Safe Brave Stories

Greg Smith and Anna Petosa
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This series shines a light on what it takes to create spaces that are both safe and brave — places where people can show up authentically, speak honestly, and lean into growth. The stories — like the guests themselves — are unique, but they share a common thread of leadership, courage, curiosity, growth mindset, and resilience. Each conversation reveals how safe brave spaces can unlock potential, strengthen connection, and spark ripple effects that inspire change.

  1. Jun 4

    Robina Dhindsa - Leadership Development Expert, Speaker and Founder of Intuitive Leadership

    Robina Dhindsa is a leadership development expert, speaker, and founder of Intuitive Leadership. With a unique background spanning engineering, enterprise technology sales, mindfulness, and personal transformation, Robina helps leaders and organizations cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and authentic connection. Through her signature Mastering the Inner World™ methodology, she guides individuals to understand how theirthoughts, beliefs, and emotions shape their leadership, relationships, and impact. Passionate about creating healthier workplaces and more conscious leaders, Robina blends practical business experience with insights from mindfulness and contemplative practices. Her work empowers people to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion in an increasingly complex world. For this episode of Safe Brave Stories, Robina shares powerful insights on self-awareness, personal growth, and what itmeans to lead from the inside out. To connect with Robina you can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinadhindsa/

    55 min

  2. May 19

    Vicki Thompson Groff - Coach, Leadership Strategist and Founder of The Shift

    Vicki Thompson Groff is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and former Head of People & Culture at KOHO Financial, where she built and led an award-winning internal coaching program focused on leadership development,culture, and sustainable high performance. With a career that spans both commercial leadership and people strategy, Vicki brings a unique blend of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking to her work with executives, founders, and high-performing teams. As the founder of The Shift, Vicki helps leaders navigate growth, change, and complexity through coaching that is both deeply human and highly practical. Her work centers on self-awareness, psychological safety, resilience, and the small but powerful mindset shifts that unlock lasting transformation. Known for her direct yet compassionate approach, Vicki believes that the strongest organizations are built by leaders who are willing to lead with courage, curiosity, and authenticity — making her a natural fit for conversations that explore what it means to live and lead bravely. For more information about Vicki or to connect directly you can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-thompson-groff-b77b803a/or at her website https://www.theshiftcoaching.ca/.

    48 min

  3. May 4

    Joe Lyons-Rising - Entrepreneur, Author and Social Impact Leader

    Joe Lyons-Rising is an entrepreneur, author, and social impact leader, best known as the founder of Data Gives Back Inc. and a member of Pure Minds. With a career rooted in data, innovation, and purpose-driven work, Joe focuses on leveraging technology and analytics to create meaningful change for communities and organizations. He is also the author of Pain Remixed, where he exploresthemes of resilience, identity, and personal transformation through his lived experience with trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.  Bridging the worlds of business, storytelling, and advocacy, Joe brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to conversationsabout navigating adversity while building impact. His work resonates deeply with the mission of Safe Brave Stories: creating space for honesty, courage, and connection through lived experience.   To learn more about Joe and his work you can connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelyonsrising/or through his websites at https://painremixed.com/ and https://www.datagivesback.com/

    54 min

  4. Apr 27

    Renata Chubb - Expressive Arts Therapist

    Renata Chubb is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) who helps individuals explorehealing, identity, and resilience through creativity. With a compassionate and intuitive approach, she blends modalities such as visual art, movement, and storytelling to support people in processing complex emotions and life experiences. Renata is deeply committed to creating safe, brave spaces where authentic expression can emerge, especially for those navigating trauma, transition, and personal growth. Her work centers on the belief that creativity is not just an outlet, but a powerful pathway to connection, meaning, and transformation.  To find out more about Renata and her work, you can find her at www.renatachubbart.com or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatachubb/

    52 min

  5. Apr 8

    Sharon Bauer - founder of Bamboo Data Consulting

    Sharon Bauer is the founder of Bamboo Data Consulting,where she helps organizations transform complex data into meaningful,actionable insights. With a background in data strategy, analytics, and business intelligence, she is known for bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders—turning information into impact. But beyond the data, Sharon is deeply passionate about people, growth, and the power of honest conversation. On Safe Brave Stories, Sharon joins the conversation to share her perspective on what it means to show up with both safety and courage—whether in leadership, decision-making, or personal growth. Grounded in real-world experience, she reflects on the role vulnerability plays in building trust,navigating complexity, and creating meaningful change. Blending her analytical mindset with a deep curiosity about human experience, Sharon brings a thoughtful and authentic voice to conversations that matter. To connect with Sharon and find more about her work you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbauerlawyer/

    53 min

  6. Mar 19

    Lesley Hawkins - Keynote speaker, Podcast Host and Partner at Marsley Canada,

    Lesley Hawkins is a partner at Marsley Canada, a dynamic business leader, keynote speaker, host of The Lesley Hawkin's Podcast and former Vice President at Adidas, where she helped drive brand growth, innovation, and global strategy for one of the world’s most iconic sports companies. With decades of experience in leadership,marketing, and organizational transformation, Lesley has built a reputation for empowering teams, elevating brands, and helping organizations navigate change in highly competitive industries. Today, Lesley works with companies and leaders around the world as a keynote speaker and advisor, sharing insights on leadership, brand strategy, resilience, and the future of work. Her perspective combines real-world executive experience with a passion for developing people and building culturesthat perform at the highest level. To find out more about Lesley and her work you can reach her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-hawkins/ or at www.lesleyhawkins.ca

    51 min

  7. Mar 11

    Nicki Straza - Founder of Straza Solutions

    Nicki Straza is the Founder of Straza Solutions, a strategic consulting firm focused on helping organizations bring clarity,structure, and sustainable growth to their operations. With a strong background in leadership development, business strategy, and organizational effectiveness, Nicki works with companies to align teams, streamline processes, and turncomplex challenges into actionable plans. Known for her practical, results-driven approach, Nicki partners with leaders and organizations to move from vision to execution — helping them build systems and strategies that support long-term success. Through Straza Solutions, she supports businesses in strengthening their foundations, improving operational efficiency, and creating environments where people and organizations can thrive. Nicki is passionate about empowering leaders, fostering strategic thinking, and helping organizations navigate growth with confidence and clarity. You can find out more about and to connect with Nicki via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-straza-flourishing-workplace-culture/ or via her website https://www.nickistraza.com/

    52 min

  8. Mar 4

    Barry Braun - Founder of the Good Neighbour Builders Society

    Barry Braun is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with a passion for building enduring companies and communities. He is the Founder of Good Neighbour Society, an initiative focused on fostering meaningful connectionsand strengthening the social fabric of neighborhoods and businesses alike. Throughout his career, Barry has built and scaled companies with a disciplined, long-term approach to growth. Known forhis strategic clarity and operational depth, he brings a practical perspective on leadership, culture, and value creation. Barry believes that sustainable success—whether in business or community—comes from intentional relationships, strong foundations, and a commitment to serving others. To find out more about the amazing work Barry is doing check out https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybraun/or http://www.goodneighbourbuilders.org/ and connect with him directly at barry@happycommunityproject.com.

    49 min
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This series shines a light on what it takes to create spaces that are both safe and brave — places where people can show up authentically, speak honestly, and lean into growth. The stories — like the guests themselves — are unique, but they share a common thread of leadership, courage, curiosity, growth mindset, and resilience. Each conversation reveals how safe brave spaces can unlock potential, strengthen connection, and spark ripple effects that inspire change.

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  • Creator
    Greg Smith and Anna Petosa
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg Smith and Anna Petosa
  • Show Website
    Safe Brave Stories

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