The Mike Method

What if the reset you need is not more effort, but a slower rhythm you can access in just a few minutes a day? In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins sits down with Lee Holden, Qigong master, Tai Chi teacher, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in Psychology and longtime guide in the practice of mindful movement. Lee first discove...

What would have to be true if you were legally bound to hire and keep your executive assistant for three years? That single question changed everything for Tim Francis. In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins sits down with Tim Francis, founder of Great Assistant, to unpack why delegation so often fails for founders and how to rebuild it the right way. After five failed assistant hire...

As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to pause and look back on some of the moments from The Mike Method that stayed with us. Over the past year, we’ve had thoughtful conversations with leaders, founders, educators, parents, and creatives across a wide range of industries. While the topics varied, a few themes kept showing up again and again: leading with more awareness, staying grounded under press...

What if the most important measure of success is not what you achieve, but who you become along the way? In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins sits down with Dr. David B. Wolf for a thoughtful and wide ranging conversation on self realization, leadership, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. David is a counselor, coach, and seminar leader who has been working in human transformation...

What happens when a child’s inner voice turns harsh before they even understand what it means to feel overwhelmed or afraid? And what can we do as parents, educators, and leaders to help rewrite that voice into something supportive and grounded? In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Monique Marcotte , founder of TRY, The Real You , a social emotional learning company that helps y...

You can be the smartest person in the boardroom and still have zero impact. That idea sits at the heart of this conversation. In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Liz Watson, one of Canada’s most respected voices in governance. With more than three decades as a lawyer, over twenty years advising boards and CEOs, and board experience that spans Peterson, Shad, and the Institute o...

This episode of The Mike Method dives into the emotional side of selling a business and what really happens after an entrepreneur exits. Mike Desjardins sits down with Chad Nikkel, founder and CEO of Bold Instinct and creator of the Business Builder Group, who has started, scaled, and sold 11 companies. Chad shares how one clause in a contract cost him $6.5 million and why that lesson changed his...

This episode of The Mike Method explores how early conditioning shapes identity and why the mind and nervous system often keep people stuck in old patterns, even when life is going well. Mike sits down with Lynn Sumida, a master level social worker, trauma specialist, international facilitator, and founder of Expanding You. Lynn has spent decades helping people reset their nervous systems so they...

Most founders want two things: to raise their next round and to exit. Few will say it out loud, but Brian Wong will. In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins sits down with Brian Wong, a prodigy who graduated from UBC’s Sauder School of Business at 18, raised more than $40 million in venture capital, and builtKkiip, one of the world’s largest mobile advertising platforms, before sellin...

Most people think nervous system regulation means being calm — it doesn’t; it means not getting stuck. In this episode, Mike Desjardins talks with Anna Brooks, a guide in deep transformation whose work blends somatics, nervous system regulation, and “soul truth.” They explore how your nervous system shapes every experience and how flexibility—not calm—is the real goal. Anna shares simple tools lik...

What if the moments that knock you down are the very ones that set you up for what’s next? In this week's episode of the Mike Method, Mike sits down with Carly Moir, founder and CEO of White Canvas Design, a powerhouse design agency rooted in heart and led with purpose. A former national softball team captain turned entrepreneur, Carly shares how resilience, vision, and a triple-threat mindset hel...

“We didn’t know when our lessons would arrive, but they did. And for us, they came when everything was falling apart.” In this episode of The Mike Method , host Mike Desjardins sits down with Zach Berman , co-founder of The Juice Truck , Canada’s first cold-pressed juice bar. Zach shares how he and his co-founder, Ryan Slater, transformed a global crisis into a moment of reinvention—pivoting from...

In this episode, Mike Desjardins sits down with Robert Glazer to explore the power of core values and how living in alignment with them shapes both leadership and life. Robert is the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and the author of several Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling books , including Elevate and Friday Forward . He’s also...

We’re re-releasing one of our most listened-to and loved episodes! A timeless conversation that hits just as hard today as when it first aired. What if the real reason your sales team isn’t closing deals has nothing to do with the market and everything to do with your company’s diluted genius? In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike sits down with international business mentor and Models Method...

In this solo episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins breaks down the mechanics of being triggered and introduces the ABC Method, a simple yet powerful way to shift out of automatic reactions and into conscious choice. Mike shares how awareness, a single breath, and a prepared choice can transform the way we respond in heated moments. With practical examples, he shows how this method can help...

What do free vacations, Jerry Seinfeld, and Happy Meals have in common? For John Dwyer, they are all part of a playbook that has helped businesses bring in billions in revenue. In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike sits down with John Dwyer (JD), founder of the Institute of Wow and a direct response marketing legend. JD has worked with brands like Disney, KFC, 7-Eleven, Woolworths, and BP, and...

What does it really mean to be “driven”? In this episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins sits down with Dr. Doug Brackman, a psychologist, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Driven . Doug brings both academic expertise and lived experience, sharing insights from his own journey and two decades of work with elite performers, entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, and world-class athletes. Together, Mi...

Ever wondered what leadership sounds like through the eyes of a grade eight student? Mike and his daughter Lillie share their perspective. This week on The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins is joined by his daughter Lillie for a special conversation about leadership. Their discussion is playful, honest, and thoughtful, exploring what leadership means from both a young student’s perspective and a paren...

As we step into September, it’s a perfect moment to slow down, reflect, and bring more mindfulness into the way we lead and live. That’s why we’re bringing back one of our most listened to episodes of The Mike Method , a powerful conversation with Mo Jessa. Mo has spent over three decades with Earls Restaurants, helping grow the company from 13 locations to more than 70 across North America. Along...

This week, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes of The Mike Method —a conversation with Dan Box, General Manager and Vice President of EA Ventures. Dan and Mike explore how Electronic Arts (EA) is evolving from being purely a video game company into a community-driven organization. With over 700 million gamer accounts, EA is reimagining its future by investing in the creator econom...

What if every young woman entered adulthood already knowing her strengths, her values, and the power of her voice? That is the vision driving Lauren MacKinnon, executive coach, leadership development facilitator, and founder of superpowHER , a youth leadership movement equipping the next generation with the confidence, skills, and values to lead with authenticity and impact. With more than 20 year...

One of the most listened-to episodes of The Mike Method is back — and it’s just as relevant today as when it first aired. In this conversation, host Mike Desjardins sits down with Deborah Wong, Executive Leadership Development at General Motors, to tackle burnout, perfectionism, boundaries, and redefining success. They explore the lingering impact of the pandemic, the double-edged role of AI in pr...

In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, a world‑class expert in emotional intelligence, communication, and human behavior. Founder of The Relationship Toolbox, bestselling author, high‑performance executive coach, and host of The Dr. Patty Ann Podcast , she’s worked with leaders at the highest levels — from the co‑founder of Netflix to the president of Starbucks. Together, they...

What does it really take to lead in a world that keeps shifting under our feet? Mike Desjardins and Dr. Hilary Curry get into the real stuff of leadership—what actually matters now, and what’s going to matter even more in the future. They talk about how so many professionals are missing the mark on critical thinking, and how creativity (the kind AI just can’t touch) is becoming a serious competiti...

What if your worst day was someone else’s dream come true? In this powerful episode of The Mike Method , Mike Desjardins sits down with Spencer Lodge—a globally recognized sales leader, award-winning podcast host of Unscripted with Spencer Lodge , and founder of Make It Happen University—who shares the deeply personal journey that changed the way he defines success. From building multi-million dol...