Live. Learn. Lead. Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/live-learn-lead Alison Geskin talks with some of the most successful leaders from around the globe. She discovers what they're doing, why they're doing it, and what impact they've made. © 2021 The Art of Strategy 10a1451a-482a-5483-b979-71e01ffc1526 yes Live. Learn. Lead. Trailer en Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:06 -0700 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:01:40 -0700 https://theartofstrategy.ca https://img.transistorcdn.com/LRywlna12BQryYMnkfs1nGy6QBPqyxU_SfWJ_8G7zDM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODE2/MjkwNTY0YWM0MjQ2/MjU2MDNiMjRiYWYy/YTNhOC5wbmc.jpg Live. Learn. Lead. https://theartofstrategy.ca episodic Alison Geskin Alison Geskin talks with some of the most successful leaders from around the globe. She discovers what they're doing, why they're doing it, and what impact they've made. Alison Geskin talks with some of the most successful leaders from around the globe. leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business Alison Geskin No Yes Empathy vs. Sympathy: Clarifying Crucial Leadership Skills with Mimi Nicklin 2 2 14 14 Empathy vs. Sympathy: Clarifying Crucial Leadership Skills with Mimi Nicklin full 2ae26f09-553e-413b-8956-0e0b9dc378e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1fcf176 How can you lead with humility and empathy without compromising your performance?

 

Today our guest is Mimi Nicklin, an empathy expert, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with her company Empathy Everywhere. If you want to lead people well, you first have to understand them, and that’s where empathy comes in. In this episode, Mimi breaks down common misconceptions about empathy, how listening differs from hearing, and the practices you can implement to increase your empathy right away.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why empathy doesn’t conflict with performance (it actually fits right in).
  • Why understanding other people is an important skill to have as a leader.
  • The idea people have about empathy versus what it truly means.
  • What makes empathy a hard skill (not a soft one).
  • The difference between listening and actually hearing someone.
  • Simple tips for working on your empathy with others.
  • The role your body language plays in building trust.
  • The importance of emphasizing accountability alongside empathy as a leader.
  • How to handle difficult situations with team members empathically. 
  • What we can do to teach young people today about connection and empathy.
  • How being a strong leader starts with understanding yourself.
  • The micro ways you can put empathy into practice today.

 

Empathy Everywhere: https://www.empathyeverywhere.co 

 

Mimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> How can you lead with humility and empathy without compromising your performance?

 

Today our guest is Mimi Nicklin, an empathy expert, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with her company Empathy Everywhere. If you want to lead people well, you first have to understand them, and that’s where empathy comes in. In this episode, Mimi breaks down common misconceptions about empathy, how listening differs from hearing, and the practices you can implement to increase your empathy right away.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why empathy doesn’t conflict with performance (it actually fits right in).
  • Why understanding other people is an important skill to have as a leader.
  • The idea people have about empathy versus what it truly means.
  • What makes empathy a hard skill (not a soft one).
  • The difference between listening and actually hearing someone.
  • Simple tips for working on your empathy with others.
  • The role your body language plays in building trust.
  • The importance of emphasizing accountability alongside empathy as a leader.
  • How to handle difficult situations with team members empathically. 
  • What we can do to teach young people today about connection and empathy.
  • How being a strong leader starts with understanding yourself.
  • The micro ways you can put empathy into practice today.

 

Empathy Everywhere: https://www.empathyeverywhere.co 

 

Mimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3287 How can you lead with humility and empathy without compromising your performance?

 

Today our guest is Mimi Nicklin, an empathy expert, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with her company Empathy Everywhere. If you want to lead people well, you first have to understand them, and that’s where empathy comes in. In this episode, Mimi breaks down common misconceptions about empathy, how listening differs from hearing, and the practices you can implement to increase your empathy right away.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why empathy doesn’t conflict with performance (it actually fits right in).
  • Why understanding other people is an important skill to have as a leader.
  • The idea people have about empathy versus what it truly means.
  • What makes empathy a hard skill (not a soft one).
  • The difference between listening and actually hearing someone.
  • Simple tips for working on your empathy with others.
  • The role your body language plays in building trust.
  • The importance of emphasizing accountability alongside empathy as a leader.
  • How to handle difficult situations with team members empathically. 
  • What we can do to teach young people today about connection and empathy.
  • How being a strong leader starts with understanding yourself.
  • The micro ways you can put empathy into practice today.

 

Empathy Everywhere: https://www.empathyeverywhere.co 

 

Mimi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No The Simple Way to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap with Gordon Tredgold 2 2 13 13 The Simple Way to Close the Knowing-Doing Gap with Gordon Tredgold full 3aa580df-8ab4-4e82-a155-765bf823fca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29df241d What are the simple leadership strategies that can help you create real results?

 

On today’s episode, our guest is globally recognized leadership expert Gordon Tredgold. Gordon redefined leadership with his FAST Framework and is known for his no-nonsense, simplified approach to leadership. Simpler doesn’t always mean easier, but it can if you figure out the right way to guide your team. In the episode, Gordon discusses the importance of ownership and accountability, methodology, and data measuring when creating success with your team.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What a leader’s job actually is and how to do it well.
  • Why it’s important to communicate in a way everybody can understand.
  • The gap a lot of leaders need to fill if they truly want to be successful.
  • Where accountability starts and what passing ownership effectively looks like.
  • How leadership is methodical before it’s mystical (despite what other sources say).
  • Where leadership training today is missing the mark.
  • How Gordon continues to use the FAST framework in his work and his life.
  • What we think success looks like versus what it actually is.
  • Why recognizing the efforts of your team is critical to achieving results.
  • The common sense ideas about leadership that really aren’t so common.
  • Why we need to stop telling people leaders are born rather than made.
  • How so many teams struggle with transparency and the impact it has.
  • The crucial role reports and data play in defining success and measuring improvements.


Gordon’s website: https://gordontredgold.com

Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordontredgold 
 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> What are the simple leadership strategies that can help you create real results?

 

On today’s episode, our guest is globally recognized leadership expert Gordon Tredgold. Gordon redefined leadership with his FAST Framework and is known for his no-nonsense, simplified approach to leadership. Simpler doesn’t always mean easier, but it can if you figure out the right way to guide your team. In the episode, Gordon discusses the importance of ownership and accountability, methodology, and data measuring when creating success with your team.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What a leader’s job actually is and how to do it well.
  • Why it’s important to communicate in a way everybody can understand.
  • The gap a lot of leaders need to fill if they truly want to be successful.
  • Where accountability starts and what passing ownership effectively looks like.
  • How leadership is methodical before it’s mystical (despite what other sources say).
  • Where leadership training today is missing the mark.
  • How Gordon continues to use the FAST framework in his work and his life.
  • What we think success looks like versus what it actually is.
  • Why recognizing the efforts of your team is critical to achieving results.
  • The common sense ideas about leadership that really aren’t so common.
  • Why we need to stop telling people leaders are born rather than made.
  • How so many teams struggle with transparency and the impact it has.
  • The crucial role reports and data play in defining success and measuring improvements.


Gordon’s website: https://gordontredgold.com

Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordontredgold 
 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3229 What are the simple leadership strategies that can help you create real results?

 

On today’s episode, our guest is globally recognized leadership expert Gordon Tredgold. Gordon redefined leadership with his FAST Framework and is known for his no-nonsense, simplified approach to leadership. Simpler doesn’t always mean easier, but it can if you figure out the right way to guide your team. In the episode, Gordon discusses the importance of ownership and accountability, methodology, and data measuring when creating success with your team.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What a leader’s job actually is and how to do it well.
  • Why it’s important to communicate in a way everybody can understand.
  • The gap a lot of leaders need to fill if they truly want to be successful.
  • Where accountability starts and what passing ownership effectively looks like.
  • How leadership is methodical before it’s mystical (despite what other sources say).
  • Where leadership training today is missing the mark.
  • How Gordon continues to use the FAST framework in his work and his life.
  • What we think success looks like versus what it actually is.
  • Why recognizing the efforts of your team is critical to achieving results.
  • The common sense ideas about leadership that really aren’t so common.
  • Why we need to stop telling people leaders are born rather than made.
  • How so many teams struggle with transparency and the impact it has.
  • The crucial role reports and data play in defining success and measuring improvements.


Gordon’s website: https://gordontredgold.com

Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordontredgold 
 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No The Keynote Blueprint for Inspiring Leadership with Tamsen Webster 2 2 12 12 The Keynote Blueprint for Inspiring Leadership with Tamsen Webster full ee0b9e3f-6d12-47ab-b70d-0cbfccadabc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e46c33c9 What’s the most effective way to communicate our big ideas and share them with clarity?

 

On today’s episode we’re joined by sought-after message designer and speaker Tamsen Webster. Tamsen helps organizations (including Johnson & Johnson and Harvard Medical School) craft meaningful messages that inspire long-lasting change. She reveals to us the importance of messaging and the secrets to creating impactful messages that spark action.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why Tamsen describes herself as a situational extrovert and how it influences her work.
  • The odd pattern that plays out with many of Tamsen’s clients.
  • What Gall’s Law is and how it relates to each individual’s perspective.
  • What the “curse of knowledge” says and how it impacts the way we share our ideas.
  • Why explaining our multi-dimensional ideas is difficult (and is not a personal failing).
  • What Tamsen had to unlearn about her own voice to put herself on stage.
  • Why you can’t perfect your ideas on paper.
  • Seeing feedback as a gift, and how to frame failure as a part of learning.
  • What it means to strategically design internally motivated action.
  • How to apply the Overton window to the strategy of expanding ideas.
  • Tamsen’s take on the high occurrence of failure in strategic change.
  • Why logical and simple frameworks are your friend when crafting messaging.
  • The framework Tamsen is working on now and how it supports message creation.

 

Tamsen’s website: https://tamsenwebster.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> What’s the most effective way to communicate our big ideas and share them with clarity?

 

On today’s episode we’re joined by sought-after message designer and speaker Tamsen Webster. Tamsen helps organizations (including Johnson & Johnson and Harvard Medical School) craft meaningful messages that inspire long-lasting change. She reveals to us the importance of messaging and the secrets to creating impactful messages that spark action.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why Tamsen describes herself as a situational extrovert and how it influences her work.
  • The odd pattern that plays out with many of Tamsen’s clients.
  • What Gall’s Law is and how it relates to each individual’s perspective.
  • What the “curse of knowledge” says and how it impacts the way we share our ideas.
  • Why explaining our multi-dimensional ideas is difficult (and is not a personal failing).
  • What Tamsen had to unlearn about her own voice to put herself on stage.
  • Why you can’t perfect your ideas on paper.
  • Seeing feedback as a gift, and how to frame failure as a part of learning.
  • What it means to strategically design internally motivated action.
  • How to apply the Overton window to the strategy of expanding ideas.
  • Tamsen’s take on the high occurrence of failure in strategic change.
  • Why logical and simple frameworks are your friend when crafting messaging.
  • The framework Tamsen is working on now and how it supports message creation.

 

Tamsen’s website: https://tamsenwebster.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:48:07 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3423 What’s the most effective way to communicate our big ideas and share them with clarity?

 

On today’s episode we’re joined by sought-after message designer and speaker Tamsen Webster. Tamsen helps organizations (including Johnson & Johnson and Harvard Medical School) craft meaningful messages that inspire long-lasting change. She reveals to us the importance of messaging and the secrets to creating impactful messages that spark action.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Why Tamsen describes herself as a situational extrovert and how it influences her work.
  • The odd pattern that plays out with many of Tamsen’s clients.
  • What Gall’s Law is and how it relates to each individual’s perspective.
  • What the “curse of knowledge” says and how it impacts the way we share our ideas.
  • Why explaining our multi-dimensional ideas is difficult (and is not a personal failing).
  • What Tamsen had to unlearn about her own voice to put herself on stage.
  • Why you can’t perfect your ideas on paper.
  • Seeing feedback as a gift, and how to frame failure as a part of learning.
  • What it means to strategically design internally motivated action.
  • How to apply the Overton window to the strategy of expanding ideas.
  • Tamsen’s take on the high occurrence of failure in strategic change.
  • Why logical and simple frameworks are your friend when crafting messaging.
  • The framework Tamsen is working on now and how it supports message creation.

 

Tamsen’s website: https://tamsenwebster.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Legacy of Leadership: A Journey of Courage, Truth, and Joy with A'Lelia Bundles 2 2 11 11 Legacy of Leadership: A Journey of Courage, Truth, and Joy with A'Lelia Bundles full a9a27d75-a924-474c-a211-dd9b11fe6fb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bce0ad09 Why is honest storytelling so important, and how does it intertwine with history?

 

Our guest today is A'Lelia Bundles, a journalist, author, historian, and more. A'Lelia fell in love with writing at a young age, quickly realizing the power and potential for impact in weaving a story. A'Lelia opens up in our conversarion about the most significant moments in her career, the lessons she’s still realizing today, and the role storytelling has played throughout her life.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The throughline that connects the various chapters of A’Lelia’s life together.
  • Her parents’ encouragement to do what she loves and why it made a difference.
  • What it was like being a female journalist when it was much less common.
  • The doors other women had to open so A'Lelia could walk through them.
  • How an experience at graduate school inspired her to share her family’s story.
  • Why empowering others is so critical in leadership and what that actually looks like.
  • The gifts her mother and father shared with others and the ripple effect it had.
  • Why she doesn’t 100% approve of the production created about Madam C.J. Walker.
  • Her new book, The Joy Goddess, and what it’s all about.
  • How joy rises out of difficulty and pain, and how that has played out in history.
  • What A'Lelia hopes people are paying attention to and working on now.

 

A’Lelia’s website: https://aleliabundles.com 

 

A’Lelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Why is honest storytelling so important, and how does it intertwine with history?

 

Our guest today is A'Lelia Bundles, a journalist, author, historian, and more. A'Lelia fell in love with writing at a young age, quickly realizing the power and potential for impact in weaving a story. A'Lelia opens up in our conversarion about the most significant moments in her career, the lessons she’s still realizing today, and the role storytelling has played throughout her life.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The throughline that connects the various chapters of A’Lelia’s life together.
  • Her parents’ encouragement to do what she loves and why it made a difference.
  • What it was like being a female journalist when it was much less common.
  • The doors other women had to open so A'Lelia could walk through them.
  • How an experience at graduate school inspired her to share her family’s story.
  • Why empowering others is so critical in leadership and what that actually looks like.
  • The gifts her mother and father shared with others and the ripple effect it had.
  • Why she doesn’t 100% approve of the production created about Madam C.J. Walker.
  • Her new book, The Joy Goddess, and what it’s all about.
  • How joy rises out of difficulty and pain, and how that has played out in history.
  • What A'Lelia hopes people are paying attention to and working on now.

 

A’Lelia’s website: https://aleliabundles.com 

 

A’Lelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:51:56 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3455 Why is honest storytelling so important, and how does it intertwine with history?

 

Our guest today is A'Lelia Bundles, a journalist, author, historian, and more. A'Lelia fell in love with writing at a young age, quickly realizing the power and potential for impact in weaving a story. A'Lelia opens up in our conversarion about the most significant moments in her career, the lessons she’s still realizing today, and the role storytelling has played throughout her life.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The throughline that connects the various chapters of A’Lelia’s life together.
  • Her parents’ encouragement to do what she loves and why it made a difference.
  • What it was like being a female journalist when it was much less common.
  • The doors other women had to open so A'Lelia could walk through them.
  • How an experience at graduate school inspired her to share her family’s story.
  • Why empowering others is so critical in leadership and what that actually looks like.
  • The gifts her mother and father shared with others and the ripple effect it had.
  • Why she doesn’t 100% approve of the production created about Madam C.J. Walker.
  • Her new book, The Joy Goddess, and what it’s all about.
  • How joy rises out of difficulty and pain, and how that has played out in history.
  • What A'Lelia hopes people are paying attention to and working on now.

 

A’Lelia’s website: https://aleliabundles.com 

 

A’Lelia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No How Hillberg & Berk Went from Kitchen Table to Nationwide Success with Rachel Mielke 2 2 10 10 How Hillberg & Berk Went from Kitchen Table to Nationwide Success with Rachel Mielke full 9b336fd9-1704-4f10-af81-9b170b7606e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb394c81 What’s the secret to bringing a jewellery brand with such small beginnings to be this impactful?

 

Today we are joined by Rachel Mielke, the Founder of Saskatchewan-based jewellery company Hillberg & Berk. Rachel’s experience of entrepreneurship has been all about taking risks, from taking her business full-time to appearing on Dragons’ Den. But perhaps even more importantly, her journey has been about connection, and that’s been her secret to successfully utilizing the support and community she already had.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What it was like for Rachel to launch a brand from her kitchen table. 
  • The catalyst that led to her truly seeing the potential in her business.
  • Her experience on Dragons’ Den and the moment she got lucky on the show.
  • The promotional event that led to a flop—and how it led to her best pivot ever.
  • How she leaned into a strategy of building relationships in order to scale.
  • Why she says success is 100% the team you build around you.
  • Her secret to finding those people who are the right fit for the business.
  • The values that have shaped how she shows up as a leader.
  • Why it’s important to leave your ego behind when you’re building a team.
  • How balancing work and motherhood doesn’t get easier (but it’s worth it).
  • How building a stable business earns you the right to say “no” more often.
  • Why she is excited for the next generation and how they view the world.
  • What Rachel sees next for her business and her brand almost two decades in.

 

Hillberg & Berk: https://wwwhillbergandberk.com 

 

Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmielke101 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> What’s the secret to bringing a jewellery brand with such small beginnings to be this impactful?

 

Today we are joined by Rachel Mielke, the Founder of Saskatchewan-based jewellery company Hillberg & Berk. Rachel’s experience of entrepreneurship has been all about taking risks, from taking her business full-time to appearing on Dragons’ Den. But perhaps even more importantly, her journey has been about connection, and that’s been her secret to successfully utilizing the support and community she already had.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What it was like for Rachel to launch a brand from her kitchen table. 
  • The catalyst that led to her truly seeing the potential in her business.
  • Her experience on Dragons’ Den and the moment she got lucky on the show.
  • The promotional event that led to a flop—and how it led to her best pivot ever.
  • How she leaned into a strategy of building relationships in order to scale.
  • Why she says success is 100% the team you build around you.
  • Her secret to finding those people who are the right fit for the business.
  • The values that have shaped how she shows up as a leader.
  • Why it’s important to leave your ego behind when you’re building a team.
  • How balancing work and motherhood doesn’t get easier (but it’s worth it).
  • How building a stable business earns you the right to say “no” more often.
  • Why she is excited for the next generation and how they view the world.
  • What Rachel sees next for her business and her brand almost two decades in.

 

Hillberg & Berk: https://wwwhillbergandberk.com 

 

Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmielke101 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:12:09 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3004 What’s the secret to bringing a jewellery brand with such small beginnings to be this impactful?

 

Today we are joined by Rachel Mielke, the Founder of Saskatchewan-based jewellery company Hillberg & Berk. Rachel’s experience of entrepreneurship has been all about taking risks, from taking her business full-time to appearing on Dragons’ Den. But perhaps even more importantly, her journey has been about connection, and that’s been her secret to successfully utilizing the support and community she already had.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What it was like for Rachel to launch a brand from her kitchen table. 
  • The catalyst that led to her truly seeing the potential in her business.
  • Her experience on Dragons’ Den and the moment she got lucky on the show.
  • The promotional event that led to a flop—and how it led to her best pivot ever.
  • How she leaned into a strategy of building relationships in order to scale.
  • Why she says success is 100% the team you build around you.
  • Her secret to finding those people who are the right fit for the business.
  • The values that have shaped how she shows up as a leader.
  • Why it’s important to leave your ego behind when you’re building a team.
  • How balancing work and motherhood doesn’t get easier (but it’s worth it).
  • How building a stable business earns you the right to say “no” more often.
  • Why she is excited for the next generation and how they view the world.
  • What Rachel sees next for her business and her brand almost two decades in.

 

Hillberg & Berk: https://wwwhillbergandberk.com 

 

Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmielke101 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Why An Open Door Policy Isn’t Enough: Cultivating a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky 2 2 9 9 Why An Open Door Policy Isn’t Enough: Cultivating a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky full b3f1bd4d-4262-4b5c-afb8-471f42448a46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1073f0e6 How can leaders create a positive speak-up culture in the workplace?

 

Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky is a keynote speaker and author of Speak-Up Culture. When it comes to cultural leadership, Shed has seen and lived the importance of serving and leading from the inside out. He shares some fantastic tips for soliciting feedback and encouraging honesty from your team so that you can live up to a high standard of leadership.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What Shed’s first work experience out of business school taught him about leadership.
  • Why all leaders are followers and why servant leadership matters.
  • How living up to the standard of great leadership isn’t easy in practice.
  • The personal experiences that taught Shed about speak-up culture. 
  • Why having an open-door policy in the workplace simply isn’t enough.
  • How workplace culture isn’t like a family (and shouldn’t be presented as such).
  • What it means when you solicit feedback and your team doesn’t speak up.
  • Why it’s important to get curious, disagree, and come out on the other side.
  • How to create a workplace where people feel comfortable with honesty.
  • What not to do if you want honest feedback from your team.
  • Tips for leaders to spot and nurture moments of courage.
  • Why cultivating a diverse, respectful environment is key.
  • The true test of whether or not you’ve created a speak-up culture.

 

Shed Inspires: https://www.shedinspires.com 

 

Shed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> How can leaders create a positive speak-up culture in the workplace?

 

Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky is a keynote speaker and author of Speak-Up Culture. When it comes to cultural leadership, Shed has seen and lived the importance of serving and leading from the inside out. He shares some fantastic tips for soliciting feedback and encouraging honesty from your team so that you can live up to a high standard of leadership.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What Shed’s first work experience out of business school taught him about leadership.
  • Why all leaders are followers and why servant leadership matters.
  • How living up to the standard of great leadership isn’t easy in practice.
  • The personal experiences that taught Shed about speak-up culture. 
  • Why having an open-door policy in the workplace simply isn’t enough.
  • How workplace culture isn’t like a family (and shouldn’t be presented as such).
  • What it means when you solicit feedback and your team doesn’t speak up.
  • Why it’s important to get curious, disagree, and come out on the other side.
  • How to create a workplace where people feel comfortable with honesty.
  • What not to do if you want honest feedback from your team.
  • Tips for leaders to spot and nurture moments of courage.
  • Why cultivating a diverse, respectful environment is key.
  • The true test of whether or not you’ve created a speak-up culture.

 

Shed Inspires: https://www.shedinspires.com 

 

Shed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3155 How can leaders create a positive speak-up culture in the workplace?

 

Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky is a keynote speaker and author of Speak-Up Culture. When it comes to cultural leadership, Shed has seen and lived the importance of serving and leading from the inside out. He shares some fantastic tips for soliciting feedback and encouraging honesty from your team so that you can live up to a high standard of leadership.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What Shed’s first work experience out of business school taught him about leadership.
  • Why all leaders are followers and why servant leadership matters.
  • How living up to the standard of great leadership isn’t easy in practice.
  • The personal experiences that taught Shed about speak-up culture. 
  • Why having an open-door policy in the workplace simply isn’t enough.
  • How workplace culture isn’t like a family (and shouldn’t be presented as such).
  • What it means when you solicit feedback and your team doesn’t speak up.
  • Why it’s important to get curious, disagree, and come out on the other side.
  • How to create a workplace where people feel comfortable with honesty.
  • What not to do if you want honest feedback from your team.
  • Tips for leaders to spot and nurture moments of courage.
  • Why cultivating a diverse, respectful environment is key.
  • The true test of whether or not you’ve created a speak-up culture.

 

Shed Inspires: https://www.shedinspires.com 

 

Shed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Heart and Craft: Reviving a Dying Industry Through Love with Tova + Josh Matchett 2 2 8 8 Heart and Craft: Reviving a Dying Industry Through Love with Tova + Josh Matchett full 8ddf0f06-b900-41a4-b632-54cf74d945c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87018705 What does running a successful business as a married couple look like?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead our guests are Tova and Josh Matchett of Timeless Furniture. The motivation for their business came from a desire to create a higher level of freedom in their growing family, and they’ve learned a lot through their business journey—which has included a service pivot, a rebrand, the creation of their own upholstery academy, and a new location.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Josh and Tova feel about the work they do.
  • The three words that sum up the essence of Timeless Furniture as a business.
  • Why, as a married couple, they felt drawn to starting a business together.
  • Who Josh’s first customers were and what that experience taught him.
  • What happened when they decided to pivot and rebrand their business.
  • Their inspiration for starting their own furniture line and how it’s going now.
  • What it took to find the right talent in their industry.
  • The qualities they look for in right-fit team members and why it matters.
  • How they deal with those inevitably imperfect days in their business.
  • How being in business together has actually strengthened their relationship.
  • What advice they would give to couples who are starting a business together.
  • The personal mantras that help them in business and in life.

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

 

Timeless Furniture: https://timelessfurniturecorp.com/ 

]]> What does running a successful business as a married couple look like?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead our guests are Tova and Josh Matchett of Timeless Furniture. The motivation for their business came from a desire to create a higher level of freedom in their growing family, and they’ve learned a lot through their business journey—which has included a service pivot, a rebrand, the creation of their own upholstery academy, and a new location.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Josh and Tova feel about the work they do.
  • The three words that sum up the essence of Timeless Furniture as a business.
  • Why, as a married couple, they felt drawn to starting a business together.
  • Who Josh’s first customers were and what that experience taught him.
  • What happened when they decided to pivot and rebrand their business.
  • Their inspiration for starting their own furniture line and how it’s going now.
  • What it took to find the right talent in their industry.
  • The qualities they look for in right-fit team members and why it matters.
  • How they deal with those inevitably imperfect days in their business.
  • How being in business together has actually strengthened their relationship.
  • What advice they would give to couples who are starting a business together.
  • The personal mantras that help them in business and in life.

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

 

Timeless Furniture: https://timelessfurniturecorp.com/ 

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3262 What does running a successful business as a married couple look like?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead our guests are Tova and Josh Matchett of Timeless Furniture. The motivation for their business came from a desire to create a higher level of freedom in their growing family, and they’ve learned a lot through their business journey—which has included a service pivot, a rebrand, the creation of their own upholstery academy, and a new location.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Josh and Tova feel about the work they do.
  • The three words that sum up the essence of Timeless Furniture as a business.
  • Why, as a married couple, they felt drawn to starting a business together.
  • Who Josh’s first customers were and what that experience taught him.
  • What happened when they decided to pivot and rebrand their business.
  • Their inspiration for starting their own furniture line and how it’s going now.
  • What it took to find the right talent in their industry.
  • The qualities they look for in right-fit team members and why it matters.
  • How they deal with those inevitably imperfect days in their business.
  • How being in business together has actually strengthened their relationship.
  • What advice they would give to couples who are starting a business together.
  • The personal mantras that help them in business and in life.

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

 

Timeless Furniture: https://timelessfurniturecorp.com/ 

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No The Maverick's Guide to Modern Leadership with Dan McLean 2 2 7 7 The Maverick's Guide to Modern Leadership with Dan McLean full 825a7451-43da-4763-b507-9b20ceb8c57f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7c10787 Ever wonder how leadership is different in the world of politics compared to in business?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead we’re chatting with Dan McLean, a city councillor for Ward 13 in Calgary since 2021, who has a unique view of leadership through the lens of municipal politics. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how it compares to his life in politics, how he deals with difficult situations and conflict, and the skills that it takes to be an effective councillor.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What comes to mind for Dan when he hears the word “leadership.”
  • The values that stand out most in Calgary and what he loves about it.
  • One of the biggest benefits of winning his elected position.
  • Calgary’s unique relationship with the agricultural industry.
  • How Dan fought to get rid of the “ridiculous bag bylaw” (and won).
  • Why he decided to transition from life as a business owner into a life of politics.
  • The importance of having thick skin. 
  • How Dan stays in tune with the pulse of the city and why it matters.
  • Why it’s crucial to compromise in conflicting situations.

 

Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmclean4calgary/ 

 

Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmclean4ward13/

Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mclean-1a56b4a8/ 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Ever wonder how leadership is different in the world of politics compared to in business?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead we’re chatting with Dan McLean, a city councillor for Ward 13 in Calgary since 2021, who has a unique view of leadership through the lens of municipal politics. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how it compares to his life in politics, how he deals with difficult situations and conflict, and the skills that it takes to be an effective councillor.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What comes to mind for Dan when he hears the word “leadership.”
  • The values that stand out most in Calgary and what he loves about it.
  • One of the biggest benefits of winning his elected position.
  • Calgary’s unique relationship with the agricultural industry.
  • How Dan fought to get rid of the “ridiculous bag bylaw” (and won).
  • Why he decided to transition from life as a business owner into a life of politics.
  • The importance of having thick skin. 
  • How Dan stays in tune with the pulse of the city and why it matters.
  • Why it’s crucial to compromise in conflicting situations.

 

Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmclean4calgary/ 

 

Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmclean4ward13/

Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mclean-1a56b4a8/ 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2839 Ever wonder how leadership is different in the world of politics compared to in business?

 

On this episode of Live Learn Lead we’re chatting with Dan McLean, a city councillor for Ward 13 in Calgary since 2021, who has a unique view of leadership through the lens of municipal politics. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how it compares to his life in politics, how he deals with difficult situations and conflict, and the skills that it takes to be an effective councillor.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What comes to mind for Dan when he hears the word “leadership.”
  • The values that stand out most in Calgary and what he loves about it.
  • One of the biggest benefits of winning his elected position.
  • Calgary’s unique relationship with the agricultural industry.
  • How Dan fought to get rid of the “ridiculous bag bylaw” (and won).
  • Why he decided to transition from life as a business owner into a life of politics.
  • The importance of having thick skin. 
  • How Dan stays in tune with the pulse of the city and why it matters.
  • Why it’s crucial to compromise in conflicting situations.

 

Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmclean4calgary/ 

 

Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmclean4ward13/

Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mclean-1a56b4a8/ 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Family First: A Mother’s Journey of Purposeful Career Choices with Kara Chomistek 2 2 6 6 Family First: A Mother’s Journey of Purposeful Career Choices with Kara Chomistek full e8ec6147-1c92-48ab-ab0d-0f3ad558c279 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b2361ea What does it take to lead a global brand while also raising a little human being?

 

As a career-focused woman, Kara Chomistek, a Partner at PARK Production House, spent her 20s building that part of her life up. Later, when her daughter came along, she knew she would have to find a way to be a present mom while still pouring energy into her work. Today we get to hear Kara’s life-changing experiences in motherhood, how she maintains healthy relationships as a busy working mom, and how she has still been able to also successfully grow her business along the way.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Kara’s life trajectory differed greatly from her friends and peers.
  • The realization that dawned on her quickly after having her baby.
  • How she handles guilt as a working mom and where it tends to come up the most.
  • Why quality time with her daughter is so much more meaningful than the quantity of time. 
  • The health issues she had coming out of her pregnancy and how it impacted her energy.
  • How finding the little joys in life help Kara and her husband connect in busy times.
  • Kara’s secret to maintaining a healthy relationship with her business partner.
  • The experiences that have helped her and her partner run a high-stress business together.
  • The type of clients their business attracts and where they’re growing now.
  • The advice she would have given herself as a new founder if she could go back.


PARK Production House: https://parkproductionhouse.com 

 

Kara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karachomistek 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> What does it take to lead a global brand while also raising a little human being?

 

As a career-focused woman, Kara Chomistek, a Partner at PARK Production House, spent her 20s building that part of her life up. Later, when her daughter came along, she knew she would have to find a way to be a present mom while still pouring energy into her work. Today we get to hear Kara’s life-changing experiences in motherhood, how she maintains healthy relationships as a busy working mom, and how she has still been able to also successfully grow her business along the way.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Kara’s life trajectory differed greatly from her friends and peers.
  • The realization that dawned on her quickly after having her baby.
  • How she handles guilt as a working mom and where it tends to come up the most.
  • Why quality time with her daughter is so much more meaningful than the quantity of time. 
  • The health issues she had coming out of her pregnancy and how it impacted her energy.
  • How finding the little joys in life help Kara and her husband connect in busy times.
  • Kara’s secret to maintaining a healthy relationship with her business partner.
  • The experiences that have helped her and her partner run a high-stress business together.
  • The type of clients their business attracts and where they’re growing now.
  • The advice she would have given herself as a new founder if she could go back.


PARK Production House: https://parkproductionhouse.com 

 

Kara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karachomistek 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2618 What does it take to lead a global brand while also raising a little human being?

 

As a career-focused woman, Kara Chomistek, a Partner at PARK Production House, spent her 20s building that part of her life up. Later, when her daughter came along, she knew she would have to find a way to be a present mom while still pouring energy into her work. Today we get to hear Kara’s life-changing experiences in motherhood, how she maintains healthy relationships as a busy working mom, and how she has still been able to also successfully grow her business along the way.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Kara’s life trajectory differed greatly from her friends and peers.
  • The realization that dawned on her quickly after having her baby.
  • How she handles guilt as a working mom and where it tends to come up the most.
  • Why quality time with her daughter is so much more meaningful than the quantity of time. 
  • The health issues she had coming out of her pregnancy and how it impacted her energy.
  • How finding the little joys in life help Kara and her husband connect in busy times.
  • Kara’s secret to maintaining a healthy relationship with her business partner.
  • The experiences that have helped her and her partner run a high-stress business together.
  • The type of clients their business attracts and where they’re growing now.
  • The advice she would have given herself as a new founder if she could go back.


PARK Production House: https://parkproductionhouse.com 

 

Kara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karachomistek 

 

The Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca

 

Alison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Making the Complex Awesomely: Simple A Conversation with John Spence 2 2 5 5 Making the Complex Awesomely: Simple A Conversation with John Spence full a902b6b4-3a82-48b5-ad15-c9e2ee107f23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34964db What are the responsibilities of a great leader, and what do you need to do to embody purpose-driven leadership?


Today we’re talking with John Spence, a global business expert and coach, about the greatest lessons he’s learned in his decades of leadership. He is one of the Top 100 Business Thought Leaders in America and has a wealth of experience in advising Fortune 500 companies. During the discussion, he shares his thoughts on most leaders’ greatest struggle, along with how to solve it from the root of the problem. He also gives tips for creating a better culture in the workplace andexplains why employee happiness is key to customer happiness.


Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What John thought he would pursue as a career and why that changed.
  • How he became a CEO at 26 and how it aligned him with a life-changing connection.
  • What servant leadership is and why it’s important to understand.
  • How being clear is kind and why this is a crucial part of leadership.
  • The biggest fear most leaders have and how it presents in their business.
  • The importance of building a people-centered culture, and why culture=cash.
  • How shaping your employee experience impacts your customer experience.
  • What people think drives a company forward versus what actually does.
  • How to remove the friction from your business to support execution.
  • The different ways AI can be used and why you need to know when not to use it.
  • Why John believes that he’s here on this earth and what he’s doing about it.


John Spence: https://johnspence.com 

 

John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbspence 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> What are the responsibilities of a great leader, and what do you need to do to embody purpose-driven leadership?


Today we’re talking with John Spence, a global business expert and coach, about the greatest lessons he’s learned in his decades of leadership. He is one of the Top 100 Business Thought Leaders in America and has a wealth of experience in advising Fortune 500 companies. During the discussion, he shares his thoughts on most leaders’ greatest struggle, along with how to solve it from the root of the problem. He also gives tips for creating a better culture in the workplace andexplains why employee happiness is key to customer happiness.


Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What John thought he would pursue as a career and why that changed.
  • How he became a CEO at 26 and how it aligned him with a life-changing connection.
  • What servant leadership is and why it’s important to understand.
  • How being clear is kind and why this is a crucial part of leadership.
  • The biggest fear most leaders have and how it presents in their business.
  • The importance of building a people-centered culture, and why culture=cash.
  • How shaping your employee experience impacts your customer experience.
  • What people think drives a company forward versus what actually does.
  • How to remove the friction from your business to support execution.
  • The different ways AI can be used and why you need to know when not to use it.
  • Why John believes that he’s here on this earth and what he’s doing about it.


John Spence: https://johnspence.com 

 

John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbspence 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 4286 What are the responsibilities of a great leader, and what do you need to do to embody purpose-driven leadership?


Today we’re talking with John Spence, a global business expert and coach, about the greatest lessons he’s learned in his decades of leadership. He is one of the Top 100 Business Thought Leaders in America and has a wealth of experience in advising Fortune 500 companies. During the discussion, he shares his thoughts on most leaders’ greatest struggle, along with how to solve it from the root of the problem. He also gives tips for creating a better culture in the workplace andexplains why employee happiness is key to customer happiness.


Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • What John thought he would pursue as a career and why that changed.
  • How he became a CEO at 26 and how it aligned him with a life-changing connection.
  • What servant leadership is and why it’s important to understand.
  • How being clear is kind and why this is a crucial part of leadership.
  • The biggest fear most leaders have and how it presents in their business.
  • The importance of building a people-centered culture, and why culture=cash.
  • How shaping your employee experience impacts your customer experience.
  • What people think drives a company forward versus what actually does.
  • How to remove the friction from your business to support execution.
  • The different ways AI can be used and why you need to know when not to use it.
  • Why John believes that he’s here on this earth and what he’s doing about it.


John Spence: https://johnspence.com 

 

John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbspence 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No The Business of Love - Lynn Fletcher 2 2 4 4 The Business of Love - Lynn Fletcher full 8c1e0c9b-0c95-495e-8c9b-833c4e281a8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e44afe7 What are the secrets to maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance while leading a thriving business in the emotionally charged world of weddings?

 

Today we dive into the inspiring journey of Lynn Fletcher, a former school teacher turned wedding industry pro. Lynn shares how she transitioned from organizing school events to creating a successful wedding business, driven by her passion for bringing people together and her love for pink and rhinestones. She reveals the courage it took to leave a stable career and embrace entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in her leadership style. We explore the highs and lows of her career, the personal growth she experienced, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Lynn transitioned from teaching to the wedding industry, embracing entrepreneurship.
  • Why her love for pink and rhinestones reflects her business identity and personal passion.
  • How mentorship shaped her career and led to founding Lynn Fletcher Weddings.
  • Why honesty, integrity, and accountability are crucial in her leadership style.
  • How she balances emotions and execution in high-pressure wedding planning.
  • Why setting boundaries and maintaining work-life balance is important to her.
  • How personal challenges fueled her growth and resilience in business.
  • Why emotional intelligence is vital in building client relationships.
  • How structured time management helps prioritize both family and business.
  • Why continuous self-improvement and learning are key to her success.
  • How she aims to uplift her community and maintain high standards.
  • Why she believes the universe provides what is needed, not necessarily wanted.

 

Lynn Fletcher Weddings: https://lynnfletcherweddings.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> What are the secrets to maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance while leading a thriving business in the emotionally charged world of weddings?

 

Today we dive into the inspiring journey of Lynn Fletcher, a former school teacher turned wedding industry pro. Lynn shares how she transitioned from organizing school events to creating a successful wedding business, driven by her passion for bringing people together and her love for pink and rhinestones. She reveals the courage it took to leave a stable career and embrace entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in her leadership style. We explore the highs and lows of her career, the personal growth she experienced, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Lynn transitioned from teaching to the wedding industry, embracing entrepreneurship.
  • Why her love for pink and rhinestones reflects her business identity and personal passion.
  • How mentorship shaped her career and led to founding Lynn Fletcher Weddings.
  • Why honesty, integrity, and accountability are crucial in her leadership style.
  • How she balances emotions and execution in high-pressure wedding planning.
  • Why setting boundaries and maintaining work-life balance is important to her.
  • How personal challenges fueled her growth and resilience in business.
  • Why emotional intelligence is vital in building client relationships.
  • How structured time management helps prioritize both family and business.
  • Why continuous self-improvement and learning are key to her success.
  • How she aims to uplift her community and maintain high standards.
  • Why she believes the universe provides what is needed, not necessarily wanted.

 

Lynn Fletcher Weddings: https://lynnfletcherweddings.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2559 What are the secrets to maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance while leading a thriving business in the emotionally charged world of weddings?

 

Today we dive into the inspiring journey of Lynn Fletcher, a former school teacher turned wedding industry pro. Lynn shares how she transitioned from organizing school events to creating a successful wedding business, driven by her passion for bringing people together and her love for pink and rhinestones. She reveals the courage it took to leave a stable career and embrace entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in her leadership style. We explore the highs and lows of her career, the personal growth she experienced, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How Lynn transitioned from teaching to the wedding industry, embracing entrepreneurship.
  • Why her love for pink and rhinestones reflects her business identity and personal passion.
  • How mentorship shaped her career and led to founding Lynn Fletcher Weddings.
  • Why honesty, integrity, and accountability are crucial in her leadership style.
  • How she balances emotions and execution in high-pressure wedding planning.
  • Why setting boundaries and maintaining work-life balance is important to her.
  • How personal challenges fueled her growth and resilience in business.
  • Why emotional intelligence is vital in building client relationships.
  • How structured time management helps prioritize both family and business.
  • Why continuous self-improvement and learning are key to her success.
  • How she aims to uplift her community and maintain high standards.
  • Why she believes the universe provides what is needed, not necessarily wanted.

 

Lynn Fletcher Weddings: https://lynnfletcherweddings.com 

 

The Art of Strategy: https://www.theartofstrategy.ca 

 

Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin 

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No 📢 Legacy, Leadership & Belonging | Featuring Shane Wenzel 2 2 3 3 📢 Legacy, Leadership & Belonging | Featuring Shane Wenzel full fbd72d5d-c095-413f-82a4-31be230eb1c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f62d48b In this inspiring episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison is joined by Shane Wenzel, President of Shane Homes and one of Calgary’s most recognizable business and civic leaders. From walking job sites as a child to leading a homebuilding legacy that has served over 16,000 families across 100+ communities, Shane brings a bold and refreshing perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose.

Together, Alison and Shane dive into:

  • Lessons learned growing up in a family-run business
  • How Shane earned—not inherited—his leadership role
  • The evolution of Shane Homes under his vision
  • Civic pride, visibility, and belonging in Calgary

Shane shares a masterclass in legacy-driven leadership—rooted in trust, shaped by courage, and expressed through consistent action. With honesty and heart, he opens up about his personal growth journey, navigating expectations, and using his platform to elevate others.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead a business, a brand, and a community—all while staying true to yourself—this is the episode for you.

Listen now and share with a leader who needs this conversation.

]]> In this inspiring episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison is joined by Shane Wenzel, President of Shane Homes and one of Calgary’s most recognizable business and civic leaders. From walking job sites as a child to leading a homebuilding legacy that has served over 16,000 families across 100+ communities, Shane brings a bold and refreshing perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose.

Together, Alison and Shane dive into:

  • Lessons learned growing up in a family-run business
  • How Shane earned—not inherited—his leadership role
  • The evolution of Shane Homes under his vision
  • Civic pride, visibility, and belonging in Calgary

Shane shares a masterclass in legacy-driven leadership—rooted in trust, shaped by courage, and expressed through consistent action. With honesty and heart, he opens up about his personal growth journey, navigating expectations, and using his platform to elevate others.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead a business, a brand, and a community—all while staying true to yourself—this is the episode for you.

Listen now and share with a leader who needs this conversation.

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2863 In this inspiring episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison is joined by Shane Wenzel, President of Shane Homes and one of Calgary’s most recognizable business and civic leaders. From walking job sites as a child to leading a homebuilding legacy that has served over 16,000 families across 100+ communities, Shane brings a bold and refreshing perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose.

Together, Alison and Shane dive into:

  • Lessons learned growing up in a family-run business
  • How Shane earned—not inherited—his leadership role
  • The evolution of Shane Homes under his vision
  • Civic pride, visibility, and belonging in Calgary

Shane shares a masterclass in legacy-driven leadership—rooted in trust, shaped by courage, and expressed through consistent action. With honesty and heart, he opens up about his personal growth journey, navigating expectations, and using his platform to elevate others.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead a business, a brand, and a community—all while staying true to yourself—this is the episode for you.

Listen now and share with a leader who needs this conversation.

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No 📢 Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations | Featuring Russell Stratton 2 2 2 2 📢 Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations | Featuring Russell Stratton full b35e0edc-d362-4499-9567-427413def43e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a149b9ca In this thought-provoking episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison sits down with Russell Stratton, CEO of Bluegem Learning, to discuss how leaders can master difficult workplace conversations while fostering inclusive, high-trust teams.

Russell challenges today’s conventional thinking on “wokeness” and explores how performative inclusivity can sometimes stifle real dialogue. From dealing with tough feedback to addressing conflict with courage and respect, this episode is a must-listen for any leader looking to enhance communication, build trust, and create a truly inclusive culture.


💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Strategies for tackling difficult workplace conversations with confidence
✅ How avoiding tough topics weakens team dynamics
✅ Why performative wokeness can unintentionally stifle true inclusivity
✅ Real leadership transformation stories and actionable takeaways

🎧 Listen Now: [Spotify] | [Apple Podcasts] | [Amazon Music]
💬 What’s the toughest workplace conversation you’ve ever had to lead? Drop your thoughts below!

🕒 Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
05:20 - Why difficult conversations define great leadership
12:45 - The risks of avoiding hard topics in the workplace
22:10 - How to create psychological safety while still being direct
35:30 - The problem with performative wokeness in leadership
42:15 - Actionable steps for leading inclusive and honest conversations
55:00 - Russell’s best advice for leaders navigating tough discussions

📌 Guest & Host Information:

🎙 Guest: Russell Stratton
🔗 Website: Bluegem Learning
📷 Instagram: @russellstratton
💼 LinkedIn: Russell Stratton

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

"Real leadership means having the hard conversations with honesty and respect." – Russell Stratton


]]> In this thought-provoking episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison sits down with Russell Stratton, CEO of Bluegem Learning, to discuss how leaders can master difficult workplace conversations while fostering inclusive, high-trust teams.

Russell challenges today’s conventional thinking on “wokeness” and explores how performative inclusivity can sometimes stifle real dialogue. From dealing with tough feedback to addressing conflict with courage and respect, this episode is a must-listen for any leader looking to enhance communication, build trust, and create a truly inclusive culture.


💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Strategies for tackling difficult workplace conversations with confidence
✅ How avoiding tough topics weakens team dynamics
✅ Why performative wokeness can unintentionally stifle true inclusivity
✅ Real leadership transformation stories and actionable takeaways

🎧 Listen Now: [Spotify] | [Apple Podcasts] | [Amazon Music]
💬 What’s the toughest workplace conversation you’ve ever had to lead? Drop your thoughts below!

🕒 Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
05:20 - Why difficult conversations define great leadership
12:45 - The risks of avoiding hard topics in the workplace
22:10 - How to create psychological safety while still being direct
35:30 - The problem with performative wokeness in leadership
42:15 - Actionable steps for leading inclusive and honest conversations
55:00 - Russell’s best advice for leaders navigating tough discussions

📌 Guest & Host Information:

🎙 Guest: Russell Stratton
🔗 Website: Bluegem Learning
📷 Instagram: @russellstratton
💼 LinkedIn: Russell Stratton

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

"Real leadership means having the hard conversations with honesty and respect." – Russell Stratton


]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3079 In this thought-provoking episode of Live. Learn. Lead. with Alison Geskin, Alison sits down with Russell Stratton, CEO of Bluegem Learning, to discuss how leaders can master difficult workplace conversations while fostering inclusive, high-trust teams.

Russell challenges today’s conventional thinking on “wokeness” and explores how performative inclusivity can sometimes stifle real dialogue. From dealing with tough feedback to addressing conflict with courage and respect, this episode is a must-listen for any leader looking to enhance communication, build trust, and create a truly inclusive culture.


💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Strategies for tackling difficult workplace conversations with confidence
✅ How avoiding tough topics weakens team dynamics
✅ Why performative wokeness can unintentionally stifle true inclusivity
✅ Real leadership transformation stories and actionable takeaways

🎧 Listen Now: [Spotify] | [Apple Podcasts] | [Amazon Music]
💬 What’s the toughest workplace conversation you’ve ever had to lead? Drop your thoughts below!

🕒 Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
05:20 - Why difficult conversations define great leadership
12:45 - The risks of avoiding hard topics in the workplace
22:10 - How to create psychological safety while still being direct
35:30 - The problem with performative wokeness in leadership
42:15 - Actionable steps for leading inclusive and honest conversations
55:00 - Russell’s best advice for leaders navigating tough discussions

📌 Guest & Host Information:

🎙 Guest: Russell Stratton
🔗 Website: Bluegem Learning
📷 Instagram: @russellstratton
💼 LinkedIn: Russell Stratton

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

"Real leadership means having the hard conversations with honesty and respect." – Russell Stratton


]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No 📢 The Business of Design: Leading with Vision and Creativity | Featuring Shaun Ford 2 2 1 1 📢 The Business of Design: Leading with Vision and Creativity | Featuring Shaun Ford full 64962471-0b96-4f02-bd41-87ca38f3e3a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aa6a37e In this episode, Alison Geskin sits down with Shaun Ford, CEO of Shaun Ford & Co., to explore how design, leadership, and business success intersect. From the challenges of leading a creative company to the impact of spaces on human behavior, Shaun shares his journey and lessons in balancing artistry with strategy.


Tune in to learn: 

✅ How Shaun built a brand that blends timeless design with modern innovation
✅ The biggest leadership challenges in the creative industry—and how to navigate them
✅ The role of design in shaping culture, productivity, and collaboration
✅ Shaun’s top advice for creative leaders balancing vision with business growth


Timestamps:

🕒 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
🕒 05:00 - Shaun’s Origin Story: How He Built His Business
🕒 15:30 - Leading a Creative Company: Managing Teams & Clients
🕒 30:45 - The Intersection of Design, Leadership & Culture
🕒 45:20 - Challenges & Controversies in Creative Business
🕒 55:00 - Shaun’s Leadership Philosophy & Advice


Guest & Host Info:

🎙 Guest: Shaun Ford
🔗 Website: Shaun Ford & Co.
📷 Instagram: @shaunfordco
💼 LinkedIn: Shaun Ford

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

]]> In this episode, Alison Geskin sits down with Shaun Ford, CEO of Shaun Ford & Co., to explore how design, leadership, and business success intersect. From the challenges of leading a creative company to the impact of spaces on human behavior, Shaun shares his journey and lessons in balancing artistry with strategy.


Tune in to learn: 

✅ How Shaun built a brand that blends timeless design with modern innovation
✅ The biggest leadership challenges in the creative industry—and how to navigate them
✅ The role of design in shaping culture, productivity, and collaboration
✅ Shaun’s top advice for creative leaders balancing vision with business growth


Timestamps:

🕒 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
🕒 05:00 - Shaun’s Origin Story: How He Built His Business
🕒 15:30 - Leading a Creative Company: Managing Teams & Clients
🕒 30:45 - The Intersection of Design, Leadership & Culture
🕒 45:20 - Challenges & Controversies in Creative Business
🕒 55:00 - Shaun’s Leadership Philosophy & Advice


Guest & Host Info:

🎙 Guest: Shaun Ford
🔗 Website: Shaun Ford & Co.
📷 Instagram: @shaunfordco
💼 LinkedIn: Shaun Ford

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2950 In this episode, Alison Geskin sits down with Shaun Ford, CEO of Shaun Ford & Co., to explore how design, leadership, and business success intersect. From the challenges of leading a creative company to the impact of spaces on human behavior, Shaun shares his journey and lessons in balancing artistry with strategy.


Tune in to learn: 

✅ How Shaun built a brand that blends timeless design with modern innovation
✅ The biggest leadership challenges in the creative industry—and how to navigate them
✅ The role of design in shaping culture, productivity, and collaboration
✅ Shaun’s top advice for creative leaders balancing vision with business growth


Timestamps:

🕒 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
🕒 05:00 - Shaun’s Origin Story: How He Built His Business
🕒 15:30 - Leading a Creative Company: Managing Teams & Clients
🕒 30:45 - The Intersection of Design, Leadership & Culture
🕒 45:20 - Challenges & Controversies in Creative Business
🕒 55:00 - Shaun’s Leadership Philosophy & Advice


Guest & Host Info:

🎙 Guest: Shaun Ford
🔗 Website: Shaun Ford & Co.
📷 Instagram: @shaunfordco
💼 LinkedIn: Shaun Ford

🎙 Host: Alison Geskin
🔗 Website: The Art of Strategy
📷 Instagram: @TheArtOfStrategy
💼 LinkedIn: Alison Geskin

]]> leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business No Brent Barootes || Partnership Group 1 1 10 10 Brent Barootes || Partnership Group full 76fc0772-ffca-4901-8409-7128e53fdeea https://share.transistor.fm/s/57238184 What do all great leaders have in common? Today we welcome a unique lens into the world of leadership.  Brent Barootes, President of the Partnership Group has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, banking, telecommunication, education, arts & culture, and government.  He and his extraordinarily talented team specialize in sponsorship marketing between properties, rights holders and sponsors.


This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Brent and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Brent on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/brentbarootes

Follow his company Partnership Group at www.partnershipgroup.ca


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> What do all great leaders have in common? Today we welcome a unique lens into the world of leadership.  Brent Barootes, President of the Partnership Group has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, banking, telecommunication, education, arts & culture, and government.  He and his extraordinarily talented team specialize in sponsorship marketing between properties, rights holders and sponsors.


This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Brent and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Brent on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/brentbarootes

Follow his company Partnership Group at www.partnershipgroup.ca


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Mon, 02 May 2022 14:57:33 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2713 What do all great leaders have in common? Today we welcome a unique lens into the world of leadership. Brent Barootes, President of the Partnership Group has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, banking, telecommunication, education, arts & culture, and government. He and his extraordinarily talented team specialize in sponsorship marketing between properties, rights holders and sponsors. What do all great leaders have in common? Today we welcome a unique lens into the world of leadership. Brent Barootes, President of the Partnership Group has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, banking, telecommunication, education, arts &am Brent Barootes, Alison Geskin, Partnership Group, entrepreneur, business, advice, work, leadership, leader Yes Susan McGuire || Susan McGuire Consulting & Coaching 1 1 9 9 Susan McGuire || Susan McGuire Consulting & Coaching full 0283245d-b9a7-4f46-8d27-fff2c3912873 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59ccdf8f Have you ever met a people whisperer?  Well, you are about to today.


Susan is probably one of the most genuine, client-focused, innovative professional and transformational change leaders I have ever met. She’s got a ton of demonstrated success in the design, development and implementation of value-add human capital processes and programs, exceeding expectations and maximizing resources one client at a time.

This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Susan and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Susan on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/susan-mcguire

Follow her company Susan McGuire at www.susanmcguire.ca

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca


]]> Have you ever met a people whisperer?  Well, you are about to today.


Susan is probably one of the most genuine, client-focused, innovative professional and transformational change leaders I have ever met. She’s got a ton of demonstrated success in the design, development and implementation of value-add human capital processes and programs, exceeding expectations and maximizing resources one client at a time.

This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Susan and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Susan on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/susan-mcguire

Follow her company Susan McGuire at www.susanmcguire.ca

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca


]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:23:27 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2189 Have you ever met a people whisperer? Well, you are about to today. Susan is probably one of the most genuine, client-focused, innovative professional and transformational change leaders I have ever met. She’s got a ton of demonstrated success in the design, development and implementation of value-add human capital processes and programs, exceeding expectations and maximizing resources one client at a time. Have you ever met a people whisperer? Well, you are about to today. Susan is probably one of the most genuine, client-focused, innovative professional and transformational change leaders I have ever met. She’s got a ton of demonstrated success in the des leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business Yes Dr. Joel Shapiro || Adventure Consulting 1 1 8 8 Dr. Joel Shapiro || Adventure Consulting full 85c65774-50a5-4674-958e-a06464252f42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/970271b7 Leadership – that mythical, magical beast that humbles even the best of us.  Today we get a unique lens into leadership from one of the leading minds in space.

Dr. Shapiro has educated 1,000's of leaders and is passionate about making employees part of the solution, building authentic community at work, and aligning culture with strategy. 

He is always looking for the perfect blend of humanity and business performance.

This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Joel and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Joel on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/joelbshapiro

Follow his company Advanture Consulting at https://www.advantureconsulting.com

 
Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Leadership – that mythical, magical beast that humbles even the best of us.  Today we get a unique lens into leadership from one of the leading minds in space.

Dr. Shapiro has educated 1,000's of leaders and is passionate about making employees part of the solution, building authentic community at work, and aligning culture with strategy. 

He is always looking for the perfect blend of humanity and business performance.

This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Joel and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Joel on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/joelbshapiro

Follow his company Advanture Consulting at https://www.advantureconsulting.com

 
Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:11:23 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2296 Leadership – that mythical, magical beast that humbles even the best of us. Today we get a unique lens into leadership from one of the leading minds in space. Dr. Shapiro has educated 1,000's of leaders and is passionate about making employees part of the solution, building authentic community at work, and aligning culture with strategy. He is always looking for the perfect blend of humanity and business performance. Leadership – that mythical, magical beast that humbles even the best of us. Today we get a unique lens into leadership from one of the leading minds in space. Dr. Shapiro has educated 1,000's of leaders and is passionate about making employees part of t leadership, leader, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, manager, consulting, Joel Shapiro, Alison Geskin Yes Jos Willard || Jos Willard Coaching 1 1 7 7 Jos Willard || Jos Willard Coaching full d9e2d47f-145e-4a82-bc66-ff79b90600a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d62f32e How do we lead?  We know that much of leadership is an inside job. We know that when we focus on being our best selves, we can achieve great outcomes.  And yet, most of us are not where we want to be.  


So much of what we do focuses on the what and the how, that often the who gets lost in the mix.  Success is not an accident, and today my friends, we are going to spend an hour with Jos Willard, whose mission is to help good people build profitable lives and achieve extraordinary goals.  Jos helps his clients get rewarded for making a positive impact in the world, living from their values, and serving exactly the people they’re meant to serve. 


This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Jos and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Jos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joswillard/

Follow his company Jos Willard Coaching at: www.joswillard.com

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> How do we lead?  We know that much of leadership is an inside job. We know that when we focus on being our best selves, we can achieve great outcomes.  And yet, most of us are not where we want to be.  


So much of what we do focuses on the what and the how, that often the who gets lost in the mix.  Success is not an accident, and today my friends, we are going to spend an hour with Jos Willard, whose mission is to help good people build profitable lives and achieve extraordinary goals.  Jos helps his clients get rewarded for making a positive impact in the world, living from their values, and serving exactly the people they’re meant to serve. 


This my friends is leadership in action.


Spend an hour with Jos and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.


Connect with Jos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joswillard/

Follow his company Jos Willard Coaching at: www.joswillard.com

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2798 How do we lead? We know that much of leadership is an inside job. We know that when we focus on being our best selves, we can achieve great outcomes. And yet, most of us are not where we want to be. Spend an hour with Jos and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely. How do we lead? We know that much of leadership is an inside job. We know that when we focus on being our best selves, we can achieve great outcomes. And yet, most of us are not where we want to be. Spend an hour with Jos and Alison as they deep dive in Jos Willard, Alison Geskin, coaching, art of strategy, leaders, leadership, values, inspire Yes Christine Dagenais || Bright Wire Leadership 1 1 6 6 Christine Dagenais || Bright Wire Leadership full d24847aa-e682-4c23-99fd-0ab7cfe29ef6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa98f084 If you’re in a leadership position, you’ve got to know that it’s going to be one of the hardest things that you do in your life because it’s something that will always be constantly evolving and changing. You’ll be in constant state of learning and growing. Who you were yesterday is not the leader you need to be tomorrow.

 

This my friends is leadership in action.

 

Spend an hour with Christine and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.

 

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/christinedagenais

Follow her company Bright Wire Leadership at www.brightwireleadership.com

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> If you’re in a leadership position, you’ve got to know that it’s going to be one of the hardest things that you do in your life because it’s something that will always be constantly evolving and changing. You’ll be in constant state of learning and growing. Who you were yesterday is not the leader you need to be tomorrow.

 

This my friends is leadership in action.

 

Spend an hour with Christine and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely.

 

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn @ www.linkedIn.com/in/christinedagenais

Follow her company Bright Wire Leadership at www.brightwireleadership.com

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3506 Spend an hour with Christine and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely. Spend an hour with Christine and Alison as they deep dive into intentional leadership and how to build culture wisely. leadership, leadership coaching, coach, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Christine Dagenais, Alison Geskin, Bright Wire No Pam Truchon || TCG Associates 1 1 5 5 Pam Truchon || TCG Associates full 5912a4ff-00b1-45b2-8355-6993d02b47a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51e411ed Alison talks with Pam Truchon, one of the most formidable leadership icons of our time.  Pam’s credentials in the leadership arena are astounding.  She was the first female in the US ARMY trained in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures – forever changing the landscape of what once was male invite only.  She went on to be Special Agent/Team Chief of the Security Operations Branch with the Defense Intelligence Agency, moved up to be Deputy Chief, security, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was Chair, facilitation, and Instruction, for the CIA Centre for Leadership Development, worked in the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, and if that wasn’t enough, Pam was the recovery team leader at the pentagon in the wake of 9/11.

 

This my friends is leadership in action.

 

So, buckle in my friends, for we are about to go on one hell of an inspiring ride, one where we learn leadership - the good, the bad, the ugly – through the eyes of this incredible woman.

 

To learn more about Pam Truchon, follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-truchon-cpp-99201447/

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Alison talks with Pam Truchon, one of the most formidable leadership icons of our time.  Pam’s credentials in the leadership arena are astounding.  She was the first female in the US ARMY trained in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures – forever changing the landscape of what once was male invite only.  She went on to be Special Agent/Team Chief of the Security Operations Branch with the Defense Intelligence Agency, moved up to be Deputy Chief, security, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was Chair, facilitation, and Instruction, for the CIA Centre for Leadership Development, worked in the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, and if that wasn’t enough, Pam was the recovery team leader at the pentagon in the wake of 9/11.

 

This my friends is leadership in action.

 

So, buckle in my friends, for we are about to go on one hell of an inspiring ride, one where we learn leadership - the good, the bad, the ugly – through the eyes of this incredible woman.

 

To learn more about Pam Truchon, follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-truchon-cpp-99201447/

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:30:00 -0700 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 3210 Alison talks with Pam Truchon, one of the most formidable leadership icons of our time. Pam’s credentials in the leadership arena are astounding. She was the first female in the US ARMY trained in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures – forever changing the landscape of what once was male invite only. She went on to be Special Agent/Team Chief of the Security Operations Branch with the Defense Intelligence Agency, moved up to be Deputy Chief, security, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was Chair, facilitation, and Instruction, for the CIA Centre for Leadership Development, worked in the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, and if that wasn’t enough, Pam was the recovery team leader at the pentagon in the wake of 9/11. Alison talks with Pam Truchon, one of the most formidable leadership icons of our time. Pam’s credentials in the leadership arena are astounding. She was the first female in the US ARMY trained in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures – forever changin leadership, lead, leaders, entrepreneur, action plan, FBI, 9/11, CIA, leadership development, development Yes Alexis Zahner || Management Mindfulness 1 1 4 4 Alexis Zahner || Management Mindfulness full 019e9018-4500-4632-b54f-4630f74b1a5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4ca68c2 Alison talks with Alexis Zahner, Director of Management Mindfulness, who is in the busines to make business better for human beings.  She's worn many hats, from corporate marketing and local government, she's worked at National Australian media outlet Fairfax. She’s also led Management at the much loved global environmentally sustainable retail brand, Patagonia. And it's through experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly of Leadership and its effects,  that Alexis’s passion to bring mindfulness into how we lead was born.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the Management Mindfulness journey, please visit www.managementmihndfulness.com.au

 

Instagram @managementmindfulness

Facebook @managementfindfulness

 

Follow Alexis on LinkedIn @alexiszahner

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Alison talks with Alexis Zahner, Director of Management Mindfulness, who is in the busines to make business better for human beings.  She's worn many hats, from corporate marketing and local government, she's worked at National Australian media outlet Fairfax. She’s also led Management at the much loved global environmentally sustainable retail brand, Patagonia. And it's through experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly of Leadership and its effects,  that Alexis’s passion to bring mindfulness into how we lead was born.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the Management Mindfulness journey, please visit www.managementmihndfulness.com.au

 

Instagram @managementmindfulness

Facebook @managementfindfulness

 

Follow Alexis on LinkedIn @alexiszahner

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:37:22 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2467 Alison talks with Alexis Zahner, Director of Management Mindfulness, who is in the busines to make business better for human beings. She's worn many hats, from corporate marketing and local government, she's worked at National Australian media outlet Fairfax. She’s also led Management at the much loved global environmentally sustainable retail brand, Patagonia. And it's through experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly of Leadership and its effects, that Alexis’s passion to bring mindfulness into how we lead was born. This is leadership in action. Alison talks with Alexis Zahner, Director of Management Mindfulness, who is in the busines to make business better for human beings. She's worn many hats, from corporate marketing and local government, she's worked at National Australian media outlet Fai leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business Yes Paul Hardy || Paul Hardy Design 1 1 3 3 Paul Hardy || Paul Hardy Design full f16682cc-af1f-4269-b964-bb2c1dd5311b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea4a4578 Alison talks with Paul Hardy, Founder of Paul Hardy Design and one of the most iconic Canadian figures of this generation.  Together they walk through Paul’s astonishing journey, leading the way to go beyond the ordinary and play in a life of extraordinary.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the Paul Hardy Design journey, please visit www.paulhardydesign.com   

Instagram @paulhardydesign

Facebook @PaulHardyInc

Pinterest @paulhardydesigninc

Twitter @paulhardyinc


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Alison talks with Paul Hardy, Founder of Paul Hardy Design and one of the most iconic Canadian figures of this generation.  Together they walk through Paul’s astonishing journey, leading the way to go beyond the ordinary and play in a life of extraordinary.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the Paul Hardy Design journey, please visit www.paulhardydesign.com   

Instagram @paulhardydesign

Facebook @PaulHardyInc

Pinterest @paulhardydesigninc

Twitter @paulhardyinc


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2865 Alison talks with Paul Hardy, Founder of Paul Hardy Design and one of the most iconic Canadian figures of this generation. Together they walk through Paul’s astonishing journey, leading the way to go beyond the ordinary and play in a life of extraordinary. This is leadership in action. Alison talks with Paul Hardy, Founder of Paul Hardy Design and one of the most iconic Canadian figures of this generation. Together they walk through Paul’s astonishing journey, leading the way to go beyond the ordinary and play in a life of extraordinar leadership, leaders, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business Yes Abdul Ahmed || Adesso Man 1 1 2 2 Abdul Ahmed || Adesso Man full fcba1c7e-c0ab-420c-bcfa-6638522d3e61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa52698e Alison talks with Abdul Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Adesso Man, a global men’s lifestyle and accessories brand who continues to be a catalyst, leading the charge in providing accessible style to mean from all walks of life – changing how men feel about themselves – transforming perceptions, growing confidence and unlocking self-expression.  This is leadership in action.

 

 

To learn more about the Adesso Man journey, please visit www.adessoman.com

Instagram @adessoman

Facebook @adessoman

 

Follow Abdul Ahmed on Instagram @abdulb_ahmed and on LinkedIn www.linkedIn.com/in/abdulbasitahmed

 

 

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Alison talks with Abdul Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Adesso Man, a global men’s lifestyle and accessories brand who continues to be a catalyst, leading the charge in providing accessible style to mean from all walks of life – changing how men feel about themselves – transforming perceptions, growing confidence and unlocking self-expression.  This is leadership in action.

 

 

To learn more about the Adesso Man journey, please visit www.adessoman.com

Instagram @adessoman

Facebook @adessoman

 

Follow Abdul Ahmed on Instagram @abdulb_ahmed and on LinkedIn www.linkedIn.com/in/abdulbasitahmed

 

 

Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2411 Alison talks with Abdul Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Adesso Man, a global men’s lifestyle and accessories brand who continues to be a catalyst, leading the charge in providing accessible style to mean from all walks of life – changing how men feel about themselves – transforming perceptions, growing confidence and unlocking self-expression. This is leadership in action. Alison talks with Abdul Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Adesso Man, a global men’s lifestyle and accessories brand who continues to be a catalyst, leading the charge in providing accessible style to mean from all walks of life – changing how men feel about them Adesso Man, Abdul Ahmed, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, entrepreneur, business owner, clothing, fashion, interview Yes Saawan Logan || North Water 1 1 1 1 Saawan Logan || North Water full 8621c8f1-65bb-4513-bb82-491fadd56e78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a04de31f Alison talks with Saawan Logan, an eco-entrepreneur who has chosen to rethink her impact on the planet – one sip at  a time.  Co-founder and CEO of North Water, we’ll learn what it take to be Sawaan as she continues to ignite change, saving our planet and those who live on it.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the North Water journey, please visit https://drinknorthwater.com 
Instagram @drinknorthwater
Pinterest @drinknorthwater.com
Facebook @drinknorthwater

Follow Saawan Logan on  www.linkedin.com/in/saawan


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Alison talks with Saawan Logan, an eco-entrepreneur who has chosen to rethink her impact on the planet – one sip at  a time.  Co-founder and CEO of North Water, we’ll learn what it take to be Sawaan as she continues to ignite change, saving our planet and those who live on it.  This is leadership in action.

To learn more about the North Water journey, please visit https://drinknorthwater.com 
Instagram @drinknorthwater
Pinterest @drinknorthwater.com
Facebook @drinknorthwater

Follow Saawan Logan on  www.linkedin.com/in/saawan


Helping people and organizations perform at their best, Alison coaches, consults, teaches, podcasts and speaks all over the world.  To learn more about Alison, please visit www.theartofstrategy.ca
Instagram @the_art_of_strategy
LinkedIn  - www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin


Live. Learn. Lead. is produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production studio located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that helps you create the podcast of your dreams.
Find out more on their website: https://medialabyyc.com
Instagram @medialabyyc

If you have questions, would like to be a guest or know of a Leader who the world needs to know, connect with Alison at alisongeskin@theartofstrateg.ca

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0600 Alison Geskin Alison Geskin 2378 Alison talks with Saawan Logan, an eco-entrepreneur who has chosen to rethink her impact on the planet – one sip at a time. Co-founder and CEO of North Water, we’ll learn what it take to be Sawaan as she continues to ignite change, saving our planet and those who live on it. This is leadership in action. Alison talks with Saawan Logan, an eco-entrepreneur who has chosen to rethink her impact on the planet – one sip at a time. Co-founder and CEO of North Water, we’ll learn what it take to be Sawaan as she continues to ignite change, saving our planet and leadership, leader, ceo, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, environment, green, advice, Saawan Logan, North Water, Alison Geskin Yes Live. Learn. Lead. Trailer 1 1 Live. Learn. Lead. Trailer trailer 9b278c7e-1e6d-4159-bd0a-a6574f92a149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8a30ce6 Alison Geskin uncovers leadership lessons from some of the most successful leaders from around the globe.

]]> Alison Geskin uncovers leadership lessons from some of the most successful leaders from around the globe.

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