Leaders

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many different places and walks of life. Today I speak with Bob Claxton, Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team, which offers speaking, selling, coaching, and leadership training to professionals from small businesses to C-Suite. Bob is also the President of Robert J. Claxton & Associates, helping passive teams become cohesive high-performing units. Bob is also a former pastor. We talk about Bob's long and distinguished leadership career, his work with grief counselling. We discuss how leaders can lead through times of grief and loss, especially large scale ones like the COVID-19 crisis. If you would like to know more, Bob is hosting a free webinar titled "The UnRealized Pandemic of Covid-19: 6 Steps to Start Navigating Your Losses" on Friday, July 17th. Sign Up Today at https://www.robertjclaxton.com/. Want to get in touch with Bob? Send him a message at bob@robertclaxton.com, or phone at 780-264-4955.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many different places and walks of life. Today I speak with Alex Gervais, Founder and Director of Loop Strategic Marketing and Loop Real Estate. We dive into his entrepreneurial journey, from raising money for a failed food app to building and systemizing his digital marketing agency. Additionally, we explore what Alex is working on now, how he leads his companies, and how he manages himself through self-reflection, quiet meditation, and excellent sleep hygiene. Want to learn more about Loop Strategic Marketing? Visit https://loopmarketing.ca/ for more information. Want to chat with Alex? Send him an email at alex@loopmarketing.ca, or message him on LinkedIn.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many different places and walks of life.      Today I speak with Tyler Schmidt, President of PennyDrops at MacEwan, a student-run organization dedicated to the advancement of financial education for high-school and post-secondary students in Canada. Tyler also has a background in management consulting and marketing, and is looking to continue within those fields once his tenure as president is over.    We talk about some basic financial advice for students, especially during uncertain times, as well as his leadership experiences he has had so far, and who he looks to for mentorship.    Want to learn more about PennyDrops? Follow them on IG @pd.macewan or on Facebook @PennyDropsMacewan, or email them at edmonton.pennydrops.org.   Want to chat with Tyler? Find him on LinkedIn, or email him at schmidtt@macewan.ca.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many different places and walks of life.   Today I speak with Jon Cheung, Founder and CEO of Evolve Strength, a fast-growing chain of gyms based in Edmonton, Alberta. Jon started Evolve in 2015, after a successful career as a strength and conditioning coach for a wide variety of high-level athletes and professionals, including both the Edmonton Eskimos, and the Edmonton Police Services.   We chat about how his attitude "evolved" (Ahaaa!) over time from never wanting to own his own business, finally taking the plunge and opening his first gym, and what he has learned about leading an organization along the way.   Want to know more about Evolve Strength? Visit their website at https://www.evolvestrength.ca/ or follow them on Instagram @evolve_strength.   Want to chat with Jon? Find him on LinkedIn, or email him at jon.cheung@evolvestrength.ca.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many different places and walks of life. Today I speak with Michel Kant, former Head of SEO of Staples Europe, and current entrepreneur and digital consultant with his firm Rooster Consulting. Michel is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting his first business at 14 selling website hosting services and ringtones. He moved up from a junior position to Head of SEO for all of Staples Europe, managing over 16 countries. We chat about his leap from a corporate role back to an entrepreneurial one, and in addition to Rooster Consulting, Michel has launched two more businesses in the Netherlands in the past year. Want to get in touch with Michel? You can reach him on LinkedIn, or at https://www.readingrooster.com/.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, I interview leaders from many places and walks of life. Today I speak with Daniel Pagnotta, a strength and conditioning coach in Edmonton, Alberta, and owner of Silverback Strength. He is also a world-class martial art coach and competitor, and has coached multiple athletes to World Championship podium positions over the years. We chat about his jump from Martial Arts to Fitness, and what it's like to start a solo business venture. He offers his own advice on how to prioritize taking care of yourself, personal discipline vs. goal setting, and how to hold yourself accountable.   Want to get in touch with Daniel? Find him on Instagram @silverbackstrength.yeg, or email him at silverbackstrength.yeg@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Leaders Podcast, where we talk about the philosophy and psychology of different leaders.  Today I speak with Cole Baker, Former VP of SAMU External at MacEwan University, and current User Acquisition Manager at DiveThru, as well as the Marketing and Business Development Specialist. We chat about career changes and challenges as she transitions from student politics to her working career. She shares her views on leadership, how to deal with unhappy people, and how she thinks people can stay motivated during a global pandemic. Want to get in touch with Cole? Find her on LinkedIn, follow her @heyitscolebaker, or email her at colekristinebaker@gmail.com