The Workplace Communication Podcast

"How can I make this easy for you? Because I want to." Powerful words by Melanie Parish about how to support members of the LGBTQ community when you don't quite know how. You don't need to know everything about LGBTQ to work towards creating a respectful and accepting workplace environment. Rather, you need to be able to sit in uncomfortable conversations, be willing to make mistakes and be open to learning. You need to spend time understanding the challenges and barriers faced and building relationships that enable you to do the deep work - what Melanie refers to as "straight people work". On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Melanie opens up about both personal and professional struggles as a queer woman, married to a transgender FTM husband, and shares ideas on fostering inclusivity and acceptance. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Understanding the impact of the words you use from the perspective of the identity holder 🎙️ How Melanie and her husband successfully sued the government of Ontario… and the weight of constantly being an advocate 🎙️ Why being overly cautious can lead to more harm than support 🎙️ How seemingly small comments can create an unsafe work environment for LGBTQ 🎙️ Changing our habits of gendered language to create a more inclusive workplace Melanie Parish is an author, public speaker, host of The Experimental Leader Podcast, founder of Experimental Leader Academy, and Master Certified Coach. An expert in problem-solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring, and brand development, Melanie has consulted and coached organizations ranging from a Fortune 50 company to IT start-ups. Her individual clients include those in FAANG and other top global IT companies. As an author, educator, and creator of The Experimental Leader book, Melanie shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation. She is based in Dundas, Ontario and Las Cruces, New Mexico. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of how to promote a more inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQ community, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Melanie Parish's contact information: Website: https://www.melanieparish.com Book: https://ebook.experimentalleader.com/info42286161 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelanieParish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExperimentalLeader/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmelanieparish/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieparish/ Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail Website Free e-course to free yourself from workplace conflict LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

In 2011, Paul Higgins found himself faced with a life-changing decision. With a long-standing inherited kidney condition, his doctor told him that if he wanted to live long enough to meet his grandchildren, he would have to make some changes in his life. The decision was clear. Since that time, Paul has founded and sold two businesses and had a successful kidney transplant from his best mate. He now mentors coaches and consultants to build online businesses to fund lifestyles. Join us for this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, where Paul shares his top tips on growing a successful business and leading with purpose and integrity. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: Creating business growth by letting go of anything another team member can do Key foundations to business success Owning your responsibilities as a leader so your team members can do same Tips on communication tools that will enhance remote communication The power of creating individual development plans with your team members Paul Higgins has 26 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, finishing up an 18-year gig at The Coca-Cola Company leading the Marketing strategy for a $700m+ Business Unit. In 2011 he left to manage his inherited kidney condition. He has founded and sold two businesses and had a successful transplant from his best mate in February 2019. With his newfound energy, he loves to mentor, spend time with his teenage children, and play golf. He has a book called Build Live Give and 100% of the proceeds go to the Purple House. If you're looking to scale your business without sacrificing yourself, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Paul's contact information: Website: https://paulhigginsmentoring.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhigginsmentoring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulhigginsmentoring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paulhigginsmentoring Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulHiggins555 Purple House: PurpleHouse.org.au Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, Founder of Ultimate Potentials Corporation believes that if we ever get to be unapologetically comfortable with ourselves and bring that whole self into our daily lives, we would come close to or even experience being at our ultimate potential. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Phyllis joins us to talk about how you can attain maximum growth by owning your responsibility as a leader. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ The magic of seeing leadership as a gift that's been given to you 🎙️ The power of attuning to other people's signals 🎙️ Stepping away from viewing leadership as commanding others 🎙️ Taking concrete steps towards becoming a more conscious leader Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, Founder of Ultimate Potentials Corporation, is an experienced international life and work coach and wellness expert. Phyllis and her team exist to help families and leaders create and maintain healthy work and life flow. We do so by bringing the skills of conscious leadership to help create psychologically safe and healthy homes and workplaces-one employee and one family at a time. If you're looking to step into more fully accepting your leadership responsibility, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Phyllis Reid-Jarvis' contact information: Website: www.ultimatepotentials.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ultimatepotentials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatepotentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ultimate-Potentials-720426901665617 Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

One day, Christina Eanes realized that she couldn't spend the next 30 years of her career looking for bodies in the woods. Her career shifted from being an FBI violent crime analyst to helping the FBI develop their leadership development program. She enjoyed this work so much that she eventually started her own leadership development and coaching business. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Christina shares her top secrets to super productivity, as well as a crystal clear system to help you implement. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Why managing your time isn't the solution 🎙️ Identifying your energy consumers and energy creators to make better decisions 🎙️ Tips to help you match your natural energy fluctuations to daily tasks 🎙️ The benefit of managing your energy like you would a financial budget Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manger in leadership development, is now an author, podcast host, and professional development firm owner on a mission to help you learn, grow, and achieve. If you're looking to get more done in less time, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Christina's contact information: Websites: https://christinaeanes.com/, https://secrettosuperproductivity.com/, https://quitbleepingaround.com/ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/christinaeanes Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Dan Cockerell's career evolved from a parking attendant at Disney's Epcot Center to VP of Epcot, VP of Disney's Hollywood Studios and eventually, VP of the Magic Kingdom. He was ultimately responsible for leading a team of 12,000 cast members and always placed organizational culture at the forefront of his leadership. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Dan shares some of the magic he learned and contributed to during his 26 years with Disney, with a particular focus on how to implement and sustain a culture of psychological safety in large organizations. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Disney's 4 key components to creating a high-performing culture 🎙️ The role of relationship, clear expectations and ongoing support in establishing psychological safety 🎙️ The impact of placing equal importance on performance and relational skills during performance reviews 🎙️ Encouraging diverse perspectives by gathering employee feedback with varied methods 🎙️ Implementing change within your zone of influence for maximum effectiveness Dan Cockerell, the author of How's the Culture in Your Kingdom? Dan graduated from Boston University in 1991 with a degree in Political Science. After graduating, he moved to Florida and worked as a parking attendant at Disney's Epcot Center. He went on to join the Disneyland Paris management trainee program and went to France as part of the opening team in 1992. After five years in France, Dan came back to Florida and held a number of management positions at the Disney World Resort, including Vice President of Epcot, Vice President of Disney's Hollywood Studios, and eventually Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, where he led 12,000 cast members, and entertained over 20 million guests annually. If you're wanting to better understand why psychological safety is so important and what steps you can take to foster it within your organization, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Dan Cockerell's contact information: Website: https://dancockerell.com/ Podcast: https://dancockerell.com/come-rain-or-shine/ Book: https://dancockerell.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

Brine Hamilton remembers a time in his life when he had nothing but a futon and a TV he'd gotten from an abandoned store in his apartment. The TV didn't even work properly and sat on the top of a box in his apartment. Since that time, Brine has built himself a fantastic career by fostering relationships. As a system engineer at Omnigo Software, President Elect of the International Association for Healthcare, Security and Safety and host/co-host of 3 (that's right 3!) podcasts, there's a reason Brine was named as one of Canada's top 10 under 40 by Canadian Security Magazine in 2020. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Brine shares his top 3 tips to find new opportunities and drive professional success. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Why understanding yourself is the foundation to personal and professional growth 🎙️ How self-awareness helps you build a team 🎙️ Discovering opportunities you didn't even know existed 🎙️ Tips for successful networking as an introvert 🎙️ The power of reciprocal relationships 🎙️ Using mentorship as a powerful way to grow in your career If you're curious about how to open doors that you didn't even know existed, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Brine's contact information: Website: brinehamilton.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brine-hamilton/ IG: @brinehamilton Twitter @BrineHamilton Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

As a former elite athlete, New York Yankees draft pick, and national level coach, Tim Borys is an expert at eliciting higher performance from individuals and teams. He believes that improved health, happiness and personal performance help us cultivate greatness in our lives and improve the world around us. As CEO of FRESH! Wellness Group, Tim and his team now help people and organizations ignite their potential… in business and life. Join us for this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, as Tim and I explore the business case for creating a Chief Wellness Officer role in your organization. We discuss the compelling reasons to do, as well as the substantial costs of not making wellness a top priority in your organization. Tim also shares some concrete "how to's" to help get you started with your own organizational wellness plan. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Why stand-alone wellness programs may not be doing as much good as you think 🎙️ Embedding wellness into the DNA of your company for maximum results 🎙️ Approaching wellness from a more holistic lens 🎙️ Tips to help you develop a strategic wellness plan for your organization In his roles as Corporate Consultant, Speaker, Executive Performance Coach, and CEO of FRESH! Wellness Group, he and his team help people and organizations ignite their potential...in business and life. Tim is the author of five books, including his most recent title _"**Your Work From Home Productivity Handbook**: How to stay healthy, happy, and productive working from home...even during a global pandemic." If you're ready to commit to making wellness a top priority in your organization, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Tim Borys' contact information: Websites: www.freshgroup.ca www.timborys.com www.workfromhomebook.ca Book: www.workfromhomebook.ca Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

As a former funeral director, Codi Shewan spent two decades working alongside those who were left behind after the death of a loved one. He overheard all the conversations about the impact the deceased had had on people's lives. The regrets shared. Being faced with death each and every day led Codi to realize the importance of living with purpose. Now, as a professional speaker, trainer and consultant, Codi empowers others to see the best in themselves and to redefine their legacy - from something they leave to something they live, every day. Listen in to The Workplace Communication Podcast as we discuss how to live your everyday legacy right now. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Defining your everyday legacy as something you live, rather than something you leave behind 🎙️ How fear of death leads us live as if it will never happen to us 🎙️ Making choices that lead you to live in the way you most want to be remembered 🎙️ The power of leading a team with a people-first approach Codi Shewan is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, and in 2020, became the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed, Everyday Legacy: Lessons For Living With Purpose, Right Now. His passion for empowering others to see the best in themselves and to redefine their legacy - from something they leave to something they live, every day - is the driving force behind his work! If you're looking to build a more meaningful life, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Links to look at: Codi Shewan's contact information: Consulting: everlearnassociates.com Speaking: codishewan.com Book: everydaylegacy.com Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call E-mail LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes

As a expectant mother to twins, Charlie Beswick had the dreams that all new moms have. Unti l just a few hours after giving birth, she learned that one of her twin boys had been born with Goldenhar Syndrome. Harry was born with no eye, eye socket, nostril or ear and a short jaw. Later on, Harry was also diagnosed with severe Autism. Having spent her life wanting to make others proud, her self-talk became filled with blame. Until she slowly started to think that maybe her boys would be better off without her. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Charlie joins us to share her journey of healing through the art of positive self-talk. As a Trainer and Coach, she now empowers people to break through their own limiting beliefs to find the happiness and success they deserve in life. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 🎙️ Becoming more aware of your negative self-talk (hint: we all have it!) 🎙️ Distinguishing negative self-talk from actual weaknesses 🎙️Transforming negative self-talk to positive 🎙️ The role of confirmation bias in reinforcing the way we view ourselves 🎙️ Tips for leaders to support their teams to develop more positive self-talk Charlie Beswick is a first class psychology graduate, award-winning blogger, published author, charity founder, professional speaker, trainer and coach. She's mum to teenagers Oliver and Harry and a self-confessed cheesaholic and gin lover! Based on the lessons learned during her journey she shares the incredible impact of our own self talk and empowers people to break through their own limiting beliefs to find the happiness and success they deserve in life. If you're looking to silence those negative voices in your head, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. A written transcript of this podcast episode is available upon request. To request a copy, please send us an email. Charlie's contact information: Website: https://www.charliebeswick.com Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast