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Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep. 10: Courtney Stache, LOST Cycle, Coping with the Death of a Parent.This episode is an important and difficult discussion about grief including the impact it can have on our careers. When Courtney was in her early twenties, her mom, Lois, died suddenly. Courtney had to find her way to the other side of this traumatic life event.Grief forces us to approach life situations differently and Courtney knew she had to reframe her thinking and evaluate how she saw her life moving forward. For Courtney, running was her safe place. The escape she felt while running and then through cycling, helped her to get through. Courtney’s d...
2023-07-0448 min
Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep. 10: Courtney Stache, LOST Cycle, Coping with the Death of a ParentThis episode is an important and difficult discussion about grief including the impact it can have on our careers. When Courtney was in her early twenties, her mom, Lois, died suddenly. Courtney had to find her way to the other side of this traumatic life event.
Grief forces us to approach life situations differently and Courtney knew she had to reframe her thinking and evaluate how she saw her life moving forward. For Courtney, running was her safe place. The escape she felt while running and then through cycling, helped her to get through.
Courtney’s...
2023-07-0448 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep. 10: Courtney Stache, LOST Cycle, Coping with the Death of a ParentThis episode is an important and difficult discussion about grief including the impact it can have on our careers. When Courtney was in her early twenties, her mom, Lois, died suddenly. Courtney had to find her way to the other side of this traumatic life event.
Grief forces us to approach life situations differently and Courtney knew she had to reframe her thinking and evaluate how she saw her life moving forward. For Courtney, running was her safe place. The escape she felt while running and then through cycling, helped her to get through.
Courtney’s...
2023-07-0448 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 9: Claire Revell: Director & Chief Executive Officer, Intellek“So I bought a book and taught myself how to program.”
After deciding a career in Tech was for her, Claire Revell made it happen. She rose to be the Director & CEO of Intellek, an international e.Learning company with its head office in the U. K. Intellek offers Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e.Learning programs to firms in the U. S., Canada, Europe, and South Africa. More recently, Intellek is adding a focus on training the learner in the live environment. Claire advocates for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths); she also has buil...
2023-04-2642 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 9: Claire Revell: Director & Chief Executive Officer, Intellek“So I bought a book and taught myself how to program.”
After deciding a career in Tech was for her, Claire Revell made it happen. She rose to be the Director & CEO of Intellek, an international e.Learning company with its head office in the U. K. Intellek offers Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e.Learning programs to firms in the U. S., Canada, Europe, and South Africa. More recently, Intellek is adding a focus on training the learner in the live environment. Claire advocates for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths); she also has buil...
2023-04-2642 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 9: Claire Revell: Director & Chief Executive Officer, Intellek“So I bought a book and taught myself how to program.” After deciding a career in Tech was for her, Claire Revell made it happen. She rose to be the Director & CEO of Intellek, an international e.Learning company with its head office in the U. K. Intellek offers Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e.Learning programs to firms in the U. S., Canada, Europe, and South Africa. More recently, Intellek is adding a focus on training the learner in the live environment. Claire advocates for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths); she also has built...
2023-04-2642 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 8: Jan Frolic: Co-Founder, Captains & Poets (Social and Emotional Learning Programs)“Find out who you are at your core, keep returning to that, and then go out into the world and live that person.”
Jan’s career is nothing short of inspirational. She sussed out what she wanted to do and went after that with absolute determination. Her success included buying businesses and taking a role as head of Canada’s Women of Influence organization, helping women achieve and sustain success. And if that weren’t enough, Jan and her business partner, recognizing an important niche and need, started the organization Captains & Poets a school program all about SEL (Socia...
2023-03-2947 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 8: Jan Frolic: Co-Founder, Captains & Poets (Social and Emotional Learning Programs)“Find out who you are at your core, keep returning to that, and then go out into the world and live that person.”
Jan’s career is nothing short of inspirational. She sussed out what she wanted to do and went after that with absolute determination. Her success included buying businesses and taking a role as head of Canada’s Women of Influence organization, helping women achieve and sustain success. And if that weren’t enough, Jan and her business partner, recognizing an important niche and need, started the organization Captains & Poets a school program all about SEL (Socia...
2023-03-2947 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 8: Jan Frolic: Co-Founder, Captains & Poets (Social and Emotional Learning Programs)“Find out who you are at your core, keep returning to that, and then go out into the world and live that person.” Jan’s career is nothing short of inspirational. She sussed out what she wanted to do and went after that with absolute determination. Her success included buying businesses and taking a role as head of Canada’s Women of Influence organization, helping women achieve and sustain success. And if that weren’t enough, Jan and her business partner, recognizing an important niche and need, started the organization Captains & Poets a school program all about...
2023-03-2847 min
Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 7: Abby Acham, Accounting Student & Cannabis/Mental Health Advocate"Do what you love"
Although cliché, it is easier to thrive when you are passionate about what you are doing. It changes how you look at your world. Abby has always loved accounting, and although her journey and career path have not been straightforward, she has found her way back to the accounting discipline.
On this week’s episode of Career Resilience with Jann Danyluk, Abby Acham and Jann discuss Abby’s impressive career path so far. A defining moment in high school set Abby apart when she opted out of the gifted program and was s...
2023-03-1539 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 7: Abby Acham, Accounting Student & Cannabis/Mental Health Advocate"Do what you love"
Although cliché, it is easier to thrive when you are passionate about what you are doing. It changes how you look at your world. Abby has always loved accounting, and although her journey and career path have not been straightforward, she has found her way back to the accounting discipline.
On this week’s episode of Career Resilience with Jann Danyluk, Abby Acham and Jann discuss Abby’s impressive career path so far. A defining moment in high school set Abby apart when she opted out of the gifted program and was s...
2023-03-1539 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 7: Abby Acham, Accounting Student & Cannabis/Mental health Advocate"Do what you love". Although cliché, it is easier to thrive when you are passionate about what you are doing. It changes how you look at your world. Abby has always loved accounting and although her journey and career path has not been straight forward, she has found her way back to the accounting discipline. On this week’s episode of Career Resilience with Jann Danyluk, Abby Acham and Jann discuss Abby’s impressive career path so far. A defining moment in high school set Abby apart when she opted out of the gifted program and was...
2023-03-1539 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 6: Alisya Bengi Danisman, Lawyer, Blenheim Chalcot, Venture Builders, London, UK"At a later stage, I got out of my comfort zone and made the decision to start over and change my life".
Alisya was born, raised and educated in Turkey where she became a Commercial Lawyer for a large firm in Istanbul. She moved to London to get her Masters in Law and made the decision to continue her career in the UK. She currently works for a Venture Builder firm assisting their clients in the legal aspects of their companies. While living in Turkey, she acted as a volunteer attorney by night to young protestors and...
2023-03-0738 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 6: Alisya Bengi Danisman, Lawyer, Blenheim Chalcot, Venture Builders, London, UK"At a later stage, I got out of my comfort zone and made the decision to start over and change my life".
Alisya was born, raised and educated in Turkey where she became a Commercial Lawyer for a large firm in Istanbul. She moved to London to get her Masters in Law and made the decision to continue her career in the UK. She currently works for a Venture Builder firm assisting their clients in the legal aspects of their companies. While living in Turkey, she acted as a volunteer attorney by night to young protestors and...
2023-03-0738 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 6: Alisya Bengi Danisman, Lawyer, Blenheim Chalcot, Venture Builders, London, UK"At a later stage, I got out of my comfort zone and made the decision to start over and change my life". Alisya was born, raised and educated in Turkey where she became a Commercial Lawyer for a large firm in Istanbul. She moved to London to get her Masters in Law and made the decision to continue her career in the UK. She currently works for a Venture Builder firm assisting their clients in the legal aspects of their companies. While living in Turkey she acted as a volunteer attorney by night to young protestors and wa...
2023-03-0638 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 5: Courtney Stache, Owner, LOST Cycle, London, Canada"I knew I needed to work for myself, the entrepreneurial bug really hit me when I lost my mom. I needed something that would be my whole life and light up my entire world. Tragedy in a way pushed me to take the leap" -Courtney Stache, Owner, of Lost Cycle.
As a small business owner, Courtney has had to overcome many challenges which have helped define her as a leader in the industry. The Lost Cycle team has created a unique space for the London, Ontario community to connect with others through movement and music in the...
2023-01-1137 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 5: Courtney Stache, Owner, LOST Cycle, London, Canada"I knew I needed to work for myself, the entrepreneurial bug really hit me when I lost my mom. I needed something that would be my whole life and light up my entire world. Tragedy in a way pushed me to take the leap" -Courtney Stache, Owner, of Lost Cycle.
As a small business owner, Courtney has had to overcome many challenges which have helped define her as a leader in the industry. The Lost Cycle team has created a unique space for the London, Ontario community to connect with others through movement and music in the...
2023-01-1137 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 5: Courtney Stache, Owner, LOST Cycle, London, Canada"I knew I needed to work for myself, the entrepreneurial bug really hit me when I lost my mom. I needed something that would be my whole life and light up my entire world. Tragedy in a way pushed me to take the leap" -Courtney Stache, Owner, Lost Cycle. As a small business owner, Courtney has had to overcome many challenges which have helped define her as a leader in the industry. The Lost Cycle team have created a unique space for the London, Ontario community to connect with others through movement and music in the magic o...
2023-01-1137 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 4: Tim Burgess, Vice-President, Process Innovation, Universal Music, Toronto Canada“How do we build a bridge from today to where we need to be.”
Located in Toronto but leading a team in London, L. A. New York and Nashville, Tim’s group looks at the processes, people and tech needed to support the opportunities that come into the music industry. Tim is also a championship rally driver and was a drummer in the 80’s Brit (and hit) Band T’Pau.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our career resilience page.
Thank you for li...
2022-12-011h 00Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 4: Tim Burgess, Vice-President, Process Innovation, Universal Music, Toronto Canada“How do we build a bridge from today to where we need to be.”
Located in Toronto but leading a team in London, L. A. New York and Nashville, Tim’s group looks at the processes, people and tech needed to support the opportunities that come into the music industry. Tim is also a championship rally driver and was a drummer in the 80’s Brit (and hit) Band T’Pau.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our career resilience page.
Thank you for li...
2022-12-011h 00Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 4: Tim Burgess, Vice-President, Process Innovation, Universal Music, Toronto Canada“How do we build a bridge from today to where we need to be.” Located in Toronto but leading a team in London, L. A. New York and Nashville, Tim’s group looks at the processes, people and tech needed to support the opportunities that come into the music industry. Tim is also a championship rally driver and was a drummer in the 80’s Brit (and hit) Band T’Pau.More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here:https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/& for all the podcast and YouTube informatio...
2022-11-301h 00Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 3: Sam Blackham, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager, Associate Director, Gardiner & Theobald LLP"It's point go to handing over the keys at the end." Sam appoints the team, selects designs, manages the costs, makes sure the numbers add up and helps ensure the site developer is going to make a profit from building a new development. In other words, when it comes to construction and builds, Sam is a "jack of all trades," pulling together a diverse group of stakeholders to bring something new to the London UK scene. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for al...
2022-11-0934 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 3: Sam Blackham, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager, Associate Director, Gardiner & Theobald LLP"It's point go to handing over the keys at the end."
Sam appoints the team, selects designs, manages the costs, makes sure the numbers add up and helps ensure the site developer is going to make a profit from building a new development. In other words, when it comes to construction and builds, Sam is a "jack of all trades," pulling together a diverse group of stakeholders to bring something new to the London UK scene.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our ca...
2022-11-0934 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 3: Sam Blackham, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager, Associate Director, Gardiner & Theobald LLP"It's point go to handing over the keys at the end."
Sam appoints the team, selects designs, manages the costs, makes sure the numbers add up and helps ensure the site developer is going to make a profit from building a new development. In other words, when it comes to construction and builds, Sam is a "jack of all trades," pulling together a diverse group of stakeholders to bring something new to the London UK scene.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our ca...
2022-11-0934 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 2: Dr. Rob Austin, Professor Ivey Business School & faculty member, Harvard Medical School"Digital has outgrown the IT Department." As a Professor at London Ontario's Ivey School of Business, Rob watches, assesses and teaches trends in technology. His extensive background in both academia and business brings together some fascinating thoughts about the evolution and impact of technology and digital in our world. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video...
2022-10-1936 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Ep 2: Dr. Rob Austin, Professor Ivey Business School & faculty member, Harvard Medical School"Digital has outgrown the IT Department."
As a Professor at London Ontario's Ivey School of Business, Rob watches, assesses and teaches trends in technology. His extensive background in both academia and business brings together some fascinating thoughts about the evolution and impact of technology and digital in our world.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our career resilience page.
Thank you for listening.
If you enjoyed this podcast and need support in your own career resilience, please do get...
2022-10-1936 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 1: Jeff Fung, Vice-President, Operations, Forever Homes"We've been able to provide a platform for multiple stakeholders to be successful."Jeff works in a residential real estate development, family business which has grown, first through his parents' hard work and Jeff joined the team about ten years ago. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do g...
2022-09-2836 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS3: Episode 1: Jeff Fung, Vice-President, Operations, Forever Homes"We've been able to provide a platform for multiple stakeholders to be successful."
Jeff works in a residential real estate development, family business which has grown, first through his parents' hard work and Jeff joined the team about ten years ago.
More on Ford Keast LLP Human Resources Consulting can be found here & for all the podcast information, visit our career resilience page.
Thank you for listening.
If you enjoyed this podcast and need support in your own career resilience, please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeast.com
2022-09-2836 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 21: Mamta Bajaj, Mother of 3, Counselling Psychologist & Outreach Director at Ruam Chuay, Thailand"Most of our happiness when we look back on our lives is based on relationships." Mamta is the mother of 3 and a supportive partner to her husband. After staying at home to raise her children, she became a Counselling Psychologist and Outreach Director at Ruam Chuay, a non-profit focused on relationship violence prevention. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video a...
2022-06-1542 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 20: Steph Connolly, Founder, Aligned Content Strategies for Founder"Take messy and inspired action every day." Steph is a content strategist and copy writer. She works with, and becomes, her clients on line. Founders don't have the time to put their own voice out there, so Steph does this for them. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get i...
2022-06-0850 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 19: Ian Hillis, CPA and Triathlete"You start questioning all your life choices because it’s a long day out there." Ian chose his career in Accounting and became a Partner at Ford Keast at a very young age. But wait, there's more: Ian is a triathlete competing against himself and always working on his swim/bike/run skills. He chose a very challenging sport. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you...
2022-06-0139 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 18: Kevin Shea, Best Selling Author, Hockey Historian and Instructor"Love what you do and do what you love.." aka: "Dig what you do and do what you dig!"Working at the Hockey Hall of Fame, authoring books or working with, and promoting rock musicians , Kevin's career is the very definition of eclectic. As so many of us do, he made it happen by pursuing his passion. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podc...
2022-05-1849 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 17: Gord Delamont, Founder & Creative Director, TreeTown Media Group Inc. & London Inc"Entrepreneurship is another level of responsibility, but the successes are a little sweeter." Gord began his career as a musician with a side hustle of journalism. Some of his talent is inherited, some is self-taught and all have led him to a successful career in journalism and starting TreeTown Media Group. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube v...
2022-05-1141 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 16: Monisha Bajaj, Founder of Ruam Chuay in Bangkok and Business Strategy Execution Consultant"Deconstruct what we've been taught and build back up with the skills and perceptions we need." Monisha lives in Bangkok, Thailand where she founded Ruam Chuay, a not for profit which assists people of all ages and genders in understanding what can be done about violence and sexual violence in relationships. Monisha also works with business owners who are on the cusp of moving from strategy to operational execution. There are many synergies between these two roles. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/hum...
2022-04-2748 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 15: Ken Kirkpatrick, Cyber Crime Constable, Hamilton Investigative & Police Services Division“Active to not active and being in a wheelchair. It shatters your world, let’s be real.” It is challenging for us to fathom Ken’s story. His history includes success in martial arts, becoming a Police Officer on patrol in Hamilton, and then joining the Cyber Crimes Division. Ken has a wonderful partner in his wife, Krutika Patil, and they share their joy in their little girl. All that is a story in itself. And with all that, he also has had to use his considerable skills to prevail through a traumatic time. Ken was impacted in every way...
2022-04-131h 04Career Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 14: Rob Austin, Professor of Innovation and Information SystemsRob Austin returns to Career Resilience! This time round the discussion is about information sharing in a “super transparent” society. Formerly, we have lived with the assumption that for the most part, information would stay where it is. Rob talks about how in fact information can propagate in ways that are unexpected and can cause us problems. Or ways that can drive unexpected change. Providing examples of specific situations, Rob discusses Anonymous and the pros and cons of the information age we inhabit. Rob talks too about how he and his fellow researcher and mentor David Upton got some things...
2022-04-0643 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 13: Krutika Patil, BA, MSW, JD: Law & MotherhoodKrutika knew she wanted a career that would mean being helpful to others. What better choice than a career in law? Krutika’s journey included finding out what direction she did not want to go in this field. Interwoven with her career story, as a Child Protection Lawyer, are some of her discussions with her female friends who have gone into Big Law and what that’s like for them. Law as a career choice always seems to go head to head with the concept of work/life balance. For women in particular though, it appears that a career in l...
2022-03-2333 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 12: Nichole Starkman, Baker, & Resident of FinlandNichole left her home in the U.S. and moved to Finland in 2015. She is a Marketing and Business grad with a passion for baking. She combined these skills to create and introduce her company 'Americana Cakes & Sweets' to Finnish people. As is typical of solopreneurs, Nichole does everything from marketing to inventory control, managing her website and baking the wonderful desserts which make people happy. Contrast this with our discussion about Finland and Russia sharing a border. Nichole provides historical context about Finland’s history with Russia. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found her...
2022-03-1630 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 11: Abbiola Ballah, M..A, Founder & CEO, Phern Education StudiosAbbiola is an entrepreneur who was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago. She assists entrepreneurs and business owners from all over the world to integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into their organizations and practices. Abbiola has the unique perspective of having lived in a variety of countries including the U. S, Belize and Japan. She’s now back home with all that understanding gained and being put into action for the benefit of businesses who are interested in ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion is part of their every day lives. Find Abbiola on Instagram under Phern Education St...
2022-03-0941 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 10: Gretchen Rock, One Half of an Inter-Racial CoupleGretchen and Ken Rock have been married for 52 years. Through these years, they have lived the reality that inter-racial couples have faced forever. This episode of Career Resilience talks about how they have been resilient as an amazing couple who knew they could conquer anything. We also hear about Gretchen’s career choice as a school teacher and why she decided to work with kids with learning challenges. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https...
2022-02-1539 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 9: Katrina Widener, Solopreneur and Business CoachKickass Coach is how Katrina styles her approach to the work she does with her clients. This Minneapolis solopreneur has a ton of words of wisdom. From her own experience of being laid off repeatedly due to re-structuring or her thought processes about career decisions and managing the day to day of life’s journey. When Katrina decides to do something that feels right, she goes for it. From her own experience in a variety of roles, she provides great advice for all of as we think about what do in our careers, the cultures we work in and th...
2022-02-0940 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 8: Marcella Trembley: Scientist, Artist and a Canadian in SwitzerlandCareer Growth and Brave Choices - Marcella is one of those people who are open to change and seizing the possibilities in life. Growing up in Lambeth, Ontario, she became a business owner and worked on developing her artistic talent. She switched to science and made the move to Switzerland for her PhD in molecular and cellular biology. Through this, she learned German in order to build a life in Switzerland. All in all, a path with many twists and turns. Marcella’s story is one of resilience, bravery, and an understanding of herself and what is important. Job...
2022-01-2539 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 7: Sarah Lempa: A Location-Independent CareerMany of us have wondered what it would be like to travel the world while pursuing a career. Sarah decided it was time to take a risk and traveled to over forty countries while building her writing portfolio. While this may feel like a dream scenario for some, it comes with challenges, difficult decisions, and at times, financial stress. Facing reality head on helped Sarah understand the importance of cultivating community wherever she was travelling. At the same time, she opened a digital content agency, "Dang Fine Creative" which she operates with her team from wherever she is currently...
2021-11-2433 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 6: Jag Siva, Stay-at-Home Dad“I've managed people before, and this is all about prioritizing things and having a schedule, having objectives, managing a team.” Jag Siva joins us today to discuss the challenges and realities he’s faced in his career transition when moving from his high-powered career in telecom to becoming a full-time stay at home parent of three children. For Jag, it was a tough switch, from travelling the world and logging over three to four million miles on multiple airlines, caring for his clients, and teams to then taking care of his three children. "More on Ford K...
2021-11-1030 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 5: Rob Austin – International Career Path"Before you accept an opportunity, make sure you're convinced it's winnable." Rob's career has spanned a variety of academic and business ventures. An American, Rob has worked in the U.S., Europe and in Canada. He is currently with London, Ontario's prestigious Ivey School of Business. Rob has been widely published in academic and professional venues, and has written 9 books. He has a number of degrees including mechanical engineering and literature. This varied background has led to an eclectic career. Rob, among his other interests, works with initiatives related to neurodiversity as a source of organizational talent...
2021-11-0351 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 4: Lindsy Coll - Balancing Career and Being a Single Mom"Manage your expectations of yourself; it's okay not to do everything. Give yourself grace and compassion." For single parent, Lindsy Coll managing both her career and taking care of her three year old son is a challenge, but one that is absolutely worthwhile. Having an active son and a busy full time job makes life busy. Lindsy speaks to the tips she has learned in coping with this lifestyle including the importance of focusing on the foundational things. Lindsy continues to focus on her career plan and looks at each step as progression to achieving her long...
2021-10-2033 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 3: Ed Holder - A Commitment to Community"We are all the sum of everything we have done." True words from Ed Holder, the Mayor of London Ontario. Ed (which he prefers to be called) has had success, failure, loss and wins; he is the epitome of resilience. Focus and purpose have been the driving force behind Ed's entrepreneurial path and his dedication to serving his community. Ed has achieved many remarkable career milestones from being a member of Stephen Harper's Conservative cabinet to Minister of State for Science & Technology and currently as the leader of London, the tenth largest city in Canada. Passion for...
2021-10-0643 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2:Episode 2: Chris Pulford - Neuro-Diversity"There's something to be said for sticking with it. You've only really failed once you have stopped, just keep going. It may take you a little longer, which it did for me at certain points, but if you get to the finish line you wanted, it's totally fine." Chris was diagnosed as dyslexic when he was in his late teens. Jann and Chris discuss his neuro-diversity and how it made him feel to be wired slightly differently, in particular, the years before his diagnosis. He speaks to the relief of understanding his diagnosis and the comfort of...
2021-09-2936 minCareer Resilience with Jann DanylukS2: Episode 1: Jon Foreman – A Life in LawThere are many layers to being a lawyer and those layers are both demanding and fulfilling. Overcoming tragedy and a shift in his career trajectory allowed Jon to refocus and appreciate the opportunities that came from those challenges. This resilience ultimately paved his path to Foreman & Company. Jon and Jann discuss the realities of being a lawyer and the fact that the reality rarely matches the vision. The responsibility of owning clients' problems is heavy at times, but the knowledge of helping people is what drives the focus. Jon has created a dynamic team of lawyers and he takes...
2021-09-2236 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk28. Terri Ellis - Partner, RSM Canada Alliance Leader"Resilience is the ability to transition, to see the change around you and adapt to that." Terri Ellis is a leader at RSM, an alliance which brings CPA and consulting firms together while also ensuring their independence and individualism. The alliance focuses on leveraging client service and adding value to their members through education, support and sharing best practices. Terri is part of the leadership team at RSM, but she is so much more than that! From being discovered and recruited by a business leader on the golf course when she was a golf pro...
2021-06-1631 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk27. Alec Cook - Research Assistant, Student and part of the Transgender community“I was finally able to live as who I was and be open and be proud of that.” Alec has packed a lot of living and resilience into his young life. At an early age, he struggled with gender identification. He was born a female biologically but came to realize that he is a male. Alec talks about not having the language, or role models, to assist him in understanding his identity in this world. Aided by a close-knit family, teachers and mentors and his own determination, Alec became the person he was meant to be...
2021-06-0335 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk26. Rick Crawford - Firefighter, Entrepreneur and Dad"Resilience is moving forward, pushing through the ups, the downs and the bad, and keeping in the back of your mind that you’ll figure this out.” This is a story from a Dad's point of view. Firefighter and entrepreneur, Rick and his wife Keira, their daughter, Thea, and son Alexander have been through a challenging journey together. At 15 years old, Thea knew she had cancer before anyone else in her family realized it; it is impossible to imagine how that must have felt for her. Her path since is a testament to her courage. The family pull...
2021-05-1935 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk25. Dr. Chris Niblock - Emergency Room Doctor“We get to help people and people trust us.”Dr. Chris Niblock is an Emergency Room doctor in Queensland, Australia. Chris is an amazing person who has spent his adult life working his way towards the career that was meant for him. This brilliant young man, self-deprecating in every way, talks about the bumps along the journey, and even candidly shares his reaction to seeing his first cadaver. Chris is dedicated to his profession and to the patients he helps every single day.More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: http...
2021-05-1235 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk27. Alec Cook - Research Assistant, Student and part of the Trans community“I was finally able to live as who I was and be open and be proud of that.” Alec has packed a lot of living and resilience into his young life. At an early age, he struggled with gender identification. He was born a female biologically but came to realize that he is a male. Alec talks about not having the language, or role models, to assist him in understanding his identity in this world. Aided by a close-knit family, teachers and mentors and his own determination, Alec became the person he was meant to be...
2021-05-0535 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk24. Lindsay Ferrier - Career and Being a Mom"I have three boys, 3, 8 and 13.:" Lindsay is an HR Executive and is managing her career and her life as a Mom. In other words, she is managing a lot. Just in time for Mother's Day in Canada, Jann and Lindsay discuss the trials, joys and challenges of having every moment full from morning to night. We also salute single Moms and stay-at-home Moms. Thanks for doing the tough and rewarding job that you do. Lindsay shares some of the things that work for her in handling her busy life, from making lists to looking forward to...
2021-05-0536 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk23. Fred Tomczyk - Canadian Success Story"Resilience is the ability to fight through the tough times and see opportunity.." Having a chance to talk with Fred Tomczyk, a Canadian business leader is truly a gift. Fred was a Senior Vice-President at London Life when he was 32 and rose to be CEO. He was Vice-Chair of TD Bank and CEO of Ameritrade in New York City arriving at that job just in time for the 2008 financial crises. Fred shares insights from his stellar career. He provides advice for people growing in their career and has interesting things to say about change management.
2021-04-2847 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk22. Emily Gough - Recovering from Infidelity"I was standing on the ashes of my life." Emily Gough, Human Connection Coach & Host, Room to Grow Podcast. Relationship breakdowns are always painful, even more so when infidelity is the root cause. Emily shares her journey from finding out that her relationship was not what she thought it was through to the coping mechanisms she put in place to survive. Even though, as Emily says, she was standing on the ashes of her life, she was able to learn, grow and forgive. She points out that forgiveness is for us, not for the person who h...
2021-04-2143 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk21. Stacey Hann, CA - Networking and Connection“Networking and connectivity is a lifelong journey.” Stacey Hann, CA, Lecturer and Director of the Graduate Diploma Program in Accounting at Western University, London, Canada is our guest on Career Resilience this week. Stacey and Jann speak about the power of connection, owning your career and cultivating opportunities. Stacey speaks to the importance of positive impact and "lollipop" moments. Transitioning from assurance and accounting to academia has allowed her to provide unique insight and guidance to her students. Stacey's commitment to her students' success goes beyond the classroom and the conversation highlights the importance of c...
2021-04-0738 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk20. Twenty Questions with Jann - Personal Branding & Owning it'For your own personal brand, always stay true to your values' Kinga Dolecka, Brand Strategist, asks Jann a series of questions to get to the heart of Jann's personal brand. It is also a discussion of living in a day and age where we are somewhere on the internet. Whether, business connection or potential date, we (our personal brand) are out there to be searched. In her business, Kinga assists individuals and companies in identifying their brand and showing up as their authentic selves for their clients or customers. Kinga is also candid about her personal challenges...
2021-03-3133 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk19. Dan Pietens – Artist and Mental Health Advocate“It was never on my radar to pursue anything art-related.” Imagine having a set career path in mind and then as you progress down that path you realize that it was the wrong career choice for you. Not only that, it negatively impacts your mental health each day. Dan and Jann talk about that realization for him after going through school and completing his Masters in Physiotherapy and beginning a career in this field. Dan shares his story of anxiety and his strength of will in moving forward and finding what worked for him. He talks...
2021-03-2452 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk18. Jord Cuiper - Entrepreneur, Strategist, Coach, Speaker, Surfer“Somewhere in our exponential growth, we have lost the connection to who we truly are.” Resilience versus willpower, overcoming deep pain of loss and disrupting our lives to learn about ourselves and to grow. These are just a few of the things that Jord and Jann discuss in this week’s wide-ranging discussion. Through his own experience and his role as a coach, Jord helps his clients to live in harmony with the things that are important in life. This place of harmony has not come easy to Jord which adds to his deep understanding of others and the challe...
2021-03-1741 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk17. Manvir Singh - Stand-up Comedian“Five minutes before going on stage, I was going to back out. But my friends said, ‘we’re here for you’ and that’s what got me on stage.” Manvir Singh, Stand-up ComedianManvir Singh is a business person by day and a stand-up comedian by night. For our discussion, we talk about his experience as a Sikh living in New York City and what it’s like to be a comedian. We also talked about discrimination and the experience of being singled out and feeling helpless. One of the reasons Manvir went into st...
2021-03-1040 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk16. Salomé Azevedo - Biomedical Engineer & PhD Student 'When you have goals, it’s easy to be resilient because you know the outcome you want to achieve.’ Salome Azevedo is a PhD Student & Head of Digital Health, Value for Health CoLAB based in Lisbon, Portugal. Salomé Azevedo is a Portuguese BioMedical Engineer who works in the English language and lives most of her personal life in Portuguese. Her home base is Lisbon, Portugal. Salomé’s work has a global impact as she and her team seek to find innovative ways to link technology and healthcare. Her mandate is to accelerate knowledge transfer between academia a...
2021-03-0338 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk15. Megan Walker - Women’s Advocate and Radical Feminist Megan Walker, London Abused Women’s Centre, Executive Director “Women don’t want to be equal to their oppressors, they want to be free from oppression.” Megan Walker is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) based in London, Canada. In this candid talk, Megan discusses the heartbreak and bravery of women who are abused by their partners and the societal conditioning of girls from a very young age. Megan discusses the value and impact of independence and her hope for a better future for women and girls. After 24 years at LAWC, Megan...
2021-02-1952 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk15. Megan Walker - Women’s Advocate and Radical FeministMegan Walker is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC). In this candid talk, Megan discusses the heartbreak and bravery of women who are abused by their partners and the societal conditioning of girls from a very young age. Megan discusses the value and impact of independence and her hope for a better future for women and girls. After 24 years at LAWC, Megan is transitioning out of her role as Executive Director and moving to a new chapter in her career. It was great to have an opportunity to hear about her plans. The London Ab...
2021-02-1752 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk14. Maria Meally - Imposter Syndrome‘Is this a feeling or is this a fact? ’Maria Meally, Founder and CEO at Theory Y Search in New York City, USA. a great chat with Recruiter, Maria Meally! Maria shares insights into the world of headhunting and her personalized approach to bringing candidates and businesses together to the benefit of both. Jann and Maria talk about imposter syndrome and practical things we can do to overcome feelings of inadequacy. They discuss that terrible roommate, i.e. the voice inside our head that tells us that maybe we aren’t good enough. As Maria says: “Let’s not get in...
2021-02-1036 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk13. Michelle Young - Racism‘I didn’t expect that I would see it again, that I would live it.’ Michelle Young Service Director, Indigenous Services & Equity Lead at Childre’s Aid Society in London, Canada. An enlightening and challenging conversation with Michelle Young. Jann and Michelle talk about racism and the topic of white fragility. The conversation discusses the history that we all carry with us and the deep pain felt by black and indigenous people. Black History Month is about celebrating the history, tenacity, and successes of black people. Let’s do that. It is critical that we reflect, educate ourselves and advoca...
2021-02-0341 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk12. John Kudelka - His Vertical Climb‘All Your Virtual Climbing Needs’ John is the Owner and Manager at Junction Climbing in London, Ontario. John Kudelka’s career has, in many ways, mirrored the business he is in. Junction Climbing, as John says, is where “you can find all your vertical climbing needs”. True! John provides a place for people of all skill levels to find a personal challenge and an absorbing and good time, alone or with friends, family or co-workers. John also talks about his personal vertical climb in envisioning and executing his dream of opening this business. John reveals the soul-destroying situation of dealing...
2021-01-2727 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk11. Jodi Simpson – Passion for People and Community‘I parked my fear and just said, okay, let’s give this a whirl’ Jodi Simpson and the FOunder and President at City Match based in London, Canada. Five years ago, Jodi started her own business… London Ontario’s relocation and settlement concierge service: CityMatch. Since then, Jodi and her team have brought people into London and area from 26 countries. Her warm welcome and the professional integration services she offers make everyone feel immediately at home. There’s so much more to our discussion: high energy, the impact of growing up economically challenged and practical tips on managing ourselves in...
2021-01-2037 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk10. Laura Jeanne - Alone at 19; Building a Life‘I got my Masters in Public Health to understand the social determinants of health.’ Laura a registered Nurse at Medcan Private Health Clinic in Toronto, Canada. Laura left home at 19 due to an untenable family situation. She moved to Toronto from Ottawa with no network and no one to turn to. This is her story of survival including her thoughts about where she would live if she had to become homeless. We also discuss the drive that formed her decision to study nursing and to go on to achieve her Masters in Public Health. Please also refer to our i...
2021-01-1335 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk9. Terry Zavitz – High Energy and Determination‘I was told they didn’t hire women. I was the second Canadian female to be hired’ Terry Zavitz, President at Zavitz Insurance & Wealth, based in London, Canada talks the struggle is real! Those early years of career growth can be so painful and sometimes filled with blockers. Jann and Terry talk about Terry’s journey as she became an entrepreneur and Jann’s journey in a corporate environment. Terry provides recommendations to those in business for self and Jann provides ideas for those working in a corporate environment. Terry also discusses her business succession and has incredibly wise words...
2021-01-0640 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk8. Lisa Bowden – Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis & Uplifting DiscussionTake the time to smell the roses, we have to do that. Taking the time to appreciate the moment is incredible. I have been made aware of the important things in life’ Lisa Bowden, Vice-President, Human Resources, at Goodwill Industries in London, Canada. There can be nothing more life-changing than being taken off our planned trajectory with a diagnosis of cancer. Lisa’s story is one of bravery and resilience in the true sense of the word. Join Jann and Lisa as they talk about Lisa’s journey from busy Executive in a high-stress job whic...
2020-12-2342 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk7. Kimberley Clarke - Never Waste A Crises & White Glove EventsLet’s take a good look at entrepreneurial spirit, resilience in good times and bad and what it’s like to lead a high profile business. London Ontario’s Kimberley Clarke’s KCI Management Inc., offers “white glove service” event planning and execution spanning the globe and enhancing the brands of leading-edge businesses. Kimberley also candidly discusses what it’s like to turn a potentially business-shattering crisis into an incredible win. She and Jann discuss the World Economic Forum at Davos which is surely la crème de la crème of event management. Kimberley also gives us an insight on Matt...
2020-12-1629 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk6. Dan Catunto - Career Paths & Working with Vulnerable PeopleThink you’re going to go in the direction of your schooling? Maybe not. Listen to Jann and Dan Catunto discuss his career steps and why he veered off from his plan to be a civics teacher to assisting vulnerable people in our society.Dan and his team help people with mental health problems who, through circumstances, were not able to overcome tragedy in their lives such as sexual and physical abuse. In many cases, these people chose the path of self-medication and retreat. Working with individuals with challenges such as homelessness is Dan’s life’s...
2020-12-0924 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk5. Justine Zavitz - Family Business & Navigating Male-Dominated IndustriesJoin us for this week's episode and our wide-ranging career resilience chat with Justine Zavitz! Justine cares deeply about her clients and her role in her thriving family business. It is interesting to hear about Justine’s progress and her commitment to personal growth through her working life so far. Jann and Justine discuss the challenges and the on-going progress still underway, and needed, in navigating male-dominated businesses.
2020-12-0226 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk4. Dr Sarah Pantin - Life Resilience & Career ChangeCareer shifts can be hard, but what about jumping from being a lawyer to becoming a psychologist? This week Jann is joined by Ottawa Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Pantin. Jann and Sarah delve into topics about resilience in life, the paths we choose, and what it can be like when we consider big career changes. They also discuss the similarities in two professions: law and psychology. Who knew?!
2020-11-2516 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk3. Joey Lee - Failing & Rising AgainMeet Joey Lee, an incredible woman, wife, mum, daughter, fitness coach, entrepreneur and project manager. Joey currently works out of Vancouver, Canada with Hong Kong-based Integrated Management Systems, Asia’s leading digital transformation agency.During this episode we discuss Joey's Muay Thai (Thai boxing) career and her time owning an initially very successful fitness studio and what it was like for her when the business ultimately failed.
2020-11-1923 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk2. Geoff Pulford - Senior Leadership & C-Suite InsightsGeoff Pulford is the Chief Operating Officer at Lerners LLP, a well-known and influential Southwestern Ontario law firm. Geoff and Jann talk about Geoff’s philosophy of leadership and business success. Guess what! It’s all about people! Geoff’s years in C-suite positions have honed his thought-processes and he shares some of his brilliant ideas including: ‘a business cannot will itself to greatness’.
2020-11-1116 minCareer Resilience with Jann Danyluk1. Pedro Rente Laurenco - Management Evolution & Changing CountriesIn this week's episode, Jann chats with Pedro Rente Laurenco, a people-manager, a Data Scientist and an entrepreneur who moved from his home in Lisbon to settle in London, UK. We chat about Pedro’s career journey, his challenges as a people-manager and what it is like to move to a new country. This podcast highlights elements of entrepreneurial life and also highlights Pedro’s work at Vodafone related to COVID-19 and tracking the transmission of malaria.
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