Lisa talks with Gina Gardiner, international bestselling author, motivational speaker, empowerment coach and transformational leadership trainer, about how being more genuine at work is the key to great leadership. You can learn more about Gina at www.genuinely-you.com or www.ginagardiner.com. You can connect with her at www.linkedin.com/in/ginagardinerassociates. If you are called to make a donation to the cause chose to donate, we encourage you to learn more about B1G1.

Host, Lisa Anna Palmer, talks with Ryan Gottfredson, thought leader and bestselling author of Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership, about the fundamental principles at the basis of our ability to succeed as effective leaders. This episode explores "What makes the difference between an effective leader and a dysfunctional leader?" and "How can leaders maximize their effectiveness?”

Get in touch with Ryan and take the Success Mindsets Assessment at www.ryangottfredson.com.

If you are called to make a donation this week, this episode was recorded during the 2020 California wildfires, so please take a moment to learn more about how the American Red Cross is still providing disaster relief to those affected. In addition, Ryan is a big supporter of organizations that fight human-trafficking, so to thank Ryan, please consider donating to Operation Underground Railroad.

Lisa talks with Personal Success Coach Colleen Woodhead about the damaging effects of burnout on the health and lives of leaders - especially exhausted women leaders who are overextended by trying to balance work and family responsibilities during these challenging times in the world post-COVID. 

Lisa talks with Anna-Karina Tabuñar, communications expert, community advocate and broadcast journalist, who shares wise practices in leadership communications strategies on how great leaders can engage and inspire through storytelling. 

Lisa talks with Erin Crotty,  Founder and Director at Bloomstra Consulting. She is an executive coach, business management consultant, and contributor to Light a Fire in Their Hearts, about the importance of professionalism in leadership and now COVID has contributed to a shift in the work environment.  If you are called to make a donation this week, please visit Dress for Success Ottawa

On this special episode of LYLTalks, Lisa Anna Palmer hosts a guest panel comprised of inspiring women who are business and community leaders willing to share their insights about their lived experiences as women who are members of Black Communities in Canada and the US. This two-hour panel is moderated by Magdalene Cooman, and features Glodean Champion, Yvette Ashiri, and Kareen Aristide. Together, they have frank conversations about racism, discrimination, white privilege, white fragility, Black History, and how to be respectful allies in a way that honours Black Lives.

If you are an employer, an educator, or a community leader, you are welcome to use this podcast as part of any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related training or awareness raising initiatives.

(Recorded in front of a live audience during a zoom call in July 15, 2020, less than two months following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 and ensuing BLM Marches.)

Lisa talks with Nathalie Bloskie, Senior Advisor at Indigenous Services Canada, exploring how spirituality, including Indigenous teachings, can be of great assistance as we re-imagine and transform the workplace during these challenging times. 

Lisa talks with Leslie Newell, a former Military Nurse in the Canadian Armed Forces and current Senior Wellness Advisor for two federal government departments. With her experience helping others during stressful times, she will share proven strategies and approaches so that we can survive and thrive while leading during an era marked by adversity, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Lisa talks with Deb Lawson, former high performing senior sales executive and co-founder of the leaders2inspire program, who will share more about the important mission of this program, as well as discuss how leaders can use both humour and philanthropy to help their teams get through challenging times.

Lisa Anna Palmer talks with longtime mentor Dominique Dennery, renowned sculptor, award-winning facilitator, certified management consultant and certified coach about the art of leadership. Dominique shares details on how becoming an artist has informed her approach to leadership, her work facilitating discussions on issues such as racism and anti-Black racism, and helping Black and other racialized professionals and others to fully step into their leadership. Whether you are a self-leader, a community leader, or a formal leader within an organization, Dominique shares wisdom that can help you gain greater insights into the Art of Leadership.

Lisa talks with Maurice Thibodeau, former business banker and tech leader turned master hypnotherapist, certified CCF life coach, and creator of the Life Inventory Assessment and the Life Activation Process. In this episode, they discuss how managers and executives can take a more holistic view of leadership growth and development, and grow their self-awareness. 

Lisa talks with Kareen Aristide, CEO of Kareen Aristide Enterprises, who combines nearly 20 years of professional experience in employment counselling, entrepreneurship and wellness. Together, they explore the importance of mental health for leaders, signs of declining mental health in the workplace, as well as strategies to manage mental health.
Connect with Kareen on her social media profiles, which can be found at about.me/kareenaristide

Lisa talks with Joelly Goodson Lang, The Branding Badass, Sr. Account Manager at Genumark, and creator and host of her own podcast, Branding Matters. In this episode, we help provide insight on all things branding, from corporate and consumer branding, to leadership branding and its impact on employees. Connect with Joelly Goodson Lang at linktr.ee/BrandingBadass and subscribe to Branding Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whichever platform you use.

Lisa talks with Marilyn Domagalski, who has over 20 years of experience as a management consultant working in organization development and change management, and is currently involved in conducting organization health assessments for various government departments and evolving programs for mental health and well-being in the workplace. In this episode, they discuss the evolution of remote work, their collaborations on restoration exercises, and how building trust is fundamental as organizations move toward Hybrid workplaces post-pandemic. Connect with Marilyn on Linkedin, or at enterprisechangegroup.com. 

Lisa talks with Glodean Champion, a “Renaissance Woman with Flair”, business transformation leader, personal champion, photographer, graphic artist, musician, writer, and Founder/CEO of Black Muse Publishing. In this episode, they explore the connection between love and leadership, and explore Glodean’s L.O.V.E method: Listen, Learn, and Lead Open-mindedly with Vulnerability and Empathy. Connect with Glodean on social media, or at glodeanchampion.com. 

Lisa talks with Jodee Bock, master communicator, author, keynote speaker, and host of Circle Up & Get REAL Podcast. Together, they open a dialogue about the importance of listening as a leader, and share techniques to foster greater dialogue and authentic communications in the workplace. Connect with Jodee at jodeebock.com or on Facebook at Get REAL.

Lisa talks with returning guest Nathalie Bloskie, a Pipe Carrier of Algonquin/Huron ancestry who has been adopted into the Mountain Goat Clan of the Navaho, and who is also the Lead for Indigenous Retention and Wellbeing at Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. This is part 1 of a 3-part conversation about what we can all learn from "Two-Eyed Seeing" and living, and how balancing the left and right sides of our brain can benefit not only leaders, but all people.

Lisa talks with returning guest Nathalie Bloskie, a Pipe Carrier of Algonquin/Huron ancestry who has been adopted into the Mountain Goat Clan of the Navaho, and who is also the Lead for Indigenous Retention and Wellbeing at Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada. This is part 2 of a 3-part conversation about what we can all learn from two-eyed seeing and living, and the process of combining strengths from the ways of “knowing, being, and doing” from multiple cultures or workplaces for the benefit of all.

Lisa talks with returning guest Nathalie Bloskie, a Pipe Carrier of Algonquin/Huron ancestry who has been adopted into the Mountain Goat Clan of the Navaho, and who is also the Lead for Indigenous Retention and Wellbeing at Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada. This is part 3 of a 3-part conversation about what we can all learn from two-eyed seeing and living, and how we can apply Indigenous cultural competency in the workplace and the world - through awareness, sensitivity, competence, and humility.

Lisa talks with Mary E. May, Business Accelerator Leadership Coach, Relationship Therapist, and founder of Butterfly Love Academy, which offers consulting, coaching, prevention, and team-building narratives that result in sustainable outcomes in the Greater Philadelphia area. In this episode, they provide valuable insights on how leadership can evolve, one conversation at a time. Connect with Mary at butterflylovellc.com or workwithmarymay.com.

Lisa talks with Tina Greenbaum, California’s #1 Optimal Performance Specialist and the Founder and CEO of Mastery Under Pressure, a management coaching program for high-performing executives who need to refine and master their interpersonal and inter-departmental skills. Together, they dive into the most common pressure points faced by senior managers in today’s world, and discuss ways to grow the skills that leaders need to succeed and engage others during a period of uncertainty. Connect with Tina at  www.masteryunderpressure.com.

Lisa talks with true thought leader of our time, Steve Farber, president of Extreme Leadership Inc., founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, and creator of the LEAP approach. He is the bestselling author of 4 leadership books, including Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, and his first book, The Radical LEAP, which is considered a leadership classic. Lisa and Steve discuss how to establish human connections in virtual and hybrid workplaces, while leading with love and compassion. Find Steve and his newest book, Love is Just Damn Good Business: Do What You Love in the Service of People Who Love What You Do, at www.stevefarber.com, and learn more about the Extreme Leadership Accelerator Program Mastermind where you get to work on your Change The World Project, at https://www.stevefarber.com/extreme-leadership-accelerator-program/

Lisa talks with David Clunes Sr., a business veteran with over 20 years of experience in successful new business ventures within a diverse set of industries, including healthcare, technology, construction, trucking, and real estate. He's been operating virtual companies since 2006, and most recently David founded Curucaye, a virtual company that allows his team to provide operations support to small and midsize businesses with the goal of simplifying the lives of business owners. Curucaye offers services such as virtual assistants, accounting & bookkeeping, technology solutions, digital marketing, HR operations and payroll. Together, they explore the benefits of virtual business models and the factors needed for success in the workplace of the future, while addressing the skepticism about hybrid work that many harbour. Connect with Curucaye at curucaye.com or book a free consultation at calendly.com/curucaye. 

Lisa talks with returning LYLTalks guest Ryan Gottfredson, bestselling author of Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership, and respected researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behaviour. Ryan is currently writing his upcoming book, Vertical Leadership. In this episode, Lisa and Ryan explore the topic of vertical leadership development, the importance of vulnerability, and creating safe spaces to heal from trauma. Get in touch with Ryan and take the Success Mindsets Assessment at www.ryangottfredson.com

Lisa talks with Dora Lutz, author of The Aspirational Business, owner of GivingSpring, and creator of a course at Purdue University called Business Planning for Social Entrepreneurs. Dora has devoted her career to understanding the unique ways businesses can make a positive impact on society, and helping leaders to accomplish their biggest goals. Together, they discuss how putting people and planet first benefits your bottom line, and what it takes to be an aspirational leader. Connect with Dora on LinkedIn, or visit giving-spring.com.

Lisa talks with Molly Gimmel, co-founder and CEO of the award-winning Design To Delivery Inc. (D2DInc), former chair and board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, and founder of the Vellamo Leadership Institute, an organization dedicated to helping women become more effective leaders. In this episode, Lisa chats with Molly about her new book, Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up, and the key messages she hopes women will take away from it. Connect with Molly on Linkedin, and find her book at mollygimmel.com!

Lisa talks with Liam Martin, founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com, and co-organizer of the world’s largest remote work conference, Running Remote 2023 Conference, which is schedule to take place in Lisbon, PT, April 25-26, 2023. Liam is a renowned remote work thought leader and co-author of the Running Remote book, and has been published in Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and more. Today, Lisa talks with Liam about what led him to remote work, the benefits of asynchronous communication, and the role of leadership in asynchronous management. Connect with Liam at runningremotebook.com, or by leaving a comment on Running Remote’s YouTube channel.