In this kickoff episode of Season 6 Bart is joined by Melanie Burns, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer of TD Bank, to discuss the vast array of changes in the last five years in the world of talent, and the foundational principles that leaders can still build their relationships on. Melanie explains how COVID, remote work, the Great Resignation, return to office, and now AI are all transforming the relationship between companies and their staff. She offers perspective on the positive implications of these changes and what they mean for leaders who must cultivate talent. Melanie offers a positive message for leaders: despite these shifts, the good news is that the fundamentals of attracting, engaging and managing talent are the same as they ever were. Melanie's insights and experiences make this a must-listen for any leader who is grappling with the age-old task of cultivating talent in a world that is rapidly changing. Show Notes: 2:16 Introducing Melanie Burns 2:38 Bart asks about the rapidly changing environment 3:52 What do the different parts of the bank think about our times 4:11 Hybrid work 4:34 Politics at play 5:03 Customers in turmoil too 5:33 Unstable nature of politics like DEI 6:02 What's led you to this point? 6:56 Upbringing 7:41 Picked business 8:30 Opening doors 8:38 Continually asking questions 9:06 How did you get into the world of "talent" 10:30 Unprecedented changes in the last 5 years 10:58 Switch to remote/hybrid workers 11:16 Trust and remote work 11:29 The great resignation 11:41 Did TD lose people in the Great Resignation? 12:57 Great resignation didn't really happen - don't get duped by the hype 13:49 Inverted relationship between leader and direct report 14:36 We are in the trust business 15:13 The power of in-person human connection 15:49 What has changed in talent management 16:36 A collection of experiences 17:00 Exceptional talent have options 17:05 How to get talent to consistently choose TD 17:47 Pressure from employee base 18:37 What are the fundamentals that haven't changed? 19:23 Advice to people managing teams 19:38 The fundamentals: People really want 2 things 19:51 The opportunity to do challenging things 20:14 Want to work for someone who is talented 21:20 You didn't mention money! 21:26 Didn't mention culture 22:42 Truly talented people do not get hung up on titles and compensation 23:21 People don't know the culture that they want... 24:48 Left TD reference 25:52 Philosophy of cultivating talent 26:14 Bart proposes thought experiment 26:47 Leader's job is to manage the tension between present and future 28:06 Signs to look out for in talent management 28:24 Never take things for granted 28:55 Have regular check-ins with people 29:45 Give clarity - not certainty about the future 31:21 Be honest with reports about where they are 31:44 Another mention of leaving 33:19 What's the biggest mistake you've made in talent management 33:45 The importance of succession planning 37:48 Bart summarizes the conversation 38:33 Be authentic 40:05 Thank yous

Check out our last rewind before we launch season 6 of The Inspire Podcast next week! This episode is from season 5, and explores the heart of human connection in a digital age. Despite the promise of a digital future, staff and leaders are increasingly seeking human connection. In this conversation, author David Sax discusses why analog has proven so durable in a world filled with the promises of a digital transformation. He explains why being in person is something that calls to us, what leaders should do to maximize connection in a hybrid world, and lessons for those still feeling too stuck on screens (or listening to podcasts on headphones!)

We're diving back into another favorite episode from #TheInspirePodcast archives. In season 4, Bart spoke with Susan Black of The Conference Board of Canada about the challenges facing today's leaders. Drawing on the CBOC's deep research capabilities, Susan shares insights into the major pressures facing leaders across all sectors – from talent management, to a return to premises, to DEI and the future of work. She provides suggestions on how leaders can navigate and inspire through these challenges with practical examples. It's a must-listen for leaders who want to engage and inspire in an ever-changing work environment.

We're getting closer to season 6 of The Inspire podcast! While the countdown continues, we're bringing you standout episodes from our archives. Stay tuned for more as we continue to countdown to the new season! In this episode Bart speaks with Casper Wong about his journey to create the United Nation of Cyclists, a race team whose mission it is to promote diversity and inclusion. Casper, whose day job is CEO and Co-Founder of Financeit, came to cycling late in life but quickly caught a passion for the sport. In his interview with Bart, he shared his personal experience of loving the sport but feeling like its homogeneity made it hard to feel included and at home. He connected with others who felt the same, and the result was their organic creation of a race team that today is taking an active role in promoting equity in the sport while giving back. Casper's experience and UNC's rapid growth highlights the underlying demand for change in cycling and shows that this sport does not need a one size fits all approach.

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Richard Rooney. Richard is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. Listen in to learn how Burgundy has been able to create a culture of responsibility with authority for its employees.

In a data-driven economy, it can sometimes be tough to cut through the statistics and generate genuine connections with our audiences. In this episode, we hear from Margo Gouley on how you can create better audience engagement by integrating Storytelling into your everyday interactions. With real world examples and concrete tips, this episode is a must listen for anyone seeking to have a lasting impact during their next communication opportunity.

In this episode Bart welcomes Paul Butcher, who recently retired as head of investor relations for Canadian National, where he twice won IR executive of the year. Paul, who has just joined The Humphrey Group to launch an investor relations practice, speaks with Bart about the world of IR communications and what companies really do day in and day out to define and communicate their story to analysts and investors. Paul explains why C-suite executives have two jobs: running the company and participating in IR, why the best companies (like CN) invest huge time and effort to craft and communicate a compelling narrative, and what it takes to get ready for the many questions you face. Paul peppers his comments with anecdotes about the "glamour" of IR travel, the sheer commitment required to get this communication right, and how doing so can unlock shareholder value. Learn more about Paul and Investor Relations at The Humphrey Group here: https://www.thehumphreygroup.com/investor-relations 0:51 Introducing Paul 1:43 Awards 2:30 Inside investor relations 3:25 What is shareholder value and what does that mean? 3:50 You don't always have control over everything that affects stock price 4:45 Be proactive with communications 5:55 How is investor relations tied with business performance 6:42 Good or bad IR can affect stock price 8:17 Buy-in from leadership 10:38 What executives do in IR 10:56 25% of an executive's time is spent on IR 11:28 Preparing is key for execs 13:00 Know your audience 16:51 Preparation - How do you go about preparing? 19:57 Create a storyboard 23:17 The story you tell in IR 24:50 What qualities make for an exceptional IR executive 26:35 Investor Day 30:46 Rapid-fire questions 30:56 What won't you miss about IR 31:30 Avg flight segments a year? 31:54 Toughest thing that people wouldn't know about IR 32:34 What you miss about IR 33:33 Thanking Paul

In this episode of the pod Bart welcomes back best selling author and human performance expert Greg Wells to talk about his new book, Powerhouse. Drawing on leading research, Greg explains how your ability to perform in the boardroom and in life is based on healing and boosting the mitochondria that power your body. He explains simple ways to do this using breath, focus and movement so you can thrive. In a world where the demands on leaders have never been greater, Greg's practical and straightforward advice is invaluable for those who want to perform over the long haul. Learn more at: www.drgregwells.com 0:24 Welcoming Greg Wells 1:03 Published 5th book 2:27 Why this book? 3:38 Why is burnout happening? 4:40 Mitochondria and their role 5:28 Why do some people have more energy? 6:32 How we build endurance 7:20 How does stress lead to burnout 8:03 Modern work does not allow fight or flight 8:36 Stress damages the body 9:08 Spiral of burnout 9:42 How to create more energy in your body 10:34 Bart talks about examples of people dealing with stress in leadership 12:44 Breathing 14:14 Long slow exhale 16:18 Box breathing 18:07 Movement 19:59 Walking 20:32 Rhythmic and repetitive exercise is good for creativity 20:42 Why people are shifting from golf 21:55 Notifications problem 22:23 Bart talks about Apple Watch 23:24 The contradictions of new technology 23:53 Compulsive use of tech is damaging to mental health 24:30 Train yourself to use tech wisely 25:59 Energize! 26:17 A little is good - a lot is not 27:07 Adding in micro-stressors for health 29:13 Challenge turns on energy 30:40 Simple things to do to energize 34:58 Just Thrive! 35:44 Community is so important 36:15 Pull together your dream teams 37:36 Podcasting and audiobooks are so much better than doom-scrolling 38:22 Strong communities extend the lifespan 41:19 How to find out more... 42:06 Thank yous 42:21 Outro

Bart welcomes Shamin Mohamed Jr, founder of LetsStopAIDS and co-founder of Deciem to the podcast. Drawing on his unique journey Shamin shares perspectives on how to be inspired in your own career and life, and how to avoid being bound by stereotypes of career success that hem in so many of us. He also explains how important communication has been in his advocacy work and provides some tips to improve your ability to inspire. Learn more about LetsStopAIDS here: www.LetsStopAIDS.org 00:53 - Introducing Shamin 01:37 - Activism at 15 02:35 - Starting LetsStopAids 04:43 - Bart talks about how unique Shamin's career path is 05:14 - What does "inspiration" mean to Shaman 07:07 - LetsStopAIDS organization 08:39 - What keeps you inspired? 10:18 - Advice on keeping up inspirational tank 11:09 - Who has inspired you to keep going? 13:27 - Deciem journey 14:29 - Corruption in the beauty industry 15:33 - Brandon 16:42 - Thinking disruptively 19:42 - Advice about clarity of purpose 21:07 - Leaders who inspire you? 22:18 - More about Brandon 22:43 - Care and openness - and integrity 23:57 - Leaders in global advocacy 25:39 - Asking for advice  27:02 - Storytelling 29:39 - Telling stories is a full-bodied experience 30:34 - Thank yous 30:45 - Outro

In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Anya Wood, The Humphrey Group's Vice President of Product. Drawing on their combined decades of experience in the leadership training business they explore the evolving demands and priorities of leaders and how those imperatives are redefining the key skills required today. Anya then shares insights into how leaders can respond to these demands while looking at how AI is providing some compelling tools to help them meet the challenge. A great listen for anyone wondering how to rise to this leadership moment with confidence and energy. 0:17 Welcoming Anya 1:00 Learning and development has had seismic shifts 3:46 Her background 4:35 Is it better for learners now? 5:10 Bart talks about the level of knowledge about training options 5:51 Customize and personalize learning 5:58 Boom and result 7:09 Nature of work is becoming more human 8:06 Institution and hierarchical nature of work in the past 9:25 The demands on leaders 9:49 Opportunity of diversity and inclusions 10:28 Communication demands on leaders 12:05 Style changes in communication 13:22 How direct managers change? 14:20 The burden of communication 15:10 Personalized communications 15:33 RTO example from Bart 16:22 Trends in feedback 16:58 People desire regular feedback 18:18 How AI will shape communication... 19:24 Is AI changing how leaders communicate 20:27 The ability for AI to provide immediate feedback 21:24 What advice is Humphrey Group giving to leaders? 22:02 Being an authentic leader... 23:55 EQ matters 24:04 POP 24:46 Bart talks about an example 27:24 Giving feedback 29:08 How to receive feedback from employees? 30:10 Listen and not be reactive 31:32 Bart reinforces professional context 33:47 How can leaders begin to use AI tools? 33:54 PowerPoint rehearse 37:13 Bart summarizes points 37:56 Thank-yous 38:13 Outro

In this episode, Bart welcomes Mike McDonald, Founder of the charity Recess Guardians and CEO of Activ8, a new play-based educational company helping kids and adults move and learn. Mike shares his experiences creating a school-based leadership charity that empowers youth to lead and teach younger kids, He explains why kids embrace leadership opportunities, different styles of leadership, how to use play to create engagement, and how what he learned inspired him to launch Activ8. A great conversation about kids but perfect for the young-at-heart leader. Learn more about Recess Guardians here: www.recessguardians.org And Activ8 here: www.unboxactiv8.com 00:00 Show intro 01:00 Introducing Mike 01:20 Bart's disclosure 02:49 Recess Guardians 05:36 Are kids losing the ability to play? 06:34 Foundation of Recess Guardians 07:39 How does Recess Guardians actually work in the field? 09:20 How many kids impacted? 09:53 Problems in schools 10:24 Kids are bad sports 11:30 Sedentary behaviour on the playground 12:13 Common benefits of recess guardians 13:32 Mistakes aren't bad - they help you grow 15:29 Activ8 - where did the idea come from? 18:55 Why go from charity to for-profit? 20:47 What is the Activ8 experience like? 22:16 Difference between reaching adults vs kids? 22:53 Partnership with D2L 24:06 Building leadership skills in adults?? 24:35 Different leadership styles 25:05 Spokesperson 25:22 Demonstrator 25:49 The Organizer 26:17 The Role Model 27:15 Transferring these styles to adults 27:22 Don't silo people into one style 28:58 Experiment with different styles of leadership 31:30 Recess time at the office? 33:15 Bart's takeaways 34:52 Where to find out more? 35:16 Thank yous 35:30 Outro

In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Joe Manget, Walid Hejazi and Dany Assaf about their new book, Everybody's Business. The three authors, an accomplished business leader, a business school professor and renowned Competition lawyer and author of the bestseller Say Please and Thank You & Stand in Line, share how their research shows Canadian businesses are falling behind and why bold leadership is necessary to reverse the decline. They explain how leaders in all fields must embrace the power of technology, pursue competition on an international stage, recognize built-in monopolistic advantages may not last as long as they think, and above all take risks to energize their careers and companies. The conversation, hosted at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, is an important listen for anyone who wants to build a great career -- or a great company. Get your copy of their book, Everybody's Business here: https://www.everybodysbusinesscanada.ca/ Learn more about the authors and their book in the following articles: https://www.thestar.com/business/canada-s-prosperity-is-in-decline-how-embracing-the-new-wave-tech-revolution-can-reverse/article_b1644ea1-bdd3-5eb3-80e5-24f409d3ddbf.html https://financialpost.com/news/economy/four-pillars-to-build-canada-prosperity https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-next-generation-lower-living-standards/ 0:12 Show Intro 0:48 Introducing the guests 1:39 What the book is about 1:47 Massive decline in Canada 2:24 How did the collaboration come about? 3:42 What did you learn from your research 3:59 Canada's productivity challenge 4:14 Widespread complacency HEADLINER? 4:39 Went from 3rd prosperous to 15th 5:18 How we can move the needle 6:43 Technology 7:25 Every generation has to find a way to make tech improve our lives 8:03 Do Canadian leaders adopt this mindset? 8:36 Protectionism 10:01 Dichotomy between legacy protections and innovation 10:45 Average leading Canadian company 124 years 11:41 What are the incentives to innovate? 12:18 RIM example 14:17 Sustaining and disruptive technologies 14:47 KODAK example 15:28 Blockbuster 16:28 Canadian examples 17:07 Open banking 19:17 What if a country is a platform? 19:57 Starlink at the cottage 20:41 Example of Armenian car sales 21:37 Your moat is not as secure as you think 22:09 Don't think of Tech as a threat 24:14 Aerospace industry 25:38 What's going on in the healthcare industry? 26:12 Cable company - video on demand example 28:29 AI for radiology 30:25 Barriers to Canadian innovation 31:46 Advice on pushing through barriers in Canada? 32:09 Hard to find leadership talent in Canada 33:07 What do successful leaders do? 33:20 Vision of the leader 37:15 You can be your own leader 37:55 The opportunity gaps exist 39:01 Atomized mindset 39:27 Creative destruction lab 40:59 20 Billion in capital raised 41:18 Bart summarizes 42:33 Don't accept the status quo 43:07 A Lot can change in 50 years 44:12 Lots of uncertainty -- and opportunity 45:08 Thank yous 45:31 Outro

The "Great Resignation" has led to unprecedented worker mobility. But whether you are thinking of changing roles, leaving your company, or have already started a new role, there are some important things to know and prepare for if you want to thrive. In this episode Bart speaks with Brenda Harrington of Adaptive Leadership, who shares how she coaches executives in anticipation of new moves, and what she helps them do when they take on new positions. Brenda explains how to be realistic about the next step, how to adopt a new mindset, and to develop your authentic power center. Brenda shares stories and examples from her practice that show how to implement this advice in your own career. Learn more about Brenda and Adaptive Leadership Strategies at their website: adaptiveleadershipstrategies.com And get a copy of Brenda's book, Access Denied at: https://access-denied.net/  00:39 Show intro 01:14 Welcoming Brenda 01:57 Brenda's career story 04:29 Early years of starting her company 05:58 Coaching has arrived on the cultural landscape 06:19 Her book 06:38 How did helping people in new roles become the focus? 07:05 Not personally intimidated by change 07:26 Shifting mindset 08:08 People's willingness to change 08:55 Put your toe in the water 10:49 Helping people in new roles - Advice 11:34 Be realistic 12:32 The myth of leadership 13:28 Defining success 13:59 Assessing the new reality of the role 14:45 What to learn in the first 90 days on the job 15:10 Due diligence 15:19 Understanding the power structure in the new role 16:27 Example of hidden culture 18:22 Backchannels 19:24 Adopting the right mindset 20:50 Asking the right kind of questions 24:47 Let go of 'doing' 25:51 Developing a different value system 28:05 The costs of being a leader 28:33 Developing your authentic power center 29:09 How to find authenticity 30:11 Reflecting your style 31:55 Bart talks about the trend towards more authenticity in leadership 33:03 Encourage diversity of thought 33:58 Bart summarizes the discussion 34:48 Social contract 37:38 Thank yous

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart welcomes Humphrey Group Consultant Ash Kay to talk about executive presence. Ash draws on her background as a reporter and broadcast news producer to explain what presence is and how to project it authentically. She explains that the foundation of connection is to be unselfish, how the best connectors are like detectives, and that there’s no substitute for the painful work of seeing yourself in action. Ash’s concrete and practical tips on presence are invaluable whether you are live or virtual. 00:59 Introducing Ash Kay 02:03 What is leadership presence? 02:48 Executive presence vs leadership presence 04:20 Authentic presence and leadership presence 06:40 Presence is a dimmer switch 08:15 How to build authentic presence 08:28 Great communicators are unselfish 09:20 Crime reporting story 11:38 Flip the script 13:45 Presence begins with the audience 14:17 Be a presence detective 15:19 People who seem really present have probably worked on it 19:02 How to make these changes feel authentic 22:27 You have to see yourself in action 25:01 Video in broadcast journalism 25:49 Unfiltered feedback 28:27 Bart summarizes points 30:37 How to start on the journey of presence 32:00 How to find out more... 33:11 Thank yous 33:27 Outro

All our working relationships tend to focus on WHAT we want to do together -- what deals to close, what processes to improve, what products to build -- yet we invest comparatively little time in HOW to do that work together. In his new book the incomparable Michael Bungay Stanier argues we're doing it all wrong, and should instead focus on the foundations of working relationships. In a far ranging discussion with Bart, Michael explains that every relationship may not be perfect, but they are always worth pushing for the best possible version that you can have. Using a "keystone conversation" concept Michael explains how to begin the discussion so you can have safe, vital and repairable relationships. Pre-order Michael's latest book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone here: https://www.mbs.works/how-to-work-with-almost-anyone/ 00:21 Show Introduction 00:58 Introducing Michael 01:12 1.2Million in sales of The Coaching Habit 01:29 What is it like to sell a million+ copies of a book? 02:33 Introducing the new book 02:57 What led you to write this new book? 03:04 Work gets done through people 03:50 Social contracting 04:56 Asking the question: What will help us work well together? 05:18 Why don't people have these conversations? 05:40 The urgency of work 06:22 Not many role models to look to 07:25 Bart talks about why he thinks people don't do these conversations 08:46 Who do you have these conversations with? 09:32 Start with key relationships 12:25 Don't be stupid and open up too much at the wrong times 12:36 Good giving and bad giving 13:05 Calibrate the conversations based on the context 13:55 The bad relationships 15:07 Idealism v pragmatism 15:38 Working through how to do it - example of new job 16:29 The Keystone conversation 16:50 5 Questions that help 17:06 The amplify question 17:25 What are your practices and preferences 19:34 The bad date and good date questions 21:41 How do we repair this when it goes wrong? 22:59 How do you think this podcast is going? 25:12 What needs to be said, that hasn't already been said? 28:13 Parting ways gracefully 29:04 How to adapt these conversations to larger organizations 30:22 Is it worth having this conversation? 30:44 Passive resistance is the hardest thing to manage 32:10 What needs to be true for this to be real? 38:00 How to use these techniques upwards with your manager 40:09 GenZ retention issues 40:53 Thank yous 41:11 How to find out more about this

In this episode, Bart is joined by Dr. Nate Regier to speak about his new book, Compassionate Accountability. Nate explains that kindness and high performance are not mutually exclusive but actually deeply interwoven. He explains how to embrace the yes and mindset of compassionate accountability, and how to practice it day in and day out as an individual leader. He also explains how companies can institutionalize the concept to improve their culture. Whether you’re asking employees to return to the office, giving difficult performance feedback, or even making decisions about who should be in what role, Nate’s framework and new book will prove invaluable for inspirational leadership today. Get Nate's book today at https://www.next-element.com/resources/books/compassionate-accountability-book/ And learn more about Nate and Next Element here: https://www.next-element.com/ 00:28 Show intro 01:02 Welcoming Nate 01:56 Background to writing this book on compassion 02:23 Raised as a Mennonite 03:35 Story about first act of violence 04:48 The Narcissist 05:15 Corporate world journey 07:16 Founding Next Element 08:46 Journey of Compassion 08:57 Define compassion and accountability according to Nate 09:19 Compassion: Struggling with other people 10:18 Compassion is learnable and teachable 10:24 We are valuable - capable - responsible 11:30 Define accountability and responsibility 13:01 Self-compassion 13:18 business compassion 13:38 inclusion compassion 13:57 Pandemic effect on compassion 14:04 The pendulum of compassion 15:27 Pandemic divisions 15:51 Cancel culture 17:05 Compassion without accountability 17:43 Accountability without compassion 17:57 Command and control not working with younger employees 18:15 Examples of each 20:13 Accountability and Compassion are not at odds 21:44 Mindset matters 21:59 What is the compassion mindset? 22:19 What holds people back? 22:32 How people see themselves and others 23:02 Mindset is attitude and is a choice 25:10 Thought experiment about RTO 29:07 Three great places to start 29:38 1 Get over yourself and start being vulnerable 29:51 Burnout 30:28 2 Ask for help 31:11 3 Don't compromise on priorities 33:44 How to implement these on an organizational level 34:22 What's missing from a lot of leadership books 34:56 How to set behavior norms in an org 35:54 Performance management and reviews 37:36 Example of nurse manager 40:37 How to find out more about this 41:33 Thank yous 42:02 Outro

In this episode Bart speaks with James Caan about what he looks for in entrepreneurs he wants to back and invest in. James has had an incredible career, creating and selling multiple companies in the human capital space including Alexander Mann and Humana Capital, as well as serving the British government in multiple capacities including Chairman of the Startup Loans initiative, which invested in entrepreneurs who wanted to start their own businesses. James joins Bart to talk about his new venture, Recruitment Entrepreneur and the qualities he looks for that are predictors of success in leaders, and his advice to those looking to develop their potential to attract, inspire and motivate people in the service of driving business growth. Visit Recruitment Entrepreneur's website to learn more: https://ca.recruitmententrepreneur.com/ and check them out on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/85333304 00:29 Show into 01:14 Introducing James 02:46 Early career 05:55 Worldwide recruitment business 07:50 Passion for helping entrepreneurs 08:15 Approached by Dragon's Den 09:40 Writing the book 11:01 Helping government support entrepreneurs 13:49 Commander of the British Empire 15:31 Recruitment Entrepreneur Business 17:11 What gets in the way of building a successful business 17:27 Undercapitalization 17:44 Good billers - but not good business builders 20:39 Attracting talent and building teams 21:18 3 qualities needed to attract talent 21:56 Building to scale 22:16 Articulate your vision 22:57 People want to develop 23:37 Who exemplifies this charismatic leader? 25:39 How to build high-performing teams 26:06 Lead by example 26:59 Develop both technical and strategic sides 30:07 Moving from individual to leader... 31:21 Why do you want to make the change? 32:37 Are you aware of what's involved? 33:16 How do you know you've gone high enough? 34:28 Bart summarizes some points 35:43 Shared learning is very effective 37:59 Where people can find more? 38:46 Thank yous 39:07 Outro

In this episode, Bart interviews Judith Humphrey, Founder of The Humphrey Group, about her new book, The Job Seeker’s Script. In the interview Judith discusses how candidates can successfully advocate for themselves, whether they want to move up in their present company or move to a new firm. Her book shows job seekers how to tell their story, by first setting their goals, and then using her book’s template to script themselves throughout their journey – from the initial elevator pitch to their final interview. Using this model, job candidates will impress others and win their coveted job. Learn more about Judith at her website: www.JudithHumphrey.com Get your copy of her latest book, The Job Seeker, below! Amazon: https://a.co/d/4f4EdB0 Indigo Canada: https://lnkd.in/dfCeHgtd 01:06 Welcoming Judith 02:14 The new book 02:48 Why write this book? 05:42 Fluid labour market 06:49 Deciding on your storyline 07:20 Am I prepared to invest in myself? 08:07 What are my skills and interests? 09:22 Do I want a new direction? 10:14 What culture do you want to work in? 10:41 Stats on the importance of culture 11:36 Return to office? 12:10 Size of organization 13:45 Will I be able to succeed there? 15:26 Pitching inside your own company 16:23 Companies WANT to retain talent 16:47 Concerns of leaders 18:13 Build your network 18:48 Selling yourself internally 19:00 Networking with your boss 20:37 Talk to potential sponsors 21:26 How to ask someone to go to bat for you 22:13 Be intentional 22:32 Sometimes people are reluctant to network 24:40 How to script yourself 25:34 H.I.R.E 26:32 HOOK 26:54 INSPIRE 27:05 REINFORCE 27:26 ENGAGE 27:57 Scripting 30:13 Avg. # of interviews to land a job 30:29 Research the interviewers 31:04 Common questions to be ready for 34:02 Bart summarizes 35:37 Rehearse! 36:04 Where can you buy the book? 36:49 Thank yous

What exactly is work today, and how should leaders manage and engage their teams in this unsettled new reality? In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Wayne Berger, CEO of the Americas at IWG, the world's largest provider of flexible workspaces about these questions. Drawing on IWG's research, Wayne explains what the future of work looks like, why it's not the office but rather the commute workers want to avoid at all costs, and why being in the office can be a great thing if done right (hint: it's not about being on zoom). Then he shares guidance for leaders who must reach, engage and motivate teams that are increasingly bound more by mission and culture than proximity. He wraps up with some longer-term thoughts on how these trends can not only lead to better workplaces but healthier cities. 00:25 - Show intro 01:02 - Introducing Wayne and IWG 01:51 - Where they are recording 01:54 - We are neighbors 02:03 - Contrast in approach from Alan Richardson's interview 02:18 - What is IWG? 02:34 - World's largest provider of coworking spaces 03:38 - Record revenues 03:42 - 34 years in operation - 3.4 Billion 03:50 - Stats on remote work 04:12 - One long construction project 04:22 - Huge demand for their workspaces 04:57 - Different kinds of companies that use shared spaces 05:22 - What does the future of work look like - trends in the industry 05:47 - Big trends in the industry 06:38 - 82% of Fortune 500 clients use shared office space 07:03 - Looking to rationalize their real estate portfolio 07:37 - 90% of North American Workers demand flexibility 07:51 - Working from home is isolating 08:19 - Model the purpose of the day with the location 08:54 - What is real flexibility? 10:24 - Vacancy rates have gone up 10:38 - Leases and vacancies 11:30 - Fortune 500 companies using flexible workspaces 12:38 - Push/pull in the news headlines 13:20 - Fundamental shift in the workforce 13:26 - Coming soon - 75% of the workforce will be millennials and Gen Z 14:18 - All of my direct reports reside somewhere else 15:09 - Non-purposeful gatherings will diminish 15:28 - Bill Gates quote 15:58 - Bart summarizes trends 17:31 - Profitability is a huge cost 18:15 - Local hiring pool to global hiring pool 18:26 - Getting rid of the commute 18:44 - Environmental implications 19:16 - C-level position of: worker mobility! 19:44 - 15-min city concept 20:43 - Advice for leaders 21:34 - Invest in training on people managers to handle flexible workers 24:24 - What should people managers be able to do well? 24:41 - Align and communicate vision 25:49 - Support team members when you're not together? 26:25 - Find good gathering technology. For example, Microsoft Teams 29:28 - Replicate in-person with digital tools 35:51 - How to connect/find more 36:42 - Outro

In this episode, Bart speaks with psychologist, podcaster and renowned speaker Dr. Sherry Walling about the emotional challenges facing entrepreneurs and leaders today. In her practice, Sherry helps clients navigate transition, rapid growth, loss and other complex human experiences. She draws on this work to share with Bart why leaders are facing the highest levels of burnout, stress and anxiety in 30 years, and what to do about it. Sherry explores techniques like self-soothing, practicing gratitude and building strong, connected relationships to weather the storm and emerge energized and feeling more capable and confident. An important listen for anyone grappling with the mental health challenges that are increasingly the price to pay for leadership. Visit Sherry's websites to learn more: https://zenfounder.com/ https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/ https://www.sherrywalling.com/ Listen to the ZenFounder Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zenfounder/id965682541 Get your copy of Sherry's books here: Touching Two Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683649672/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1683649672&linkCode=as2&tag=zenfounder-20&linkId=f0e88c2accd28bb544ca8d7c199fee24 The Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999651803?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_MW6JWMYREW84D2BSBF5N 00:50 - Introducing and welcoming Sherry 02:22 - Why Bart asked Sherry on to the show 03:22 - Sherry talks about her background 05:11 - Entrepreneurs and PTSD symptoms 06:56 - Making the switch to working with Entrepreneurs from Soldiers 07:09 - Aaron Shwartz 08:48 - Overview of challenges facing leaders today 09:14 - Pace of change 10:27 - Google example of insecurity 10:51 - How does this change affect leaders? 11:14 - Not being able to stop thoughts 11:48 - Incomplete information 12:34 - Burnout and Stress 13:11 - What burnout consists of 14:08 - Data on suicide rates over the last 30 years 16:04 - Strategies to help in times of changes 16:25 - Internal capacity to feel calm is important 16:51 - Learning to settle down 17:29 - How do people calm themselves? 18:08 - Help for the doom scrollers 21:20 - Learning Gratitude 22:14 - Naturally hyper-attuned to the negative 24:43 - Her new book about grief 26:22 - Strong, connected relationships 29:46 - Optimism about entrepreneurs and their relationships 31:11 - Summing it up... 31:52 - Glitch 31:53 - Where can people go for more information? 32:30 - Circus movement! 33:03 - Thank yous 33:40 - Outro