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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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You Don'T Wake Up As A Leader. So How Do You Get There? With Special Guest Carol Lempert &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
You Don't Wake Up as a Leader. So How Do You Get There? with special guest Carol Lempert

Recorded live on LinkedIn, Joel sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant Carol Lempert, a Teaching Fellow at Florida International University who has spent years par…

Recorded live on Lin…

Recorded live on LinkedIn, Joel sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant Carol Lempert, a Teaching Fellow at Florida International University who has spent years partnering with Fortune 500 companies to scale their leadership development programs. Carol challenges one of the biggest myths about career Growth: 'Poof,' it doesn't happen overnight. "It's not a promotion event. Leadership really is a capability… something that needs to be built intentionally over time."In this episode:Carol unpacks her three-part definition of leadership, "Use the greatness in …

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Leading Through Change &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Leading Through Change

The next five years will be the most disruptive we’ve seen, according to the World Economic Forum.In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we discuss what this will mean in navigating the most disr…

The next five years …

The next five years will be the most disruptive we’ve seen, according to the World Economic Forum.In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we discuss what this will mean in navigating the most disruptive five years we’ve seen across industries. Our Special Guest: Chris March (former Travel-industry COO), now a Global Leadership and Executive coach, brings a practical lens to what actually works when everything's in motion. We get into listening before rolling out the strategy, unlearning parts of the 'old playbook', and using AI to clear the busywork so you can focus on people.Chris dist…

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&Quot;Going To The Well-Ness&Quot; With Dan Rogers &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
"Going to the Well-Ness" with Dan Rogers

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, intensity) 💬 “We live in self-created deficits, focusing on what we’re not doing. But even showing up for a walk is a win.” Key takeaways: • You…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, intensity) 💬 “We live in self-created deficits, focusing on what we’re not doing. But even showing up for a walk is a win.” Key takeaways: • You don’t need perfect workouts—you need consistency • Fitness is mental, emotional, and social • Motivation grows through progress and perspective 📩 Connect with Dan at ⁠[email protected], via LinkedIn, or visit ⁠rxrecourse.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dan Rogers, Canada’s Corporate Fitness Coach, shares how physical wellness and mental resilience are th…

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Breaking Barriers With Launchbreak: The Power Of Mentorship And Authentic Leadership &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
Breaking Barriers with LaunchBreak: The Power of Mentorship and Authentic Leadership

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy — former Division 1 tennis teammates and now the co-founders of LaunchBreak share how mentorship, team values, an…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy — former Division 1 tennis teammates and now the co-founders of LaunchBreak share how mentorship, team values, and authentic leadership are helping women athletes succeed beyond sport.With over 2000+ members and representation from nearly 700 schools, LaunchBreak supports women who’ve competed in collegiate, national, or professional sports with real opportunities: mentorship, job search guidance, and connection with others.Teresa and Philippa talk about building trust, creating structure for mentorship, a…

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'Feedback The Good' Give Feedback That Inspires Action, Not Resistance With Joel Silverstone &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'Feedback the Good' Give feedback that inspires action, not resistance with Joel Silverstone

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, your host Joel breaks down how to give feedback that inspires action and trust without triggering defensiveness, resistance, or the "being called into the pri…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, your host Joel breaks down how to give feedback that inspires action and trust without triggering defensiveness, resistance, or the "being called into the principal’s office” feeling.It’s not about sugarcoating or the tired sandwich model. It’s about giving feedback that’s soft on the person, hard on the problem—and helps them grow. Whether you're a leader, peer, or coach, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset and approach feedback as a tool for growth—not correction. Key takeaways:• Why old models like 'the Sandwich' don't work• H…

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'From Hvac With Care' Building Trust Where It Matters Most- With Jeff Schwartz &Raquo; 3037901 1605014906020 E0A8A5263Dce4
'From HVAC with CARE' Building Trust where it matters most- with Jeff Schwartz

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc, shares how HVAC and empathy—um, two words you don't usually hear together—can become a foundation for trust, leadership…

In this episode of T…

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc, shares how HVAC and empathy—um, two words you don't usually hear together—can become a foundation for trust, leadership, and customer loyalty.With over two decades of leadership experience in the Telcom industry (and young entrepreneur DJ) - now at the helm of Go Lime, Jeff brings a people-first approach.His CARE model (Communicate, Acknowledge, Respect, Empathy) guides how his teams connect with customers—and with each other.He shares with us how he gets buy-in from teams, removes the pressure to “sell,” an…

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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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