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Get the skills you need to build an epic career with the Career Hack 100. Jenn Glynn and Jason The Career Hack 100 is gaining momentum with four new skills that can change your career. Join hosts Jason Thomson and Jenn Glynn, and learn how to be a better person AND a better colleague. Segment 1 – #20 - Defy logic So much of the way we communicate goes beyond a logic problem. Understand the role ne...

The Career Hack 100 is gaining momentum with four new skills that can change your career. Join hosts Jason Thomson and Jenn Glynn, and learn how to be a better person AND a better colleague. Segment 1 – #13 - Create processes that people can follow Want to stand out? Create processes. They help everyone understand and follow along. Segment #2 - #14 - Andrew Churchill, Learn to present better Are y...

The Career Hack 100 is gaining momentum with four new skills that can change your career. Join hosts Jason Thomson and Jenn Glynn, and learn how to be a better person AND a better colleague. Segment 1 – #9 - Serve your industry Don't just "take" from your industry. Mentor, volunteer and help out – people WILL notice. Segment #2 - #10 - Don't be a jerk Are you costing your team...

We're revving up with the "Career Hack 100,"  – the 100 skills, insights and approaches you need to build an epic career. Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson welcome David Zinger to talk about "pinball" careers, plus a "My Favourite Career Advice" from Shannon Back. Segment 1 – #5 - Learn how to run a meeting Want to be a superhero in your organization? Understand the s...

Introducing the "Career Hack 100" – the 100 skills, insights and approaches you need to build an unforgettable career. Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson kick off this week with the first four – plus special guest Joe Nishi. Segment 1 – #1 - Focus on your boss Your boss holds the keys to so much in your career. Here's how to connect with them . Segment #2 - #2 - Be curious Be hungry to kn...

Elevate your content, marketing and communications with four of the very best interviews we completed this year. Segment 1 – The Interview, Nick Kindler The author of "Impact" talks about the strategies for corporate communications success. Originally part of the Communications Episode – Season 2, Episode 14. Segment 2 – The Interview, Judi Fox Top Linkedin Coach Judi Fox gives you the s...

In a world where organizations are working to make employees feel valued and purposeful, recognition can be one of the most important tools at your fingertips. It's low cost and easy to implement...if you know the critical rules. Segment 1 – The Challenge What recognition is and isn't – and what the TV show Friends can teach you about saying "thank you." Segment 2 – The Intervi...

There's a lot of talk in Canada right now about how organizations can be more mindful of and connected with Indigenous communities. But what does that really mean...and what does that  look like day in, day out. Jenn and Jason talk with two Indigenous business leaders about connection and why land acknowledgments might not be everything they're cracked up to be. Segment 1 – The Challenge...

Organizations talk a lot about building a more diverse and inclusive culture...but are they delivering against their intention? Join Jenn and Jason to explore what real world inclusion "looks" like (hint: the word "look" might be the wrong phrase). Segment 1 – The Challenge What are the key challenges, opportunities and trends organizations are facing when it comes to diversity...

Stress, anxiety, depression – mental health is on the forefront of many professionals' thoughts. In today's episodes, we talk about how organizations can understand and make a difference. Segment 1 – The Challenge What organizations face when it comes to understanding and creating a culture focused on positive mental health outcomes. Segment 2 – The Interview, Leslie Bennett Mental Healt...

So many great ideas – but do you have the time, organization and inclination to make them real? In this summary Speed Session, we look at the best of the season to show you how to get started market, how to create content and scale. Segment 1 – Entrepreneurship overview Insights from... Episode 16 - The secrets every new entrepreneur should know Episode 17 - Getting started as an entrepeneur Segme...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. Go big or go home. There's a whole lot to think about when it comes to scaling your ideas. Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson for a chat with the leader of India's largest incentive travel company – and learn how Rajeev Kohli uses a "differentiation" mindset to build. Segment 1 – The Challenge Scaling is scary. Here's wha...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. Are you getting the. most out of your Linkedin profile? Curious about starting a Podcast? Join Jenn Glynn (in spirit) and Jason Thomson as they talk to Podcast guru Christopher Hines and Linkedin pro Judi Fox (#foxrocks) - get a leg up on your profiles and content. Segment 1 – The Challenge Why are so many people publishing Podcasts? And what&ap...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. Are you delivering a message your customers/partners/colleagues/employees want to hear? Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson as they talk to legendary speaker Ron Tite about what it takes (hint: there's a lot how to be real). Segment 1 – The Challenge What messages are breaking through. Segments 2 and 3 – The Interview, Ron Tite An interview s...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. You just made a great product – congratulations! NOW you have to tell the world about it. oin Jenn Glynn (in spirit) and Jason Thomson as they talk to entrepreneurs Larissa Meade and Micheal Steinberg about how they tackle social media and content strategies. Segment 1 – The Challenge What are you up against with your marketing? Segment 2 – The...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. So. This thing showed up called a "pandemic" and it changed so many of our businesses. What did we do about it? Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson as they talk to entrepreneurs Chef David Wolfman and Thomas Genest. They share their experiences of starting up, the bumps along the way and where they're going next. Segment 1 – The Cha...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. There's a lot to think about when you start your next great business. This week we give you the specific tools (and experiences) of real entrepreneurs. Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson as they talk to entrepreneurs Kevin Edmunds and Chris Wheeler. They share their experiences of starting up, the bumps along the way and where they're g...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. So you want to start a new side hustle? Stop and listen to this episode! Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson as they talk entrepreneurs Anthony Kelly and Andrew Rudd as they tell you what they wish the knew when they started their businesses. (There's some big ideas this week!) Segment 1 – The Challenge Yay, you want to start something new. H...

C lick here and get a FREE Summer Reading List curated by our guests. The game is changing for leaders like you. Flexibility. Empathy. Short, clear communications. The pandemic is changing the way we work – and we share insights from some smart leaders in this week's Speed Session. It's an all-in-one buffet of the best moments from the past season. Segment 1 – Leadership overview Insight...

Click here for FREE INFOGRAPHIC SUMMARY of the show. Are you thinking about how you communicate? It's important because it's one of the keys to great leadership. Join Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson as they talk with communications coach Nick Kindler and event leader Laurie Powers. Peek inside the playbooks of real pros to elevate your conversations. Segment 1 – The Challenge Comms are gett...

Click here and get a FREE infographic that shares five key approaches to teamwork for leaders. Teamwork is changing. With the rise of the pandemic and hybrid working, HOW we work together requires new skills and new strategies for teams and the leaders who make that teamwork a reality. In this episode, Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson welcome Laurel Harrison to talk teamwork and make you a better lead...

Click here and get a FREE infographic that helps you focus on your leadership anxiety,  stress and burnout It's lonely at the top. While leaders have spent the past 16 months focusing on colleagues and employees, they have suffered in silence. In this episode, Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson welcome Aoife Delaney, a leader with practical advice on  being proactive with your leadership challenges...

Click here and get a FREE infographic that helps you develop leadership-level EQ. Leaders understand they need to influence and inspire actual people, which means the need for a stronger "emotional intelligence" skillset. In this episode, Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson welcome a leader who has made this a hallmark of her work – Debra D. Kerby. Segment 1 – The Challenge What is EQ and what...

Click here and get a FREE infographic that helps you be a leader who builds great cultures. "Culture" has been a buzzword that leaders have kicked around for the better part of a decade – but what does it actually mean, and how can you influence it? We're doing a deep dive to arm you with the skills for LEADERSHIP over the next six episodes. This episode, Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomso...

Click here and get a FREE infographic that helps you master your next interview. It's a whole new "Season" of The Playbook by SpeakUp Get Results... We're doing a deep dive to arm you with the skills for LEADERSHIP over the next six episodes. Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson welcome Martin Lowery and Patricia Kerr. Segment 1 – The Challenge What "is" leadership, what tren...