In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to College Dean turned Career/Executive Coach, Mike O’Connor. Mike has helped thousands of people connect with meaningful Career opportunities and build lives of purpose through leadership roles at the world’s top liberal arts institution and as a C-Suite Higher Ed executive. Along the way, he’s side hustled as a consultant, advisor, and investor, while helping hundreds of the best organizations on the planet source talent.   Mike started his company, the Actualized Self, to expand his clientele and passion for coaching.    Leveraging positive outcomes sits at the heart of Mike’s Can Do story. Be inspired to embrace the opportunity to connect, disconnect, and reconnect with yourself and your life choices.      Listen for Mike’s Can Do tips:  Do the hard things.  Find your superpower. 3. Create an evidence folder. 

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Movement Flow Teacher, Joyce Lo. Following a career in education as an English literature lecturer, Joyce embarked on a personal journey of discovery.  Movement Flow is not just a system of exercises; it is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of connecting mind, body, and spirit. By teaching people to move with intention and attention, Joyce believes that we can create a more compassionate and joyful world. With a passion to teach, Joyce’s Can Do story will evoke joy, potential, and the flow of movement and change in life.   Listen for Joyce’s Can Do tips:  Be curious.  Be consistent. Be firm yet flexible. Connect with Joyce

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to International Career Coach and Entrepreneur, Yesim Nicholson. A true citizen of the world, her career spans six countries and diverse industries. With her passion for innovation and connecting people, Yesim has been involved in a variety of interesting projects, from launching the International Agriculture University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to running her own Marketing consultancy in Sydney. Most recently she has founded YES Career Coaching, which runs career change programs Internationally, and is the host of the podcast ‘Your Big Career Move’.  From a nomadic upbringing, Yesim’s Can Do story will entertain you to make the best life you can when you embrace change and become whatever you need to be.   Listen for Yesim’s Can Do tips:  Tell ‘that’ voice of doubt in your head to Zip it!  Visualize how you want an outcome to be. Overthinking inhibits taking action. Connect with Yesim

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to business coach, Jenna Harrison. Jenna Harrison is a top-ranked business coach and reformed over-analyzer turned Queen of Clarity. Before becoming a serial entrepreneur, she oversaw brand communication and copy for over 33 brands at a top fashion company.  When not wearing her coach hat, you’ll find her satisfying her wanderlust, playing tug of war with her puppy, or chasing after her 5-year-old son. Choosing to redesign her life led Jenna on an exciting Can Do journey of self-discovery and clarity.   Listen for Jenna’s Can Do tips:  Recognize that you need to be the leader in your brain.  View everything as a decision. Focus on the solution, not the problem.

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Kevin Roberts, Podcast Host, Life Coach, Development Expert, and Growth Geek who gets genuine joy in helping people become the best versions of themselves. With over 20 years of coaching and development experience, Kevin discovered early that his purpose on this planet is to support others, working with a personal vision ‘to inspire people to reach their goals and live a life true to themselves.’ In his own words, Kevin “lives for those moments when the clouds pass, and people begin to forge their own paths in this world.” A reframe from ‘should’ to ‘could’ sets the scene for Kevin’s Can Do story to explore his new life path and grow his own way.   Listen for Kevin’s Can Do tips:  Focus on the times you have succeeded.  Ask yourself: What would you say to your best friend? Visualize how good it will look, feel and sound.

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Rosie Zilinskas, Professional Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Corporate Trainer. Rosie is an expert Career Strategist behind the "No Woman Left Behind" brand. She is passionate about supporting women's advancement within the corporate world. As a bilingual speaker, Rosie provides education, empowerment, training, and tools to women at the heart of their corporate careers, helping them to recapture money left on the table and eliminate the gender gap in the workplace.  A defining moment in her corporate role sparked Rosie’s Can Do story into life. Let her words empower you to pause, reframe and trust the process of change.   Listen for Rosie’s Can Do tips:  Always negotiate.  Take the time to feel your feelings. Listen to your gut. Connect with Rosie and discover 3 ways how you are sabotaging your career   

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to SEO specialist Brandon Leibowitz. Brandon has run and operated SEO Optimizers since 2007. SEO Optimizers is a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. Brandon’s dynamic Can Do story will fire up your mindset to see the bright side of challenge and to keep pushing through as you strive for success.  Listen for Brandon’s Can Do tips:  Get a mentor.  Learn from your mistakes. Be persistent. Connect with Brandon https://seooptimizers.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/videos https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/ https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/ https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs https://twitter.com/brandonleibs https://www.pinterest.com/leibowitzbrandon/ https://seooptimizers.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Jacqueline Fong, Entrepreneur, Craft Activist, Independent Board Member, and Former Investment Banking Professional. Based in Kuching, Sarawak, Jacqueline is the director of Tanoti which is a congregation of artisans dedicated towards the preservation of heritage craft. Tanoti House currently houses a community of songket weavers practicing this exquisite craft entirely by hand. Tanoti is the winner of the World Craft Council Award of Excellence for Handicraft 2014 and the MaGIC Amplify Award 2015 for Social Entrepreneurship. Tanoti champions heritage preservation, women empowerment, and rural community building. Set around the theme of her continuing journey from perfection to imperfection, Jacqueline’s Can Do story will inspire you to explore the possibility of change for growth.  Listen for Jacqueline’s Can Do tips:  Be driven by intuition.  Have passion for your endeavour. Retain your integrity.

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Peter Docker, Author, Leadership Consultant, and Executive Coach. Peter is passionate about enabling people to unlock their natural talents. He teaches leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection. This approach harnesses the collective wisdom of teams to generate extraordinary outcomes. He illustrates his insights by drawing on examples from his previous industry, flying, and military careers to explain powerful concepts that can be applied in any business. A trained leadership consultant and executive coach, Peter's commercial and industry experience have been at the most senior levels in various sectors, across 93 countries. With the theme of ‘there’s more I can do’, Peter’s uplifting story encourages you to lead yourself with courage and belief as you discover what you stand for in life.        Listen for Peter’s Can Do tips:  Put love in the driver’s seat.  Be curious. Everything will be ok in the end. If it’s not ok, it’s not the end. Read Peter’s book: Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control, 2021

In this episode of The Can Do Way, I am talking to Dennis Heath, Executive Coach, Coach Supervisor, Voice Over Artist, Narrator and Actor. A qualified and experienced Executive Coach and Coach Supervisor, Dennis has helped managers become leaders and helped leaders and their businesses reach peak performance. His background includes thirty years in sales and management positions with multinational telecoms manufacturers in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific.  As well as his coaching work he is an accomplished voice over artist and audiobook narrator, and screen actor. Filled with Can Do pearls of wisdom, Dennis’s evolutionary tale invites you to step away from your comfort zone and allow opportunities guide you.     Listen for Dennis’s Can Do tips:  Do what scares you. Do not predict negative outcomes.  Reframe Can’t to Can through a process of elimination. Put things in perspective.