Feel Good Work, Transforming how we do work Snjezana Pruginic

The way we are leading is causing harm to people, planet and the leaders themselves. There is a different way. The answer perhaps is not something we have to innovate but rather re-imagine. This conversation with Victor Beausoleil, leader and ED of The Social Economy Through Social Inclusion will get you re-thinking about things we have forgotten.

A must listen for all leaders (and the rest of us too).

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ABOUT VICTOR

At the age of 24 Victor Beausoleil Co-Founded Redemption Reintegration Services one of the largest youth-led, youth justice agencies in Canada. In 2013 Victor Beausoleil received his first public service appointment by the Premiere of Ontario Kathleen Wynne as a member of the PCYO (Premiere’s Council on Youth Opportunities).

Victor has worked diligently in the broader equity seeking communities across Canada for the past nineteen years. As a lecturer Victor Beausoleil has travelled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, UK and Africa for speaking engagements for community organizations, institutions and philanthropic foundations.

Victor Beausoleil has been a board member of the Atkinson Charitable Foundation, a member of the grant review committee's of the Laidlaw Foundation, and the Toronto Community Housing Social Investment Fund.

Victor is currently on the board of directors for the Toronto Community Benefits Network, The Board President of CCEDnet - The Canadian Community Economic Development Network, on the loan review committee for the Fair Finance Fund, on the advisory of the Table of Impact Investment Practitioners, on the advisory of New Power Labs, on the board of REAC - the Regional Ethno- Advisory Council for Corrections Services Canada, the Steering Committee of the Catalyst Community Finance Initiative, on the advisory of the Canadian Employee Ownership Coalition, on the board of the Tribe Network and a Co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Non-Profit Digital Resilience.

The Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, National Post, Share Newspaper and The Caribbean Camera, have all highlighted Victor Beausoleil’s work in communities across Canada. Victor Beausoleil is currently the founder and Executive Director of SETSI – The Social Economy Through Social Inclusion. Victor has written thirteen books and is a Husband and Father of four brilliant children.


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In this conversation we explore what approaches can leaders take to support a conflict resolution which allows for people to work better with each other. Penny Tremblay talks about her method which she calls Playing Nice in the Sandbox. Have a listen

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PENNY's BIO https://pennytremblay.com/

Penny is a genuine entrepreneur. Founding the Tremblay Leadership Center, with relationship strategies training and keynotes internationally for 20+ years, thousands have benefitted with skills and confidence to be productive, play nice in the sandbox, and climb the ladder of success. Her Advanced Mediation certificate from Harvard combined with years of conflict resolution facilitation in workplaces bring stories, experiences and guidance for productive, peaceful and profitable business.






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Ever wonder what makes a leader that is inspiring, impactful, creative, and able to create a work place where people thrive? In this conversation with renowned Opera Singer and Executive Coach Lucia Cesaroni, we talk about how the artist mindset is a way a leader can create their own masterpiece.

Leadership, much like art is a practice. In this session we explore tools, techniques and ideas that leaders can implement adapting the creative artist mindset. Pulling from her Opera experiences, Lucia draws parallels between a piece of Opera and a workplace.

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Lucia's Bio

Lucia brings art and business together...in concert. A renowned Italo-Canadese soprano and accomplished entrepreneur, she joyfully and intentionally divides her time between Toronto, New York and the serene Abruzzo mountains.

Lucia’s career has graced the prestigious stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Italy's RAI Orchestra Nazionale in Torino as well as concerts with Andrea Bocelli. As Founder of Cesaroni Consulting, she seamlessly merges her artistic experience and passion with executive coaching, transformative workshops, hosting, inspirational speaking and angel investing. Her clients include Sunlife Financial, Bell Canada, Salesforce, Masters Insurance, Google and MBA candidates at the Sprott (Carleton), Haskanye (Calgary) and Rotman (Toronto) Schools of Business and Management. Lucia also sits on the committee for Women in Musical Leadership, a national program building infrastructure and opportunities for the next generation of female conductors. Hercolumn, Essential Perspectives, for Opera Canada invites diversity of thought into the sector from experiencedleaders outside of the arts. Each project aligns with her values of Community, Commerce, Culture...and Cool.

Check out her services at www.cesaroniconsulting.com


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In this conversation we explore what is organizational resiliency, communication and ways of relating in environments that are high stress and high pressure.

We are joined by Dr. Rob Goldman, Attorney and Psychologist.

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Dr. Goldman is a licensed psychologist and attorney with over 18 years of experience in combining law and psychology. Upon beginning his law practice, Dr. Goldman was appointed to the Law Guardian Panel which inspired him to receive his Doctorate in School & Community Psychology from Hofstra University in order to help children. 

Dr. Goldman worked as the Supervising Psychologist for the Suffolk County Probation Department and Suffolk County Mental Hygiene Services where he conducted court evaluations, and provided treatment. Dr. Goldman has also lectured nationally on topics ranging from Restorative Justice, Educational Law, Forensic Evaluations and the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression among teens and adults. Dr. Goldman is also an author and has been published in the Albany Law Review and the New York Law Journal. 

Dr. Goldman is a member of the American Psychological Association, Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association. He is also the co-chair of the Neuroscience and Law Committee, and an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, Touro University and St. Joseph’s College teaching Restorative Justice and various Community Correction topics. 

In the midst of COVID-19, Dr. Goldman created a virtual lawyers lounge that provided virtual support to help lawyers cope with their own challenges. This first virtual lawyers lounge led to the very beginning of TLC Virtual Resiliency.




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In this conversation we explore the importance of relationships and community building in creating new ways of learning and leading. We look at some powerful processes that helps us move into this direction, even within most siloed work places.

ABOUT VICKI

Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world.

Vicki is Founder of #radical generosity and Coralus (formerly SheEO), a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led Ventures working on the World’s To-Do List.

Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Vicki was received numerous awards for her work at Coralus including; UBS Global Visionary in 2020, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2020, Business Leader of the Year 2019 by the Toronto Regional Board of Trade, 2018 Startup Canada Entrepreneurship Promotion Award and was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 2001.




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In this conversation we talk about what inclusive leadership means in practice, what is the experience of being a Black women in STEM. Kishawana shares her personal experience of leaving a discriminatory corporate workplace for social impact entrepreneurship, and shares some words of advice for others wanting to do the same.

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BIO

Kishawna Peck is an emerging voice in artificial intelligence. Driven by a mission to empower a million women to become data-literate and reshape the AI landscape with inclusive products and services, Kishawna's influence resonates through a community she founded, Womxn in Data Science. With deep roots in Canada and an expanding presence in the United States, the community currently boasts over 4000 members. Notably, Kishawna brought the first Women in Data Science Conference to Canada, further emphasizing her dedication to promoting inclusivity in the field.



With a foundational academic background in Economics, Kishawna took a deliberate leap into data science. Throughout her illustrious career, Kishawna's roles have often been groundbreaking. She frequently stepped in as the first data hire, shaping nascent data teams and sculpting pivotal data strategies from scratch. This unique perspective, coupled with her leadership in guiding teams through uncharted territories, showcases her agility and vision in the world of data. Her dedication to continuous learning led her to pursue a Master's of Management in Artificial Intelligence from the esteemed Queen's University Smith School of Business, further solidifying her credentials in the domain.



Today, Kishawna continues to build the Womxn in Data Science Community and consults organizations, empowering them to tap into the power of data and AI while ensuring ethical, inclusive practices. Specializing in data and AI literacy programs, she equips teams with essential skills, embedding a data-driven culture. Beyond literacy, she steers companies through the intricate AI product development process, championing inclusive design practices to foster products that serve more than default populations.



Her voice, enriched with experience and insights, echoes in her keynotes as she illuminates the future of work, the societal dynamics of emerging tech, and the vital shift from mere consumers to informed creators in AI.



Collaborations with industry giants like CIFAR, RBC, the Ontario Government, and renowned Canadian AI Institutes testify to her unwavering commitment. Her work, perspectives, and mission have garnered media attention, with features in platforms like The Globe and Mail, Breakfast Television, and CP24.






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