4 Building core values in your company- 08:50...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Nouman Ashraf. Nouman is an Assistant Professor at the Rotman School of Management teaching within the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management streams. His focus is on enabling innovative and inclusive practices within organization life. Most organizations understand the importance of a diverse workforce. But diversit...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Tom Shepansky. Tom is a co-founder of Rethink - an independent creative agency. In a business defined by turnover Tom and his two co-founders have gone the distance. Listen in to learn the importance of shared values and beliefs in creating a world class advertising agency Here are some moments from the conversation: The success of...

In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Michael Lombardi. Michael is an American Football executive, media analyst, and former assistant on the coaching staff of the New England Patriots. Michael and Bart talk about leadership lessons from the NFL, and what it takes to build a winner. Here are some moments from the conversation: Gridiron Genius -03:30.1 Start with your st...