WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)

The social issues that our teens face today are widespread from bullying, to body shaming, exploitation, and low self-esteem that is constantly taking a hit. Kristi K Hoffman, TV host, influencer, journalist, media producer, and author of Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life, joins us to share the impact this is having on our young girls. She also shares how and what we can do to...

How are your interpersonal struggles impacting your success? Have you ever wondered if your brain can be re-wired for anxiety or resistance, especially later in life? If you struggle with the same patterns, anxiety, or childhood trauma this is an excellent talk to join us for. Dr. L Carol Scott shares her own experiences with childhood trauma and PTSD, and her coping mechanisms to manage and chang...

Are you stuck in an either/or thinking pattern? Most of us are but the authors of “Both/And Thinking” share with us the extensive research they have done to shift the perspective from either/or to both/and thinking. Marianne Lewis joins us to explain how she and her co-author Wendy Smith began the study of paradoxes and both/and thinking, why it is important to apply in both our personal lives and...

From special assistant to the President of the United States, a partner in two large, global law firms, and publicly traded companies, to an executive coach.  Laura Terrell shares her journey around the globe and the leadership lessons she has learned.  She speaks with us about seizing opportunities, how being open can lead you down a path that brings so much joy and satisfaction, and why no matte...

Do you struggle to advocate for yourself? Most of us women do and our guest on the WIL Talk podcast today shares not only how you can advocate for yourself but why that is so important. She also discusses how Companies can step it up to advocate for their women leaders and especially those women of colour. Claudia is a career coach from North Carolina and specializes in supporting women to negotia...

Want to discover your Zone of Genius? Join us for a conversation with Midori Verity from Fuel to Fire as she shares what it’s like to go from doing it all, dealing with depression, to a thriving practice. She shares some of her favourite hacks for ridding those limiting beliefs, getting clear on your goals, and removing these negative stories that prevent you from being at your optimal. She shares...

Helen Appleby author of “Unwritten Rules” takes us on a journey to empower women with tools to write their own rules and to navigate their version of success. During our conversation, Helen shares a number of tips on things you can action today to shift how your work goes from invisible to visible and why men must be part of the solution especially when it comes to diversity at the most senior lev...

If you are ready for a dose of passion and inspiration, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Natalie Mills. After immigrating from South Africa to the United States, she knows what it is like to live the American Dream.  Her designs have caught the eye of celebrities from all over, including Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Lizzo, but that is not what makes Natalie an...

How would you like to work in an environment where you get to do what you do best? Dr. Megan Leasher shares with us the science-based approach to selecting the best talent and why it is important to take an inventory of what you do best. She shares her insight into how candidates can highlight themselves, especially in such competitive job markets and what employers need to do to retain those high...

How often do you feel unworthy or not enough? I often hear this from clients about how they ruminate about not being enough whether that is with being smart enough, rich enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, etc. In this episode of Women in Leadership Talk, I explore the stories we tell ourselves about not being enough, why we don’t feel worthy, and how to identify the messages and tips/tools you...

Long-term care planning is not a topic most of us have had nor do we necessarily want to but it is imperative, especially as we have so many baby boomers hitting the age that is most impacted. Our conversation with Barbara DeBerry is not only timely but will provide you with a roadmap to get the conversation started. She shares her own personal experience when her dad and “go-to” person became ill...

How often have you struggled with Imposter Complex throughout your life? Imposter Complex is very real and at some point in our lives most of us have experienced Imposter Complex (IC). IC is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It affects all of us from time to time, but can disproportionately affect high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accom...

Are you suffering from brain fog or memory fatigue? Join us as we speak with Rina Lang, a mind and brain power coach and the creator of “ Mind and Brain Supercharge”. Rina will share her top tips for increasing your brain power, improving memory, and what it takes to hit the flow state. This is such an important topic especially as we have navigated the pandemic. This used to be an older person&ap...

How many of you put that extra pressure on yourself to do it all? And then one day, you wake up and realize how burned out you are, decide to downsize or leave your careers, etc. Join us in our conversation with Dr. Robyn McKay, who is an award-winning psychologist, a leading expert in spiritual psychology, author, and “Whole Brain” coach. She co-authored the newest version of “ Smart Girls in the...

There are a lot of stigmas around mental illness and how we approach a topic, no one seems comfortable discussing it. We are fortunate to speak with Gillian Stein, the CEO of Henry’s,  a family-owned and operated, iconic Canadian independent camera retailer since 1909. In our conversation, we learn that there is no straightforward path to mental illness, and for many people, it is nonlinear. Gilli...

Need support on becoming a better and more authentic public speaker? Join us for a conversation with Liz Radzick, Executive Speech Coach, and President of Manifest Consulting. Liz has a unique background in classical music, comedy and improv so her ability to bring authenticity and creativity along with the bottom line to presentations is a real asset. Her skills and consulting have helped thousan...

Curious about how to get your seat at the table? Women on boards are more important than ever, especially when you think about the global challenges we are facing and how this platform can enable your ability to influence and create the necessary change we need to see happen. Join us as we speak with Kristi Honey, board member, executive in leadership for public and private sectors, and community...

Struggling with confidence? That is very common for most of us, and just because we lack it in one area of our lives doesn’t mean we lack it in all areas of our lives. Vicki Bradley the host of  WIL Talk and executive coach shares some examples of where we might lack confidence and how to start to build your confidence. We are not all born with confidence, but we can cultivate a possibility mindse...

How often do you “Fake it to Make it?” Our guest and author of the book, “Make it, Don’t Fake it: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success",  will make you think twice before faking it to make it. In our conversation, Sabrina Horn shares with us her journey in starting her own business at age 29 in Silicon Valley, the lessons she has learned, and why knowing and living by your valu...

Ryann did all the things she was supposed to, she got her MBA, married, had kids, the house, built 2 million dollar businesses in a very short time and yet was still feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and alone. So instead of sticking with the status quo, she rebelled. Her rebellion was in the subtleties, and then came the awareness, and eventually the change to be in alignment with herself. You wi...

Curious to know how to shift from waiting on that promotion to making it happen yourself? Join us as we speak with Stacy Mayer, Executive Coach, Promotion Strategist, and author of “Promotions Made Easy”. Stacy shares her energy and passion for bringing more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women promoted to the C-suite each year worldwide. In our discussion, she shares...

This episode of the WIL Talk podcast is a story of hope, courage, and action. Marc Hull -Jacquin is a passionate social justice leader who founded, Shelter Movers, in order to change the patterns and empower those struggling with domestic abuse. In studying gender-based violence, he was struck by how difficult and dangerous it can be for survivors to leave their abusers. His approach in following...

Pro-athlete to big thinker, creative strategist, and business accelerator. Being a performance-driven individual who thrives in competitive sport, Karley shares with us her take on being in “Flow” and what happens when you are not in alignment with yourself and your values. But also the price you pay physically when you suppress the acceptance of yourself.  Her tips for the endurance race and plan...

Interested in learning how to best manage your boss? Jennifer Chapman shares her experiences on how to be more effective at doing just that. She also knows firsthand that the actions you take and the words you use have an impact on the people around you. So the bigger question is “why is this important”? We discuss the why and how with Jennifer in this episode of WIL Talk.   

Finding a solution to motivate an entire planet to live healthier lives is just not happening – obesity is on the rise, our consumption of alcohol and junk food is off the charts, we get less sleep, and mental health issues, well don’t even get me started. We have all of the science and have communicated in numerous ways, yet it is still not happening. Join the conversation with Dr. Stacy Irvine,...