Intro: Shelly Elsliger, founder of Linked-Express, is a celebrated LinkedIn Trainer and Social Connection Maker. Founder of the #decidetobekind movement, she tackles online bullying and promotes a culture of kindness. Recognized by the National Women Speakers and a Forbes contributor, Shelly is a voice for diversity and psychological safety in the workplace. In her personal time, she enjoys pickleball and supports animal welfare in Nova Scotia. Writing a book, almost done, “From Connections to P...
Nov 06, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Welcome Laurie Fenske to "Weirdos in the Workplace"! Laurie embodies a lifelong philosophy of learning from every experience, embracing each challenge as an opportunity for growth. In 2016, Laurie pivoted her professional focus towards her true passion—coaching. Today, as a MCC level ICF certified coach, she offers bespoke solution-based coaching across North America and Europe. Laurie’s coaching sessions are energized and focused, aimed at significantly boosting productivity, enhancing leadersh...
Oct 16, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this #throwback episode of Weirdos in the Workplace, Erin interviews Eleanore Eaves, a brilliant strategist, writer, and coach, about executive presence. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and upcoming podcast announcement 2:00 - Eleanore's background and introduction to executive presence 5:00 - Building and nurturing executive presence 9:00 - Eleanore's personal evolution and role models in leadership 13:00 - Diversity in executive positions 15:00 - Advice for accessing leadership positions 16...
Oct 09, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 28
With over 30 years of experience in high-tech sales and marketing, Kim Tofin shares insights on the critical roles in forming high-performing and high-impact teams. Through personal stories and professional insights, Kim explains how creating a safe space for authenticity and unique contributions can transform organizational culture and drive unparalleled success. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on fostering collaboration, bridging gaps, and unleashing the untapped potential within your team...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Intro: Jennifer Robb is an enthusiastic and strategic finance leader with over 15 years of experience in various public and private industries, including transportation, construction, and energy. A few years ago, Jennifer experienced burnout caused by what we would call “old school toxic management”. Through recovery, Jennifer discovered hidden insights about herself and the workplace. She embraced mindfulness, ignited her passion for coaching, and developed innovative strategies to motivate tea...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 26
With 25 years of experience in HR, Sarah has dedicated her career to empowering leadership teams and coaching emerging leaders in competitive industries. Her unique approach combines bold leadership with kindness and compassion, creating environments where individuals can truly thrive. Get ready to be inspired as Sarah shares her vision of using compassion and humor to unlock the potential in others. Join us as we explore her insights and learn how we can all lead boldly in our own lives! Stay i...
Sep 18, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Meet Jaya Kaushik, a trailblazer whose journey began as a new Canadian immigrant and transformed into a powerful force for change in Canadian society. As a Talent Management Professional and because of her lived experience, Jaya is integrating numerous components of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in her work. Her story is one of resilience and ambition, weaving together her experiences from transportation, retail, banking, and leadership development, which has led her to the incredi...
Sep 11, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Kevin Judge is the CEO and Founder of iNOBL, a strategic business advisory firm with a global reach. A best-selling author, international speaker, and strategic business advisor, Kevin leads a team of professionals that senior leaders trust, to turn strategy into sustainable success. Join us for an insightful conversation on how to go from chaos to clarity, to best guide organizations to harness their potential, and excel beyond expectations! Stay in Touch with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 23
“You don’t need to be healthy to be worthy human being” Fierce, hilariously honest, and an A-list advocate, Vinny Welsby is a fat activist and diversity, equity and inclusion leader. They are a world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture, a TEDx speaker, podcast host and best-selling author. Vinny is trans-non-binary and is dedicated to shifting how society views fat and queer bodies through education and compassion. Stay in touch with Vinny: Instagram: @fierce.fatty https...
Aug 28, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
From the challenges faced to the victories celebrated, your host Erin Patchell, shares valuable insights on the good, the bad, and the ugly of her entrepreneurial journey so far. Stay tuned to find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today's world, and how to celebrate the small milestones on the path to success! Stay in Touch: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/erin-patchell For more on Erin, her services, and her entrepreneurial journey: https://trainedtohelp.com/ https://www.positivist.ca/ Scr...
Aug 21, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 21
If Alex Keenan is known for anything, it's for knowing how to take the “ick out of public speaking"! From public speaking at conferences to courtrooms to crowded bars, Alex has learned a thing or ten about authentic audience connection and making public speaking a fun and crucial skill for success. With a deep understanding of how to bridge gaps between people - and a gift for helping her clients find the strength to confront their fears - Alex helps her clients speak confidently, find the right...
Aug 14, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Having had 32 jobs in 15 years, Steph Gillies has amassed an ample amout of experience to learn how to perfect the job search! Now as a professional resume writer and career coach, Steph Gillies helps individuals embrace their identitifies and land their dream jobs in a competitive economy. Since 2020, she has helped over 1000 people improve their branding, tailor their resumes and land their dream jobs! So folks, take your pens and papers out, and get ready to take notes on tips and tricks from...
Aug 07, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Amy Davies, CEO of HR tech and training firm First30 and author of “A Spark in the Dark” is a specialist in employee onboarding, retention, and outplacement services, having gotten her start at major companies like Unilever, Rogers and Mars/Wrigley. With her experiences personally and professionally, and armed with knowledge derived from Robert D Hare and other researchers, Amy is spreading awareness on the inconspicuous psychopaths that are found in the workplace. In this episode we dive into t...
Jul 31, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
What works for other might not work for you. What if your key to success was to not have a niche? What if tring to focus on one thing was actually hindering your path success? Founder and CEO of 8Ball Clarity, the host of the podcast The Generalist Advantage, former executive with nearly two decades in a global tech company and holds a masters in Engineering, Julie Lavergne is the quintessential Generalist who challenges the trend and notion of focusing on one niche. Stay tuned for a direct and ...
Jul 24, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this world there are leaders, strategists, implementers, shephards, heroes... And let's not forget, Kathleen Johnson! CEO of Kreativ Culture Strategies where she provides Diversity Equity Inclusion, and Anti-Racism training to organizations across Canada. She is an innovative leader who partners with her clients to deliver heart-centred diversity training and strategy that incorporates creativity to arrive at practical solutions. With a background in Film and TV as a makeup artist and DEI adv...
Jul 17, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Growing up with dyslexia and in a multicultural household, Nancy has navigated the challenges of being the 'other', and not fitting into societal norms. Now as an Ottawa-based DEI and employee wellness consultant who empowers marginalized and inferior voices, Nancy Cairns aims to create safe and healthy environments where everyone feels valued in corporate. If you've been the 'black sheep' of the herd, then you'll want to listen to this episode as Nancy Cairns addresses the DEI dilemma in corpor...
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode of Weirdos in the Workplace, host Erin Patchell welcomes back executive coach Eleanore Eaves to discuss her groundbreaking concept of "corporate grief." Eleanore introduces this new term, explaining how it encompasses the emotional impact of workplace events like layoffs, mergers, and even personal tragedies on employee performance and organizational success. Key topics include: The $8.9 trillion cost of employee disengagement How toxic positivity fails as a strategy in the workp...
Jul 03, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Intro: The coach may not play the game, but the coach inspires and motivates the players to play the best game possible! Join our discussion with leadership coach and entrepeneur Garen Jemian on how to implement a successful coaching culture in your workplace to inspire your employees. Stay in touch: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/garenjemian Website: https://www.inspireship.com/ Script: To put on the coach's mindset is to let the other person have the dopamine hit. You need to have more influence s...
Jun 26, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 13
With over 20 years of experience in talent management and organizational effectiveness, Founder of Stay and author of a book with the same title, Kelly MacCallum brings passion, energy, and a depth of expertise in enhancing leaders, cultures, and teams. With her practices grounded in science and data, Kelly drops gems on creating a workplace culture that employees will never want to leave! Stay in Touch: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kellymaccallum Purchase Kelly's book today, and transform the wor...
Jun 19, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Learn more about our new project: https://trainedtohelp.com/ Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/erin-patchell Script: An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down. Hooey. Yeah, he is absolutely bang on. You cannot do it by yourself. You need a whole team around you. If you're in Ontario, I would highly recommend, you know, reaching out to your local community futures development corporations or CFDCs, because they have quite a bit of sup...
Jun 12, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Ever wondered what the key to securing the future of family farms for generations to come could be? If so, join our conversation with Lauren Sheil, a financial planner and trusted advisor. With his background growing up on a small farm and his focus on eliminating debt, building wealth, and leaving a legacy, this is a discusison you do not want to miss out. Stray tuned to be one step closer to building wealth, and financially planning well for the future. Website: https://lcsfinancial.ca/ Stay i...
Jun 05, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Intro: Max Brault has a vision: To build community by showing the world that Canadians with disabilities contribute to society―and to successful business ventures. Join us for a riveting conversation on accessibility and inclusivity in the world of business! Stay in Touch with Max: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/max-brault Script: The cost of changing something is all about understanding how you're going to spend the money. Leading people into thinking a place is accessible when it's not, I think is...
May 24, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Intro: Meet Sydney Elaine Butler, a powerhouse in HR, DEIA, and neurodiversity. Get ready to uncover invaluable insights as Sydney drops some gems on how to craft an environment where every team member's strengths shine bright to maximize full potential in your team! Website: https://www.accessiblecreates.ca/ Stay in Touch with Sydney: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sydney-elaine-butler Script: Communication is obviously the most important thing, you know, listening to people, actually like understa...
May 22, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Intro: Ready to crack the code to business success? Join us as Lisa Strangway, the powerhouse behind The Marketing Station, reveals the keys to unlocking your business's full potential. From deciphering consumer behavior to crafting captivating brand stories, get ready to revolutionize your approach to thrive and succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your business to new heights with expert guidance from a seasoned marketing pro! Website: https://www.themarketingstation.ca/ Stay in...
May 15, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Intro: What does it take to redefine your business and reach your full potential? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Georgariou, the CEO and Founder of karmadharma, a full-service marketing agency dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals. With a background spanning national sales, marketing, and operations at top media companies, Peter has a wealth of experience guiding SMEs and non-profits through strategic planning and brand-building. But his true passion lies in being of se...
May 08, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Intro: Feeling stressed, distracted, or disconnected at work? Are you a business leader looking to boost productivity, engagement, and retention? Or an employee struggling with burnout and work-life balance? You're not alone. Today, we're diving into the powerful connection between employee wellness and business success with Lydia Di Francesco, the Founder of Fit & Healthy 365, and Creator of the 15 Minute Workout Club! Lydia is a Certified Personal Trainer and a business coach who helps com...
May 01, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In today's episode, Tina Collins, is going to share her proven strategies for dealing with these workplace nightmares - the problematic high-performers who are potentially destroying morale and threatening the success of the entire organization. Tina has spent over 15 years consulting with companies of all sizes, helping them to navigate the delicate balance of keeping their star performers while also protecting their company culture and team morale. She's seen it all - the charming, charismatic...
Apr 24, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In today's episode, we're joined by Jen Broad and Laura Lobay, who work on the employment team for the charitable organization LiveWorkPlay. Founded in 1995, LiveWorkPlay's mission is to foster an environment where individuals with disabilities and autism can live, work and play as valued citizens. As employment inclusion specialists, Jen and Laura have extensive experience helping employers and managers create more accessible, equitable and supportive work communities. They'll share their insig...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to our guest, JP MIchel. JP Michel is the creator of the Challenge mindset and the Challenge Cards, which have been used by more than 70,000 students around the world. His past consultancy work with leaders led to the creation of SparkPath, an innovative career exploration company spotlighted on the Forbes, TEDx, CBC and BBC. Recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Career Leader by the Career Professionals of Canada, JP's holds a degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa and a master...
Apr 10, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
If you're a business owner and a business leader, and you're listening to this right now, I want to know what you want to hear. Welcome to Weirdos in the Workplace, the podcast that celebrates authenticity, transparency, passion, and purpose in our world of work. I'm your host, Erin Patchell, and welcome to Season 2. For those of us who are continuing this journey from season one, thank you. If you're brand new here, welcome. My name is Erin Patchell. I am the founder of a company called Positiv...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
