Shows
From The PeakS3E4 From the Peak: Gamer Edition w/ guests Megan Ritchie (A Thinking Ape) and Quinn Duffy (Blackbird Interactive).Megan Ritchie and Quinn Duffy bring 30+ years of experience of gaming experience to the show and answer the following questions:
Lots of change in the Vancouver Market – how do these compare to historical ups and downs?
DigiBC Career fair coming up on June 14th, how should people be preparing themselves for this event?
Tips and tricks for those seeking employment in the creative space?
LinkedIn as a cross industry tool, how useful in gaming?
Quinn, 24 years at Relic, you’ve seen a few folks move in and out of the space. Any advice for those looking to transition out o...2023-06-1043 min
From The PeakCareer and executive coaching trends with Elena Giorgetti and host Howie OuterbridgeElena Georgetti works pan-industry with many different clients groups facing a variety of challenges. In this episode Elena shares her 'from the peak' perspective on career and executive coaching trends, and tackles the following questions:
what are some of the trends you are noticing in 2023, particularly with job search and career transition?
you are in contact with a number of people from a range of industries, …how are people doing?
if you could give our listeners one piece of career advice for 2023, what would it be?
what’s the best career advice you ever received??
El...2023-04-1430 min
From The PeakS3:E2 Quit, Fail, Pivot, Land - a modern day job seeker’s journey w/ Anjulie Latta and host Howie OuterbridgeS3:E2 Quit, Fail, Pivot, Land - a modern day job seeker’s journey w/ Anjulie Latta and host Howie Outerbridge
Among other things, Anjulie shares her self-care advice, and a few books she found very useful during her search:
Prepare for this to be a lengthy process that requires energy, focus, and dedication. It will take time but you are in the driver’s seat!
You can’t keep at it 24-7 – it will drain you
Take breaks
Be kind to yourself
Surround yourself with people who love you and support you and know you are awes...2023-03-0332 min
From The PeakOnce upon a Leader: A conversation with authors Rick Lash and Christine Miners w/host Howie OuterbridgeTake charge of your leadership story—and write a new chapter
There are moments in just about every leadership journey when the path forward suddenly feels unclear. Struck by uncertainty and a lack of confidence, your sense of self—and your clarity of purpose—is out of balance. It’s as if you have ceased to be the hero in your own story. At times of periods of disruption and transition like these, you need a rewrite.
Join host Howie Outerbridge as he does a deep dive with Rick and Christine to find out more about wh...2023-02-0328 min
From The PeakHow to pick an executive coach: a conversation with Cindy Theriault, ICF Professional Certified CoachJoin Howie Outerbridge and Cindy Theriault for a conversation about executive coaching...what is it, why you need one, and how to pick one. 2022-12-1633 min
From The PeakJulie Powell's Career Pivot: From HR Director to Vintner w/host Howie OuterbridgeSo...you've always wanted to quit your day job and buy a vineyard?
In this episode, Julie Powell talks about her journey, and shares reflections from what she has learned over the last 5 years running Alderlea Vineyard.
Alderlea Vineyards is one of Vancouver Island’s oldest and most respected vineyards, nestled in the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan on Vancouver Island. The estate-grown grapes produce a mix of dry white wines including Bacchus, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Red wines comprise Pinot Noir, Clarinet made from old vine Marechal Foch, Merlot, and a Cabernet Foch blend kno...2022-07-0528 min
From The PeakChildren of the Peak with guest Julie Veloo and host Howie Outerbridge.Join Julie Veloo and Howie Outerbridge discuss Julie's historic ride across Mongolia in an effort to raise funds for her charity, Children of the Peak. To get the latest updates, visit the Blue Wolf Totem Expedition FB page.
The following is an excerpt of the podcast:
HO: I know you are somewhere in Mongolia, but tell us exactly where you are, and what the heck the Gobi Gallop and Blue Wolf Totem Expeditions are!
JV: Thanks! I am currently in the northernmost province of Mongolia, Khovsgul, having just ridden 1,800 kms across half of M...2022-06-2429 min
From The PeakA Job Seeker's Survival Guide w/ guest Cristina Rucci & host Howie OuterbridgeIn this episode, Cristina shares her job seeker survival guide and how it came to be.
“Stay busy and surround yourself with positive people who believe in you; love, support, kindness are so motivating. Believe in yourself and try not to feel crushed when things don’t work out, or you lose your job...you are amazing! One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.” Cristina Rucci.
2022-06-0326 min
From The PeakIndigenous Empowerment Coaching with Dallas Pootlass and host Howie OuterbridgeDallas Pootlass of Indigenous Empowerment Coaching (ieccoach.ca), and new member of the Logan Coaching team joins host Howie Outerbridge to talk about the work he does in the coaching field. Topics include Indigenous coaching practices, intergenerational trauma, and what people can do to support truth and reconciliation. 2022-05-1324 min
From The PeakBehind the Scenes of the Pandemic – Is there a Silver Lining? With former PHSA CEO in Vancouver, Benoit MorinJoin Peter Saulnier and former PHSA CEO in Vancouver, Benoit Morin(https://benoitmorin.ca) as he considers the devastating impact of the pandemic, but also some of the previously unforeseen positive outcomes.2022-02-1117 min
From The PeakBehind the Scenes of the Pandemic: With former PHSA CEO in Vancouver, Benoit MorinJoin Peter Saulnier and former PHSA CEO in Vancouver, Benoit Morin (https://benoitmorin.ca) as he gives a behind-the-scenes peek into the early response to the pandemic before anyone really understood what they were dealing with. https://benoitmorin.ca/my-growth-as-an-executive/2022-02-0328 min
From The PeakMore than just swinging a pulaskiFrom The Peak host Howie Outerbridge interviews John Davies, Wildfire Management Specialist. John shares his views on the transferable skills gained from working as a wildland fire fighter.2021-12-2032 min
From The PeakA Conversation with a Rising Star – Allison GreavesAllison Grieves is CPHR BC & Yukon’s 2021 Rising Star Award Winner. She shares the growing value of HR within construction and the recruitment challenges facing the industry. We hear about how her HR perspectives have grown and shifted in her career and the network that has supported her to achieve success.2021-10-1531 min
From The PeakPost COVID HR insights and interesting stories with guest Kartik BharadwaJoin Howie and Kartik for an exploration of the collision of HR strategy/practice and COVID-19.2021-08-0626 min
From The PeakNavigating Return-to-work with guest Giselle BlackmanAre we prepared to return to the office? Giselle Blackman, respected thought leader within the HR industry speaks with Peter Saulnier about protecting culture, management biases, and other considerations for a thoughtful and effective return.2021-07-0921 min
From The PeakPeople, Organizations and Resilience with guest Leigh-Anne StittSubject matter expert Leigh-Anne Stitt shares her expertise on resilience, and what this means for people and organizations enduring a global pandemic.
2021-06-1434 min
From The PeakIntroduction to From The Peak -In this episode, Peter Saulnier and Howie Outerbridge talk about the podcast, where the name came from, and the reasons behind launching the series.2021-06-1415 min