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The Coach's CornerLove & Like: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters in Life & WorkLove and Like—two words we use often, sometimes interchangeably. But they’re not the same. One speaks to the essence of a person; the other, to our preferences. One builds enduring connection—transformational in nature. The other can be fleeting and merely transactional. Understanding the difference can change how we lead, relate, and live.In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle but powerful distinction between love and like—and why it matters in leadership, relationships, and self-awareness. Join me on The Coach’s Corner as I make the complex simple, the simple meaningful, and the meaningf...2025-07-1544 minThe Coach's CornerAI & EQ: Transforming Business and Rethinking Personal Growth with Natasha PersadAre you feeling unsure about where AI is headed—and what it means for your life, your work, and your relationships? You’re not alone. For some, AI is exciting. For others, it brings a quiet anxiety about what's next. And then there are those caught in between, wondering if AI is slowly edging out the human factor altogether.So, how do we navigate this new reality? Can we embrace technology without losing the heart of what makes us human?In this episode, we’ll explore how emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence aren’t enemies—they’re pa...2025-07-011h 08The Coach's CornerCompassion: The Life It Gives & How You Can Share ItOh, the world needs this... more compassion.Compassion is often misunderstood—some dismiss it as weakness, while others see it as optional. But the truth is, compassion is power—silent, strategic, and transformational. It doesn’t tear down; it builds. And when practiced well, it strengthens teams, deepens relationships, and fosters a thriving culture.Yet, many overlook the power they hold in their own hands. This episode will awaken you to the incredible ability you have to help and heal others. In today’s world, compassion is more essential than ever. But what does it truly lo...2025-06-1745 min
AI Works Podcast: How Leaders Use AI NowStreamlining the Future: Intelligent Automation with Alex Denley, CTO at Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges🎧 Episode Title:Streamlining the Future: Intelligent Automation with Alex Denley, CTO at Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges 🎙️ Podcast:AI Works Podcast Hosted by Richard Foster-Fletcher 🔍 Episode Overview How can colleges use intelligent automation and AI strategically to enhance student experiences, streamline operations, and achieve meaningful efficiencies? In this episode, Alex Denley, Chief Technology Officer at Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), joins Richard to share his practical insights and ambitious future plans for technology-driven transformation. Alex openly discusses:HRUC’s current initiatives, such as using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to radically imp...2025-06-0948 minThe Coach's CornerSetting Boundaries: 10 Keys to Protecting Your Energy, Health & WellbeingFeeling stretched too thin? Exhausted from saying “yes” too often? Drained by relationships that take more than they give? The solution isn’t more time—it’s better boundaries.Boundaries aren’t just about keeping things out—they’re about protecting what matters most. In this episode, we’ll explore how setting clear limits can help you safeguard your energy, strengthen relationships, and create space for real growth.Let’s prioritize your well-being and reclaim your power—together. Join me for this show.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/...2025-06-0343 minThe Coach's CornerThe Healing Power of CQ: How Cultural Intelligence Can Deepen Your Connections & Reconcile Your Relationships with Guest: Loren Rosario-MaldonadoNew times demand new approaches—not just in leadership but in how we connect with others. Today’s relationships, whether in the workplace, at home, or within our communities, require a deeper level of awareness and adaptability—what Loren Rosario-Maldonado calls Cultural Intelligence (CQ).Much like leadership must transcend departments and titles, Cultural Intelligence enables individuals to break past surface-level connections and understand the nuances that shape interactions in a globally interconnected world. No one comes to the table unaffected by personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, or external influences, and leaders who acknowledge this reality can foster stronger, more m...2025-05-201h 23The Coach's CornerRekindle the Flame – 9 Ways to Stop BurnoutAn occasional rough morning is understandable, but when it becomes a pattern, it can drain your passion, weaken your resilience, and strain your relationships.If you find yourself asking, “Why can't I get going?” or “Why do I just not care?”—it might not be simple exhaustion. You may be experiencing burnout.In this episode of The Coach's Corner, we dive into the roots of burnout, its consequences, and, most importantly, nine actionable ways to prevent it. If you want to maintain your energy throughout the day—and throughout life—this episode is for you.To learn...2025-05-0643 minThe Coach's CornerMaking a Life and Not a Living at Work – Revisited: How to Create Community and Leave a LegacyIt’s something many of us wonder—can our work be more than just a paycheck? Can it become a place where we truly connect, uncover meaning, and build a supportive community? And maybe even leave a legacy that matters. This episode dives into that possibility.Join me as I sit down with Kay Dag-Ellams to explore the art of creating a fulfilling work life, building real connections, and discovering purpose within our professional communities. Tune in to learn how to make a life—not just a living—while building community and leaving a lasting legacy....2025-04-221h 20The Coach's CornerHolistic Leadership: How to Lead for the Whole Person in the 21st Century of WorkNew times demand new leadership approaches. Today's leadership calls for a holistic perspective—what I call 'Holistic Leadership: Leadership for the whole person.' This phrase reflects my observations of the modern workplace.Leaders can no longer limit their influence to work, departments, or branches. Leadership must transcend the workplace and connect to the lives of their teams, as far as those teams allow. After all, no one comes to work unaffected by life outside of it.To ignore this reality would be naive. We are deeply interconnected as a global village, and the fact th...2025-04-0845 minThe Coach's CornerMaking Pillow Talk: How to Be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Conversation with Robin WilsonHave you heard of pillow talk? If not, let me break it down. Pillow talk refers to the intimate, relaxed conversations shared between partners while lying in bed—typically before falling asleep or after waking up. It's a moment of vulnerability, connection, and open communication, where people feel at ease discussing personal thoughts, feelings, or even lighthearted topics.But what happens when the pillow stops being a bridge for conversation and becomes a barrier of contention? When it feels like an insurmountable wall separating you from your beloved? How can couples preserve that intimacy?Join me...2025-03-251h 13The Coach's CornerHow to keep the Main Thing—The Main Thing with Damion WrightAre you finding it tough to stay focused and keep your main goals front and center throughout the day and week? It’s so important to start your day with clarity and purpose. But let’s face it—sometimes, even with the best intentions, others try to impose their goals and values on you, pushing you in directions that don’t align with your priorities. So how do you resist that pull? How do you keep the main thing—the main thing—and ensure you're prioritizing your time on what truly matters?Distractions will happen; that’s life. But when...2025-03-1148 minThe Coach's Corner5 Things You May Not Have Thought Of That Keep Your Focus & Rob Your Focus During the Day!Are you struggling to stay energized and focused throughout the day? You’re not alone! While occasional distractions are inevitable, consistent loss of focus can hinder your productivity and well-being. In this episode, we’ll explore five things that break our focus and five things that help us keep it. This episode is designed to wake you up and help you maintain your focus.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/a...2025-02-2540 min
Promoting and Protecting Naturopathy - an ANMA Podcast26. Food is Medicine: The Power of Enzymes & Vascular Health with Denley Fowlke, Sun NutritionToday, we’re joined by a special guest to discuss Vascular Defense. Denley Fowlke, a passionate health food researcher, raw food enthusiast, and co-founder of SunNutrition. Sun Nutrition is a valued exhibitor at the ANMA Convention. SunNutrition is committed to supporting optimal health, longevity, and performance through powerful, nature-based formulations.Denley started his path to nutrition at a young age when he’d become quite ill due to lifestyle choices. When his doctor gave him 6 months to live he changed his diet habits completely. Years later, he was able to take everything he’d learned regarding nutrition, and wit...2025-02-1442 minThe Coach's CornerGet Up: 5 Things to Wake You Up to Start Your DayAre you struggling to jumpstart your mornings and stay energized throughout the day? Starting your day the right way is crucial if you're looking to accomplish your big goals for the year. Each morning is a step toward that desired direction.While occasional bad starts are inevitable, consistently poor beginnings can hinder your overall productivity and well-being. In this episode, we'll explore five transformative habits that can revolutionize your morning routine. Get UP! Get going! Prepare to supercharge your mornings and unlock your full potential to tackle the day!To learn more...2025-02-1133 minThe Coach's CornerHow to Make Your Resolutions Become Real in 3D with These 3-DsIt’s a common struggle for many of us: we make resolutions with the best intentions, only to find them slipping through our fingers as the year progresses. Why is it so hard to keep our resolutions? The answer lies in our approach. Too often, we treat resolutions like holiday wishes, vague hopes tossed into the air with no real plan to catch them. This podcast is here to change that. Join us as we delve into the art and science of making resolutions that stick. We’ll explore practical strategies and actionable tips to turn your resol...2025-01-2837 minThe Coach's CornerThe Coach’s Corner – Top Hits of 2024: Part 2 of 2Last year has been an amazing year for The Coach’s Corner. As we delved into topics you wondered about or even worried about, we tackled them head-on, offering practical advice to support you in this ring of life. Our aim is to make you confident to get in there and be your best self. We had several guests and co-coaches on the show to share their tips. We will be looking at these top hits from the various interviews we did. Join us in this podcast, Part 2, to relive those knockouts of success....2025-01-141h 07The Coach's CornerThe Coach’s Corner – Top Hits of 2024: Part 1 of 2This has been an amazing year for The Coach’s Corner. As we delved into topics you wondered about or even worried about, we tackled them head-on, offering practical advice to support you in this ring of life. Our aim is to make you confident to get in there and be your best self.We had several guests and co-coaches on the show to share their tips. We will be looking at these top hits from the various interviews we did. We’ll begin with Part 1 of our 2-part series of Top Hits of 2024. Join us on this...2024-12-3148 minThe Coach's Corner3 Questions You May Be Thinking About This Holiday – And How to Best Answer ThemThe holidays are back, and you may be wrestling with some tough questions. They are swirling around in your head like an ongoing hamster wheel. These questions come to the fore because of the nature of the holidays. Where we should see fun, all we see is dread, sadness, or maybe anger. You don’t know how to deal with the emotional turmoil. This season may have a lot of ups, but it also has a lot of downs.If that’s you, this podcast is for you.If that’s your loved one, then this p...2024-12-2339 minThe Coach's CornerConflict of Identity & Role in the Home: Ways for Men to Discover, Adapt, and Balance the Integrity of Masculinity and Femininity in Their Marriage and Intimate PartnershipMasculinity has been a hot topic lately. It’s been hotly debated how a man should express his masculinity not only outside the home but also inside the home, where it should be safe. Many times, men are left to their own devices as they continue to struggle to connect with women and vice versa.The key problem of misunderstanding that leads to conflict impacts both men and women. Conflict is not only outside of the home but also inside the home, the place that should be our safe landing spot—our safe space. One reason for the...2024-12-101h 12The Coach's CornerDon’t Despise Small Victories: 4 Ways to Enjoy More of the Beauty of LifeHave you ever paused to truly appreciate the small victories in your life? When you do, you realize that every little achievement is humbling, compelling you to acknowledge the progress you’ve made. This realization brings forth a sense of gratitude, where joy flows like a bubbling stream.In contrast, focusing only on big achievements and feeling entitled to immediate success leads to stress and disappointment. At that point, life feels like a constant struggle, not a series of wins. Are you struggling to see the beauty in small victories, to view them as significant? Are you fr...2024-11-1942 minThe Coach's CornerThe Future is Clear: It's Cloudy - How to Help Parents & Leaders to Rethink Education for the Next GenerationIf you’re a parent with a child in high school, you might be wondering what the future holds. As soon as you start thinking about it, the worry creeps in—sweaty palms, biting nails. What will the future be like for them? The days of a clear path are gone. No more straightforward formula for success: Go to university, do well on your tests, graduate, get a job and home. The end. That’s no longer the story. The story has changed, and the ending will be different if our children aren’t prepared for the future.How...2024-11-051h 06
Profoundly PointlessHaunted House Designer John DenleyHaunted House Designer John Denley knows what scares you. For more than 30 years he’s been designing and building Haunted Houses for Theme Parks, Casinos and major attractions all over the world. We talk the secret to a great Haunted House, the best Haunted Houses in the world and what scares people more than anything else. Then, we countdown the Top 5 Noodles Dishes.John Denley: 01:24Pointless: 21:02Top 5 Noodle Dishes: 35:09Contact the ShowJohn Denley We...2024-10-2349 minThe Coach's CornerDid You Remember Your Homework: How to best support your Neurodivergent Child in All Stages with Dr. Tiffany JamiesonWhen you hear about neurodiversity, what comes to mind? Some of you might think "different." Some might say "I don’t know." Others could even say "superpower." Whatever your answer, this episode is for you as we’ll explore all three perspectives.As we grow more knowledgeable about neurodiversity, we're uncovering the unique gifts that neurodiverse individuals bring to the table. Many of our top entrepreneurs and business leaders, like Richard Branson, Barbara Corcoran, Steve Jobs, Angela Henderson, and Elon Musk, have openly shared their neurodiversity. On a more personal level, leaders at schools need to wake up...2024-10-221h 09The Coach's CornerSeeing Life as a Gift: Ways to Enjoy More of the Beauty of LifeHave you ever paused to truly see life as a gift? When you do, you realize that everything you have received is humbling, compelling you to acknowledge a power beyond yourself. This realization brings forth a sense of gratitude, where words flow like a bubbling stream.In contrast, feeling entitled with unreasonable expectations leads to stress and disappointment. At that point, life feels like something owed to you, not a gift. Are you struggling to see the beauty of life, to view it as a gift? Are you frustrated that life isn’t unfolding the way you wa...2024-10-0844 minThe Coach's CornerLiving in a Swampy Mess – Steps to Understanding, Addressing & Surviving a Toxic Work Environment.Leaders are under increasing pressure to create workplace environments where employees feel safe and valued. A toxic work environment can severely impact an employee’s mental and physical well-being, leading to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates. It makes employees feel like they are working and living in a swamp of negativity.Wouldn’t it be great as a manager or leader to know how to identify and prevent toxicity in your workplace? Join me in this episode as we explore the concept of a toxic work environment and unpack it in ways you may not have cons...2024-09-2452 minThe Coach's CornerFinding a Home Away From Home – Learning How to Put the BE in Belonging at WorkLeaders are under increasing pressure to create workplace environments where employees feel at home. In essence, this means fostering a sense of belonging. Belonging means a home away from home. This experience has become a key factor in whether employees choose to stay or leave, even if it means passing up higher pay or promotions.Wouldn’t it be great as a manager or leader to know how to create a home away from home for your employees and team members? Belonging knows no bounds and includes your place of work and gathering to build community. Join me...2024-09-1041 minThe Coach's CornerMaking a Life And Not a Living at Work: Finding Connection & Purpose in the WorkplaceI’ve often heard that a company is not a family. While that may be true, it’s the people who make up a family. When you find your people at work and bond like a family, it makes work much more meaningful and transforms the workplace into a space where you can truly thrive.In today’s world, where opportunities for authentic connections are dwindling, the workplace might be one of the few places left where people can form these bonds out of necessity. But how do we transition from merely making a living to making a life...2024-08-2746 minThe Coach's Corner5 Lessons We Learn from the Olympics & What It Means for UsWhat are your memories of the Olympics? Which events do you look forward to the most? Is it gymnastics, swimming, track, or something else? Why do we enjoy the Games? Perhaps more importantly, what can we learn from the Olympics?In this episode, we explore the timeless lessons that the Olympic Games teach us. Although the Games come around only every four years, their principles can be applied daily, especially as situations arise. Join me as I share my insights and wisdom on the life lessons the Olympic Games demonstrate for us as we strive for gold...2024-08-1343 minThe Coach's CornerRecognize the Importance and Power of Vulnerability: Ways of Opening up to Make Others FollowIs the road to being more confident, more relatable and more influential to be more open—or even more exposed? Some say will say No but those who do will be missing the art of Vulnerability and the power it holds to change not only others but themselves and the relationships they hold on dearly.On this episode, we explore vulnerability and recognize what it is and why it’s important. Join me and my guest, Christy Pretzinger, as she shares insights on being vulnerable and the ways we can open up to ourselves and those whom we c...2024-07-3049 minThe Coach's CornerCelebrating #50 - Pausing, Reflecting and Sharing My JourneyHey, TCC Family! I’ve hit a major milestone—my 50th! 🎉 Nope. It’s neither my birthday nor our anniversary, but my 50th episode of The Coach’s Corner. And you know what, this achievement feels just as special. Many dream of starting a podcast, but fear and time often conspire against those good intentions. Yet here we are, part of the special few who’ve kept going, building a community around The Coach’s Corner.To mark this occasion, I’m putting myself in the hot seat. My wife and partner, Tajé McIntosh, will be grilling me with questions...2024-07-1653 minThe Coach's CornerKeeping Calm When Everywhere Else is Falling Apart - Part 2Remember September 11, 2001, famously known as 911—the day when the world seemed to unravel, and the unthinkable became reality. The shockwaves from the attacks on the World Trade Center reverberated globally, leaving us questioning everything we once knew. Amidst the chaos, our leaders urged calm, but it was easier said than done.Beyond the headlines, each of us faces our own 9/11 moments—those times when our personal world crumbles. These crises may go unnoticed by others, but they shake us to our core. We search for a voice to reassure us, to guide us through the...2024-07-0249 minThe Coach's CornerKeeping Calm When Everywhere Else is Falling Apart - Part 1: Learning Key Tips to Cope and Navigate Emotionally Distressing TimesRemember September 11, 2001, famously known as 911—the day when the world seemed to unravel, and the unthinkable became reality. The shockwaves from the attacks on the World Trade Center reverberated globally, leaving us questioning everything we once knew. Amidst the chaos, our leaders urged calm, but it was easier said than done.Beyond the headlines, each of us faces our own 9/11 moments—those times when our personal world crumbles. These crises may go unnoticed by others, but they shake us to our core. We search for a voice to reassure us, to guide us through the...2024-06-1850 minThe Coach's CornerHope is Not A Plan – But It's A Pulse: Ways Which Hope Can Keep You GoingOprah Winfrey once said, “Hope is not a plan.” While this statement holds true, it’s essential to recognize that hope serves as our pulse—a sign that life still flows within us. When hope wanes, we risk becoming lifeless, mere shells of ourselves. The will to carry on diminishes, and we find ourselves adrift.Hope isn’t merely a nice-to-have; it’s vital for our well-being. It keeps us youthful, inspired, and resilient. Without hope, we lose the drive to be our best selves, and in extreme cases, even the will to live.2024-06-0446 minThe Coach's CornerLiving the Renaissance Life – Steps for Pivoting Well & Recreating Your Life During Midlife Moments with Nasoan Sheftel-GomesWhat do you do when your life is falling apart? When the people you depend on seem to have walked out, leaving you alone? How do you pick up the broken pieces and start again? In a time of global change and disruptions, many lives have been unexpectedly shattered. How do you pivot and recreate your life?In this podcast, we’ll explore how to start over and recapture the best of the past to create a brighter future. Join me and my guest, Nasoan Sheftel-Gomes, as she shares insights on living the renaissance li...2024-05-2148 min
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Change is a constant in sales, a...2024-05-1140 minThe Coach's CornerReviving the Art of the Apprenticeship: Steps to Immersing Yourself in Your Chosen ProfessionIn the ever-evolving landscape of education, a familiar concept is making a triumphant return: apprenticeship. Once relegated to the annals of history, this age-old practice is now gaining traction in schools and beyond. Why the resurgence? Because theory alone cannot forge true competence. To truly excel, students must not only study their craft but also immerse themselves in it. Whether molding clay, coaxing melodies from an instrument, or perfecting a soufflé, apprenticeship breathes life into learning.But here’s the twist: this advice isn’t just for students. Life itself is our big school, and w...2024-05-071h 00
The Personal Perseverance ProjectRick Denley on Embracing Change: Insights into Leadership and Personal GrowthIn this video, join us as Rick Denley shares profound insights on embracing change, mastering leadership, and fostering personal growth. Delve into a dynamic conversation where Rick reveals the importance of being an empathetic leader, the role of grit in achieving success, and practical advice for anyone looking to reinvent themselves. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, Rick's stories and strategies will inspire you to transform challenges into opportunities and fear into motivation. Discover how to navigate personal and professional changes with courage and create a lasting impact in your life and the lives of those...2024-04-2931 minThe Coach's CornerTime is All a Child Hears: How to Make Your Time Count with Your ChildOur children are facing unprecedented challenges, and they need our support more than ever. As the U.S. Surgeon General aptly stated, these difficulties are uniquely complex and difficult to navigate. Despite our best intentions, many of us find ourselves unsure of how to help. There’s no simple solution, and the path forward is far from straightforward. But one thing is clear: it will require time and intentional effort to truly understand and connect with our children.The Surgeon General reminds us that there’s no map for this journey. The road is wind...2024-04-2350 minThe Coach's CornerAuthenticity – Can You Be Too Authentic? & How Much is Too Much?Can you be too authentic? If so, how much is too much?TMI, aka “too much information,” is when those around you feel you’re a little too real. You’re a little too open. You’re a little too authentic.In a time where our culture encourages more and more authenticity in every sphere we walk, we’re seeing tension at best and backlash at worst for those who are being authentic but not being received well by those around them.Is it a case of in...2024-04-0947 minThe Coach's CornerWe are the World: Tips for Making a Difference in Your World today!Our world is indeed grappling with immense suffering today. It feels like everywhere we look, there’s someone experiencing pain, heartache, and loss. Whether it’s on TV, social media, in our schools, or on our streets, the weight of these struggles is palpable. There’s a new epidemic, not of the lungs, but of our lives and hearts—our collective empathy and compassion seem to be infected.Many of us yearn for change, hoping that someone—politicians, professional athletes, or influential figures—will step up and make a difference. When they don’t, frustration se...2024-03-2639 minThe Coach's CornerEntering the World of Your Child: Tips for Parenting in a Changing WorldIn today’s world, parenting has become more challenging. The cacophony of competing voices, the plethora of options, and the relentless demands can overwhelm even the most well-intentioned parents. We often unwittingly contribute to this pressure by setting high expectations. But here’s the catch: we don’t always comprehend our children’s world. When we lack understanding, we inadvertently appear alien to them. So, how can we bridge this gap?Join us on this special episode of The Coach’s Corner. I’ll be in conversation with Chris Tompkins, CEO of Muskoka Woods, and Tajé McI...2024-03-121h 01
CONNECT with Sheila Botelho PodcastThe Leader's Path to Prosperity: Mastering Self-Care for Business Success - with Rick Denley - Episode 374Access The Episode Webpage here.Welcome to this Linked In Live audio replay where where my guest, Rick Denley and I discussed the important connection between Wellness, Leadership & Success in Business.Rick shares his unique experience working in organizations and with Leaders across different industries. He’s a distinguished Sales and Leadership expert, Best Selling Author of "Reinvent Yourself", a sought-after keynote speaker, and transformative coach.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leading an organization, or simply looking to to create a thriving, heal...2024-03-0630 minThe Coach's CornerLessons from Bob Marley: 7 Sayings & 7 Actions to Live ByAs many are celebrating the release of Bob Marley’s biopic, we’re reminded of the profound impact this beloved singer had on the world through his music. His journey to stardom and the wisdom he imparted continue to resonate, leaving us yearning for a brighter future where we can all unite in singing “One Love, One Heart.”Join me on this podcast as we delve into Bob Marley’s timeless sayings. Together, we’ll explore how his words can inspire and guide us in our own lives. Ya mon! Let’s dive in!...2024-02-2736 minThe Coach's CornerBridging Two Worlds: Steps to Balance the Duality of Identities with Zeina HabibHow do you connect seemingly opposing worlds? Not distant galaxies or parallel dimensions, but the ones right here on Earth. Imagine one world feeling like an alternative universe compared to the other. Yet, you’re tasked with making both these worlds your home and an integral part of your existence.Whether you’re an immigrant adapting to a new country, transitioning between jobs, or navigating diverse relationships, you find yourself bridging the familiar with the unfamiliar. It’s a delicate dance of balancing core identities—one in one setting and another in a different context...2024-02-1351 min
Shaping Our WorldGenerations in Focus: Perspectives on Leadership and Inclusion with Denley & Tajé McIntoshWelcome to Shaping Our World's Season 4 premiere! Join us for a captivating conversation with Denley and Tajé McIntosh, the visionary co-founders of RenewIQ Consulting. As parents and advocates, they share a front-row perspective on the pressing issues facing Gen Z and Generation Alpha. We explore the potential shifts in workplace culture as younger generations step into leadership roles, armed with their unique strengths. Denley and Tajé also reveal how RenewIQ's consulting techniques seamlessly integrate into family life, offering practical insights for parents. Don't miss this enlightening narrative on leadership, inclusivity, and the compelling future our children are shaping. ...2024-02-0855 minThe Coach's CornerThe Bridge of Discipline: Why This is Needed for you to Cross to Success & 10 Practical Steps to Build It. (Part 2)Are you finding yourself already losing motivation for your goals? Are you finding that re-reading your goals is not getting you back on track? In this episode, we get into Part 2 and discuss why discipline is important and offer 10 key steps to help you be more disciplined in 2024 and beyond to achieve the goals you’re looking to achieve personally or professionally.After all, many people write New Year’s resolutions with the hope that this year will be different. They set goals for themselves, only to find themselves writing the same goals again the...2024-01-3031 minThe Coach's CornerThe Bridge of Discipline: Why This is Needed for You to Cross Over to Success & 10 Practical Steps to Build It. (Part 1)Many people write New Year’s resolutions with the hope that this year will be different. They set goals for themselves, only to find themselves writing the same goals again the following year. It can feel like a never-ending cycle of progress and regression. The problem is that there seems to be progress at the beginning, but then the bridge to cross to the promised land of achievements and goals is missing. What is that bridge?The bridge is called discipline. Without discipline, it’s difficult to achieve our goals and see that pot...2024-01-1645 minThe Coach's CornerRemembering 2023 of Embracing Change & Knowing Yourself BetterHappy New Year Coach's Corner Fan! Although 2023 has now come and gone, I’m still in the spirit of giving or in this case—regifting. For this holiday episode, I’ll be taking you back to memory lane of this year with interviews I had this year with Taje McIntosh on moving through change and Jeff Harnois on knowing who you are. Taje provides executive leadership for Pearl Operational Design and RenewIQ Consulting and is an expert on change management. Jeff Harnois is the CEO of iBridged and is an expert on personality assessment. 2024-01-0248 minThe Coach's CornerRecognition: Making Some Feel Not Invisible – How to See the Worth of the Person Next to YouDuring this time of year, we can sometimes feel very much invisible. All the work we put in to help others is not always given its just due. We’re passed over or ignored. We’re not recognized for our talent or worth. We’re not noticed for our simple humanity.The holidays can be a difficult time for many people, and one of the reasons is the feeling that no one sees them. No one acknowledges them. No one recognizes them. It can be a horrible feeling when we should feel seen the most.2023-12-1951 minThe Coach's CornerHow Do You Work-Life?: Key Steps to Stopping the Burnout especially for the HolidaysDuring the pandemic, we were forced to find a new normal on how to do life. Making our home our new office caused that shift. For the first time for many, work, and life blended together. Some enjoyed it and have kept it after the pandemic. Others have said no way and prefer to keep the two separate. Many in both groups are still struggling to find that sweet spot where they feel they have hold of their life and not being tossed to and fro by work and life.As the holidays are...2023-12-0549 minThe Coach's CornerEmbracing Gratitude—Moving to Thanksgiving: Tips to Making the Most of this Time with Loved OnesIn a world filled with challenges and crises, our collective wellness faces a daunting test. The relentless exposure to negative news often leaves us emotionally adrift—caught in a whirlwind of sadness, frustration, and anger. With each passing day, hope seems to slip away.But amidst this storm, psychologists help us identify a lifeline that we easily overlook: gratitude. It’s a simple yet profound remedy—one that can elevate our spirits and reshape our outlook. Not only feeling grateful but also expressing it to others can work wonders.As we...2023-11-2141 minThe Coach's CornerWho Are you: Tips for Discovering Yourself with Jeff HarnoisHave you ever asked yourself the question, “Who am I?” Or has someone else asked you, “Who are you really?” Many people are pondering this question, and some are struggling to answer this fundamental question of their existence. It’s a question that begs the person asking, “Do I really understand myself?” Sometimes we do, but many times we don’t, and we need help to discover who we are.Think about the opportunities lost, conflicts created, and relationships that fell apart all because we didn’t take the time to “know thyself.” This is crucial to being th...2023-11-0756 minThe Coach's CornerSurviving the Rough Waters of Angry Company: Learning How to Navigate Conversations When Everyone Disagrees in 7 StepsIn these polarizing times, corporate leaders, especially executives, are expected to navigate tough conversations where they must be truthful, integral, compassionate, and wise all at once. It’s not an easy tension, and leaders are showing how much coaching they need to balance the forces in this four-point shape. They must figure out how they can create a space of understanding where their staff may not all agree but can agree to disagree agreeably.It is critical for leaders to create this space. It is also critical for leaders to have this skill. Otherwise, wo...2023-10-2454 minThe Coach's CornerMoving Through Change with Tajé McIntoshWhen was the last time you celebrated the process of change? Feeling the rhythm and joys of change is not something most people think about. Many times, moving through change brings frustration, impatience, and stress. People often curse the change taking place. But what if we embraced change? What if we had a mindset that sees change as an opportunity to thrive, not just survive? Where would it take us? Where would it take you in your career and life?This mindset can help you navigate through the discomfort of unfamiliar situations and help...2023-10-101h 00The Coach's CornerNo Guts…No Glory – The Courageous Art of Making the Right RisksMany people suffer from the pain of regret, which may be more intense than the pain of failure. Regret leaves us wondering what could have been, while failure gives us a clear answer. We can move on from failure, but not from regret. The ghost of regret haunts many of us as we march toward the end of our lives. It whispers to us: “If only you had more courage, if only you took some risks, things would be different now.” But we can’t change the past, we can only shape the future. And to do that, we need t...2023-09-2655 minThe Coach's CornerOh No - How to Cope with Heavy ChangeHave you ever faced a change that turned your life upside down? Maybe you lost your job, moved to a new country, got divorced or even lost a loved one. How did you cope with such a heavy change? Did you learn to embrace it or … resist it?In this fast-changing world, we are constantly faced with changes that challenge us in fundamental ways. However, not all changes are bad. Some changes can open up new opportunities, perspectives, and growth. Therefore, it is important to learn how to cope with heavy change and turn it...2023-09-1247 minThe Coach's CornerComplex Person vs. Complicated Person: Steps to Unknotting the Difference & Maintaining the RelationshipAre you tired of dealing with challenging people? We’ve all had our fair share of encounters with difficult individuals, and it’s completely normal to feel frustrated when we can’t seem to connect with them. But what if we could shift our mindset and see these people not as problems to be solved, but as complex individuals to be appreciated? How would that change the way we feel about them?Join me on my podcast as we explore the difference between a complex person vs. a complicated person, and discover the steps to unk...2023-08-2948 minThe Coach's CornerGroupthink or Group Sink: Steps to Disrupt the Herd MentalityGroupthink can have a significant impact on our behavior at home, in public, and in the office. It can cause people to ignore important information and ultimately lead to poor decisions. This can be damaging even in minor situations but can have much more dire consequences in certain settings. For example, in schools, the workplace or religious settings, groupthink can lead groups to ignore ethics or morals, prioritize one specific goal while ignoring countless collateral consequences, or, at worst, instigate serious harm or even death.To disrupt groupthink, there are several steps or...2023-08-1546 minThe Coach's CornerHave You Taken Your Vitamin CQ – Steps to Build Your Cultural IntelligenceMany people are learning about increasing their IQ (intelligent quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient) but many are not increasing their CQ (cultural quotient), which is their ability to connect with people who are more culturally distant from us. There is a greater need for people to get along with those who are different from us. The words of the late Stephen Covey, “Seek first to understand then to be understood,” becomes more critical to avoid continual misunderstanding that can lead to interpersonal conflict at home, intergroup conflict at work and even international conflict abroad.Toda...2023-08-0156 minThe Coach's CornerA Cup of Coffee with 2 Drops of Kindness Please – How to Offer Kindness to OthersThe world can be a cold place for many days. It only becomes colder when we lack kindness to each other. We forget that kindness is that bit of heavenly sweetness which can really make a person’s day (and ours too). Kindness can be a part of the solution in our conflicts with each other, especially on social media. Unfortunately, we’ve forgotten what kindness looks like.As our culture struggles about the values that matter to one another, one thing is evident. We believe kindness is still important. However, we don’t always...2023-07-1851 minThe Coach's CornerDon't Take It Personal - How to Take Feedback from OthersThe art of giving feedback is a skill that many learn to do, especially those who are managers. However, the reverse is not true. There is a lack of the art of receiving feedback, which paralyzes people from realizing their best selves. The trauma of receiving horrible feedback creates the fear of running away from future feedback especially if you're an employee.The reality is feedback is part of life—for better or for worse. The question is: how do we create an inner system of resilience and process of feedback, so we don’t be...2023-07-0434 minThe Coach's CornerLiving in the TensionIf you have ever played a string instrument like a guitar or violin, you know how challenging it is to get the right sound when you immediately pick it up. And this is not necessarily because you’re a bad guitarist or violinist. However, you recognize the strings on the guitar or violin need to be adjusted—tightened or loosened.When strings are too lax, the quality of sound is hindered (muffled) or not produced. The opposite is also true. If the strings are tightened too much, they will rupture and pop. A stringed inst...2023-06-2036 minThe Coach's CornerWhat Makes a Friend—a Friend? Steps to identify Your Type of FriendshipsAs we get older, we start to really focus on things that really matter to us in life. We start to prioritize our time, energy, and our relationships. We look at the people who we interact with and call friends and ask if they really are your friends. Or maybe the better question is, am I really their friend?In this podcast, we’re going to get brave and honest about those relationships we may be pretending to say are dear. What makes a friend–a friend? After this podcast, you may make diff...2023-06-0645 minThe Coach's CornerThe Power of Just a Smile: The Way a Smile Can Brighten your DayThey say Monday is the toughest day of the week. This can be for several reasons of course. However, what makes Monday all the tougher is when you can see the unhappiness on everyone else's face to start the day. It is like the Frown Central train pulled into the station on Monday with its passengers wearing their frowns as their paid ticket for travel.One wonders if a smile is too expensive to purchase or if we have forgotten the key to unlock the door of unhappiness we find on Monday and...2023-05-3047 minThe Coach's CornerIn Us, We Trust - Steps to Restoring Trust in Each OtherToday we find ourselves in a time where friends have become strangers and strangers have become enemies. Conflict abounds. Trust is none. We’ve become poor relationally speaking. Whether online or in person, the person next to us is no longer seen as our neighbour whom we can trust. What’s the impact on this fact on our work, on our relationships and maybe even more importantly, on our health? Is there any way we can build the most asset or capital in our lives, which is social, which is trust.Joi...2023-05-0934 minThe Coach's CornerThe 3 Things Your Team Needs to Remain with YouWhy are people leaving our companies? Why are people leaving your company?Do they need more money? Do they need more time off? Do they need more help? Let’s give them more money and more vacation. That’s the answer. If that’s been your response as a senior leader or response from your executive peers, well the answer may shock you.In this next podcast, I’ll talk about the 3 things your team needs for them to remain and stay in your organization. And believe it or not—it’s...2023-04-2525 minThe Coach's CornerMaking Clear Your Values – Steps on Making Your Values ValuableWhat are your values? You’ve probably been asked that question numerous times. Whether be in an interview, a workshop or a date, this is an inevitable question that is asked by either interviewer, workshop facilitator, or the date in front of you, “what are values?” The question seems simple: that's if you really know your values. The question seems innocent if you haven’t been impacted by those who understand them. Many relationships fall apart whether on teams or in families because we don’t understand each other’s values including our own. This creates...2023-04-1134 min
Louisiana's Got TalentAI and ChatGPT with Dr. Tristan DenleyDuring a Professional Development session with Regents Board members, Regents Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation Dr. Tristan Denley discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence language models in higher education. He began by introducing and demonstrating these models and their capabilities, including their ability to generate human-like responses to questions and engage in conversations on a wide range of topics.
He also explored some examples of such AI use in higher education, such as virtual assistants, and personalized learning, and discussed how these tools can be effectively integrated into existing teaching and learning practices. Throughout the...2023-03-3129 minThe Coach's CornerCalling Out...Respectfully: How to Speak Hard Truths WellHave you ever been disrespected by someone out in the open like in a meeting with colleagues, in an outing with friends or even in your backyard BBQ with family? The person says something so offensive to you or about you or others that you can’t think straight with offense and anger. You want to say something, but you don’t know how it will be received. At the same time, you know if you leave it alone that it wouldn’t sit right with your conscience. What do you do? How do you cal...2023-03-2838 minCONNECT with Sheila Botelho PodcastReinvent Yourself with Rick Denley - Episode 273It’s interview day on the podcast and you’re going to receive so much from today’s guest, who I met while on a stroll with a dear friend, near one of Ontario’s Great Lakes.Rick Denley is a sales and leadership expert, best selling author of the book Reinvent Yourself, keynote speaker, and coach helping develop companies and individual contributors to lead change and achieve breakthrough growth by utilizing his Growth Formula.Each event blends original research with compelling stories generated from his 30+ years of leadership that mov...2023-03-2234 minThe Coach's CornerLove + Courage = FreedomHave you ever heard of the equation Love + Courage = Freedom. Not your typical math problem, is it? Yet, getting this equation right can make your life a lot easier. Not getting it right has sustained the relational problems with family, friends and coworkers.You may not be a math expert, but this podcast will make this equation simple to get. Join us on the Coach’s Corner as we talk about how mixing love and courage together will set you and your relationships free.To learn more, visit:...2023-03-1436 minThe Coach's CornerThe Bumpy Road to ForgivenessCan time really heal my wounds? Can I forgive and not forget? Is forgiveness just a matter of a decision? Is it really that easy? Maybe you could be the person that is asking, “What does forgiveness feel like inside when I arrive at the destination of forgiveness?” “Can I even forgive when I’m so hurt?” If these are your questions about forgiveness, then this podcast is for you. In this next podcast, we’ll talk about The Bumpy Road to Forgiveness. We’ll talk about those questions and more. We hope...2023-02-2822 minThe Coach's CornerWhat is Love? Understanding L.O.V.E.What is love? That’s the million-dollar question, or even billion dollars, many are looking and pursuing an answer for. This was the question asked by Trinidadian German Eurodance artist, Haddaway. His song was about figuring out how he can love his love where he was failing with his love.What is love? How do I best love the people that are dear to me? It’s an allusive question. It’s not easy to define. Love has so many dimensions. That’s the reason that we’ll be tackling this question in love on the Coa...2023-02-1433 minThe Coach's CornerThe Five Love Languages for Employees: Treating People as Human beings not Human Doings in the WorkplaceWhat is your love language in the workplace? Is it… Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of ServicePhysical TouchNo, I’m not asking you for personal reasons but professional ones. How much do our love languages speak in the workplace? We may be missing out on how to get the most out of each other authentically by not understanding how we’re loved. How we feel belonging.In this next podcast, we apply the techniques from the best-selling book, The 5 Love Languages in the workplace. We will discover how leaders an...2023-01-3138 minThe Coach's CornerCan We Sit with You? – Talking About Loneliness at WorkThe workplace has become such an important place to build self-esteem and relationships with coworkers. Many see their workplace has an important place to find friendships and community. This trend is only growing. LinkedIn is an expression of this need for connection at work.Yet data on employee wellness suggests there are more people who feel lonely despite working in large organizations and being in contact with various people. As leaders and managers, can we see the signs when our colleagues and staff need that care?In this episode...2023-01-1734 minThe Coach's CornerThe Courage to Fix – How to Restore Your Broken RelationshipPart of living life is to be hurt by others. We can't avoid it. Many of us have been hurt by someone whom we care about at one time or another. We can move on from those hurts by the act of the person who hurt us to reach out and mend that wound. What if that person who did the hurting or wounding is us? What if we are that perpetrator?On the flip side, many of us have been the perpetrator and wounded where our loved ones are waiting for us to...2023-01-0335 minThe Coach's CornerKeeping the Jingle in Your Bell: How to Handle Grief during the HolidaysThe Holiday season is a time when families can come together to celebrate what they did individually and collectively throughout the year. It’s a time of reflecting and reminiscing as they look ahead to the new year of hopes and promises. Bonds of family and friendship are usually deepened as festive gatherers carol songs like Jingle Bells.What if, though, the Holiday season is a time when some are lamenting and are grieving over loss. Those family members they laughed and loved with are no longer here—seemingly suddenly. And now you’re triggered, hurt a...2022-12-2034 min
Experience Leadership - The Small Business PodcastDeveloping the Leadership Skills Required to Face the (Almost) Post-Pandemic World with Rick DenleyFacing Future Growth through Courageous Leadership
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It is clear that leaders cannot face the new, post-pandemic world with the same expectations and philosophies they had back in 2019. Today's leaders need a new, enhanced toolbox of skills.
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Leadership expert, Rick Denley talks about the characteristics leaders need as we face new demands and expectations.
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Rick understands the challenges business leaders and top performers face because he’s been in the fight like them!
Rick is a leadership expert and speaker who combines strong mentoring skills along with...2022-12-1237 minThe Coach's CornerMirror, Mirror on the Wall Who Is the Most Content One of All: How to Create Contentment With Inner NegotiationIn a world where "more means more," finding contentment is not easy to experience. There are so many signals around us that tell us we need more for the sake of more. Even if we feel like more is not necessary, many of us have a hard time to resist making that extra deal, buying that bigger house, entering that close relationship, or having that "next thing." We feel we need to keep up with the Jones (whoever they are).We're told to be content. For some, no problem. For others, how? If you're...2022-12-0625 minThe Coach's CornerThe 3 R's: Rest, Reflect & RenewHave you ever heard about the 3Rs? Not Recycle, Reduce and Reuse. Not that type. Yet these 3 R's are needed to keep a different kind of house clean: our inner lives. As busy individuals, it's important to carve out time to do so by personally, "Rest, Reflect and Renew." It keeps us humble, which means we stay grounded. Our ability to stay grounded is so key to making effective decisions that benefit all of those who are impacted. It's hard to stay grounded if there's a mess on the floor. (Parents may very well r...2022-11-2224 minThe Coach's CornerTo Be or To Become – Balancing the Tension of Consistency and ChangeIn our fast-paced world, there is a tension between “being” and “becoming” as a person. We find ourselves navigating two ongoing realities: change and consistency. In the world of philosophy, the study of existence or being is known as ontology. Specifically, “being” is the essence of you as a person. It’s static as what is—will be. Like the shape of a circle, you are who you are, and that can’t be changed. You are like a resilient rock of personality and character. In contrast, “becoming” refers to the essence of you that is dynamic; what is—will change. Like the sh...2022-11-0826 min
The BucketLister PodcastGozo - Learning to Scuba Dive - Emma DenleyIn this weeks Podcast we chat with Emma Denley about her recent experience on our Gozo Scuba Diving Trip.Emma joined the group having dived a few times before on 'Try Dives' but had never qualified as an Open Water Diver. Hear about her experiences as well as what else she got up to as she explored Gozo as well.If you are interested in our Scuba Diving Trip to Gozo - Click HereEmma Denley - InstagramEmma Denley - TiktokWe are The Bucket List...2022-11-0233 minThe Coach's CornerExpectations vs. Expectancy – What's the Difference?Expectations versus expectancy seem synonymous but are emotionally different. They both deal with anticipated behaviors, but the former we impose on the people we care about, whereas the latter we accept. Unfortunately, many of us get two confused. This is because we believe or assume others have our expectations when the truth is they don't. However, we project our anger onto our loved ones thinking they broke our expectations when they are living out of their own values and beliefs. Instead of shifting our mindset to expectancy, which honors the other's values and behaviors, we stir up u...2022-10-2530 minThe Coach's CornerSearching for Mentorship – How to Find Your MentorMentorship has become a key piece for one’s success, both professionally and personally. Having a sounding board of a mentor is indispensable to navigating the rough seas of life and choppy waves of decision-making. Mentors provide that map to see your way ahead as you journey across the ocean of change. With all these positive qualities of a mentor, it’s no wonder they are not always easy to find one who will journey with you from start to finish. How do you identify a mentor? What do you do to get ready for one? Join me in answ...2022-10-1119 minThe Coach's CornerHelping Hands: Knowing the Different Roles of People in Your New BeginningAs you pivot and embark on something new, it's important to know how people will generally respond to your new direction. Some will respond favorably, propelling you to move ahead as fans. Others—not so much as foes. Either way, it's critical to know these types of people who are out there. Like a powerful ocean, they can lift you up like a rising tide or sink you like a crashing wave. How do you identify those people who are helpful for the journey of a new beginning and those who are harmful? As you begin again, we...2022-09-2715 minThe Coach's CornerWhere is Everyone Going? The Great ResignationWhere is everyone going is the refrain of many managers losing their best staff. It seems like everyone is quitting their jobs. The pandemic has opened the eyes of many to see the future of work happening now. It showed the possibility of what work can look like today. In contrast, it also showed the reality of what companies and managers are falling short of in the future. Many employees are saying enough, and they are resigning in droves.In this episode of the Coach’s Corner, we explore the motivation for the Great Resignation and understand so...2022-09-1326 minThe Coach's CornerGetting to Know Your CoachIn the kickstart of The Coach's Corner, host Denley McIntosh takes the time to let you know what the Coach's Corner is all about. It's simply about having a coach to help you be your best, which goes along toward healthy relationships with others. As the CEO of RenewIQ Consulting, Denley McIntosh is known as an organizational change agent who brings over 15 years in the space of people development and inclusive workplace. This includes his over 10 years of experience in building workplace communities in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. His executive work and leadership have allowed him t...2022-08-3011 min
Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 11 - Tristan Denley Transforming the Dream of CollegeDr. Tristan Denley currently serves as Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation at the Louisiana Board of Regents. Before moving to Louisiana in January 2022, he served as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at the University System of Georgia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Tennessee Board of Regents and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Austin Peay State. Originally from Penzance, England, Dr. Denley earned his PhD in Mathematics from Trinity College Cambridge, and has held positions in Sweden, Canada, and the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss he served as...2022-04-0440 min