The Working Well Podcast

In this episode, our guest is Beverly Beuermann-King. For over 20 years, Beverly has used her S-O-S Principle™ with people and organizations who want to control their reactions to stress, build resiliency against life’s challenges, and live healthy, successful lives. Beverly appreciates that there is not ‘one way’ to deal with our business challenges or build our personal resiliency. Beverly belie...

Back Home Again was inspired by real testimonials that Michael recorded (while working with the Canadian Red Cross) of individuals who experienced the forest fire, evacuation and the road to recovery. Extensive health research was utilized in the creation of the film, script and content including research from the University of Alberta, CMHA and a number of other studies related to mental health a...

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Lisa Belanger. She is an award-winning researcher, innovator, and is CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm teaching habits, skills and work design to be proactive with mental health and performance. Lisa holds a Ph. D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist. Prior to the pandemic, she...

In this episode, our guest is Rodney Miller. Rod is the president and CEO for CPHR Alberta, a not-for-profit organization representing over 6,000 members within the human resources community in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In his role, Rod is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, advocacy for the profession and overseeing the standards for the CPHR designation...

In this episode, our guest is Lindsay Lapaquette. She works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former speech language pathologist with a master’s of applied science, Lindsay harnesses, her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and...

In this episode, our guest is Michelle Berg. She is the Chief Visionary Officer at Elevated HR and employee experience agency located in Calgary, Alberta. Since 2010, Michelle and her team of nine have supported over 500 companies internationally with various people and culture program initiatives. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling psychology, with the desire to help orga...

In this episode, our guest is Shane Wenzel, President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and the namesake. As an industry leader, Shane’s responsibilities include strategic direction for the companies. Policy advice for the building industry through Build Calgary and political involvement through the Alberta enterprise group on the economy. Shane’s background in sales and marketing comes from g...

Today’s guest on the Working Well Podcast is Tina Varughese. Named one of Canada’s top 10 notable speakers by Ignite Magazine, Tina cleverly tackles hot button topics like diversity and inclusion in today’s complex climate. Tina’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, TSN, CBC eye-opener, Adrenaline Magazine and Alberta venture. Clients include Pfizer Canada, Kraft-Heinz, Hockey Canada Honda...

In this episode, our guest is Jim Trobec, Chief Operations Officer and senior consultant at Care Benefit Solutions. He is accountable for the execution and delivery of care’s brokering and consulting functions. Jim and his team specialize in providing customized group insurance and retirement solutions for companies that want to optimize the cost benefit ratio of their employee benefits plans. His...

In this episode, we connect with Michelle Cederberg, an in-demand, speaker, author, coach, and consultant. For over 17 years certified speaking professional, Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success, and live a bigger life. 

In this episode, we are joined by Christine Dagenais. She is a sought-after leadership development expert author corporate speaker and was recently recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women. Christine has coached hundreds of high-profile and top-performing leaders and has spoken at multiple leadership and executive development forums, delivering keynotes, including endurance leader...

In this episode, our guest is Kerilee Snatenchuk, Director in People & Culture at ATB Financial.  Kerilee has developed and implemented foundational strategies around physical and mental health, as well as inclusion and diversity at ATB. She has certification in mental health leadership, indigenous awareness, and digital wellness. She has been a speaker at the International Association of Business...

In this episode, our guest is Shannon Hughes,  an Employee Benefits and Insurance Consultant who is committed to helping organizations protect their most valuable asset – their employees. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a criminology degree, a series of unexpected life events led Shannon to the insurance industry and to work at a major national carrier. In 2012, she moved to t...

In this episode, our guest is Mike Skrypnek. He is a catalyst that helps spark mid-career entrepreneurs with great potential to put their vision into action for big impact. Intentionally adding energy at the right time, in the right way with the right person allows the impact to go Interstellar and set off a cosmic ripple effect.  The multiplier effect of entrepreneurial success extends through ge...

In today's episode, we talk with Michael Kerr. Michael is a hall of fame speaker who in ordinary times travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplaces, that rock and businesses that leverage their humor resources to drive outrageous results.

Join us for the inaugural episode of the Working Well Podcast. We discuss the challenges, issues, and opportunities that led to the launch of this show, and then we dive into some of the current challenges facing personal and workplace health and wellness. Tune in and enjoy the show! We would love to know what you think. Drop us a line or rate us on your favourite podcast platform.