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It's human to create. About combining different fields, skills and talents to solve problems with creativity & innovation. Find out what guests have done, how they did it and how cross-pollination can help you stay ahead of the curve.

  1. 07/23/2025

    Talking Fast & Raising Millions on the Road Less Travelled with Layne the Auctionista

    Layne the auctionista invented their own career category to become a professional auctioneer who's raised millions for charity as a philanthrotainer while entertaining audiences. The former financial advisor is also a DEIB trainer sparking workplace change in a style that's never dull, a speaker and a soon-to-be-memoir author. Layne chats on the nuts and bolts of developing a career no one was previously paid to do and how they learned to become an auctioneer. The cross-pollinator and changemaker tells us what it means to define your own version of success, chart your own course, the practicalities and confidence needed to get there and why we can all use a little more humanity in our lives.

    39 min

  2. 06/02/2025

    Tapping into our Global Diaspora with Muraly Srinarayanathas

    Muraly Sriniarayanathas is a global serial entrepreneur, strategist, author, Third Culture Kid (TCK) & optimist. He chats on his TCK, story, his early ventures abroad, his current ventures in and beyond Canada, including Computek College, 369 Global & Three magazine. He also talks about his EIA - embed, interpret, act - method to develop cross-cultural connections, the value of Canada's global diaspora in growing international trade, and Canada's global opportunities. He tells us about his recent book, Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries, and an article from his blog on Canada, trade and BRICS.

    49 min

  3. 05/22/2025

    Creativity, Writing, Immigration & the Law with Andy Semotiuk

    What's creative about practising law? Andy Semotiuk chats on migration, immigration trends, his path to practising immigration law, writing books, Forbes articles & public speaking. He chats on why creativity is key to all his work and how he's combined expertise in 3 fields to find meaning & share what he's learned. Andy Semotiuk lives a cross-pollinating career as a US-Canada visa lawyer of many decades, a writer and distinguished Toastmasters speaker. He's also a Forbes magazine writer on immigration and related topics and has written books from biographies to career advice for young professionals and humour for kids.  More on Andy's work and books at: https://myworkvisa.com/

    38 min

  4. 03/11/2025

    Selling to the World with Serge Wacka

    Serge Wacka international sales expert, has worked in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America & the Middle East. His journey has taken him from philosophy & private banking to sales along a route of adaptability, vision & persistence. Serge chats on: why the current reordering of international trade offers great opportunity, as well as unpredictability what businesses need to know about selling into global markets what it means to practise servant leadership in sales why sales is first about listening reasons Serge doesn't work with sales quotas why developing trust in sales relationships is still essential in a digital world gaining the attention of sales prospects even through missteps & competition Serge's approach to sales rests on servant leadership and leadership that comes from the middle as well as the top. In his book, Sales Mastery Guide: Strategies for Success, he shares the lessons he's learned firsthand, from the sales process to mindset, resilience, service and leadership.  Find Serge on social media channels at Strategies by Serge.

    48 min

  5. 01/30/2025

    Getting to Know the Robots with Garrett Wasny

    Garrett Wasny knows people & companies have hesitations about AI. He's a tech enthusiast & award-winning educator on a mission to address hesitations, explain its benefits & how to utilize AI in smart, ethical & practical ways at work & outside.  Garrett chats on working smarter with AI introducing it in companies with clear guidelines the reasons employees are key starting with a beginners' mindset & why now is the time to get to know the robots Garrett Wasny is an AI Skills Advisor and longtime management consultant specializing in technology & the accounting industry. He's an expert at new technology application & implementation in the workplace, recognized by MyCPE One with a Top AI & Technology Educator award.  In the episode, Garett gives an example on aspirational modelling with AI using this prompt: Based on the provided [resume/company profile], create a comprehensive AI aspirational model for [Individual/Company Name]. Develop three distinct personas: Real (current state), Aspirational (ideal future state), and Contrarian (critical perspective). Identify innovative capabilities and initiatives that push beyond current boundaries. Consider ethical implications of growth. Craft a strategic [ 5-year] plan with short, mid, and long-term goals. Simulate a conversation between the personas discussing optimal growth strategies. Conclude with a practical implementation roadmap. Throughout this analysis, balance ambition with practicality, aiming to uncover and leverage untapped potential while remaining true to core strengths and values. [resume/company profile = copy and paste here],

    39 min

  6. 04/19/2024

    Dogs, Wolves, Accessibility & AI with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai

    What do dogs & wolves have to do with AI? How can AI help or hinder accessibility & how it can be trained well? Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, VP of Research at CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) chats on understanding the lived experiences of people with disabilities, systemic barriers in an ableist world & what's needed to make tech & the world more accessible. Episode transcript Highlights Dr. Sukhai's career as a geneticist, a unicorn and a transition to research on health services outcomes, public health and systemic barriers Defining disability - what is a disability? What are interventions that can help reduce barriers to employment and education?  The accessibility benefits of AI when well trained and the pitfalls when it's not Why including persons with disabilities in the design process can help mitigate biases in AI training and technology design What technology designers should consider when it comes to accessibility Links: CNIB, Dr. Sukhai's book on accessibility and higher education in the sciences and his thoughts on universal design, assistive technology and why we're all users of it in the article  Good Ingredients for Assistive Technology.

    38 min

  7. 03/14/2024

    Mosquitoes, Easter Eggs & the Power of Art with Agnieszka Matejko

    Ever wonder what art is for? Artist Agnieszka Matejko has. She talks about art that serves communities and the wonder of giant monuments under a vast prairie sky. This episode is about roadside art with a sense of humour that's helped restore cultural pride, put small towns on the Guinness Records map and draw tourists on cross-country road trips. Matejko's article on this topic,  Big Art, Big Smiles & artist website Episode transcript

    29 min

  8. 02/01/2024

    Planning, Activating & Executing Strategy with Cheryl Lockhart

    How can organizations prioritize resources & choose their next steps? Cheryl Lockhart works with organizations to plan, activate & execute strategy. She talks being creative with KPIs, supporting growth with systems & creating buy-in. Episode 41

    27 min
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It's human to create. About combining different fields, skills and talents to solve problems with creativity & innovation. Find out what guests have done, how they did it and how cross-pollination can help you stay ahead of the curve.

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  • Creator
    NBee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Cross-polliNation