Creative Disruption with Marguerite O'Neal

David Krueger is the CEO and Executive Mentor Coach at MentorPath, a training, executive coaching, wellness, and publishing firm. He developed a system that helps individuals achieve a higher level of productivity and performance through neuro conditioning. Some of David’s robust clientele includes actors, pro athletes, and leaders in executive positions and high-risk, high-reward situations.   David joins me today to share how you can rewire your mind to manage stress more efficiently and explains the possible root causes of what can stress a person out. He describes the importance of mindful meditation, breathing techniques, and acknowledging that some stressors aren’t the cause, but the result of trauma. David also discusses his Neural Conditioning Chart and how you can differentiate a mental detour from a mental distraction.   "Mindfulness is simply a mental mode of engagement." - David Krueger   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   David’s background and a good technique to rewire your brain to a grounded state. The clients he works with and how he helps them manage stress. How he developed the microsystem he uses to help his clients manage stress. What the Neural Conditioning Chart is and how it works. How negative self-talk can serve as a trigger. A breathing technique that works to relieve stress. Differentiating between a mental detour and a mental distraction. Resources Mentioned:   Book: Tinker Dabble Doodle Try by Dr. Srini Pillay   Connect with David Krueger:   MentorPath   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

    Hendrik Nieuwland is one of the Partners at boutique management-side labor and employment firm Shields O'Donnell MacKillop, LLP. He is a litigator and is responsible for helping clients solve problems practically and cost-effectively. Some of the cases he has represented include wrongful dismissal, human rights applications, and employment standards complaints. Apart from being a Partner, Hendrik has also authored several legal texts as well as content for many legal magazines.   Hendrik joins me today to discuss how mental health should be handled in a business. He shares his opinions on the current coronavirus outbreak and what employers can do to support their employees who are self-quarantining or working from home. He describes how most employers treat mental health in the workplace and the common mistakes they make. Hendrik also explains why organization leaders shouldn’t be afraid to ask about their employee’s mental health and how to handle violent situations involving their employees.       “One of the biggest mistakes employers make about mental health is they don't ask questions.” - Hendrik Nieuwland       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   The current state of COVID-19 cases in Canada. Hendrik’s take on traveling and quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak. How employers should deal with mental health and stress-related burnout. Hendrik’s thoughts on working from home and the levels of productivity. Common sources of stressors for both leaders and employees. Why leaders shouldn't be afraid to ask about a person's mental health. How companies can provide mental health programs for employees who need them. What to do during a situation where an employee becomes violent. Common mistakes employers make regarding people on leave due to mental health.       Connect with Hendrik Nieuwland:   Shields O’Donnell MacKillop, LLP LinkedIn         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    Vanessa Vakharia is also known as The Math Guru. More than simply someone who loves teaching math to kids, she is also someone who wants to prove that wanting to learn math and being creative do not need to be two different ideas. She frequently appears on TV as an expert math educator and speaks out about gender stereotypes in STEM. Vanessa is also the host of the Math Therapy podcast, where she works through people’s math traumas.   Vanessa joins me today to discuss how she helps beat the stereotype threat around girls who enjoy math. She explains how she plans to innovate the classroom to make it more holistic and less rigid and describes what led her on this journey of becoming The Math Guru. Vanessa also shares why many people still hesitate to follow their entrepreneurial dreams and start a business.       “People often pigeonhole creatives as being this artsy type, and along with that goes the other stereotypes.” - Vanessa Vakharia       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   What a stereotype threat is and why it's important to address it. When she found out she wanted to be an entrepreneur. Changing people's perceptions regarding creative and logical stereotypes. Why her parents sent her to a creative school and what she learned. How women can be more comfortable around STEM. Why people hesitate to start a business. How she aims to promote education innovation.     Connect with Vanessa Vakharia:   The Math Guru LinkedIn Podcast: Math Therapy         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    Natalie Prychitko is the CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, a platform that connects member organizations and companies through events, advocacy, and partnerships. She has over 25 years of experience in managing teams and large organizations. Some of her specialties include diverse strategic programs, gradual adoption of new systems, and generating effective business results. She is also a member of the Board of Directors at Durham Workforce Authority.   Natalie joins me to discuss her thoughts on generating positive disruption in the workplace. She shares what her typical day looks like and how she maintains a strict morning routine. She describes the experiences that made her become a good fit for the position of CEO. Natalie also explains the importance of relaying the rationale behind critical business directives and how you can be a champion of disruption in your company.       “Don't worry about deviating a little and experiencing something new.” - Natalie Prychitko       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   What an ordinary day looks like for Natalie. Balancing being an early bird and socializing at night. The experiences and lessons that helped her become the CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. The benefits of having a diverse set of managers and leaders. Why communicating the reasons behind business decisions is critical. Defining what disruption means from a leadership perspective. How you can bring disruption to an otherwise rigid system. The new technologies and apps she introduced to various chambers. What she wants her legacy to be.     Resources Mentioned:   Durham Workforce Authority     Connect with Natalie Prychitko:   Whitby Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    Nancy Shaw is the CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, an organization that aims to be the voice of business for Greater Oshawa. They provide leadership support, promotion of business opportunities, and business-to-business cooperation throughout the community. Before her appointment as CEO, Nancy has firmly established her persona in the community, coming in with prior experience as an Executive Officer and Executive Assistant for other community service-oriented organizations.   Nancy joins me today to share her thoughts and ideas regarding gender diversity in executive positions. She describes her role and responsibilities as the CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. She explains what being a leader means in today’s world and how young people can become good leaders. Nancy also discusses some of the best ways for young people to start a business and what she believes the future holds for gender diversity in executive leadership roles.       “If you’re going to be anything in this world - be kind.” - Nancy Shaw       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   Ideas she wants to be implemented in the Chamber of Commerce in the future. The stigma she wants to remove from the Chamber. What her role as CEO entails and how she enacts it. Her definition of leadership and what it means. The positive changes she observes in Oshawa. The resources that are available to people that want to start a business. Nancy’s most notable achievements as CEO. What the future holds for gender diversity in higher positions.     Resources mentioned:   Business Advisory Centre Durham     Connect with Nancy Shaw:   Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    Jody Swain is the Founder of Hire and Fire Your Kids, a gamified parenting app that allows kids to simulate how real-world hiring and jobs work. The goal of the app is to establish a parent-child bond that revolves around chores, self-accountability, and trust. The app has been featured in several media and publications including Savvy Sassy Moms, Dragons’ Den, and CityNews, and was the recipient of the 2020 Mompreneurs Award. Jody has always had the entrepreneurial spirit, and while it did take some time, the skills and experiences she gathered in merchandising, retail, and sales helped her pave the way to start her very own company.   Jody joins me today to discuss what “Hire and Fire Your Kids” is and how it works. She explains how the app helps children build values and build a stronger bond with their parents. She shares how she gained funding for the company and how she pitched it to investors. Jody also describes how best to overcome failure and get back on the path to success.       “If you want to do it, do it. If you fail at it, fail fast, learn from it, and do it again." - Jody Swain       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   How Jody started her entrepreneurial journey. What it was like being a child entrepreneur. What "Hire and Fire Your Kids" is all about and what it teaches kids. The gameplay mechanics and how the game works. What to do when preparing for a pitch. How the game helps parents know what their kids can do. Overcoming the fear that hindered your success. The Kickstarter campaign that reached its goal. What Jody wants her app to change in the entrepreneurial world.       Connect with Jody Swain:   Hire and Fire Your Kids LinkedIn         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

Hendrik Nieuwland is a Partner at Shields O'Donnell MacKillop, LLP., a boutique management-side labor, and employment firm. As Partner, Hendrik is a litigator in charge of solving client problems in a practical, cost-effective, and efficient manner. He has represented a wide range of employment and labor disputes such as wrongful dismissal, employment standards complaints, and human rights applications. Hendrik is also active in the legal community, having authored numerous legal texts as well as contributed to many legal magazines. Hendrik joins me today to share his thoughts on how current activist movements have shaped the way the court system works and treats work-related cases. He describes his specializations and the type of representation he provides. He discusses employment-related options that have arisen due to the coronavirus outbreak. Hendrik also explains why he lost interest in becoming a biochemist and instead chose to practice law. “Having a mentor is essential.” - Hendrik Nieuwland   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Hendrik’s current role at the firm and what they are as a company. Why he changed his mind about biochemistry to become a lawyer. Hendrik’s tips when it comes to looking for a mentor. His thoughts on the recent coronavirus problem. Possible considerations for work-from-home employees. Special cases he's handled regarding harassment and #MeToo. How he handles mental health and stress-related cases. Why he likes getting involved in the legal community. Connect with Hendrik Nieuwland: Shields O’Donnell MacKillop LinkedIn   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

Steve Higgins is a singer, conductor, musician, soloist, and performer. He is the owner of Steve Higgins Productions, a company known for providing elegant musical entertainment across a variety of genres. His life as a singer started in Jamaica, where he sang at churches and chorales. It was when he moved to South Florida, where Steve took singing seriously, travelling all over the world to sing at many events and for organizations. Steve joins me today to share his thoughts on music and why music, just like love, is a universal language. He describes what his life was like before he became a professional singer. He discusses the spiritual aspect of music and how it relates to people even though they may speak a different language. Steve also explains what it’s like to sing in front of an audience and how he wants his leadership to impact the world.    “Music is the language of love and it is music that will tear down all man-made barriers.” - Steve Higgins   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: How he developed his love for music at an early age. His belief in music and why it will promote harmony. Why a lot of people, regardless of language, are touched by music. What Valentine's week means to him and the music he recommends. How you can appreciate different genres of music. What it's like to sing in front of an audience. Summarizing his impact as a global leader. Connect with Steve Higgins: Steve Higgins Productions Facebook Join Steve for his performance in Brampton on March 28th, 2020.         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

    Welcome to the first episode of Season 3! If you have been an avid listener of the Creative Disruption show since the beginning, thank you for your continued support. If you’re a new listener, welcome to the Creative Disruption podcast! Last year’s theme was all about legacy, burnout and local businesses. This season’s theme is all about 21st Century Leadership, and I can’t wait to have guests who will share their wisdom with you.   In this season’s first episode, I discuss why I went with 21st Century Leadership as the theme of season 3. I share an interesting story about a previous guest and why she wasn’t worried about her legacy. I describe the legacies left behind by two influential people and how they have affected the world. I also share the lessons I’ve learned about living in the moment.       “How we apply ourselves to our work and every action we take, we are building a legacy - a legacy that is lived moment by moment.” - Marguerite O’Neal       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   The new name of season 3 and why I chose it. What it means to live in the present. Measuring success for more than what you can be remembered for. My reaction to Kobe Bryant's recent passing and what he left behind. What my late guru shared with me about creative disruption. Exploring what it means to be a leader in the 21st century.         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

Carol Baxter is a yogi, life coach, writer, and training facilitator. She owns a platform that offers services to help clients live their best life. She is the creator of The Confidence Project, an online program and interactive journal that combines personal narrative, journaling, and a variety of tools and exercises as well as meditation to empower its users. Carol also offers the Tribal Trance Flow class in her studio. It is a mix of guided flow and free-form movements that fuses yoga and tribal dance.   Carol joins me today to share how her life changed when she started getting in touch with her inner self through mindful meditation and yoga. She describes what her life was like as a sensitive child and her coping mechanisms throughout adulthood. She explains how she was able to unlock her true potential and the drive that made her want to help others. Carol also discusses how the Confidence Project and Tribal Trance Flow can help empower you to the next level.   “Positive stress helps fuel who you are.” - Carol Baxter   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   What her vision of the best version of herself was as a child. The challenges of being a sensitive child and how she coped. How leaders can help someone who lacks self-esteem and confidence in business. Carol’s tips to become confident in speaking. Why she decided to open her studio. The difference between positive and negative stress. What the Tribal Trance Flow class teaches students. Getting in touch with your inner self through meditation.   Connect with Carol Baxter:   Official website The Confidence Project Tribal Trance Flow   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

  Dr. Carlos Davidovich is the Vice President in Coaching and Neuromanagement at Optimum Talent. Originally from Argentina, Carlos was brought to Canada to bring the concept of neuromanagement and neuromarketing to organizations and businesses. He acquired his scientific background as a medical doctor and an executive at a pharmaceutical business. In his desire to reinvent himself, he went to Europe in 2000 where he learned about and focused on leadership development and coaching for more than a decade. Aside from being an executive coach at Optimum Talent, Carlos also teaches neuromanagement as a professor at the University of New York in Prague under the MBA program and gives lectures at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto under the EMBA program. Today, Carlos joins me to share the significance of having diversity of thought and the growth mindset in the success of your company. He also shares some of the criteria and characteristics that make a successful leader, and how you can leave a leadership legacy in your team.   “The growth mindset is about resilience.” - Dr. Carlos Davidovich   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Defining neuroleadership and neuromanagement Fixed mindset versus growth mindset and their impact on your business Effects of having the fixed mindset in managers and businesses Defining innovation and why innovative people work with a team Identifying the biases that affect your organization and decision-making   Carlos’ Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business: Don’t rely only on your own perception. Look for a mentor or people on your team who think differently than you so you can constantly check your point of view. Be decisive. Use the information available to you and explore alternative ways of doing things.   Connect with Carlos Davidovich: Email: cdavidovich@optimumtalent.com     Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

    Dr. David Weiss is the President and CEO of Weiss International Ltd., an innovation, leadership, and HR consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada. He is the author of Leadership-Driven HR: Transforming HR to Deliver Value for the Business, and co-author of The Leadership Gap: Building Leadership Capacity for Competitive Advantage and Innovative Intelligence: The Art and Practice of Leading Sustainable Innovation in Your Organization. He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, including the HR Leadership Award by the Asia-Pacific HR Congress and the HR Distinction Award by the Israel HR Association. In addition to helping businesses and organizations discover effective leadership, innovation, and human resource solutions, David is also a highly sought-after motivational speaker, having delivered over 250 presentations and workshop sessions worldwide. David joins me today to discuss how CEOs and executive leaders can crush complexity, calm conflict, and make effective decisions while facing complex situations. He explains the difference between a complicated issue and a complex situation and how CEOs can deal with and leverage unknown, complex problems within their organization.   "To deal with unknowns, the CEO needs to create an environment where people are openly willing to discuss what they don't know"- Dr. David Weiss   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Factors responsible for the increased complexity in an organization How ambiguity and uncertainty is causing a significant level of complexity in various business situations How to identify complex situations vs complicated problems Why “design thinking” is critical to your business How CEOs can facilitate conversations around complex problems and what red flags to watch for Creating an environment of diverse thinking, authenticity, and honesty The importance of looking for ways to expand your team’s horizons on an individual level The importance of creating a culture of asking questions What is constructive dissent The importance of accepting - and expecting - fresh opinions What are “pre-mortem plans” in business and how they can help you mitigate risks sooner How having silos in your organization can indicate a low probability of innovation   Connect with Dr. David Weiss: Weiss International Ltd. Phone: (416) 944-9080

Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann is the CEO of the Grandview Children’s Centre, an independent, non-profit organization that provides specialized programs, support, and outpatient clinical treatment to children with special needs. Their services include occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and preschool outreach programs. Lorraine is experienced in clinical practice transformation, strategic and operational planning, clinical program development, and team building.   Lorraine joins me today to share how Grandview manages and helps children with special needs. She discusses how their company works, the growth they’ve experienced, and how they extend support beyond the walls of their office. She shares her thoughts on the current rate of autism and anxiety in young children and how Grandview is helping families properly identify and address anxiety concerns. Lorraine also discusses their plans for expansion and the kind of legacy she wants to leave behind.   “Our mission at Grandview is to make sure that every child and youth - and their family - are able to live life at their full potential.” - Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   What a typical day for Lorraine looks like. The number of children they serve each year and why they expect their referral rate to double by next year. How their business found the funding and government support they currently receive. The current rate of autism and the number of autistic children Grandview serves. The current rate of anxiety in young children and how Grandview is helping parents and children address this concern. How she keeps their employees motivated while working with children with special needs. Lorraine’s career trajectory and how she got to where she is today. Their plans for expansion and how they plan to move their best practices forward through the expansion of their company.   Connect with Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann:   Grandview Children's Centre   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

After overcoming a health struggle, Amy Longard decided to make a career shift from strategic communications to culinary and consulting. Amy had formal training from the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York and has been passionate about promoting wellness and holistic nutrition. She is a coach, consultant, nutritionist, plant-based chef, and speaker who works across Canada and abroad. Amy joins me on today’s episode to share what brought her to pursue plant-based foods and how she channeled her passion for health care. She also shares practical tips on how you can add something healthy on your meals without losing its appeal, how to eat healthy while enjoying the parties during the holidays, and details of her upcoming nutrition and wellness program that’s launching in January 2018.   “What we eat is truly affecting what we feel.” - Amy Longard   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Factors that contribute to how you feel The turning point of her career-change How she realized she’s a health activist How she reaches out to others about healthy food Benefits of consuming seaweed Her advice to Santa that might help him through the holidays Feeling nourished versus feeling bloated The inspiration for her eBook project   Connect with Amy Longard: Amy Longard Website Amy Longard on Instagram Amy Longard on Facebook     Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

When Kathryn Brenne started sewing at a very young age, she knew she found her passion in life. Sewing for 50 years, Kathryn founded The Academy of Fine Sewing and Design in 2000 and is a founding member and a former president of the Canadian Professional Sewing Association. She is one of the contributing designers and editors at Vogue Patterns. She gives lectures in Canada and the US and spearheads fun, educational tours concerning sewing, fashion, and culture in New York, London, and Paris. Kathryn joins me on today’s episode to share how her business helps support the economy in North Bay and how open-mindedness plays a role, not only in creating designs, but also in the workforce of other industries. She defines what a “vogue woman” is and why this is her target audience, where she gets her design inspirations from, and why she nurtures young people who desire to be future entrepreneurs.   “If you have an open mind, the inspiration can come from food, outdoors, nature, architecture.” - Kathryn Brenne   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Why she prefers to use beautiful and expensive fabric over cheaper ones How she combines different sewing techniques Why Vogue likes her designs Creating patterns for accessories Fashion advice for Mrs. Clause for the holidays How she knew she would have to go global with her business Why she nurtures young entrepreneurs Sewing leather: Her experience, education, and way of teaching others Similarities between fashion and running a business How her partnerships benefit her students and workshops How Instagram becomes a family affair and a means to grow her business   Kathryn’s Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business: Do your best and strive for the best results. Streamline your business based on the reaction you’re getting.   Connect with Kathryn Brenne: Fine Sewing Website Email:kathryn@finesewing.com Couture Workshops in May The Body Double Workshop The Bias Cut Wool Dress Workshop The Classic French Quilted Handbag Workshop London, England Tour and Workshop with Jon Moore   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

  Meryl Cook wrote the book One Loop at a Time: A Story of Rug Hooking, Healing and Creativity  to share her new approach to life after her cancer diagnosis. As she dealt with cancer, Meryl developed a process that would further her healing and unblock her creativity at the same time. Today, she is a cancer survivor, creativity workshop leader, and a speaker who inspires women across the country to engage in activities that would help them unlock their creativity and look forward to their present and future. Meryl joins me today to share how she started her rug-hooking project that led to the creation of the healing mat workshops. She also explains the different strategies to heal yourself and connect with your body and how she chooses the colors of her mats through the Chakra Color Theory. She also discusses her upcoming book launch this November and the other plans she has to reach out to more women in the near future.   “Your body hears what your mind says about it.” - Meryl Cook   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: Meryl’s first wakeup call through a motorcycle accident Seeking emotional healing by accepting and loving your body Healing techniques that Meryl’s students come up with in her workshops How she and her students come up with mat designs How she assesses whether to accept or decline a social invitation Setting priorities by paying attention to how you feel The purpose of the meditation phrase around the mat What cancer taught her about her body, time, and energy   Meryl’ Advice for Future-Proofing Your Business: At work, spend time on the ones that have energy and are working for you. Take the time to renew, refresh, and reflect. Don’t wait to get all the answers. Start one step at a time.   Connect with Meryl Cook: Meryl Cook Website One Loop at a Time Book   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    A new decade starts in a few weeks, and the best way to end this season is to ponder the many ways thought leaders can rewire their minds to think big. What should a decision-maker be concerned about in 2020? How should companies improve on existing innovations and become more reachable to their consumers?   In today’s season finale episode, I share the three different ways leaders can improve their mindset to tackle the challenges the new year will bring. I describe some of the concerns leaders face all over the world and how they should tackle these obstacles. I also explain the importance of becoming familiar with new technology, keeping up with trends, and creating better customer engagement.   Happy Holidays and see you next year!         “It is very easy for us to sit back and allow things to change.” - Marguerite O’Neal       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   How research and new developments may be biased. The concerns of many decision-makers across the globe. What it takes to rewire our minds to become better consumers. Becoming comfortable using new technologies. Using social networks and search engines to learn more about trends. The importance of communication between consumers and your company.         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

CD003 3-D Printing of Live Tissue with Laura Bosworth   Laura Bosworth is the CEO of TeVido BioDevices, a company dedicated to developing cutting-edge reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and advanced cellular therapy techniques for breast cancer survivors. She has been recognized as a former Fortune 50 executive, received her Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and volunteered with several non-profit organizations focused on supporting women’s needs in S.T.E.M fields.   Laura joins me today to share her journey, why she became inspired to develop cellular therapy and manufacturing techniques within the healthcare industry, as well as the challenges she has faced as a startup CEO. She also shares her insight on what it takes to be a successful startup entrepreneur and the importance of remaining flexible in your work environment.     “The key is perseverance, stubbornness, and flexibility.” - Laura Bosworth     Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   How being curious about how her role within an organization related to the “bigger picture” helped open the doors of opportunity for future career advancement Her challenges as the CEO of a startup company How she found financial support as a startup CEO Understanding the need of the customer and linking it to funding Changes she would like to see in the healthcare industry Challenges associated with being on the leading edge of technology The challenges of bringing healthcare manufacturing costs down to provide solutions to more people How she attracts and retains people in her organization Honing in on the “missing piece” of your customers to future-proof your business     Laura Bosworth’s Advice for Startup CEOs:   Listen to advisors and ask them “why?” Stay with it, but don’t be too stubborn.     Connect with Laura Bosworth:   TeVido BioDevices Email: Bosworth@TeVidoBioDevices.com   Subscribe, Connect, Share   Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.  

    The word ‘gossip’ has become a rather negative term for sharing stories a person has heard with other people. When you hear the word, you think of celebrities, neighborhood scandals, and maybe someone in the office who is being a little naughtier than usual. However, gossiping may have a place in a team or organizational setting. How can gossip be a useful tool? Is there a good time and place to gossip? What does gossiping have to do with leading?   In today’s episode, I share some of the key reasons why I believe good leaders should gossip. I discuss a few example scenarios where gossip is beneficial. I explain why gossiping is in our nature as social animals and how gossiping helps bring people together. I also describe how gossiping had personally benefited my social life, both in and outside of work, especially when I was part of a dragon boat team.       “Gossip is a form of social bonding.” - Marguerite O’Neal       Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:   Why I think leaders should gossip more. The benefits of gossip in workplaces. Why gossiping is not inherently hateful. The social and intimate benefits of gossiping. How gossiping has made me feel loved and accepted.     Resources Mentioned:   Lainey Gossip         Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.

Sangbreeta Moitra is a prominent TEDx award-winning speaker and named as one of the Top 400 Inspiring Women in the Netherlands. She has won numerous Dutch, Indian, and European awards including the prestigious TEDxRotterdam Jury Award for her speech Transform Your Presence. Sangbreeta joins me to share her insights on how you can transform your presence, live on purpose, and inspire others. She shares the questions she asks to connect deeply with people, some pieces of advice for speakers and visionaries who are introverts by nature, and the one thing you should never compromise.   “Connect with people on a deep level and show them why you care and why they should care.” - Sangbreeta Moitra   Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast: How Sangbreeta became an international thought leader in transformation Questions she asks people to look at themselves beyond the work they do A time when she felt incomplete and where this led her How she felt when Viva made her one of the Top 400 Inspiring Women Why it’s crucial for professionals to transform their presence What it means to have ordinary lives with extraordinary values How she continually improves herself One of the first things she realized about creating her own identity Entrepreneurial mindset and intergenerational differences Why she wants to be remembered as someone powerful, alive, and radiant   Sangbreeta’s Advice in Transforming Your Presence: Expect honesty when you share honesty and authenticity. Make your audience feel that they matter -- that’s all that’s important. You must make people feel that you believe in them, that you care about them. It’s not about you -- it’s about who you’re speaking with. The end result is always, “What should they feel? What should they know? What should they remember?” Do not copy success stories or be a second-rate version of someone else. Do not climb someone else’s mountain. Climb your own mountain.   Connect with Sangbreeta Moitra: Sangbreeta Moitra Website Sangbreeta Moitra on LinkedIn Sangbreeta Moitra on Instagram Subscribe on her website to get her monthly check-ins: Three Tips on Transformation   Subscribe, Connect, Share Thank you for joining me this week on the Creative Disruption podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with fellow CEOs to help them disrupt the status quo thinking and cement the future of their businesses.