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, resilience, and emotional intelligence well beyond hisyears. He shares how he keeps his team motivated, makes tough decisions with confidence, and stays focused on his big goals—even in unpredictable conditions.

 

We also dive into his philosophy on leadership: why investing in people matters more than profit, how he turns crisis into opportunity, and what drives him to keep pushing forward.

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Leadership is about responsibility—showing up for your team when it matters most.

2️⃣ Big goals create momentum and keep you moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

3️⃣ True leaders invest in their people, not just their bottom line.

 

🎧 Tune in to hear how leadership, resilience, and ambition come together in the face of adversity!

• Connect with Alexandr on Linkedin
• Learn more about DreamX

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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 insights!

Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Learning works best when it’s engaging and relevant.
2️⃣ There’s a big difference between learning for growth and learning forcompliance.
3️⃣ Real learning happens through action, not just content.

🎧 Tune in and rethink how we approach learning in the workplace!

Connect with Benoit on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hardyvallee/

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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. 👉What Scotty brought as the CMO for a 125-year-old bank! This feels right. Caution: There is some explicit language.

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 then took off! Living and working around the world helping to build companies and their people.

This felt right to reconnect with David and continue my Jedi training :))

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!

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 "Obstacle"  to get 50% off a 60-minute virtual session on overcoming obstacles.

Book here for a 15-minute Zoom call.  Or email  joel@joelsilverstone.com

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 next move, Olympian or not.

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 great conversation that you won’t want to miss. It's going to feel right! A little  more about our guest Michael Varga: His Hungarian father, a self- taught chef, laid the groundwork for Michael’s personal approach to cooking. His father’s motto, “When it tastes good, its ready,” continues to inspire Michael ’s culinary creativity. Michael’s mother, a native of Egypt, introduced him to the spice profiles of the Mediterranean and Middle East, which have become staples in his cuisine. A seasoned Vancouver firefighter, Michael’s skills have been tested in the firehall kitchen. Fueling hungry firefighters with interesting and delicious meals while sticking to a budget is a challenge Michael enjoys. Michael competed on the reality television show “Chopped Canada,” taking home the title of Chopped Canada Champion! Then a new opportunity to showcase his cooking skills under intense pressure: Master Chef Canada - season 5. Michael went on to become a finalist and the opportunity to work with a number of talented chefs elevated his skills and pushed his limits in the kitchen. Michael strives to continually evolve his reach as a health enthusiast, chef and a family man

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, meeting, or lead a virtual session, this episode is going to feel right.

"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 brings his insights as a professional actor, being on the other side of the camera to the forefront. 

We discuss how to soften the self-talk, connect to the emotions and our subconscious- basically how Jonny helps his clients let go of trying to be in control and trust him. 

 Bonus: It has a lot to do with our eyebrows, eyes, and mouth!☺️

If you are looking to feel more comfortable for your next photoshoot and learn how Jonny influences others to be  at their best...this episode is going to feel right.

"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! 
• Inspired by the Hero's Journey,  Kassy started sharing tips on LinkedIn on how to be a Virtual Training Hero  

Kassy is such a dynamic presenter and person, it was so much fun to hear her share her tips, tricks and knowledge that is simple and actionable. 

If you are looking to feel inspired to deliver your next talk, meeting, or lead a virtual session, this episode is going to feel 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 (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 building our awareness around unconscious bias to build trust. If you want to influence other's behaviors, ideas and actions, this episode is going to feel right.

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 others.

2. Find the One: How focusing on just one listener who needs your message can transform your confidence and impact.

3. Humor as a Bridge: The magic of using stories and humor to break down barriers and resonate with any crowd.

And Geni is also a co-founder of Solve Services, author of How to Make a Boring Subject Interesting: 52 Ways Even a Nerd Can Be Heard, and the countess of communication at Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. and Even a Nerd Can Be Heard.⁠⁠

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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 "How to Deal with Difficult People" viewed by over 1.5 million. Jay Johnson is an internationally renowned speaker and master trainer specializing in behavior and organizational development.  Presented in 20 countries across 4 continents, empowering audiences with a unique perspective on behavior, communication, and leadership Jay believed he was going to the NHL as a fiery defensemen and then at 17,  left the ice and parts of his Fire behavior to develop his other elements and communication skills. Jay's story is inspiring to make the kind changes we all need to make, to be more open, collaborative and a sense of purpose. If you are looking to feel more in control and build your awareness to influence, this episode is going to feel right.

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 audience wants you to do well and often we forget that.  

In this episode Carol shares: 

• The keys to visualization
• What our body language is saying
• Why mental preparation is vital 
• How to manage your nerves strategies to help you deliver successfully.  

 Carol Lempert is a Virtual Speaker, Learning Designer & Facilitator: Expert in Storytelling, Presentation Skills & Executive TelePresence

For more go to https://www.carollempert.com/

If you want to influence others, feel more confident and build the courage to present and share your ideas, this episode is going to feel right.  

"Turn your Stage Fright Into Stage Might "- streamlined from New York City https://www.speakerswhodare.com/ 

"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 Ivey Academy Coaching Network
• Partner with The Summit Group
• Former COO of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada
  
  "Motivation Capability helps you to recognise your energy drainers, identify your needs and how your energy/relationships are effected when your expectations are not being met.
  But YOU have the responsibility of meeting YOUR needs.
  Once YOU understand how to do that, motivation rises as does the quality of your relationships and communication.”

If you are looking to feel more in control of your choices, this episode is going to feel right.

"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 speaker.

He starts doing videos in his backyard to raise money for charity ...fast forward- he becomes an ambassador and spokesperson for Human Concern International raising hundreds of thousands of dollars helping those in need.  

If you're looking to connect your voice with purpose and maybe be inspired, this episode is going to feel right.

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.

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 get frustrated, disappointed. 

If you're looking for better collaboration and engagment , this episode is going to feel right.

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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, true and funny story of how Joanne’s life changed the moment her daughter turned 6, the same age she was when her own mother died. Sending Joanne on a journey to answer the question she’s seen reflected everybody’s gaze ever since, “What happens to you if you lose your mom at 6?” 

You can watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/joanne.osullivan.520/videos/10163945660285727

• Why is the combination of humour and vulnerability so powerful?
• How to tell your story on stage or in business?
• How to write A TV Pitch?

For more on Joanne https://www.joanneosullivan.ca  

If you're looking to connect with your audience of 1 or 1000+,  this episode is going to feel 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 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  ownership of turning points.

 www.joelsilverstone.com

If you're looking to have stronger and more meaningful conversations, this episode is going to feel right.

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 being. For more on Sara www.sarawestbrook.com  

If you're looking to understand resilience and build your emotional awareness, this episode is going to feel right.

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 telling your story  How she is helping loved ones share and then record their stories.  Covid Confessions And a special treat -Double fudge beef! If you're looking to create more connection with others, this episode is going to feel right.

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 environment can dramatically influence your mindset, decisions, and leadership potential.

Janice shares:

1️⃣ How reframing stress as excitement can transform pressure into performance.
2️⃣ The surprising ways your environment—from a warm cup of coffee to a hard chair—affects how you think and feel.
3️⃣ Why showing genuine appreciation and valuing individuality is the key to inspiring and empowering others.

This fun conversation feels right with insights and practical strategies for anyone looking to elevate their self-awareness, communication, and leadership impact.

Our Guest NY Times Best Selling Author Janice Kaplan:

Janice Kaplan is a journalist, TV producer, and the author of fifteen popular books including the New York Times bestseller The Gratitude Diaries and The Genius of Women. Janice was editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and the creator and executive producer of more than thirty primetime network television specials. She has appeared regularly on national TV shows including Today and Good Morning America, you can also find Janice as an energetic speaker at events around the country. Learn more about Janice Kaplan

To buy: ⁠What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind⁠ and everywhere you buy your books.

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• "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 talk comics, why they work and what speaks to us about them.  

If you're looking to make changes or help someone with changes, this episode is going to feel right.

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?  As one of the 'Best Workplaces in Canada', 'Canada's top Employers,  'B Corp Certified'  and more awards...He is on the right path.   As he believes in building something that matters. 

 If you want to feel more confident about taking risks, getting clarity on intentions and why that matters, this episode is going feel right.

"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 remotely, the same influencing messages remain: Have an intention not just an objective, create trust, check your assumptions and what are the motivations.

Thought? Comment? A question? right here: https://anchor.fm/thisfeelsright/message

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 those virtual meetings feel right, this episode is for you.

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 Classes at Yale, Duke University and other.

In this podcast we discuss:

-Do what you think is the right thing.

-Asking the "What If...?" question to challenge the rules and our thinking in business.

-Permission to think differently.

-How to serve the pain points, not how to make more money.

-The future is going to about experiences, not products.

-Diversity. Get different perspectives involved.

This is going to feel right.

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!

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 develop with diversity and inclusion. And we'll talk a just little hockey from 'the hockey coach and the hockey parent' If you want to influence change- This is going to Feel 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 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 score for your personal character" Also, let's have fun and learn about astrology and the tools of timing with Rhonda 'Starlady' Harford."Knowledge comes in at the right time and goes out at the right time" -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. 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 affect organizations globally- and less then 2% of people have had any type of formal training in it. "A gap in training" says the Harvard Business Review- considering that we misinterpret, misunderstand or change 70-90 % of what we hear! Listening for clues and cues and why it matters to your guests- feels right!

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 what motivates your team— there's 4 motivators!

2️⃣ The importance of pausing to reflect, listen, and bridge the gap between vision and execution.

3️⃣ Why sharing a sense of purpose transforms team dynamics and drives results.

This conversation is packed with actionable strategies for leaders who want to make a lasting impact by building trust, alignment, and a culture of collaboration.

Our Special Guest Roger Knecht:Roger is the President of UniversalAccounting Center, a post-secondary school for accounting professionals.  Roger Knecht has helped thousands of business owners work ON their businesses to increase revenue, improve profits and build value.

 Roger hosts, Building the Premier Accounting Firm, a podcast that keeps accounting professionals on the industry's cutting edge, offering quality bookkeeping, accounting and tax services.

 Roger is the author of “Your StrategicAccountant” and “Your Profit & Growth Expert”, each written to help business owners understand what they can expect from the accounting profession.

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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 so far on TFR) -Build your clarity, watch your confidence increase. Influencing starts with the tools to understand ourselves better and being transparent to others. This is going to feel 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 (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 going To Feel 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 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% love their job (Deloitte). So how do we connect to that 'tingly' feeling? Plus, the best tips and mindset behaviours from TFR 2019 that we can plug into for 2020. This is going to feel right!

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 learn to influence others without being manipulative...THIS episode 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 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 in life and in our spaces. This 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 experiential practice are keys to confidence and building our capabilities. If we want to influence others, it starts with us. Yeah, this 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 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 influential. Stefan Morel (vimeo.com/stefanmorel) is an international award-winning, documentary filmmaker. Stefan shares his perspective about leadership that encourages talented individuals to contribute the ideas and actions which result in the successful creation of a collective project. If you want to influence other's behaviors, ideas and actions, this episode is going to feel 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 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 influential. Stefan Morel (vimeo.com/stefanmorel) is an international award-winning, documentary filmmaker. Stefan shares his perspective about leadership that encourages talented individuals to contribute the ideas and actions which result in the successful creation of a collective project. If you want to influence other's behaviors, ideas and actions, this episode is going to feel right.

Leaders want to influence their teams and get them engaged, they will need to use their emotional intelligence skills of self-awareness, self-management, a healthy dose of curiosity and share vulnerability. Shakeel Bharmal COO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada and founder of Oceanblue Strategic shares his vast experience, unique perspective, and passion on how to get the best out of employees and clients. Our second guest, Jamelle Lindo is an Emotional Intelligence leader speaker, trainer and coach sharing his expertise on what skills we need now and in the future to be influencing and creating change in others. If you want to influence other's behaviors, ideas and actions, this episode is going to feel right.

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 on connecting across generations.

We discuss:

1. Create a Clear Structure – Gen Z appreciates autonomy, but they thrive when there’s a strong, clear company culture and values to guide them.
2. Prioritize One-on-One Communication – Frequent, specific feedback and recognition are vital to keep Gen Z motivated and feeling valued in the workplace.
3. Embrace Coaching Skills – Gen Z values being treated as individuals. Asking questions, listening actively, and offering guidance rather than directives will improve connection and engagement.

Our Special Guest: Erin Patchell

Erin is a seasoned social entrepreneur withtwo businesses, Positivist Group and Clüdee, a business strategist, leadership coach and host of the podcast Weirdos in the Workplace.

Her distinct approach hinges on buildingtrust-based relationships and fostering environments that balance authenticity, creativity and structure. Under her guidance, colleagues and clients alike are empowered to test and learn what they need to reach their goals.

Listen in to learn how you can connect with Gen Z at work and build a more inclusive, understanding workplace!

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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 TheWentworth Collective, explore the importance of asking courageous questions, building connections through curiosity, and how vulnerability plays a role inauthentic communication. This conversation uncovers practical insights on turning moments into meaningful experiences—whether you’re planning events, leading teams, or just aiming to engage more deeply with others.

 

Tune in to learn how thoughtful communication shapes powerful outcomes—and why, at the end of the day, “people are people—and they like to do cool stuff.”

Our Special Guest Lisa James:

Lisa is a LinkedIn Top Live Event Voice and Founder of The Wentworth Collective, creator of extraordinary business events.

With 30 years of experience, Lisa transforms corporate events into meaningful moments that inspire business and cultural change.

Passionate about amplifying opportunities that bring people together, her unique alchemy of strategy, expertise and enthusiasm turns clients’ visions into reality and then some.

She makes the impossible possible.

As a result, TWC’s signature events havebecome a byword for excellence in the event industry.

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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 selling value.

In this conversation, we unpack the different meanings of "value" and how you too can sell in a way that truly resonates. Get ready to start 'Selling Your Value!'

A brief about Will Harris: Will grew up in a small town, curious about how the wider world operated. His passion for knowledge and youthful curiosity have turned into a 20+ year career in sales where he turns data into meaningful insights while bringing value to his partners. Will dedicates his time to growing automotive client's market share, volume and brand awareness as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Canada’s largest automotive marketplace AutoTrader.ca and loves what he does.-

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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 confidence advice!

Communicating with confidence is going to feel right.

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.

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 distills the 5, no make that 6 skills leaders need to develop for the next stretch and ties them back to everyday behaviors.

Chris believes it starts with: ABC—Always Be Curious.

We discuss:

• The role of AI in leadership
• The human connection in leadership
• The How and Why to UNlearn and Adapt

Connect with Chris info@chris-march.ca

Learn more at Chris March Coaching

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