Podcasts about justice institute

Ideas, art, conversation, and connections will abound as Yavapai College invites students and community members to an in-depth, practical exploration of Peace and how to expand it. Yavapai College's Justice Institute & RESPECT campaigns announced a dynamic and wide-ranging schedule for the upcoming Peace Summit, held April 3 and 4 on YC's Prescott Campus. The Peace Summit is designed to create a gathering point for students and the community to explore peaceful approaches to our divided world. Summit co-founder and YC RESPECT campaign chair Dr. Brandelyn Andres says the Summit will celebrate “important values such as mutuality, open-mindedness, empathy, and... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-college-peace-summit-announces-schedule/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, and today's guest is Dr. Amanda Brisbois, a seasoned general internist, palliative care physician, and physician adviser and coach. In this episode, we'll explore Dr. Brisbois's remarkable journey from navigating intense training environments to finding her true passions in medicine and coaching. Dr. Brisbois opens up about her struggles with balancing multiple commitments, including clinical work, family, and additional roles, all while managing her personal health and relationships. She shares insightful strategies for evaluating personal fulfillment, the importance of open conversations about mental health, and the power of transparent communication in healthcare teams. We delve into her experiences with systemic challenges, mentorship problems, and the transformative impact of exploring diverse roles. We also discuss the importance of effective conflict resolution, wellness advocacy, and the need for systemic changes in the medical profession. Listen in as Dr. Brisbois reflects on her path to professional growth and how she now supports others to find joy and avoid burnout in their careers. Join us for an inspiring and practical conversation on reinventing clinical routines for sustainable, fulfilling healthcare careers. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: Balancing Career and Personal Life: Dr. Brisbois's journey emphasizes the importance of evaluating commitments critically and prioritizing personal wellness and family well-being. She uses a visual wellness wheel to assess personal fulfillment. Importance of Open Communication: Advocating for transparent communication about mental health and work expectations without judgment, Dr. Brisbois underlines the need for supportive conversations within teams. Effective Conflict Resolution: Dr. Brisbois's mediation training highlights a structured approach to addressing concerns and conflicts, which fosters effective problem-solving and decision-making in healthcare settings. Dr. Amanda Brisebois Bio: Dr. Brisebois is a certified Wellness, Healthcare, and Executive Coach, a Mediator, a General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Specialist, as well as having extensive training in leadership, conflict, negotiation, mediation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has served as the Medical Director for a large 360 bed hospital, the Medical Director of the Covenant Palliative Care Institute, as well as an Associate Chief Medical Officer of Covenant Health in Alberta, Canada. She has a Masters of Management (International Health Leadership) through McGill University and has trained at multiple world-renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic, Berkeley, Oxford, UBC, and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Her leadership specialty is helping practitioners and teams find success through conflict, and learn from these successes to create happier, more efficient, and more effective healthcare teams. She has been a keynote speaker at many international events, is a multi-award-winning educator, has successfully innovated in the leadership, conflict, negotiation, and EDI space. She is a published author in her fields of expertise and has multiple speaking and writing projects in process on this subject. Dr B (as her patients call her) teaches how to navigate our differences, how to turning conflict into success, and creates highly effective teams through mastering communication, goal alignment and by creating process to optimize operational outcomes. -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click here **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca.I would love to hear from you.

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America's Children DATE: June 26, 2024 TIME: 10:00AM ET LOCATION: 1100 Longworth House Office Building At a Ways and Means hearing on strengthening child welfare programs in Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, witnesses urged the Committee to pursue reforms that would help the program better serve children and families in crisis. The hearing comes as the Committee has conducted a year-long review of Title IV-B to examine how it can better meet current needs and challenges. Witnesses, including former foster youth, lived experience advocates, and child welfare experts, identified areas ripe for reform, including kinship care, the caseworker shortage, administrative burden, and unfair barriers faced by Native American tribes. Witnesses Paris Hilton Lived-Experience Advocate and CEO 11:11 Media Rob Geen Bipartisan Policy Center Fellow, Chair of Board of Trustees Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Tori Hope Petersen Author, Speaker, and Advocate Alexis Mansfield Senior Advisor, Children & Families & Relationship Safety Women's Justice Institute Committee Notice: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/event/hearing-on-strengthening-child-welfare-and-protecting-americas-children/

Halifax professor Bridget Brownlow has dedicated more than 20 years to promoting peace in Northern Ireland. Today, she's receiving an honorary degree in recognition of her work, from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. She tells us about the Northern Ireland Conflict Resolution Program, and the work ahead to secure a peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

Cameron McCollum, Director of the Sudreau Global Justice Institute at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, on justice system reform in Africa.  In this episode we delve into improving access to justice and building capacity within justice systems in Africa. We discuss the problem of case backlog and how ADR (alternative dispute resolution) can help improve justice outcomes. We also discuss the Africa Chief Justices' Summit on ADR recently held in Kampala, Uganda, where 16 chief justices participated to explore re-engineering the administration of justice on the African continent. This episode will inform you and provide you with invaluable insight on improving justice systems in Africa and beyond. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

A new report from the ACLU of Illinois and the Women's Justice Institute details the inadequate care pregnant women receive in jails across the state. Reset digs into those details with Women's Justice Institute's Alexis Mansfield, Alliyah Thomas who was pregnant while incarcerated, and the Marshall Project's Shannon Heffernan. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute was set up to address systemic racism in the justice system. Portia interviews its new executive director, Shawna Paris-Hoyt. She's a lawyer, a registered social worker and a fifth generation African Nova Scotian. 

Cst. Angelina "Ange" Atkinson is one of the 6 new recruits in Class #172.  Ange comes to VicPD as an experienced BC Deputy Sheriff, looking to expand her law enforcement career into the policing world.  She is a rare "home grown" Victorian, a graduate of Lambrick Park Secondary, the Camosun College Criminal Justice Program and also a graduate of the Greater Victoria Police Camp Program.Ange is no stranger to training at the Justice Institute of BC, she completed her Sheriff training in 2019 and returned as an use of force instructor for the Sheriff Academy in 2023.  She is now halfway through her Police Academy training and really looking forward to her Block II field training in the streets of Esquimalt and Victoria.Anyone considering entering the "recruiting process" at VicPD should listen to this episode - Ange's story of perseverance and commitment to  get hired is inspiring.  We wish her good luck in her new career!Sound editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU): - Tweet us at https://twitter.com/VicPD_Union - Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vicpd_union/ - Find us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/truebluevictoria/ - Visit our website for information at https://truebluevic.ca/ - Email us at media@vcpu.ca for any media inquiries or requests to be on the True Blue Podcast

New Year Greetings Glocal Citizens! Thank you to all that land here with us weekly to #listenandlearn about #DynamicDiasporans living, working and playing worldwide. I look forward to a new year of conversations that will include taking deeper dives into the whys and ways of reimagining global impact economics alongside continuing to travel far and wide with our guests. Stay tuned! This week, I'm joined by Monroe France the inaugural Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence Tufts University (https://www.tufts.edu) and a professor of practice at the Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life. Previously, Monroe served as the Senior Associate Vice President for Global Engagement and Inclusive Leadership in the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation at New York University (NYU). Monroe's career at NYU spanned nearly 20 years and he has 25 years of progressive experience in higher education, non-profits, corporate sectors, arts and creative industries, as well as social responsibility, humanitarian, and philanthropy initiatives as an educator, professor, professional trainer, consultant, strategist, and keynote presenter. Monroe has provided DEI, leadership and strategic consulting for executive managers across the globe at organizations such as the American Eagle Outfitter (AEO) and Unilever Global, the executive team for American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, and the management team at the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) in Washington DC. He works regularly with UN Women and has served as a consultant to a number of United Nations affiliates globally. Monroe has written articles and given lectures across the globe on the future of higher education and work. When he was at NYU, he founded and was the primary principal for the Global Inclusive Leadership and Management Institute and NYU's Environmental and Justice Institute. Monroe's background spans higher education, non-profits, corporate sectors, arts and creative industries, as well as social responsibility, humanitarian, and philanthropy initiatives. Monroe currently serves on the board for Global Black Pride and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy where he serves as lead strategist for DEI. Monroe is a member of Future Talent Council where he serves on their DEI Task Force, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding, and Future Skills think tanks. Monroe is also a professor at NYU Abu Dhabi J-term and a visiting thought leader for Woxsen University in India. He was most recently a visiting scholar for the University of Southern Maine's school of business. Often described as a change maker, innovator, global thought leader, strategist, visionary, and a life-long learner I think you'll agree once you have a listen. Where to find Monroe? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/monroefrance/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/monroenyc/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/monroef/) What's Monroe watching? HGTV (https://www.hgtv.com/shows) Investigation Discovery TV (https://www.investigationdiscovery.com) Other topics of interest: NYU Accra Labone Dialogues (https://www.nyu.edu/accra/about-us/labone-dialogues-and-events-.html) University of Free State, South Africa (https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-ufs) About the 2003 Northeast Blackout (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_blackout_of_2003) About Occupy Wall Street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Wall_Street) Lambda Legal (https://lambdalegal.org) Posse Foundation (https://www.possefoundation.org)

When the Marion County Record, a small town Newspaper, was raided and had computers, devices and records seized by the Police it caused world-wide attention on this small Kansas town and publication.  Our friend, Sam MacRoberts, Litigation Director for Kansas Justice Institute is the one I wanted to talk with.  Sam and KJI represent those who cannot represent themselves against government over reach.  KJI is not representing those in this case and they are representing the Constitution as Sam shares with us the severe problems with Government ignoring your 1st and 4th Amendment Rights. 

Shawna Bruce brings her clients 40 years of risk and crisis communications, public information, and media relations experience. Shawna served as a Public Affairs Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces before transitioning to Dow Chemical Canada's National Public Affairs Leader, where she was responsible for corporate communications and support to Dow's petrochemical sites across Canada.Today, Shawna runs her own consulting business focusing on helping organizations boost their confidence and communication capacity during crises. She is also a curriculum writer and instructor for courses at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring professionals.A true believer in giving back to your community Shawna volunteers as a Board Member for the North East Region Community Awareness and Emergency Response (NR CAER) mutual aid group, First in the Field (a Veteran's Organization founded by her family), ForVeterans Advisory Council (University of British Columbia) and is newly appointed Associate Board Member with the Concordia University of Edmonton.Shawna is a graduate of Carleton University (Mass Communications), Algonquin College (Public Relations Diploma), the Defense Information School (DINFOS - US), and Royal Roads University (MA Disaster and Emergency Management).Shawna's EmailShawna's TwitterSupport the showSponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Our Tuesday show begins with the latest on the political battle brewing over the Surrey police transition. We're joined by CBC Municipal Affairs Reporter Justin McElroy and Wade Deisman, Director of Academic Programs and Public Safety Branch, Justice Institute of BC and Kwantlen University criminology professor. In our second half, we discuss workers' rights for gig workers. Our guests were Jim Stanford Economist and Director for the Centre for Future Work; and is Iglika Ivanova Senior Economist and Public Interest Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in BC. And, as always, your calls. BC Today is now available as a live video stream, and you can watch us online at cbc.ca/bc, on the CBC Gem app, and on the CBC Vancouver YouTube page, as well as on CBC Listen and on your radio.

A series of murders in Vancouver this weekend sparked fears of public safety, we were joined by Wade Deisman, Director of Academic Programs, Public Safety Branch of the Justice Institute of BC and former Hells' Angel, now professional speaker Joe Calendino to discuss; Michael J. Fox's new documentary "Still" chronicles his eventual acceptance of Parkinson's disease and becoming a force for change in the disease's research. BC Entertainment Hall of Fame President Bill Allman and Parkinson's Society of BC CEO Jean Blake joined us to share how Micheal J. Fox has impacted the search for a cure.

Released on May 5, 2023 Description: In this episode, new Leapodcasts IALEIA correspondent Alexander Gulde reports from the 2023 LEIU/IALEIA Annual Training Event in Las Vegas.  The conference broke a record with nearly 800 attendees.  Alex reacts to the best and worst of the conference offerings as well as all of the IALEIA news coming from the conference.  Alexander Gulde is the Senior Law Enforcement Analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement… and Jason's neighbor.  The Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU) and the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) work in cooperation with one another to reach the largest segment of the intelligence community possible.  LEIU member agencies represent over 80% of the major law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada, and IALEIA has an international membership of approximately 2,800 members in 40 countries.   Related Links: https://www.ialeia.org/2023_leiu_ialeia_annual_traini.php https://leiu.org/  https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-2023-leiuialeia-conference-agenda-deep-dive Conference Speakers Who Were on Analyst Talk Podcast Shelagh Dorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/dr-shelagh-dorn-the-big-picture-analyst/)  Shannon Strelioff (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shannon-strelioff-the-analyst-making-a-buzz/ ) Brian Gray (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brian-gray-the-remarkable-analyst/)  Akshara Kumavat (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-%c2%a0akshata-kumavat-the-offender-focused-analyst-1659959048/)  Randy Stickley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/)  Allison Davids (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-allison-davids-getting-better-together/)  Leonard Leedy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-lenny-leedy-the-excel-guru/) Shelagh Dorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/dr-shelagh-dorn-the-big-picture-analyst/)  Vendors:  esri (https://go.esri.com/LEIU-IALEIA), ACISS (www.aciss.com), Cobwebs Technologies (www.cobwebs.com), Micro Focus (www.microfocus.com (Siren (https://siren.io), Maltego Technologies (www.maltego.com), Whooster (www.whooster.com), Seerist (www.seerist.com), Fivecast (www.fivecast.com), IRIS Tech (www.irisintelgroup.com), Pen-Link (www.penlink.com) Zinatt Technologies (www.zinatt.com), FINDER Software Solutions (www.findersoftware.com), BlueLight LLC (https://bluelightllc.com/), Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions (https://risk.lexisnexis.com/le), Justice Institute of British Columbia (www.jibc.ca/graduate-studies), Kineviz (www.kineviz.com/law-enforcement-and-cybersecurity), National Data Exchange, (https://le.fbi.gov/informational-tools/national-data-exchange-n-dex), Evertel (https://getevertel.com), Cognyte (www.cognyte.com/nexyte), Dataminr (www.dataminr.com/firstalert), Skopenow (www.skopenow.com), Sam Houston State University (https://ihsonline.org/), DataWalk, Inc. (https://datawalk.com/), i2 (https://i2group.com) (https://dodig.mil), (https://waldorf.edu/)  Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergulde/ Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version:  No YouTube Version Time Stamps:   For more information on the podcast, please visit www.leapodcasts.com. Also, you can change the language of the closed captioning in this YouTube video.  00:00:17 – Introducing the Conference 00:02:05 – Conference Takeaways 00:04:12 – Michael Hale's Strategies for Success as an Intelligence Analyst 00:05:23 – Critical Thinking by Randy Stickely and Akshata Kumavat 00:08:58 – IALEIA Election Results and News - President David McClocklin 00:13:42 – Vegas 00:16:01 – New Emerging Profession Group - Kathleen Lichay 00:18:49 – New Executive Director Denise Kolivoski 00:20:20 – IALEIA Correspondent

Released on April 20, 2023 Description: In this episode, Jenny Urquhart and Bob Morehouse break down the agenda for the upcoming  2023 LEIU/IALEIA Annual Training Event in Las Vegas.  Even if you are not attending the conference, this discussion may spur ideas for other conferences and training events.  The Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU) and the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) work in cooperation with one another to reach the largest segment of the intelligence community possible.  LEIU member agencies represent over 80% of the major law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada, and IALEIA has an international membership of approximately 2,800 members in 40 countries.   Related Links: https://www.ialeia.org/2023_leiu_ialeia_annual_traini.php https://leiu.org/   Conference Speakers Who Were on Analyst Talk Podcast Shelagh Dorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/dr-shelagh-dorn-the-big-picture-analyst/)  Shannon Strelioff (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shannon-strelioff-the-analyst-making-a-buzz/ ) Brian Gray (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-brian-gray-the-remarkable-analyst/)  Akshara Kumavat (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-%c2%a0akshata-kumavat-the-offender-focused-analyst-1659959048/)  Randy Stickley (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/)  Allison Davids (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-allison-davids-getting-better-together/)  Leonard Leedy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-lenny-leedy-the-excel-guru/)  Vendors:  esri (https://go.esri.com/LEIU-IALEIA), ACISS (www.aciss.com), Cobwebs Technologies (www.cobwebs.com), Micro Focus (www.microfocus.com (Siren (https://siren.io), Maltego Technologies (www.maltego.com), Whooster (www.whooster.com), Seerist (www.seerist.com), Fivecast (www.fivecast.com), IRIS Tech (www.irisintelgroup.com), Pen-Link (www.penlink.com) Zinatt Technologies (www.zinatt.com), FINDER Software Solutions (www.findersoftware.com), BlueLight LLC (https://bluelightllc.com/), Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions (https://risk.lexisnexis.com/le), Justice Institute of British Columbia (www.jibc.ca/graduate-studies), Kineviz (www.kineviz.com/law-enforcement-and-cybersecurity), National Data Exchange, (https://le.fbi.gov/informational-tools/national-data-exchange-n-dex), Evertel (https://getevertel.com), Cognyte (www.cognyte.com/nexyte), Dataminr (www.dataminr.com/firstalert), Skopenow (www.skopenow.com), Sam Houston State University (https://ihsonline.org/), DataWalk, Inc. (https://datawalk.com/), i2 (https://i2group.com) (https://dodig.mil), (https://waldorf.edu/)  Contact:  LEIU questions - Robert Fowler, LEIU Executive Director at Robert.Fowler@leiu.org    IALEIA questions - Jennifer Dauzier, IALEIA Treasurer at treasurer@ialeia.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-urquhart-johnstone-msc-041381b/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-morehouse-2a7478b3/ Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/DB3WrABfN-8 00:00:17 – Introducing the Conference 00:08:12 – Day 1: N-DEx, TERO, Opening Ceremonies, Festival Shooting 00:12:05 – Day 2: Profiling Extremists, OMG, Op Talalgia, Violence at Protest-Style Event 00:13:28 – Networking Events 00:17:25 – Day 3 & 4: Multiple Repeating Tracks 00:20:10 – Certifications 00:27:46 – Day 5: Fragile Borders, Urban Gangs & Criminal Intelligence   00:29:53 – International Influence 00:32:32 – Final Thoughts

The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute will receive more than $607,000 in federal funding to hire a team dedicated to providing Black Nova Scotians with free legal advice. Executive director Robert Wright joins host Jeff Douglas in the studio.

It would make me extremely happy to be out of a mediation job if individuals and organizations took a proactive approach to build empathetic workplace relationships. - Brenda Hooper What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you? Working with me means you will be continuously challenged to make and reach your leadership stretch goals. I will be your biggest cheerleader and accountability partner while you experience major shifts in how you show up in your team. It all started when Brenda attended a workshop called "Conflict in the Workplace," and what began as a curiosity became a calling to help people improve their working relationships, increase their confidence and shift their perspective about having different opinions. Brenda started her journey when she received her Certification in Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. She has since obtained her national chartered mediation designation from the ADR Institute of Canada and her Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University. Brenda combines her skills as a Mediator, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive/Business Coach to support leadership development and increase employee engagement in small & medium size organizations. Discussions by Design opened its doors in 2011 with one goal: To help people communicate more effectively to empower their relationships. What started as a mediation business morphed into leadership development, employee engagement training, and coaching. Leaders at all organizational levels look to Discussions by Design to develop their leadership skills while increasing their self-awareness of what it takes to be a holistic leader. https://www.discussionsbydesign.com http://instagram.com/discussions.by.design https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendahooper/ https://www.Twitter.com/brenda_hooper GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST Ready to be a guest on the show? We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us! Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording. If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready. Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast. Not all of them were approved. To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident. Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We're here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity. Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She's learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams. And now she wants to share. Grab my website link to submit your request to be a guest. https://gobegreatcoachcing.com https://gobegreatcoaching.com/products --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobegreat/message

Dr. Mandy Brisebois is an ICF-certified Wellness and Executive Coach (specialising in healthcare), a General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Specialist, a formal mediator, and has extensive training in conflict, negotiation, equity, diversity and inclusion. She served as the Medical Director for a large 360-bed hospital through the COVID pandemic and is currently the Medical Director of the Covenant Palliative Care Institute, as well as an Associate Chief Medical Officer of Covenant Health. She is completing her Masters of International Health Leadership through McGill University and has trained at multiple world-renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic, Berkeley, Oxford, UBC, and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Her leadership specialty is helping practitioners and teams find success through conflict, and learn from these successes to create happier, more efficient and more effective healthcare teams. She has spoken at many international events and is a published author in her fields of expertise. In this episode, Mandy and I chat about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her 'take home' leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Dr. Brisebois can be contacted via her website https://amandabriseboismd.com/ Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via dr.adam@coachingmentoringdoctors.com.His web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/https://www.tiktok.com/@physiciancoachHe has co-written a new online course entitled 'How to be Assertive, Maintain Boundaries, and Say "No!"' which can be accessed instantly here for only £55/$66:https://tenminutemedicine.podia.com/burnout-to-brilliance-assertiveness-and-saying-no

Longtime civil and human rights lawyer, Diann Rust-Tierney, the executive director of Georgetown University's Racial Justice Institute, joins DPIC executive director Robert Dunham for a discussion of race, human rights, and the U.S. death penalty. Prof. Rust-Tierney argues that the death penalty has long been misperceived as a normal public safety tool. The reality, she says, is that “from its very beginning in history, [the death penalty] was part of a legal and social system designed to keep various races in their place.” Rust-Tierney says that racial disparities in the application of the death penalty are not “unfortunate byproducts” of the punishment's legacy of slavery, lynching, and Jim Crow segregation. “I've come to understand that the death penalty is actually operating exactly as it was intended,” she says. “It is intended to teach us whose lives are worth valuing and whose lives are not.”

"We are not sitting around thinking of esoteric things [to defend], these are real!"    -- Sam MacRoberts Sam MacRoberts is doing the hard work of helping you understand  why you are ABLE to do things you want to do.  Sam and the Kansas Justice Institute defend people against the government when the government intrudes on your Constitutional rights.  The government is large and it is getting larger.  The people who are the most susceptible are those in with the least amount of means.  You want to start a business because you have and idea or a product or service.  It represents the best way for any of us to improve our socio-economic status.  When you are met with a wall of paperwork and complicated bureaucracies that dissuade you (at best) or stop you in your tracks, your opportunity can be taken before you even start.  The Kansas Justice Institute exists to defend us against government overreach on your Constitutional rights.  We are grateful that they will litigate for liberty.  

Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. Mandy Brisebois, physician and Certified Health and Wellness Coach, to the show to address the reality of interpersonal conflict and how to resolve it. Dr. Brisebois specializes in helping practitioners work through conflict and shares her experience with listeners. Dr. Brisebois clarifies that conflict is the end result of missing the boat on necessary steps that come beforehand. She identifies that communication, collaboration, aligned expectations, and knowing each other's goals are all conversations that should be happening amongst colleagues in order to avoid clashes. However, knowing how to resolve conflict when it does arise is vital, especially in pandemic times of stress and overwork.  In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo and guest Dr. Mandy Brisebois discuss how to address conflict or tense exchanges in the moment, with Dr. Brisebois offering ways to change how we think about the exchange and how to open conversation before walking away. Dr. Brisebois shares what process she has learned to identify conflict, how she takes people through conflict resolution, and the necessity of psychological safety in the workplace in order to foster the communication required.  About Dr. Mandy Brisebois:Dr. Mandy Brisebois uses her influence in high level leadership positions to advocate for physician integration into our health systems. Ultimately a deeper understanding of our complex systems will enable physicians to maximize their impact and promote patient care in the most effective capacity. Ultimately this strategy contributes to less conflict in the work environment, and fewer practitioners modifying their practice due to burnout.Dr. Brisebois is a certified Wellness and Executive Coach (with specialization in healthcare in process), a General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Specialist, as well as having extensive training in conflict, negotiation, mediation, equity, diversity and inclusion. She has served as the Medical Director for a large 290 bed hospital, the Medical Director of the Covenant Palliative Care Institute, as well as an Associate Chief Medical Officer of Covenant Health. She is completing her Masters of International Health Leadership through McGill University and has trained at multiple world renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic, Berkeley, Oxford, UBC, and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Her leadership specialty is helping practitioners and teams find success through conflict, and learn from these successes to create happier, more efficient and more effective healthcare teams. She has spoken at many international events, and she is a published author in her fields of expertise.Resources discussed in this episode:Canadian Medical Association statistics on physician wellnessCrucial ConversationsEdmonton Zone Medical Staff Association—Physician Empowerment: website | facebook | linkedinDr. Mandy Brisebois, MSc, MD, FRCPC, AoDI, CEC: website | linkedin__Transcript:Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:00:00] Hi, I'm Dr. Kevin Mailo and you're listening to the Physician Empowerment Podcast. At Physician Empowerment we're focused on transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice transformation, wellness and leadership. After you've listened to today's episode, I encourage you to visit us at Phys Empowerment.ca, that's P H Y S empowerment.ca, to learn more about the many resources we have to help you make that change in your own life, practice and personal finances. Now on to today's episode. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:00:35] As I've mentioned before, for those of you that have joined us on our webinars or podcasts, you know who I am. I'm Dr. Kevin Mailo, one of the co-hosts of the Physician Empowerment Podcast and one of the co-founders of Physician Empowerment, and who I have with me today is a colleague and a friend whom I really admire, not only for her clinical work, but for her incredible leadership. So joining me today is Dr. Mandy Brisebois, and Mandy is a general internist with a hospital based practice. She specializes primarily in palliative care and chronic disease management, but she's also held numerous leadership roles, including Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director at a major community hospital. And Mandy, over the course of her career, has really taken leadership to another level. And one of her areas of focus as a medical leader is conflict resolution. And so that's what we're going to be talking about. And it's going to be interesting because we get a lot of training in medical school and residency on how to navigate a difficult patient encounter. But what we're going to focus down on today is interpersonal conflict between physicians. And I don't need to go to any great length about how common this is, but we certainly know what occurs. And with that being said, Mandy, why don't I let you take it from here as far as introductions and where you want to want to go with our talk today. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:01:58] Sounds great. Thank you so much, Kevin, for having me here. And it's just been such a pleasure to talk to you. I wanted to be on this show and also really specialize in this conflict work because I think we're in a really bad spot and physicians have been through a really tough time through the pandemic. We've been bogged down and a lot of us don't have much capacity to really be on our best behavior all the time. And I don't think in medical school we get taught how to manage conflict. In fact, I know we don't because in my role as medical director and the ACMO role, I had to manage so much conflict with colleagues and I had no idea what I was doing. And it wasn't my fault. And I thought for a long time that it was my fault. And so I went and got training and this is why I've got so interested in it, because I've got extensive training now in conflict negotiation and mediation. And I realized that there's a process and that we actually can learn how to take care of conflict. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:02:58] Awesome. So what are some of the contributing factors then to conflict? Like talk about the ingredients for interpersonal conflict. I mean, one of the big ones coming out to me is like limited resources, right? For physicians as we try to deliver the standard of care to our patients. But tell me a little bit more about what do you think contributes to a conflict prone environment for health care providers? Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:03:23] That's an excellent question, and I love that you bring up the resources because it's typically what we go to is what's limiting me. And the conflict, usually I say if we have conflict, we've kind of missed the boat. Conflict is the end result. The beginning is the communication, the collaboration, the expectations that are aligned, actually knowing what each other's goals are and having those conversations. And because we haven't really been taught how to do that, we end up just going, I don't have enough resource or I can't take care of my patient. And we shrug our shoulders and then we say to somebody, Give me more resources. And we don't actually know how to talk to them about what is the problem. And we don't know in the moment to say to someone, let's say a physician colleague talks to you in a very terse way, how do you manage that rather than walking away kind of thinking, Well, my day is really bad. I'm just going to, it's going to get worse now. Instead of talking to them in the moment and solving it and then it's over and you know your colleague better and your day is actually better when you learn how to solve those in the moments and you learn how to actually go through the problems and see what they are. It's not just about a resource thing. You have to actually nail it down to a solvable, neutral problem that you can solve. And it takes a lot of work and skill to figure out how to do that. And so I think we need to practice on it and learn how to do it. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:04:47] So finding shared interests then is a key part of this. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:04:51] Yeah, and especially with big organizations, I keep saying that we are part of these massive organizations now. They have multiple strategic plans. Most of the time we're not really aware of what the strategic plans are, and so we want a resource. We don't know where it fits in our organization's strategic plan because we haven't, well, maybe we haven't looked at the Internet. The expectation that we're supposed to look on the Internet hasn't really been connected to us either. And even our leaders aren't really sure, like, what am I supposed to give to my colleagues? What do they care about? How do I connect the organizational goals with our goals as physicians? And when we don't connect, then we don't communicate. We don't know how to move forward and to really action on our knowledge, which is clinical care. And so I'm really trying to promote if we get these conflict situations under control and learn how to talk to each other about hard things that we actually learn about each other, we learn more about our jobs and we want to come to work instead of just sort of putting our heads down and walking in the door and going home. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:05:55] Yeah, I think that's it. You know, as far as like when morale falls, I think a lot of people do just honestly just want to get in, get out and get through it. But that means people aren't invested in health care systems in which they work in, right. Because people sort of, I think, throw up their hands and feel disempowered. So how do you go about that process of learning to say those initial, start that conversation? I think that's probably one of the hardest steps is to say, I'm identifying a conflict here. How do we, how do we get to that point ourselves personally as individuals working within the health care system? And then what practically do we say when you talk about sharing in the moment or notifying a medical leader? How does that look? How should that look? Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:06:42] It's so hard because we're not really used to it. We're not really used to responding to behavior that we're not comfortable with. And it is important to remember there's so many cultural differences between people that sometimes someone maybe seems very terse or no expression, and that just might be the way they are. So one of the things they say that if you notice something at work and somebody says something to you, let's say it seems quite aggressive because this happens a lot, someone's like, they were really aggressive and demeaning. And I'll ask them, Well, what did they say? And only 7% of what we understand are the words. So the rest of it is the tone of voice, the mannerisms. And often when they tell me the words, what they remember the words being, it didn't seem like it should be something that you would be so upset about because I wasn't there. And often when these people get feedback after the fact, they don't know what they did either. So what I tend to do is if someone, and you have to develop your own little things, but if someone says something to me in quite an aggressive tone, often I'll just do a little tear. I'm like, Oh no. Or I'll say, Ouch. Or I'll say to them, Are you okay? Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:07:50] Right. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:07:51] And they'll be like, What are you talking about? And I'll say, Well, this just wasn't the reaction I was expecting from you. I really thought we were on the same team. I'm worried I said something wrong. Can you tell me where you're at? And when you flip it around like that, people sort of go, Yeah, I'm having a terrible day. I've got 15 people in the Emerge, you know, what did you interpret? And I'm like, I just thought you were really upset with me. And most of the time they say, No, actually I'm not. I'm just really stressed. Thanks for saying something. Now, if they don't say that, I was talking to someone else and someone else said, What if they say screw you? And you start to think, Well, that would really feel bad. But you know what? I say the same thing because if someone says that I don't like it, that you're talking to me about this, I'll just say, But I really want to work with you. And when I got on this team, I was excited to hear what you had to contribute to the team. And for me, I can't be a part of that if I don't really understand what you're saying or I feel you're yelling at me and I want to be part here. And how do you think we can move forward? Or I'll say to them, what kind of tone of voice do you think you're using? And they'll sort of look at me and go, What are you talking about? And I had one person say, Well, I'm in the military, so I don't know. That's just how I talk. And I said, Oh, that's good to know. Like, you start to know each other. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:09:11] Yeah, well. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:09:12] It's fun. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:09:13] Yeah, well, that's that's what I sort of discovered as I get a little bit older and a little bit wiser. I saw personalizing things that I came across, whether that's a patient that might be irritable or an allied health colleague or a physician colleague, it's just peeling back that layer. Peeling back that layer just a little bit to find out what's going on. Because very often it's that old iceberg theory that comes up, which is we don't know 1/10 of what someone's really dealing with beneath the surface. Right? And I'll never forget watching one of the most egregious outbursts from a physician towards another staff physician when I was a medical student. And it was later in the week that he just sat down and described how his whole life was falling apart on a personal level. And that's when I realized, like hurt people hurt. And I don't think that's an excuse and to say, okay, well, we're just not going to deal with it. That's that's not right either. But it's about saying, okay, now there's another issue here, right? We're not talking about beds or discharges. We're actually talking about something else. So now we are going to deal with it. It's an opening. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:10:20] Yeah, exactly like you said, it's an opening and that person may go home and kill themselves. And I'm not trying to be depressing. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:10:27] Oh, God, I completely agree. I have looked at the stats - for anyone that's listening to this podcast that I'd encourage you to look at the Canadian Medical Association statistics on physician wellness. There was a great publication that came out in 2017, 2018, and I think there is now post pandemic data that's coming out and it's staggering. And I think we all need to give one another some compassion and some space because the job is incredibly stressful, but so are many of our personal lives. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:10:54] Yeah, and don't give up on people. And I always say, just take a pause if something seems off, because after the fact, it is so hard to go over who did what and who said what. And especially if you go to a supervisor or something, we really try, it's called the Vanderbilt model, where you really start with this coffee chat and you just sit down with someone. I say, don't wait for coffee, do it right then, but talk to someone, look at them in the eyes and say, I actually care about you. I mean, you may not think I do and we're not, maybe we're not perfect friends. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:11:28] Yeah, Maybe we're never going to get together -- Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:11:30] Yeah. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:11:31] -- and go hang out outside of work. But I do care. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:11:34] Yeah. And I'm invested in health providers, whether it be a nurse, a physiotherapist or a physician. And I really do want to be here. And if you don't want to talk, just recognize. I recognize something. And if you ever have a chance to talk, I want to talk to you about it, but I'm just letting you know how I feel so you know that those things impact me at work too. And they sort of make me wonder whether I want to be here too. And when you say it that way, people start going, Oh, I'm impacting other people's work as well. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:12:02] And I think physicians, we're all by and large, very conscientious. So that I think is a very powerful statement when you say you're impacting me because that that is kind of a a cue for us to evaluate our behavior. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:12:17] Yeah. And I try to make things, it's really important... I was just talking to somebody else and I said, it's so important to not tell people what to do or what they should do differently because we all want to be different, but no one wants to be told to be different, but really putting it on how it's making us feel and that it's their behavior, it's not them. That it just isn't that you think they're a bad person, it's just that moment that made you feel that way and then really focusing on the positives and you're talking about what to do about it. Well, you do that in the moment. And you know, if it doesn't work and something happens again and you do it again and it doesn't work and you have to get an adviser or a supervisor or whoever is above you involved, if you've said something in the moment, that person will not be surprised. Because you'll have twice said something and you'll say, How do we resolve this? And I'm like, Well, we're not resolving this. Well, I'm going to have to then get some help because I don't have the tools I need. And if you say it like that, like I don't have the tools I need to resolve this instead of someone getting called out of the blue with some complaint they didn't know it was coming because then they're coming into the conversation already unhappy. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:13:26] Right. So, Mandy, you alluded earlier to a process. You said there are steps to go through conflict resolution. Can you give us an overview of that? I mean, obviously, we don't have the time to go into this in a whole bunch of depth, but I would absolutely love to hear this because, I mean, it's probably not that much different when it comes to care. There's a history, there's a physical, there's a lot of tests. I mean, we just we go through a process. So take us through an overview of that process of conflict resolution. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:13:55] I love this because I always say internal medicine is easy and everyone goes what are you talking about? Well, it's just you categorize things and stepwise, stepwise, stepwise. So this is exactly the thing. So I say, look, we have emotion. So we got, I call it the rant, but whatever it is, you've got to package that somehow, like deal with it. Some people have written me 15 page letters. They're like, This is great, let's send it off. Nope, this is just for you to think about. But you have to get that out and you have to be okay with it and recognize that emotions are normal and it's really hard. So give yourself that. That's the first thing. The second thing, though, is knowing where the place for that is and where the place is not for that. You take care of that and then you go through the process of conflict. I call it conciliation because conflict's never resolved. It's still there. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:14:39] Yeah. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:14:40] So the first thing is what is the issue, as we say in conflict teaching. And the issue is the problem and the problem isn't He yelled at me. The problem has to be solvable and it has to be very clearly neutral. So it has to be something like if someone's yelling at you, I want to know how we communicate in the workplace to effectively get work done. And what's the process, so another problem would be what would the process be if you feel somebody is behaving in an unprofessional way in the workplace? Those both things are solvable. Both of them are very neutral. You're not using this, Crucial Conversations is a great program and it talks about victim, villain, and helplessness. And when you hear people talking about being a victim or you're a villain or I'm helpless, conversations will not occur, So it's very good to recognize that and keep everything neutral. So I spend an hour with people, actually, and outline the problems. It takes a lot of practice to learn how to do that. So you actually look through the problems, map them all out. People always come with to me with one, and there's actually 18 solvable problems. And when they look at them, they go, Wow, that's really an easy one. Like, I easily can come up with a solution to that. It's just like internal medicine. And so we do that. Then I send them home and I say, I want you to think about these problems and you tell me why you care. And this is really digging deep. It's very reflective. The why do you care if you communicate well with your partners? And it's all about I want to enjoy my work. You know, I want to be able to effectively work. I actually want to have a job. I need my job for for my livelihood. I don't want to take shifts. I'm not taking shifts now. So I'm losing money because I don't want to be there. So there's all these different things. Or it comes in it is infiltrating my family. So really, what do they care about? So then they come back. The next step is we talk about the stakeholders. So who's involved? You know, sometimes it's one person, but sometimes you have a whole team and there's multiple different people. And we go through that. And then I have the person think about what those stakeholders, they care about. And we're just guessing. But it's putting you in that position that you really think about them. And as you said before, what are they going through? They may collapse in tears when they turn the corner. You know, they may be getting separated, their child may be sick. They may be taking care of an elderly person. You don't know. So I always say, guess. Just go through it and think. And we create a, I call it a conflict roadmap, and we create this roadmap. And then I let the person decide, What do you want to do with that? And most people want to meet with the person that they had this thing with. And I usually offer to go sit with them while they're doing that, or I'll coach them through how to actually take that meeting in a really, again, really neutral, neutral language, positive way and just collaborating. And we send the person that we want to meet with, this roadmap beforehand. And it's amazing. The meetings are amazing. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:17:33] Wow. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:17:34] Because physicians see that you worked so hard. I really want to be better. I really want to be your colleague and look at all the work I put into it. I want to hear your perspective. I guessed but now you tell me and then you can have a conversation about those things. I had one person come back and say, This was so amazing and someone who would never really share, they went back to their team, they shared everything and they're like, We got to get the team to do this. Because it bonds you. It bonds you together. That you both have some common goals. You see common things together. And it seems so easy when you've done it once. But it takes, it takes practice and courage and the ability and being in a safe place. And this, I keep encouraging organizations let people in your organization be in a safe place where if someone comes back at them and doesn't respond well multiple times, that you have a place to go and someone takes you seriously, that you're trying to do this. So this is the whole thing about psychological safety in our workplaces that we have to take it seriously so we can communicate in the moment. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:18:38] So how do we create psychological safety? I hear that term so much, and I think it's amazing because I didn't hear that term 10, 15 years ago. Right. Or it wasn't that common. But how do we create robust organizations where we feel, number one, that we can share, number two, that we're heard, and number three, that it's safe as we do so. Right. We're not worried about retributive behavior or being silenced. Talk to, talk to us about that. I think that's so powerful. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:19:11] We need some brave people because it takes vulnerability and it takes bravery in the workplace. And I've sat in situations with my team talking about my son when he was suicidal or drug addiction with family members, really vulnerable, having chronic illness. And it's amazing when you start being vulnerable, people are vulnerable back and you start to develop these dialogs. And so if one person sees somebody model this behavior, so if someone talks to me in a really offensive way from my perspective and I say in front of all the residents and the nurses there, you know, oh, ouch. I'm, I'm really trying hard. You're modeling for all those people. And if it turns out well, which usually it does, honestly, it flips the behavior immediately when you say something like that. I've had patients laugh because they say, what is this emotion? Like I'm yelling, I'm angry. But it really gives people that ability to open up. So I think we need brave people that can model this, that can mentor it. And once you're actually on the ground doing it, it's not something you read on the Internet. Like we can write for our organizations all we want, that we have psychologically safe environments. You have to see it in action to feel safe enough to come forward, because many people have had experiences where they do try to come forward and they don't have that experience. And that's where we need to jump in. And that's some of the work I'm doing where people are stuck in those situations and I'm helping them work through it in that regimented way so we can take that road map to the stakeholders and say, we're really trying to help fix this problem and the organizations do care right now. We have to just come in a regimented way and really show them how we can do it better. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:21:00] And what should medical leaders, like high level medical leaders, be looking to do, practically speaking, to begin to implement this? You know, we talk about modeling it in an encounter or a one on one or in meetings, but at an organizational level, what do we need to be doing? Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:21:18] I think people are afraid in a lot of organizations to say anything. They don't want to jeopardize their relationships. They're working with people and just coming to work and going home is good enough. And I think that organizations and high level leaders need to find strategies for people to report things in safety, whether it be a click of the button that they can just click. And hey, if you have eight complaints about someone, it is, you know, in a lot of regions in bylaws that you can actually move forward without having to put your name forward. I think that people need to know that it's not just the concern that will go forward, but something will occur and they may not know what occurred, but they'll know that that behavior is stopping. And if they don't see it stopping, that they can go back. Because if we don't have those methods for people to move forward and really take it seriously, like really trust the people that we're-- Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:22:18] We're talking credibility. We're talking credibility. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:22:20] Yeah. If someone says that this was very hurtful, it doesn't mean that the words were hurtful, but something about the interaction made it hard for them to work. And so instead of just sort of, sometimes they go to the person and say, well, what happened? And they're like, nothing. I didn't do anything. And they're like, okay, they didn't do anything. And that ends. Instead of that, they can say, What could it have been that this person felt so impacted? And you can actually work through it with the person who felt so impacted and say, What do you think it was? And really dig, it's called appreciative inquiry. You just keep asking these questions to find out what it was. And sometimes you get to an issue that actually didn't have anything to do this situation, or maybe it did, and the person who was talking to them had no idea about what they were getting into or what they were saying, or they didn't realize that something at home was impacting them, even. The person who is being a little aggressive or whatever it may be. So I think it takes conversations, it takes time. And so this means that organizations and physicians need to invest the time and say this is important, that we actually get to know each other, because we can have really great workplaces. And this is the message I'm trying to send that please don't give up hope, because if we do stick together, if you have trouble, we reach out to each other and try to work through this process and get some help. But it's solvable. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:23:43] Wow. Wow. Mandy, this was absolutely amazing. And I hate to wrap it up. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:23:53] I know we have to go. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:23:54] I know. I know. I don't want to. We are absolutely, absolutely going to talk again because I'll tell you why I think this is so relevant for Canadian physicians is to echo past CMA President, Dr. Smart, we are looking at crisis in our health care system. And crisis in our health care system means fewer and fewer resources for a sicker and sicker population that is aging. And this is going to bring more and more physicians in conflict with one another and in conflict with medical leadership and allied health. And we need the tools to navigate this. And obviously, this isn't the solution. The solution is more resources, which we have to advocate for separately. But the big one is that inevitably things are going to get worse before they get better. That is my own opinion. So how can we weather this storm and how can we come out as a profession, not only having gotten through it, but thriving and growing as a profession? Because I think there's a lot to be learned and I think things got, we learned a lot through the pandemic. And I think there's more to be learned and that the profession is an ongoing effort to modernize and improve. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:25:03] And we need to stick together, as you said. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:25:05] Absolutely, care for one another, care for one another. You know, I try to treat my colleagues like patients, not, you know, not in a paternalistic way here, but in a notion of compassion. Right. Like just have some compassion for your colleague who might be exhausted, working long hours or dealing with a health issue or mental health issue or whatever. A little bit of compassion goes so far. So far. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:25:31] Absolutely. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:25:32] So with that being said, we'll open it up to the chat if anybody has got any questions. But otherwise, I am so, so grateful to have had you on here, Mandy. It was just amazing and I cannot wait to interview you again on the podcast and have you do another webinar because I think people need this. I think we all need this. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:25:55] I need it. I coach, I can't coach myself, but I do, I get coaches to coach me through my own thing, so... Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:26:00] It's wonderful. Dr. Mandy Brisebois: [00:26:01] Yeah, you've got to do it and I will put a plug if you're in the Edmonton zone, I am doing this work through the Medical Zone Staff Association, so go to their website if you need any help, like as a leader or someone in your organization and you want some advice or you want to learn how to do this, I'll help you through it. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:26:18] Absolutely. Absolutely. Thank you again, Mandy. Dr. Kevin Mailo: [00:26:22] Thank you so much for listening to the Physician Empowerment Podcast. If you're ready to take those next steps in transforming your practice, finances or personal well-being, then come and join us at Phys Empowerment.ca, P H Y S Empowerment.ca, to learn more about how we can help. If today's episode resonated with you, I'd really appreciate it if you would share our podcast with a colleague or friend and head over to Apple Podcasts to give us a five star rating and review. If you've got feedback, questions, or suggestions for future episode topics, we'd love to hear from you. If you want to join us and be interviewed and share some of your story, we'd absolutely love that as well. Please send me an email at KMailo@PhysEmpowerment.ca. Thank you again for listening. Bye.  

In today's episode, we go over the general election here in Larimer County, Colorado, and Estes Park.I bring on special guest Rupa Bhattacharyya, who is Special Litigation Counsel at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP), to speak about the guidance and resources that ICAP has put out leading up to our midterm elections. These fact sheets go over a broad range of timely election-related topics, from voter intimidation and unauthorized paramilitary activity to video recording at polling places and law enforcement's role in ensuring safe voter participation, and more. Please find links to all their guidance here and below;ICAP has partnered with the following organizations the States United Democracy Center, Crime and Justice Institute, and 21CP Solutions, for their collaboration on several of these guidance documents.* Fact sheets for all 50 states explaining the laws barring unauthorized private militia groups and what to do if groups of armed individuals are near a polling place or voter registration drive* Fact sheet on voter intimidation laws, what kinds of conduct could constitute voter intimidation, and what to do if you experience voter intimidation* Guidance outlining actions election officials can take to address and prevent voter intimidation, including by armed individuals or groups* Guidance on law enforcement's role in ensuring safe voter participation at the polls* Guidance on the authority of state government to regulate poll observer conduct* Guidance on managing vehicular protests during election season* Fact sheet on the “constitutional sheriffs” movement and the limits on sheriffs' authority to involve themselves in election administration* Fact sheet on video recording in or near polling places* Guidance for election, law enforcement, and public safety officials to mitigate the threat of political violence throughout an election period.* Fact sheet—in response to the increase in threats against public officials and private individuals whose jobs involve election integrity or tabulating and certifying the vote—making clear, with legal support, that threats and incitement to violence are not protected by the First Amendment and violate a number of federal and state criminal laws* Un recurso, en español, sobre protección contra la intimidación de votantes* Guidance for law enforcement about how to protect election staff and ballots during the vote-counting period while also protecting First Amendment rights during public demonstrationsImmediately before joining the Institute, Rupa served as the Special Master for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), which is administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and compensates those who suffered personal injuries or died as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the rescue and recovery efforts undertaken in their aftermath. In 2019, Rupa was awarded DOJ's Civil Division's Michael F. Hertz Memorial Award for Exceptional Professionalism & Outstanding Performance, and in 2020 she was awarded the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service. She is a 2022 Finalist for the Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Service to America Medal, awarded annually by the Partnership for Public Service.Rupa joined DOJ's Civil Division in 1996 through the Attorney General's Honors Program, where she defended federal government agencies and employees in claims arising under the U.S. Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other federal statutes. In August 2008, Rupa accepted a Senior Executive Service position as the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for International Affairs at the Department of the Treasury. In that capacity, Rupa supervised a team of attorneys handling legal activities relating to a broad range of international economic, financial, and regulatory matters, and in 2012, received an Exceptional Service Award from the Secretary of the Treasury.In April 2012, Rupa returned to DOJ as a Director in the Torts Branch, with oversight over the Office of Constitutional and Specialized Tort Litigation. In that capacity, she managed the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Program, as well as litigators on the Constitutional Torts staff. She was appointed by the Attorney General to serve as the VCF's Special Master in July 2016.Prior to federal service, Rupa served as a law clerk for the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons, then of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and now of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Rupa graduated from Harvard Law School and has a Master's degree in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Her undergraduate degree is from Tulane University in her hometown of New Orleans.I also mention the special live show I was a part of last week in LA with the Mea Culpa podcast, their first-ever LIVE SHOW recorded at the El Rey Theatre on November 1st, 2022. With comedian, actress, and activist Kathy Griffin. Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy winner who's been inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for writing and starring in an unprecedented 23 televised stand-up specials!!! Griffin has been twice on the New York Times best-seller list and performed for sold-out crowds around the globe. Also joining Michael is Harry Litman, the former US Attorney, and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Litman is currently the legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. Harry can be seen as a legal and political commentator on CBS, NPR, MSNBC, and CNN. Litman is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast. To round out our top-shelf lineup is the former national media director for the Oath Keepers, Jason Van Tatenhove. Van Tatenhove testified before the January 6th Committee and is the author of the upcoming book, “The Perils of Extremism …How I Left the Oath Keepers and Why We Should be Concerned about a Future Civil War”. Van Tatenhove has been instrumental in helping the country understand more about the inner workings of extremist para-military groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, and he's currently hosting his own podcast and writing weekly articles for the Colorado Switchblade. This panel of excellent guests discusses everything from being canceled to what to expect from the midterms. This special episode is hilarious and off the cuff. 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Friend of the show, Chris Nace, joins Tad and Mike to talk about the National Civil Justice Institute (formerly “Pound Institute”) and its growth into the future. As President for 2022-23, Chris shares exciting developments about the organization, including its rebrand to “The National Civil Justice Institute.” The Institute is largely known for its annual Judge's Forum, which brings together numerous state appellate court judges to discuss evolving issues in the justice system in a way that allows a balanced and free exchange of ideas. However, the Institute has grown beyond the Forum and is now becoming known for the breadth of its work and passionate support of the civil justice system, including recognizing individuals across the country for their appellate advocacy and academic contributions to ensuring our civil justice system stays fair and open to the public.

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In this episode, Cheryl and I dive into her transformation from the corporate world to sickness to regaining her health, through finding her joy within and the tools she has developed over the years, that she now shares with her clients as she helps them learn to tap into their intuition to find the answers to achieve their desires and dreams within. If you are feeling like you aren't fully alive, not fully living, perhaps it's time for you to also go within to discover what is missing, and the path you need to journey on in order to land in a place of complete joy and happiness in who you are, why you are here on earth at this time and what you have to offer and be in service to others. If you want some help with that, I highly recommend reaching out to Cheryl and working with her. Free gift from Cheryl: For the first 5 listeners to register you will get a complimentary intuitive  (Akashic Record) reading with Cheryl (value $140). https://theintuitivelife.aweb.page/grand-connection-giveaway (https://theintuitivelife.aweb.page/grand-connection-giveaway)   Your Guided Health Journey Membership – 1 month FREE Trial: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/membership-programs/ (https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/membership-programs/)  Health Kickstart Program: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/health-kick-start-detox/ (https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/health-kick-start-detox/) Complimentary 15-minute consult: https://YGHJappointments.as.me/free-consult (https://YGHJappointments.as.me/free-consult) Discover Your Toxic Load Quiz:  https://welcome.yourguidedhealthjourney.com/yourtoxicload (https://welcome.yourguidedhealthjourney.com/yourtoxicload)   About the Guest: What makes you come alive and keeps you that way? For Cheryl Brewster, it's always about the courage to say YES to that “something bigger” in life… to venture into greater possibilities. Through intuitive consultations, mindset coaching, seminars and intuitive business masterminds, and communication courses, Cheryl's zone of genius is supporting entrepreneurs, corporations, thought leaders, and government agencies, in defining and creating that “something more,”, especially during times of transition or challenge. A business intuitive, speaker, and ordained Minister of Metaphysics, Cheryl s excited to now add her designations in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner), Time Line Therapy Ò, and Hypnosis. Cheryl works with individuals and organizations alike and her partial client list includes the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC), the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers (CSNM), the Local Government Management Association (LGMA), and many social service associations. Her intuitive work has been showcased for Starbucks, Tourism Whistler, and numerous conferences and business summits.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: W: http://www.theintuitivelife.com/ (TheIntuitiveLife.com)  L: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbrewster1/ (linkedin.com/in/cherylbrewster1/) F: http://www.facebook.com/TheIntuitiveLife/ (facebook.com/TheIntuitiveLife/) F: Fhttps://www.facebook.com/IntuitiveCelebrations/ (acebook.com/IntuitiveCelebrations/) I: https://www.instagram.com/cherylbrewster5/ (instagram.com/cherylbrewster5/) T: https://twitter.com/IntuitiveCheryl (twitter.com/IntuitiveCheryl)        

Darryl Plecas and Aaron Pete discuss the role of education, the importance of encouragement, criminology, criminal justice, safe injection sites, the defund the police movement, BC politics, the Legislature, corruption, and the responsibilities of journalists. The Honourable Darryl Plecas was first elected for MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Abbotsford South in 2013, and was re-elected with even greater support in 2017. Mr. Plecas courageously faced many controversies and challenges during his time as MLA. Aaron and Darryl discuss many of these challenges during the interview. Previously, Dr. Plecas was the RCMP Senior University Research Chair and Director for the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Darryl has worked with UFV for 34 years. He is the author or co-author of more than 200 books, international journal articles, and research reports addressing a broad range of public safety issues. Darryl also co-authored a book in his role as professor emeritus at UFV, focuses on how government professionals can make better decisions. Dr. Plecas has proudly volunteered with many organizations, including the Salvation Army, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the Justice Institute of BC, the United Way, the Abbotsford Police Department (APD), the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. He is also the recipient of numerous recognitions including the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award for Public Safety, the CCSA Award of Excellence, the University of the Fraser Valley's Teaching Excellent Award, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Order of Abbotsford. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Join our newsletter: https://aaronpete.substack.com/ Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:14:19 Are People Good? 0:24:18 Finding Your Passion 0:39:52 Safe Injection Sites? 1:09:47 Reaching Your Full Potential 1:38:10 The Role of Universities 1:50:34 Defund the Police? 2:16:57 Entering BC Politics 2:24:42 BC Liberal MLA 2:37:47 Standing Up to Christy Clark 2:42:54 Role of Politicians 2:47:25 Corruption in BC Politics 3:09:01 Investigative Journalism

Today I sit down and share a beer with Armin Winkler, a professional K9 Trainer! Armin has spent the majority of his life working dogs in the civilian and law enforcement fields since the mid 1970s. He has operated his own K9 security business in Canada.Armin is a published author who has written and published K9 training articles all over the world.Armin operates Rivanna K9 Services in Virginia where he provides training services as an Applied Animal Behavioral Scientist to his clients.He is a certified law enforcement instructor through the Justice Institute of British Columbia and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.Armin provides in depth training programs to SOF military K9 units as well as LE agencies. He has advised and consulted with all US Tier 1 SOF units.As well as many SOF units across the globe. Armin was the headline instructor at the 2018 and 2019 SOF K9 Conference in Warsaw, Poland.Armin's hands on style and decades of prolific decoy work have earned him great respect and influence as his innovative concepts and techniques are utilized by the world's top K9 units.  

154: Nonprofit & For-Profit: Creating a Successful Partnership (Shiloh Karshima)SUMMARYDo you communicate a clear message that properly represents the voice of those you serve?  In episode #154 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Shiloh Karshima highlights some of the challenges nonprofit leaders face in trying to make their case more clearly and in an authentic way. Shiloh is a gifted leader with more than two decades experience building philanthropic partnerships in over 14 countries.  Shiloh explains how communication and harmonization are the keys to creating a successful partnership between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.  Learn why the acquisition and implementation of tangible skills will elevate your passion into a dynamic leadership role that others will desire to follow.  Shiloh also gives tangible examples of how nonprofit and for-profit leaders can partner to provide an even greater social impact.  Learn why nonprofit leaders who communicate in a shared language with their for-profit counterparts can bridge the bottom-line principles common to both sectors. ABOUT SHILOHShiloh Karshima co-founded The Leader Team in July 2021, when she and her family sold everything and decided to move to Nigeria.  With over two decades of experience in development and nonprofit work in 14 countries, Shiloh brings a wide range of expertise to the table as Executive Director. She has collaborated with the World Bank MENA, World Vision, University of the Nations, William Jessup University, FGI Finance, Jobs Partnership, Oasis Church Winter Garden, Peace and Justice Institute, Orlando MLK Foundation, Safe Families for Children, Bethany Christian Services, NYU's Wagner Student Alliance for Africa, HopePark Church, Iris Ministries, River City Community Church, Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, and Madonna's Raising Malawi.  Shiloh was the Panel Discussion Moderator for The United National Female Genital Mutilation Forum in partnership with the not-for-profit Sauti Yetu, Columbia University and NYU.  She was Co-Founder of RISE: Conversations on Race and Unity in Winter Garden, Florida. Shiloh received her Master's in Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy with a specialization in International Economic Development from New York University.  EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Changing The World Without Losing Your Mind by Alex CountsLearn more about Shiloh and The Leader Team here.Are you ready to be the leader the nonprofit sector needs? Start your journey to nonprofit leadership with Patton's new book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 

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This is the audio version of a panel discussion hosted on March 24 that explores the importance of physical mail in prison and how the prison industrial complex works to undermine imprisoned people's ability to meaningfully communicate with their loved ones. You can watch video of the panel here: https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/video-why-physical-mail-matters Physical mail is a layered issue, and policies that eliminate physical mail are violent and cruel. They seek to destroy the loving and caring connections that people have. They “pile on” more separation than that which already exists and makes it even harder for people to remain in relationship and community with their support systems. They disproportionately affect poor people. They add another cost onto the already long list of things that prisoners and their loved ones pay for. They expand the surveillance mechanisms of the carceral state in ways that I'm not sure we have begun to grapple with. Letter writing has always been an important form of communication between prisoners and their loved ones. Eliminating physical mail reveals the inhumanity of this system and illustrates that incarceration has NOTHING to do with rehabilitation or preparing people to return to their communities, and EVERYTHING to do with using incarcerated people and their loved ones as revenue streams.   Letters exchanged between prisoners and loved ones offer a counter to the dehumanization that we experience. Letters, cards, drawings, and ephemera serve as proof of life in a system that seeks our erasure and death. These documents are how we build or rebuild relationships, how we share news (good, bad, and mundane), how we learn about the conditions inside, how prisoners are able to stay connected to the children and families that are outside, and how we prevent more harm.  Hosted by the Beyond Prisons Podcast, NYU Prison Education Program and Study and Struggle.  Introduction by Kim Wilson. Kim Wilson is an educator, self-taught artist, and cohost and producer of the Beyond Prisons podcast. Moderated by Charlotte Rosen. Charlotte Rosen is a PhD Candidate in History at Northwestern University and a member of Study and Struggle, which organizes against criminalization and incarceration in Mississippi through mutual aid, political education, and community building. Panelists: Monica Cosby. Monica describes herself as a “gramma trying to do liberatory stuff,” subscribing to an abolition feminist mode of thinking, being and moving in the world. Her life and work have been shaped and informed by  the communities to which she belongs, including the community of artists, scholars, moms with whom she was incarcerated, and whose survival was/is an act of resistance against a system that would dispose of them. As an advocate and activist, she has collaborated, organized, and worked with Westside Justice Center, Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration, Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois, Women's Justice Institute, Uptown People's Law Center, and others. Monica is a scholar, thinker, and writer, having essays published or reprinted in TruthOut and In the Long Term (published by Haymarket Books). She also wrote Solitary Confinement is Used to Break People; On Leaving Prison: A Reflection on Entering and Exiting Communities; And, Restorative Revelations by Monica Cosby and Analise Buth–published in the St. Thomas Law Journal.   Lawrence Posey (He/Him). Lawrence is 44 years old and originally from Camden, New Jersey. He currently lives in the Bronx. He is a father of two children who are 18 and 15. He was previously incarcerated. Since his  release, he works as a manager at a company called Reserve Inc which is a covid-19 coalition. He is also a student at New York University studying at The Gallatin School of Individualized Study, majoring in Film and Business. He recently started his own publishing and production company called Legacy Works Enterprises. In addition to publishing, Legacy Works Enterprises focuses on youth educational programs and social justice. Lawrence is part of a social justice cohort At the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO Works) where he organizes with the Participant Advocacy Council (PAC for short). The PAC cohort has lobbied with Communities Not Cages (CCA) which has fought to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing,  and advocated for Second Look Act, the Earn Good Time Act, and the Clean Slate Act. Finally, PAC also is in association with Treatment Not Jail (TNJ), lobbying for mental health programs instead of prison.  Mychal Pagan. Mychal Pagan (BA '24) is a student at NYU, and  is curious about the relationships between perception, memory, and narration. He is fascinated by the process of merging poetry with filmmaking, and the art of social photography with data-driven storytelling. His writing and photography have been featured in NYU publications including The Gallatin Review, Confluence, Fire in the Lake, and Missives. And his short documentary series Afternotes can be viewed at the NYU's Prison Education Program website. Sergio Hyland (He/Him). Sergio recently returned to society after serving nearly 21 years straight. He is an abolitionist, and Editor-in-Chief of THE MOVEMENT Magazine, the official magazine of the Human Rights Coalition in Pennsylvania. He also works for the Abolitionist Law Center. Andre Pierce. Andre is a Black man that spent the last 25 years caged in Connecticut State prisons. He earned a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Philosophy. He writes,  “my strenuous efforts took place alongside my fight to maintain my sanity in a soul-crushing carceral institution.” He asserts that his extraordinary growth and development cannot be understood as rehabilitation but instead as Black Liberation. Dre, uses his intimate experience of suffering in prison to fuel his passion for prison abolition. Ellis Maxwell. Ellis Maxwell is an educator and community member in Fort Worth, Texas. They believe in making organic political education available to people of all ages, and seek to work with anyone willing to look at their conditioning and try to move differently. Ellis is the editor of the Beyond Prisons podcast. Maya Schenwar (She/Her). Maya is the editor-in-chief of Truthout. She is the co-author (with Victoria Law) of Prison by Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms and author of Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn't Work and How We Can Do Better. She is also the co-editor (with Joe Macaré and Alana Yu-Lan Price) of Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect? Police Violence and Resistance in the United States. Maya is a co-founder of the Chicago Community Bond Fund, and she organizes with the abolitionist collective Love & Protect.  Episode Resources & Notes Watch video of the panel: https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/video-why-physical-mail-matters Learn more about this issue and campaign: https://www.beyond-prisons.com/home/say-no-to-eliminating-physical-mail-in-delaware-prisons Credits Created and hosted by Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein Edited by Ellis Maxwell Website & volunteers managed by Victoria Nam Theme music by Jared Ware Support Beyond Prisons Visit our website at beyond-prisons.com Support our show and join us on Patreon. Check out our other donation options as well. Please listen, subscribe, and rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Play Join our mailing list for updates on new episodes, events, and more Send tips, comments, and questions to beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com Kim Wilson is available for speaking engagements and to facilitate workshops. Please contact beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com for more information Twitter: @Beyond_Prison Facebook:@beyondprisonspodcast Instagram:@beyondprisons

TJ & Lizzy discuss season 1 episode 5 of Wentworth (The Velvet Curtain), being a ghost, doing the laundry, and the National Black Women's Justice Institute. www.nbwji.org Buy Cookies here: https://tiny.cc/kenzleyscookies Sound by zapsplat.com Cover Art by Elise Bigley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlockingwentworth/support

Shiloh Karshima co-founded The Leader Team in July 2021, when she and her family sold everything and decided to move to Nigeria.  With over two decades of experience in development and nonprofit work in 14 countries (United States of America, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Liberia, Mozambique, China, Mexico, Egypt, Israel, Nigeria and Great Britain) Shilohs bring a wide range of expertise to the table as Executive Director. Shiloh has consulted, collaborated and/or worked with the World Bank MENA, World Vision, University of the Nations, William Jessup University, FGI Finance, Jobs Partnership, Oasis Church Winter Garden, Peace and Justice Institute, Orlando MLK Foundation, Safe Families for Children, Bethany Christian Services, New York University's Wagner Student Alliance for Africa, HopePark Church, Iris Ministries, River City Community Church, Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, and Madona's Raising Malawi.  Shiloh was the Panel Discussion Moderator for The United National Female Genital Mutilation Forum in partnership with the not-for-profit Sauti Yetu, Columbia University and NYU.  She was Co-Founder of RISE: Conversations on Race and Unity in Winter Garden, Florida.  Shiloh received her Masters in Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy with a specialization in International Economic Development from New York University.  Her area of research was post war reconciliation efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and girl child education.  Shiloh completed her undergraduate studies in Religious Studies: Pastoral Leadership at Vanguard University of Southern California.  The Karshima family has lead refugee relief efforts to the Texas and Mexico border, lead volunteer trips to Missisippi for Hurricaine Katrina clean up and rebuilding, and hosted foster children in their home.  Together they founded RISE: Conversations on Race and Unity in Winter Garden, Florida.  Shiloh was honored to be the Moderator for the United Nations panel discussion on Female Genital Mutilation in partnership with the NGO Sauti Yetu.  Shiloh holds a strong belief that if business, governance, and community leadership would function with integrity and social impact there would be no need for charity efforts.  Learn more at www.theleaderteam.org 

Summary: This is part 2 of our last episode, An Inside Look Into Domestic Violence. In this episode, we talk about the staggering numbers of domestic violence rising among teens, the healthy conversations parents need to have with their kids, and how to set healthy boundaries. Learn More About Natalie: Natalie has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 3 years to her 3 children ages 17, 13, and 3. Formerly she was an HR manager for 14 years in the health care industry.  Natalie is a survivor of domestic violence who has experienced every aspect of the justice system and offers insight into her domestic violence journey in hopes to educate and help others who may be working in the system or experiencing violence.  Learn More About Melissa: Melissa joined the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition as Prevention Coordinator in June of 2021. She hails from Eastern Kansas and earned her degree in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of Kansas. She began her career as a domestic violence advocate, and has also held roles coordinating outreach and events for an organization serving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and supporting parents to strengthen protective factors to prevent child abuse and neglect.  Learn More About Erin: Erin Jemison is an independent consultant focused on supporting nonprofit, government, and community organizations through policy analysis and development, legislative education and advocacy, program design and implementation, and special project facilitation. Erin brings over 20 years of experience as a collaborative leader, practitioner, and policy analyst in domestic and sexual violence issues, criminal and juvenile justice reform, and economic opportunities for women and families. This includes overseeing legislative analysis and strategy in multiple states as a Policy Manager at the Crime and Justice Institute, as well as developing and leading the first statewide policy program focused on Utah women and families as Director of Public Policy at YWCA Utah. Erin also served as Executive Director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she managed all operations and government relations and directed statewide technical assistance and public policy focused on supporting survivors, reducing sexual offense recidivism, and promoting public safety. Erin is dedicated to bringing people to the table to find effective, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to complex issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from William Smith College and a Master of Public Administration from Montana State University. Key Takeaways: [02:08] Why different generations don't understand why women can't “just remove themselves” from the situation   [02:51] What the UDVC sees often among domestic violence situations  [04:29] How you can help support a victim of domestic violence [05:16] The most complicating factors that keep a spouse with a violent partner [06:26] Natalie's #1 piece of advice to women who feel trapped in their situation and know that they need to make a change  [09:37] Why teen dating violence is so prevalent at a young age  [14:04] The #1 red flag for spotting a potentially abusive relationship [15:30] More red flags to look out for  [19:23] Why it's so important for parents to talk to their kids about dating and raising awareness about domestic violence [20:08] You need to hear this if you struggle to have uncomfortable conversations with your kids [23:04] How to set aside healthy boundaries and differentiate what your heart wants vs. what your head wants [23:21] The most important lesson that Natalie is teaching her kids about their future relationships [24:20] The emotional work that Natalie underwent to get to where she is physically and mentally today [27:13] This is the #1 thing to walk away with after listening to this episode  [29:26] October is domestic violence awareness month — the...

Summary: In this episode, we hear Natalie's traumatic story of survival. We're joined by her and two members of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition as they share the unhealthy signs to look out for in a relationship, how it may look for some, and where you can go if you need support. Learn More About Natalie: Natalie has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 3 years to her 3 children ages 17, 13, and 3. Formerly she was an HR manager for 14 years in the health care industry.  Natalie is a survivor of domestic violence who has experienced every aspect of the justice system and offers insight into her domestic violence journey in hopes to educate and help others who may be working in the system or experiencing violence.  Learn More About Melissa: Melissa joined the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition as Prevention Coordinator in June of 2021. She hails from Eastern Kansas and earned her degree in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of Kansas. She began her career as a domestic violence advocate, and has also held roles coordinating outreach and events for an organization serving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and supporting parents to strengthen protective factors to prevent child abuse and neglect. Learn More About Erin: Erin Jemison is an independent consultant focused on supporting nonprofit, government, and community organizations through policy analysis and development, legislative education and advocacy, program design and implementation, and special project facilitation. Erin brings over 20 years of experience as a collaborative leader, practitioner, and policy analyst in domestic and sexual violence issues, criminal and juvenile justice reform, and economic opportunities for women and families. This includes overseeing legislative analysis and strategy in multiple states as a Policy Manager at the Crime and Justice Institute, as well as developing and leading the first statewide policy program focused on Utah women and families as Director of Public Policy at YWCA Utah. Erin also served as Executive Director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she managed all operations and government relations and directed statewide technical assistance and public policy focused on supporting survivors, reducing sexual offense recidivism, and promoting public safety. Erin is dedicated to bringing people to the table to find effective, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to complex issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from William Smith College and a Master of Public Administration from Montana State University. Key Takeaways: [05:32] Shocking statistics about Domestic Violence in Utah and nationally [08:06] What is the Utah Domestic Coalition? [10:12] How UDVC has navigated through the Pandemic [12:05] What classifies as domestic violence? [14:11] 2 big words that define the dynamics of abusive relationships [15:53] Cruel behaviors that someone might use in an abusive relationship [17:14] What classifies an unhealthy situation vs. an abusive situation [21:06] Meet Natalie as she shares her story as domestic violence survivor  [21:55] How Natalie met her ex-husband and the moment she started to notice signs of an abusive relationship [24:50] Natalie's first experience with physical violence and the harassment that followed [30:49] Why a ‘protective order' may not ensure 100% safety  [34:24] How Natalie summoned the strength to protect her family with multiple restraining and protective orders against her ex-husband despite each one being violated  [37:37] The traumatic event that landed Natalie's ex-husband in prison [42:02] How Natalie took back control of her life despite the trauma she's experienced [44:33] How Natalie's kids are doing now that their father is incarcerated Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Visit the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website https://www.udvc.org/ (here). If you need help

Susan Ney hosts guest James Ridge, author of Welcome to the Hall: A Practical Guide for Municipal Leaders as he shares his experiences and wisdom drawn from years of working in top formal leadership positions in local government, reporting to an elected Mayor and Council. This book is a “must-read” for anyone considering either a position on Council or a CAO/Municipal Manager's job or if you are interested in attaining a better understanding of local and regional governments. James provides a candid overview of the roles, responsibilities, and realities. In the podcast, James also shares his own nuggets of learning about leadership. About the Guest – James Ridge James is the President of James Ridge Consulting. He has also been the: City Manager, City of Burlington; Principal of UBC Vantage College; Associate VP and Registrar, UBC; Deputy City Manager, City of Vancouver; Chief Administrative Officer, District of North Vancouver; Executive Director of IT and of Municipal Licensing and Standards, City of Toronto; Director of Ontario Crime Control Commission and Manager of Policing Standards, Ontario Provincial Government; and a Lieutenant, Captain, Major with the Canadian Armed Forces. He completed an Executive program in Corporate Finance with the London School of Economics, his Masters' of Public Administration with Queens, his Masters' of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba and his Bachelor of Philosophy at McMaster. Now the owner of a thriving consulting firm, he works with clients in all three levels of government and higher education. His areas of focus include government relations, organization reviews, IT service delivery models, IT strategy, executive coaching, and helping clean up IT projects that have gone a bit sideways. His recent clients include the First Nations Tax Commission, The City of Burnaby, The City of Burnaby IT Department, EComm911, the Justice Institute of BC, and the District of Squamish.He spent much of 2019 writing Welcome to the Hall: A Practical Guide for Municipal Leaders which can be purchased at the Municipal World website. It is a superb book for members of council, municipal staff, people interested in municipal government, people who live in municipalities, people who live in rural areas but drive to municipalities to shop, friends, family, small children, and pets. It is only $29.95, less than the price of a movie.James is an avid global birder. He has had the good fortune to see 1102 species in 39 countries. He calls it a geeky hobby, but shares that it gets him to some of the planet's glorious wild places.He is currently serving as a board member of the Greater Victoria Police Victims Services, a wonderful organization supporting victims of crime and trauma in Victoria, B.C. He is also an occasional faculty with the LGMA/Capilano University Municipal Administrator Training Institute.James contributes articles to the Municipal World Magazine. The most recent ones are why the golf course in your community is a ticking time bomb, and "Is Your Climate Change Declaration Real, or Just a Sham? Take the Test"He notes that he and his wonderful wife Donna live in the Bear Mountain community in Langford B.C. He recently saw a pod of Orcas while on a bike ride in Victoria, which sums up why he lives there. If you wish to contact James Ridge, he can be reached through any of the following: Website:https://www.jamesridgeconsultinginc.comEmail: jridgecanada@gmail.comLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ridge-111386197/Phone: 236-464-3059 If...

Dr. Ken Keis offers so much insight in this 1 episode, it could literally change your life.  The world is the most stressed out it has ever been, and people are struggling with chronic health issues as a result of this.  95% of all doctor's visits are related to stress!  In this episode, Ken talks about his Stress indicator Assessment Tool, which gives you clear insight into 5 main areas of your life and where your stresses are coming from, so you can then choose to do something about it!  When you understand what is triggering your stress levels, you can take steps to lower your stress and improve your health and life as a result.   This is an important episode that EVERYONE should listen to because when we know better we do better and after this episode, you will understand a lot more about the areas of stress in your life.  Here is the link to buy the Stress Indicator Health Planner:  https://crgleader.com/stress-indicator-and-health-planner/?partner=CAF-TZEQVNGHL Here is the link to get  Ken's Book “The Quest For Purpose” – for free, as a listener of this podcast! :  https://kenkeis.com/health (https://kenkeis.com/health) Discover Your Toxic Load Quiz:  https://welcome.yourguidedhealthjourney.com/yourtoxicload (https://welcome.yourguidedhealthjourney.com/yourtoxicload) Link to my next Health Kickstart + Detox program: https://welcome.yourguidedhealthjourney.com/2021-Health-Kickstart About the Guest: Ken Keis, Ph.D. is an expert on leadership, purpose, wellness, and the foremost global authority on personality and behavioral assessments, that increase and multiply your success rate.  Ken has co-created CRG's proprietary development models and written over 4 million words of content for 40 business training programs and 500+ articles. He is an expert on assisting individuals, families, teams, and organizations to realize their full potential and to live On Purpose!  He also has a diploma in nutrition and genetics! An internationally known author, speaker, and consultant, in the past 32 years, Ken has conducted more than 3000 presentations and 10,000 hours of consulting and coaching. Dr. Keis is the author of Why Aren't You More Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest For Purpose! Best-selling authors Kenneth Blanchard, Jim Kouzes, and Marshall Goldsmith have endorsed Ken's work. His experience covers all areas of development—career, business, sales, personal, professional, purpose, wellness, leadership, communications, team-building, HR, and organizational. He has served clients from Cape Town, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Vienna, and Brussels, to LA, Miami, Vancouver, Toronto, and Mexico City. He is President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc., founded in 1979. Many professionals herald CRG as the Number One global resource center for Personal and Professional Development. Over 1 million people in 30 countries and 12 languages have engaged CRG processes to Enrich Their Lives. In fact, professionals are so impressed with CRG processes (assessments), that 80% switch to CRG resources—no matter what they have been using or how long they have been using them. In this industry, that is an unparalleled success. Organizations such as the American Management Association, Justice Institute of BC, International Coaching Federation, and Adult and Career Development Network have embraced and endorsed CRG resources over others on the market. CRG clients include Boeing, Chrysler, Honda, Ford, London Drugs, AT&T, PG&E, Manulife Financials, European Union Center for Leadership Development, universities, career centers, and thousands of HR professionals, coaches, individuals, and small business owners around the globe. Ken is the host of the top-rated podcast Secrets of SuccessTM with Dr. Ken Keis now with over 200 episodes and a frequent podcast and media guest. His focus is...

Kevin Diakiw is a Qualified MBSR Teacher through University of Massachusetts  Medical School in Amherst and is also Certified CISM (trauma work) through the Justice Institute of B.C. He is the founder of Still Here Mindfulness Inc. Jas Sandhu is a Substance Use Counselor at Sources in White Rock where he works with many clients incorporating mindfulness into his sessions.  

What do you think prevents people from getting the message about no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy? Do you think it is even possible to prevent FASD? Why do we support individuals with FASD but not moms? What about messages geared only to women? These are questions I get answers to with today's guest, Dr. Nancy Poole, who talks about the 4 Part FASD Prevention Model she was part of developing.  Nancy is the Director of the Centre of Excellence for Women's Health, a research and knowledge exchange centre hosted by BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver and is the Prevention Lead for the CanFASD Research Network. She has published over 125 academic papers, book chapters and technical reports over the past decade, and co-edited five books. She has a doctorate in education and recently was awarded a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by the Justice Institute of BC in recognition of her contributions to women's health, including trauma-informed practice and the treatment of substance use and addiction. Guests are rare where you are not going to hear much of me. But this is one. The stories and knowledge that Dr. Poole weaves in this interview about why the current one-step method of prevention is just not working speaks for itself. There is a lot here, but it is user-friendly so that you can apply it in conversations or advocacy with family, friends, professionals, and others.  When I started in this field, I realized most people thought if you just made a pamphlet or a poster, that if you just make people aware of the problem, then they would just change. That is only a very small piece of the story. I felt if we could map out all the pieces that are needed and if we could get all the people that are needed interested in those pieces to see how they could synchronize their efforts, we would have such a better chance in preventing FASD.  We talk about that history of awareness, the transformation from those “poor children and bad moms” to how intertwining Nancy's research on addictions with FASD resulted in the 4 Step FASD Prevention Model, as well as:  How women may not feel safe to discuss alcohol use. How bringing evidence-based information to service providers empowers them to talk to the women they serve.  The deep-rooted and sometimes generational trauma histories for women, mommy-wine culture, and the collective responsibility partners and the community have in supporting pregnancy wellness pre and post nine months.  The importance of eliminating as many stressors as possible but starting where women are at and not where we what them to be.  Why working with allied professionals and moving into supporting diagnosis and intervention will do more than just a prevention-based model.  I think the idea of wrapping care around women who have these more complex needs makes a lot of sense. It makes it less like you have a lot of problems to we just want to support you and your baby to be as healthy as possible. Come at it with kindness and compassion, rather than bad or willful behaviours.  We all know how difficult it is to change behaviour but adding addiction complicates things even more. That is why a multi-level approach works. We need to provide wrap-around services to moms and families as much as we do to children. Nancy also speaks to her admiration and work with birth moms and the importance for them to be free to “move forward without feeling for the rest of their lives they have to hide in the corner, but instead be part of the story with us."What an incredible conversation. Dr. Poole's work impacted my own life with the pregnancy for Tara and me. I hope it empowers you as caregivers, advocates, and birth moms. Let me know if you are as moved by Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

This story made some headlines a month or so ago. People were alarmed as it posed a major espionage risk from China. Well, there's more! We're joined by Graeme Wood, Reporter for Business in Vancouver and Glacier Media

Top stories today: BC breaks a record An unfortunate record at that. We broke our case number for all time during this pandemic. Will we see that trend continue today? Adrian Dix  We chat with the Health Minister, off the heels of a major record breaking day yesterday.  Justice institute in hot water The justice institute made headlines when they were training Chinese law enforcement students, posing a serious espionage risk. We have more on that story today.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Bracing ourselves for another big COVID-19 day Yesterday we broke a record? Today.. Well it wasn't much better. We talk to Dr. Brian Conway, about where we're at now with COVID-19. Chapter 2 The Political Panel: Shame on young people!  Today's panel is Mo Amir and Stephen Smart. We're discussing the BC Liberal leadership race, as well as those pesky young people.   Chapter 3 Dr Conway takes your questions This was supposed to be Health Minister Adrian Dix's time to shine, but he cancelled on us. Our saviour Dr. Conway has agreed to rejoin the show and take your calls.    Chapter 4 Justice institute and Chinese law enforcement students This story made some headlines a month or so ago. People were alarmed as it posed a major espionage risk from China. Well, there's more!   Chapter 5 Mayor Stewart with a major housing announcement    Chapter 6 Big relief in long term care   Chapter 7 Health Minister Adrian Dix joins the show After lots of hoops and loops, Health Minister Dix is joining our show.  _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

In the podcast series HR Inside Out - Demystifying HR & People Management Susan and her guests weave a tapestry of information, insights and guidance around HR, people management and the work processes we could all understand and “do” better. Sharing examples both personally and through interviews of others who have walked the path of daring greatly, she offers insights for those who wish support on their own journey as they become the best version of themselves and within their organizations. Welcome to the new podcast series HR Inside Out – Demystifying HR & People ManagementJoin host Susan Ney and guest, Cheryl Brewster of The Intuitive Life, as Cheryl walks us through the “ah-ha” moment and journey she has been on to find and live her true purpose, the business she as grown as a result and the lessons she has learned through the process. About the Guest – Cheryl BrewsterCheryl Brewster is one of Vancouver's most popular, passionate and respected authorities on how to use intuition and mindfulness to transform difficulty into opportunity. As a Transformational Speaker, Coach, and Life Celebrant, Cheryl coaches individuals and teams to find the hidden treasure within challenge. Clients who work with Cheryl come away inspired, transformed and fully committed to living the deeper meaning of their lives with increased clarity, confidence and self-trust.Cheryl's story is one of extraordinary trust and the ability to ride the waves of change. In 2004 she left a successful career in the corporate world to “follow a calling” and founded The Intuitive Life to provide intuitive consultations, workshops and training to both individuals and organizations. In 2010 a family health crisis plunged her deep into her own “dark night of the soul,” testing every ounce of her faith and stamina. As a result, Cheryl discovered that with the right mindset, severe challenges can be catalysts for powerful, positive change.Widely respected for her talents and abilities, Cheryl possesses the rare gift of inspiring the best in people and organizations for better outcomes, communication, connection and resiliency. Through her intuitive consultations, workshops, seminars, speaking and coaching programs, she works with individuals and business groups to foster empowered decision making, creativity, improved working relationships and practical, strategies for meaningful, creative solutions.Over the course of her career as a personal and business intuitive, Cheryl has consulted with and coached executives and leaders including company directors, naturopaths, entrepreneurs, local government and small business in social and business projects. She's delivered educational sessions for The Justice Institute of BC, The Local Government Management Association, United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Starbucks, Tourism Whistler, Vancouver Event Planners, HRMA, Christian Dior, The Districts of West Vancouver and Maple Ridge, Continuing Education in New West, Port Coquitlam, Douglas College and others. Connect with Cheryl:Email: Cheryl@TheIntuitiveLife.com Website: TheIntuitiveLife.com Facebook:

Welcome to the new podcast series HR Inside Out – Demystifying HR & People ManagementJoin host Susan Ney and guest, Tracey Lee Lorenson of Paragon Strategic Services Ltd., as they dive into the topic of personality profiling tools used in recruitment, training, as a communication tool within organizations and for personal insights and growth. Susan and Tracey will chat about how they can be effectively used and misused and provide insights from their experience with the tools … and more. An interesting and informative session is promised! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series. Susan is also the author of Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. If you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following: Website: www.effectingchangefromwithin.comEmail: susangney@gmail.comLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/ About the Guest – Tracey Lee Lorenson of Paragon Strategic Award-winning speaker and consultant, Tracey is known for her humour and candor in helping her clients manage difficult situations. Her warm, energetic style combines her legal training, leadership experience, practical advice and real-life examples that resonate with audiences of all levels. With a keen interest in problem-solving, Tracey has developed a series of proven techniques that help organizations identify their issues and take action to improve their situation. Tracey has worked with elected officials and local government managers in a variety of capacities for more than 25 years. After practicing workplace law on behalf of public sector clients, Tracey was Executive VP for E-Comm, provider of 911 fire, police and ambulance services for local governments in southern BC. In her current role as the principal in the management consulting firm Paragon Strategic Services Ltd., Tracey works with Boards and Councils to establish strong governance cultures and assists in resolving conflicts that arise. A sought-after lecturer, Tracey has spoken extensively on a variety of topics including: Council conduct, leadership, strategic planning, human resources, governance, and develo0ping regional strategies. In addition, she has lectured at UBC's Faculty of Law, Royal Roads University, Capilano University, the Justice Institute of BC, the Local Government Leadership Academy and is a member of the faculty for BC's Local Government Management Association's MATI programs. Tracey also received the Chartered Director...

Rating your level of concern around COVID variants Do you think the new COVID variants should force us to hunker down again, and as Dr. Henry suggested, do more?  Permit Parking back on the table Not that it ever ‘left' the table, but it's back in the news and we are sure you will be upset! (Unless you care about the climate that is.)  Justice Institute training potential spies? The Justice Institute of BC is making headlines because over 1000 recruits from China are being welcomed by them. Does this not also invite the potential of espionage right here in BC? And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Dr. Henry is concerned about the new variants of COVID-19 With more we bring in Andrew Longhurst, Research Associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and doctoral student in the Department of Geography, SFU Chapter 2 How do younger Canadian students feel about US politics? We're joined by West Van teacher Stephen Price, who did mini-interviews with students about the US inauguration, and whether or not it's important to them and why. Chapter 3 City wants your input on CITY WIDE PERMIT PARKING This will obviously mean spending more for many people, but in the end it would probably force people to drive less, which is arguably what the city is hoping for. Frances Bula, reporter with the Globe and Mail, tells us more. Chapter 4 Do more, says Dr. Henry  And, this had many British Columbians upset, because they're doing all they can. But, is she still right? Chapter 5 Justice Institute of B.C. training recruits from China Which is causing alarm for many critics of this move, who fear one of the repercussions might be Chinese espionage, right here in B.C. Graeme Wood shares his thoughts, he's a Reporter for Business in Vancouver and Glacier Media Chapter 6 The housing market is HOT! What does this mean for people entering the market, or even people wanting to rent? We chat with Realtor Steve Saretsky. _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Which is causing alarm for many critics of this move, who fear one of the repercussions might be Chinese espionage, right here in B.C.   Graeme Wood shares his thoughts, he's a Reporter for Business in Vancouver and Glacier Media who broke the story on this.

Barbara Phillips, a 85-year old former bison/buffalo rancher shares her wisdom about what the buffalo and healthy soils have to teach us about a restorative economy of well-being. Barbara, who lives in Edmonton, discussed a wide range of topics from her experience as a buffalo rancher in Oregon, regenerative agriculture, mediation and circle dialogue facilitation. Barbara shares some excellent tips on advancing an economy of well-being. Barbara is a skilled and highly experienced mediator, trainer, facilitator, speaker and coach. She has worked with groups as diverse as ministerial levels of government and top executives of U.S. Fortune 50 companies as well as social services professionals, blue-collar line staff, engineers, lawyers, street people, caregivers and artists, among others. Her shortcuts help people process complex emotions so as to foster healthy relationships and to remove barriers to functionality. She has 25 years' of experience in mediation and facilitation with emphasis on both sensitive issues as well as the complex, technical and highly polarized She has been an Adjunct Faculty at University of Santa Clara Law School, Golden Gate University Law School, Erickson College, Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society Edmonton, and the Justice Institute's Conflict Resolution Program and faculty / coach for the TLC Caregivers School in Edmonton Barbara invites clients to think and see in new ways while providing effective, immediately usable new skills. Kenneth Cloke the founder and former president of Mediators Beyond Borders has this to say about Barbara: "Barbara Phillips is brilliant. She is incredibly insightful – not simply in spotting surface issues, or even those that lie hidden beneath the surface – but in rooting out the deeply subconscious, artfully camouflaged, deliberately locked away issues that are key to transformational outcomes. She is gentle, kind, intelligent and articulate, and possesses uncanny accuracy and limitless courage. She has had a profound impact on thousands. May you be fortunate enough to be one of them.“ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-anielski/message

Rev. Cheryl Brewster who is an intuitive, the author of the upcoming book LIMITLESS, The Ultimate Guide to JOY in Life and Business! & teaches many masterminds and even some on synchronicity (or as we say myrony) shares how she found her calling by listening to her higher self. This caused her to completely change careers, get her bachelor's in Metaphysics and discover what J.O.Y (which is the acronym Cheryl came up with for Just Open Yourself) really means in her life and others. Listen also as Cheryl shares profound words of wisdom and insights she received from her guides in the moment and we hope you feel the peace and blessings just as Todd and Alysha did during the wonderful prayerful time they spent with Cheryl. About the Guest:Rev. Cheryl Brewster empowers visionaries, thought and business leaders to stay inspired and keep moving forward in positive, productive ways, no matter what changes, challenges or adversities they may face. She possesses the rare gift of helping leaders to intuitively navigate their prosperity roadmap for a life of no regrets, and a legacy that contributes to the world long after they're gone.Cheryl's services include intuitive consultations, coaching and mentorship programs. Her mastermind groups and online retreat days provide support and solutions for Conscious Changemakers straddling spiritual awakening and the impact of Covid-19 for tangible, measurable results.Cheryl's intuitive consults are supported with Mindfulness and Intuitive Mentor programs to assist individuals in finding immediate relief from painful emotion, improved communication, and powerful stress-reducing strategies to support good health, and positive, prosperous mindsets.She has taught Intuition in Business, Intuitive Sales Prospecting, Resilience to Avoid Burnout, Excellence in Customer Service, Transformational Communication and Conflict Resolution to The Justice Institute of BC, LGMA (Local Government Management Association), CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers), Rhodes Wellness College, UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers Union), Douglas College, local government, caregiver and small business groups.As a professional Intuitive, she has delivered keynotes, training and showcased intuitive skills for Starbucks, Tourism Whistler, Christian Dior, event companies, conferences and corporate staff parties. Her “call to Joy” also includes “Intuitive Celebrations for Life's Meaningful Moments.” Her infectious enthusiasm adds the sparkle to any event ranging from weddings, to baby blessings, celebrations including retirement, birthday parties, intuitive salons, bridal and baby showers, home blessings and more. She provides comfort and guidance to bereaved families in her celebration of life ceremonies and is an Ordained Minister with legal status to officiate weddings in Canada and the US.In 2010 a family crisis plunged Cheryl deep into a dark night of the soul, leading her to further research energy healing, trauma recovery, and the neuroscience of peak states and the quantum field. From her own experiences and client case studies, Cheryl is convinced that we must each discover and live our personal “joy factor” which can often arise when life is the most challenging.2017 Recipient of the prestigious Spirit, Success and Soul Award (WOW)Ordained Metaphysical MinisterCertified Professional Intuitive Training in emotional clearing: Reiki Level IIThe Sedona MethodEFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)Belief Re-PatterningHeart MathMindfulnessPathways Family to Family: Understanding Major Mental Illness Grief and TraumaTestimonialYou have to work with Cheryl if you want to develop your potential more; this woman has a phenomenal capacity to help you see what holds you back...

Rudy Darden, professor of English at Valencia College and University of Central Florida and facilitator of The Peace and Justice Institute joins us today to talk about the importance of Change Leaders to have the conversation of race.  Not only does he share some powerful begging steps that every white Change Maker will want to apply immediately, he dissects some valuable suggestions for his fellow black and brown Change Makers.  

Kelly Keith has 32 years Police experience.  He has served with the Winnipeg Police Service as a General Patrol Constable, Plain Clothes Detective and Undercover Drug Officer. He has also served with the Victoria Police Department as a General Patrol Constable and while employed with Victoria Police was seconded to the Justice Institute of British Columbia as a Sergeant in charge of Use of Force and Physical Training. He then served with Atlantic Police Academy as an Inspector in charge of Officer Safety, Use of Force, Physical Training, Communication Tactics and Tactical Firearms. Kelly is still an active Police Sergeant with the Ste Anne Police Service on a part time basis.Kelly has extensive practical experience working the street and dealing with Use of Force from officer presence up to dealing with assaultive males with knives and handguns.He has also taught instructors extensively in the United States and a handful of times Internationally in Use of Force related topics. Kelly has testified in Use of Force related cases in various provinces within Canada and has been declared a Use of Force Expert for court purposes across Canada. Kelly has also done internal Use of Force related investigations in various provinces within Canada. Kelly answers the questions:What do you think is the number one thing most trainers get wrong when delivering reality based training?What if the solution is not agreed on by instructors? if they are grey scenarios does that mean the solution is not black and white? Will the grey scenarios result in higher number of failures with students going through the training? Why do you think it is that instructors avoid these grey scenarios if there is so much advantage to them? and more!

The Peace and Justice Institute offers a unique and powerful experience to teachers administrators, staff, counselors and SAFE coordinators working in Pre-K through higher education with the goal of creating more inclusive, respectful, compassionate and loving classrooms and citizens. Faculty Development has funds to send three full-time faculty members to this year's academy, June 8-12, 2020. If you're interested in attending, please complete this application.