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Tackle TuesdayThe Curious Leader: How Education Shapes Women's Leadership JourneySend us a textSUMMARYEducation and lifelong learning are essential components of effective leadership, shaping careers and enabling leaders to successfully navigate change in complex environments. Continuous learning encompasses much more than formal credentials – it's about developing curiosity, adapting to challenges, and cultivating a mindset dedicated to ongoing growth.HIGHLIGHTS• Embracing discomfort is crucial for growth as a generalist in specialized fields• Balancing technical expertise with leadership requires honest acknowledgment of knowledge gaps• Women leaders often use questioning and collaborative approaches to gather diverse...
2025-06-1148 min
Tackle TuesdayWhen They Say You Can't, Show Them You Will | Season 5 Ep. 4Send us a textSUMMARYCommanding Officer Rhonda Blackmore shares her remarkable 29-year journey through the male-dominated field of policing, from frontline work to becoming the leader of F Division in Saskatchewan. Her experiences breaking barriers, navigating bias, and developing a people-first leadership philosophy provide powerful insights for anyone facing challenges in their career advancement.HIGHLIGHTS• Breaking barriers requires both resilience and relationship building• When faced with bias, Blackmore's attitude is "bring it on, I'll show you what I've got"• The importance of distinguishing between mentorship (guidan...
2025-05-2055 min
Tackle TuesdayWho's Got Your Back? The Art of Building Your Success Squad Season 5 | Ep. 3Send us a textSUMMARYIn this illuminating conversation with corporate law powerhouse Heather Barnhouse, we unpack the vital roles that mentorship and networking play in advancing women's careers and leadership journeys. Mentorship and networking play crucial roles in advancing women's leadership, requiring a diverse "success circle" rather than relying on just one or two connections.HIGHLIGHTS• Understanding the concept of a success circle with nine different supporter types• Recognizing mentorship isn't one-size-fits-all but requires customization• Appreciating the distinction between mentorship (guidance) and spo...
2025-04-2854 min
Tackle TuesdayWomen Thriving in Leadership | Season 5 | Ep. 2Send us a textSUMMARYThis live podcast was recorded at a book launch event of two remarkable authors, Dr. Johanna Pagonis and Dr. Kathy Toogood, as they share their journeys and wisdom gained from years of leadership experience and doctoral research.Whether you're an established leader, aspiring to leadership, or simply interested in creating more equitable workplaces, this episode offers valuable insights on leading with authenticity, purpose, and sustainable practices that benefit both individuals and organizations. Listen now to discover how small groups of committed individuals can truly change the...
2025-03-091h 11
Tackle TuesdayEmpowering Women in Leadership | Season 5 | Ep. 1Send us a textSUMMARYThe first episode of Season 5 dives into the evolution of female leadership, discussing the historical progression and the challenges women face today. It engages listeners in reflection on leadership dynamics and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity across all genders in this ongoing conversation.HIGHLIGHTS• Examining the historical context of women's rights and leadership• Discussing the waves of feminism and their relevance• Highlighting leadership styles more common among women• Introducing the concept of the leadership labyrinth and its implications• Exploring...
2025-02-2342 min
The Quiet ProfessionalS4E7: Environments of Failure and Lasting Success - Dr. Johanna Pagonis.Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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Guest: Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Founder and CEO - Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting.
The story behind Dr. Pagonis' drive.
Who does the "boys club" actually work for?
Nature vs Nurture - Leaders, are they born to be or made?
Formal training.
On-the-job experience.
Diversity - Equity - Inclusion
Authentic intentions.
What are you trying to do? Why?
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2025-02-171h 06
Tackle TuesdayMeasuring and Evaluating Change | Season 4 | Ep. 6Send us a textSUMMARYWelcome to the final episode of Season 4 of Tackle Tuesday, where we wrap up our exploration of "Navigating Change: A Season on Change Management." This episode dives deep into the critical aspects of measuring and evaluating change within organizations. 🔍 Highlights: An in-depth discussion on the DICE framework (Duration, Integrity, Commitment, Effort) and how it predicts the success of change initiatives. Reflection questions to engage our listeners on the most overlooked factors in measuring change success and balancing quantitative and qualitative measures. 🔗 Tune In: Jo...
2024-06-2551 min
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First RespondersWomen in the Workplace and Organizational Issues with Dr. Johanna PagonisSend us a textIn this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we tackle the pressing issues surrounding women in the workplace and organizational dynamics. Our special guest is Dr. Johanna Pagonis, the founder and CEO of Sinogap Solutions and the insightful host of the Tackle Tuesday podcast. With her extensive expertise in leadership development and organizational culture, Johanna shares her journey and the experiences that led her to establish Sinogap Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to transforming organizational culture and fostering leadership excellence. We delve into critical topics such as gender equality, overcoming biases, and creating inclusive...
2024-06-071h 05
Tackle TuesdayBuilding a Resilient Change Ready Culture | Season 4 | Ep. 5Send us a textSUMMARYCase Studies: We examine a case study highlighting aspects of resilient and non-resilient organizations. Article Review: We highlight and discuss two key articles: Agile Transformations Start With the DNA of Your Workplace (2020 Gallup Article): Discover how workplace DNA influences agility. 4 Ways to Build a Culture of Change Management and Adaptability: Learn actionable steps to foster a change-ready culture. Listener Engagement: Join in on the conversation! We'd love to hear your thoughts on...what are the biggest challenges to developing a change-ready cul...
2024-05-2845 min
Tackle TuesdayLeadership & Change | Season 4 | Ep. 4Send us a textSUMMARY This month, we’re turning the spotlight on how effective leadership can make or break organizational change. We're unpacking insights from three vital Gallup articles: 1️⃣ How Leaders Can Communicate Change to a Burned-Out Workforce (Article link)2️⃣ Successful Organizational Change Needs a Strong Narrative (Article link)3️⃣ Disruption Gives You Momentum for Change -- Don't Waste It (Article link)We kick off with a fun icebreaker to get everyone thinking about their own experiences with leadership during times of change. Whether you're a leader, a manag...
2024-04-3049 min
Tackle TuesdayUnderstanding Resistance to Change | Season 4 | Ep. 3Send us a textSUMMARYAre you struggling to embrace change, whether at work or in your personal life? Dive into this enlightening episode of Tackle Tuesday, where we peel back the layers of resistance to change. What's Inside: Understanding Resistance: Explore the roots of resistance and why it's a natural response to change. The Impact of Resistance: Uncover the costs associated with resistance, from reduced productivity to the potential failure of change initiatives. Strategies for Success: Learn effective strategies to overcome resistance, from...
2024-03-2443 min
Tackle TuesdayManaging the Process of Change Season 4 | Ep. 2Send us a textSUMMARYDescribe your personal experience with change in one sentence or less. Can you do it? Not so easy is it!? We kick off the episode by reflecting on this question to situate ourselves and our mindsets as we consider the change management process. In this episode, we break down the change management process into its key phases and explore real-world examples to illustrate each phase and its significance. We also introduce various change management models and frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Model) and discuss the pros a...
2024-02-2346 min
Tackle TuesdayNavigating Change | Season 4 | Ep. 1Send us a textSUMMARYExciting News! We're thrilled to announce the kickoff of Season 4 on Tackle Tuesday Podcast! This season, we're delving deep into the world of Change Management – a crucial topic for every organization navigating today's dynamic landscape.In our first episode, we break down the essence of change management and its pivotal role in organizational success. From planned transitions to unexpected shifts, we explore the myriad reasons behind organizational changes. Uncover the challenges and perks of effective change management, and gain insights from our experience as con...
2024-01-1242 min
Tackle TuesdayThat's a Wrap! | Season 3 | Ep. 8Send us a textSUMMARYIn the final episode of this season of the Tackle Tuesday podcast, we reflect back on the concepts covered throughout the last 7 episodes (of this season) and connect it back to the notion of creating brave spaces. The episode provides a brief recap of the rationale for creating our online course, creating brave spaces, and then we review the topics covered throughout this season of the podcast: Intro to creating brave spaces – we explored how the concept of a brave space differs from a safe space...
2023-08-2440 min
Tackle TuesdayMaintaining Brave Spaces Through Boundaries | Season 3 | Ep. 7Send us a textSUMMARYIn the seventh episode of this season of the Tackle Tuesday podcast, we explore the need for boundaries when creating and maintaining brave spaces. The episode defines boundaries, discusses why they are important to implement in our work and personal lives and explores the impacts of not having boundaries in place. We unpack why it can be so difficult to articulate and stick to our boundaries and share pesonal examples throughout the episode. We delve into how self-esteem, imposter syndrome and confidence can relate to...
2023-06-2543 min
The Leadership MindThe Power of Building Strong Relationships When Organizing a Business with Dr. Johanna PagonisIn today’s episode, Massimo is joined by Dr. Johanna Pagonis. She is the CEO and founder of Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting, and the author of Choose to Be a Leader Others Would Want to Follow. Dr. Pagonis launched Sinogap Solutions after recognizing many habitual workplace challenges while in her role as a manager. Her workplace experiences contributed to her attaining a Ph.D. in adult education, with a focus on uncovering how workplace managers can advance into emotionally intelligent leaders. The discoveries she made inspired her to quit her senior management position with the Government of Alberta and la...
2023-04-2444 min
Tackle TuesdayResponding to Challenges Part 2 | Season 3 | Ep. 6Send us a textSUMMARYIn the sixth episode of season 3 of Tackle Tuesday podcast, we explore part two of responding to challenges. Specifically, we talk about difficult conversations. The episode focuses on the science of mindfulness and encourages listeners to consider the effects of simply taking a few breaths before beginning a difficult conversation. When we are in a highly stressed state, the part of our brain responsible for rational thinking is impaired and may impact how we respond to conflict. Changing the rhythm of your breath can signal relaxation a...
2023-04-1638 min
Tackle TuesdayResponding to Challenges Part 1 | Season 3 | Ep. 5Send us a textSUMMARYIn the fifth episode of this season of the Tackle Tuesday podcast, we explore part one of responding to challenges. Specifically, we talk about conflict. We discuss the importance and inevitability of conflict in the workplace, and in our lives. We discuss the need to get to the root of the issue, and then we do a deep dive into one popular tool, the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) to understand the different ways we respond to conflict. Support the showWoman Up...
2023-03-2744 min
Tackle TuesdayConnecting With Others Part 2 | Season 3 | Ep. 4Send us a textSUMMARYIn the fourth episode of this season of the Tackle Tuesday podcast, we explore part two of how to connect with others. Specifically, we will talk about psychological safety and the differences between diversity hiring and diversity hire. When discussing psychological safety – we talk about what it is and how to build it with the teams you work with. We also reflect on how psychologically safe are the teams you work with? Why is it sometimes hard to achieve psychological safety? What does the rese...
2023-02-1331 min
Tackle TuesdayConnecting With Others Part 1 | Season 3 | Ep. 3Send us a textSUMMARYIn the third episode of the third season of Tackle Tuesday podcast, we delve into how connecting with others is part of creating brave spaces. We connect the concept of emotional intelligence, which we discussed in episode two, to embracing diversity, demanding inclusion, and building belonging In this episode, we discuss identity, different dimensions of identity, and the visible and invisible factors that make up who we are. This discussion ties to understanding diversity, which we discuss by looking at affirmative action and the current case in...
2023-01-0833 min
Tackle TuesdaySelf-Awareness | Season 3 | Ep. 2Send us a textSUMMARYWhat do you think emotional intelligence is? How does it manifest in your experience as a leader? In this month’s episode of Tackle Tuesday, we are talking about self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Tune in to explore how self-awareness and emotional intelligence are connected, what the four domains of emotional intelligence are, and our response to a critique of emotional intelligence. Support the showWoman Up! Ignite the Leader in You Visit our websiteCheck out our online cour...
2022-10-3038 min
Tackle TuesdayIntro to Creating Brave Spaces | Season 3 | Ep. 1Send us a textSUMMARYWe are thrilled to launch our third season of Tackle Tuesday! This season, we will be exploring the topic of “Creating Brave Spaces” and how leaders can facilitate difficult conversations, work through conflict, and foster psychological safety. We will be exploring research and theory, sharing personal experiences, and providing leaders with practical steps in fostering a brave space. In the first episode, Katie Allan and I unpack the term “safe space” and the reality that we mainly function in brave spaces, not safe spaces. A safe space is w...
2022-10-0941 min
The Courage To LeadSpecial Edition: Panel Discussion - The Great ResignationIn this special edition of THe Courage to Lead, I invite back previous guests to discuss the topic of "The Great Resignation." My guests are:
Porschia Parker-Griffin – Porschia is the Founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in industrial and Organizational Psychology. She is a Millennial Performance Advisor and specializes in helping companies attract, hire, and retain high-caliber employees.
Dr. Johanna Pagonis – Johanna is Chief Executive Officer of Signogap Solutions, a leadership consulting firm helping organizations invest in workplace strategies that go beyond normative training practices so tha...
2022-06-2254 min
Tackle TuesdayLove as a Business Strategy | Season 2 | Ep. 4Send us a textSUMMARYIn this month’s episode, I hosted a round table style interview with Mohammad Anwar and Jeff Ma, senior leaders at Softway Solutions a software tech company and co-authors of the bestselling book, Love as a Business Strategy. Mohammad and Jeff shared that after years of continued growth and success the company reached a point where their aggressive growth strategies failed them, and they began to lose clients and profits in an almost fatal downward spiral. After rethinking their business culture and hoping to reverse the...
2021-12-2855 min
Love as a Business Strategy72. Love as a Women in Leadership Strategy with Johanna PagonisJohanna Pagonis is the Founder and CEO of Sinogap Solutions. She is a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur and she joins us today to discuss an important topic: women in the workplace and women in leadership. Johanna is passionate about helping people understand the number of challenges that women face every day in the corporate world. We hope you enjoy this important discussion as much as we did.
2021-12-2248 min
Tackle TuesdayLeading Through Inclusion & Empathy | Season 2 | Ep. 3Send us a textSUMMARYOn this month's episode of Tackle Tuesday, I invited professional speaker Jeff A.D. Martin onto the show to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Jeff is familiar with loss and hardship due to the tragic death of his cousin Omar, who was killed in 2005. Today, he is a community advocate who provides programs on self-worth, leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Jeff and I discussed how you can foster an inclusive atmosphere in the workplace, beginning with ac...
2021-11-3050 min
Sterling's Business Success & Coffee PodcastEpisode 125 - Johanna Pagonis - Leadership Is A Skill and How To Use Lighthouses & Anchors...Personal Development and How to Find Your Leadership Path with Dr. Johanna Pagonis Personal development is a continuous, lifelong process of learning, adapting, changing, growing, etc. It is a general term for the entirety of a person’s life. It is about understanding one’s self through many different lenses such as self-knowledge, self-awareness, empathy, reflection, etc. […]
2021-11-2947 min
Women in Leadership and EntrepreneurshipWhy emerging leaders should focus on developing high emotional intelligenceJoin Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 35, Heather is joined by Dr. Johanna Pagonis, founder and CEO of Sinogap Solutions, a consulting firm with a vision to transform managers and employees into confident and capable leaders that achieve excellence and are a source of strategic value in the organization. In this episode, Heather and Johanna chat about the importance of emerging leaders to focus on developing their emotional intelligence to better lead their organizations. More information about Sinogap Solutions can be found a...
2021-11-2444 min
Tackle TuesdayWoman Up! | Season 2 | Ep. 2Send us a textSUMMARYOver the last year and a half, women have made important strides in gaining representation in senior leadership, but the pandemic continues to take a toll as women are significantly more burned out than their male counterparts.In this month’s episode of Tackle Tuesday, I discuss some of the challenges I faced as a female leader in a male dominated industry and how that led me to designing the Woman Up! program. I also discuss the confidence gap and imposter syndrome theories and why...
2021-10-2643 min
Tackle TuesdayMoving Beyond Compliance | Season 2 | Ep. 1Send us a textSUMMARYIn this episode, we dove into the difference between compliance and commitment and the importance of creating a culture of commitment to achieve due diligence in our safety management systems.We touch on some key points for how employers can get at the heart of culture to nurture a safety-orientated workplace.Chris and I have been working together over the past two years developing a revolutionary program that give supervisors the skills in creating a culture of commitment. We are...
2021-09-2846 min
The Courage to LeadEpisode 59: Dr. Johanna Pagonis – Courage to Transform WorkplacesDr. Johanna Pagonis is the owner of the leadership consulting firm, Sinogap Solutions. She has 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development, which she gained throughout her professional and academic career. Dr. Pagonis has worked in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and is an international speaker, having presented at Interpol conferences in the Caribbean and South America.Johanna’s firm specializes in developing employee engagement and leadership strategies that will transform people into confident and capable employees that achieve excellence and are a source of strategic value. Johanna inherently believes wh...
2021-08-111h 00
The Weekly Leadership ExperienceOne-Year Anniversary Special Part 1It's been twelve months since the first episode of The Weekly Leadership Experience went to air! Happy Anniversary! This two-part special celebrates this milestone by catching up with a number of the show's guests from this past year. Each guest has been asked to answer these two questions: 1. What is a favorite leadership moment or something you've learned in the past 12 months? 2. What is one thing you want leaders to keep in mind for the year ahead? In part one, we hear from Michael Bungay Stanier, Becky Morrison, Kurian Tharakan, James...
2021-06-1427 min
Tackle TuesdayFarewell to Season 1!Send us a textI remember when I decided to launch my podcast. I wasn’t sure what I was doing or if anyone would actually listen to it. Over time I not only got the hang of it, but I also discovered I had a true passion for interviewing thought leaders and experts in the field of leadership and organizational learning. When it came to selecting content for the show, I reached out to others to ask what they wanted to learn more about. So, it goes without saying that as
2021-06-0805 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 22 | Radical AcceptanceSend us a textSUMMARYFor this week’s Tackle Tuesday episode, I was joined by Life & Wellness Coach and Yoga & Meditation Instructor, Elyse Cathrea. Elyse helps folks go from feeling disconnected and stuck, frustrated in life, wondering things like “is this what it’s supposed to be like” to feeling excited about creating a life they are connected to. Through yoga and mindfulness Elyse helps clients reconnect to their bodies and themselves in order to build a life they love. In this episode we dove into...
2021-06-0146 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 21 | How to Create a System of Love and GraceSend us a textSUMMARYFor this week’s Tackle Tuesday episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dan Edds who is the CEO of Praxis Solutions, a management consulting firm. Dan is the author of Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership - Cracking the Code of Sustainable Team Performance. Dan’s book reveals a new approach to leadership development, which some have called revolutionary. I have read his book and I can attest that it is definitely an amazing book! ...
2021-05-251h 07
Tackle TuesdayTaco Tuesday Ep. 20 | Women in Supply ChainSend us a textSUMMARYThis week I interviewed Cindy Clark who is one of the original members of the Women in Supply Chain (WISC) initiative. Cindy is now managing WISC as an independent not-for-profit initiative that supports individuals and organizations in the supply chain industry.During our conversation, Cindy shared her entrepreneurial journey and what it was like to be one of the only women to be a business owner of a logistics, procurement, and warehouse company. Cindy discussed the challenges she faced in her industry and the opportunities s...
2021-04-1339 min
The Experimental LeaderEmpowering Women Leaders In The Business Scene With Johanna PagonisDespite the advanced thinking and newfound ideals of society, women leaders still struggle to break out of stereotypical thinking and discrimination within the business sector. They are still seen as inferior to men, tend to decide based on emotions alone, and are always judged based on their looks. Johanna Pagonis of Sinogap Solutions is on a mission to change all of these by empowering fellow women leaders to step up, get out of their comfort zones, and start doing something that will shake male-dominated realms. She sits down with Melanie Parish to discuss how keeping an authentic self, refusing to...
2021-04-0135 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 19: Values Based LeadershipSend us a textSUMMARYKnowing what your values are and how they guide your leadership approach is a critical component in your leadership development journey. During my conversation with Justin Yaassoub, Director at All Around Consulting, we explore what values-based leadership is, how to identify what your core values are, and how they become a part of your identity. Justin and I also discussed how living your values contributes to developing an authentic and credible leadership style.If you are seeking ways to develop and/or improve your leadership a...
2021-03-3055 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 18: ReplaceableSend us a textSUMMARYSuccession planning involves having the right people at the right time to fill critical positions in your organization, but yet many organizations don’t have a succession management process in place.From my experience, I have witnessed organizational cultures degenerate to toxic levels because when the CEO left, they took their workplace culture with them. They didn’t think about or plan for a successor, which left the organization exposed to incompetent leadership. Succession planning doesn’t have to be a complex and multi-layered process. Even th...
2021-03-1646 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 17 Finding Resilience in DarknessSend us a textSUMMARYFor this week’s episode I had the opportunity to interview Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager. Christina is on a mission to help others achieve more in life – mainly by getting out of their own way. In the past, I have openly shared my struggles as a new entrepreneur and how important it has been to develop my resiliency. That is why I was so excited to have Christina on my podcast. Christina has a unique take on how to develop resil...
2021-03-0239 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 16 Finding Your PurposeSend us a textSUMMARYOne of the most positive experiences I had in 2020 was launching my podcast. It gave me an opportunity to meet with amazing thought leaders, executives, authors, and coaches who have dedicated their life to unlocking the human potential. That is why I was excited to interview Julian Roberts for this week’s Tackle Tuesday episode. Julian is an ICF trained Executive and Leadership Coach who loves working with people and watching them achieve what they can’t yet see, but deep down really want. Although many people say t...
2021-02-1654 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 30: Leading with Heart with Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Don't be an A**holeSend us a textJoin Kyle Roed, as he discusses "heart" in the workplace with Dr. Johanna Pagonis, owner of Sinogap Solutions, and Author of Choose to be a leader Others Would Want To Follow. A book that grew out of her desire to support managers in learning how to become emotionally intelligent leaders that can achieve organizational success while inspiring and motivating others.About Johanna: My goal is to transform workplaces that have a climate of command and control to one of possibility. We spend most of our lives at work, so why can't w...
2021-02-1042 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 15 Hardwired: How Our Instincts to be Healthy are Making Us SickSend us a textSUMMARYIn this week’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Robert Barrett and Dr. Louis Francescutti, who are the authors of Hardwired: How Our Instincts to be Healthy are Making Us Sick.The book focuses on how as a human species we have evolved to survive, but in our modern world our survival instincts have created a health paradox. The things that are meant to keep us alive are in fact killing us. For the first time in thousand years, Americans are experiencing a reversal in lifespan....
2021-01-191h 03
Yeukai Business ShowEpisode 268 : Dr. Johanna Pagonis | Emotional Intelligence within Transformational LeadershipWelcome to Episode 268 of the Emotional Intelligence within Transformational Leadership.
In this episode, Trevor Stockwell interviews Dr. Johanna Pagonis about Emotional Intelligence within leadership.
So if you are a successful leader practising self-awareness, or an entrepreneur wanting to create a system of leadership in your company, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
Comparing the family unit with an organizationHow to develop emotional intelligenceLeadership vs. ManagementBook: Choose to be a Leader Others Would Want to FollowTangible strategies to create a system of leadership in your company
About Dr...
2021-01-1838 min
The Leader Think PodcastSoak TimeHey everybody. Today I want to talk about soak time in the context of personal growth. Soak time is one of the most important components of experiencing true growth. Many people consume information, whether reading books, watching YouTube, listening to podcasts or attending courses. But the soak time is where you transform the information you have consumed and learn how to apply it in the workplace. It’s the step that happens between learning something new and putting that newly acquired knowledge into action.On a previous podcast with Dr. Johanna Pagonis, we talked a lot...
2021-01-0722 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 14 Transforming workplaces into playgroundsSend us a textSUMMARYHow can we combine psychology and play in our lives and workplace? How do we find fulfillment in our lives, personal and professional? Is it possible to love what we do? How many of us can say that we do? How many of us see our job as a means to an end…collecting a paycheque? If you are seeking a dose of inspiration, motivation, wisdom, and fun, listen to my conversation with Jeff Harry from Rediscover Your Play. It...
2020-12-231h 04
Tackle TuesdayEp. 13 Moving from a Culture of Compliance to a Culture of CommitmentSend us a textSUMMARYFor this week’s episode I had the opportunity to interview Sheri Benson, who is the principal owner of Thrive Safety Consulting. From the beginning of her career, she believed strongly that a thriving health and safety system requires strong leadership, a clear culture, and the trust in management that comes from consistent support and development of employees.We had our conversation in October, but many of the concepts we discuss are especially relevant to what we are experiencing today as we are now in the second ph...
2020-12-1548 min
The Weekly Leadership ExperienceChoose To Be A Leader Others Would Want To Follow with Dr. Johanna PagonisToday on The Weekly Leadership Experience, Reshad is joined by Dr. Johanna Pagonis. Dr. Pagonis is the owner of the leadership consulting firm, Sinogap Solutions. Johanna has 20 years’ experience in leadership and organizational development, which she gained throughout her professional and academic career. Johanna shares more about her journey as a leader, connecting passion to purpose, leadership development, and being a leader people want to follow. Johanna is also the author of the book “Choose to Be a Leader Others Would Want to Follow”. Show notes at www.reshadoberlander.com/028/ Joha...
2020-12-0745 minThe Leader Think PodcastWhy Leadership Training Fails with Dr. Johanna Pagonis“Why Leadership Training Fails” with Dr. Johanna PagonisWant to hear two leadership trainers talk about why leadership training doesn’t work? Don’t worry! We also discuss solutions, how to make the most of the training, the difference between a manager and a leader, and so much more!Many times, people are presented with vague concepts in the classroom but then struggle applying them to their unique life experience. People need time to reflect on the concepts and they need to try them out in the real world, knowing that they wont always work during t...
2020-12-041h 11
Tackle TuesdayEp. 12 Employee Productivity and Transformational LeadershipSend us a textSUMMARYWhat is transformational leadership versus transactional leadership?How do you measure employee productivity?How does leadership influence productivity?These are the questions I explore and answer in today’s Tackle Tuesday episode. I have received so many questions on this topic that I thought it would be best to answer them in one of my episodes. This conversation is the first part of a two-part series. In the first part we explore the balancing act managers play when trying to m...
2020-11-3022 min
Tackle TuesdayTaco Tuesday Ep. 11 - The Genesis of Women in Occupational Health and Safety SocietySend us a textSUMMARYThis week I had the opportunity to interview Paula Campkin, Vice-President of the Safety Centre of Excellence for Energy Safety Canada.Paula shares her experience as to what it is like to work in a male dominated industry, the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Paula identified there was a gap, other women were experiencing it too, so she did something about it! Paula co-founded the Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society (WOHSS), an organization with the mission to foster the advancement of women working...
2020-11-1737 min
Business BookshelfDr Johanna Pagonis - Author of "Choose to be a leader others would want to follow"Episode 92 of the Business Bookshelf - Dr Johanna Pagonis - Author of "Choose to be a leader others would want to follow"
Today our guest is Dr Johanna Pagonis.
Johanna’s goal is to transform workplaces that have a climate of command and control to one of possibility.
She is the owner of Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting which has a vision to Transform managers and employees into confident and capable leaders that achieve excellence and are a source of strategic value in the organization. You can find the website here.
She als...
2020-11-1534 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 10: Innovation – Experimenting in the MarginsSend us a textSUMMARYHave you ever wondered what innovation actually is? Is it a big idea that transforms life as we know it, or can it be something small that makes life easier? My conversation with Simon T this week provides much needed insight into what innovation is and what it looks like at an individual and organization level. We explore the relationship between innovation, failure, and creativity, and what people can do to nurture their innovative side.LINKSYouTube: Simon T. - Elevate Your Greatness ...
2020-11-0340 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 9: MasterTalkSend us a textSUMMARY:Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He coaches purpose driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world. When I met with Brenden, I thought our conversation would focus mostly on the skills and confidence to master the art of public speaking, but in actuality what we discussed went a lot deeper than that. Brenden explains how our ability to be successful in...
2020-10-2034 min
Tackle TuesdaySpecial Segment Taco Tuesday: Ep. 8 Authentic LeadershipSend us a textSUMMARYAs more women enter the workforce and into formal leadership positions, we find ourselves searching for a way to lead that is authentic to our true selves. Authentic means to live your life according to the needs of our inner being, rather than the demands placed on us by someone else. Your authentic approach to leading yourself and others has to align with your passion and purpose. In my interview my interview with Emily Lopez, Global Head of Talent Strategy and Development at Co...
2020-10-0641 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 7: Do you Have What It TakesSend us a textSUMMARYHow many of us actually explore why we want to become a manager before leaping into the role? In today's episode, we will explore five critical questions that we all need to answer before going for that promotion.FIVE CRITICAL QUESTIONS1. I am an individual contributor who has fulfilled my potential and I am looking for a new challenge that will support my personal and professional growth.2. I am someone who wants to inspire and motivate others in working together to achieve...
2020-09-2922 min
Tackle TuesdaySpecial Segment Taco Tuesday: Ep. 6 The Tale of Two PandemicsSend us a textSUMMARYThis is our first episode in our special segment series, Taco Tuesday. Taco Tuesday is devoted to highlighting women in business and their efforts and achievements in creating inclusive and equitable societies. When reviewing stats on where the world is at with gender parity, we can see that no single society has achieved total equality between women and men. And although, women are increasingly entering the workforce, gender inequality still exists. It exists in our pay, in leadership positions, funding for new ventures, and mentoring opportunities.
2020-09-2245 min
Tackle TuesdayTaco Tuesday | Special Segment Series TrailerSend us a textSUMMARYTaco Tuesday is a special segment series devoted to highlighting women in business, leadership, and their efforts and achievements in creating inclusive and equitable societies. And yes, the double entendre is intentional.If you don’t want to miss out on the next Taco Tuesday episode, be sure to follow me on social media...links are below. SPECIAL THANKSI would like to give special thanks to my stepdaughter, Emily Nash, who came up with the idea of Taco Tuesday and inspired me...
2020-09-1501 min
Tackle TuesdayEp. 5: How One Police Service Modernized Recruiting with MentoringSend us a textSUMMARYIn response to the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements, we have seen a number of organizations rushing to tick the “Diversity & Inclusion” box, which mostly encompasses unconscious bias training. But when diversity and inclusion strategies do not go beyond basic compliance training, we miss an opportunity to truly to assess how diverse groups may experience our policies, programs, products, and services. The only way we can uncover inequities is to ensure we include diverse perspectives into our decision-making. But many organizations still struggle in figuring out h...
2020-09-0838 min
Tackle TuesdayEp 4: Six Secrets to Creating a Strong Workplace CultureSend us a textSUMMARYBringing someone in to simply fill a job isn’t enough. The contributions made by an employee's skills and experience will only get your organization so far. By developing a strong workplace culture, which involves knowing and communicating your company's vision and values, will help you achieve success in two bottom lines: people and profits! In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Corina Ludwig, President of FunctionFox, where she shared six steps for achieving a strong workplace culture despite working in diffe...
2020-08-2532 minTackle TuesdayEp 3: Power of CoachingSend us a textEPISODE CORRECTION"A person who takes our program does not qualify for an ICF credential. When they complete our program they have the training and mentoring they need to apply to the ICF to be considered for the ICF credential". For more information about CCA's program and the steps to become ICF certified, please visit https://www.canadacoachacademy.com/ SUMMARYEver wonder why some people get stuck and challenged in moving their life and career forward? Sometimes, the way we think a...
2020-08-1840 minTackle TuesdayEp 1: Why I Started Tackle TuesdaySend us a textSMMARYFor the first episode, I decided not to use this as an opportunity to formally introduce myself and talk about why I started this podcast series. Initially this was a live webcast, but I decided to convert it into a podcast to make it more accessible for my listeners. Some of the episodes you will hear are from the original webcast series and others will be new. At times I will be interviewing experts and entrepreneurs whose companies are leading the way in transforming workplace cultures, and o...
2020-08-1308 minTackle TuesdayEp. 2: How To Transform Workplaces into a Climate of PossibilitySend us a textSUMMARYPart of my role is to educate organizational leaders about the benefits of creating positive and resilient work cultures, which is the primary reason why I started Tackle Tuesday. My mission is to improve people’s lives by transforming one workplace at a time. Moving away from a climate of command and control, towards a climate of possibility. But how do you transform workplaces into environments that are inspiring, motivating, and engaging? Listen to find out.FIVE PRINCIPLES IN CREATING AN ENGAGING AND...
2020-08-1215 minTackle TuesdayTrailer: Introduction to Tackle TuesdaySend us a textPODCAST STORYWelcome to Tackle Tuesday! My name is Johanna Pagonis and I am your host for this podcast series. I have am a founder, author, and international speaker, educating leaders of today and tomorrow. I see my role as educating organizational leaders about the benefits of creating positive and resilient work cultures. I call it leading with the heart. So, I thought that one of the best ways to educate is through a podcast! So grab a coffee, go for a run, or drive to w...
2020-08-1100 min