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Joel Silverstone Communication Skills Trainer, Coach and Speaker.

Joel Silverstone is a communication and influence expert, coach, and host of This Feels Right: TFR, a globally ranked podcast on impactful communication and leadership skills with listeners in over 45 countries.

Joel helps leaders confidently connect, influence, and inspire, drawing on his extensive global experience in high-stakes presentations, difficult conversations, leadership presence and team dynamics.

As the founder of TFR Training & Coaching, he has supported leading companies such as Kearney Consulting, RBC, TD, CIBC, Microsoft, and Abbott.

His work has been featured at ATD, I4PL, and DisruptHR, and he regularly shares insights at conferences and through international podcasts.

Beyond his work, Joel is an avid obstacle race participant. He continuously challenges himself on courses and tries to develop new techniques to tackle tough obstacles like the rings.

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Learner Personas- How Thinking Like A Marketer Can Transform Learning With Bianca Baumann &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Learner Personas- How thinking like a marketer can transform learning with Bianca Baumann

What happens when you design learning like a marketer?In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore how applying marketing principles—like audience personas, messaging, and content strategy�…

What happens when yo…

What happens when you design learning like a marketer?In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore how applying marketing principles—like audience personas, messaging, and content strategy—can lead to more engaging and impactful learning experiences.Our guest, Bianca Baumann, is the VP of Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent Learning and a global voice in rethinking how we approach L&D. She introduces us to the power of learner personas—a tool that helps professionals move beyond surface-level audience analysis and connect with what learners think, feel, and need to …

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'Answer The Question You Wish You Were Asked' With Jonathon Narvey &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'Answer the Question You Wish You Were Asked' with Jonathon Narvey

What do you do when you're asked the wrong question, but still need to give the right answer?How can you do it in a way that feels prepared AND authentic?In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we d…

What do you do when …

What do you do when you're asked the wrong question, but still need to give the right answer?How can you do it in a way that feels prepared AND authentic?In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we dive into how to show up with Clarity, confidence, and authenticity in interviews, media appearances, and high-stakes conversations.You’ll learn how to prep your message, stay grounded under pressure, and make sure your key points land—even when the questions don’t go your way.Our guest, Jonathon Narvey, is a former journalist and the founder of Mind Meld PR, where he helps leaders and entrep…

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Leadership Under Pressure: Overcoming Challenges Amidst War In Ukraine—Leading A Business With Vision And Goals &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Leadership Under Pressure: Overcoming Challenges Amidst War in Ukraine—Leading a Business with Vision and Goals

Alexandr Korshykov is the founder and CEO of DreamX, a Ukrainian design and development company. Starting in his early twenties, he grew DreamX from a two-person team to over 20, all while navigating …

Alexandr Korshykov i…

Alexandr Korshykov is the founder and CEO of DreamX, a Ukrainian design and development company. Starting in his early twenties, he grew DreamX from a two-person team to over 20, all while navigating the challenges of war. Passionate about innovation and impact-driven initiatives, he is committed to shaping the future of design and supporting social projects.In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore what it truly means to lead under pressure with Alexandr, a 26-year-old entrepreneur running a company in Ukraine during wartime.Despite the challenges, Alexandr demonstrates leadership,…

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'Are You Paying Attention?’ Why Learning Needs To Change With Benoît Hardy-Vallée &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'Are You Paying Attention?’ Why Learning Needs to Change with Benoît Hardy-Vallée

How do we make learning stick? In this episode ofTFR: This Feels Right, we dive into the future of learning withBenoît Hardy-Vallée, Director of Workforce Transformation at Deloitte. With over 15 ye…

How do we make learn…

How do we make learning stick? In this episode ofTFR: This Feels Right, we dive into the future of learning withBenoît Hardy-Vallée, Director of Workforce Transformation at Deloitte. With over 15 years of experience in Human Capital consulting, Benoît specializes in learning strategy, HR transformation, and AI-powered solutions.We explore why so much corporate learning gets ignored, the difference between compliance-driven and performance-driven training, and how to make learning more engaging, relevant,and actionable.If you want to rethink how people learn, this episode is packed with insi…

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'Does Bacon Go With That?' Finding Your Authentic Voice, 1 Listener At A Time With Geni Whitehouse &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'Does Bacon Go with That?' Finding your Authentic Voice, 1 Listener at a Time with Geni Whitehouse

TFR: This Feels Right welcomes Geni Whitehouse, a TEDx Napa Valley speaker, Founder at The Impactful Advisor, CPA, and self-proclaimed nerd who believes there’s magic in the numbers. I first saw Ge…

TFR: This Feels Righ…

TFR: This Feels Right welcomes Geni Whitehouse, a TEDx Napa Valley speaker, Founder at The Impactful Advisor, CPA, and self-proclaimed nerd who believes there’s magic in the numbers. I first saw Geni presenting at a conference in Arizona, where she captivated the room with her authentic voice and engaging stories—especially her humorous take on wine pairings like, “Does bacon go with that?" empowering professionals to connect deeply with their audiences and clients. ✨ 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Authenticity Wins: Why being yourself is your biggest asset, whether presenting or connecting with…

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&Quot;What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How To Use Your Body To Change Your Mind&Quot; With Ny Times Best Seller Janice Kaplan &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind" with NY Times Best Seller Janice Kaplan

What are the keys to creating a meaningful connection between your body and mind? It starts with understanding how small shifts in awareness can unlock big changes in how you think, feel, and perform.…

What are the keys to…

What are the keys to creating a meaningful connection between your body and mind? It starts with understanding how small shifts in awareness can unlock big changes in how you think, feel, and perform. The Science of Happiness: How Your Body Shapes Your Mind In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Janice Kaplan, NY Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, shares insights from her latest book: What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind⁠ takes us on a fascinating journey into the Mind-Body Connection. We uncover how your physical experiences and …

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&Quot;It'S Not About You&Quot; With Special Guest Roger Knecht &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"It's Not About You" with Special Guest Roger Knecht

What’s the key to becoming a leader who inspires, aligns, and truly connects with their team? It starts with shifting the focus from “me” to “we.” It’s Not About You: How Leaders Build Tr…

What’s the key to …

What’s the key to becoming a leader who inspires, aligns, and truly connects with their team? It starts with shifting the focus from “me” to “we.” It’s Not About You: How Leaders Build Trust and Motivate Teams In this episode, we explore the powerful theme of servant leadership with Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center. sharing his insights, experience and stories. We dive into how leaders can better understand and support their teams, using empathy, self-awareness, and clear communication to foster success. Roger shares:1️⃣ How to identify and leverage wha…

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Connecting With Gen Z At Work With Erin Patchell &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Connecting with Gen Z at Work with Erin Patchell

Connecting with Gen Z at Work, explores how to effectively communicate and engage with Gen Z in the workplace. Our guest, Erin Patchell, founder of Positivist Group and mother of three Gen Z-ers, sh…

Connecting with Gen …

Connecting with Gen Z at Work, explores how to effectively communicate and engage with Gen Z in the workplace. Our guest, Erin Patchell, founder of Positivist Group and mother of three Gen Z-ers, shares her insights into the unique norms and expectations this generation brings to the table. Together, we dive into what makes Gen Z tick at work, how social media has influenced their sense of autonomy, and what leaders can do to foster a sense of belonging. Whether you're a manager, a teammate, or simply curious about what Gen Z values in their work life, this episode offers practical advice o…

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What 3 Words Do You Want Them Saying After…?- With Special Guest Lisa James &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
What 3 Words Do You Want Them Saying After…?- with special guest Lisa James

What’s the secret to leaving a lasting impact, whether through events or everyday interactions? It all comes down to one powerful question: "What three words do you want people saying after their …

What’s the secret …

What’s the secret to leaving a lasting impact, whether through events or everyday interactions? It all comes down to one powerful question: "What three words do you want people saying after their experience with you?" Joel and special guest Lisa James, founder of The Wentworth Collective, explore the importance of asking courageous questions, building connections through curiosity, and how vulnerability plays a role in authentic communication. This conversation uncovers practical insights on turning moments into meaningful experiences—whether you’re planning events, leading teams, or …

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Selling Your Value With Will Harris &Raquo; 3037901 1728528617437 1D4A06C50D9Ff
Selling Your Value with Will Harris

Are you selling your brand, product, or an idea?Heck, we're all selling something- but how do you do it in a way that feels right?In this episode, we chat with Will Harris, Director of National Accoun…

Are you selling your…

Are you selling your brand, product, or an idea?Heck, we're all selling something- but how do you do it in a way that feels right?In this episode, we chat with Will Harris, Director of National Accounts at AutoTrader Canada.Will shares his 20 years of sales experience, starting as a beer rep who believed people would buy from him just because they liked him. He quickly realized that all the time and energy he put into being liked wasn’t driving sales—in fact, they were dropping.Will had to reinvent the whole idea of what he thought selling was. It wasn't just about Relationships, it was se…

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Find Your Confidence. Own Your Story! With Kira Callahan &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Find your Confidence. Own your Story! with Kira Callahan

Confidence is that feeling of self -assurance, it feels right.  We're comfortable being ourselves and express ideas and emotions fearlessly ...But it's not easy to get there.  Owning your story as w…

Confidence is that f…

Confidence is that feeling of self -assurance, it feels right.  We're comfortable being ourselves and express ideas and emotions fearlessly ...But it's not easy to get there.  Owning your story as we find out in this podcast... that's a big piece! TFR 's special guest  is Kira Callahan: Sales and Confidence coach and Founder of Conversation Gym We talk about:  👉 Kira shares her client's turnaround to feel more confident, change perceptions. 👉3 principles of confidence to have more fulfilling professional relationships.  👉Kira's own difficult moments where she took her own conf…

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Get Your Spidey Sense Going &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Get your Spidey Sense going

How can you get your Spidey Sense to tingle? It's that intuition that tells Peter Parker aka Spiderman that something is wrong. He doesn't see it. He feels it, listens to it, respects it. He doesn't …

How can you get your…

How can you get your Spidey Sense to tingle? It's that intuition that tells Peter Parker aka Spiderman that something is wrong. He doesn't see it. He feels it, listens to it, respects it. He doesn't dismiss it. Hmm...sounds like Mindfulness - being present in the moment and without judgement. Yup! This is not a resolution, it's small changes you can play with to: Deepen your relationships Deal with screen fatigue Feel more in control Be present This is a short podcast with some simple ways you can get your Spidey Sense to tingle, it’s going to feel right.

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&Quot;Yes, And...moving Forward With Improvisation&Quot; With Guest Scotty Watson &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Yes, And…Moving forward with improvisation" with guest Scotty Watson

In business and in life- How are you dealing with uncertainty? Can you use the principles of Improvisation to better adapt? YES AND... moving forward when you can't predict the future. TFR 's guest …

In business and in l…

In business and in life- How are you dealing with uncertainty? Can you use the principles of Improvisation to better adapt? YES AND... moving forward when you can't predict the future. TFR 's guest Scotty Watson is here to help🙏 ⭐️Head of NYC Faculty for the improvisational theatre program at ANDTheatre Company. ⭐️Alumnus of The Second City Canadian National Touring Company. ⭐️Improv & Advanced Sketch Writing Teacher for The Second City NYC. We talk about: 👉The first thing you need to let go of. 👉3 basic principles from improv to make positive choices and be present. �…

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Virtual Communication- When To Push, When To Pull With David Knechtel &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Virtual Communication- When to Push, When to Pull with David Knechtel

How do you adapt your communication style virtually and make it FEEL different? Are you and your teams Zoomed out? When have you earned the right to 'push' your idea? TFR 's guest is here to help: Dav…

How do you adapt you…

How do you adapt your communication style virtually and make it FEEL different? Are you and your teams Zoomed out? When have you earned the right to 'push' your idea? TFR 's guest is here to help: David Knechtel  VP Business Development Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Managing Director  The Client Counsel. AND a Friend, Mentor! We talk about: 3 practices to connect virtually (Planning, Story,  Voices/Culture) The high degree of ambiguity that has changed the way we communicate A different perspective on Empathy and Motivate. David grew up on a family farm in Ontario, Canada and t…

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Time To Play Feels Right With Jeff Harry &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Time to Play Feels Right with Jeff Harry

Time to rediscover your play. No purpose. No objective. Just the joy of being fully present in the moment. Rediscover how to tap back into your creativity.  Silence your inner critic. How to make the…

Time to rediscover y…

Time to rediscover your play. No purpose. No objective. Just the joy of being fully present in the moment. Rediscover how to tap back into your creativity.  Silence your inner critic. How to make the most of 2020. We're playing with Jeff Harry helping us tap into our true selves, happier, more fulfilled-all by playing! Go for a bike ride for fun, not to lose 5lbs! This feels right!

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Get Over Your Next Obstacle. &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Get Over Your Next Obstacle.

Obstacles don’t feel right. They don’t get easier...but you can get better. Your next obstacle might be in business, personal, or a physical feat. After 10 years of obstacle course racing, I sh…

Obstacles don’t fe…

Obstacles don’t feel right. They don’t get easier...but you can get better. Your next obstacle might be in business, personal, or a physical feat. After 10 years of obstacle course racing, I share the parallels in life and business and will guide through the: .Beginning .During .Finish .What happens after? With adaptability, resourcefulness,  discomfort, trust and courage - we'll get you across the finish line, arms up and celebrating your new found courage to get over your next obstacle. TFR Listeners THANK YOU!!  And if this feels right for you and your organisation, mention "Obsta…

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'1000 Hours For 30 Seconds' With Dr. Rolf Wagschal &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'1000 Hours For 30 Seconds' with Dr. Rolf Wagschal

We get into the athlete's mindset with Dr. Rolf Wagschal- Mental Performance Consultant. Feel prepared for your  '30 second' moments What YOU can control to re-invent yourself  Stop thinking abo…

We get into the athl…

We get into the athlete's mindset with Dr. Rolf Wagschal- Mental Performance Consultant. Feel prepared for your  '30 second' moments What YOU can control to re-invent yourself  Stop thinking about the podium, start thinking about your next step Dr. Rolf Wagshal has worked with every type of athlete at the college & professional level and supporting the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. In this podcast, he shares his expertise for helping build people and team cultures in ways that foster optimism, self-awareness, and a Growth mindset. This episode is going to feel right for your…

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From Hot Pockets To Master Chef With Michael Varga &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
From Hot Pockets to Master Chef with Michael Varga

Season 3 Premiere With special guest:  Michael Varga @vargacooks 👉Master Chef Finalist 👉Chopped Canada Winner 👉Firefighter We do something a little different here for the podcast. Michael an…

Season 3 Premiere Wi…

Season 3 Premiere With special guest:  Michael Varga @vargacooks 👉Master Chef Finalist 👉Chopped Canada Winner 👉Firefighter We do something a little different here for the podcast. Michael and I go for a physical distance walk and not just 6 feet, we are 4,340 KMS apart! Michael shares his journey from ‘hot pockets’ cuisine to being inspired by family kitchen memories and becoming a Master Chef. We also talk about: -What it takes to for teamwork and openness in the firehall. -The role vulnerability has played in his decisions. -Battling Anxiety  -and Nana's Falafel Ping Pong! A…

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&Quot;Master Your Talk To Influence Others&Quot; With Guest Brenden Kumarasamy &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Master Your Talk to Influence Others" with guest Brenden Kumarasamy

Public speaking is hard. It doesn't have to be.   Yes you can get better, feel more confident and shift your focus from yourself to your audience, and connect.    This week's guest on TFR, Master T…

Public speaking is h…

Public speaking is hard. It doesn't have to be.   Yes you can get better, feel more confident and shift your focus from yourself to your audience, and connect.    This week's guest on TFR, Master Talk Presenter ⭐️ Brenden Kurmarasamy ⭐️  Master Talk  Brenden brings his perspective and a mindset that is actionable, straightforward, and easy to put into action.  I liked his 'random word' Exercise ( GOLD!) and of course the idea of successive practice to focus on the emotion of the speech and trust the content.   If you are looking to feel inspired to deliver your next talk, meetin…

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&Quot;How Do You Influence Others To Be At Their Best, In Front Of A Camera?&Quot; Your Headshot, Your Brand With Guest Jonathan Ellul &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"How do you influence others to be at their best, in front of a camera?" Your headshot, your brand with guest Jonathan Ellul

"Lights, Camera, Action!" It's time to get your new headshot? Stressed? Yep! Getting your professional headshot can feel like going to the dentist.  How do you feel prepared?  How do you choose t…

"Lights, Camera, Act…

"Lights, Camera, Action!" It's time to get your new headshot? Stressed? Yep! Getting your professional headshot can feel like going to the dentist.  How do you feel prepared?  How do you choose the right photographer? How important is that right shot? You know the one that says warmth, respect, trust, authority??  AND LIKEABILITY!! This week's very special guest on TFR, Professional Headshot Photographer ⭐️ Jonathan Ellul ⭐️  www.jephoto.ca Jonathan ( 'Jonny') shares how he uses his communication skills to influence his clients in bringing out the best in themselves. Jonny …

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&Quot;You Can Be The Next Virtual Training Hero&Quot; With Guest Kassy Laborie &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"You can be the next Virtual Training Hero" with guest Kassy Laborie

"I want to be the hero of my presentation!"   Yes, you can be the next Virtual Training Hero.  Your mission is to create engaging, interactive, and maybe even inspiring sessions.   There are no bor…

"I want to be the he…

"I want to be the hero of my presentation!"   Yes, you can be the next Virtual Training Hero.  Your mission is to create engaging, interactive, and maybe even inspiring sessions.   There are no boring topics, find the confidence and courage of how you can  bring JOY to your next presentation.   This week's very special guest on TFR, Master Virtual Trainer ⭐️ Kassy Laborie ⭐️     Kassy is on a mission to rid the world of boring slide reading lectures and passive online participants. And as a former leader and trainer at Dale Carnegie, WebEx, and Microsoft, she's seen them all!…

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Influencing Others How To Be At Their Best- Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Influencing others how to be at their best- Feels Right!

TFR's ** Guest-Stars**: Cait and Natascha share with us their experience and passion for authenticity and influencing others to rise above their own expectations and limits. CEO Cait Scudder (caitscud…

TFR's ** Guest-Stars…

TFR's ** Guest-Stars**: Cait and Natascha share with us their experience and passion for authenticity and influencing others to rise above their own expectations and limits. CEO Cait Scudder (caitscudder.com) TedX speaker and business coach discusses how she influences, inspires and challenges us ("mindset!") to take risks and step into our own power. CEO Natascha Schijven of Pinwheel (pinwheelco.com) and former Partner/ VP at Deloitte and A.T Kearney discusses authenticity and the fulfillment of truly helping another human out as a consultant. ("It shouldn't be clinical!"). We also discuss bu…

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&Quot;Behavioral Intelligence&Quot; With Guest Jay Johnson &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Behavioral Intelligence" with guest Jay Johnson

Do you understand your behaviors, your motivations, your thinking, your values?Imagine you can. You are aware of your behavior patterns and feeling in control of your personal and professional relatio…

Do you understand yo…

Do you understand your behaviors, your motivations, your thinking, your values?Imagine you can. You are aware of your behavior patterns and feeling in control of your personal and professional relationships. You are able to adapt and therefore able to influence others- because you are also aware of their behavioral needs.  It's called Behavioral Intelligence. Are you Fire? Air? Water? or Earth? And once you know, use that to make stronger choices in your life, business and relationships.   This week's special guest on TFR, CEO of Coeus Creative Group ⭐️Jay Johnson⭐️ TEDx Speaker "H…

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&Quot;Turn Your Stage Fright Into A Superpower&Quot; With Guest Carol Lempert &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Turn your stage fright into a Superpower" with guest Carol Lempert

ENCORE PODCAST She's back because we lover her and this episode is so helpful-the amazing ⭐️Carol Lempert⭐️ discussing the mindset and tips from her talk:  "Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Might…

ENCORE PODCAST She's…

ENCORE PODCAST She's back because we lover her and this episode is so helpful-the amazing ⭐️Carol Lempert⭐️ discussing the mindset and tips from her talk:  "Turn Stage Fright Into Stage Might"  Influencing others to get your message across starts with... YOU!  Whether you are presenting virtually, a meeting, sales call or on stage.  Are you spotlight moment ready? Is anxiety getting in your way to speak up or communicate effectively?   Public speaking is a cause of anxiety for most people ( #1 fear, #2 is death!).  Whether you are presenting to thousands or just one person, your…

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Motivation Capability With Guest Shakeel Bharmal &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Motivation Capability with guest Shakeel Bharmal

"Knowing me, Knowing you, uh-huh, There is nothing we can do"  ABBA  Well, there is something YOU can do and it's called Motivation Capability. What motivates you? What doesn't? And what you can do …

"Knowing me, Knowing…

"Knowing me, Knowing you, uh-huh, There is nothing we can do"  ABBA  Well, there is something YOU can do and it's called Motivation Capability. What motivates you? What doesn't? And what you can do about it! This week's special guest on TFR , one of our favourites ⭐️Shakeel Bharmal⭐️  Founder of Ocean Blue Strategic-A coaching and consulting firm focused on improving the competency, character and confidence of leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and their teams as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of disruption (timely!) Executive Coach and founding member of the I…

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&Quot;How To Influence Positive Change, Start Using Your Voice&Quot; With Hassan Wadi &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"How to influence positive change, start using your voice" with Hassan Wadi

"Use your voice to help those that don't have a voice, a voice for the greater good... and anybody can do this"   Whether you're speaking on a stage or speaking to one. Knowing how and why to use you…

"Use your voice to h…

"Use your voice to help those that don't have a voice, a voice for the greater good... and anybody can do this"   Whether you're speaking on a stage or speaking to one. Knowing how and why to use your voice can create change.   This week's guest on TFR : ⭐️Hassan Wadi⭐️ wadispeaks.com Award-winning speaker Founder of Youth Speaker Academy  Ambassador / spokesperson for Human Concern International  Fitness supervisor for the City of Mississauga.   Hassan Wadi wanted to get out of his comfort zone, seeking to find his purpose with practice, failures, and effort he becomes a sp…

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How To Begin A Difficult Conversation &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
How to begin a difficult conversation

You know this is important. You know its more than listening. You want to say something, support change but... your self talk gets in the way. How do you start? #Blacklivesmatter is a pivotal moment i…

You know this is imp…

You know this is important. You know its more than listening. You want to say something, support change but... your self talk gets in the way. How do you start? #Blacklivesmatter is a pivotal moment in our lives, we can be better. We need to be better. In this podcast I share a quick communication tip to start  getting to dialogue of trust and mutual respect. If you have questions, comments, thoughts- share them.

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Better Communication. Better Collaboration. &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Better Communication. Better Collaboration.

How do communication skills lead to better collaboration and engagement with colleagues and clients? The basics of communication: You send the message. You await the message to be received. An…

How do communication…

How do communication skills lead to better collaboration and engagement with colleagues and clients? The basics of communication: You send the message. You await the message to be received. And it’s not the outcome you were expecting. “DOH!” It’s not a failure, this is your clue to shift your communication style (rate of speech, style of thought, tone of voice, choice of words…) The responsibility is on you as a communicator.  One of the traps we fall into is we unconsciously ask others to be ‘mind readers’. And when our expectations are not met or understood, we ge…

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Humour + Vulnerability = Telling Your Story With Joanne O'Sullivan &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Humour + Vulnerability = Telling your story with Joanne O'Sullivan

Can you balance vulnerability and humour? Now more then ever If you want to influence others and really connect, this is it! Nobody will remember your 10 step process, they will remember your story (a…

Can you balance vuln…

Can you balance vulnerability and humour? Now more then ever If you want to influence others and really connect, this is it! Nobody will remember your 10 step process, they will remember your story (and how you made them feel!) Good news, we've got the extraordinary ⭐️Joanne O'Sullivan⭐️on the TFR Podcast this week. Television Comedy writer, Stand up comedy performer, Winner of  Writer's Guild of Canada and Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Executive trainer and learning designer for Fortune 500  companies. Joanne recently performed her one woman show "She Grew Funny" tells the touching…

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Shift The Turning Point In Your Conversations- Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Shift the Turning Point in your conversations- feels right!

Turning points in our conversations are critical. But we often miss them. The clues and cues are more subtle than we imagine. When this key moment to influence, to connect with another is ignored- the…

Turning points in ou…

Turning points in our conversations are critical. But we often miss them. The clues and cues are more subtle than we imagine. When this key moment to influence, to connect with another is ignored- the conversation escalates, goes to silence or trust is broken. We're not ready, we're not being in the moment. We are thinking of the future or stuck in the past.  If we want to influence others, we need to build or awareness- our radar- to shift these pivotal moments.  ⭐️Joel Silverstone⭐️ Communications specialist and our host will guide us to stop blaming others and start taking  owner…

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Resilience, Emotional Well Being With Sara Westbrook &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Resilience, Emotional Well Being with Sara Westbrook

We often blame the circumstances, and guess what? That's out of our control.  What we can control are the emotions that are triggered by those events.   If we want to influence others, we need to be…

We often blame the c…

We often blame the circumstances, and guess what? That's out of our control.  What we can control are the emotions that are triggered by those events.   If we want to influence others, we need to be more emotionally aware and extend our vocabulary beyond "me feel fine".  How do we do this and why is this key to resilience?    Good news, we've got the personable, insightful and talented ⭐️Sara Westbrook⭐️on the TFR Podcast this week:  Creator of UPowerpresentations, speaker, author, and a singer who has touched over 500,000 people with her message of resilience and emotional well …

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&Quot;The Power Of Stories&Quot; With Tracey Erin Smith &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"The Power of Stories" with Tracey Erin Smith

Stories stick with us.  People don't always remember facts, they will remember descriptions and feelings.   If we want to influence others, stories pull people in and can be a gift. So, how do we cr…

Stories stick with u…

Stories stick with us.  People don't always remember facts, they will remember descriptions and feelings.   If we want to influence others, stories pull people in and can be a gift. So, how do we craft that story?   Good news, we've got the master of telling your story on TFR Podcast with: ⭐️ Tracey Erin Smith⭐️  Founder of Soulo (https://www.soulo.ca), international award-winning performer, speaker, and teacher. Tracey is also the creator and host of the documentary TV Series Drag Heals on Amazon Prime.    Tracey shares with us:  How to craft your story  The mindset of tell…

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Motivation To Change With Guest Clint Clarkson &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Motivation to Change with guest Clint Clarkson

"Let me ask you on a scale from 0-10..."  "How Motivated are you to change? 10 !!!"  "Okay, how Confident are you to make that happen? oh..3?"   Our guest on TFR Podcast is the Founder of https…

"Let me ask you on a…

"Let me ask you on a scale from 0-10..."  "How Motivated are you to change? 10 !!!"  "Okay, how Confident are you to make that happen? oh..3?"   Our guest on TFR Podcast is the Founder of https://elearningalchemy.com, A Keynote Speaker and L& D Scenes Comics creator ⭐️ Clint Clarkson⭐️    Clint shares the tools (actually the OARS) to get through change, and we know change is difficult.  It's called Motivation Interviewing which is based on collaboration, autonomy, and compassion. We try out some of the techniques in this episode so you'll get a better understanding.   And we…

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&Quot;Build Something That Matters&Quot; With Guest James Boettcher Ceo Righteous Gelato &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Build Something That Matters" with guest James Boettcher CEO Righteous Gelato

This episode will leave you feeling good. Yes And maybe running for the freezer aisle!  Our guest is James Boettcher CEO at Righteous Gelato (formerly Fiasco Gelato)  www.righteousgelato.com We disc…

This episode will le…

This episode will leave you feeling good. Yes And maybe running for the freezer aisle!  Our guest is James Boettcher CEO at Righteous Gelato (formerly Fiasco Gelato)  www.righteousgelato.com We discuss his pitch on Dragons Den and how James started over 10 years ago with $1800 in his pocket and a vision that he wanted to "Build a company he would want his dad to work for".  This is the story of a company and its people that have been true to their values and community.  How do they do it? James shares 'his fork in the road'- you do the right thing or do you just look at the bottom line?  …

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&Quot;This Feels Right&Quot; Listeners Questions &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"This Feels Right" Listeners Questions

"This Feels Right" Listeners Questions.   🎤Giving and Receiving Feedback?   🎤"I've told them so many times, and nothing changes..."  🎤"I've been told to sell virtually, but I prefer in-per…

"This Feels Right" L…

"This Feels Right" Listeners Questions.   🎤Giving and Receiving Feedback?   🎤"I've told them so many times, and nothing changes..."  🎤"I've been told to sell virtually, but I prefer in-person and this doesn't feel like the time to sell?   Thank you listeners-Great questions! Does this feel more challenging in the current environment?  And communicating these difficult messages virtually ? In this podcast, I share how to use your influencing communications skills to shift the other's (and your own) behaviors, ideas and finally the actions.  Whether you are doing this in person or…

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&Quot;How To Make Your Next Virtual Meeting... Feel Right&Quot; &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"How to make your next virtual meeting… Feel Right"

A virtual meeting is the new normal but it may not feel easy or normal! If you are leading, presenting or participating- let's make this feel right for you.  This week's guests are superstar communic…

A virtual meeting is…

A virtual meeting is the new normal but it may not feel easy or normal! If you are leading, presenting or participating- let's make this feel right for you.  This week's guests are superstar communication skills coaches -Melina Nacos, Kira Callahan and Gary Brennan. They bring tips and insights to have better virtual meetings.   We discuss the importance of setting and maintaining the tone, how to use the 'frame', putting the oomph in your voice, and creating a connection.  We also talk about the anxiety of Technology and how to deal with that! If you want to feel more confident and have th…

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Tap Into Your Creativity And Innovation Mindset With Guest Duncan Wardle-Former Head Of Innovation &Amp; Creativity At Disney &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Tap into your creativity and innovation mindset with guest Duncan Wardle-former head of innovation & creativity at Disney

This week we talk with former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle. "We are all born creative. We are born with amazing imaginations, are full of curiosity, and carry this remark…

This week we talk wi…

This week we talk with former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle. "We are all born creative. We are born with amazing imaginations, are full of curiosity, and carry this remarkable built-in tool known as intuition" Duncan shares his unique approach and experience to help us navigate our thinking during these challenging times. These are unprecedented times, and we need to tap into our abilities to use our imagination, creativity, and intuition.  Duncan is the  founder of iD8 & innov8, multiple TedX speaker, contributor to Fast Company Magazine and teaches Master Class…

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Working Remotely And Organizational Culture With Guest Joshua Siegal &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Working Remotely and Organizational Culture with guest Joshua Siegal

What are the 4 'T' 's to keeping a remote workforce connected and engaged?  How can you influence one person, a team, a classroom, or an entire organization to be engaged and connected?  And how is …

What are the 4 'T' '…

What are the 4 'T' 's to keeping a remote workforce connected and engaged?  How can you influence one person, a team, a classroom, or an entire organization to be engaged and connected?  And how is purpose tied to resilience?   Join us as we discuss with Joshua Siegal, VP of Organizational Effectiveness  at WAVE as he shares his insights, vast experience, and his fighting mission @ https://fighttoendcancer.com.  If you want to influence others,  understanding  how to connect with them is key- This is going to feel right!

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Influencing Big Decisions And Inspire Change- This Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Influencing big decisions and inspire change- This Feels Right!

How do you influence another person or an audience to 'buy in'? How do you get to trust? And how do you influence change to create respect and inclusion? We've got it covered with this week's **G…

How do you influence…

How do you influence another person or an audience to 'buy in'? How do you get to trust? And how do you influence change to create respect and inclusion? We've got it covered with this week's **Guest-Stars**: -Bryce Stewart a leader in global capital markets, Real Estate and banking. -Sarah Neville sought after speaker, and leader in communication skills, diversity and inclusion. We could have also called this episode "The Banker and the Bank Coach". We discuss how to influence people when making big decisions, how do they present those 'big' ideas and what awareness do we need to …

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Soft Stuff Is The Hard Stuff For 2020...And Beyond - Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Soft Stuff is the Hard Stuff for 2020…and beyond – Feels Right!

'Soft -Stuff is the new Hard Stuff' EQ is as important as IQ...and the Robots are coming!! The robots are coming, Artificial Intelligence is happening now! If you want to influence, to differenti…

'Soft -Stuff is the …

'Soft -Stuff is the new Hard Stuff' EQ is as important as IQ...and the Robots are coming!! The robots are coming, Artificial intelligence is happening now! If you want to influence, to differentiate yourself, to genuinely engage and connect...you need to master the 4 human dimensions being shared by: TFR *Guest-Star*: Phil Styrlund CEO of the Summit Group (www.summitvalue.com),recognized thought leader, Keynote Speaker, mentor, author and TEDx Speaker. We will be discussing the tools and soft- skills you need to master to show up differently and to quote Phil " What is your credit…

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Keys To The Customer Experience Listening For Accuracy, Not Assumptions-This Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Keys to the Customer Experience Listening for accuracy, not assumptions-This Feels Right!

What are the keys to a 5 Star Customer Experience? If you want to understand how being of service and creating an exceptional experience is a must to influencing, this episode is going to feel right…

What are the keys to…

What are the keys to a 5 Star Customer Experience? If you want to understand how being of service and creating an exceptional experience is a must to influencing, this episode is going to feel right. TFR *Guest-Star*: Shannon Rinella, Senior Director of Global Learning + Development for Marriott International, and adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Masters in Global Hospitality shares her passion and insights on how brands and their people can deliver exceptional experiences. PLUS: I share the tips you need to "Listen for accuracy, not your assumptions" Listening skills affe…

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And Action! Engagement! Confidence! Joy!- This Feels Right. &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
And Action! ENGAGEMENT! CONFIDENCE! JOY!- This Feels Right.

This weeks *Guest-Stars*: Rob Catalano: Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, 2019 TOP Global Employee Engagement Influencer, Speaker, and 80's metal band guitar player -Jennifer Trask: 2019 Life…

This weeks *Guest-St…

This weeks *Guest-Stars*: Rob Catalano: Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, 2019 TOP Global Employee Engagement Influencer, Speaker, and 80's metal band guitar player -Jennifer Trask: 2019 Life Coach of the Year by Toronto Star readers, Founder of the Joyous Journey mindset community for driven entrepreneurs, Business coach and advisor. Auntie of 6! They bring to TFR their vast experiences, insights, mindsets and stories on: -Feedback and recognition is so important in employee engagement and it's not a 'yearly' thing. -Work place missions vs. passions. -Finding the Joy (a big theme…

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Get Un Stuck And Do Epic Stuff For 2020- This Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Get Un Stuck and Do Epic Stuff for 2020- This Feels Right!

Why not start 2020 with a Warrior Mindset and a Lil'Sass? This weeks *Guest-Stars*: -Two-time breast Cancer survivor, author, speaker, mother of twins, COO and entrepreneur Victoria Porter Cramer…

Why not start 2020 w…

Why not start 2020 with a Warrior Mindset and a Lil'Sass? This weeks *Guest-Stars*: -Two-time breast cancer survivor, author, speaker, mother of twins, COO and entrepreneur Victoria Porter Cramer (www.vpstrategies.com) -Best-selling author, spiritual psychologist, leadership coach & consultant, and creator of 'The Emotional Leadership Academy' Christie Mann (www.christiemann.com). They bring to TFR their vast experiences, insights, mindsets and stories on how we can build our awareness of our emotions and our capabilities to do better for ourselves and those around us. 2020 is go…

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Engagement And Recognition Motivates Performance Plus The Best Of 2019 For 2020- This Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Engagement and Recognition motivates performance plus The BEST of 2019 for 2020- This Feels Right!

Engagement and Recognition are motivating triggers, and if we want to influence others to increase performance and be more happy at work- we can and need to do better! As 2019 comes to a close, we wi…

Engagement and Recog…

Engagement and Recognition are motivating triggers, and if we want to influence others to increase performance and be more happy at work- we can and need to do better! As 2019 comes to a close, we will reflect back on the 'best' tips and insights from TFR to motivate us into 2020. TFR's **guest-star**: Speaker and Author Josh Schneider (https://www.joshschneider.com) shares with us that better work is what we all believe we’re capable of. To wake up everyday feeling inspired, challenged and knowing we matter. The problem is 70% of the workforce is disengaged (Gallup) and only 13% lov…

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Coach-A- Palooza! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Coach-A- Palooza!

Happy Holidays!! And here's our gift to you: It's this weeks TFR's **guest-stars** Professional Coaches Jennifer McNaughton, Kira Callahan and Gary Brennan. These superstar coaches and your h…

Happy Holidays!! A…

Happy Holidays!! And here's our gift to you: It's this weeks TFR's **guest-stars** Professional Coaches Jennifer McNaughton, Kira Callahan and Gary Brennan. These superstar coaches and your host Joel Silverstone will be offering the tips + mindset you need and want for presentation skills, coaching, sales conversations, connecting with your writing ... WOW! Is that it? No wait, there's more - Bonus take the acting 'ick' out of practicing role-plays. Join us and if you have questions before or LIVE- send them to joel@joelsilverstone.com. It's a Coach-A Palooza and if you want to…

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How To Get Through The Chaos And Genuinely Connect.- Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
How to get through the chaos and genuinely connect.- Feels Right!

TFR's **guest-stars**: Lila Smith founder of 'Say Things Better' and Kim Sneath 'The Clutter Coach' share with us the steps, mindsets and techniques we can use to be more connected to ourselves and…

TFR's **guest-stars*…

TFR's **guest-stars**: Lila Smith founder of 'Say Things Better' and Kim Sneath 'The Clutter Coach' share with us the steps, mindsets and techniques we can use to be more connected to ourselves and those around us. Helping us get through our clutter of communicating better and freeing up our space, Lila is a communication specialist helping people around the world 'say it better' - their stories, their brand and genuinely connect with others. Kim is THE clutter coach, our guide to the process of letting go, and a awakening to feel more confident in making those decluttering decisions i…

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Grow Your Confidence And Capabilities With The Right Tools And Practice Feels Right! &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Grow your confidence and capabilities with the right tools and practice Feels Right!

TFR's **guest-stars**: Author and Managing Partner Kristin Sherry and Senior Leader Catherine Hayos share their insights on the how and why of using different frameworks, building self-awareness and…

TFR's **guest-stars*…

TFR's **guest-stars**: Author and Managing Partner Kristin Sherry and Senior Leader Catherine Hayos share their insights on the how and why of using different frameworks, building self-awareness and experiential practice are keys to confidence and building our capabilities. If we want to influence others, it starts with us. Yeah, this feels right!

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Encore 'Influence Your Audience To Act As Team - Feels Right' &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Encore 'Influence your audience to act as team – Feels Right'

How do you influence and lead others to act as a team? TFR's **guest-stars**: Carol and Stefan discuss with us their film, TV and theatre perspectives and how we can manage our presence + influence…

How do you influence…

How do you influence and lead others to act as a team? TFR's **guest-stars**: Carol and Stefan discuss with us their film, TV and theatre perspectives and how we can manage our presence + influence others without acting like the boss! Carol (carol@carollempert.com) started her career as a professional actress. She now helps leaders and managers increase their executive presence by learning the skills actors use to have great stage presence. Carol is a sought after expert and speaker. She has helped thousands of people understand they don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be inf…

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'Influence Your Audience To Act As Team - Feels Right' &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'Influence your audience to act as team – Feels Right'

How do you influence and lead others to act as a team? TFR's **guest-stars**: Carol and Stefan discuss with us their film, TV and theatre perspectives and how we can manage our presence + influen…

How do you influence…

How do you influence and lead others to act as a team? TFR's **guest-stars**: Carol and Stefan discuss with us their film, TV and theatre perspectives and how we can manage our presence + influence others without acting like the boss! Carol (carol@carollempert.com) started her career as a professional actress. She now helps leaders and managers increase their executive presence by learning the skills actors use to have great stage presence. Carol is a sought after expert and speaker. She has helped thousands of people understand they don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be…

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