Seriously, Change Again!

Listen to this week's guest Rob Antoniades describe the importance of change within emerging businesses. Special focus on how today's leaders need to adapt and overcome the disruptions which are always present. Most interesting is the focus on looking to others who have walked before and tapping into that as a resource can make or break today's early stage organizations.

Listen to our guest Hashmeen Hosein who is a prominent change leader within a large financial institution. Deeper, she offers insights into how personal and organizational change are linked.

My guest, Sharon, stands strong today, a survivor of many difficult and challenging times. Her biggest lesson has been learning how to build an inner landscape that is there to support her through anything. She learned to build resilience and vow to herself to do whatever she had to in order to improve her health. In the process, she moved from cancer survivor to health advocate and wellness warrior....Check out her website at www.innerbalanceforhealt.com/book to learn more about her work...

From 8 years old, all John wanted was to play baseball. So much focus, so much success (NCAA, professional player, and Olympics), yet his dream remained just out of reach. Listen to how John dealt with the loss of a dream and an uncertain future….

Kellan, a leadership coach, talks about the challenges many leaders have in dealing with their own change. Listen to her describe her current focus on developing positive resiliency skills with leaders in an effort to better cope in today's disruptive business environment….

Listen to the great Alan Cross (host of the Ongoing History of New Music: https://edge.ca/show/the-ongoing-history-of-new-music/) describe his radio journey and the changes the industry has had to make resulting from online media. Alan nicely illustrates the key change concept of reacting to change when it is thrust upon us: positively embracing change! As he says, 'the change was bigger than me'; rather than fight the change, he leverages the change to achieve uncommon success in a very difficult industry....

Listen to today's guest Kathy recount her teenage pregnancy and the trails and tribulations that come with that stigmatizing event. The lack of empathy and incredible judgement of others and how that shaped her later life. Change affects everyone differently, empathy and support can be the key element to help others make the change they need to achieve greatness....

Listen to Unika, the second episode from former athletes who have had change thrust upon them. An injury led to a new path, but this challenge actually created new opportunities and hope for future opportunities and a great life…..

Listen to Aadil discuss is experience as a youth and how those experiences led to a change toward a new path. While not always a clear path, it is a path toward creating a better future for yourself and for those who you support along their journey….

Listen to our guest, Karen, talk about her journey as an elected official dealing with a contentious issue concerning the future vision for the city. Despite the battles, her hope and positivity that governments can change is inspiring. She suggests that if politicians take the bold steps needed to build a better future, they will translate that hope into opportunity no matter what political path is taken.

Listen to our guest's raw story of recovery from addiction! How he not only transformed his life but is now helping other to transform theirs. It is truly an inspirational story of redemption from the depths of drug addiction.

Listen to our guest, Daniel, as he discusses his complete transformation from a troubled youth to becoming an incredible person adding value to every interaction he has with others. Hear how while recovering in hospital, he faces the decision of his life and the response he provides.

Listen to today's guest Woody who, after returning from a war zone as a peacekeeper, struggles to understand his relationships and the non-physical wounds he must manage. Hear how those experiences helped him to understand true leadership in the face of adversity.

Listen to our guest share how mentorship creates hope for a better future for at-risk youth. Not only can they see what is possible, they can begin to believe that it can be achieved. Mentorship creates hope and opportunity for both the mentor and youth; it is a truly life altering experience.

Listen to today’s guest Chrys, who transforms a youth soccer team form a rag-tag group to league champions. Most interestingly, he recognizes that was not the goal; it was the result! His understanding of the real objective in youth sports, the battles with parents, and the possible end results illustrate that anything is possible when a group of individuals set their collective minds toward an objective.

Listen to a progressive teacher of children with special needs. Her discussion hits on the key elements of a modern teaching approach focus on the child and life goals far more than specific scholastic messages. This is a key lesson every business leader should internalize.

Losing a child is be the most difficult transformation. Monique, today’s guest, changed dramatically as a result of her child's passing. While it is impossible to ever forget the pain from that loss, Monique has used it as a catalyst to become the leader she is today.

Listen to how my guest, Mike, realizes the emotional impact of a difficult divorce. His ability to recognize this 'dark place' and secure the supports he needed to move forward positively is an inspiration. More importantly, I believe his story helps to breakdown the stigma associated with asking for help - a key element of any transformational journey.

This episode investigates recovering from alcohol addiction. It is an introspective story of coming to grips with addiction and the road to recovery. Our guest (Lois) is open and transparent about her journey and the better place she is now – sober. Listen to her powerful story of family supporting a difficult recovery process.

An incredible, one of a kind story about cheating death and the lessons learned from the experience. Take a listen to Andrew describe his journey through multiple health challenges and how they changed his perspective on life and how to live every day like it is your last!

This episode follows Gil as he describes his weight and health issues. Listen to how he was able to change his entire life through determination, focus, and support. He is a completely different person today, both on a physical and emotional level.

Listen to Jim describe his experience being diagnosed with cancer and his battle toward recovery; not just through the illness, but the mental and emotional strength required to win. His passion and drive to help others learn from his experiences is powerful.

This episode provides an overview of my podcast’s breakdown, origins and objectives. It describes the concept and the art/culture question in more detail. The goal is to provide the listener with an understanding of the approach and continuity found throughout the episodes.