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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.
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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-exercise
2022-02-1536 min
Engineering and LeadershipWhy Clarity is the Secret to Great Communications and Stronger TeamsDolores Hirschmann believes that clarity of message is critical to effective leadership. A leader’s team can’t buy in to a vision without first understanding it. In today’s episode, Dolores helps engineering leaders understand the importance of clarity of message, how to tell if your messaging is clear, and provides practical steps on how to improve your communications.
2022-02-0842 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastWhy Clarity is the Secret to Great Communications and Stronger TeamsDolores Hirschmann believes that clarity of message is critical to effective leadership. A leader’s team can’t buy in to a vision without first understanding it. In today’s episode, Dolores helps engineering leaders understand the importance of clarity of message, how to tell if your messaging is clear, and provides practical steps on how to improve your communications.
2022-02-0842 minEngineering and LeadershipMaking Soulless Companies a Thing of the PastRalf Specht is on a mission to rid the world of soulless companies. On today’s episode, he explains why it’s good for business for a company to have soul, and gives great advice on how to reinvigorate your organization with the “Soul System”.
2022-02-0150 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastMaking Soulless Companies a Thing of the PastRalf Specht is on a mission to rid the world of soulless companies. On today’s episode, he explains why it’s good for business for a company to have soul, and gives great advice on how to reinvigorate your organization with the “Soul System”.
2022-02-0150 minEngineering and LeadershipBusiness Engineering: How teaching engineers business skills can transform your organizationDuncan Oyevaar believes in the power of business engineering. He has seen that organizations can dramatically improve themselves by equipping their engineers with excellent business skills, and he’s got the data to prove it. Today, we talk about why engineers need to understand a business’ financials, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and the importance of listening to your staff.
2022-01-2459 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastBusiness Engineering: How teaching engineers business skills can transform your organizationDuncan Oyevaar believes in the power of business engineering. He has seen that organizations can dramatically improve themselves by equipping their engineers with excellent business skills, and he’s got the data to prove it. Today, we talk about why engineers need to understand a business’ financials, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and the importance of listening to your staff.
2022-01-2459 minEngineering and LeadershipFrom One Day to Day One: The Future of Engineering and LeadershipIn this special edition, I tease the next episodes of the show and make a major announcement about the future of the Engineering & Leadership project.
2022-01-1718 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastFrom One Day to Day One: The Future of Engineering and LeadershipIn this special edition, I tease the next episodes of the show and make a major announcement about the future of the Engineering & Leadership project.
2022-01-1718 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
2022-01-1421 min
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 minEngineering and LeadershipFrom CEO to Master Coach: The Story of one Engineer's Mission to Empower OthersJoseph Seiler has spent his career helping engineers do incredible work by empowering them and stepping back to let them do incredible work - first as the president and CEO of his own company, and today as a Master Certified Coach. Joseph's experience provides incredible lessons learned for engineering managers of all stripes, most especially the value of coaching as an engineering manager.
2021-11-0356 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastFrom CEO to Master Coach: The Story of one Engineer's Mission to Empower OthersJoseph Seiler has spent his career helping engineers do incredible work by empowering them and stepping back to let them do incredible work - first as the president and CEO of his own company, and today as a Master Certified Coach. Joseph's experience provides incredible lessons learned for engineering managers of all stripes, most especially the value of coaching as an engineering manager.
2021-11-0356 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to get your Engineering Teams to Take Ownership and Stay Curious (and why it'll save your company)Peter Drucker, the father of modern management thinking once said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." That wasn't a knock on how important strategy is, rather, he's emphasizing the importance that culture plays within an organization.
Today's guest would share that sentiment. Today, I speak with Dan Langevin, the CTO of Vericred about the role culture plays in a technical organization, and specifically about the importance of both accountability and curiosity for Vericred's engineering team.
2021-10-2646 minEngineering and LeadershipHow to get your Engineering Teams to Take Ownership and Stay Curious (and why it'll save your company)Peter Drucker, the father of modern management thinking once said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." That wasn't a knock on how important strategy is, rather, he's emphasizing the importance that culture plays within an organization.
Today's guest would share that sentiment. Today, I speak with Dan Langevin, the CTO of Vericred about the role culture plays in a technical organization, and specifically about the importance of both accountability and curiosity for Vericred's engineering team.
2021-10-2646 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to instantly make your meetings shorter, more productive, and less painfulMeetings are a fact of organizational life. The fact that so few of us have ever been trained to run excellent meetings is a bit of a shock. We all know they're needed, and we all know they're mostly painful and wasteful. If you follow even a few of the ideas in this episode, you and your team will be more engaged, efficient, and effective in your work.
2021-10-1935 minEngineering and LeadershipHow to instantly make your meetings shorter, more productive, and less painfulMeetings are a fact of organizational life. The fact that so few of us have ever been trained to run excellent meetings is a bit of a shock. We all know they're needed, and we all know they're mostly painful and wasteful. If you follow even a few of the ideas in this episode, you and your team will be more engaged, efficient, and effective in your work.
2021-10-1935 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to become a better leader by letting goOne of the struggles many engineering leaders have is knowing how and when to let go and allow their teams to move forward with their daily work. It can be incredibly difficult to know how to transition from working in the team to working on the team. This leads to micromanagement, impaired performance, and a dearth of leadership and direction.
Luckily, Peter Docker addresses this exact problem in his new book, Leading from the Jumpseat: How to create extraordinary opportunities by handing over control. In today's episode, I speak with Peter about his new book, the importance of letting go...
2021-10-1351 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to find (or become) an engineering mentorMentorship in the world of engineering is an incredible tool. It helps those being mentored improve job performance, satisfaction, and achievement of long-term goals. For the mentor, it helps connect with earlier stage professionals, organize their thoughts and frameworks around their work, and gives them a chance to give back. Finding or becoming and engineering mentor is a brilliant move at any point in your engineering career.
2021-09-2744 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastDemystifying Sales and Selling for EngineersSales and business development are key skills for engineers who want to grow in their careers. For many senior engineers and engineering managers, helping to grow their company through new business is an absolute necessity. In this episode, you'll learn what sales is really all about, why it's important for your growth, and why you already have a lot of the skills needed to be great at helping to grow your engineering firm.
2021-08-3050 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL036 - Culture of excellence: How to build brilliant engineering teams through incredible cultureCulture is the glue that holds an organization together. It's the unwritten, ethereal rules of engagement - the collection of "how things work around here". Today, I speak with Mark Kinsella, VP of Engineering at Opendoor about organizational culture: what it is, why it's important to engineering organizations, and how to drive excellence through excellent engineering culture.
2021-08-0341 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL035 - Women In Engineering: Combating Bias and Redefining Success for a Better FutureIn today's interview, I speak with Stephanie Slocum, author of She Engineers and founder of Engineers rising about supporting women in engineering through addressing unconscious bias, redefining success and creating a better, more inclusive future.
2021-07-191h 05
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 minEngineering 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 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 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 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: @angrychefgrrr
2021-06-1557 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 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 minWith 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 02With 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Contact memberships@csep.ca for any questions on this episode, and to learn more about upcoming podcasts.
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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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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!
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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.
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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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2020-05-1549 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.
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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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2020-03-2712 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.
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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.
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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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2020-01-0944 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.
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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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2019-11-0742 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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2019-11-0537 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.
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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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2019-11-0536 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