We're getting ready for the holidays here at The Biz Dojo , and what better way than to celebrate the Parade of Christmas Trees hosted by Bracko Home Furniture and Matresses. This incredible event brings together charities from across #YYC to decorate Christmas trees throughout the store. Then, the public can vote for their favourite tree by placing a donation of a non-perishable food item underneath. At the end of the month, the top 3 charities will win a monetary prize and all donations go to ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week on The Biz Dojo , we step on the court with Josh Knoester - Senior Vice President at the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Expanding a brand to be nationally recognized is difficult. Josh and the team over at the CEBL are not just pushing forward on the growth of their business, but are trailblazing the growth of their sport across the country. We'll talk about the mindset it takes to get there, what leadership and growth look like as you exit "start up" phase, and some of the l...
Dec 07, 2022•40 min
This week on The Biz Dojo , we chat with Kelly Hrudey , mental health advocate, hockey analyst with Hockey Night In Canada and Sportsnet , former NHL goaltender and so much more. Kelly shares the story of More Good Days Clothing , an incredible clothing line where 10% of all sales go to Canada Suicide Prevention Services and other Canadian mental health organizations. We'll talk about the evolving landscape of mental health awareness in sport, Tony Robbins, how little questions can make big diff...
Nov 29, 2022•50 min
This week on The Biz Dojo , we chat with Katelyn Bullock , co-founder of ENTA Solutions (IG: @entasolutions ). Katelyn provides some perspective on discovering your purpose, and we peel back the layers to better understand what makes up your business purpose, and how important it is to being a leading, and inspiring, company. We also dive into the importance of purpose for a workplace culture and attracting talent, we talk a bit about quiet quitting and "the great resignation", and so much more....
Nov 22, 2022•59 min
This week on The Biz Dojo , we share a very special LIVE event from the Maslow Leadership "Leading with Culture" Conference. We were joined by very special guest Neil Hunter , Chief Learning Officer and Partner at Deloitte Canada . This was an incredible opportunity to tap into the mind of one of the great learning and development gurus today, and Neil brought all kinds of perspective to a short conversation. We dove into the changing cultural landscape and it's impact on learning, how our own r...
Nov 15, 2022•35 min
This week on The Biz Dojo podcast, we're joined by local entrepreneur rockstar Melba Seto - owner, artisan and "adventurer behind the soap" at Bowness Soapworks . (IG: @bownesssoapworks ). We talk leadership, creating local communities and supporting entrepreneurs... and, of course - Fight Club. You just can't talk about making soap without referencing Tyler Durden. Melba introduces us to Soap Club -- first rule? ALWAYS TALK ABOUT SOAP CLUB! As always, stick around after for a fun little "outro"...
Nov 08, 2022•40 min
This week in the Dojo, we chat with Julie Shipley Strickland , a Sr. Wealth Advisor, Author, Mom, and so much more. November is financial literacy month, and we take some time to explore what that means with Julie's guidance. We'll talk debt (and good debt!), savings, investing mindsets, the different investing styles (and needs) of men and women, pagers and so much more! Heck, we might even talk about Bret "The Hitman" Hart. So, invest in yourself - and take a little time to tune in to this wee...
Nov 01, 2022•47 min
In today's episode, we connect with Lauren Green . Lauren hosts the " This Meeting Sucks " podcast, is an entrepreneur and founder of Dancing With Markers , and is an expert in making your meetings not suck. We'll explore some of the common issues with meetings, what can make them better, and how visual notetaking is a complete game-changer to creating connection between meeting goers and the content. So, with the agenda above - let's schedule some time and jot down a few takeaways, because this...
Oct 25, 2022•47 min
We're back with Season 5's kickoff episode! In the studio today - actually "IN" the studio! - we're joined by Jose Deverze, who goes by the artist name Joze Joze shares his shift from the musician mindset to the entrepreneurial mindset. He also shares how his move into the role of CEO (or, CE-Joze) has changed his perspective on the music industry. We also get another taste of the exploits of Darren McGuinty, talk a little about CD Baby vs. Spotify , and even get into Support the Show. The Biz D...
Oct 18, 2022•52 min
In this week's Coaches' Notes, we're reflecting on our conversation with Sean Mills . As a serial entrepreneur, PGA member, business strategist, co-founder of FTR Golf and Big Buck Golf -- Sean knows a thing or two about creativity, even if creativity isn't something he considers to be his biggest strength. We find creativity everywhere, even in our socks, and we'll talk about the role of those trips to Walmart. JP also reflects on his fascination with finding creativity in an industry steeped (...
Jul 16, 2022•9 min
In this episode of The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Sean Mills - serial entrepreneur, PGA member, business strategist, co-founder of FTR Golf and Big Buck Golf . Sean shares some of his insights on business strategy development, and how the golf industry is ripe with opportunity for creativity. He'll also talk a little bit about some movies, and how he saves time through fashion... Are you wearing your creativity on your sleeve? Be sure to connect with us for more great content, and to extend the c...
Jul 14, 2022•54 min
This week in the Dojo, we met up with country music star, fellow Canadian... (and Albertan!, Ryan Lindsay ahead of his show on stage at the Calgary Stampede. Ryan gives us a sneak peak at the process behind an upcoming track, and how unlocking creativity can sometimes be just a road trip away. Of course, as we've talked about in previous episodes this season - it can be hard to create something and put it out for others. Ryan shares some of his experience, and how that second opinion has him rea...
Jul 09, 2022•42 min
This week in the Dojo, we chatted with Genein Letford author of the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity , and took away some great lessons on finding creativity in our own lives. In this episode of Coaches' notes, we dive into the idea of oppressed creativity and the untapped creative potential of kids (and how you can rent ours if you really need some creative input! (jk) ) Where has your creativity gone, and how can you pull it back? Connect with us on our social channels and let us know! Websi...
Jul 05, 2022•10 min
This week in the Dojo, we chat with Genein Letford author of the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity , keynote speaker, neuro creativity speaker and fellow podcast host. Looking at creativity through multiple lenses is key to unlocking your full capacity to create, and Genein helps walk us through what it means to truly tap into each of the 7 gems. We'll talk a little about video games, a little about sports, and a lot about finding the best creative version of yourself. We wonder where these gem...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min
Almost every day, Seth and JP are asked about what it takes to launch a podcast. So, we've created an episode that is meant to answer some of the very basic questions and ideas to get you started. In this episode we cover the simple elements to answer : - What equipment do i need to start a podcast? - What microphone is best for podcasting? - How do i get my podcast onto apple, spotify and other podcasting platforms? - Do i need a Joe Rogan style studio to start my podcast? - How do I edit a pod...
Jun 22, 2022•31 min
This week in the Dojo, we chatted with Serene Yew of Pixeltree Inc. In the week since, we've spent some time contemplating all the great things she's doing with her team to create #Intentionality. From the creative culture of the team to enabling "Training Day" (apparently not with Denzel Washington, unfortunately). Corporate culture can be tricky to navigate, and creating something unique and fresh can be a particularly difficult obstacle as organizations struggle to see the true value of givin...
Jun 21, 2022•14 min
This week in the Dojo, we chat with Serene Yew of Pixeltree Inc. We explore the idea of corporate culture, and how finding the right culture can unlock creativity... and a whole lot of engagement (and fun!) for employees. As a leader in the tech start-up community, Serene isn't your typical leader. She's a driving force behind changing how employers engage with their workforce in Calgary and beyond, and provides a lot of insight into the culture they've created at Pixeltree.... That's pretty imp...
Jun 14, 2022•53 min
This week, we connected with Jesse McAllister - social influencer and creator of @90sHockeyCards . In our follow up Coaches' Notes to this episode, we're exploring a couple of thoughts from the show about enabling creativity and putting your creativity on display. We talk about enabling creativity as a leader, and dive into how hard it can be to put out in the world what we create. We also discuss Dr. Dre's possible unheard Rap-Opera, and make our pitch to take a listen. We're here for you, Dre!...
Jun 13, 2022•11 min
This week, we connect with Jesse McAllister - social influencer and creator of @90sHockeyCards . In this chat, Jesse gives us insight to how he started his instagram account that's since amassed quite the following. We'll chat a little about creativity in the workplace, and how simply sharing your passion can lead to rewarding - and unexpected - opportunities. Oh, and hockey... we'll talk a bit about hockey too. What's your creative passion? Be sure to connect with us for more great content, and...
Jun 07, 2022•46 min
This week, Seth & J.P. explore the idea of creative framework and "adding a step" from our conversation with Olympian Sarah Wells. Sarah talked about the process she and her coaches used to find creative solutions to find that peak performance every athlete looks for. What can you do to help your own process? Well, maybe it's as simple as checking out the framework we discuss from the Creative Education Foundation. Go take a look, and see how this free framework might help you in your creati...
Jun 03, 2022•16 min
This week, we connect with Olympian and founder of the Believe Initiative -- Sarah Wells We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, talking about everything from creativity in sport to her time on The Amazing Race, to the founding of the Believe Initiative and what it means to speak to youth (and to corporate audiences too!). Inspiration can come from a lot of places, and sometimes it takes a loss or hitting rock bottom to find it, other times it's driven by the person nipping at your heels....
May 31, 2022•44 min
This week, Seth & J.P. dive into the question "What is your creative process?" from our conversation with Danaye Maier. Danaye had a wonderful insight towards the end of our conversation after we had explored a bit about how she embeds creativity into her daily life. It was a great moment in the conversation, and really got us thinking about our own creative process. So, what's yours? You can also join the conversation on these ideas and more on our social channels: Website | Facebook | Inst...
May 30, 2022•11 min
This week, we connect with Calgary morning-show host and creator of Woman A Day YYC , Danaye Maier . Danaye has found her creative voice through the development of an incredible initiative: recognizing a woman a day from the Calgary area. We'll talk about her shift from creative idea to execution, how creativity has shown up in other areas of her life since, and we even get a chance to talk a bit about music - including a return of fan-favourite, Darren McGuinty. Be sure to connect with us for m...
May 24, 2022•38 min
Subscriber-only episode In this - our first ever episode of Coaches' Notes - Seth & J.P. breakdown 3 ideas from our conversation with Terry O'Reilly. Creativity loves constraint Start at the end " We can all drink Gatorade, but what we sweat is our own" Terry gave some beautiful nuggets throughout our conversation, and we highly recommend going back to check the entire conversation in the main episode. Here, we'll explore just a few of those ideas and what they mean to us or how we incorpora...
May 23, 2022•10 min
We're kicking off season 4 with a bang... and a few other well-placed sound effects as we explore creativity with Terry O'Reilly . With a laundry-list of awards recognizing his extensive career in marketing, as well as his work on the award winning radio program & podcast " Under the Influence " , Terry has a deep understanding of what it takes to dedicate a lifetime to the creative process. His experience extends far beyond marketing, and we'll chat about finding creativity, overcoming crea...
May 17, 2022•53 min
Subscriber-only episode Check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8Mbiy3SsY It's a special bonus holiday episode of The Biz Dojo podcast with very special guests Jordon West and Top Chef All-Star winner, and slayer of the Flay -- Chef Nicole Gomes! Get ready for a treat as we chat through tough questions like "Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie?" and provide some of our favourite holiday classics in both movie and song. Don't miss out on our delicious recipes too! Some... may so...
Dec 24, 2021•10 min
Subscriber-only episode This week in The Biz Dojo , we are joined by, CEO and Co-founder of North Pole Hoops , a Canadian basketball media and recruitment organization based in Toronto. Tariq shares the evolution of his perception of his role within the organization and acceptance of the changing dynamic into a more strategic position as CEO. We talk a little basketball, but also get into the business of basketball, sponsorships, and what it means to form a community. We also take some time to t...
Dec 21, 2021•10 min
Subscriber-only episode This week in The Biz Dojo , we are joined by Justin Perkins , Founder of New Edge Coaching ... and Seth's personal coach, for a two-part conversation. This is part 2 of a very special 2 part conversation with Justin - be sure to go back and check out part 1 for some incredible stories as well! In this second half of the conversation, we dive into Justin's path to coaching as a career. It's an incredible journey, and provides a backdrop for the three principles of mind, co...
Dec 16, 2021•10 min
Subscriber-only episode This week in The Biz Dojo , we chat with Justin Perkins , Founder of New Edge Coaching ... and Seth's personal coach. In the first part of our two part conversation with Justin, we get into some pretty interesting stories that include connecting with Richard Branson (and Virgin Airlines), owning a rickshaw, handing out nuts, advertising, unintentional exercise in NYC, and much, much more. (and lots of bikes!) Hear the incredible path Justin has taken to uncover and build ...
Dec 14, 2021•10 min
Subscriber-only episode This week in The Biz Dojo , we chat with Andrew Hall - co-founder of Mealshare, as well as a new venture - No Story Lost . Andrew shares his experience starting Mealshare , an incredible non-profit that seeks to combat food insecurity for our youth. We'll talk about the excitement of starting a business and connecting with purpose, the impacts of a pandemic, and the reinvigoration of a burning desire to give back to the world. We also dive into some really great conversat...
Dec 07, 2021•10 min
