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The Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP55 AI Strategy that Starts with People with Kian GoharAI is changing everything. The question is—are you ready to lead the change?In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with futurist, bestselling author, and leadership expert Kian Gohar to unpack what it really takes to thrive in the age of AI.Kian brings bold insight from years of coaching leaders at Fortune 500s, startups, and global institutions. Together, he and Mike explore how the most successful teams are thinking differently about AI—treating it not like a tool, but like a creative partner. They dig into what it looks like...2025-07-0144 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP54 The Five Obsessions of High-Performing Organizations with Michael ErathWhat if the systems meant to streamline your business are actually holding it back? In this episode, Mike sits down with Michael Erath for a conversation that blends personal insight with hard-earned business wisdom. Michael’s journey through building and refining business operating systems has led him to a refreshingly human-centered approach—one that prioritizes people over process and embraces flexibility without losing structure.Together, they dive into the “Five Obsessions” that elite organizations live by: cultivating great people, staying inspired, optimizing systems, fostering a true performance culture, and strengthening financial health. Michael doesn’t just share theo...2025-06-2436 minLegacy BrandingLegacy BrandingEp 30. From Founder to Leader: Creating Impact Beyond the Exit with Mike DesjardinsWhat if emotional intelligence was the real foundation of great leadership and the legacy you leave behind?In this episode of The Legacy Branding Podcast, I’m joined by Mike Desjardins, strategic advisor, founder of ViRTUS, and one of the most emotionally intelligent leaders I’ve ever met.Mike doesn’t just talk about leadership, he lives it. From building a purpose-driven business to guiding others through high-stakes transitions, his journey is a beautiful example of leading with intention, clarity, and heart.We talk about what it means to grow people, not just compan...2025-06-1831 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP53 Redefining Success: From Burnout to Human Connection with Mike BrcicIn this episode of The Mike Method, host Mike Desjardins sits down with Mike Brcic—entrepreneur, adventurer, and founder of Wayfinders—to explore how a one-off mountain bike trip evolved into a global movement helping entrepreneurs reconnect with purpose, community, and themselves.A sought-after speaker and facilitator on the power of human connection, Mike has spent years creating transformative, adventure-based experiences for bold leaders across the globe. From living with Indigenous tribes in the Amazon to migrating with Kazakh nomads in Mongolia, his journeys have shaped a mission: to help others find meaning not through doing more...2025-06-1747 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP52 The Pink Tsunami: Women, Wealth, and the Future of Capital with Catherine D’OrazioIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins is joined by Catherine D’Orazio—Wealth Advisor at CC&L Private Capital—for a timely and eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest financial shifts of our time: the unprecedented transfer of wealth into the hands of women.With 25 years of experience advising families, foundations, and endowments, Catherine brings both deep financial expertise and a values-based approach to wealth planning. Named one of British Columbia’s Most Influential Women in Finance, she’s a recognized thought leader in the growing movement around women and wealth. Her unique career pat...2025-06-1027 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE51 Leadership Development That Actually Works with Chris TaylorThis week on The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Chris Taylor, CEO of Actionable and one of the sharpest minds out there when it comes to adult learning and real behavior change. Chris founded Actionable.co in 2008 for the express purpose of helping corporate learners apply what they learned; consistently and measurably. Since then, Chris – and his team at Actionable– have supported the deployment of over 3000+ programs leveraging the Impact Certainty model for driving change.While the world’s obsessing over AI, Chris has been quietly gathering one of the largest data sets on what really...2025-06-0336 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEp50 The Power of Charisma with Milam MillerIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Milam Miller—keynote speaker, executive coach, and the real-life Ted Lasso—to explore the art of healthy charisma and how it’s reshaping leadership in today’s world.Milam spent 15 years in Sports & Entertainment, negotiating over $100M in deals before turning his focus to leadership. Now, through his company Be Confident and Kind, he helps leaders at Amazon, Google, Uber and beyond unlock their true potential through connection, warmth, and intentional kindness. His upcoming book, The Charisma Craft, available June 25th 2025, breaks down how anyone—introvert...2025-05-2739 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEp49 Inside the Creator Economy with Jeff DuncanWhat would you do if 92% of your business disappeared overnight?In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Jeff Duncan, CEO of Ingenuity Live and Meeting Max, to explore what it really takes to turn crisis into opportunity. Jeff is a graduate of the EO Entrepreneur Master’s Program at MIT, holds a leadership role as Past President of the Vancouver Entrepreneur’s Organization, is an Executive Board Member of the Vancouver Police Foundation, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Plastic Bank. Jeff is a 40 under 40 winner, an active public spea...2025-05-2053 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEp48 The Masculinity Shift with Connor BeatonIf you’ve ever wondered why so many men today feel lost, disconnected, or unsure of their place in the world, this episode is for you. Mike Desjardins sits down with Connor Beaton, author, podcast host and founder of ManTalks, for a raw and insightful conversation about what it really means to be a man in today’s society—and why so many are struggling to figure it out. Connor has been working for almost a decade as a NY-based coach, teacher, and speaker to help men (and women) from all over the world walk thought their darkness and grow in...2025-05-1343 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP47 Why Great Leaders Embrace Uncertainty with Justin McSharryIn this episode, Mike sits down with Justin McSharry for a real-world conversation about how leadership and change management are evolving inside some of the world's biggest companies. Justin McSharry is the head of Leadership & Professional Development function at GM, where he designs and implements strategies to grow leadership capabilities across all levels of the organization — from front-line managers to senior executives. His work focuses on defining leadership frameworks, assessing current capabilities, and creating impactful programs that build the skills needed to drive GM’s strategic objectives and culture. Drawing on his experience at GM and Dropbox, Justin shares why...2025-05-0637 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP46 Regulation, Leadership, and High Performance with Lisa DionIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins sits down with Lisa Dion! Lisa is an international teacher, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy, founder and President of the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, co-founder of the Synergetic Education Institute, creator of the Business of Therapy and host of the Lessons from the Playroom podcast. She is the author of Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity and is the 2015 recipient of the Association for Play Therapy’s Professional Education and Training Award of Excellence. Lisa is a trailblazer in the world of play therapy, and the model...2025-04-2945 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP45 The Secret to Scaling Your Business Without Losing Its Genius with Simon BowenWhat if the real reason your sales team isn’t closing deals has nothing to do with the market—and everything to do with your company’s diluted genius?In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with international business mentor and Models Method creator, Simon Bowen, for a deep dive into what really sets high-performing companies apart. Spoiler: it’s not just having a good product. It’s about clarity, believability, and a sharp understanding of your company’s core brilliance—what Simon calls your “genius.”Simon unpacks how that genius often fades as a c...2025-04-2246 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodEP44 The Future of Learning with Greg Smith, CEO of ThinkificWe’re so excited to welcome Greg Smith, the Founder and CEO of Thinkific, to the pod today! If you’re curious about where learning, leadership, and community are headed, this episode is for you. Thinkific is the leading platform for creating, marketing, and selling digital learning experiences. Greg is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build businesses around their own passions, knowledge, or skills. Before launching Thinkific, he was a corporate lawyer at one of the largest law firms in the country. During that time, he launched an online course as a side project—one that quickly took off and began...2025-04-1545 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE43 The Power of Real Conversations with Adrienne GiffenMike is sitting down with Adrienne Giffen to dive into the big stuff—personal growth, leadership, creativity, and how we really connect with each other in a screen-heavy world. They chat about those early life experiences that shape us (yes, even high school memories!), the surprisingly personal journey of writing a book, and the magic of a board game designed to spark meaningful conversations. Adrienne is an Executive Recruiter and Digital Entrepreneur who is passionate about the difference she can make in the world. Through adversity, she discovered what makes her dance in love, family, friendships and career. Almost twen...2025-04-0840 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE42 Understanding and Preventing Burnout with Dr. Sherry WallingIn this week's episode, Dr. Sherry Walling and Mike explore the emotional challenges entrepreneurs face, especially around burnout and business transitions. Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate. Her company, ZenFounder, helps entrepreneurs and leaders navigate transition, rapid growth, loss, and any manner of complex human experience. She hosts the ZenFounder podcast, which has been called a “must listen” by both Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine and has been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times. She was also the host of Mind Curious, a podcast series exploring innovations in mental health care via psychedelics.2025-04-0145 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE41 Mentorship & Turning Passion into Impact with Taylor HuiIn this episode, Taylor Hui shares how she’s built a meaningful career by following her passions and staying rooted in purpose. She talks about launching The Beautiful Foundation, a national charity that creates safe, supportive spaces for young girls and non-binary youth. Taylor is the founder and executive director of the BeaYOUtiful Foundation, The Roster and also a fashion model. Many businesses are founded in response to a challenge, but Taylor Hui’s inspiration for the BeaYOUtiful Foundation is more personal than most. In high school, several of Hui’s friends were living with eating disorders, and Hui herself...2025-03-2544 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE40 The CEO & COO Power Duo and The Future of Work with Cameron HeroldThis week on The Mike Method, Mike and Cameron Herold dive into what makes the relationship between COOs and CEOs so important, especially when it comes to avoiding burnout and keeping a business running smoothly. Cameron is "the COO Whisperer." He is founder of the COO Alliance and the Second in Command podcast. By age thirty-five, Cameron had helped build his first two $100 million companies. By forty-two, he had engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue in just six years. An in-demand speaker, best-selling author, mentor, and coach, he has shown hundreds of clients...2025-03-1851 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE39 The Business of You: Building a Personal Brand with Matt BertulliThis week on The Mike Method, Mike is sitting down with Matt Bertulli to dive into the evolution of his personal brand and how it connects with his businesses. Matt is an active, in-the-weeds founder-CEO for 15+ years. He's also not your typical CEO. He's a category designer. He sold his first company after bootstrapping it to 100+ employees over 10 years. He is presently the co-founder and CEO at two companies -- Pela Case + Lomi. Both companies are B Corps like my company. They operate at the intersection of waste innovation & consumer technology. Have Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Projects as a notable...2025-03-1146 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE38 Branding Beyond Business with Laura BeauparlantPersonal branding isn’t just about logos and color schemes—it’s about showing up as your authentic self in every interaction.This week Mike is sitting down with Laura Beauparlant to explore the deep connection between personal and business branding, especially for founders looking to build a lasting legacy. Laura is an award-winning speaker, author, founder and creative director of The Lab Creative and branding expert on a mission to help as many entrepreneurs as she can turn their magic into authentic, memorable and impact driven legacy brands.They dive into the power of storytelling, curios...2025-03-0448 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE37 The Power of Psychological Safety with Nogol MadaniThis week Mike sits down with Nogol Madani to dive into the world of psychological safety—what it is, why it matters, and how leaders can cultivate it within their teams. Nogol is a speaker, expert, facilitator, and the founder of Glee Factor, a company focused on transforming the way we work by helping leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams through psychological safety. Nogol has earned the trust of top organizations like Google, SAP, Rio Tinto, BeaverTails, C2 Montreal, Desjardins, and PhysioExtra, guiding them to unlock the full potential of their teams.In this conversation they explore ho...2025-02-2549 minThe Nature Photo GuysThe Nature Photo GuysMike Mezeul II: Chasing Nature’s Fury & Beauty | Nikon Ambassador & Visual StorytellerA Nikon Ambassador, adventurer, visual storyteller, and educator with an unrelenting passion for capturing the sheer power and beauty of our natural world.A self-proclaimed nerd for everything nature, his journey has taken him across the globe, from the frozen Arctic to the depths of Earth’s most intense landscapes, seeking the most awe-inspiring and dramatic moments nature has to offer.Through his lens, he has documented the raw energy of nature, from violent tornadoes to erupting volcanoes, breathtaking wildlife encounters, and mesmerizing nightscapes.His work isn’t just about creating stunning imagery, it’s about telling a story, inspir...2025-02-201h 57The Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE36 Community-Centric Leadership in Publishing with Ryan BennRyan Benn’s journey is one of transformation—both in leadership and in life. In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Ryan to explore how he found his way into publishing, the power of community engagement, and how his leadership style has evolved over time. Ryan is a CEO & Group Publisher at Alive Publishing Co. He is also awanna be chef, family man, outdoor lover & multi award recognized CEO with a demonstrated history of business and board management. Growth focused, with an aptitude for the buying and selling of companies, international business, stra...2025-02-1852 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE35 ChatGPT and Mastering AI with Nicholas NingIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins sits down with Nicholas Ning to explore the world of AI and how it’s reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. Nicholas has worked for Fortune 500 companies around the world on multi-billion dollar projects in strategy, finance, design, and marketing is the Ceo of Farpoint, a global AI consulting firm with a focus on workforce transformation. They kick things off by looking back at November 30, 2022—the day ChatGPT launched and AI became more accessible than ever. Since then, the speed of adoption has been nothing shor...2025-02-1143 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE34 Strategy, Leadership and AI with Alex BrueckmannMike Desjardins sits down with Alex Brueckmann to explore the evolution of strategy in business. Alex shares how he once dismissed strategy in business school—until real-world experience showed him its power. Strategy, he explains, isn’t just about planning; it’s about action. And without clear terminology, strong leadership, and cultural alignment, even the best plans can fall apart. Alex is the founder and CEO of Brueckmann Executive Consulting and is an impactful and collaborative strategist, with over fifteen years of consulting experience at the board and executive levels. He provides tailored, actionable approaches to tackle complex problems, enabli...2025-02-0442 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE33 Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future with Praveen VarshneyIn this inspiring conversation, Mike Desjardins sits down with Praveen Varshney to explore the transformative power of impact investing and the values that drive meaningful change. Praveen shares his journey from traditional business to using entrepreneurship as a force for good, offering insight into how businesses can leave a legacy of positive impact.Praveen has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based family office, since 1991. He's also a Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital & a Founding Director of Humanitas Smart Planet Fund, both with a social impact focus. Mr. Varshney obtained his UBC Saud...2025-01-2846 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE32 Breaking the Motherhood Penalty with Jen MurtaghThis week, Mike is sitting down with Jen Murtagh, the co-founder of Maturn, to chat about the challenges mothers face in the workplace, focusing on the motherhood penalty—the financial and professional disadvantages women often encounter after becoming mothers. Jen shares her personal experiences and her motivation for founding Matern, an organization that supports women through motherhood, menopause, and beyond. With over two decades of experience spanning both corporate and non-profit, heart-centred leadership has been the guiding star of Jen Murtagh’s career. An award-winning and values-based C-Suite leader, Jen has successfully led and raised millions for national campaigns on a...2025-01-2144 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE31 Navigating Conflict: Building Stronger Relationships with Jayson GaddisIn this insightful conversation, Mike Desjardins chats with Jayson Gaddis about navigating conflict and communication in relationships. Jayson is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business book in 2021 on Amazon. He’s been married to his amazing wife since 2007 and has two beautiful kids. They live in Bo...2025-01-1446 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE30 Community, Innovation and Redefining the Gaming Experience with Dan BoxThis week, Mike is sitting down with Dan Box to chat about how Electronic Arts (EA) is evolving, driven by the launch of EA Ventures and a shift toward community engagement. Dan Box is a visionary leader at the forefront of sports, technology, and entertainment, driven by a strong belief in the power of innovation to fuel company growth and transform industries. As General Manager and Vice President of EA Ventures, Dan leads groundbreaking initiatives to harness the power of communities in, around, and beyond EA’s games, crafting next-generation experiences that resonate with modern fans.2025-01-0746 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE29 Navigating Burnout and Redefining Success with Deborah WongIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with Deborah Wong to explore the challenges leaders face, from burnout and perfectionism to setting boundaries and redefining success. Deborah specializes in Leadership Development, Talent and Learning Development and Executive Coaching. For over 20 years, Deborah has worked with leaders at all career stages to elevate their businesses and teams to new levels of engagement, productivity, and success. She equips leaders to navigate change, develop proven strategies to boost team engagement, and inspire teams to thrive in their work environment. Her approach helps optimize performance, leading to greater profitability and...2024-12-1743 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE28 Unlocking the Secrets of Pricing Power with Brian DoyleIn this episode, Mike sits down with Brian Doyle to chat about the power of pricing and how it plays a huge role in B2B success. They dive into value-based pricing and how it helps businesses charge what they're really worth. Brian is the President and CEO of Holden Advisors, and has helped clients add over $2B in new business, double their market share, and cut costs by 20%. Before all that, he was a US Air Force pilot, leading combat missions in Kosovo and even transporting the Presidential motorcade around the world. Brian also teaches at Rutgers Business...2024-12-1047 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE27 Culture, Curiosity, and Conscious Leadership with Joey GibbonsThis week Mike is sitting down with Joey Gibbons to dive into the evolving nature of leadership, the role of culture in driving business success, and the power of feedback to create alignment and trust within teams. Joey has been the CEO of Gibbons Whistler since 2004. Established in 1979, the Gibbons name has been synonymous with Whistler for over 41 years. Gibbons now encompasses ten iconic bars, festivals and events, Gibbons Après Lager and Gibbons Life, an experiential travel program, designed to connect the world to Whistler. Joey feels his passion, together with the expertise of his team, showcases all that...2024-12-0340 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE26 Creating Space for Grief with Tracey IvanyshynIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike is sitting down with Tracey Ivanyshyn to tackle a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: grief in the workplace. As a corporate grief educator Tracey provides support for creating grief ready cultures at work, reimagining bereavement strategies and systems of support, grief education, coaching and on-line employee grief support group facilitation.Mike and Tracey explore how leaders can better support employees experiencing loss, create a compassionate environment, and rethink traditional bereavement policies.Tracey shares her insights on developing grief-friendly cultures, emphasizing that leadership isn’t about fixing grie...2024-11-2633 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE25 Mindful Leadership with Mo JessaIn this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins chats with Mo Jessa about the evolving landscape of leadership. Mo is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience with Earls Restaurants. Since joining the company in 1988, he has been instrumental in transforming Earls from a modest chain of 13 locations into a thriving enterprise with over 70 restaurants across North America. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker. His speaking engagements include numerous presentations to graduate students at major universities, Board Directors, management and staff, and industry groups. In this conversation Mo opens up about his j...2024-11-1945 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE24 Community, Connection and Mentorship with Chantelle KrishThis week, Mike is chatting with Chantelle Krish, CEO of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland! With 15+ years in nonprofit leadership, Chantelle is a champion for gender equity, youth empowerment, and social change. Under her leadership, Big Sisters supports over 650 girls, young women, and gender-diverse youth, growing its impact and securing key funding.Mike and Chantelle dive into the power of mentorship, highlighting its reciprocal nature where both mentor and mentee grow together. They discuss the importance of accessible childcare, workplace equity, and the shifting dynamics of leadership in a post-pandemic world. Chantelle also shares tips...2024-11-1235 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE23 The Continuous Journey of Growth with TJ SchmaltzThis week Mike is chatting with the incredible TJ Schmaltz about the evolution of leadership, starting from lessons learned in places like the Air Cadets to the complex dynamics of corporate leadership. TJ Schmaltz is longtime executive, college instructor, board director and author. He’s a passionate advocate for people-focused management practices as an enabler to strategy and employee engagement. TJ believes in the power of servant leadership, driven by curiosity, lifelong learning, radical candour, humility and the principles of neuroscience. He currently serves as the Chief People and Legal Officer with one of Canada’s largest credit union’s with ov...2024-11-0540 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE22 Resilience and the Evolution of Leadership with Eric TermuendeThis week Mike is sitting down with Eric Termuende to dive into how leadership has shifted since the pandemic, especially around empathy and empowering employees. Eric is a workplace culture and leadership expert, a best-selling author and in-demand keynote speaker, providing leaders with a practical guide to building teams that thrive in the future of work!Mike and Eric talk all about the new work landscape, where hybrid models, changing workplace culture, and the rise of AI are all making waves. Leaders today need to be more self-aware and resilient, building teams that can adapt and...2024-10-2251 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE21 Project 125: More Than a Run with Matt ChristophersonIn this episode, Mike chats with Matt Christopherson, the Co-Founder of Opscotch, who shares the incredible story of running an ultra marathon from Vancouver to Whistler to raise money for his friend Krista, who’s battling cancer. Matt’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—he trained to run 125 kilometers in just 125 days, all while juggling the mental and physical challenges of such a massive undertaking.Matt opens up about how crucial it was to have a solid support team behind him, helping with everything from nutrition to morale during those tough moments on the course. He lea...2024-10-0837 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE20 Building Better Relationships with Michael Bungay StanierThis week Mike is sitting down with Michael Bungay Stanier to chat about leadership, coaching, and how we can all build better relationships. Michael is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. His most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, shows how to build the Best Possible Relationship with the key people at work. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50, “the Oscars of management”.In this episode they dig into the power of asking the righ...2024-10-0145 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE19 The Season of Change with Steph CorkerThis week Mike Desjardins is sitting down with Steph Corker, our Chief Growth Officer here at ViRTUS, to talk all about CHANGE —how it shows up in our habits, parenting, the workplace, and leadership. They dig into how creating "white space" in our lives helps spark creativity and reflection. They share insights on how parenting is all about evolving and meeting your kids where they are, and they both reflect on the challenges of navigating a hybrid workforce.A big takeaway is that empathy is a must for leadership, especially in times of change. Mike and St...2024-09-2457 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE18 Empathetic Leadership with Noel AsmarThis week Mike is sitting down with Noel Asmar, a visionary founder and all-around empathetic leader. Noel is a purpose-led designer with a passion for empowering spa, wellness & healthcare professionals through elevated apparel, made for the way you move. In 2002, Noel launched Noel Asmar Uniforms, a first-to-market collection of tailored spa tunics intentionally designed with a focus on improving how professionals both looked and felt at work. Today, Noel serves as the founder and creative director behind the Noel Asmar Group’s portfolio of companies which includes: Noel Asmar Uniforms & Asmar Scrubs,™ Asmar Equestrian and PedicureBowls.com...2024-09-1746 minThe Selling ShowThe Selling ShowInvest In Your Leaders with Mike Desjardins At the heart of ViRTUS is our CEO, Mike. Mike is emotionally intelligent and driven. His core motivation is to make a difference in the lives of others. That is to say, his passion is creating positive change for his colleagues, clients, and community.   Mike talks about his transition away from subscription-based revenue, his lead generation process, curating introductions, his first open enrollment program, and much more!2024-09-1251 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE17 "Chief Family Officer" with Dave InglisOn this episode of The Mike Method, host Mike Desjardins sits down with Dave Inglis! Dave is the author of Chief Family Officer and CEO of Threshold Leadership. His journey as an entrepreneur was kick-started after breaking his neck and back during a fluke hockey accident at the age of 15. Now a professional business & family leadership coach, Dave is often referred to as “the corporate therapist”, and sought after for his expertise in strategy, communications and managing high-stake relationships! Dave's book is a game-changer for families looking to thrive through strategic planning, similar to how successful companies are built.2024-09-101h 09The Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE16 Leadership Development & Leading Authentically with Laura Mack In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike catches up with his good friend Laura Mack! Laura’s a facilitator and coach with a calm, grounded vibe that instantly puts everyone at ease, making it easier for leaders to open up and dig into the real stuff. She’s all about driving real growth—both personally and professionally—which is why she’s in demand across the globe, from corporate settings to healthcare and even government gigs. On top of that, she’s the CEO of Authentic Leadership Global and has trained coaches and facilitators just about everywhere.They d...2024-09-0335 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE15 Slowing Down To Be More Successful with Eric WongThis week Mike is sitting down with Eric Wong, Director of Leadership Development at Adobe! Eric’s role involves boosting the performance of Adobe’s people leaders, drawing from a rich 15-year career in leadership and people operations. Before joining Adobe, he was Chief Commercial Officer at the HR startup Impro.ai and co-founder of Xember, a boutique leadership firm.With a BA in computer engineering from UBC and an MBA from Stanford, Eric has facilitated over 500 workshops and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Outside of work, he’s an avid skier, hiker, and cy...2024-08-2743 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE14 Values Alignment & The Power of Coaching Skills for Leaders with Susan ManningWe’ve got a new episode of "The Mike Method" out today featuring Susan Manning, the Head of Learning, Leadership, Coaching, and Culture at Enbridge! Susan shares her incredible leadership journey, how coaching has shaped her approach, and the power of aligning values early in your career. We dive into the value of coaching skills for leaders, knowing when to move on and embrace new challenges, insights from influential mentors and servant leadership, tips on building commitment and having courageous conversations and so much more goodness. We know you will love this one! Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or wh...2024-08-2037 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE13 Social Purpose Lending with Jay Ann GilfoyMike and Jay-Ann talk about Vancity Community Investment Bank, the first and only social purpose lending bank in Canada that's also a B Corp. We talk about what it means to be leading a start-up bank that has social and environmental change are part of their financial model. https://vancitycommunityinvestmentbank.ca/about/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1528 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike Method E12 BCorp and Impact Businesses with Kristy O'Leary An engaging conversation with Kristy O'Leary from Decade Impact (www.decadeimpact.com) about all things B Corp and Impact Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0853 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE11 Mental Health at Work with Georgianna LeeGeorgianna and I talk about how to have the mental health conversation at work and how to show-up with empathy as a leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0142 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE10 Decolonizing & Rebuilding with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson Yabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about decolonizing and rebuilding, Black Lives Matter, Canadian Residential Schools, Colonial education, and what taking action looks like from an individual perspective today.Video version here: https://youtu.be/BYJN5uKUekwHere are the links that we mentioned in the podcast:Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad: http://laylafsaad.com/meandwhitesupremacyMurray Sinclair Podcast on Indigenous Deaths: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1904061507879NYC 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.htmlU of...2024-07-2548 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE9 Authentic Leadership with Tana HeminsleyTana Heminsley (www.leadauthentic.com) and I talk about Authentic Leadership and her third book on the topic.Tana's Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1147 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE8 Workplace Burnout with Dr. Gillian SimonettDr. Gillian Simonett and I talk about Workplace Burnout (https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/): why treating the individual and having them go back into the same system/environment that caused their burnout just doesn't work and what leaders can do about it.Book: Essentialism by Greg McKweon: https://gregmckeown.com/book/Book: The Purpose Effect by Dan Pontefract: https://www.danpontefract.com/book/the-purpose-effect/Muse Brainsensing Meditation Headset: www.choosemuse.comSpire Belly Breathing Monitor: https://spirehealth.com/pages/stone Hosted...2024-07-041h 01The Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE7 Coaching Leaders and Finding Your Unique Skillset with Brenda RigneyBrenda Rigney and I talk about her passion around Three Uniques: her discovery through years of coaching leaders that each person has their unique skillsets that truly create a significant differentiator for them if they decide to focus on them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2743 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE6 Entrepreneurship and Launching WRKOUT with Curtis ChristophersonI chat with Curtis Christopherson on what it was like to pivot his chain of personal training gyms, Innovative Fitness, through Covid, and the subsequent genesis and launch of Wrkout.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2055 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE5 Renovate What is Possible for Yourself with Steph CorkerIn this episode, Steph Corker, founder of The Corker Collective, joins Mike Desjardins for a very special conversation to commemorate the acquisition of The Corker Co by ViRTUS! They share their personal stories behind how this very exciting partnership came to be and the huge goals they have for the future of leadership! They also dive into what Steph's hobbies including completing 40 marathons, 26 Ironmans, a spontaneous 101K run, and baking 4,200 cookies for the Whistler Gran Fondo to name a few, the origins of Corker Collective, Steph's entrepreneurial spirit from her high school days to founding the company in 2014, their...2024-06-1340 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE4 How to Become a Leader Who Matters with Dan PontefractMike and Dan talk about his fourth book, Lead Care WinEpisode Resources:Dan Pontefract: Website / BooksVideo version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSDFPouzvs8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1345 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE3 Entrepreneurship, Leadership and City Politics with Ken SimKen Sim and I talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, city politics, and leading through Covid-19.http://kensim.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1343 minThe Mike MethodThe Mike MethodE2 Racism, White Supremacy, Anti-Racism, and Allyship with Yabome Gilpin-JacksonYabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about racism, white supremacy, anti-racism, and allyship.Follow Yabome at: https://sldconsulting.orgHere are the two blog posts we refer to in the podcast:1. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe/2. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe-resources/Here is the book we speak about: Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-131h 04The Mike MethodThe Mike MethodWelcome to "The Mike Method"Welcome to the Mike Method! Join Mike Desjardins as he takes you on a journey through conversations with some of the most inspiring leaders he's had the pleasure of meeting over the past 25 years. Ever wondered if the world really needs another podcast? So did he, until he realized the treasure trove of wisdom he's gathered from these remarkable individuals.In each episode, listeners get to be a fly on the wall as Mike chats with leaders who are more than just that—they're mentors, coaches, and true inspirations. Imagine having coffee with them, diving into th...2024-06-1202 minUncorked: The PodcastUncorked: The PodcastA New Chapter of Leadership with Mike DesjardinsWe have a very special episode of Uncorked coming at you this week. The man, the myth, the legend Mike Desjardins, CEo of ViRTUS, is joining us to celebrate a major milestone for us- the acquisition of the Corker Collective by ViRTUS. To commemorate this moment, Steph and Mike are hoping on the mic to riff on all things leadership and the future.This convo goes so many wonderful places including the importance of leadership development, and the incredible impact one transformed leader can have—affecting up to 25 people around them, ViRTUS's mission is to foster re...2024-06-1133 minThe Silver LymingThe Silver LymingThe SIlver Lyming: Episode 26 with Mike GottesmanMike grew up on ranches and was exposed to various animals constantly. He was also constantly exposed to ticks and can remember finding them on him and pulling them off. His issues really did not start to be severe until college, however, possibly triggered by the added stress of school. He started sleeping for 15 hours a day and his roommate was becoming more and more concerned for him. But Mike did not know what was going on and pushed forward. Something else that was happening was that he began experiencing a lot of aches and pains in his body...2023-10-241h 13NeuEraNeuEraLive sur l'intégration neurosensorielle avec Michael Lapointe et Nicolas DesjardinsAprès l'incroyable succès de la première formation sur l'intégration sensorimotrice, il allait de soi que nous allions créer une formation encore plus accessible à tous les professionnels de la santé et de la performance sportive, plus spécifique sur les problèmes de comportement, d'apprentissage et de la mémoire, provenant des différents lobes du cerveau 🧠et de l’intégration des sens, réflexes et patrons moteurs associés. Cette formation est un incontournable pour les personnes formées en réintégration des réflexes primitifs, dans les troubles de l'enfance, ainsi qu'en...2023-03-1312 minThe Business of MeetingsThe Business of Meetings143: How to Keep Your Best People with Mike DesjardinsThe Business of Meetings – Episode 143 – How to Keep Your Best People with Mike Desjardins We are delighted to be speaking with Mike Desjardins today! Mike is an amazing development leader! He created a company called ViRTUS that works with large corporations to help them with leadership development.  Mike is with us today to discuss his business and developing a company culture.  We hope you enjoy listening to today’s fascinating conversation with Mike Desjardins! Bio: MIKE DESJARDINS: At the heart of ViRTUS is our CEO, Mike. Mike is emoti...2022-12-0633 minCFRC Daily News BriefsCFRC Daily News BriefsOct.20-BriefIt’s Thursday October 20th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston has once again received an AA + credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. The S&P Global Ratings report highlights the City’s well-diversified economy, noting its large, stabilizing public sector and ongoing private investment that is helping to foster growth. The report also acknowledges the City’s gradually declining debt and strong liquidity. Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer with The CIty of Kingston Desiree Kennedy say...2022-10-2000 minMike Ward Sous ÉcouteMike Ward Sous Écoute#386 - Marie-Lyne Joncas et Antoine DesjardinsCet épisode est un présentation de la Boîte Végane. (https://www.laboitevegane.ca/) Pour voir en primeur l'évennement du Centre Brag (http://www.patreon.com/sousecoute) Pour cet épisode de Sous Écoute, Mike reçoit Marie-Lyne Joncas et Antoine Desjardins pour parler humour, radio et Guy Mongrain. -------- Patreon - http://Patreon.com/sousecoute Twitter - http://twitter.com/sousecoute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sousecoute/ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sousecoute Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/souse...2022-08-292h 11Mike Ward Sous ÉcouteMike Ward Sous Écoute#386 - Marie-Lyne Joncas et Antoine DesjardinsCet épisode est un présentation de la Boîte Végane. (https://www.laboitevegane.ca/) Pour voir en primeur l'évennement du Centre Brag (http://www.patreon.com/sousecoute) Pour cet épisode de Sous Écoute, Mike reçoit Marie-Lyne Joncas et Antoine Desjardins pour parler humour, radio et Guy Mongrain. -------- Patreon - http://Patreon.com/sousecoute Twitter - http://twitter.com/sousecoute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sousecoute/ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sousecoute Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/souse...2022-08-292h 11Le Monde du SportsLe Monde du SportsLe Monde du Sports - Épisode 10Petit épisode tranquille! On discute du retour de Carey Price notre sauveur, et le malheureux décès de a légende du Hockey, Mike Bossy... RIP2022-04-1649 minEducated Conjecture: An Ipsos PodcastEducated Conjecture: An Ipsos PodcastEpisode 17: Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist at RBCIn this episode, Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist at RBC joins hosts Mike Colledge & Sean Simpson to discuss the uneven impact of the pandemic on Canadians and their increasing worries about affordability and inflation.  Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like  us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get  episodes sent to you as soon as they are pub...2022-02-2438 minAround the CoinAround the CoinRichard Groome, CEO of ALT 5 SigmaIn this episode, Mike Townsend sits down with Richard Groome, executive chairman, and CEO at ALT 5 Sigma. He leads the firm’s global business and support to clients worldwide including financial institutions, institutional investors, and corporate clients. After 36 successful years in the securities industry, starting two leading securities firms from scratch, completing over 600 financings raising over $4 billion, and sitting on 30+ boards, today Mr. Groome is applying his expertise to grow companies seeking to make a difference in the world. He believes this is achieved through innovation, perseverance, and good governance scaled to a global level.He is a market disrupter ac...2021-12-161h 03Around The CoinAround The CoinRichard Groome, CEO of ALT 5 SigmaIn this episode, Mike Townsend sits down with Richard Groome, executive chairman, and CEO at ALT 5 Sigma. He leads the firm’s global business and support to clients worldwide including financial institutions, institutional investors, and corporate clients. After 36 successful years in the securities industry, starting two leading securities firms from scratch, completing over 600 financings raising over $4 billion, and sitting on 30+ boards, today Mr. Groome is applying his expertise to grow companies seeking to make a difference in the world. He believes this is achieved through innovation, perseverance, and good governance scaled to a global level.He is a market disrupter ac...2021-12-161h 03Becoming Player XBecoming Player XDerek DorsettToday Coach Desjardins chats with former NHL player, Derek Dorsett. Derek played 515 games in the NHL for Columbus, the New York Rangers, and the Vancouver Canucks.2021-09-1628 minBecoming Player XBecoming Player XBrick by Brick (Valley & Desjardins)Mike Valley and Willie Desjardins talk about embracing the process. 2021-09-0109 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 011 - conversations with leaders - Yabome Gilpin-Jackson - Decolonizing & RebuildingYabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about decolonizing and rebuilding, Black Lives Matter, Canadian Residential Schools, Colonial education, and what taking action looks like from an individual perspective today. Video version here: https://youtu.be/BYJN5uKUekw Here are the links that we mentioned in the podcast: Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad: http://laylafsaad.com/meandwhitesupremacy Murray Sinclair Podcast on Indigenous Deaths: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1904061507879 NYC 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html U of A Program: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada? Indigenous Flag: https://www.canadiannativeflag.ca/; https...2021-08-1847 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 010 - Georgianna Lee - Mental Health at WorkGeorgianna and I talk about how to have the mental health conversation at work and how to show-up with empathy as a leader.2021-05-2541 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 009 - conversations with leaders - Jay-Ann Gilfoy - Social Purpose LendingMike and Jay-Ann talk about Vancity Community Investment Bank, the first and only social purpose lending bank in Canada that's also a B Corp. We talk about what it means to be leading a start-up bank that has social and environmental change are part of their financial model. https://vancitycommunityinvestmentbank.ca/about/2021-04-2927 minConnections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeConnections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeCyndi Desjardins Wilkens: Quadruple amputee spreads hope even in her darkest timeCyndi Desjardins Wilkens was a successful business manager, working in product and sales as well as marketing management. She had also just given birth to her son when necrotizing fasciitis (otherwise known as flesh-eating disease) entered her life and altered it forever.    As she grappled with the challenges of an unknown future, Cyndi was left with a question; Why did God allow this to happen to her? And furthermore, could she ever be whole again? Today on Connections, Cyndi shares her story, how life has changed for her family and how this experience has deepened her faith. See omnystudio.com/li...2021-04-2615 minSTEM at St. Mike\'sSTEM at St. Mike'sMeet Professor Desjardins!This week on the podcast we met with Professor Desjardins, or Chris as he prefers to be called. Chris is originally from from Maine and has always been fascinated by nature. He received his bachelor’s degree is in biology from the University of Maine, After undergrad, Chris did field ecology work for the next 3 years studying wolves, sea otters, prairie dogs, and birds. He eventually went to the University of Minnesota to study applied statistics in education and got a master’s and PhD there. Chris also did a very interesting post-doc at the University of Iceland. There, he i...2021-04-2214 minML Soul of DetroitML Soul of DetroitRat on Ice – March 9, 2021 * Mike Rataj opens up about his unlikely friendship with one-time antagonist M.L..* M.L. Elrick (Twitter @elrick/Facebook ML ELRICK/Instagram ml_elrick), Marc Fellhauer (Twitter @MarcFell) and Shawn Windsor (Twitter @ShawnWindsor) make listeners wish THEY were under a gag order. Matt Jennings (Twitter @MattRJennings) cross-examine Mike Rataj. Joey Zuver is sequestered.* THE STRAIGHT DOPE:  Legal eagle Mike Rataj opens up about his fire-and-ice relationship with ML, as well as how the pandemic has affected the legal justice system.* ML and Mike shameless plug this year’s Clark Park Classic. Here’s how too donate.* Dina Desjardins of GFL t...2021-03-091h 34conversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 008 - conversations with leaders - Brenda RigneyBrenda Rigney and I talk about her passion around Three Uniques: her discovery through years of coaching leaders that each person has their unique skillsets that truly create a significant differentiator for them if they decide to focus on them. Video version available on youtube: https://youtu.be/qnF4MKMMgos2021-02-1042 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 007 - conversations with leaders - Curtis ChristophersonI chat with Curtis Christopherson on what it was like to pivot his chain of personal training gyms, Innovative Fitness, through Covid, and the subsequent genesis and launch of Wrkout.com.2021-01-1453 min514 Sports514 SportsNov 28 - Hour 1 with Pierre Desjardins & Jamel RichardsonJoey talks about the Mike Tyson - Roy Jones Jr. fight and he also spoke to Alouettes legends Pierre Desjardins and Jamel Richardson.2020-11-2847 minCanada’s EntrepreneurCanada’s EntrepreneurMike Desjardins is CEO of ViRTUS, Which Focuses on Leadership Development and Strategic Planning - Vancouver - Canada's PodcastMike Desjardins (pronounced day-jhar-dain) is an entrepreneur, husband, dad, Crossfitter, skier, yoggie, and long-time meditator. His business, ViRTUS (pronounced ver-tuss), has been on an 18 year journey focused on making a difference in the lives of others through leadership development and strategic planning. His clients are $100M+ medium to large enterprise organizations spread across Canada. ViRTUS was proud to become certified as a BCorp this past week. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to...2020-11-1136 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 006 - conversations with leaders - Tana Heminsley - Authentic LeadershipTana Heminsley (www.leadauthentic.com) and I talk about Authentic Leadership and her third book on the topic.  Find all of her books here (non-affiliate link): https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=tana+heminsley&crid=2SO2WWKIRL8PT&sprefix=tana+h%2Caps%2C198&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_62020-10-2800 minPassion for ImpactPassion for ImpactGrind to Growth with Mike Desjardins from ViRTUSIn this episode of Passion for Impact I’m speaking with Mike Desjardins, founder of ViRTUS. We are talking about Grind to Growth and how to start, level up and manage a socially conscious business in a way that is professionally and personally fulfilling and successful—for yourself and your team. Mike candidly shares his entrepreneurial journey—including his burnout. Learn about self care tips as an impact leader and glean from Mike wisdom that will help you grow your company, empower your team AND make an impact. This episode went a bit longer than the last 12…there was so much i...2020-10-2255 minDianne Saxe\'s Green Economy Heroes PodcastDianne Saxe's Green Economy Heroes PodcastDesjardins FinancialWhere can I do my banking without supporting fossil fuels?2020-10-0827 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 005 - Dan Pontefract - Lead Care Win BookMike and Dan talk about his fourth book, Lead Care Win, available Sept 29th, 2020. https://www.danpontefract.com/books/lead-care-win/ Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSDFPouzvs82020-09-2443 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 004 - Conversations with Leaders - Kristy O'Leary - BCorp and Impact BusinessesAn engaging conversation with Kristy O'Leary from Decade Impact (www.decadeimpact.com) about all things B Corp and Impact Business.2020-08-2100 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 004 - Kristy O'Leary - BCorp and Impact BusinessesA conversation with Kristy O'Leary about BCorp's and Impact Businesses.2020-08-1052 minconversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 003 - Dr. Gillian SimonettDr. Gillian Simonett and I talk about Workplace Burnout (https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/): why treating the individual and having them go back into the same system/environment that caused their burnout just doesn't work and what leaders can do about it. Book: Essentialism by Greg McKweon: https://gregmckeown.com/book/   Book: The Purpose Effect by Dan Pontefract: https://www.danpontefract.com/book/the-purpose-effect/ Muse Brainsensing Meditation Headset: www.choosemuse.com   Spire Belly Breathing Monitor: https://spirehealth.com/pages/stone2020-07-201h 00Vancouver College Alumni AssociationVancouver College Alumni Association#5 Mike Desjardins (VC’90) CEO of Virtus on Leadership, Becoming a Better Leader and EmpathyVC Alumni Mike Desjardins (VC’90) is a skilled leader and coach that helps other business owners and leaders develop the emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities they need to grow and thrive. Come learn more about how Mike helps some of the most successful companies thrive. Guest: Mike Desjardins (VC’90) At the heart of ViRTUS is our CEO, Mike. Mike is emotionally intelligent and driven. His core motivation is to make a difference in the lives of others. That is to say, his passion is creating positive change for his colleagues, clients, and community. With...2020-07-091h 03conversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 002 - Yabome Gilpin-JacksonYabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about racism, white supremacy, anti-racism, and allyship. Follow Yabome at: https://sldconsulting.org Here is are the two blog posts we refer to in the podcast: 1. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe/ 2. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe-resources/ Here is the book we speak about: Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad: https://www.amazon.ca/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/B081G8HNW8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=me+and+white+supremacy&qid=1593194910&sr=8-1 Here is the course that my team and I at ViRTUS are taking: https://adawaygroup.com/rework/2020-06-291h 02conversations with leaders.conversations with leaders.Episode 001 - Ken SimKen Sim and I talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, city politics, and leading through Covid-19. http://kensim.ca2020-06-2642 minConnections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeConnections with Mike Thom and Colleen HoudeCyndi Desjardins Wilkens2020-6-22 07:10:34 original air date 2020-06-222020-06-2214 minLes DanewsLes DanewsEp.41 - S.3 - Sans Pression veut boxer avec MikeLe rappeur Sans Pression a fait un statut Facebook où il veut boxer avec Mike Ward. nbsp;Desjardins licencie 2 dirigeants. nbsp;La toune du mercredi, je chante que le Père-Noël est un douchebag!2019-12-0418 minFranchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauFranchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauL'intégrale du jeudi 21 novembreL’actualité avec Jonathan Trudeau et Maude Boutet : la fidélité à son barbier. Entrevue avec Félix Seguin, journaliste au bureau d’enquête et Ninon Pednault, réalisatrice-vidéaste du bureau d’enquête : Nous jasons du nouveau reportage du bureau d'enquête sur Club Illico, « Forcé à l'exil: qui a volé la vie de Michaël ? ». Entrevue avec Félix Potvin, ancien gardien des Leafs de Toronto : C’est la fin pour Mike Babcock à Toronto. Chronique politique américaine de Luc Laliberté, professeur au Cégep Garneau : Retour sur le débat. Mise à jour des audiences publ...2019-11-211h 37NeuEraNeuEraSensory and Motor Rehabilitation : What to look for. With Mike Arcuri-Lapointe and Nicolas Desjardins 3rd video meeting for Institut Neuro Performance, this time with Mike Arcuri (Michael Lapointe) and Nicolas Desjardins, BHS, CPN. They teach the course INP 1 - Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Level 1 in the french community of the world and wants to share you some of their knowledge about the subjet. - Lymphatic system - Neurologic subsystems - Primitive reflex - Motor patterns - Proprioception - Equilibrium - Eyes, inner ears, feet - Sport performance, prevention, therapy, etc !  Enjoy gu...2019-06-201h 02Childlike At Best with Mike ValdesChildlike At Best with Mike Valdes3: I Think It’s Called Nostalgia (with Reggie Desjardins)Mike chats with Reggie Desjardins (comedian) about growing up.Cereal: Funk-O's - Mega ManFOLLOW REGGIEInstagram: @blackdadaistPodcast: Jibber Jabber w/ Reggie 🧸 FOLLOW MIKE VALDES 🧸🌐Website: http://thekidfromup.com 📸Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikevaldes 👕Merch: http://childlikewonder.co🎭 PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK 🎭🌐 Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/📸 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ilovebigcomedy/👍 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ilovebigcomedy🐦 Twitter | https://twitter.com/ilovebigcomedy🎵 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ilovebigcomedy📺 CHILDLIKE AT BEST WITH MIKE VALDES PODC...2019-06-1451 minThe KevOle  PodcastThe KevOle PodcastAgree or Disagree:The podcast-Reflections of HumboldtWelcome to a special Agree or Disagree:Facebook Live Event as we reflect on the outpouring of emotion Hockey. It’s a part of the identity of Canada.We all dream of playing.We all watch. Some of the best Canadian memories and moments are on the ice.Rain, snow, or shine, families would wake up at 5:00 AM to take their kid or kids to the rink. They will stay up late. There are many of nights that there would be games on the street or on ice and we would just…play.2018-04-101h 06American Graduate – PBS NewsHourAmerican Graduate – PBS NewsHourHow Betsy DeVos could reshape national education policyWatch Video | Listen to the AudioAUDIE CORNISH: Now let’s turn back to the contentious confirmation of Betsy DeVos as the next secretary of education. The vote was razor-thin. And, tonight, we look at how it went down, what DeVos can do as education secretary, and the limits of her power. It’s the focus of our weekly education segment, Making the Grade. Lisa Desjardins gets us started. MIKE PENCE, Vice President of the United States: On this vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 50. The...2017-02-0808 minMajor Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Podcast #354: The Crow This week on the show: A year dead, or simply back after a year? Catwoman gets it on, Akira goes to the big show, and Vampirella wears pants. All this, plus Fear and loathing… I mean Fear Itself, in this issue! NEWS Live action Akira back in production LINK REVIEWS Stephen Catwoman #2 Written by JUDD WINICK Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH She's a thief who lives to steal just for the thrill of breaking the law. He's The Dark Knight, obsessively driven to battle evil wi...2011-10-261h 27Shane Gibson\'s Sales Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and InfluenceShane Gibson's Sales Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and InfluenceLeading in Turbulent Times with Mike DesjardinsOn todays podcast we have Mike Desjardins, Driver of Virtus Inc. talking about “Leading in Turbulent Times.”  This discussion took us on a path to discussing everything from Authentic Leadership to Leading Millenials and several key steps CEO’s and organizational leaders need to take to succeed. About Mike Desjardins: Mike is a graduate of UBC’s Sauder School of Business with a specialization in Marketing. Immediately prior to joining ViRTUS as the “Driver,” Mike was the President of Purity Water Treatment Products, a company which manufacturers and distributes hot tub and pool treatment products throughout No...2009-01-2219 min