Men at Work Podcast

Season 3 Episode 9 - Taylor Patterson by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

Season 3 Episode 7 - Robert Glover by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

Today's conversation is with Renee Greer Renee Greer is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2008 at Texas Wesleyan University. She later returned to Wesleyan in 2010 to earn her Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling. Renee has always had a desire to encourage and inspire people. She has an innate ability to help people feel comfortable in her presence and she is highly intuitive which helps her uncover the hidden issues that most clients are not aware of. More on Renee and her work: Renee Greer's Website https://www.creneegreer.com/

Today's conversation is with Noah Church Author of Wack Addicted To Internet Porn, Noah Church began using porn at the age of 9, eventually developing porn induced erectile dysfunction. Today he runs the website addictedtointernetporn.com where he helps men overcome porn addiction so they can have deep, connected, and fulfilling relationships. He dives into the porn-addiction cycle, the potential problems with today's hyper-aggressive and easily accessible porn and tactics to overcome porn-addiction if you determine it's a problem for you. In this episode we talk about: Noah's story Gary Wilson - the great porn experiment Porn Induced Erectile Dysfunction What should people do / not do? Covenant Eyes Love you. Hate the porn. Definition of cheating Healing Helping couples heal Isolation and porn Get porn like cigarettes More on Noah and his work: Noah's Website https://addictedtointernetporn.com/

Today's conversation is with Andrew Jolley Andrew is a seeker of truth, love and adventure. The greatest of which is being married for 22 years and being the father of two daughters and two sons. Andrew is a serial entrepreneur and has focused on technology, hospitality, finance, real estate and the nascent cannabis industry. After selling the marijuana company that he founded in Nevada, he and his family recently moved to Park City Utah where he spends part of each day playing in the mountains. Andrew was raised in strict Mormon household in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended Brigham Young University as an undergraduate. He later earned an MBA and a Masters of Information Management from Arizona State University. Andrew has a passion for mens work, specifically working with former Mormon men who are navigating the wonders of life after fundamentalist religion. More on Noah and his work: https://addictedtointernetporn.com/

Today’s conversation is with George Bryant As far back as George Bryant can remember, he has searched for someone to tell him he was okay. Born as a baby addicted to cocaine to a mother with severe mental illness and a dysfunctional family, life was never “okay”. He talks openly now of stories of abuse – both physical and sexual, of driving his father’s Harley Davidson through the door of a shed at four years old, of violence, bullying, self-harm, eating disorders… screaming for attention, screaming for validation, desperate to feel loved, desperate to just feel. Every lesson he teaches comes from his journey back to love and, once you know what to look for, you see it everywhere: ‘fulfillment’ sequences, ‘nurture’ sequences, ‘out-caring’ competition. In this episode we talk about: George’s story Being addicted to our own stories Bonding over stress and trauma Men and eating disorders and exercise culture Awareness as a practice The mask of accomplishment Stoicism for men More on George and his beautiful mind: MindofGeorge.com

Show Notes Today’s conversation is with Jamie Wollrab For the better part of two decades, Jamie Wollrab has been a multi-faceted coach. In this time, he has worked with some of the most influential people in the entertainment, music, personal development, and wellness communities. While his years spent in the world of acting and performance have greatly impacted and influenced him as a teacher, his true passion lies in joining success, artistic fulfillment, and emotional and spiritual health. He is deeply honored and privileged to bring his entirely unique set of skills to each and every client. In this episode we talk about: The link between voice and leadership Voice as a gateway to men’s work The future of men’s work The art of teaching Demystifying embodiment More on Jamie and his work: Jamie's Website: https://www.jamiewollrab.com Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wollrab/

Today’s conversation is with Maria Isabel Bances Originally from Guatemala, Maria Isabel immigrated to Canada in the early 90’s and grew up in Victoria, BC. She started in the tech industry in the early 2010’s and quickly got involved with the tech scene; teaching other women how to code, promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Since moving to Vancouver, she has been involved with various organizations such as YWCA, and CommIT. As a software development manager, she would love to inspire more women and minorities to be in leadership in the tech industry. She has been through the wringer but has found herself in a position of influence within a company. She shares her experiences as a young woman of colour in tech in her blog, Token Techie Latina. In this episode we talk about: Maria’s journey from Guatemala to Canada Perceptions about women in tech How to not give a fuck What sexual harassment looks like in real life Imposter syndrome More on Maria Isabel and her work: https://tokentechielatina.com

Season 3 Episode 1 - Luke DePron by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

Today’s conversation is with John Finch John Finch is a speaker, author and filmmaker dedicated to helping people heal the wounds from their fathers. When he lost his father to suicide at the age of 11, he avoided confronting his wounds. He craved affirmation from a father who was not there to provide it, leading him to seek substitute assurance from the world in various unhealthy ways. He created a false persona – existing only to pursue money and becoming a “social alcoholic” – that left him completely unfulfilled. It was only when Finch came to terms with the unresolved issues of his father-wound that he could begin to find fulfilment. Finch, now married for 26 years and father to three daughters aged 22, 19 and 14, has devoted his life to helping others address anger and hurt in their lives. In 2015 he founded the Encouraging Dads Project, a site dedicated to helping men become better and stronger fathers, and in December 2016 released The Father Effect, a documentary exploring his experiences, the lasting impact of fathers and the importance of forgiveness. He has also published a book by the same name. In this episode we talk about: John’s struggles as a young man growing up without a father The Father Wound and how it shows up in our lives FInding forgiveness for our fathers Men and vulnerability Conscious parenting Dennis Rodman, Steve Jobs and more! More on John and The Father Effect: The Father Effect Website: www.TheFatherEffect.com John’s Website: EncouragingDads.com The Father Effect YouTube Channel The Father Effect GodTube Channel Facebook - The Father Effect Movie Twitter - @johnpfinch Short Version of The Father Effect Movie: https://youtu.be/_iZnFPXVJ60

Today’s conversation is with Dai Manuel Dai Manuel is an award winning digital thought leader and author, executive performance coach and certified lifestyle mentor who empowers people to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. Dai models his work based on 5 F's: Fitness, Family, Finances, Faith, and an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of health. Dai is a super dad, dating his wife, a founding partner and former COO of Fitness Town Inc, keynote speaker, spokesperson and brand ambassador at DaiManuel.com, professional blogger, freelance writer, podcaster, Crossfit athlete and coach, a BC Children’s Hospital Grind For Kids ambassador, and published author of the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto. In this episode we talk about: Dai’s story, his ups, his downs, and his inner and outer journeys Obesity, fitness, addiction and recovery Leading from love rather than fear Male relationships and the void that men’s groups fill The intersection of Fitness and Men’s work More on Dai and his work: Dai’s Website: https://www.daimanuel.com Dai’s Whole Fitness Manifesto: https://www.wholelifefitnessmanifesto.com You can find him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social channels under his unique name Dai Manuel. Other links from this episode: St. Jude Recovery Centre (Acensa): https://ascensahealth.org The Freedom Model of Recovery: https://www.thefreedommodel.org

Today’s conversation is with Rachel Reimer Rachel is a backcountry ski guide, leadership consultant, active PhD Researcher and fiercely committed to moving her research into action. A former international aid worker, researcher and wildland firefighter, Rachel brings a tonne of wisdom, experience, and scientific data to her work in the world. Rachel's studies began with research on women's leadership in Palestinian refugee camps, a project for the UN Women's Program in Lebanon (UNRWA, 2008). She transitioned into wildland fire and took her curiosity about leadership with her. She began leading a wildfire crew in 2012, and took a step off the fireline and into research and advocacy in 2017. Her MA research on wildland fire leadership, The Wildfire Within: Firefighter perspectives on gender and leadership in wildland fire, offered a ground-breaking and industry-changing perspective. It was the first project of its kind to engage firefighters in open dialogue about gender, using technology to create a safe space, in the midst of a wildland fire community. It was nominated by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for the Nelson Mandela Award (2016), awarded the recommendation of distinction by Royal Roads University (2017), and nominated for the Governor General's Gold Medal Award (2017). Her current PhD project, Rise: A comparative study of leadership, diversity and inclusion in the avalanche and mountain professions focus on bringing these insights into the guiding and avalanche profession in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand, explores resilient and inclusive leadership amongst mountain professionals. In this episode we talk about: Rachel’s journey and discoveries about gender Her research (both formal and informal) How power structures shape our behaviour Mountain Masculinity Shame, power and emotion Empathy and connection Resilience More on Rachel and her work Rachel’s Website: https://www.racheldreimer.com Rachel’s LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rachel-reimer-a8a21636 Photo Credit: Zoya Lynch - http://www.zoyaphotography.com/

Today’s conversation is with David Gomes. This is a special episode where David and I discuss the state of humanity in the context of the Coronavirus. David shares his wisdom and thoughts on a number of topics. David is a hairdresser turned movie producer, turned personal coach. He is a profound man whose life thus far has focused on serving the lives of others in many ways. He is a true embodiment of all of his teachings. In this episode we talk about: Our culture of striving The spiritual teachings of the coronavirus Death, loss and the fragility of life Making meaning of our lives Leading a spiritual life in the midst of a pandemic Creating a future that is in tune with the planet More on David and other links from this episode: David’s Guided Meditations: https://www.davidfrankgomes.com/mindfulmeditations David’’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dfgcoaching/ David’d YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidFrankGomes David’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/davidfrankgomes/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfrankgomes The Article I referenced from David Cates: https://medium.com/@kauaidavid/its-time-to-stop-avoiding-death-e24c4e2e2553

Brett Trainor is the Co-Founder and President of Mountain Mentors, a renowned backcountry mentorship program that facilitates relationships for women in British Columbia. Brett is also a consultant with Viewscape, a specialized consulting firm that seeks to deliver breakthroughs in corporate culture, strategy, and leadership. Her newest venture, Brett Sandra retreats, seeks to bring both of her worlds together by using backcountry hiking experiences as the context for leadership development and personal growth for women. Brett is passionate about growing relationships and building community, as well as speaking publicly about creating more inclusive outdoor spaces. Brett holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and a BS Global Resource System (Hons) from the University of British Columbia. In her free time, you can find her exploring out of her North Vancouver home-base, on skis, bikes, or on foot, with a snack in hand. More on Brett and other Links from the Show: Mountain Mentors: http://www.mountainmentors.org Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bstrainor/?hl=en Brett’s retreat website: https://www.brettsandra.com/ Rachel Reimer: https://www.racheldreimer.com/ Research on human factors and decision making from Ian McCammon's paper "Heuristic Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents: Evidence and Implications". AvCan Summary Page: https://www.avalanche.ca/tutorial/pre-trip-planning/reality-check/the-human-factor. ACC Summary Page: http://www.acccalgary.ca/2015/05/human-factors-facets/ Dominick Gauthier: https://www.nsb.com/speakers/dominick-gauthier/ Leah Evans: https://www.instagram.com/evans_leah/?hl=en

Today’s conversation is with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss from ROCKdotVOSS Communications. They are an agile, two-person communications agency, powered by their combined 45+ years of expertise and experience. They have both spent our careers in journalism, PR, marketing and internal communications, working with C-level executives and companies that span industries and impact, from privately held start-ups to Fortune 50 corporations. They are also the authors of two business novels about the frightening and often hilarious realities of corporate life. In this episode we talk about: Jennfier and Michael’s journeys in Corporate America The real life inspiration behind the characters in their novels Highlights,lowlights and the truth about corporate leadership and politics Communication blunders to avoid and guidance for men in the workplace The world of gendered communication More on Jennifer and Michael’s work and writing: ROCKdotVOSS Communications: https://www.rockdotvoss.com/ ROCKdotVOSS Books (Their Novels) https://www.rockandvossbooks.com/

Today’s conversation is a behind the scenes look at the Embody Immersion; a men’s retreat hosted by me, Ryan Lee Sharp and Rainier Wylde. In this episode the team of facilitators behind the Embody Men’s Immersion describe their heart behind this unique experience, the techniques and concepts they use to build a highly charged transformational event, and where they see it going from here. Rainier Wylde and Ryan Lee Sharp join me in inviting listeners to forget about hacking life and start diving into the deep end discovering identity, shadow and embodying their purpose. More on Ryan and the Embody Immersion: https://embodymensretreat.com More on Rainier Wylde: https://www.evolvingwild.live/

Today’s conversation is with Ryan Walton Ryan is the founder of Daring to Dad - a movement dedicated to a conversation about fatherhood, masculinity and faith. We all have ideas about fatherhood, but I think it was Mike Tyson that once said “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” If you’re a dad, I bet you know what I’m talking about. This is a blog about the daring adventure of fatherhood and navigating the waters of an experience that is unique to each of us, yet connects us to one another in profound ways. It’s not about answers or the right or wrong ways to be a dad. In fact you don’t even need to be a dad to find a connection here. It’s about building a community through shared stories, and a common desire to see our families (and ourselves) thrive. In this episode we talk about: Ryan’s experience in the Evangelical movement Parenting and Faith Being an emotionally available father Understanding how your emotions affect your children Being Present How to ask for help More on Ryan and his work: https://daringtodad.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/daringtodad/

Today’s conversation is with Erin Sills Erin is the Founder of High Impact Lab Erin’s professional purpose is to re-humanize organizations by shifting the quality of conversations that people are having, and surfacing the ones they are not. Erin has worked with leaders and organizations to increase their impact for close to 20 years. Her approach has been described as challenging, inspiring and thought-provoking. Erin has worked with leaders from across industries and around the world as they seek to increase performance and results. In addition to her consulting practice, Erin has also been a senior leader in organizations so she knows that a leader’s time is precious. Leadership and team development needs to be relevant, contextual and about real life. For fun and adventure, she can be found playing in the woods – on feet or on two wheels — with her husband, two kids and their dog tagging along. In this episode we talk about: Humans as leaders Emotions at work More on Erin and her Work: https://highimpactlab.com/ https://erinsills.com/ https://leadershipcircle.com/en/home/

Today’s conversation is with GS Youngblood He is a men’s coach focused on men in relationship, former Silicon Valley executive, founder of a tech company that he eventually sold, and the author of two books (including the recently published “The Masculine in Relationship”). His teachings are based on 12 years as a student and creator in the realm of the Masculine-Feminine dynamic, and also pull in principles from a variety of fields: psychology, martial arts, tango, meditation, and BDSM. In this episode we talk about: Rebuilding life after a failed marriage Being a better provider Using failure as motivation More on GS Youngblood and his new book ‘The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman. https://www.gsyoungblood.com/book https://www.gsyoungblood.com

Today’s conversation is with Mike Cameron Mike Cameron is a Canadian writer, speaker, philanthropist, ultramarathoner and advocate against Gender Based Violence. Mike went from literally bagging shit to founding, building and running an award winning multi-million dollar business. As a sales and leadership authority, Mike has studied and spoken on the impact that emotion has on human behavior for more than two decades. He has worked with a variety of non profits and charities to pave the way for a violence free future. Today he designs programs to assist men to tap into their emotions in a real and authentic way using his Emotional Reconnection Practice. Mike co-founded the Ignore No More Run For Respect to help engage men and boys in the gender equity conversation. His keynotes addressing the importance of emotional intelligence have been heard all across North America. His 2017 Tedx “The Way Men Think of Strong Is Wrong,” urges society to help redefine what it means to be a badass. In this episode we talk about: - Mike’s tragic yet triumphant journey to becoming a better man - The SOAR framework for opening up emotionally (Slow Down, Open Up, Accept, Reconnect) - Vulnerability for men - Mike’s new book ‘Becoming a Better Man’ - Mike’s three big lessons from the book: - Masculinity isn’t toxic - There are a lot of good men in this world - I can always be a better man - When something’s gotta change, maybe it’s you? - More on Mike and his Book ‘Becoming a Better Man’ - Mike’s new Book https://mikecameron.ca/book/ - Mike’s Website https://mikecameron.ca/ - Mike’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/axiommike/

Today’s conversation is with Dr. John Izzo and Nicky Dhaliwal of The Men’s Initiative Dr. John Izzo has been a pioneer on creating successful businesses and emerging work trends for over twenty-five years. Izzo was a pioneer on employee engagement and social responsibility with his book Awakening Corporate Soul (1994), a trail blazer on shifting generational values when he wrote Values Shift-The New Work Ethic (2000), showed how individuals shape the future with Stepping Up (2014) and now blazing a new trail showing business why a rising class of people worldwide will shape the economy of the future with his latest book The Purpose Revolution (2018). This rising class is not one of nationality, income, race or gender but one that aspires to have a good life while doing good. In this conversation we talked aboutThe story and purpose behind the men’s initiative The link between men causing suffering while also suffering Our three big global issues and the role of men in them: Equality, Environment and our ability to get a long The role of permission givers in reshaping masculinity How Spiritual awakening contributes to a new paradigm for men’s leadership Behind the veil of what’s really going on for men Get clear (on your transmission), face the truth (about your current reality), make a play (do something different) Empathy, listening, accountability and feedback More on The Men’s Initiative and Dr. John Izzo The Men’s Initiative : https://themensinitiative.com Dr. John Izzo: https://drjohnizzo.com

Today’s conversation is with Nathan Hirschaut Nathan is on a mission to create a new paradigm for leadership in the world. One that is more inclusive, more intuitive, more embodied and more effective. He is the creator of Inner Teacher, a powerful leadership workshop to help people find their voices, their bodies and trust themselves fully. He is also a dance student at Juilliard and Co-Founder of the Hive Dance Company in New York City. In this episode we talk about: Nathan’s journey to finding his purpose / soul journey Interacting with the world through the body Creating a deeper experience in any moment Tapping into intuition and using it as a primary mode of being Embodiment in the corporate world Building a new paradigm for corporate leadership Focusing on energy over action Fearlessness as a life lesson More Nathan and his Art / Work Nathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanhirschaut/?hl=en Inner Teacher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inner_teacher/?hl=en Inner Teacher Website: https://www.innerteacher.com The Hive Experience: https://www.hiveexperience.com The Hive Experience Instagram: @hivexperience

Episode 20 - Phil Grosch And Karen Nguyen by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

Today’s conversation is with German Villegas. German is a Social Change Accelerator, host of the Modern Manhood podcast, is a Man at Large at Next Gen Men in Edmonton. German is a Chilean immigrant who moved to Edmonton, Canada in 1988. He noticed a gap between the discussion about gender roles, and how men have been thinking and talking about it, so he set out to create Modern Manhood, a podcast about healthy masculinities and the roles they play in society through interviews, the podcast has been shortlisted for a Community Award in 2016 and has included guests from three different continents. German’s main life has included being a youth worker and mental health advocate for 6 years and working primarily with young boys in creating healthy relationship skills. He also has worked with men in co-facilitating group therapy and psychoeducational work with men who have abused, and men who identify that they need help. But German also loves talking podcasts, 2000 era garage rock music, and the education system. He describes himself as someone always trying to lean in to ambiguity, and flexing his empathy muscles. In this episode we talk about: Turning gender equity into a community conversation Masculinity in Alberta and around the world The role of empathy in gender equity Multiple Masculinities Gender in the workplace The role of youth in helping us reach gender equity More on German and his work Next Gen Men: https://nextgenmen.ca/our-team/ Modern Manhood: https://modernmanhood.org Other links from this episode: Youtube video with elementary school teacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fayKPhZzrMI Raewyn Connell, formally RW Connell, and her book "Masculinities": http://www.raewynconnell.net/p/masculinities_20.html C.J. Pascoe’s Book “Dude, You’re a Fag:” https://www.amazon.ca/Dude-Youre-Fag-Masculinity-Sexuality/dp/0520271483

Today’s conversation is with Scott Behson, PhD. Scott is a professor of management at Fairleigh Dickinson University, national expert in work and family issues, and was a featured speaker at the White House Summit on Working Families and at the United Nations International Day of the Family. He’s the author of The Working Dad’s Survival Guide: How to Succeed at Work and at Home, the first book of its kind to provide advice and encouragement for working fathers, helping them to achieve success in their careers while also being the involved, loving dads they always wanted to be. Scott founded and runs the popular blog, Fathers, Work, and Family, dedicated to helping working fathers and encouraging more supportive workplaces. He writes regularly for the Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post and Good Men Project, and has also been published in TIME, Success, Fast Company and The Wall Street Journal. Scott has appeared on MSNBC, CBS This Morning, Fox News and Bloomberg Radio, as well as NPR’s Morning Edition, Radio Times and All Things Considered. His work has been featured in such outlets as the Atlantic, Esquire, Quartz, The Washington Post, Salary.com, Today.com, and Working Mother magazine. Scott is an accomplished keynote speaker and consultant who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and major conferences. He’s also worked in support of smaller community-based parenting and fatherhood organizations. In this episode we talk about: Scott’s journey to studying modern fatherhood in academia and in real life Being a present, active father (Scott’s research and his book) The burden of ‘dual loyalties’ that most parents face in the workplace How women are supporting men to balance work and family The importance of good male role models in senior leadership Scott’s next book targeted at employers More on Scott and his work: Scott’s Book (The Working Dad’s Survival Guide): http://workingdadssurvivalguide.com Scott’s Website: http://scottbehson.com Scott’s Twitter:https://twitter.com/@ScottBehson/ Scott’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-behson-3807059/ Scott’s Blog:http://fathersworkandfamily.com

Today’s conversation is with Rainier Wylde. Bottom line—he helps men re-discover who they are, where they’re going, and who is going with them. Having lived many past lives as a successful entrepreneur, a psychotherapist, a professor of psychology, and a spiritual director, his primary focus these days (when he’s not interviewing men for his podcast LOST MAN STANDING) is helping men take practical steps towards reconnecting with their essential self, defining their sense of purpose, and building their tribe—all of which gives them the ability to live an empowered, independent, and joyful life. He is mentor a select number of men as they go through life transitions. Rainier holds a MA in Community Counseling & Psychology, he’s a Certified Vocational Specialist, and is a Certified CBT Life Coach In this episode we talk about: Rainier’s own journey in discovering his true purpose Turning the light on in the basement of shadows The state of men in society today The role of initiation in building better men Feminine and masculine polarity Conscious vs. unconscious transformation Mindfulness, awareness and consciousness More on Rainier and his work: Evolving WILDE (Rainier’s Website): https://www.evolvingwild.live Rainier’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolving_wild/ Rainier's Podcast: https://www.evolvingwild.live/lostmanstanding/

Show Notes Today’s conversation is with Jessica Hutchinson. Jessica is the Executive Director of the Coastal Westcoast Forestry Society. The Central Westcoast Forest Society (CWFS) was founded in 1995 by loggers, First Nations, biologists and forestry professionals who recognized the need to address the loss of habitat from 70 years of destructive logging practices in order to preserve our wild fish stocks. She has worked in the environmental field for 14 years as a visionary, leader and a practitioner in her field. Jessica has a Master’s of Science from Royal Roads University in Environment and Management. In this episode we talk about: The legacy of clearcut logging in the heart of BC’s Coastal Rainforest Cleaning up after the destruction The role of linear thinking in creating this mess Applying a holistic approach to fix the problem Hope The role of women in forestry and ecosystem restoration First Nations approaches to ecosystem restoration More on Jessica and CWFS: CWFS Website: https://clayoquot.org Instagram: https://instagram.com/cwfsrestoration

Today’s conversation is with Kate Braid. Kate worked as a receptionist, secretary, child care worker and lumber piler before stumbling (literally) into construction. For fifteen years she worked as a labourer, apprentice and journey carpenter building houses, high rises and bridges. Her passion was concrete. During her early years in construction, with no other women to talk to, she began talking instead to her journals, keeping copious notes to try and understand the very male culture of construction. Eventually as the working days grew longer and her lines shorter, she realized she was writing poetry. Beyond being a poet, Kate has taught construction and creative writingand for well over a decade. In this episode we talk about: Being the only woman on a construction site in the 70s The culture of men The linear socialization of men Women in trades Stories, stories, stories… #Metoo In 2012 she was declared one of Vancouver’s Remarkable Women of the Arts. In 2015 she was awarded the Mayor of Vancouver’s Award for the Literary Arts for showing leadership and support for Vancouver’s cultural community, and in 2016 she received the Pandora’s Collective BC Writers Mentor Award. More on Kate and her work can be found at: http://www.katebraid.com

Today’s conversation is with Matt Walker. Matt is a coach, speaker, adventurer and a man who is deeply on purpose. As the managing director and founder of Matt Walker Adventures, Matt has more than twenty years of international mountain guiding experience. Before the age of 40, Matt had Led expeditions on every continent, published a book, survived an open night out at 25,000 feet without a sleeping bag, became a father to two children and made the cover of Yoga Journal (he doesn’t even practice yoga). In this conversation, we talk about... The link between outdoor leadership and organizational leadership Embodiment Pushing beyond comfort while staying open The importance of spending time with other men Vulnerability and open-heartedness Conscious parenting (aka - Sugar and Shake) At the end of the episode, Matt offers up a 10-day challenge for all of my listeners to take on as a way to deepen their impact in the world. More on Matt and his work: Matt’s Website (and 10-day challenge link): https://mattwalkeradventure.com/ Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwalkeradventure/ Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwalkeradventure/

Today’s conversation is with Heidi Rolston. Heidi is responsible for learning, leadership development, internal communications, and diversity and inclusion at Hootsuite. She has spent the last 20 years helping organizations accelerate growth by building a differentiated employee experience to retain and grow talent. She is also heavily involved in supporting gender equality on a global scale through her non-profit Uppity Girl Productions and many other ventures. In this conversation, we talk a about... Gender and social inequality globally Gender issues here in North America Unconscious bias and overcoming it in a corporate environment Why men might be resisting change when it comes to gender in the workplace A novel program called “Men as Allies” at Hootsuite More on Heidi and her work: Uppity Girl Productions: http://www.uppitygirl.org Heidi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rolston-a2a2841/ Heidi’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/hootheidi?lang=en

Episode 12 - Eric Arthrell by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

Episode 11 - Blake Zealear by Men at Work Podcast hosted by Travis Streb

This week Heather and Mike Odendaal, Founders of WNorth: A Global Gathering of Women on the rise. The WNORTH Conference has had four sold-out conferences and numerous satellite events in Chapter cities. Past events have featured speaker from Amazon, CISCO, HSBC, Google, PwC and Lyft. Heather and the WNORTH brand has been recognized in the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine Magazine, Huffington Post and BCBusiness. In my interview with Heather and Mike we share some great stories and dig into some big issues, namely: The story behind WNorth Getting more men in the room for this movement The role of men as champions of women Confidence and Imposter syndrome in both men and women Time to stop talking about issues and and start doing the work Notes & Resources: More on Heather, Mike and WNorth WNorth Website: www.wnorthconnect.com Social Media Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherodendaal/ WNorth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wnorthconnect/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wnorth/ More on Mike: Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjodendaal/

This week's guest is Chris Downey. Chris is a musician turned Leadership Development and Culture Strategist who is a partner at Myriad Consulting. In our conversation, Chris shares his own journey in becoming a more conscious leader, father and man of character. He also offers up some great wisdom on the following: Why organizations must build cultures where employees can bring their whole selves to work The importance of employee experience over engagement or even retention How presumed gender roles keep workplaces emotionally neutral... and why that's bad How raising children can apply to leadership development You can find more about Chris Downey and his work at: https://thecoreleader.com/team/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-downey-1333b957/

This week Tom Shepansky, Founder and Managing Partner of Rethink Canada joins me for a compelling conversation. Rethink Canada is an independent creative agency working with some of the country's leading companies. In my interview with Tom we discuss: Rethink Canada's story, structure and continued success The closing of the “Mad Men” in advertising Masculinity contests in the workplace Prolonged growth thanks to values based leadership Attracting millennial talent in an increasingly competitive industry Notes & Resources: More on Tom and Rethink http://rethinkcanada.com Rethink’s 2014 Olympics Advertisement in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iAwO7FN15E

This week my guest is Tina Strehlke, CEO at Minerva BC. In her role Tina leads a team of talented change makers who are committed to helping girls and women reach their full potential. In this episode we first cover Tina's global background before diving into: - The lack of female role models for women leadership - Inclusive behaviours that can bridge the workplace gender gap - How men can be brought into the conversation - The need for radical transparency around pay I highly recommend you check out the great work done by Minerva BC at https://minervabc.ca. Thank you to Tina for your time and valuable insight. Notes and Resources: Tina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tstrehlke/ Minerva BC's CEO Diversity Pledge: https://faceofleadership.ca/

Episode 6 features Keith Macpherson, a trained life coach and professional musician. Keith has an incredibly interesting background and an equally compelling goal. That’s because he believes mindfulness should be made accessible to everyone, no matter their life circumstances. In this conversation we dissect the meaning of mindfulness and de-mystify the perception that it is unattainable for most people. You’ll hear some of Keith’s key mindfulness principles and techniques, helping you to: - Expose the saboteur that is inhibiting your potential - Worry less and focus on the present moment - Express emotions to improve your personal and professional relationships This is an intriguing listen for anyone seeking more awareness of themselves and their behaviours. For more information on Keith, follow the links below. Lastly, don’t forget to share, rate, and/or review the podcast at the end of the show. Notes and Resources: To find out more about Keith’s work, visit https://www.keithmacpherson.ca/ Keith’s book, Making Sense of Mindfulness - https://keithmacphersonshop.ca/collections/keith-macpherson-online-store/products/making-sense-of-mindfulness-book

This week my guest is Mike Muscari. Mike is an entrepreneur, speaker and coach who is on a mission to help people live by their deepest values. Mike recalls his journey from the financial world to founder of The Purpose Method, providing suggestions for you to incorporate more meaning into your everyday life. During the conversation we cover: - The myth of achievement - Discovering what matters to you - Redefining success according to these values - Holding yourself accountable to your life purpose I’m sure you’ll find this to be an engaging and insightful listen. For further information, check out The Purpose Method (link below), and don’t forget to rate/review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Notes and Resources: Think And Grow Rich - by Napoleon Hill 17 Principles Of Success - by Napoleon Hill Wayne Dyer’s work on Purpose Dan Millman’s Books - https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/books/ Mike's Website - https://www.thepurposemethod.org/ Mike's Instagram -instagram.com/thepurposemethod/ Mike's (amazing) Lyposomal Vitamin Company - https://www.nanonutrausa.com/

My guest for episode four is Brenda Allen. I met Brenda a number of years ago when we were both working at The Humphrey Group. Brenda was the rockstar of women’s leadership development (travelling the world, speaking at conferences, constantly in demand) and she was gracious enough to let me in on her work. Today Brenda has retained her rockstar status and continues to be a renowned coach, speaker, advisor and champion of women’s leadership in workplace diversity and inclusion. Today she works with Davis Pier and is based in Halifax. In this conversation we got a chance to lift the veil on women’s leadership development, focusing on: - What is women's leadership? Why do we need it? - Identifying gender bias in the workplace - Measures men can take to lead more inclusively Brenda also shared her candid views on gender pay issues, maternity leave, the difference between how women and men compete. Notes and Resources: More about Brenda and her work: https://davispier.ca/who-we-are/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnallen/?originalSubdomain=ca The EACH Acronym for building inclusive workplaces: Empowerment, Accountability, Courage, Humility Information on our mutual friend Tej Hazra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshazra/

Episode 3 - David Gomes David is a rockstar hairdresser turned movie producer, turned personal coach. He is a profound man who’s life thus far has focused on serving the lives of others. He is a true embodiment of all of his teachings. In a wide-ranging interview we discussed: - Coaching as a way to insight into the human condition - Detaching oneself from tasks - Mindfulness in all facets of life.. and even death - Millennials in the workplace - Bringing our whole selves to work - The genderless soul David also left us with two simple yet profound questions as we kick-off 2019: 1) Where do I need to be supported in my life? 2) Where do I need to be a support? He also left listeners with these provocative questions related to your career and personal life: 1) What do you want to serve? 2) What would be something exciting that, at the end of your life, you can look back and say that it meant something? Notes and Resources: More on David and his amazing work: https://www.davidfrankgomes.com David Cain (Raptitude Blog) https://www.raptitude.com David’s 2006 Film called ‘aWake’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLnw_-1coK4 David's Permanent Reading List: - Tao Te Ching: The New Translation from Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition - Autobiography of a Yogi By Paramahansa Yogananda - Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse - Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind by Richard Maurice Bucke - The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke - The Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton - The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist - Journey to Self-Realization by Paramahansa Yogananda - Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux

Today, we’re talking to my friend Shannon Leppky. I spent a few years working with Shannon while she was at Manitoba Public Insurance. Every trip I made to Winnipeg I always made sure to schedule time with Shannon and our conversations would bleed well over the hour we allotted for coffee. I always walked away from those conversations thinking bigger and differently about my work and the world. Shannon was the Chief Human Resource Officer at Manitoba Public Insurance for the better part of a decade. Today, she runs SEE Coaching and is the host of Red Chair: A women’s leadership program based in Winnipeg. Shannon was extremely candid in sharing her views as an educator, executive, mother to two daughters and mentor to female leaders. We talked about her experiences leading a decade-long culture transformation initiative at Manitoba Public Insurance. She opened up about what it means to a transform an organization by focusing on people, creativity and purpose. We also discussed: - The next tranche of gender in the workplace - The differences between men and women when it comes to language and swearing - The early socialisation of boys and girls and how this manifests later in life Notes and Resources: For more on Shannon Leppky and SEE Coaching / Red Chair check out her website: https://seecoachandconsult.ca How Women Rise: https://sallyhelgesen.com/sallysbooks/how-women-rise/

Welcome to the Men at Work Podcast, Episode 1! Today’s podcast is a conversation with my friend Sandy Sembler. She is an incredible woman. She got her start as a teenager working in direct sales and went on to build a successful real estate lending business from scratch, while raising her son, largely as a single parent. However, this is just a fraction of the Sandy's story. As a coach and mentor, she’s helped dozens of men and women transform their business and relationships. Sandy and I met at an embodiment workshop where I got to experience her energy and commitment firsthand. I learned that Sandy is a transformation partner for her clients and she had a big impact on me in just a couple of days. Our conversation took us in a few directions and I loved it. As you'll hear, we talked about: - Not reprimanding a man for being a man - Love languages and raising a son to being a great man - Women and diffused awareness - The truth behind the male Mid-Life Crises - Treating women in a way that honours them - Dadvent - Why Bringing home the bacon isn’t enough Notes and Resources: More about Sandy and her work can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/sandysembler/ Historic Amway Story (Oh Harry!) - https://huffduffer.com/joellabes/364214 Alison Armstrong (understand men) - http://www.understandmen.com Tony Robbins (results coaching) - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching/results-coaching/ Tony Dungy (Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach) - https://coachdungy.com

We’re at an important time in history. People are looking for more human models of leadership in their daily work and lives. They’re tired of the worn out, paternal approach to management that has dominated our culture for centuries. Working with women, men must bear a considerable responsibility in reshaping outdated notions of effective leadership. After all, we have allowed archaic attitudes to endure for far too long. The Men at Work Podcast explores the evolving role of men's leadership in the workplace, at home, and within local communities. Each episode will feature a different guest helping us to better understand what a true embodiment of masculine leadership looks and feels like today. Subscribe and listen now on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or SoundCloud.