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After decades of silence, Madeleine Black decided to share her story about being gang raped at the young age of 13. She’s passionate about speaking out to end the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence and to help others find their voice too. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Madeleine speaks with us about the power of forgiveness, both in our personal lives and when leading a team. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️  The journey of healing and forgiveness 🎙️  The liberation of finding your voice 🎙️  The prerequisites for being ready to truly forgive 🎙️  The power of recognizing our common humanity 🎙️  How leaders can model acceptance and forgiveness If you’ve been dealt a difficult hand in life and are ready to let go of feeling bitter, or want to harness the power of forgiveness in your own life, then this episode is for you. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Madeleine’s contact information: Madeleine’s website Unbroken – The book Unbroken - The Podcast with Madeleine Black Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Lindsay’s website LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

Imagine being a young female in your 20s and being assigned to work as an undercover police officer in the drug unit. Now imagine how quickly you’d need to build trust so you could fit in seamlessly in the criminal underworld – or have your life depend on it. This is exactly how Pamela Barnum became such an expert in body language and trust. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Pamela shares her top tips on how to communicate trust without saying a word. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: How Pamela managed to build trust in a world where no one trusts anybody The role of confidence and self-trust in building trust with others Body language habits that lead people to not trust you Tips to create more trust in a virtual world Pamela Barnum is a former undercover police officer and federal attorney. While working in the justice system, she learned real-world techniques for building trust, detecting deception and interpreting body language. Her TEDx Talk has been viewed almost half a million times and she has spoken to audiences from 50 to 12,000 throughout North America and Australia. Pamela has been a featured expert and contributor on trust and body language in print media, radio, and television in the United States and Canada. If you’re looking for strategies to help build trust, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links to look at: Pamela’s contact information: Website: https://pamelabarnum.com/ Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

We’ve all been there.  Looking for that next big, innovative idea and feeling completely stuck. Lee Kitchen spent 32 years working at Disney, 10 of which were as a Creativity and Innovation Catalyst for Disney's in-house creative problem-solving agency, Creative Inc. He basically got paid to travel the world and help people learn how to think WAY outside of the box. It turns out there’s a process that can help you do this too. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Lee shares how the design thinking process can be used to spark more creative ideas and successful innovation. Be inspired – every day! Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️ Why creativity isn’t an innate talent 🎙️ How to solve business challenges with creative thinking 🎙️ Fostering daily creativity for maximum innovation 🎙️ A 5 step process to make you more creative 🎙️ Applying creative problem solving to your COVID-related business challenges Lee is a 5-star Innovation Catalyst, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Culture-Change Agent, Design Thinking Trainer and overall MAGICAL DUDE! Lee brings a wealth of experience as a Certified Master Facilitator and long-term innovation agent. During his 32 years at Disney, he helped create some of their most impactful marketing campaigns, memorable guest experiences and operational efficiencies. Now he offers his magic and wisdom in a mix of virtual and in-person training, interactive workshops, facilitated idea sessions and inspiring keynotes around the world! If you’re looking to maximize your creativity and ability to innovate in today’s tough market, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request.  To request a copy, please send us an email. Lee’s contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekitchen/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/69Zp78slbxg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeBeeXLT Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leebeexlt Lindsay’s contact information:  To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

“You don’t have to agree with someone’s perspective to respect it.” Inclusion is not about tolerating others.  It’s being able to see our common humanity despite difference. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Jackie Handy to learn about the power of inclusion and what you can do today to create a more inclusive workplace. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Creating an inclusive workplace environment Selecting specific behaviours to focus on Seeking to understand The power of intention and permission Tips to start the conversation Jackie does inclusion differently. As a global consultant, trainer, author, TEDx and conference speaker, Jackie partners with organisations to help them embed inclusion into their culture. Using a small steps behaviour-based methodology Jackie ensures that we focus on deeper levels of understanding of our fellow human beings, knowing that when we do the return on that investment, is priceless If you’re looking to create a more inclusive environment, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Jackie’s contact information: Website: www.jackiehandy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiehandy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/496774880901117 Lindsay’s contact information:  To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Are you looking for a new executive career?  Do you know how to sell yourself?  On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Martin Buckland, Executive Career Coach, who shares his top tips to help you stand out in an overcrowded market.  His holistic approach to career management will leave you with both the mindset and skills necessary to find your dream job, even in such a competitive market. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️ How to stand out in the market 🎙️ Developing a team of champions to manage your mindset 🎙️ Why people struggle to sell themselves 🎙️ Shifting from responsibility-based to performance-driven resumés 🎙️ The power of defined, targeted networking Martin is a globally acclaimed Executive Career Coach, Executive Resume Writer and Subject Matter Expert in career management. Martin has helped thousands of executives and aspiring business leaders across the world climb the corporate ladder, achieve C-Level status, attract attention from executive recruiters, land the job they deserve and outperform the competition. Clients value his acclaimed expertise in resume writing, career coaching, leadership coaching, executive coaching, EMBA career coaching, personal brand coaching, social media coaching, job search strategies, and career transition. Martin specializes in being a Career Catalyst and teaching clients how to be the Captain of their own careers. He pushes individuals at all levels to discover their strengths, assets and attributes, and teaches clients how to market their brand value and academic credentials to the maximum. If you’re looking to get yourself off the job market by landing your dream position as an Executive, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Martin’s contact information: Websites: www.aneliteresume.com www.embacareercoach.net YouTube LinkedIn Lindsay’s contact information:  Book a discovery call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website LinkedIn  Previous podcast episodes 

Talking about feelings in the workplace used to be taboo.  But if there’s one thing this pandemic has shown us, it’s about the importance of a whole-person approach to business.  On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco to understand the benefits of being a more compassionate leader in business today. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️ Why compassion is so important for business 🎙️ Shifting your perspective about empathy in the workplace 🎙️ Actionable tips to be more compassionate towards your customer and employees Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco (PhD) is an international business consultant, international speaker and business coach. For over 20 years, he has advised and trained hundreds of companies on international trade activities and international marketing. He is a university lecturer. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA – UK). He is also the author of business and personal development books published in different languages. His new is titled “The Art of Compassionate Business: Main Principles for the Human-Oriented Enterprise” (2019, Routledge). If you’re looking to learn how compassion plays an important role in business, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Bruno’s contact information: Website: https://brunocignacco.com/ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eD8WXDg Book: The Art of Compassionate Business Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck and hopeless?  Like nothing will ever change?  On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Luis Gonzáles to learn how to break out of the victim mindset and choose accountability instead. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️ Signs that you might have a victim mindset 🎙️ Powerful questions to walk yourself out of this mindset 🎙️ Effectively supporting someone who gets stuck in a victim mindset 🎙️ The benefits of a victim mentality 🎙️ Shifting to an accountable mindset Luis Gonzáles is an international communications consultant, speaker, and learning and development professional. Luis facilitates high caliber, live, and on-line Fierce Conversations workshops and events to corporate, educational, and governmental organizations around the world. He is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations increase productivity and collaboration through effective communication and understanding. If you’re looking to understand more about victim mindset and how to get out of it, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Luis’s contact information: Website: www.fierceinc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fierce-inc-/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/fierce_inc   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

As a black, nonbinary woman of mixed heritage, who is also Autistic and Hard of Hearing (HoH), Kelly Bron Johnson knows a thing or two about what it's like to not feel included or accepted.  Through her personal life experiences, she has now made it her mission to make workplace environments more inclusive.  On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, Kelly shares how organizations can embrace diversity and look for ways to become inclusive in order to yield harmony, trust, and greater work productivity. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Why adaptations for one don’t need to be offered to all Bringing a more human understanding to the workplace How avoiding assumptions increases belonging Trust as a core element to inclusion and diversity Mx. K. Bron Johnson is an Autistic and Hard of Hearing (HoH) self-advocate, and founder of Completely Inclusive, social enterprise consultancy devoted to Inclusion and Accessibility in the workplace. As a Black nonbinary woman of mixed heritage, she brings her lived experience and intersecting identities to all her work, and challenges people to see Disabled People, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and all oppressed or marginalized peoples in a different light. Bron is also interested in mitigating the effects of Colonialism and Intergenerational Trauma and how we can all work together to dismantle systemic inequities in society. She lives with her life partner and two children in Montreal, Canada. If you’re committed to bringing more diversity to your workplace, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Kelly’s contact information: Website: https://parentlikeanautistic.com https://aenetwork.ca https://compinclus.ca Instagram: @kbronjohn Lindsay’s contact information:  To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast  

Does happiness feel like an elusive target that you’re struggling to consistently hit? On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking all about happiness with Becky Morrison: how to find it, what might be holding you back and how to make it a consistent part of your life. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Stepping away from the next logical step Identifying your happiness gaps The perfect recipe for maximum happiness Getting clear on what is delivering value in your life Why happiness doesn’t just mean feeling good things Becky is a lawyer turned Executive Coach who is passionate about helping high-achievers live more productive, easier, and happier lives. She spent several decades as a leader in corporations, law firms, and small businesses before getting her executive coaching certification from UC Berkeley. Becky's book - a powerful guide to living a happier life which hasn't found its title yet - is due out in Spring 2021. She lives in VA with her husband, two children, and two golden retrievers. If you’re looking to take your happiness level up a notch, then this episode’s for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.    Becky’s contact information: Website:  www.grantleycoaching.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/becky-morrison-b9897565I Instagram: @the.butterfly.society   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Are you looking to better bridge the communication gap between technical teams and leadership decisions? On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking to Rachel Stuve to learn more about the importance of storytelling for data professionals.  Rachel shares how storytelling can help leadership teams better understand data to make better and more informed decisions. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Democratizing technology for increased accessibility Controlling for bias in machine learning The importance of data transparency Using data visualizations to tell stories Balancing data quality and completeness with decision-making Rachel is a technical and strategic leader with 15+ years of experience and passion for analytics and data-driven decision making, innovation, and proactive guidance for small to mid-sized to Fortune 100 companies. She specializes in strategic alignment, analytics software sales (Sales Support and Sales Operations for Pre-Sales and Post-Sales), Customer Journey, and building data CoEs. Rachel is very active in the Atlanta analytics and startup communities. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between data professionals and leadership teams, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.    Rachel’s contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-stuve/ Leading data conversations article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6707749748079661056-CAJg   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Building and growing a successful business doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice your own happiness.  In fact, getting clearer on what truly makes you happy will lead to more business growth and success. On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, Shawn Johal shares his top tips about how to create massive business success while also cultivating true happiness. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: The 4 laws of happiness Eliminating negativity from your life Identifying your ideal customer for increased happiness Mastering the time-anger gap Surrounding yourself with people who are stronger than you Shawn co-founded DALS Lighting, an LED lighting business, in 2009. He implemented the Scaling Up Growth System and led the company to 3X its revenues well into the 8-figures. Shawn went on to found Elevation, a business growth coaching & consulting firm, working with entrepreneurs & their teams to help accelerate their growth – while helping them find personal balance and happiness. Shawn is the best-selling author of The Happy Leader, a leadership fable about transformation in business and in life. If you’re looking to grow your business without ending up miserable, then this episode’s for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Shawn’s contact information: Website: www.shawnjohal.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnjohal/ Happy Leader Summit: https://www.happyleadersummit.com/   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

“The healthiest teams embrace conflict.”   On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Penny Tremblay about some of the newer trends in workplace conflict. Join us for this powerful and motivating discussion about conflict and how we can effectively build strong relationships – even when it’s tough. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Conflict resolution from the inside out Finding your conflict patterns Building your conflict muscle The difference between playing nice and being nice How digital communication shuts doors in conflict resolution Setting boundaries without turning your back Penny Tremblay is the founder of Tremblay Leadership Center, and the Workplace Sandbox System™. Organizations save millions of dollars by helping their teams manage conflict from the inside out.  Harvard training and years of experience bring fresh concepts and stories to inspire productivity and peace in the workplace sandbox. If you’re ready to find peace in the workplace, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.    Penny’s contact information: Website: https://pennytremblay.com/ Manifesto video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkI4c7ziq_M&t=216s Sandbox System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOd0mf5T3lI Documentary Erasing Dad: http://www.documentarymania.com/player.php?title=Erasing%20Dad Documentary Erasing Families: https://tubitv.com/movies/528013/erasing-family   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

For many who are in technical fields, connecting with others is not always easy. But not doing so can lead to huge lags in productivity.   On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Emily Nichols, Professional Engineer and Keynote Speaker about how learning to connect with others enhanced her ability to influence change in technical environments. Emily also shares her insight on what you can do to foster bring more human connection in technical workplaces. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 🎙️How human skills enhance technical work 🎙️Why leaders need to be present where the work is happening 🎙️Becoming a visible leader 🎙️Leading when you don’t have authority 🎙️Rethinking subtle signs of difference 🎙️Finding fun in your work Emily Nichols is a professional engineer with a BIG heart and a pair of safety boots in her luggage. Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily inspires technical people to embrace their human skills so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders. Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering from University of Guelph and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University. She summarized her chemical engineering masters thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes. If you’re in a technical field and are looking to connect better with those around you, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Emily’s contact information: Website: https://emilynichols.com YouTube: http://emilynichols.tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilynichols/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideasEmily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ideasEmily   Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast  

Conflict in the workplace often leads to intense stress, affecting productivity, focus and mental health.  On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Charmaine Hammond, Expert in Conflict Management and Resilience to learn how to support your team through conflict and difficult conversations. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: From correctional officer to expert in conflict management and resilience When assumptions and emotions get in the way Operationalizing policies and procedures around conflict Setting up courtesies for respectful discussions Ensuring a common understanding of agreements Charmaine Hammond, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of developing trust, healthy relationships and collaboration in the workplace. She has helped clients in many industries build resilient and engaged workplaces, develop high trust/high accountability relationships, and solve workplace issues that get in the way of success and profitability. Delivering her programs in person and virtually (she is a Certified Virtual Presenter through eSpeakers), she brings results and facilitates change. This former Correctional Officer (yup! She worked in jails) and Corporate Dispute Resolution Expert now travels the world teaching the principles of collaboration, communication/conflict resolution and resilience. She also has an extensive background facilitating process to help collaborations and workplace/team relationships when they go sideways. As a former mediator she has helped facilitate some of the most complex collaborations and partnership arrangements. She has also been called to several communities that have experienced disasters to help with the rebuilding resilience and recovery processes.   If you are looking to create a healthy, communicative team then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links: Website: www.charmainehammond.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/hammondgroupbiz    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmainehammond/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharmaineHammondSpeaker/ Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Whether its patience, time management, ability to handle conflict, decision-making or adapting to change, we all have our ‘blind spots.’ On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Corry Robertson, Professional Certified Coach, who talks about how knowing your blind spots improves leadership.   How we perceive ourselves is not always how others see us and sometimes we don’t realize our behaviours until another person points it out. By understanding our blind spots. we learn about ourselves and how we relate to others. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: The silver lining of pain. Leveraging your strengths. The pitfalls of overusing our strengths. Coaching isn’t about changing people. Working with your opposite self. Corry Robertson is a Professional Certified Coach and an expert on organizational culture, engagement and retention in the tech industry, with a client list that includes Fortune 100 companies. Corry helps technical leaders understand people management in an ‘engineering culture’. Over her 20+ year career, Corry has helped hundreds of organizations develop high-calibre leaders and expand rapidly without diluting the culture. Corry is the Founder and CEO of The Coaching Academy for Leaders, offering ICF accredited programs.  The Academy’s unique proprietary method blends coaching competencies and leadership theory in a revolutionary way to help individuals and teams achieve high-level results. If you’re looking to overcome some of your own blind spots to improve as a leader, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links: Website: www.CorryRobertson.com Personality Assessment: https://corryrobertson.com/personality-assessment/ Leadership Coaching: https://corryrobertson.com/leadership-coaching-for-organizations/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corryrobertson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliveFrom9to5 Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Authentic leadership. What is it and how does it help you to grow into a more successful leader?  On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Roxanne Derhodge, Mental Health and Wellness Specialist, about how being an authentic leader will have such a huge positive impact on your team.  Discover how to build greater relationships within your teams by being aware of your leadership style.  Understand how the return on relationships helps teams thrive! Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Identifying your internal space Letting others experience you as a person Being more relatable Getting good feedback Connecting with all members of your team Roxanne Derhodge is a registered psychotherapist, corporate consultant, keynote speaker, trainer and author. She works with her clients to develop a keen sense of their resilience. When leaders start to focus on “Return on Relationships”, the companies’ ROI takes care of itself. She works with corporations to help senior leaders develop their leadership styles by enhanced connections to themselves. Understanding of the needs of their employee keeps people healthy and more productive at work, will decrease the skyrocketing costs of absenteeism, arbitrations, incidental absences, as well as short-term and long-term disability claims. If you are looking to step into your own authenticity in your leadership role, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links: Website: https://roxannederhodge.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxanne.ramoutarderhodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxannederhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxanneDerhodge Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Does the idea of having to give a presentation make you feel sick to your stomach? Or maybe you’ve been speaking for awhile but are looking for ways to take your speaking up a notch, to be seen as the leader you truly are. On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we speak with Suzannah Baum, a Presentations and Public Speaking Specialist, Trainer, Executive Speech Coach and Speaker, who shares her top tips on how to deliver a more compelling presentation. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 3 common approaches to public speaking Crafting a more compelling message The who, what and why of presentations Doing the research well Getting people to learn, feel and do Guiding people to take action Suzannah Baum works with business professionals who want to position themselves as leaders by delivering more engaging, compelling presentations. Through her training programs, workshops, executive speech coaching, online learning and keynotes, Suzannah teaches both new and experienced speakers a unique process to create and deliver powerful presentations, allowing them to stand up in front of audiences with confidence and clarity, build their visibility and reputation, and get the results they want. Suzannah has been featured on various media outlets such as Global TV News, Breakfast TV Montreal, CJAD Montreal radio, the Montreal Gazette, and Elle Canada, and is a contributor to the Huffington Post. She taught public speaking at McGill University for 8 years, and has run her training and coaching programs at organizations that include Roche Pharmaceuticals, BMO Capital Markets, Service Canada, the National Film Board of Canada. She is a past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Montreal Chapter), the mom of a 9-year old boy, and always travels with chocolate. With more than 14 years in the speaking industry, Suzannah has helped thousands of speakers gain more confidence, build more powerful presentations, and unleash their ultimate speaking potential.  If you are looking to take your presentation and speaking skills to the new level, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links: Website: www.suzannahbaum.com LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzannahbaum YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/suzannahbaum Videos & learning tips: https://suzannahbaum.com/videos-resources/ Products & educational resources: https://suzannahbaum.com/products/ Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Is a lack of emotional intelligence leading you to work more for lesser results? On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, my guest, Kristen Harcourt, Executive Coach and Professional Speaker, lends us her expertise on how the value of emotional intelligence helps you communicate more effectively and generate higher performance in the workplace. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Learning the components of emotional intelligence Enhancing self-awareness How to find time for self-improvement Signs of a leader who has strong emotional intelligence Why emotional intelligence is not soft leadership For more than a decade, Kristen has helped executives and emerging leaders in hundreds of organizations worldwide achieve extraordinary and sustainable results through increased self-awareness, emotional intelligence and mindfulness. In addition to being an in-demand speaker and facilitator, she's also an accredited coach, empowering leaders to become more aware of their strengths, blind spots, values and purpose so they can build lives and organizations of success, sustainability and health. Kristen's on a mission to help leaders transform from the inside out, creating a meaningful career and purpose-driven life where they reach their full potential. Links: Website: www.kristenharcourt.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenharcourt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristenharcourt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenharcourt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenharcourt/ Inspirational Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inspirational-leadership-with-kristen-harcourt/id1498233288 Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Why is having a clear purpose so important in business?  Not just the “I want to make shoes” kind of purpose, but the deeper-seated purpose that brings passion and clarity to your business decisions.  What does it mean to have a business vision that is aligned with your personal values?  And why does any of this even matter? On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with Eloїse Gagnon, Executive Coach and Business Strategist to discover the immense impact that having a clear purpose and vision will have on your business success. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: Understanding your why. Connecting with you how you want to impact the world. Tips to make more aligned business decisions. Making decisions that fit your business vision. For over fifteen years, Eloïse Gagnon worked as an international corporate lawyer for the family business, after having worked for an international accounting firm.  In the course of her legal practice, Eloïse travelled the world, mainly in the Middle East and Europe. She worked alongside seasoned business leaders, executives and successful entrepreneurs.  She developed an expertise in strategic planning, mission statements, self-leadership and performance mindset. With more than two decades of experience, Eloïse coaches business owners and top executives on clarifying their goals, defining their values, mission and vision and implementing the tools and skills they need for business and personal growth and lasting success. If you are looking for tips to help with decision making in your business, then this episode is for you. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Eloїse’s contact information: Website: www.eloisegagnon.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-gagnon Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

We all have the ability to develop increased resilience. It's about the choices we make and the desire to become better.  When we face hard times, whether personally or professionally, if you approach failure with the right mindset, you become able to take on anything that life throws at you.  In this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, I speak with Sarah McVanel, Recognition Expert who shares how facing failure head on will lead you to greatness in your life. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: The impact of mindset Why we need to talk more about failure The link between failure and connection How expecting to fail brings more success Creating a more failure-resilient mindset in your organization Sarah McVanel helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews. Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration. Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (due out June 2020). If you are wanting to learn how to maximize your personal and professional growth when faced with a failure in your life, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Sarah’s contact information: Website: www.greatnessmagnified.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sarahmcvanel Flip Side of Failing: https://greatnessmagnified.com/book-order-flip-side-of-failing/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45859870-flip-side-of-failing Other products: https://greatnessmagnified.com/store/ Awesome free resources including the Recognition Checklist: https://greatnessmagnified.com/cool-stuff/ Facebook group Great Happy People: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatHappyPeople/ Sarah’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZfhShvJCjFV7RTicaSFGw Magnify Your Greatness In Times of Change interview on #LivewithLindsay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAaCT7vkm6w Lindsay’s contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast