REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan

Hilda Gan
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Welcome to REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan (formerly REVUP Your Potential and REVUP Your Business) — the podcast for forward-thinking, proactive leaders who believe in a people-centric approach to business. Whether you’re an executive, a seasoned manager, business owner, or novice manager, this podcast is for those that know that putting people first drives real, lasting success. Each episode, we'll sit down with passionate guests — leaders who share real-world experiences, proven frameworks, and insights from their industries. Together, we explore what it takes to lead with impact, stay ahead of the curve, and build thriving, future-ready organizations. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire your team, and think strategically — It’s time to REVUP Your Leadership and REVUP Your Success!

  1. Mar 17

    S7E13: The Business of Impact - How CEO’s, Boards & Business Leaders Rethink Philanthropy w/ Rob Tonus

    Nonprofits and businesses both want to make a difference, but they often approach partnerships from different starting points. Charities seek funding out of necessity, while businesses balance philanthropy with brand and community goals. When these priorities collide, partnerships can become transactional rather than transformational. What could happen if both sides worked together with greater trust and a shared focus on impact?  In this episode, we sit down with Rob Tonus, President of The Fundraising Company and a nonprofit leader with more than three decades of experience in the charitable sector. Rob works closely with smaller organizations that may not have the resources for a full-time fundraiser but still need the strategy and expertise to achieve their goals and expand their impact. Rob shares why nonprofit leaders need a stronger business mindset when it comes to sustainability, fundraising, and partnerships, and discusses the challenges many charities face today, from limited resources and donor expectations to the growing role of technology. We also explore how businesses can support nonprofits beyond financial contributions by offering leadership, strategy, and operational expertise to build stronger, more effective collaborations. If you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or business professional looking to build meaningful partnerships and increase your impact, this conversation offers practical insights on how to work together to create real change. 0:00 - Intro 02:13 - What is Impact? 03:37 - Why nonprofits workers need to put on a business mentality 05:33 - How Rob helps small organizations 07:33 - Challenges faced by nonprofits today 13:36 - Unique challenges with the charitable sector (cont.) 17:37 - Philanthropy and the business sector 20:25 - How businesses can build community & give back 22:22 - Determining which organizations to support? 23:32 - The impact of Rob’s work 30:58 - Importance of knowing your donors 34:45 - Nonprofits and technology  38:47 - What’s next or Rob 41:54 - Where to find Rob Visit Rob’s website - https://www.fundraising-co.ca/ Connect with Rob - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robtonus Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #Fundraising #NonProfit #Business #Charity

    44 min

  2. Mar 3

    S7E12: High-Tech, High-Touch Leadership: Unlocking Human Potential Through Transformation w/ Shveta Malhan

    For years, organizations have aspired to deliver truly people-centered leadership, personalized development, meaningful internal mobility, and continuous performance enablement. Yet many transformation efforts stalled, not from lack of intent, but from limits in scale, visibility, and human capacity. In this episode, we are joined by Shveta Malhan – a people and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations unlock human potential through better leadership, learning, and talent practices. As Managing Partner and Co-founder of Yenza3, she works with leaders to thoughtfully integrate AI into people systems, enabling personalized learning, internal mobility, and continuous performance, without losing judgment, trust, or human connection. Shveta is known for translating emerging technology into practical, people-centered transformation that actually works in the real world. Together, we explore how AI is now removing many of the barriers that once held leadership and talent transformation back. At the same time, technology alone cannot deliver change, true transformation still depends on leadership readiness, transparency, and trust. Tune in as we discuss how leaders can use AI to enhance, not replace, human potential, creating workplaces where performance, connection, and sound judgment reinforce each other. You’ll leave with practical use cases, frameworks, and actionable guidance to adopt AI responsibly and effectively in today’s evolving workplace. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 03:50 - Why leadership transformation experts get stalled in the past 07:58 - How AI is enabling leaders  12:49 - The impact and fears of AI 18:35 - Practical uses cases for AI Chatbots 28:22 - Framework to integrate AI into your work 31:45 - Advice for adopting AI today 36:12 - Building trust, more than tools 43:00 - Tips for leaders adopting AI 45:03 - What’s next for Shveta 47:24 - Where to find Shveta Visit Shveta’s website - https://www.yenza3.com/ Connect with Shveta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/  Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #AI #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

    51 min

  3. Feb 17

    S7E11: The Quiet Achiever: Building Confidence, Communication & Leadership Presence with Linda Raynier

    Quiet achievers are often the most capable people in the room, yet the most overlooked. In workplaces that reward visibility and self-promotion, their thoughtful leadership style can go unnoticed, leaving them struggling to be heard or recognized. So how can quiet professionals build confidence, communicate their value and lead with presence, without changing who they are? In this episode, we’re joined by Linda Raynier, author of The Quiet Achiever (Wiley, October 2025), keynote speaker, leadership and communication coach, and founder of the Quiet to Confident Leadership program. Linda shares practical insights on embracing quiet strengths, leading authentically, and making a meaningful impact at work. A former CPA turned recruiter, Linda has built a career coaching business, a YouTube community of over 1 million subscribers, and LinkedIn Learning courses with over 2.6 million learners worldwide. Named one of Canada’s Top 20 Career Coaches for 2025, she brings both personal experience and proven strategies to this conversation. In this conversation, Linda opens up about her own journey as a quiet achiever, the hidden strengths of quiet leadership, and how leaders can better support and engage quieter voices on their teams. Whether you’re a quiet professional or a leader looking to better support quieter voices, this episode offers a powerful reframe on confidence, communication, and leadership. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Why Linda is passionate about helping quiet quitters become successful in the workforce 9:40 - The hidden strengths of quiet leaders (the QUIET framework) 17:06 - Experience as a quiet achiever 22:07 - Growing a YouTube channel with 1M subscribers 29:55 - Connecting with the right audience 30:28 - Who Linda works with 36:07 - Advice for leaders to connect with quiet achievers 45:11 - Linda’s book 48:58 - What’s next for Linda  51:03 - Where to find Linda Visit Linda’s website - https://www.lindaraynier.com/  Subscribe to Linda on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LindaRaynier  Connect with Linda - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright X - twitter.com/pplbright  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #Leadership #QuietAchievers

    54 min

  4. Feb 3

    S7E10: From Capacity Strain to Capability Strength: Rethinking Nonprofit Transformation w/ Dianne Clarke

    Nonprofits are facing rising demand, limited budgets and digital gaps, which can quickly become overwhelming without the right strategy and expertise. CharityVillage is partnering with Trendspire's ProEdVentures to launch a Nonprofit Transformation Partner Certification Program to train staff, consultants, and recent grads as in-house transformation leaders, blending strategy, data, process, and AI, including a real capstone project to deliver practical, sustainable change across the sector In this episode, we are joined by Dianne Clark, who has over 25 years of experience leading a consultancy in digital operations transformation, assisting nonprofit leaders to explore digital tools and strategies for continuous improvement. Growing capacity to manage employees, engage stakeholders, make informed decisions, and more. Dianne is vendor-neutral and fluent in hundreds of software products. In this episode, we explore Dianne’s journey, the CharityVillage collaboration, and how nonprofits can drive practical digital transformation with the program’s seven units, the role of AI and more. 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - Dianne’s journey / about the program 11:03 - How organizations can benefit from Digital Transformation 13:03 - Collaboration with Charity Village 17:11 - 7 Units of Digital Transformation 27:45 - AI and Nonprofits 35:15 - Nonprofits and ROI 43:35 - Where to find Dianne Visit Dianne’s website - https://www.trendspire.com/ Learn more about ProEdventures - https://www.proedventures.com Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #DigitalTransformation #Nonprofit

    47 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    S7E9: The Power Paradox: How Leaders Lose Self-Awareness and How to Rebuild It w/ Ivan Palomino

    Power can elevate a leader’s influence — but it can also quietly erode the very qualities that made them effective in the first place. In this episode of REVUP Your Leadership, we explore The Power Paradox with Ivan Palomino, behavioral science expert, culture transformation strategist, and founder of PeopleKult. Drawing on decades of research and his 25 years working with global corporations, Ivan breaks down how power subtly shifts the brain, dulls our ability to read others, and expands leadership blind spots. Together, we explore how leaders can rebuild self-awareness as a skill, counter the distortions of power, and stay grounded in the human side of leadership. If you want to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact, no matter how much influence you hold, this episode will challenge you, stretch you, and equip you. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - The Power Paradox 09:45 - Losing your edge 18:01 - How to help break the Power Paradox 23:24 - Toxic work culture 24:44 - The high cost of leadership blind spots 26:45 - Self awareness and the importance of mentorship 28:56 - Mental Models 30:51 - REVUP Principles 34:37 - Investing in people 41:42 - What’s next for Ivan 45:58 - Where to find Ivan Visit Ivan’s website - https://www.ivanpalomino.net/  Connect with Ivan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipalomino/?originalSubdomain=ch  Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #Leadership #WorkCulture

    48 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    S7E8: Workplace Etiquette: The Leadership Skill AI Can't Replace w/ Trina Boos

    In a world obsessed with automation and efficiency, there’s one leadership skill AI will never replicate: the ability to build meaningful human connections. In this episode, we sit down with Trina Boos, Founder and CEO of Boost Academy of Excellence, to explore why workplace etiquette, emotional intelligence, and communication are more critical than ever in today’s hybrid and AI-driven world. Drawing from her extensive experience in marketing, digital, and creative industries — as well as her leadership roles at Boost Agents and Ad Lounge — Trina shares practical insights on developing professional presence, fostering trust, and navigating generational differences in the workplace. We dive into the “Others Focused” framework, the growing knowledge transfer gap, and how leaders can bridge the divide between generations while staying authentic and adaptable. If you’ve ever wondered what truly sets great leaders apart — or how to future-proof your career against AI — this episode offers thoughtful, actionable answers. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - The knowledge transfer gap, impact of COVID and remote work 8:03 - The anxious generation - advice for young leaders 10:50 - The Others Focused framework 13:22 - Challenges leaders are facing today 17:37 - Generational gap in the workforce, adapting to different needs 27:18 - Importance of communication and flexibility 28:22 - AI-proof advantages, workplace etiquette, and human connection 34:40 - Getting comfortable with networking and talking with others 40:19 - What’s next for Trina Visit Trina’s website - www.boostacademyofexcellence.com Check out Trina’s podcast- https://boostacademyofexcellence.com/podcast/ Connect with Trina - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/trinaboos Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #WorkplaceEtiquette #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkCulture #Networking

    43 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    S7E7: Shared Language Isn’t Shared Meaning — Why Leaders Must Learn Cultural Fluency w/ John Edward McGraw

    Have you ever felt misunderstood even when you were speaking the same language? In today’s global workplace, communication isn’t just about what we say, but how our words are understood through different cultural lenses. In this episode of REVUP Your Leadership, we are joined by John Edward McGraw, a Multicultural Workplace Expert and founder of Hiyaku Coaching (“Hiyaku” meaning leap forward in Japanese). With over fifteen years of experience bridging cultures in Japan and Canada, John helps leaders and teams develop cultural fluency, break down communication barriers, and collaborate with impact. We dive deep into why shared language doesn’t always mean shared meaning — and what inclusive leaders can do about it. We also explore why cultural awareness is critical to effective leadership, how the LEAP tool can help you reset and reconnect in moments of misunderstanding, ways to stay curious and aware of your own cultural lens, practical strategies to build more inclusive, high-performing teams, and more. If you lead across borders, backgrounds, or perspectives, this episode will help you make the LEAP forward toward more authentic connection and shared success. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 03:03 - Shared language isn’t shared meaning 08:32 - How John helps others 15:09 - Differences within same cultures 17:23 - LEAP 21:14 - Keeping curiosity open 23:45 - Tips for showing curiosity in an open way 28:00 - Being aware of your own cultural lens 39:12 - What’s next for John 40:48 - Where to find John Visit John’s website - https://johnedwardmcgraw.com/  Free cultural diagnostic tool - https://johnedwardmcgraw.com/get-your-checklist Connect with John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnedwardmcgraw/ Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #Communication #Culture #Inclusive #Leadership

    43 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    S7E6: Beyond HR Headaches – Strategies for Stronger Leadership w/ Christine Thrussell

    Behind every great organization is a leader who knows that people—not policies—make the difference.  In this episode, HR veteran Christine Thrussell shares two decades of hard-earned wisdom from leading recruitment, transformation, and leadership development across the U.S. and Canada. From the costs of poor leadership to the power of onboarding, retention, and appreciation, Christine breaks down what truly drives a healthy workplace culture. She also shares how leaders can move from transactional to transformational, build trust across teams, and recruit not just for skills—but for fit and belonging. Whether you’re a people manager, HR professional, or aspiring leader, this episode will help you navigate the human side of leadership with candour, empathy, and strategy. 0:00 - Intro 02:25 - From transactional to transformational 08:28 - The costs of not having strong leadership 10:42 - Importance of onboarding 11:56 - Importance of employee retention 13:37 - Succession planning 24:27 - Valuing your entire team as a leader 27:44 - How to show employees appreciation 29:42 - Recruiting for skills, fit, and culture 35:33 - Work culture and belonging 39:47 - What’s next for Christine Visit Christine’s website - https://ctchr.ca/ Connect with Christine - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/christinethrussell Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan  Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com Follow us LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright  Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/  Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience. People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems. #Leadership #HRStrategy #WorkCulture

    44 min
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Welcome to REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan (formerly REVUP Your Potential and REVUP Your Business) — the podcast for forward-thinking, proactive leaders who believe in a people-centric approach to business. Whether you’re an executive, a seasoned manager, business owner, or novice manager, this podcast is for those that know that putting people first drives real, lasting success. Each episode, we'll sit down with passionate guests — leaders who share real-world experiences, proven frameworks, and insights from their industries. Together, we explore what it takes to lead with impact, stay ahead of the curve, and build thriving, future-ready organizations. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire your team, and think strategically — It’s time to REVUP Your Leadership and REVUP Your Success!

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