Learn why saying no and empowering others could be the most important thing you do as a leader. In this episode, Steven Pulver, builder of communities and businesses (Fireside Conference & MinuteBox) shares his experience and struggles with giving up control and allowing others to own their contributions to the organization.

As a VP for high-growth companies Daneal is no stranger to the demanding always-on high-speed life that is synonymous with start-up culture. In this episode she shares a story of her own burnout, what she did to overcome it and some tips on what you can do to prevent this happening to you.

Michaud and Oscar chat about the value of working with folks from different backgrounds and how creative solutions are spurned on by outsider thinking. As the VP of Strategy, Innovation Partnerships & Emerging Solutions at Interac, Oscar leads a team from all different walks of life. They work with partners (both traditional and non-conventional) to identify and break down emerging trends into strategic action so everyone at Interac and their customers can understand them and work with their ecosystems to create better products, build inclusion right from the start, and build the foundation for future leaders.

Eric and Michaud chat about what public speaking is, why it's important, and Eric shares practical tips on how to get better and how to find your own style. Learn more Eric and the transformational work he and his partner Eli do at speakerlabs.ca 

Nathan and Michaud chat about how the importance of knowing what your values are and how to use them as a guide for making decisions. As leaders, if you make choices that align with your values you'll not only live a more fulfilled life but you'll also be more predictable to those around you. That predictability becomes a foundation of trust and psychological safety.  Since recording this episode Nathan has made a huge career pivot and started his own business. Along with his father, Nathan is cofounder of Forty Hills Land and Home offering property and hosting management for seasonal and year-round property owners in Grey and Bruce County. They help them realize the full potential of their property. Check them out at FortyHills.ca This month, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)

Michaud and Toby chat about how trust and psychological safety are context dependent and the bravery required to say "I don't know". Sounds simple, but it's hard to do. Learn more about Toby @ https://www.theneverendinglearner.com/ In October, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)

Alexis gets practical with tips on how to ask for feedback, why it's important and what you can do as a leader to make it easier for folks to give it to you. She provides a lot of value in a short amount of time, buckle up. Learn more about Alexis @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexismacdonaldmhrm/ and Loopio @ https://loopio.com/ In October, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)

Michaud and Brennan chat about how getting to know people takes energy, that your job isn't to make more versions of yourself and how part of the reason managers get paid more is to adjust to others. Learn more about Hypercontext @ https://hypercontext.com/ and Brennan @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanmceachran/ In October, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)

Ilana and Michaud chat about the delicate balance of listening to other's opinions and thoughts while still maintaining your vision as a leader. She talks about how you really need to believe in and understand yourself and that thinking you might not be a good leader is probably a good leadership trait.  Learn more about Twenty-One Toys @ https://twentyonetoys.com/ and Ilana @ http://ilanabenari.com/ In October, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)

Cerys drops a ton of tactical and practical advice on how to be a people-first leader. She talks about sharing her mistakes so others feel more comfortable sharing theirs, not needing to be right and how people don't learn from you doing everything for them. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about Cerys @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cerys-cook-1485715/ and BlueDot @ https://bluedot.global/ In October, a free course based on Season 2 of the podcast will be released. Get on the mailing list at weirdisnrml.com for updates (we won't spam you, promise.)