Neon Peak - An Energizing Life

Hailey O'Bright

Welcome to Neon Peak! A Podcast about peak permorance and living an energizing life. I am an event professional, a health & wellness junkie, and a self-proclaimed boss babe. It is my mission to bring you content that will help you live your best life and hit your goals along the way. Think of me as your new friend, the one who pushes you, tells you the truth and doesn’t let you give up on yourself. If you want more content like this make sure to visit neonpeak.ca & subscribe to this podcast!

  1. 08/28/2020

    #17: Flying with the youngest female Captain at Air Canada - Jessica Traynor

    We are speaking to the youngest female captain at Air Canada today - Jessica Traynor When I started this podcast, I never imagined who I would get to meet along the way. Today’s episode is just another example of that. I have always been fascinated by this idea that millions of us wake up, walk out the door and have completely different days, doing completely different things. I think it is so cool what we can learn from each other as we all experience this life differently. That is why it was a real pleasure to interview Jessica Traynor, the youngest female captain at Air Canada. Jessica was Born and raised between the GTA and Peterborough. She Knew she wanted to be a pilot since grade 9 and it had a lot to do with the fact that her dad was a pilot. She started flight training in 2009 at the age of 18 at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario in their 3-year Aviation Technology- Flight Program. Since then she has taught new students how to fly at the college as a Flight Instructor There is a good chance you have been on one of jessica’s planes because she has flown with Thunder Airlines in Thunder Bay , Air Canada JAZZ and of course Air Canada. She has been with Air Canada since 2017. She Completed her Captain upgrade in May 2020, at the age of 28 as the youngest female to EVER upgrade at the company and no one has been able to claim that title for 84 years. But like every super hero, when they take their cape off, they have other interests as well. Jessica enjoys travelling, cooking, riding horses and motorcycles and getting outdoors as much as possible. Her partner is also a Pilot at the company. his name is Colin Walker and he is a relief pilot on the 777.  They met when they were both were flying medivac in Thunder Bay and They now live together in their first home in Barrie. Follow Jessica Here - https://www.instagram.com/flyinginked/

  2. 08/15/2020

    #16: The Other Side of Burn Out with Andrea Tessier

    If you are feeling burnout, a lack of passion or even feelings of anger at time, then you need to tune into today’s episode! I am interviewing Andrea Tessier and while her primary focus is on teaching, her experience is highly relatable no matter what field of work you are in.  Meet Andrea:  Andrea is the founder of Conscious Classrooms - a wellness coaching business that supports educators around the world. It is built on the belief that education is the pathway to a positive future and educators are the guides that help children thrive. By giving teachers the value that they deserve, classrooms can be spaces of conscious authenticity. Through 1:1 coaching, group coaching and Professional Development at the school level, teachers rediscover the joy in teaching and lead inspired lives both inside and outside the classroom. Andrea Tessier is a master educator turned wellness coach for educators.  She helps teachers overcome burnout and overwhelm and fall back in love with teaching again so they can experience freedom and make an impact that inspires others and changes lives. "My mission is to completely revolutionize classrooms by supporting the growth of educators so they may create more conscious communities of learners. I am wholeheartedly dedicated to working with teachers and helping them heal themselves so that they can find joy in their classrooms and in their lives. I truly believe everyone has the capacity to create beautiful, sustainable change both within themselves and in the lives of those around them".  Informed by 13 years in the classroom, a degree in Advanced Psychology and my own deep dive into personal inquiry I support educators on their journey to heal, love and rediscover their passion. Connect with Andrea  https://www.andreatessier.com

  3. 07/18/2020

    #13: Becoming President of Hudson’s Bay with Alison Coville

    Alison Coville is a Canadian retail leader and former President of Hudson’s Bay. Having held various Senior Executive roles over 20 years at HBC she was an integral part of the revitalization and growth of this iconic brand. Drawing on her extensive experience in merchandising, marketing, store operations and financial expertise Alison brings strategic oversight and insights that benefit the bottom-line. In a highly competitive and ever changing industry she has 'done it all' with a strong sense of urgency balanced with a long-term view of where the business is going. Alison’s greatest joy comes from her wonderful children and husband and the success each of them has had while being her biggest fans. Connect with Alison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-coville-retail-executive/  Here are a few highlights from our interview:  This one comes at the end of the episode, but It is one of my favourite pieces of advice she gives. Alison says, “It’s not that hard to stand out if you are the one prepared to do the hard word.” This statement is so powerful and reminds us that hard work continues to beat out talent every time. Alison’s attitude throughout her career was to take on projects, even if they were not assigned to her. She did not approach her life by her job title or what was fair for her to do. She took on as much as she knew she could achieve, so when a promotion came around she was practically doing the job anyways and it was a no brainer for her management team to give it to her. You do not need to plan your entire career out today. For many of you, the thought of becoming president of an organization may seem incredibly intimidating when you are starting out your career so just know what you want in the next 3-5 years, focus on that and then when you get there you will naturally start discovering the next list of items you want to accomplish. Alison’s big dream was the manage her own Hudson Bay store, and she ended up managing the entire country! She took everything as it came and her dreams grew as her knowledge, experience and talent did. The only person who can create balance for themselves is you. No one else is going to make sure you have balance so decide what is most important to you, acknowledge what it is that you are willing to sacrifice and communicate this clearly to your organization. When you are at home with your family be fully present. Put your phones away and do not miss out on the special moments with your kids or significant other. If you are always 50% in one place and 50% in another you will never be able to 100% enjoy either. Find ways to network and seek out mentorship that is authentic. While many organizations will have mentorship programs, this needs to be an authenticate and genuine relationship in order to get the most value out of it. If you are the mentee, it is your responsibility to manage the relationship.

About

Welcome to Neon Peak! A Podcast about peak permorance and living an energizing life. I am an event professional, a health & wellness junkie, and a self-proclaimed boss babe. It is my mission to bring you content that will help you live your best life and hit your goals along the way. Think of me as your new friend, the one who pushes you, tells you the truth and doesn’t let you give up on yourself. If you want more content like this make sure to visit neonpeak.ca & subscribe to this podcast!