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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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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 GymWe 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 presentThis 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 stepDr. 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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