The Playbook – Everyday skills for every professional

Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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Everyday skills for every professional. Learn the specific tools, resource, processes and mindsets leaders use to supercharge their careers – everything from developing better mental health to being a great mentor.

  1. JUN 26

    Gamechangers – Opportunity Maker – Wendy Porter

    Wendy Porter sees opportunity just about everywhere. And she seems to have a knack for converting those opportunities into special things – events, businesses and one-of-a-kind of experiences.Get a front row seat on HOW she does that in this week's Gamechanger edition of The Playbook:Segment 01 – First Event"You can put on an event, right?" A handful of words can shift the trajectory of your entire career. Segment 02 – Company Origin StoryHow a quick comment in an elevator can set ...

    45 min

  2. JUN 19

    Gamechangers - Dreamer, Doer - Micki Lubek

    "Oh, there's a lot of opportunities, if you know when to take them, you know?" What do the Pet Shop Boys and really pretty journals have in common?The answer is event planner and creative explorer Micki Lubek.Micki is one of the most interesting writers I’ve personally come across over the past couple of years.And now…I find out what makes her such a powerful creative force. If you want to find new strategies to solve problems in your work…listen to Micki. She’s on the radio show t...

    45 min

  3. JUN 5

    Gamechangers - Creative Operations Superstar - Christian Chenier

    You know that one person in your industry who decided to push the limits, and became a superstar around the world?In my industry, that's Christian Chenier. He went from doing great work in Toronto, to doing great work with The Blue Man Group, NBC/Universal and the recent Luna Luna installation in L.A. (not to mention stops with Broadway shows and so so much more).How did he do it...and what can you learn? That's in this week's Gamechangers episode.Segment 01 - Integrity & "Authentic Enrol...

    47 min

  4. MAY 15

    Gamechangers - Wellness Optimizer - Dr. Heather Denniston

    Health advice...that feels different.I've interviewed Dr. Heather Denniston three times over the past few months, and each time I have...I've learned something completely unexpected.Want to build a better life for yourself? This is an eye opening episode, where Heather shares the four things that changed her game.Segment 01 - Forced independence.What happens when you're young and on your own.Segment 02 - Nuanced communication.How do you communicate with someone who...isn't easy to get through...

    47 min

  5. MAY 8

    Gamechangers - Creative Force - David Brandy

    It was 29 years ago this week that I first heard the name David Brandy.It was in a voicemail. He was offering me an interview, which turned out to be my first full time writing gig.David is a writer, Creative Director and "lens based artist," and he's got some intriguing ways he's built that life portfolio.Segment 01 – Learning how to be an adult (from my kids)The ultimate teachers provide the ultimate lesson, as David transitions into a new life, all thanks to his two daughters. Segment 02 -...

    50 min

  6. APR 24

    Gamechangers - Speaker Coach - Michael Barris

    What happens when you get two professional speakers together?This is what happens – 46 intriguing moments on how Michael Barris build a brilliant career as a jazz guitarist, journalist, teacher and coach. Listen up...and steal steal steal some big ideas.Segment 01 – Broken stringsA live concert that is not going well, until Michael breaks a string and says "f@ck it."Segment 02 – Bernie MadoffMichael learns the craft of storytelling (and shares the secrets with you).Segment 03 – What I learned...

    46 min

  7. APR 17

    Gamechangers - Mentalist and Magician - Savio Joseph

    Funny story. I was leaving a keynote session last week and bumped into this guy before I headed to my car. "This guy" turned out to be Canada's Got Talent magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph.And does he ever have some interesting Gamechangers.Segmen 01 - YouTubeYep. THAT YouTube. How Savio uses it to learn, and how he's becoming an internet sensation thanks to TikTok and Instagram.Segment 02 - Gary VInfluencers are big for so many. Whether it's Jay Sherry, or Mel Robbins...the...

    47 min

  8. APR 10

    Gamechangers - Communications Pro - Gary Wise

    What does a comms pro, ESPN poker writer and Magic the Gathering HoFer (seriously) do for inspiration?Find out in this edition of The Playbook Game Changers, as we bring Gary Wise into the studio.This season is all about the things that change our professional games – and how we use those skills, insights and media to inspire great careers and great lives.Segment 01 – Shame and ResilienceYeah, that's right - Gary shows how understanding the often hidden world of Shame...can build a better lif...

    45 min
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