This episode is with Corbett Frasz, owner of Corbett’s Rock & Roll Barbershop. It is known as the coolest barbershop in Calgary. Corbett is also recognized as a well-renowned drummer in the Canadian music industry. He has collaborated with other artists such as Aaron Pritchett, Clayton Bellamy and The Clayton Bellamy Band, Gord Bamford, Jason McCoy, and the Road Hammers.

This interview starts with Corbett describing his teen years living in Regina, Saskatchewan. He illustrates his interests in sports and particularly music. He talks about how he developed, pursued, and became proficient in playing the drums.

There is nostalgia in this episode as Corbett explains his musical influences, and how he grew musically. He takes the listener through his journey from rehearsing or jamming in his mom's basement, to playing bars or clubs and becoming an established musician. His experiences working with the artists listed above give the listener an inside look at the music industry during the '90s and early 2000s.

Corbett illustrates the life of a musician, which comes with many surprises. One such surprise is having a day job to provide a steady income to override the uncertainties and turmoil of a musical career.

The business segment of the music industry is discussed. This includes networking, interacting with other musicians, and moving around in the industry. Money, traveling with other artists, living in hotels, and dealing with an array of personalities that this type of life brings are all discussed.

Corbett highlights his life-changing experience as he and his bandmates were offered the opportunity to go to Nashville to sign a record deal. He reveals how he stopped and took a break to assess his values as an artist and a person and shifted his career to the hair industry. He talks about what it was like leaving such a lifestyle, the doubts he faced, and how he overcame them.

The conversation then moves into what the hair industry is like. Corbett talks about his schooling and then apprenticing in this industry. More importantly, he talks about how he developed his unique barbershop, Corbett’s Rock & Roll Barbershop.

This episode will appeal to anyone interested in the music industry and anyone wanting to pursue a career in the hair business. Listeners interested in business or entrepreneurship will also benefit as Corbett explains how his barbershop came to be and grew. In addition, there are many lessons on business and life in general as we cover topics such as networking (before social media), reading, and dealing with people.

Above all this episode illustrates how to move on and start the next phase of life as Corbett is a prime example of this. Be it in music or now his barbershop, Corbett followed his intuition. He made decisions that best suited his needs without destroying past relationships. He is true to himself and is not afraid to show his true colors, accepts his wins, and takes his losses while having fun. His story has valuable life lessons and leadership.

https://rockandrollbarber.com/

This interview is with Monique Daigneault, CEO and President of MD Consulting. She is an executive coach, radio host, and author of The Survive and Thrive Tool Kit for Leaders. Monique has an Associate degree in Business from Davenport University, a Bachelor's in Management from Western International University, and a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University. Also, she has an array of licenses and certifications including a Masters Coach from the International Association of Professional Coaching and Mentoring.

This is an inspiring story about how Monique has applied lessons from her trauma, to better herself and developed this into a resource to help others become their personal best. The interview starts with Monique illustrating growing up in Michigan and moving to Phoenix. Entering the corporate world she conveys her early experiences, including her first start-up.

We cover her path, developing her skills including how she pursued her education. This is furnished by a conversation outlining her experiences doing distance education versus attending in-person schooling. In addition, the impact of higher learning on career development is illustrated.

She reflects on the pros and cons of working in the corporate world and operating her first business. The appeal of entrepreneurship, and the desire to make a difference, motivated Monique to start her current enterprise MD Consulting. We cover the path that she took starting and building her firm.

She describes how she works with clients, how coaching works, and the discrepancy between this and therapy. We cover strategies for dealing with a toxic work environment and bullying, leading to standing up and promoting oneself. The lessons come from her education, years of experience working in human resources, her coaching practice, and more importantly her personal experiences of how she overcame abusive behavior in the workplace.  

Her new book The Survive and Thrive Tool Kit for Leaders is discussed in detail. The listener will develop an understanding of Monique and how she approaches coaching. There is insight for the reader on how to get the most out of the book. Her upcoming workbook is reviewed as well. These subjects are supported by the many conversations from her professional and personal experiences.

Monique conveys her knowledge from writing, publishing, and marketing her book. We cover self-publishing as opposed to working with a publisher. We talk about the mechanics of how she wrote her book. She illustrates the process used to market her book to a publisher, working with them, and working with an editor.

This interview will interest anyone considering coaching, as we cover how it works and the elements to consider. Listeners exposed to the sensitive topic of bullying and working in a toxic environment may find this helpful, as insightful views are provided.  People interested in writing and publishing books will benefit, as Monique shares her experience with this topic. Entrepreneurs, there are many good discussions on the ins and outs of building a business and a brand.

Above all self-improvement, we all are capable of so much more, we are all leaders, but it takes self-reflection to get to where we want to be. Monique’s story is an example of this. She has taken adversity from her life and applied it to learn lessons and has used this skill to help others prosper. This is an act of sincere generosity a quality of a true leader and Monique is an example of this.

https://mdconsultingglobal.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedaigneault/

https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Thrive-Toolkit-Leaders-Leadership/dp/1684816254

This is the second part of a two-part interview with James Elian, CEO of Air Sprint. James has a diploma in aviation technology from Selkirk College, an MBA from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Aeronautical Science, Space Studies and Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

This segment starts with James explaining how he became more involved in managerial roles. The experience from the Executive MBA program at the University of Calgary to support his new roles is discussed. The perks of working in parallel while attending school, and how some of the class projects applied to his executive roles are some of the topics the listener will hear.

Upon graduating, how James's position in the company changed and how he utilized the lessons learned from his MBA. There is a conversation about how someone like him developed an understanding and analyzed various segments of Air Sprint. 

There is a discussion that provides an overview of Air Sprint's business model, including its history. We cover the company’s growth and related issues, particularly for an aviation business. We go over the unsettling times of COVID. There is an insight into what James as a leader witnesses with a growing enterprise in conjunction with his changing career.

There is an added bonus as James talks about his many other endeavors such as Master of Aeronautical Science, Space Studies, and Aviation Management; YPO an organization for young executives; and the CBAA Canadian Business Aviation Association.

This interview will interest anyone in, or who wants to pursue business, especially aviation. It will benefit anyone considering pursuing an MBA or who already has one. Leadership; an inside look at what it is like for someone like James to climb the corporate ladder and how their perspective can change. Growth; is how a company like Air Sprint adapts and changes to meet the demands of new opportunities. Furthermore, how James has balanced his professional and personal life while giving back to the community. This is an insightful and encouraging interview as James sets the standard for someone with integrity, kindness, passion, and the desire to give back - all the qualities of a genuine leader that James is.

https://www.airsprint.com/

This is the first part of a two-part interview with James Elian, CEO of Air Sprint. James has a diploma in aviation technology from Selkirk College, an MBA from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Aeronautical Science, Space Studies and Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

In this segment, James reveals how he developed his passion for aviation. How he selected and pursued his education in this field is talked about. He paints a picture of his experiences during this time of his life, including his first solo flight.

We cover his employment history including his early years as a flight attendant for Air Canada.  Upon graduating, and getting into the industry, he talks about his employment as a flight instructor at Morgan Air. This part of the interview is insightful for anyone considering flying school.

The story continues, as James conveys the connection that linked him to Air Sprint. James shares his experience, knowledge and how he developed his skills in this profession progressing to captain at Air Sprint. There is insight into the regulations, safety and how pilots need to prepare for unconditional circumstances pertaining to flying.

We end this segment as James starts embarking on the next chapter of his career. More administrative roles such as chief pilot, which includes hiring pilots. This furnishes a conversation on the pros and cons of the various educational avenues for a potential pilot.

This interview will cater to anyone interested in pursuing a career in aviation, specifically a pilot. It will appeal to anyone interested in aviation in general. The discipline of self-improvement is discussed as James points out how he went about to advance his skills as a pilot. This lesson applies to all fields and is a fundamental attribute of leadership. Leadership is illustrated throughout this interview and more so as we continue James’s journey in the next episode where his career transcends into senior managerial roles.

https://www.airsprint.com/

This interview is with Danny Arnold, CEO, founder, and head trainer of You Fit Life, a personal health and fitness facility in S.W. Calgary, Alberta. Danny is a graduate of the Exercise Science Program at Lethbridge College. He also has his designation as a personal trainer from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology known as C.S.E.P.

In this interview, Danny explains how he discovered the Exercise Science Program at Lethbridge College. We go over the program in detail. We do go over the similarities and differences between this program and a kinesiology program at a university. We go over his experience acquiring the designation to be a personal trainer. The accreditation is from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology known as C.S.E.P.

Starting a career is hard and Danny explains how he developed his experience upon graduating. There is some good insight for anybody starting or doing a career change. Also, in explaining how he gained his experience he reveals more about how the fitness industry works. This can be very insightful for anyone wanting to hire a personal trainer or may want to get into this industry.

We talked about his motivation for starting his own business You Fit Life. This comes with 9 years of working for someone else which he discusses as well.

There is a detailed discussion on how he started and grew this business. We cover all the steps from leasing space, to the legalities, and recruiting people which is an eye-opener. Above all leadership, and team building are discussed. We cover topics related to COVID-19 and how he survived this time. More importantly, we cover how he has established his brand, giving his enterprise a unique feel. Furthermore, how he is building a business with his beliefs in place.

This is an insightful, and educational interview. It will interest anyone wanting to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry. Also, it is beneficial to anyone on the client side wanting to hire a trainer as there is insight into this industry. Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners will benefit from this interview as we go over all the ins and outs of starting and growing a business. Above all, and, most importantly, how Danny has built his brand. He stays true to himself which is reflected in how he works with clients, hires staff, and has developed his business and his life. He is a real inspiration and he is a good example to follow.

https://www.youfitlife.com/

This is the final segment of a two-part interview with Anique Sara Taylor. Anique is an established author of the following books Civil Twilight, Where Space Bends, and Poems. She is regarded with a high profile in the writer community with her numerous awards and nominations including the winner of the 2022 Blue Light Poetry Prize for Civil Twilight.

Anique has an MFA in Poetry from Drew University, a Diploma from The Sorbonne located in Paris, an MFA with Highest Honors in Drawing and Painting from Pratt Institute, and a Master of Divinity Degree. She studied literature at Antioch College, poetry at St. Mark’s Poetry Project with Alice Notley, and then Bernadette Mayer. She is also a regular at Wallson Glass Poem-Making Sessions with Geoffrey Nutter.

As the title suggests this episode explores Anique's long-life devotion to writing. The episode starts with sharing how other adventures of her life such as art have led her into who she is now. In essence, developing her writing has created a life of lessons. It is not a linear process, it is a conglomeration of experiences.

We talk about her daily practice and the habits she infuses into her writing. There may be some real surprises, such as the fact that discipline and focus are the nuances of producing good writing. We explore the myth of “writer's block” and how she overcomes it and remains productive. We explore creativity, and how someone like her unleashes her imagination. Above all, and most importantly, her frame of mind is the product of her good physical health. Her dedication to her self-care ensures that she is in a good place for good creative writing. She explains how she works on herself and her craft trying to improve consistently. To be a better version of ourselves is the lesson.

The business side of being a writer is talked about. This includes complex and sensitive topics of being creative while making deadlines. When she knows it is time to call an editor and to work with one. Book publishing and resources that are available are discussed. In addition, how she has developed herself as a leader in her communities by being a resource and an inspiration to other writers is shown.

This interview does cater to anyone interested in writing or being a published author. It will appeal to anyone interested in any avenue of creative endeavors and how to approach them. It addresses how to live as an artist, encompassing in particular the business side. Overall, it is about life, as Anique is an example we all could live up to. We should all strive as she does, to the devotion of her work by constantly improving it without the need for outside validation. It is about our work and how it fulfills us, and remaining true to ourselves which is the best measurement. In her case, it is about writing and working with the words. She is a real example to live by.

https://aniquesarataylor.com/

This is part one of a two-part interview with Anique Sara Taylor. Anique is an established author of the following books Civil Twilight Where, Space Bends, and Poems. She is regarded with a high profile in the writer community with her numerous awards and nominations including the winner of the 2022 Blue Light Poetry Prize for Civil Twilight.

Anique has an MFA in Poetry from Drew University, a Diploma from The Sorbonne located in Paris, an MFA with Highest Honors in Drawing and Painting from Pratt Institute, and a Master of Divinity Degree. She studied literature at Antioch College, poetry at St. Mark’s Poetry Project with Alice Notley, and then Bernadette Mayer. She is also a regular at Wallson Glass Poem-Making Sessions with Geoffrey Nutter.

Anique’s story is revolutionary, as we talk about growing up in the 50s, and exploring the idea of being able to express oneself fully. Her influences from family, friends, and teachers are shared. All of this led to her interest in the arts, and, more so writing.

We talk about some of her setbacks including depression. Her take on this health issue is brought forward, leading to a fruitful discussion on how to overcome this and prosper. Anique’s adventure in Paris while attending The Sorbonne and how the culture furthered her development toward the arts.

Returning to the United States and completing high school, the story opens up on her academic journey. Studying literature, her desire to pursue writing, and how art was presented to her are fully discussed. The development of her hidden talent in drawing, painting, and sculpting is illustrated.

This interview will appeal to anyone interested in creativity and how we develop that, particularly in the arts and writing. History is included as Anique’s life is extensive. Life lessons are discussed as Anique demonstrates how she approaches setbacks and adversity, with a sense of curiosity that inspires her to grow as a person. Her story is an inspiration for how devotion and commitment to unpredictable opportunities (in her case art) will allow a person to flourish in multiple dimensions. We further explore this in the next episode, focusing on her development as a writer.

https://aniquesarataylor.com/

This interview is with Murray Emery, owner and head recording engineer of “Crooks Hollow Studio” in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Also, he is an accomplished musician and the founding member of the rock band “Prisoner”. Murray is a graduate of the Broadcast System Technologies program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology known as SAIT. He is also a graduate of the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology program referred to as OIART.

This interview encompasses Murry’s early years growing up and working for his dad’s construction company and how that developed him. We talk about the discovery he made which is his passion for music and how he matured himself as a musician.

With the desire to make music his career, we talk about the research he did on the various avenues he could pursue regarding music. This then leads to the full description of his educational endeavors listed above. Upon graduating we delve into his career as a musician starting his band “Prisoner”

This then leads to a conversation where Murry travels to Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville where he further develops his knowledge of the music industry. Coming back to Calgary we discussed how he built and established his recording studio “Crooks Hollow Studio”

This conversation encompasses the physical build-out and equipment that furnishes his studio. How he works with musicians and how he is establishing himself in the local music scene are all illustrated. In addition, this is all supported by his knowledge of the music industry as a whole and as an artist.

This interview will cater to anyone interested in having a career in the music industry, the arts, or in music in general. It will intrigue anyone interested in broadcasting and or film. Entrepreneurship and leadership are fully disclosed by Murray’s many examples of how he is building his business by further establishing and enhancing the local music scene. Above all, this is an insightful, motivational, and inspiring interview as Murray’s story is an example of how we should all live our lives. If we are willing to take the time and effort to figure ourselves out, to become clear with our intentions, and then be willing to work towards our goals or desires, we will live a fulfilled life as Murray does.

This episode is with Shikhar Sachdev. Shikhar is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley where he completed a bachelor's degree in philosophy and environmental economics. He is also a graduate of the Launch School Software Engineering Program. He is passionate about career development which is supported by the many blogs he has written, particularly one called “Job Hunting Sucks; which went viral.

In this interview, we talk about Shikhar’s experiences attending the University of California and the benefits of doing a degree in Philosophy., there are good discussions on how one should approach a university education. It is revealed that it is a time of exploring and discovering abilities, interests, and passion. It is a unique time in life in building the foundations for life. Some really important life and career lessons are shared.

Living in the Bay Area Shikhar explains how he came about his first line of employment as an “Account Manager”. More importantly how he made the transition into a more technical role as a “Solutions Engineer”. There is insight on how a person can pursue a career in the technical world of IT. The conversation comes from both perspectives. Technical people graduating from computer sciences and engineering and non-technical such as Shikhar with his education in philosophy.

There is a good discussion on Shikhar’s creative endeavor which encompasses writing and blogging, particularly on careers and career development. We cover topics from what it is like to put our work out to the world and have it go viral as in his case.

This interview will cater to anyone interested in getting into the technical world of IT. It will appeal to anyone interested in pursuing an education in philosophy or one of the liberal arts as the many hidden benefits are revealed from such an undertaking. Creative people will benefit from this as well, as there is an inside look at how someone like Shikhar approaches his artistic endeavors. Above all and more importantly, career development, why it is so important, and how we all go about developing our path. This is an informative thought-provoking and inspiring episode with the conclusion that the only obstacle, we face is our own.

This interview is with Andy Read a man of many talents. This is an amazing story that deals with self-discovery leading to transformation which results in Andy living an amazing life.

The interview starts with Andy growing up in England and joining the military at the age of 19. He gives a very detailed description of his experiences within the force which lasted 9 years. In leaving the army, he describes how he and his family adjusted to civilian life, incorporating a good description of his first job at the welding institute at Cambridge.

We talked about the process that entailed for Andy and his family to immigrate to Canada. How he came about his first position as a technician in the Science Workshop, in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary and what this position entailed is discussed.

There is a fruitful dialog on how after three years Andy dealt with being laid off from this position. He shares his experiences working as a contract employee in the same area. More importantly how this personally affected him and his family.

Admitting how much turn-oil this caused him leading down a less desirable path how then he turned himself around is illustrated. In doing so we talk about how Andy discovered his faith and how that enabled him to connect with his family. Furthermore, how this helped him establish his new leadership role as the manager of the Science Workshop in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary.

How he made this entity into a well-functioning and viable asset within the University of Calgary community is further talked about. With this established success we talked about the next chapter in Andy’s life which was retiring and pursuing his missionary work. We converse on how he made this decision, the training involved in pursuing such an avenue, and what this type of work looks like.

This interview will cater to anyone interested in a career in the military. Listeners interested in an area that involves prototyping, fabricating, optics, welding, and machining for science and engineering research would benefit from this episode. A candid look at entrepreneurship is talked about as well. In addition, there are many examples of leadership as Andy is a leader in many facets of his life. More importantly, it is about leaving a legacy of how we can become better, and by doing so we can benefit others as well. This is all furnished by his missionary work and serving his community. This is an open and honest interview about self-exploration. Understanding that we are more than our careers or jobs and knowing how we can all develop to find and follow our purpose will enable us to shine.

This interview is with Richard “Ric” Lindberg, an IT specialist focusing on cyber security and analytics. He is a well-known leader for coaching and mentoring people to build healthier and better relationships which, is supported by his podcast “Results and Relationships”.

The listener will hear how someone like Ric took his passion and joy for gaming and became a computer nerd. Taking these technical skills and transferring them into the business world is all explained. As Ric’s career continues all the roles and various companies, he has worked for are exemplified. There is a lot of talk about how he came to recognize and develop his interpersonal and business skills. All of this led him to become a mentor and a leader.

There is a discussion on how computing has re-invented data analytics and how that has changed us and the world of business. What is in store for the future is further discussed which includes some talk on AI. With the ever-changing world we are now in we explore learning and some interesting strategies that may help others in this area. Ric also shares his experiences in learning from the courses that he has taken (and there are some unique ones including the Akimbo workshops).

This interview is full of insight and information regarding our technical world and people and their relationships. It will appeal to anyone interested in a career in the technology sector. There is a history of how the computing world has changed both our personal lives and business. There is some eye-opening conversation as to how some Fortune 500 companies use technology. Above all and more importantly, it is how a person can learn to be a better person or become a leader as vulnerability, humility, and communication are talked about.

This is the second installment of a two-part interview with Henry Yiu. Henry is the principal and creative director at “States of Matter” a marketing firm in Seattle, Washington.

This episode continues where Henry is attending Cornish College where he talks about working on an associate degree in engineering. There is a good discussion on his transition from Purdue University to Cornish College with some good insights and surprises. More importantly, he talks about taking art classes as his electives and how this sparked his passion.

As art is the focal point, there are detailed discussions of the various career paths a person can take using this discipline. The interview goes through how he tried and researched various disciplines such as industrial design, graphic arts, and finally marketing, which he pursued. This episode then goes into a detailed discussion of marketing as a field, covering topics from education to getting a job, working in the industry, and starting a marketing firm.

This is an uplifting and encouraging episode illustrating how someone like Henry discovers his passion which is art and explores various avenues where this discipline can be used. In doing so this episode will appeal to anyone interested in the arts in general, industrial design, graphic arts, and marketing. Entrepreneurship is talked about as Henry’s story includes striking out on his own and building a business “States of Matter”. More importantly, it is how someone like Henry tested various career paths to find his calling. Some life lessons on finding one's true colors.

This is the first segment of a two-part interview with Henry Yiu principal and creative director at “States of Matter” a marketing firm in Seattle, Washington.

In this episode, Henry relays his personal story. He starts with what it was like as a youngster immigrating from China and landing in the Midwest of the United States. He talks about how he adapted and then excelled in school. His passion for math, sciences, and the arts is discussed. In doing so he lets the listener in on his dilemma of picking a career path with his interests.

Picking the more predictable route of engineering there is a good discussion on evaluating and selecting a university to attend. Choosing Purdue University Henry shares his experiences attending this institute. He conveys the culture shock that he faced more importantly, how he struggled to keep up with the demands placed on him. He explores the turmoil he faced as a perfect student coming out of high school to not being at the top of the class but rather at the bottom. This interview has many good conversations that address the pressures on the social and psychological front that some students face when they are on the wrong career path.

This interview will cater to anyone who has experienced or is experiencing the implications of being an immigrant and how someone like Henry adapted settled down and excelled. There is some insight into engineering programs at respective universities. More importantly, this illustrates how someone like Henry dealt with the turmoil of being on a questionable career path. It is an eye-opening and candid look at how some will deal with the vulnerabilities and confusion that are the result of being on the lesser desired career path.

This is the final segment of a three-part interview with Chris Wilson, snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur.

This interview continues from the previous segment where Chris is pondering the idea of what’s next. It is clear that he has established himself and is living the dream. However, he talks about how he starts to entertain the voice in his head that may want more or something else.

He talks about how he explored and played with different ideas to figure out what his passion is and what he may want to pursue. There is a lot of talk about self-reflection. He talks about hiring a coach and what this was like. There is a good discussion on the array of projects that Chris undertook in his experimenting phase which include writing a book, developing his presence in the online world leading to developing a business.

This interview will cater to anyone who is pondering the idea of a career change or starting their career as there are many dialogs on self-reflection and how someone can go about figuring themselves out. This interview will inspire potential authors as there is a good road map on how to go about writing, editing, and publishing a book. There is a good discussion on entrepreneurship and how someone like Chris has gone about leaving a good-paying day job to pursue a calling and starting his venture. This is an insightful, inspiring, thought-provoking, and informative interview that will leave the listener with sound information on career development.

This is the second segment of a three-part interview with Chris Wilson, snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur.

This interview starts with Chris confessing that his ambition of being a helicopter pilot was limiting. With narrow job prospects, living in an unfamiliar environment, and accumulating debt, he had to take a time out and regroup himself.

In this segment, he explores what he did during this time-out, how he faced some turmoil and anxiety, and how he overcame these setbacks. He describes how aviation was still a passion of his and in doing so he looked at other opportunities in this field., one of which was a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Chris describes how he developed and implemented a new map to pursue this new career.

This interview will cater to anyone interested in aviation or more specifically becoming an aircraft maintenance engineer as there is a detailed conversation pertaining to education, training, and how the industry works with all the logistics. More importantly, it is how someone like Chris has turned their career and life around to live prosperously. There are extensive suggestions and tips regarding career change or career turn-around. Above all, this is a motivational and inspiring story with a strong message that anyone can achieve their ideal life if they are clear, committed, and willing to do the work. Surprisingly, this episode ends with Chris entertaining the idea of exploring his calling, which is continued in the next episode.

The title for this interview with Chris Wilson is very fitting in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Chris is a snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur.

In this segment, Chris talks about getting out of high school and pondering the question that most of us face what do with our lives? And in doing so he discovers aviation more precisely helicopters.

This interview encompasses a detailed discussion of how Chris moves across the country to be trained as a helicopter pilot. There is fruitful dialog regarding the process of getting licensed and an in-depth look at this industry.

The episode will cater to anyone interested in career development as there are suggestions on how someone can go about figuring themselves out which is also supported by Chris’s story. Also, anyone interested in aviation, specifically helicopters, will benefit from listening to this interview as there is an in-depth dialog on all aspects of this industry. More importantly, how this interview ends with some of the obstacles he has encountered in his pursuit are talked about and will surprise the listener, leading to other episodes. This is a fun, informative, motivational, and eye-opening interview.

Tom Huntington refers to himself as an “Adult in Training” and, in listening to this podcast the audience will appreciate where he is coming from. In addition to being a retired attorney, Tom considers himself to be a human nature science geek. He is very interested in how the brain and mind work and what motivates us. This is evident throughout this interview as there is a lot of self-reflection which is vital to all of us.

Tom takes the listener through his life coming from a privileged family setting, attending boarding school, and receiving a scholarship to some very prestigious universities. With a so-called “perfect life” set up for him, he attends Standford and describes what that was like and what transpired.

This entails leaving Standford and joining the Peace Crops which sends him off to India to work as a farm aid. Coming back to the United States to face the political and social turmoil as all this took place during the late ‘60s. Moving and living in Hawaii, and coming back to the mainland to attend law school are all talked about.

This fun, entertaining, and enlightening interview may leave the listener thinking about their life choices. In addition, this episode does cover some history as there is talk about the '60s and the climate that materialized from these times and how it affected people. There is insight into how The Peace Crops developed and what it was like to work in a third-world country. Above all this is an important interview as it deals with self-discovery and how one person went about the process.

Being on stage for Tyler Foley is natural and it comes from him being an accomplished performer in film and theater as he is a graduate of the Alberta High School of Fine Arts. He is also a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology known as S.A.I.T with a diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology. He also has several certifications and licenses (15 in total) in Occupational Health and Safety. He is a keynote speaker and published author of the best-selling book “The Power to Speak Naked”. He is a business owner of Total Buy-In which is a conglomeration of all his entrepreneurial ventures.

This interview will serve anyone interested in a career in stage or film performing, basically acting. Also, it will appeal to anyone interested in geomatics, technology, and safety as a career. Public speaking, coaching, entrepreneurship, writing, and publishing a book are talked about extensively as well. Above all this interview shows how someone like Tyler was able to move his career in various directions and be successful while all along having fun. This is truly a motivational, educational, and inspirational story and a real eye-opener as to what life can be like if we let it happen to us.

This interview is with Patricia Boulogne Certified Functional Medical Practitioner. In this interview she discusses her background as a chiropractor and an acupuncturist and why she chooses this route as opposed to the more traditional Western medicine. She shares her experiences in acquiring and building a chiropractic practice and then selling it. Her story continues to her writing and publishing her book Why Are You Sick Fat and Tired” and developing her online venture “Ask Dr. Pat”.

Over all this is a fun and entertaining interview full of advice or tips on health, life, and business. It will appeal to anyone interested in being a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and or just a health practitioner. Entrepreneurship is discussed and some surprising lessons in networking. Writing and publishing a book and developing an online business are also talked about. In addition, this interview is an educational, and inspiring story about following one’s passion and how that can develop a person into a leader.

This is the final segment of a two-part interview with Shanil Ebrahim. In this episode, he continues his story by defining epidemiology, a description of his doctoral thesis, and how he has developed his career as a researcher in life sciences.

He describes the many avenues that he has pursued from his post-doctoral work as a visiting researcher, and AI leader at Deloitte to now his current role at Deloitte as a Partner and the Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader. His role as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) is discussed as well. His leadership skills are further illustrated by the boards that he serves on for non-profit organizations.

This interview will serve anyone interested in life sciences, health care, consulting, epidemiology, data science, research, and entrepreneurship. Contrast and similarities between Canada, the U.S., and other parts of the world are discussed from Shanil’s experience working aboard.