WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)

Jill Knowles from the Sharpe-Way Group of Scotia Wealth Management joins us for a conversation to discuss how we empower women to take control of their financial futures, whether that is due to loss, divorce, being single, etc. empowering women to make confident financial decisions for their family, their business, their future. Whether you’re the primary financial decision-maker, a partner in dec...

What are you doing to drive culture in a new era? Culture is no longer a nice to have but a must-have and as companies experience 5 generations of human beings in their organizations and it’s critical to understand where the gaps are.  Join us as we speak with Tiersa Hall Smith, Author of “Culture Impact”, World Class Speaker Master Trainer, and HR and Culture Consultant who helps professionals an...

During covid many issues were highlighted but nothing as significant as elderly abuse which saw a 250% increase. This is unacceptable and as a society we must look at how we change the conversation. Join us as we speak with Laura Tamblyn Watts Founder and CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national senior advocacy organization.  Laura is a passionate advocate on a variety of urgent issues affecting older Can...

Lisa Levy also known as “The Disruption Catalyst Speaker” joins us for a conversation about embracing change and the process of resistance we often go through when faced with change. She is the Founder and CEO of LCubed Consulting, author, speaker, and disruptor. Her book Future Proofing Cubed provides a framework for the process organizations can go through to invoke change in a positive and sust...

How does one be Unmessablewith when life throws you those unwanted curveballs? Josselyn Herman- Soccia joins us and shares her accounts of being Unmessablewith. Josselyn has over 30 years of experience working as an entrepreneur, author, master coach, leader, entertainer, and designer of transformative programs.   She has written many books such as Peace Promises: 30 Days to a more peaceful life,...

Ready to shift your mindset and change your story? Parul Somani shares her story of loss, grief, resilience, and so much more in this episode where we get a first-hand preview of how someone gains alignment with their purpose. Parul has endured it a lot and with that still maintains an optimistic outlook on life and found the silver lining for what life looks like today.  As a cancer survivor, she...

What weight are you hanging on to? Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional, Digestive and Hormone Expert helping to create a level of confidence and overcome self-sabotage with food. Amber shares with us the differences between Emotional, Binge, and Additive eating and how we might learn to cope in different ways. She shares many tips on shifting from food to other mechanisms.   She speaks from first-hand...

You’re an executive, but are you a leader? Join us as we speak with Sonya Shelton, CEO of Executive Leadership Consulting, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and speaker to unpack the difference between being an executive and a leader. We explore how a toxic work environment impacts leadership and how one might show up.   Plus the importance of leading yourself, understanding your why, and how that co...

What exactly is the Emotional Freedom Technique or better known as EFT? Theresa Lear Levine, Founder of Becoming More Me, joins us to share her experiences with overcoming her struggles with trauma, ADHD, and high-functioning anxiety using energy psychology, emotional freedom techniques, and chakra strategies.  Theresa takes us on a journey to understand better how tapping can reset our nervous sy...

How often have you experienced the valleys and mountaintops of life? This is a natural evolution of how we might navigate life and some of those valleys can be perceived to be way more challenging than others. And when we scale the mountains and reflect on how we reached the top that is where the magic happens. Sabine Gedeon, author of “Transforming - the Journey of Becoming”, CEO and Founder of S...

Given our current economic climate and the number of layoffs that are taking place, we spoke with Jenna Bayuk, Founder of Kinship Kollective, regarding her thoughts on how companies should be approaching the layoffs and what you might do if you are caught in the crossfires of a layoff. Jenna has over 15 years of experience working with entrepreneurs to build their businesses while ensuring they st...

Thinking about reinventing yourself? Sometimes we get caught up in what stage or age we are and we might be wondering if it’s too late, if we should make the move, or do we have anything left to give. These are normal questions and usually fear that is holding us back from being who we are truly meant to be.  Join us for a conversation with Lesley Jane Seymour, Founder of Covey Club, a club for li...

Tales of Potential: The Cinderella Story you haven’t Heard, by author Joanna Bloor. Joanna Bloor has transformed thousands of lives worldwide as a potentialist. A former Silicon Valley executive, TED speaker, and trusted advisor to leaders worldwide, she’s been described as a “glittering buzzsaw that cuts through all the workplace BS.” Joanna joins us for a highly engaging conversation sharing her...

Are you still searching for what might make your life more fulfilling? Maybe you’ve made it and are feeling good about your accomplishments but there is something still missing. Or maybe you are curious about how you connect your work to your value system.   Our conversation with Bessi Graham whose philosophy is very much about both/and thinking, shares with us how to avoid living with someone els...

What will you of tomorrow, thank you for doing today. Noomi Natan joins us for a wonderful conversation about why making the most of your potential is worth it, by having no regrets and unleashing your full inner power.  Noomi is a certified Euro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Adult Training and Development, and Family and Organizational Constellation Coach. Her work is about helping you mov...

Veronica Farmer joins us for a conversation about #leadership and leading with #vulnerability, #authenticity and intentionality. She shares some of her learnings as she navigates a variety of roles throughout her career, which include the impact she has on innovation, #communications, and leadership. From being mentored to paying it forward to our next generation of leaders.  Veronica’s story is a...

Are you a highly sensitive leader or do you know someone who might be? Join us as we discuss with Heather Dominick, founder of A Course in Business Miracles and author of  “Different: The Highly Sensitive Leadership Revolution” as she shares what it’s like to be a highly sensitive leader and being able to share those gifts to create more impact in the world. She shares with us some of the strength...

How is AI opening up the world of Financial Services? And what impact will robots have on our lives in the very near future? Heather Altepeter, CEO and founder of the National Merchants Association join us to explore some of these questions and so much more. NMA has achieved remarkable success - securing a spot on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 3 years consecutively, achieving...

We are living in extraordinary times with greater possibilities and even more uncertainty - Adeline Tiah accomplished Chief Marketing Officier with experience across banks, telcos, and startups and author of “ Reinvent 4.0 - The Keys to Unlock Success and Trie in Uncertainty” shares with us why we need to embrace a permanent reinvention mindset. And reinvention is not a destination but a journey o...

We cannot create a #conscious world without conscious individuals. Marika Messager joins us for a deep dive into why #ConsciousLeadership is more important than ever. Marika is a #visionary, teacher and researcher of consciousness while elevating individuals, businesses, and the global community into a new #paradigm of positive and purposeful impact. In this episode, you will gain insight into the...

Join our conversation with Brandy Mabra as she talks about owning your CEO status. She shares her beautiful story of how she was forced to take breaks and own her status while still thriving. Many of us women take on professional careers, home, and family while keeping it all going which has a cost to us if we are not paying attention to the signs. It is easy to get caught up in life and lose sigh...

Interested in learning about male allyship? Or maybe the benefits of diversity in business? Please tune in to our conversation with Michael Tremblay, CEO of Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards. Mike has an extensive background in sales, marketing, operations, and general management experience across Canada, the United States and Latin America, where he has built teams focusing on equality and diversit...

Are you curious to learn more about blockchain and Artificial Intelligence? Dr. Elena Mechik shares with us what blockchain actually is in terms we can understand, what is happening with Chatgpt, her journey through a Brazil rainforest and how that experience has forever changed her life and the way she does business. Plus what it is like being a mother of a newborn, leading a tech company, and us...

In this episode of the WIL Talk podcast, we speak with Carrie Severson about her new book, “Unapologetically Enough”. Carrie is a four-time recoverer from burnout and life long learner of accepting self and being enough. We talk about building enough skills, mental well-being as it relates to burnout and so much more. If you suffer from burnout or not feeling enough - this is the episode for you....

How does menopause impact women in all aspects of their life from intimate relationships to the boardroom table? Dyna Vink, the tech sector veteran, turned certified in health and nutrition. Join us to discuss the social challenges women face during menopause, and also how to get a handle on it before it takes hold.  Dyna has created a 4 step lifestyle approach for reducing the symptoms we experie...