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The CSEP PodcastEpisode 29: Kate Andrews & Cotie Guzman - Marginalized Populations Part 2Part 2 of 2:
On this episode of the CSEP Podcast marginalized populations are discussed with our guests Cotie Guzman and Kate Andrews.
Cotie Guzman is the proud owner of Cotie Guzman Fitness an Edmonton based personal trainer. Cotie's training focuses on creating a friendly and inclusive space in order to help the 2SLGBTQ+ community get started with their fitness. He works with individuals who are new and/or scared to make their first steps in a gym setting creating that bridge from precontemplation to action/maintenance. You can find Cotie's website here and on Instagram here.
...2022-06-1517 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 28: Kate Andrews & Cotie Guzman - Marginalized Populations Part 1On this episode of the CSEP Podcast marginalized populations are discussed with our guests Cotie Guzman and Kate Andrews.
Cotie Guzman is the proud owner of Cotie Guzman Fitness an Edmonton based personal trainer. Cotie's training focuses on creating a friendly and inclusive space in order to help the 2SLGBTQ+ community get started with their fitness. He works with individuals who are new and/or scared to make their first steps in a gym setting creating that bridge from precontemplation to action/maintenance. You can find Cotie's website here and on Instagram here.
Kate Andrews is...2022-05-1815 min
The CSEP PodcastEpisode 27: Kari Schneider & Dr. Ian Patton - Body Diversity Part 2Part 2 of 2. On this episode of the CSEP Podcast Ian Patton PhD, and Kari Schneider MSc, CATC, CEP, CSCS, discuss body diversity and the exercise field.
Dr. Ian Patton is the Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at Obesity Canada. Throughout this episode Dr. Patton mentions multiple resources available on the Obesity Canada Website which are linked below:
Obesity Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/chapters/
Physical Activity in Obesity Management: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/physicalactivity/
Kari Schneider is a CSEP-CEP, strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and founder of The Emp...2022-04-1533 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 26: Dr. Ian Patton & Kari Schneider - Body Diversity Part 1Part 1 of 2. On this episode of the CSEP Podcast Ian Patton PhD, and Kari Schneider MSc, CATC, CEP, CSCS, discuss body diversity and the exercise field.
Dr. Ian Patton is the Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at Obesity Canada. Throughout this episode Ian mentions multiple resources available on the Obesity Canada Website which are linked below:
Obesity Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/chapters/
Physical Activity in Obesity Management: https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/physicalactivity/
Kari Schneider is a CSEP-CEP, strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and founder of The Empowered. Ka...2022-03-0434 min
The CSEP PodcastEpisode 25: Dr. Madelaine Gierc, Dr. Guy Faulkner, and Joseph Gibbons - Mental Health and ExercisePart 2 of 2:
On this episode of the CSEP Podcast Dr. Madelaine Gierc, Dr. Guy Faulkner and Joseph Gibbons all sat down to discuss the importance of mental health and the role exercise professionals can play in assisting both their clients and colleagues in maintaining good mental health.
For information on the Mental Health and Exercise textbook mentioned throughout this episode please visit: https://store.csep.ca/products/advanced-learning-module-mental-health-and-exercise2022-02-1536 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 24: Dr. Madelaine Gierc, Dr. Guy Faulkner, and Joseph Gibbons - Mental Health and ExercisePart 1 of 2:
On this episode of the CSEP Podcast Dr. Madelaine Gierc, Dr. Guy Faulkner and Joseph Gibbons all sat down to discuss the importance of mental health and the role exercise professionals can play in assisting both their clients and colleagues in maintaining good mental health.
For information on the Mental Health and Exercise textbook mentioned throughout this episode please visit: https://store.csep.ca/products/advanced-learning-module-mental-health-and-exercise
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The CSEP PodcastEpisode 23: Keely Shaw, Miranda Wiese, and Jennifer TomasonePart 2 of 2:
After a bit of a break the CSEP Podcast is back for it's third season! This season we thought we would take a different approach to our typical format, and instead of a single host conducting a 1-on-1 interview, we will instead have a different panel of guests on each episode to discuss a broad range of topics. This season our episodes will focus on the topic of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to better understand how CSEP members can work with people from all backgrounds and lifestyles. In this episode we were thrilled sit do...2021-12-1535 min
The CSEP PodcastEpisode 22: Keely Shaw, Miranda Wiese, Jennifer TomasonePart 1 of 2:
After a bit of a break the CSEP Podcast is back for it's third season! This season we thought we would take a different approach to our typical format, and instead of a single host conducting a 1-on-1 interview, we will instead have a different panel of guests on each episode to discuss a broad range of topics. This season our episodes will focus on the topic of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to better understand how CSEP members can work with people from all backgrounds and lifestyles. In this episode we were thrilled sit...2021-11-1541 min
With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 012 - Rick Turner With RegretsJoin us this week as we talk to the Man, the Myth, the LEGAND....Rick Turner. Rick is an events industry vent and a hospitality warrior! If you don't know him, you need to. And that's where we come in! We're bringing you some of the deepest darkest war stories from Ricks life and career. And of course...his regrets!Rick Turner is an event industry vet who is back to his true passion...hospitality!Connect with Rick:@rft3@kindredspiritcle@gardencityclehttps://www.forwardhg.com/2021-07-1342 min
Eating at a MeetingInclusive: The New Exclusive in Food ServiceHeather Landex is Food Safety Expert, Inclusivity Consultant & Trainer for Restaurants & Food Service Industry in Denmark and across the European Union. In her new book, Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service How the Food service Industry Can Stop Leaving Money on the Table," she talks about how to earn more revenue while reducing risk. In this episode, Tracy and Heather chat about ways meeting professionals and food service providers can create more inclusive dining experiences so everyone can eat. Useful Links www.heatherlandex.com https://www.facebook.com/heatherlandex1 https://www.instagram.com/heatherlandex...2021-07-1350 min
Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL034 - Leading Engineers to Success in Hybrid WorkplacesIn this episode of the Engineering & Leadership podcast, I interview psychologist Dr. Robin Rosenberg about the risks posed by hybrid workplaces, how to overcome them, and the future of hybrid work.2021-07-1350 min
With Regrets - Events Industry Podcast011 - Mid Year Review - With RegretsWe are half way through 2021 and the ...With Regrets team has gotten together to recap and reminisce on some of the amazing guests and our favorite crazy stories we've hear so far. We also take a look forward to the rest of the year and what we have on tap for the next 6 months.This week our Producer, David joins us on air to play our favorite game; two truths and a lie! We learn quite a bit about Thomas's real life experience with SWOT, David's poor life choices and Stephanie&a...2021-07-0637 minEating at a MeetingHow to Host a Virtual Cocktail & Tasting EventCocktail and tasting events are important aspects of many events. Now that we've been virtual for a year, what are the best practices for doing them online with attendees from all over the world? How can we ensure those who don't drink alcohol or have dietary needs are included. Join Tracy as she chats with Nicole Hassoun and Thy Parra, founders of Cocktail Curations, about how they have combined their mastery in mixology, culinary arts, spirits, and event planning to create safe, inclusive, delicious and fun virtual food and beverage experiences. Connect with Tracy: facebook...2021-07-0639 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL033 - The Engineer's Guide to Public Speaking (Without Getting Awkwardly Sweaty)Neil Thompson of Teach The Geek shares his advice for engineers everywhere on why public speaking is so important for engineers and how to improve as a public speaker.2021-06-3041 min
With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 010 - Judy & Jodi Part 2 With RegretsWe are back again this week with the effervescent "Julie Colhart, CSEP", better known to most as Judy Brillhart, CSEP and Jodi Collins, CSEP. Join us as we chat with this dynamic duo further about some event trends they love, hate and love to hate, Jodi's staring role in a musical, Judy's pageant girl days and of course some regrets. *SPOILER ALERT* These ladies are surprising and impressive AF! Listen and find out why!Follow Judy:@commanderevents @jeudiblonde Follow Jodi:@jodicollen (instagram and twitter)www.li...2021-06-2946 minEating at a MeetingDon Ross, VP Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas RegionTracy sits down with Don Ross, Vice President of Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region just as MPI WEC kicks off. Listen in as they chat about his role, the new Caesars Forum. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-ross-9665a78/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/caesars-entertainment-inc/ https://www.facebook.com/CaesarsMeetings https://www.instagram.com/caesarsmeansbusiness/ Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2943 min
With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 009 - Judy & Jody part 1 With RegretsJoin us in chatting with Julie Colheart, CSEP.....the alter ego of two of the industry's most exuberant personalities; Judy Brillheart, CSEP and Jodi Collen, CSEP!Judy Brillheart, CSEPDirector of Catering & Event ManagementSheraton Commander HotelA graduate of Boston University, Judy has worked in the food and beverage and hotel industry for over 25 years. After helping open Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant Lupo in the Mandalay Bay she moved back to Boston where her career at the Sheraton Commander Hotel began. Over the past 20 she has served in several role...2021-06-2247 minEating at a MeetingHow Choosing to Go Vegan Changed HerLearn how swimming champion, author & competitive performance expert Deborah Gardner's life, body, and taste buds change after she and her husband went on a vegan diet. Tracy and Deborah talk about poop, eating vegan on the road, and much more. Useful Links https://www.deborahgardner.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgardner1/ https://www.facebook.com/deborah.gardner01 https://twitter.com/deborahgardner https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKinLWENPhAOfnWsFdqFDW A Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-2237 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL032 - Tired Tires and the Circular Economy: How Wastefront is Saving the World One Tire at a TimeToday, I speak with Wastefront's CTO, Henrik Selstam, about his company and their mission to address one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges: dealing with end-of-life tires.2021-06-2237 min
With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 008 - Timothy Elderkin With RegretsTimothy Elderkin is a Chef with over 20 years managing various restaurants and properties. Timothy has spent 14 of those years in convention centers and universities. Just when he thought he'd seen it all, Covid -19 changed the landscape of Timothy’s career and our industry. Follow Timothy on Instagram: @angrychefgrrr2021-06-1557 minEating at a MeetingMindful Eating - Is it Possible at an Event?Having a calm and kind presence when sharing a meal can make it more enjoyable and literally digestible for everyone. But is this doable at an event or meeting? the hustle and bustle of getting from sessions to the lunch and back again doesn't usually provide for that kind of opportunity. Corporate Well-Being Consultant Liz Cohen who worked in the hospitality industry for 32 years understands the challenges of eating mindfully at events. Listen in to get her tips on appreciating and being aware of the foods you are eating, taking a mindful moment to taste and smell...2021-06-1542 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL031 - Leadership is Language: L. David Marquet on The Power Behind What You Say (And What You Don't)Today, I speak with David Marquet on the importance of the language we use as leaders, what's wrong with the old way of engaging with our teams, and how to drive performance through what we say.2021-06-1344 minEating at a MeetingCrafting Inclusive Beverage ExperiencesDiscover how beverages, just like food, can be a mechanism to creating inclusive experiences in our homes and events! In this episode, Tracy speaks with bartender and the original "Cocktail Guru," Jonathan Pogash, who is committed to sparking creativity and keeping our spirits up with irresistible drinks that appeal to all. Tracy and Jonathan will be chatting about how to shake, muddle and stir refreshing and delicious mocktails and elixirs that can connect people. Whether serving zero proof or 100 proof, gatherings come alive when great drinks are flowing. Useful Links www.thecocktailguru.com www.facebook...2021-06-0840 min
With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 007 - Sarah Cissna, CSEP With RegretsBased in Washington, DC, Sarah has been directing events and productions for more than 20 years. In 2013, she launched The Side Lobby, a firm achieving marketing goals through events, specializing in small and mid-sized nonprofits and arts organizations. Recent clients include National Network to End Domestic Violence, Housing Up, Global Forest Watch, and Eastern Market Main Street. Prior to launching The Side Lobby, she was the in-house event planner at two DC-area arts organizations and a small PR firm as the Director of Special Events.Sarah is an active member of the International Live Events...2021-06-081h 09Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL030 - Leading Yourself: How to Take Control Of Your Career and Do What You LoveIn this episode of the Engineering & Leadership podcast, I speak with Dr. Ben Ritter about the importance of leading yourself and how to start if you've never tried.2021-06-0740 minEating at a MeetingNegotiating Food & Beverage for EventsClaire Gould has been planning culinary events for major companies such as Delta Airlines, IBM, Coca Cola, and Kimberly Clark, helping meeting hosts decide what guests are going to eat, as well as gives advice on food and beverage choices negotiations and presentations. In this episode, Tracy and Claire chat about best practices to feeding everyone. They talk about dietary needs, the importance of knowing your group and catering history. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-06-011h 01With Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 006 - Gary Boardman With Regrets"I grew up in the Carnival business and traveled around the east coast every summer working with my family into high school. Joined the USAF in 1986 after some college and received a medical separation after 13 yrs due to injuries sustained while on active duty. I joined the special events industry in 1999 and have not looked back. After 15 years in the interactive entertainment side of the business I felt it was time for me to go out on my own. I then created Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE&ES). I have built a brand around connecting the d...2021-06-011h 02Eating at a MeetingTracy Reviews a Catered EventTracy recently attended a conference in person. Listen to her talk about two food and beverage functions she attended. How accessible they were. Labeling, Consistency of presentation and accessibility. Check out the thrive! meetings & events blog (thrivemeetings.com/blog) for all of the photos she talks about in the episode. Join the Eating at a Meeting Facebook group to share your comments and input on what she talked about. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-05-2751 minEating at a Meeting78: The Celiac ProjectAfter years of struggling with a series of "mystery aliments" before finally being diagnosed with Celiac Disease at age 40, Michael Frolichstein was shocked to learn that this auto-immune disease, which affects 1% of the US population, is 83% undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Join Tracy to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month as she chats with the documentary filmmaker on his journey to meet others who have celiac, get answers from experts, and advance the conversation and raise awareness about the disease. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-05-2546 minWith Regrets - Events Industry PodcastEpisode 005 - Kate Walski, CSEP With RegretsKate Walski, CSEP, first started in the events industry 20 years ago. She has experience with event planning, design, coordination and production in the Detroit and Northern Michigan areas. For 7 years, she founded and managed an event rental and decor company and after recently selling it, has accepted a new position as the Business Development Manager for Event Theory. Based in Warren, MI, Event Theory is a high-end design, decor and production company with a second showroom in Grand Rapids and a new showroom and warehouse opening in Traverse City in April 2021. Kate has been passionate about the events...2021-05-2554 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL029 - Metric Madness: The 5 Most Common Problems With Engineering Metrics and How to Fix ThemToday, I'm going to share five common issues I see with engineering project metrics in professional practice, and how to address them on your projects.2021-05-2323 minEating at a MeetingHow to Feed a Kid (And Adults)Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed., knows a thing or two about feeding kids. She has several of her own, but she has been teaching kids about food for more than a decade. In her new book. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide she peels apart the complexities of "picky eating" and provides practical information to troubleshoot specific topics or challenges that are fairly common in each family and every kid. In this conversation, Tracy and Asata also discuss how some of her guidance can be applied to feeding attendees at meetings and for aging parents. 2021-05-2050 minEating at a MeetingA GF Girl Trying to Survive in a World Full of WheatFor Celiac Disease Awareness month, join me as I chat with Erica Dermer, otherwise known as Celiac and the Beast, an award-winning author, blogger, influencer, digestive health advocate and content creator. Erica — one of more than 3 million Americans — lives with celiac disease EVERY DAY and has been for more than a decade. In this episode, she will be sharing her journey to diagnosis, conveying what a safe and inclusive eating experience means to her, offering tips on how to feed attendees with celiac disease, and identifying some of her favorite products. Useful Links www.celiacandthebeast.com...2021-05-1845 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL028 - How to launch a successful tech start-upIn today's episode, I speak with Brett Fox, a seasoned high-tech executive and entrepreneur who has made a career of launching successful businesses and turning around foundering ones. He answers all the most important questions about launching a successful startup, and shares particular insight into the importance of having a fantastic founding team, why clarity of thought is critical, and why the COVID-19 pandemic might just be the perfect time to launch a new venture.2021-05-1742 minEating at a MeetingTaking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team"It's our responsibility to do the work." Assistant Executive Chef and Food Safety Manager Keith Norman of South Point Casino talks about how attitude, committment and knowledge are necessary to provide safe meals for guests with food allergies. He shares their processes for the flow of food from the time a guest communicates an allergen through the guest being served and how it takes one team - management, front of house, and back of house - to create an excpetional dining experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-norman-9006b711/ https://www.facebook.com/southpointlv https://www.instagram...2021-05-1339 minEating at a MeetingFood Allergies - A Doctor's Perspective for Food Allergy Awareness MonthTo celebrate Food Allergy Awareness Month, Tracy chats with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) at Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital about precautionary allergen labeling (e.g., may contain), racial differences in food allergy reactions and management, and the recently passed FASTER Act, which named sesame the top 9th allergen in the US and puts a focus on food allergy research. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-05-1147 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL027 - How to change the world through a mission-driven teamIn today's episode, Vivian and I discuss the importance of mission in leading a team, why she decided to move on from her "dream job" at McKinsey, how she's successfully building a remote technical team, and what the future holds for Juni.2021-05-1045 minWith Regrets - Events Industry Podcast004 - Connie Riley, CSEP Has RegretsConnie, Vice President for T. Skorman Productions, is a highly honored industry veteran specializing in live stage extravaganzas to fill her clients bucket list of requests. From hundreds of performers parading in dazzling sequin costumes to death defying aerialists dangling in mid-air from an oversized balloon to legendary musicals celebrities, Connie loves working with entertainers. With a personal background in performance, Connie has spent years perfecting these dazzling events while cultivating concierge ‘backstage baby-sitting’ skills for countless A-List luminaries and wow, the stories she has to has to tell! A multip...2021-05-1058 minEating at a MeetingMay is Food Allergy Awareness and Celiac Disease Awareness MonthMay is Food Allergy Awareness and Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Listen in as Tracy shares some basic statistics and facts about food allergies and celiac disease and the line-up of speakers for the month-long celebration. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com2021-05-0618 minWith Regrets - Events Industry Podcast003 - Tiffanie Rosier With RegretsTiffanie Rosier is the owner of the Award Winning Photo Booth Company AllStar Photobooth. She is a motivated, determined and inspirational community leader and also plans STEM/CTE Career Exploration Events for NOVA SySTEMic at Northern Virginia Community College.Tiffanie holds the Global Career Development Facilitator, MBTI and Virginia Community College Career Coach Certifications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University with an emphasis on Public Relations and a Master of Arts in Education in Higher Education from Western Kentucky University. She has presented programs, events and training sessions on a variety of topics...2021-05-0456 minEating at a MeetingProviding Peace of Mind with a Gluten and Dairy-free MenuAfter one nightmarish night in his restaurant back in 2015, on his way home Chef Dominic Teague of One Aldwych Hotel asked himself "Why is it so tough?" With one special dietary request after another there has got to be a better way. There was...convert the menu of the top class, high level restaurant to be completely gluten and dairy free. Listen as Tracy and Chef Dominic talk about how that change helped increase sales by 25% in 3 months and employee satisfaction to 89%. The change went with chef's and the hotel’s philosophy of health and wellbeing. The episode is on...2021-05-0432 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL026 - Learning, Teaching, and the Pursuit of Engineering Management ExcellenceDr. Lucas Marino is a principal life cycle engineer for the COLUMBIA submarine program, engineering manager, educator, small business owner, and family man. In today's episode, we discuss the importance of learning and teaching for practicing engineers, pursuing passions, and keeping it all in balance.2021-05-0346 minEating at a MeetingTaking a Holisitic View of Event Food and BeverageChef Francois Agenbach thrives on designing food solutions that are unique and focused. Loves experimenting with food to create surprises...it looks like something familiar but tastes totally different. Learn how the Executive Chef of the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa is designing catering solutions that consider the social, environmental and health impact and allow for opportunities to engage in the design and thought process of the guest experience. Useful Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-francois-agenbach/ https://www.csiricc.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/csiricc/ https://twitter.com...2021-04-2945 minWith Regrets - Events Industry Podcast002 - Korey Troyer With RegretsKorey started in the industry back in the 90’s doing experiential marketing tours for a major beer company supporting their country music artist sponsorships. He moved on to “corporate rock-n-roll” producing shows with top artists such as the Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins and Metallica.When Korey started freelancing, he found a small niche in special event permitting and pop up retail. This side step gave him opportunities to work with a whole new set of brands really hone his project management skills.Show production called him back and he was again...2021-04-2750 minEating at a MeetingWhat Food Safety Means for Those with Celiac DiseaseHaving celiac disease means you need to be diligent about what you eat ALL THE TIME. Although the disease is manageable and treatable with a completely gluten-free diet, it can be overwhelming with the considerable lifestyle changes it requires when eating at home, at restaurants and at events. Safe food handling, preparation, storage and service is a necessity. In this episode, Margaret Clegg, author of MI Gluten Free Gal, will share her "hands-on" experience of living with celiac disease for almost two decades and what food safety means to her and the millions of other people living...2021-04-2741 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL025 - Performing a Hard Reset on Life: How One Engineer Went From Rock Bottom To True HappinessAn interview with engineer, author, and TedX speaker Michael Tranmer on how the sudden end of his marriage forced a reset in his life, and how he found happiness.2021-04-2647 minEating at a MeetingCreating Earthy-friendly Eating ExperiencesWould you have ever thought that the food and beverage ordered for your event could impact the environment? When I first became a planner 30 years ago...no way. It never crossed my mind nor was it discussed by my bosses. Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues, prompted the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that same year. Twenty years later, Earth Day was a global event celebrated by more than 140 countries. Today, more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries work together to drive positive action for our planet. In...2021-04-2246 min
The CSEP PodcastBonus Episode: Kate AndrewsBonus Episode with Kate Andrews, CSEP-CEP, CSEP-HPS! Kate is the Chair of the CSEP Professional Standards Program® and helps guide the policies for the certifications and specializations offered by CSEP. Kate is the chair of the Personal Fitness Trainer Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and assists in the development of resources to support certified members in their practice. She is passionate about physical movement and emotional well being as a preventive and prescriptive method for enhancing wellness.
In this bonus episode, Host Alan Selby and guest Kate Andrews discuss the development of the CSEP Hi...2021-04-2011 minEating at a MeetingEncouraging Healthier, More Inclusive Food Choices with Laura Lee CascadaLaura Lee Cascada is the Campaigns Director for the Better Food Foundation, where she works to make institutional food menus more inclusive and sustainable through an innovative strategy called DefaultVeg. She has over a decade of experience in environmental and food advocacy and has helped major brands like Starbucks, Subway, and Nestle introduce plant-based options to their menus. She has a master's degree in environmental policy from Johns Hopkins University. DefaultVeg resource guide: https://res.cloudinary.com/hyjvcxzjt/image/upload/v1578002945/resource/default-veg-resource-guide.pdf One-of-a-kind recipe tool, the largest all-plant-based recipe search engine on the...2021-04-2034 minWith Regrets - Events Industry Podcast001 - Nems Scarim With RegretsNems Scarim is on With Regrets!Nems dreams of a world where clothing comes out of a suitcase perfectly pressed, champagne is made from a Soda Stream machine, and naps are required for all adults.Nems lives in Orting, Washington with her husband who she met 27 years ago at Washington State University. Their two sons are also attending WSU, along with all of their money.Tune in as Nems shares some hysterical stories and insight from her decades in the events industry, plays two truths and a lie with Stephanie and T...2021-04-2049 minWith Regrets - Events Industry Podcast000 - These Are Our RegretsJoin two industry veterans as they venture out in the virtual world to scour the depths for some of the most humorous and darkest stories from their experiences in the Live Events Industry. An expert in event production and management, Stephanie Jayko, CSEP joins cohost Thomas Whelan, a 20 year veteran in on and off-premise catering as they chat with relevant and hilarious guests and dive deep into the triumphs, tragedies and unexpected lessons one could only learn from working in events. 2021-04-0238 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL024 - What Teaching at MIT for 20 Years Taught This Engineer About SuccessAn interview with author, MIT instructor, and CTO Mark Herschberg on the essential skills you need to succeed as an engineering leader.2021-03-2946 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL023 - Leadership Lessons from a CTOIn today's episode, I speak with Andrew Hinkelman, founder of Priority-1 Group, and former CTO of Parametric, about leadership and management in the technical world, and how to set yourself up for success as a leader in tech.2021-03-2243 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 21: Derek HansenAlan Selby hosts Sprint Coach Derek Hansen in Episode 21! Derek is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist that has been working with athletes all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports. He worked as the Head...2021-03-1654 min
Making Kinnections - Kinesiology PodcastRichard Bucciarelli, R. Kin, MS, CSCS, CSEP-CCEP - Sports ScientistRichard Bucciarelli, R. Kin - Sports ScientistRichard Bucciarelli, MS, B.Kin., R.Kin, CSCS, CSEP-CEP, USSF “A”, is a professional fitness coach, sports scientist and coach educator, and the owner of Speed Training, a sport-specific strength and conditioning company in Toronto. Richard has worked at some of the highest levels in the sport of soccer, both in Canada and internationally, including the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Teams and the Toronto FC Academy. Richard is presently completing his PhD in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences with a specialty in biomechanics of speed and acceleration training in soccer...2021-03-1539 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL022 - Managing Brilliant JerksIn today's episode, I interview Dr. Katrina Burrus about the challenges technical experts face when moving in to management, the importance of cultural fit, and the kinds of skills you need to succeed as a manager.2021-03-1340 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 20 - Duncan FrenchEpisode 20 of CSEP Podcast features Dr. Duncan French. Dr. French is globally recognized as a leading expert and has over 20 years of experience working with elite professional and Olympic athletes. Duncan is the vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI), and is responsible for directing performance interfaces to approximately 600 athletes, as well as managing the state of the art high-performance facilities in Las Vegas. He earned his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut in 2004 with research interests in the optimization of human performance, neuroendocrine responses to resistance training, strength diagnostics, and the mechanisms of...2021-02-1259 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL021 - From the Shop Floor to the Corner OfficeIn this week’s episode, I interview Josh Mathias, the Managing Director at the Hythe Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm from the UK on leadership, management, and his ascent from the shop floor to the corner office.2021-02-0629 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 19 - Kari SchneiderEpisode 19 with Performance Coach Kari Schneider! Kari is the owner and founder of Empower Conditioning, a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a CSEP-CEP, a Technical Level 2 Olympic Lifting Coach and a certified Athletic Therapist. Over her 25 year career, Kari has trained top Olympic and Professional athletes and also worked with chronic pain patients and surgical rehabilitation. She is passionate about making a lasting positive difference in people's lives and is paving the way for more female strength coaches in high performance.
In this episode, Kari explains her journey as a female strength and conditioning coach, opening her o...2021-01-1833 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL020 - Five Things They Don't Tell You When You Become an Engineering ManagerIn this week’s episode, I share five things that nobody tells you when you transition into engineering management. It's a summary of the biggest lessons learned in my own career, and how to put them to work for you.2021-01-1627 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 18- Matt BrownAlan Selby hosts Calgary Flames Mental Performance Coach Dr. Matt Brown. Dr. Brown is in his 3rd year working with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League and has over 20 years experience working with Olympic and professional athletes. This episode discusses all things related to mental performance; from self talk and how to use it to your advantage, working with the emotional side of athletes, and offers some techniques to employ to regulate “game time” emotions.
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CSEP Memb...2020-12-1536 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL019 - How to future-proof your engineering careerIn this week’s episode, I share three strategies for future-proofing your career so that you can move forward with confidence, even in a pandemic.
You’ll hear advice on gaining career clarity, beating impostor syndrome, and establishing yourself as a leader, along with my co-host Jeff Perry.2020-12-111h 15Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL018 – One Engineer’s Mission to Make 1 Billion People HappierIn this week’s episode, I Interview Steve Foran, a progressional engineer whose career took a major turn nearly 15 years ago, when he launched a company to help make people happier through gratitude.
Steve’s mission is simple, yet incredibly daunting: Make 1 Billion Happier People.
I ask Steve about the importance of his mission, how gratitude helps leaders, and what engineering managers can do today to start practicing gratitude each and every day.2020-11-2544 minWith Regrets - Events Industry PodcastI'll Do It, But It Costs Extra with catering executive Ken Barrett-SweetDavid & Thomas speak with Boston, MA catering executive and long-time industry veteran Ken Barrett-Sweet about some of the WILD and borderline illegal situations brought on to us by our event industry clients and play the NSFW version of the TikTok favorite "put a finger down". Between staff fornicating, bride contraband requests, and a ... downright sh** situation, these real-life scenarios provide the laughs that we can all unfortunately relate to!2020-11-2456 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastThe CIA's Guide to Making Engineers MiserableIn this episode, I explore a WWII-era guide to "Simple Sabotage" published by the CIA's predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services. It explains how disgruntled citizens of foreign nations can do little things to be disruptive and cause trouble.
As it so happens, the section on disrupting the way organizations work reads like a modern organization's playbook. Without realizing it, the modern workplace looks almost designed to disrupt the normal operations of a business.
I focus on five of the most common sabotaging behaviours that I see in the workplace today and offer ideas on how...2020-11-1724 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 17: Jeff OsadecJeff Osadec, MKin, CSEP-CEP and CSCS joins us for Episode 17! Jeff has coached for the past 15 years working with athletes both development and national level. He holds degrees in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Manitoba and a Masters in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. Jeff joined the Canadian Sport Institute full time in the fall of 2011 as a strength coach and physiologist. He is certified CSEP-CEP and as a strength and conditioning coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In this episode, Jeff discusses the development of the CSEP High Performance Specialization™ an...2020-11-1358 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to give useful feedback without it being awkward for everybodyIn this episode, I interview Pam Scott, Founder of MentorLoft.com, about feedback. We discuss common problems that she sees in her coaching practice and gives practical guidance on how to address those problems.
See the full show notes at https://www.engineeringandleadership.com/episode16.2020-11-0928 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 16: Virginie TremblayVirginie is a strength and conditioning coach with Tennis Canada at the National Canadian Tennis Centre in Montreal. Virginie has a Masters degree in Sport Physiology from the University of Montreal and she is currently working with athlete Bianca Andreescu. Virginie is presenting the Exercise Professionals Workshop “The high performance environment for a female fitness coach ” at CSEP 2020. This episode discusses her journey as a tennis player and how she has grown into her career, identifying players needs, and her presentation at the CSEP 2020 virtual conference in October.
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Contact memberships@csep.ca for a...2020-10-0845 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL015 - The Art of PrioritizationIn this episode, I give a sneak peak into my engineering productivity course and give away five of my best tips to help engineers prioritize their work.2020-09-2721 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastLeadership, Writing, And Side Projects With Engineer And Author Matthew G. DickIn this episode, I have a conversation with Matthew G. Dick, author of SEED: A Hard Science Fiction Novel about Survival, Colonization, and Leadership. Matthew is an experienced engineering manager who recently completed his first novel. He shares his experience writing the book, how he balanced work with a major side project, and how he has developed his own leadership skills through the experience.2020-09-2032 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 15 - Stuart PhillipsHost Alan Selby discusses nutrition for high performance athletes with Dr. Stuart Phillips. Dr. Phillips is a protein and nutrition expert out of McMaster University, department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletomuscle health and is the director of the McMaster Centre of Nutrition, exercise and health research, and physical activity centre of excellence.
This episode focuses on nutrition geared towards high performance athletes, basic nutritional recommendations, game day nutrition and much more!
Contact memberships@csep.ca for any questions on this episode, and to learn more ab...2020-09-1646 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL013 - How To Find Your Dream Engineering Job (Even During A Pandemic)In this episode, I interview Sol Rosenbaum of theengineeringmentor.com about strategies for finding your next engineering job, especially during a pandemic. We cover modern job search techniques, networking, using LinkedIn, interview skills, and much more.2020-09-1229 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL012 – 8 Simple Strategies To Master Your InboxIn this episode, I provide 8 of the specific strategies I use to process email, keep my inbox clean, and focus more time on what really matters - getting work done.2020-08-3025 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL011 - Beating Impostor Syndrome with Jeff PerryIn this episode, I discuss impostor syndrome with Jeff Perry from morethan-engineering.com. We dig in to what it is, how it affects engineers, and how to manage it if you're ever faced with it in your own career.2020-08-2429 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL010 - Recognition: The Superpower You Didn't Know You HadIn this episode, I discuss the the importance of recognition, how it can influence your engineering team for the better, the risks of not recognizing your engineers, and simple - yet effective - ways to recognize people, even during a pandemic.2020-08-1927 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 14: Ryan Van AstenRyan Van Asten, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Calgary Flames, joins host Alan Selby to discuss his career progression, training philosophies and advice for young training coaches who want to becoming involved in the National Hockey League. Ryan is in his sixth season with the Calgary Flames, coordinating the overall strength and conditioning and sport science programs for the team. Prior to joining the Calgary Flames, Ryan spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, as their strength and conditioning coach-winning 2 Stanley cups in 2012 and 2014. He has also been the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for...2020-08-1432 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL009 - 4 Reasons Going Off-Grid Will Supercharge Your MindIn this episode, I discuss the value of disconnecting and getting away. Disrupting your normal work habits to make time and space to think deeply can yield wonderful results in terms of generating new and innovative ideas. Everyone needs time away from the office.2020-08-0919 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL008 - The Life-changing Magic of Saying NoIn today’s episode, we talk about the life-changing magic of saying no - the most powerful word in your professional vocabulary.2020-08-0122 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL007 - The Honest Truth About When Engineers Can LeadIn this episode, I explore the difference between management and leadership and explain how engineers can lead at any stage in their career. I also give concrete examples of how you can lead no matter what career stage you're in.2020-08-0124 min
Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL 006 - (Re)Introduction to the Engineering and Leadership PodcastIn this episode, we relaunch the podcast and tell you a bit about what to expect in the coming weeks.2020-08-0111 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 13- Syl LemelinHost Alan Selby sits down with Syl Lemelin, Supervisor of the Fitness and Active Lifestyle Unit of the Edmonton Police Services. Syl has over 20 years experience in police fitness, personal training and strength conditioning. He oversees the physical abilities testing of police applicants, recruits, and fitness assessment of sworn members. Before working with the Edmonton Police Services, Syl worked as a Division Fitness and Lifestyle Advisor for the RCMP in Manitoba and Nunavut. He assisted in the development of the ERTPARE- a special tactical physical abilities evaluation for SWAT members.
Syl is a CSEP-CEP, Certified Strength and C...2020-07-2442 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 12: Daniel NobleWarning: This podcast episode contains explicit language. You may wish to mute your audio at the 2:50 minute, the 28:00 minute and the 35:00 minute marks.
Host Alan Selby sits down with his mentor Daniel Noble, Athletic Development Coach at the Hill Academy and owner of Noble Sports and Performance. Dan specializes in fostering the development of elite athletes through a process that focuses on mastering efficient movement patterns, mechanics and creating sustainable, adaptable athletes. He believes in training movement over muscle and has worked with a number of elite National Hockey League, National Lacrosse League and National Collegiate Athlete...2020-06-111h 03The CSEP PodcastEpisode 11 - Gabrielle FundaroDr. Gabrielle Fundaro, gastrointestinal health professional and Nutrition Coach at Renaissance Periodization, discusses gut health and the importance of the gut in high performance training. As well, Dr. Fundaro address's myths surrounding gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome.
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2020-05-1549 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 10: Scott WillgressWe're excited to release Season 2 of the CSEP Podcast: High Performance and the role of exercise science with Scott Willgress. Scott is the Strength and Conditioning coach at the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic and an educator at Dalhousie University. Host Alan Selby discusses how Scott adapts his training tools when working with athletes from various individual and team-based sports, decentralized training while athletes are away at school and presenting data back to athletes in simple yet informative manner. Join us this season as we explore more about high performance and exercise science.
Contact memberships@csep.ca for a...2020-04-1632 minThe CSEP PodcastBonus EpisodeIn this host-delivered episode, Lauren Jenkinson reflects on Season 1 takeaways on mentorship, and shares her experience from the Mentorship workshop at CSEP 2019. Lauren elaborates with key tips on how to get the most out of attending conferences, and how to connect, network, and secure mentors that will last throughout your career.
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2020-03-2712 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 8: Greg WellsIn the final episode of the season, Dr. Greg Wells, scientist in the Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children, Author, public speaker and performance physiologist who has built a brand that authentically shows his professional passions and own experiences as an athlete. Dr. Wells explains how he was shaped by mentorship in his adult life and shares insights gained from a serious injury in his teens to navigating undergrad through his Ph D., travelling to other countries and finding his groove working on multimedia content while maintaining an active lifestyle.
Contact memberships@csep.ca for a...2020-03-1251 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 7: Maureen MacDonald & Stuart PhillipsHost Lauren Jenkinson sits down with McMaster power couple Dr. Maureen MacDonald (Dean of the Faculty of Science at McMaster University) and Dr. Stuart Phillips (Director of the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence, Director of the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Health Research) to discuss their journey through academia, mentorship, and how they landed in their present day positions. Both previous recipients of the CSEP Mentorship Award in Honour of Enzo Cafarelli, Dr. MacDonald and Dr. Phillips explain the lessons they have learned, the importance of "letting your mistakes be apart of the journey" and teamwork.
C...2020-02-1330 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 6: Paul Zehr and Greg PearceyDr. Paul Zehr, CSEP-CEP and his mentee Dr. Greg Pearcey, CSEP-CEP discuss the importance of mentorship for everybody and how Dr. Zehr inspired Greg when he was a PhD student. Plus a contest announcement!
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2020-01-0944 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 5- Fabian RayneEntrepreneurship from the eyes of Fabian Rayne, CSEP-CEP and owner of Fab Your Life Inc. Taking a more traditional approach to becoming an entrepreneur, Fabian set out to start his own business and watched it grow! Host Lauren Jenkinson discusses how he went from a startup in his father's basement to owning and operating a multidisciplinary clinic and managing a team of staff.
Contact memberships@csep.ca for any questions on this episode.2019-12-1241 min
The Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business205 THE NEXT LEVEL: JENNIFER STEIN Discusses JOE GOLDBLATT - Event Industry Pioneer and Founder, ILEA & CSEP ProgramJennifer Stein, welcome back to The Next Level! Jennifer is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Destination I Do Magazine, which is found at newsstands in all fifty states and twelve counties. She also publishes a daily blog, consults, and custom publishes. Joe Goldblatt is a true pioneer of the event industry; he owned The Wonder Company for over 20 years before selling it. He has written, edited, or co-authored 38 books, including the first textbook in the event industry. Joe has taught over 10,000 students in his teaching career and founded ISES, now known as ILEA. He also created the...2019-11-2029 minThe Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business204 JOE GOLDBLATT: Event Industry Pioneer and Founder, ILEA & CSEP ProgramThe Wedding Biz welcomes Joe Goldblatt to the show. Joe is a true pioneer and icon of the event industry; he owned The Wonder Company for over 20 years before selling it. He has written, edited, or co-authored 38 books, including the first textbook in the event industry. He founded ISES, the International Special Events Society that is now known as ILEA, the International Live Events Association, and created the CSEP Program, Certified Special Events Professional. And as a teacher, Joe taught over 10,000 students. Joe believes that we need to spend time working on our businesses as well as...2019-11-1841 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 4: Michelle Mottola & Taniya NagpalMentoring in academia with Dr. Michelle Mottola (University of Western) and Taniya Nagpal! Listen to topics like navigating a masters program, the importance of determining if a Masters/PhD is right for you and what professors are looking for from student mentees.
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2019-11-0742 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 3: Justin AchatOwner of KINETEX Health Justin Achat, CSEP-CEP discusses his "accidental" entrepreneurship. Through a series of referrals, Justin went from working a 9-5 regular job to starting his own business.
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2019-11-0537 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 2: Patrick WatersHost Lauren Jenkinson discusses the importance of being a mentor and mentee with multitalented Paralympian Patrick Waters, CSEP-CEP. Patrick explains how he feels mentors have shaped his career and how he has turned the tables to give back to other members of the exercise community.
Explore our mentorship workshop at our Annual General Meeting
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2019-11-0524 minThe CSEP PodcastEpisode 1: Evelyn Foster and Nicole SandisonHost Lauren Jenkinson sits down with her mentors Evelyn Foster, R.Kin, BPHE and Nicole Sandison, MSc, HBSc HK from the UHN Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, as they discuss guiding her through her internship with the Toronto Rehab Institute and navigating the bridge from intern to hired employee.
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CSEP Members: Earn 1.5 PDC's for listening2019-11-0536 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL 005 – The engineer’s productivity formulaIn this podcast/ blog post, you’ll hear all about the formula that I’ve developed over the last decade to really improve my productivity as an engineer. It uses a three-tiered approach that makes it different from most of the strategies you read about today. Below, I list the links that I mention throughout the show […]2017-03-2511 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL 004 – The importance of money for engineersWelcome to the fourth episode of the Engineering and Leadership podcast! This episode digs into why understanding money is incredibly important for engineers, and goes into the most important thing to know about money. It would be great to get your feedback on the show. Please leave a comment at the end of the show notes […]2017-03-0500 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL 003 – Why you need to love your jobIn the show today, I go through the five top reasons you need to love your job.
The five reasons are:
1. At least a half of your waking hours spent at work, so it would be good to actually enjoy that time.
2. It will be very difficult for you to invest in your career if you don’t love your work.
3. You’ll never be truly great at what you do if you don’t love your work.
4. People who aren’t into their work don’t get promotions
5. Most importantly, you won’t feel fulfilled.2015-09-1121 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL 002 – Is it better to become CEO or a technical Guru?Welcome to the second episode of the Engineering and Leadership podcast! This episode covers whether it is better to become a manager or a technical specialist as you move forward in your career as an engineer. I cover the pros and cons of each path and help you decide which might be best for you.2015-08-2126 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL 001 – Introduction and Productivity HacksWell, I've gone and done it and started a podcast. This is the very first episode of the Engineering and Leadership Podcast. In this episode, I introduce the show, and share 5 productivity hacks that I use to squeeze more out of my week than the average engineer.2015-08-1616 min