Funny story. I was leaving a keynote session last week and bumped into this guy before I headed to my car. "This guy" turned out to be Canada's Got Talent magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph. And does he ever have some interesting Gamechangers. Segmen 01 - YouTube Yep. THAT YouTube. How Savio uses it to learn, and how he's becoming an in…

What does a comms pro, ESPN poker writer and Magic the Gathering HoFer (seriously) do for inspiration? Find out in this edition of The Playbook Game Changers, as we bring Gary Wise into the studio. This season is all about the things that change our professional games – and how we use those skills, insights and media to inspire great careers and gr…

The Playbook is just passing YEAR THREE of shows – and we’re celebrating with a Brand. New. Season. Season 08 is called “Gamechanger” – where we talk to a whole bunch of smart people about the things that have changed their professional and personal lives. Books. Podcasts. Advice. TikTok Videos. You name it. To kick the season off, you get me talki…

You may have heard the term "neurodiversity" in your recent travels, and wondered "what does that mean?" It's all part of a path to understand how to get the most out of people. Event specialist Hannah Whitaker is on the show this week to talk about how that happens... Segment 01 - The Problem I’m joining a committee at work to deal with things lik…

You want to change someone's mind about something. You know the skills of persuasion. How do you do it in a way that doesn't leave everyone feel icky and weird? This week on the 100th episode of the show, we have Marsha Shandur to talk about that exact thing. It's called ethical persuasion, and here is how it works. Segment 01 - The Problem "Our co…

Chris Elkerton had a brain aneurysm in the middle of a meeting. 16 months later, he's back at work. It's an incredible journey from which anyone can learn. How Chris made the Comeback...this week on The Playbook. Segment 01 - The Challenge "I am returning to work after a heart incident...what do I need to know?" On a regular day, in a regular meeti…

Ooo - this is a gooooood episode. The super tense film Sway is about to have its Toronto premiere this weekend. We've got producers, actors, directors and writers galore - because the story BEHIND the making of the film is also super fascinating. Segment 01 - The Problem You have a big idea. You have great passion. You have extraordinary skills. No…

Podcasts. Masterclasses. Learning Management Systems. Infographics. Linkedin. Community College Classes. Holy crumb...there is a LOT of choice when it comes to what we want to learn and where we should be learning it. Where do we even start? Intel's Elaine Mah has answers. In this episode, we ideate how to learn, what to learn and where to look. Se…

Segment 01 – The Problem Here’s the problem… I just helped my company launch a brand new marketing campaign – advertising, social media, PR, the whole thing. The numbers are trending really well. But something feels off, and I can’t quite place it. Any thoughts? Segment 02 – Secrets How do engagement and attention actually work? Ben’s got a few sur…

Jason has a presentation to give at the super awesome GO WEST event in Edmonton. And he has 11 days to get it together. On this episode, we follow Jason as he considers his content and begins to build towards his rehearsal. He vacillates. He stumbles. He comes up with new ways to do things. It's messy -- the way a real brainstorm should be. Segment…

Sometimes – you can’t solve your problem in real time. Sometimes, you just need to know when to sit with something, or to accept and move on. This week, super author Annie Meehan helps you sort this out for your career and your life. Segment 01 - Introduction Here’s the problem… I just got news from a really big client that they’re not going to ren…

From neurodivergent through mental health, our workforce continues to fragment and diversify. 20 years ago, hiring someone who was disabled was an occasional though for most businesses. As we understand more, we learn to unlock the potential of all employees. This week, superstar Rebecca Summerfield stops by to show how you can build a business tha…

This edition of The Playbook is going to resound BIG TIME with so many of you. In our hyperconnected world, people are feeling more lonely than ever before. Luckily, my friend Joelle Parent-Proulx has been doing a LOT of thinking about loneliness and solitude. Want to feel more connected and be a-ok with your solitude? Listen up to this week’s epis…

If you struggle with your mental fitness and mental health (or work with someone who does), you want to listen to Leslie Bennett on this week’s show. Every time I have a conversation with Leslie, I walk away with so many new ideas, strategies and insights. This show is no different, and I don’t think the term “self care” comes up even ONE TIME. Pra…

Want to instantly confuse someone? Ask them the question, "how do I REALLY embrace the idea of sustainability?" We talk about building more sustainable lives. The question is – how do we LIVE those lives. This week on The Playbook, we Brainstorm that idea with Chance Thompson. Segment 01 – The Problem I know sustainability is important – apparently…

I’m not going to sugarcoat it – your presentation is probably bad. Selfish. Boring. And dear goodness, that PowerPoint. Luckily, you have two passionate (and mildly angry) people to help out. On this week’s Playbook, McGill’s Andy Churbill and I are fixing your presentation! Segment 01 – The Problem I’ve been tapped to give a presentation at an upc…

Warning – Some NSFW language is unbeeped in this episode. When Ellyn Winters was diagnosed with breaded cancer, she stood up in some wholly unexpected ways. She refused reconstructive surgery, she wrote a book, she created an AI version of herself and she away a lot of the mystery and shame associated with the disease. On today's episode – how you …

Here’s a secret you won’t believe – I’m an introvert. Yeah, yeah, I know. You see me all chatty, all the time. But the next time you’re at an event where I’m present, watch me. I tend to circle the room and duck out early so that I can reclaim all my energy. That’s why this week’s episode is so special for me. Speaker agency superstar Tami Adams co…

Have you been branded with the Scarlett Letter? On this week’s show, we connect with Devon Montgomery Pasha as she talks about labels in life and the workplace – and how you can shuck those labels to be your best self. It’s one of the most intriguing hours of radio that I’ve ever had the chance to curate. Segment 01 – The Problem “I was at a corpor…

Do you feel stuck in your career or life? This week, we’re giving you the tools and skills to unstick yourself! Segment 01 – Introduction I feel like I’m having a mid life crisis at work – and I’m only 35! I work for a large financial services company, and I Just. Feel. Stuck, I haven’t been promoted in more than three years, and I don’t know what …

I haaaaaaaate meetings – because too many of our meetings really shouldn’t be meetings at all. And the worst of them has to be the “WEEKLY STATUS UPDATE.” On this week’s Brainstorm edition of The Playbook, we welcome Anthea Rowe to talk about how to make those awful hours of your life into something better. Segment 01 – Introduction Here’s the prob…

So…you wanna be a thought leader… I get a lot of clients asking me about “how” they get to be a thought leader. On today’s Playbook, we bring in real world Association Thought Leader Tommy Goodwin to share his own super awesome playbook. Segment 01 – The Problem Here’s the problem… I’ve been meeting with a business coach over the last couple of mon…

Get ready to predict the future. Knowing “what’s next” and how to make smart decisions can come down to building a process and a track record. Which is why we’re bringing in a heavy hitter from the future on this week’s edition of The Playbook: Brainstorm. Dean West is some sort of genius sent from the future, ready to share how to ask better quest…

It’s a whole new season of the Playbook, where we get the smartest people in business to solve a real world problem in real time. We’re kicking things off big this time around with David Allison from The Valuegraphics Project as he and I bounce around like giddy kids to address this: Segment 01 – The Problem “I’m a sales and marketing manager at an…

Jenn and Jason consume a LOT of media. Here are their very favourite books, podcasts and experiences.Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

Are you transforming ANY situation into a positive gift for yourself? Yeah, at first glance that sounded all superfluous and wishful thinking. But the "operating system" Positive Intelligence is something different, and we have coaches Vimari Roman and Rochelle Stone along for the ride to talk about how you can make every moment of every day into s…

Ooo this is a BIG episode, chock full of the intangibles. What are the skills that nobody talks about...11 skills you need for your career. Coachability Optimism Kindness Analysis Decision Making Attention to Detail Curiosity Work Ethic Integrity Follow Up Self ConfidenceJenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

Natalie Lowe wants us ALL to be better with sustainability. And she has some pretty concrete ideas on how to do that. In this episode, we talk "real world" sustainability (and it's not about buying a shiny new electric car.Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

From tech shortcuts to stuff you should be reading, Will Curran is a guy on the bleeding edge of your career. He joins The Playbook this week to talk about allllllll the great stuff you should be using to supercharge your career.Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

How we connect and communicate is changing. And we have events specialist Jason Koop along for the conversation about how we improve empathy, conversations and connections.Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

The fastest way to succeed in your career? Build better relationships. Jason hangs with author and event superstar Brent Barootes to talk about building relationships and how Chi Chi's fits into the mix. (Yeah, THAT restaurant).Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

Join in the fun as Jason brainstorms and structures his latest keynote session "Misconnected." Segment 01 -- Overview We have more tools to connect than ever before...and are doing a worse job at it. Here's why and how we Misconnect. Segment 02 -- Curiosity Why and how to use curiosity to your advantage. Segment 03 -- Engagement Don't be boring! Ge…

What are the skills next generation LEADERS need to start developing? Jenn Glynn's back and we've got your answer on this week's episode. Segment 01 – Adaptability The #1 skill leaders need going forward (just look at "Hybrid Work"). Segment 02 - Vulnerability Accent Inns' CEO Mandy Farmer shows how Vulnerability is an essential part of her every d…

This week, we're talking about journeys... ...and auctionista Layne is about to take you on four important ones – from transitioning through your career to advocating for non-binary folks. These are four skills you want for your life and career. Segment 01 – Career Re-Thinker Layne visits a charity auction one night...and the lightbulb goes on. Seg…

So you're attending a conference... Are you ready? This week, we head to the SITE Global Conference in New York City to learn how to conference right (and get lots of insight from attendees). Segment 01 - Build a Playbook with...Matthew Goedrich No, no...not the radio show. Have a reason to attend. Segment 02 - Talk to Everyone But be smart about i…

What are the four most important skills you’re going to need a year from now? Jason weighs in … and gets a little freaky with the opening story. Segment 01 — AI Don’t be afraid of AI — embrace it as the tool it can be. Segment 02 — Problem Defining Get better at Sprints, Agile Mindsets and Design Thinking — they can position you as a powerful leade…

Want to win in the world of work – you're going to need creative skills. Those are "tiebreakers" that make you more analytical and innovative. This week, we have the cast and Director of the series Château Laurier along to share what those skills look like. Segment 01 - Learn to imitate. Tymika Tafari plays Briar Heyes, and it'll be a bit of a surp…

Hoo boy -- this is a GOOOOOOOOD one. We met with Valuegraphics superstar David Allison to talk about the role values play in life and work. It's so good -- it takes up an ENTIRE episode. Segment 01 - Valuegraphics with David Allison. We hit the ground running with some mind expanding ideas about our values, and how they impact our decision making. …

Do you have the skills for what's next? This season, we're talking about the new rules of work. What are the skills you need to be successful into the future. On today's episode... Segment 01 – The Neuroscience of People. There is so much going on in the brain of the people with which you work. Connect better with empathy, associations and heuristi…

Here they are...the secret skills that help YOU stand out. #10 — Don’t be a jerk #30 - Learn to read a room #42 - Watch more TV #52 — Learn the hidden things that make life easierJenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

Four little skills with BIG outcomes. Listen from some of the best of our Career Hack 100... #8 — Write better emails #5 — Learn how run a meeting #13 — Create processes that people can follow #75 — Take better notes.Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson tarafından oluşturuldu

We're putting together ALL the best career hacks under single topics. Next up -- Leadership. #17 - Empower others. Help others to succeed. Give them the skills and insight to do their best work. #43 - Be innovative with Marc Mekki. One of the world's best design thinking practitioners shows you how to embrace everyday innovation to generate big new…

We just wrapped the epic Career Hack 100 and now... ...we're clustering the best thinking together in single episodes. This time out, we're talking about the skills you need to absolutely "Nail your next job search..." #70 — Find your passion. It’s not about doing what you love — it’s about doing what you’re passionate about. Guest David Pisarik sh…

We did it! These are the final three big ideas in our year-long journey. #98 - Understand power. It’s the unspoken thing that affects so much of what you do. Learn how to get power, work with power and exercise it responsibly. #99. Avoid drama at work. Save the drama for your llama — here’s how you sidestep the bad stuff to build a better career. #…

#94 - Get a Champion. Not just a mentor, but someone who can trumpet your story. #95 — Get uncomfortable (with Andrew Coelho). He founded one of the most interesting bag companies in the world by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Here’s how he did it. #96 — Market more (with Anthony Kelly). One of our favourite guests is back from the U…

Coming into the finish line... #91 - Look beneath the surface. There is so much more going on with your audience than the words they use. Here's how you make an impact. #92 - Start smart. Create some momentum for your day with ritual and momentum. #92 - Master small talk. Are you good at small talk? You should be because it makes a huge difference.…

We are getting into the deep cuts of Career Hacks. Here's four more incredible ideas. #87 - Practice panic. Rehearse for the roughest parts of your journey and be ready for just about anything. #88 - Focus on your connected presence (with Amy Douglas). Be in your body, fix your mindset, build your skillset and show up the way you want to. A better …

Jenn and Jason are bringing The Playbook to IMEX Americas! So we're reviewing our TOP Career Hacks in this special edition episode. Connect and build your network. Jenn fuses two of her favourite hacks into one, one, one big idea. Here's how to connect for effectiveness. Don't be a jerk. "Don't be a jerk...get the work." We all have a habit of bein…

We are in the HOME STRETCH. Here's four more great Career Hacks to build your business or career... #83 — Be a servant leader. Queen Elizabeth’s passing reminds Jenn about what unforgettable servant leadership can look like. #84 - Just say YES (with Joanie Phillips). So so so SO many doors open up when you take the time to say YES. #85 - Be generou…

The Career Hack 100 keeps rolling along -- with some amazing NEW ideas. #79 — Turn crisis into opportunity. Get a system, get a pen, and start owning the room (it’s great for memorization too!) #80 — Define your values. What is the lens through which you make decisions? Understanding your standards makes a difference in live, love and business. #81…