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35:23

Transforming Lives Through Kindness: Insights from...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro sits down with David McCann, a man driven by an unyielding passion for making the world a kinder place through random acts of generosity. Despite a challenging past, McCann has channeled his experiences into a powerful commitment to help others, demonstrating that one person’s efforts can create ripples of positive change. From supporting AIDS clinics in Mexico to feeding hungry children in Canada, McCann’s altr...

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40:10

Life's Messy Middle: Linda Edgecombe's Journey...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro warmly welcomes his friend and colleague Linda Edgecombe as his guest, where they dive into the topic of transitions. With a rich background of over three decades spent captivating audiences worldwide as a professional speaker, Linda shares her personal journey through professional and personal transitions. As she finds herself entering a new phase of life at 64, Linda candidly discusses her struggle with ...

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28:04

Exploring the Intersection of Inner Peace and...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Welcome to Discover Fresh Perspectives, where we delve into insightful conversations that challenge the norms and explore profound themes. In today's episode, I'm honored to have Sandeep Aujla as my guest. Sandeep, an experienced coach and consultant from the Greater Toronto Area, works with health leaders to develop strategies and make impactful decisions. In this episode, she shares her fresh perspective on the concept of inner peace and its integration into business leadersh...

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29:41

The Sailboat Effect: Building High-Performing Teams...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro welcomes Terry Barkman, a passionate sailing enthusiast and team-building expert. Terry shares his unique approach to using sailing as a tool for cultivating teamwork and personal growth. Based in the picturesque Squamish, BC, Terry combines his lifelong love for sailing with his professional expertise in team-building to create transformative experiences for diverse groups. Whether taking corporate execut...

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43:58

Discovering the Many Facets of Identity with Jo...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text In today's episode, David Gouthro hosts a conversation with Jo Standing where they delve deep into her journey of becoming a writing coach and wellness facilitator, while exploring the intricacies of identity and transformation. She shares insights from her extensive travels to major cities around the world, including London, New York, and Chicago, where she gleaned wisdom from diverse communities and experiences. Jo passionately discusses her ongoing work on her upcoming...

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33:15

Exploring Men's Mental Health: Ian Hern Discusses...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro engages in a poignant conversation with guest Ian Hern, shedding light on the crucial topic of men's mental health. Ian opens up about his personal journey, revealing a formative moment as a 15-year-old when he faced his own mental health struggles. The discussion delves into the alarming statistics surrounding men's mental health issues in Canada, highlighting the pervasive stigma that prevents men from s...

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22:34

How Sara Furlong is Making Reading Fun and Inclusive...

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2025/02/11

Send us a text In this episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives, host David Gouthro engages in an enlightening conversation with Sarah Furlong, an innovator in children's entertainment and literacy. With nearly two decades of experience, Sarah shares her passion for captivating young audiences through new-age storytelling and her commitment to promoting literacy via creative means. She discusses her children's book series, Every Brain is Beautiful, which introduces neurodiversity to child...

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35:51

Empowering Vulnerable Youth: Heather MacKenzie on the...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text The Cinderella Project, founded in 1999, is a volunteer-driven initiative that supports vulnerable youth in their final year of high school across the Greater Vancouver area. The project assists 200-250 students annually who face significant life challenges including bullying, violence, neglect, abuse, and socioeconomic difficulties. Through partnerships with counselors, social workers, and youth workers, the organization helps these young people complete their high school educ...

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31:31

Facilitating Change: Lindsay McDonald on Liberating...

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2025/01/28

Send us a textIn this episode I chat with Lindsay McDonald, an expert in fostering meaningful conversations and collective action within diverse communities and organizations.Lindsay shares her experience facilitating a transformative session for a troubled school system using "liberating structures," which are intentional designs to encourage open and productive dialogues. We'll dive into specific methods like the "Triz" activity and Open Space Technology, which ignited creativity, reflectio...

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27:23

Rediscovering Heart: Brock Tully on Kindness and...

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2025/01/21

Send us a textToday we have an incredibly inspiring guest joining us, Brock Tully. Brock's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by deep introspection and a powerful quest to reconnect with his heart. From his groundbreaking solo bike trip around North America in 1970, which saved him from the brink of suicide, to his later trips that spread messages of kindness and compassion, Brock has dedicated his life to understanding and teaching the importance of living from the heart.In ou...

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41:23

Uncovering Human-Centric Solutions in Healthcare and...

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2025/01/14

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Discover Fresh Perspectives! Today, our host David Gouthro is joined by two remarkable guests, Sharon Weinstein and Dina Readinger. Together, they'll delve into the transformative power of "diagnostic design thinking" and its impact on organizational culture and employee retention.In this episode, Dina recounts a compelling case study of a successful merger between two large oil companies in Missouri, highlighting the crucial role of understanding t...

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31:42

The Power of Clarity in Business Success with Donald...

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2025/01/07

Send us a textWelcome to "Discover Fresh Perspectives," the show where we delve into thought-provoking business concepts with the experts who bring new ideas to the table. Kicking off Season Two, we have an extraordinary guest, Donald Cooper, an acclaimed management speaker, business coach, and one of the former owners of Cooper Sporting Goods.In today’s episode we explore why clarity is the cornerstone of business success. Donald, a staunch advocate for moving from vague goals and objectives...

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29:04

Chasing Potential Ability: Stephanie Staples'...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie Staples introduces us to the concept of "potential ability," a term she coined to describe the exhilarating space between realizing you can't do something and recognizing you have the capacity to learn it. Stephanie shares captivating stories from her personal experiences, ranging from learning to juggle in an airport to speaking in her local community and even shedding light on her spontaneous decision to shave her head for charity, raising over ...

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28:41

Balancing Acts: Exploring Work-Life Synergy with...

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2024/12/23

Send us a textTrisha Miltimore is my guest today, an inspiring management consultant, professional speaker, and a mother of four. Trisha brings fresh insights into achieving work-life synergy—an intriguing blend of our passions, aspirations, and everyday realities, whether at work or home. In this episode, she shares practical wisdom on making small adjustments that can profoundly transform our work and life experiences. You'll learn about the concept of 'alchemy' in our daily lives, how to e...

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41:55

Navigating Sensitive Conversations with Shelle Rose...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textIn this episode I dive into a conversation with Shelle Rose Charvet, an expert in improving interpersonal communication and navigating the complexities of cultural misunderstandings. Shelle shares her personal journey of overcoming communication barriers and her strategies for effective dialogue. We explore the challenges of predicting and avoiding offense, the value of humour and spontaneity across different cultures, and the critical importance of empathy and validation in con...

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32:44

From Film Sets to Boardrooms with William Azaroff

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2024/12/09

Send us a textToday I have the pleasure of having a conversation with William Azaroff, a veteran filmmaker turned leadership maestro and the current CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation. In this episode, titled "From Film Sets to Boardrooms" William shares his unique journey from the world of independent filmmaking to spearheading a major non-profit housing society. We'll delve into the fascinating parallels William draws between directing on set and leading a diverse team in a corpor...

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25:20

Robin O'Grady on The Art of Staying Resilient and...

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2024/12/02

Send us a textThis week I'm chatting with Robin O'Grady, a professional speaker and fitness expert who joins me to dive into the interconnected realms of wellness and resilience. Robin brings a wealth of personal and professional experience, helping individuals navigate through life's challenges with strength and grace. Whether you're struggling to maintain wellness amid a hectic schedule or you're looking to build resilience during tough times, Robin shares her practical strategies and insig...

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25:58

Overcome Conflict with Others: Todd Sinclair's...

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2024/11/25

Today I am delighted to have Todd Sinclair on the show, a personality and behavior expert who sheds light on models of human behavior and how understanding these can improve personal and professional interactions. Todd will share his captivating journey from discovering he had a "personality" at a sales conference . . . to using behavioral models like DISC in coaching and training. Todd elaborates on adapting our communication styles to different personalities, emphasizing the importance of t...

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24:07

Embracing Change: Lisa Gibson's Leap From Corporate...

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2024/11/18

Today, we're diving into the transformative journey of life beyond the corporate sphere. We'll be exploring the reasons motivating professionals to pivot from stable corporate careers to the adventurous realm of entrepreneurship, and the quest for work-life balance.Our conversation takes a deep dive into the growing realm of Artificial Intelligence, specifically generative AI, and the rapidly evolving tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot. We will unravel some common myths associated wit...

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34:59

Chats Across the Pond with Fintan Ryan: Irish Charm...

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2024/11/11

In this episode, we're with Fintan Ryan, a financial services professional with a rich background in credit union management in Ireland, who has since moved to Canada. Together, we'll navigate through the subtle yet significant cultural nuances between the intimate communities of Ireland and the vast, diverse landscapes of Canada. Fintan shares touching reflections on relationships, connecting with others through meaningful interactions, and contrasts it with his experiences in the relatively...

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