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I Need To F***ing Talk To You

Ken Cameron & Russell Stratton

Do you want to f***ing improve individual and team performance in your workplace? Do you think mediocrity f***ing sucks and you shouldn"t have to put up with it? Do you aim to be more than a good boss and aspire to be a great leader? Then join Ken and Russell for thoughtful and at times f***ing irreverent conversation on the topics of leadership and organizational culture. Sometimes difficult conversations suck, but you need to have them. Sometimes you may even need to have them with yourself. On

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111 - You Really Need To F-ing Listen To HR with...

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2025/02/11

In this episode, Russell sits down with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, founder of Retain, LLC, to explore the critical role of HR in helping businesses scale effectively. Lisa-Maree is a seasoned HR leader with experience across startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her passion for supporting early to mid-stage startups led her to create Retain, a firm dedicated to helping founders build strong HR foundations while providing managers and executives with dynamic training, Enneagram coaching, and executive

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00:47:43

Thriving Under F-ing Dysfunction: Strategies for...

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2025/01/28

In this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, Ken and Russell sit down with Eric Charran, visionary technology executive and author of Have You Ever Had a Boss That…: Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace.Eric’s book offers practical strategies for navigating challenging workplace dynamics, helping professionals not only survive but thrive in the face of difficult managers and dysfunctional environments. Drawing from over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation, data-driven

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00:43:31

109 - Breaking F-ing Barriers to Mental Health with...

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2025/01/14

In this episode of I Need to F**ing Talk to You*, Ken and Russell sit down with Tiffany Petite, CEO and Co-founder of Virtuous Circle Counselling. With over 15 years of experience as a registered clinical social worker, Tiffany is on a mission to redefine how mental health services are delivered. She shares her journey of co-founding Virtuous Circle Counselling and how her evidence-based, client-centered approach is breaking down barriers to mental health care.Tiffany talks about the importance of

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00:31:13

108 - The F***ing New Year Edition: Remembering the...

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2024/12/31

In this special F-ng New Year Edition of I Need to F***ing Talk to You, Ken and Russell take a moment to remember and celebrate the lives of four figures from the world of show business who passed away in 2024. From comedy legends to music pioneers and media visionaries, they reflect on the impact these individuals had on their respective industries and on popular culture.Join Ken and Russell as they share their thoughts and memories of:Bob Newhart: The beloved comedian whose dry wit and unique

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00:33:36

107 - The F***ing Christmas Edition – Ken & Russell...

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2024/12/17

In this special Christmas edition of I Need To F***ing Talk To You, Ken and Russell take a break from their usual workplace conversation tips to recommend some must-read books that will make the perfect addition to your holiday stocking. Whether you're looking to level up your communication skills, sharpen your strategy, or dive into some thought-provoking ideas, these books are sure to inspire you in the year ahead.Books Discussed in This Episode:The Invisible Asset: How Good Communication Can Fix

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00:45:28

106 - Work should feel the human spirit not F***ing...

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2024/12/03

Rob Lion shares how he botched a performance feedback conversation with his team member: AND, on a better note, how called out a “constant complainer” on his team. Rob is the Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management and a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University where his teaching and research focus on organizational psychology and behaviour. Rob is an experienced business owner himself in the food and beverage, personal fitness, and business development industries

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00:57:17

105 - How HR can stop your business from f***ing...

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2024/11/19

In this episode, Russell sits down with Cher McArthur, the founder of Humming Bee, to discuss the complexities and challenges of human resources. With over 20 years of HR and leadership experience across various industries, Cher and her team at Humming Bee specialize in helping leaders navigate potential minefields such as performance management, conflict resolution, training and development programs, and work distribution.Cher's approach to HR is anything but one-size-fits-all. She believes that

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00:53:04

104 - I Have a F***ing Bubble and You need to Stay...

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2024/11/05

Katelyn tells us about the difficult conversation she had with a colleague who touched her inappropriately in the workplace … and why she chose not to escalate to HR. She also tells us how she almost lost her company during the pandemic but instead grew her business 5X over the next three years through the power of social media connection. Most importantly, she tells us why it’s important to be friendly at the Tim Horton’s drive thru. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Don’t call people out - call

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00:46:10

103 - Getting People F***ing Energized By The F***ing...

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2024/10/22

Join Cheryl Crumb as she shares wisdom form her career as a trainer, a coach and a guide who works with clients to bring the voice of the customer into their organizations. Machines tend to be predictable and don’t get mad at you, but human beings are unpredictable and emotional. Producing a cohesive team dedicated to creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience requires rigorous processes, an empowered workforce and enlightened leadership. This magical combination doesn’t happen by accident…

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00:44:12

102 - Everyone Has An F***ing Story To Tell With...

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2024/10/08

In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Heather Andrews, the dynamic founder of Get You Visible and the Empire Authors Academy. After a successful career in healthcare, Heather made a bold move to pursue her passion for storytelling and founded Get You Visible, a publishing company dedicated to helping individuals share their unique stories with the world. Heather's belief that everyone has a story worth telling is at the heart of her work, and she has empowered countless authors to bring

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00:56:54

101 - Tough Conversations Are Hard with Alison...

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2024/09/24

While Ken is out of town, Russell takes the reins and sits down with Alison Geskin, Founder and CEO of The Art of Strategy.Alison is a globally recognized leader in strategy, organizational development, and people performance. Her innovative approach to connecting strategy with people development has consistently driven powerful performance and positive outcomes for organizations worldwide.In this episode, Alison talks about her work in practically supporting strategic change with the 'how' and not

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01:04:17

100 - The F***ing 100th Anniversary Panel

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2024/09/10

Join cohosts Russell Stratton and Ken Cameron for their 100th addition and really looking forward to this special conversation today as a discussion with returning special guests Marcy Fortnow, Meridith Grundei from Grundei Coaching, and Jonathan White from Hiro Studio.Marcy Fortnow’s company is called Engaging Play with a focus on team development work, team training, facilitation, to get all the group working together get more done and focus on areas of connection, communication and

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00:50:18

99 - Developing a F***ing EPIC Mindset with Adam...

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2024/08/27

In this episode, Ken and Russell are joined by the dynamic Adam Kolozetti, Co-Founder of ENTA Solutions, self-proclaimed Culture Ninja, and host of the Culture Hack podcast on YYC Business.Adam has a fascinating background as an Aerospace Engineer with a private pilot's license, and he’s had a successful career in both the Oil and Gas and Construction industries. However, Adam took a bold leap from those fields to co-found ENTA Solutions with Katelyn Bullock. Together, they built a company founded

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00:53:09

98 - Clean The F***ing Toilet with Judith Virag

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2024/08/13

Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton are back together co hosting again after what seems like forever and we need to F**ing talk to Judith Virag, after building a successful career within the corporate world as an executive assistant at corporations such as Citibank, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Calgary Flames took a leap of faith and her residential and commercial cleaning company Clean Club Calgary.We’ve had the pleasure of working with Judith's team and she’s also a co-writer with us in our new

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00:51:00

97 - The f***ing half inch in front of you is...

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2024/07/30

In this episode I need to talk f***ing talk to Brad Smith of Stellar Insight Inc. Brad is a business growth consultant, CEO and executive coach facilitator for strategic thinking planning and R&D. Brad is interested in working with CEOs and companies who are ambitious, curious and courageous enough to want more insight for their company and more sales with less effort, companies poised for significant growth, executive culture, animated for success for leaps of magnitude, and executive

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00:49:59

96 - It's fun to be f***ing resourceful with Rebecca...

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2024/07/16

Rebecca is the VP of operations at FMO media out of Atlanta and steers the helm of operations at FMO Media with an eagle eye for efficiency and a maestro’s touch in digital strategy. She's the backbone of the production and marketing teams, pioneering systems that transform challenges into seamless workflows. When she's not innovating the next big thing in marketing automation, Rebecca cherishes life in rhythm with her husband, their two Shiba Inu rescues, Kit and Kuma, and Blue, the cat with eyes

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00:52:25

95 - Liz Weber says Something Needs to F***ing Change...

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2024/07/02

Liz Weber is a speaker and the author of 'Something Needs to Change Around Here' and 'What Women In Leadership Need to Stop Doing'. Liz has written a total of ten books, has supervised business activities in 129 countries, and has consulted in over 20 countries. Liz helps her clients focus on the right things at the right time to get the right impact. As a result, her clients measurably improve their performance, profits, and workplace culture.Links & Resources from This Episode:Company website:

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00:49:52

94 - From Purpose to F***ing Profit with Erin Andrea...

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2024/06/18

Erin is a business and leadership success coach. She’s got over 20 years of hands-on experience. She’s got a portfolio spanning 40 industry lead brands in global companies. Erin‘s leadership skills have transformed mindset, elevated brand profiles and driven unprecedented performance, all while fostering, authentic and respectful relationships. And as you know, that’s the core of our podcast and that’s why we’re excited to chat with Erin.Erin is the author of the award-winning practical strategy

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00:57:55

93 - Let’s talk about F***ing Persuasion

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2024/06/04

Meet Carlos Alvarenga, the author of “The Rules of Persuasion". His book explains exactly how persuasion works in all forms of human communication. It uses insights and examples from art to history to literature to hip-hop. Carlos tells us about an uncomfortable conversation in which he refused a promotion because he was the only Latino at the firm.Contact Carlos Alvarenga:CarlosAlvarenga.comCarlos Alvarenga's Book: The Rules of Persuasion: How the World's Greatest Communicators Convince, Inspire,

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00:41:46

92 - Tom Fox is the guy who wrote the F***ing book...

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2024/05/21

Tom is literally the guy who wrote the book on compliance with the international compliance best seller “The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition”.. along with 30 other books and just as many podcasts on the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network and hosting or producing multiple award-winning podcasts. Who knew that Tom could make compliance so F-ing interesting? Tom also tells us about how he failed in the most challenging conversation of his working career, and what we can learn from his

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