The True North Show

Megan North
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Welcome to The True North Podcast — a heart-led audio space where we explore powerful conversations, soulful insights, and real-life transformation. Hosted by Megan North, this podcast dives deep into what it means to live with purpose, embrace healing, and align with your truest self. Each episode is crafted to awaken your intuition, spark your inner knowing, and guide you back to your True North. Expect raw truths, spiritual wisdom, and stories that touch the soul — all through the power of voice.

  1. Jul 22

    Business Beyond The Transaction with Mitch Toner | Ep. 57

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Mitch Toner.  Mitch is a good friend of mine and someone who I have admired over the years because he deeply knows who he is and what his purpose is.  Mitch understands from experience the power of networking and how it can have a huge effect on you both personally and within your business.  Mitch shares with me the most incredible story of what happened at his very first networking event and how it changed his life.  Our conversation is really wonderful and one that you won’t want to miss!   Bio: Mitch Toner is a Business Community Leader and LinkedIn Certified Consultant based in Newcastle, NSW. He hosts regular free business networking events that bring people together in a welcoming social environment where meaningful business relationships can develop. After starting his own IT company, Mitch experienced firsthand how valuable strong business relationships are to growth.  That inspired him to create a community that removes barriers to networking through free events at well-known local venues. Today, Mitch helps business owners build their LinkedIn presence, expand their networks and create lasting professional relationships. Social Media: Website:         https://mitchtoner.com LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchtoner/

  2. Jul 15

    The Future Still Needs People with Jay Kattel | Ep. 56

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Jay Kattel and we dive into AI and how it plays a part in human resources, business and leadership.  Jay shares many examples of the work he is doing with clients at the moment and how he is helping them to build AI tools that can help them with simple processes that then frees up the HR experts to work in other areas of the business.  He also reiterates throughout our conversation how important human connection is, how it is always been important and how it will continue to be a vital part of the human race and for business. Bio: Jay Kattel is the Director of LUME Partners, a business transformation consultancy built on one powerful idea: simplifying human resources so that people and organisations can truly thrive. But Jay's story didn't begin in a boardroom, it began across four countries, three languages, and ten schools, a childhood that gave him something no degree ever could: the rare ability to see problems from multiple perspectives and connect with people from all walks of life. With twenty years of experience across private and public sectors, Jay has operated at the highest levels of some of Australia's most recognisable organisations. Today, through his own business LUME Partners, Jay works with organisations navigating some of their most complex challenges from integrating AI into HR models, to organisational design, leadership development, business transformation, and everything in between. At his core, Jay is a problem solver who believes that when you get the people side of business right, everything else follows.  He is passionate, practical, and genuinely committed to helping organisations and the people within them succeed. Social Media: Website:         www.lumepartners.com.au LinkedIn:         http://au.linkedin.com/in/jaykattel?trk=public_post_feed-actor

  3. Jul 8

    I’m Still Becoming with Jo Brooks | Ep. 55

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Jo Brooks, an incredibly amazing woman who has been through it all in business and still is filled with love and gratitude for everything she has learned on her journey.  Jo shares with me how important mental health and wellbeing is for her, particularly in the last 5 years and how competition doesn’t need to be with spite and elbows.  I knew our conversation would be inspirational and I am filled with so much gratitude for the many “ah-hah” moments I had too!  This is definitely a conversation you will not want to miss. Bio: Jo Brooks has spent nearly 30 years in business and education, and most of that time watching brilliant people fall into the same trap: they're so good at what they do, they end up stuck doing it one client at a time. Her work is about freeing them from that. Through her Gold Coast business, Navig8, Jo helps founders, coaches and subject-matter experts make the leap from one-to-one to one-to-many – taking the expertise locked in their heads and building it into courses, programs and systems that serve far more people without burning the expert out. It's done-with-you, not done-to-you: she gets in beside her clients and builds the thing alongside them. Her work also spans RTO compliance consulting, course and program development, and the quiet, behind-the-scenes systems thinking that holds a business together.  But the method came the hard way.  Jo once built a significant business fast by collaborating with the very people she was meant to compete against, then watched it move through a seven-year liquidation. That long, public undoing could have ended her.  Instead, it became the foundation of everything she teaches.  Out of it came her guiding philosophy, Circle Over Competition, and her signature C.O.L.L.A.B.O.R.A.T.E. framework, the belief that we rise further together than we ever will elbowing each other out of the way. Since then she has founded more than 17 businesses and earned her MBA, but the numbers were never the point.  What people remember about Jo is the way she keeps choosing courage over certainty.  She leads with surgical honesty rather than polish and is the first to admit she hasn't arrived.  As she puts it: "Courage to begin. Discipline to build. Wisdom to let go. Grace to receive."  And, just as readily: "I'm still becoming – and I love the journey." When she's not building something with someone, Jo is most likely walking the beach near home or caring for her elderly mother, the grounding work that keeps her honest about what actually matters. Social Media: Website:         https://navig8biz.com/ LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannebrooks/

  4. Jul 1

    You Don’t Have To Do It Alone – Part 1 with Jennifer T. Donner | Ep. 54

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Jennifer T. Donner, a woman who I’ve only met recently but someone I connected with in the first few minutes of chatting.  Jenn shares her journey over the last couple of decades and how particular moments in her life really challenged her and gave her the opportunity to look at things with a different perspective, to do the inner work and to grow on a personal and professional level.  Those moments have led her to be in true alignment, to be working in a more purposeful way and to be living her True North.  This is the first part of Jenn’s journey and she will be sharing more in another episode later in the season.   Bio: Jennifer T. Donner is a mindset and empowerment coach for women who’ve hit that “enough is enough” moment – tired of feeling stuck, behind, or secretly like they’re failing at adulting, even when life looks pretty okay from the outside. Jennifer T. Donner, a mindset and empowerment coach for women who have hit that 'enough is enough' moment, the women who are tired of feeling stuck, behind or secretly feel like they are failing at adulting, even when life looks pretty okay from the outside. She doesn't just understand that feeling she lived it in her twenties.  Jenn had the steady job, the long-term relationship, and the support system, all the things that were supposed to add up to a good life.  But beneath the surface, she felt anxious, stressed, and quietly depressed, constantly wondering 'is this really it?' A pivotal wake-up call became the beginning of a very different path.  For the first time, Jenn stopped trying to figure everything out alone and opened herself to therapy, coaching, and deep inner work.  What followed was a gradual and powerful return to herself built on honesty, self-compassion, and a willingness to question the stories that had been running her life. That journey led Jenn to her true north helping other women find their way back to themselves.  She works with women who are done suffering and ready to trust themselves, reconnect with who they are, and feel genuinely excited about what is next. Her work is rooted in the belief that nobody teaches us how to navigate the mixed bag of emotions that comes with the ups and downs of life – and no one should have to figure it out alone.  Her style is warm, playful, and disarmingly honest, she normalises the hard stuff and creates space for women to feel less alone. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find Jennifer puzzling, rock climbing, kayaking or exploring new creative adventures with her photographer and filmmaker husband, Miguel, while co-parenting their very opinionated cat, Sami. Social Media: Website:         https://www.livelovelifenow.com/

    You Don’t Have To Do It Alone – Part 1 with Jennifer T. Donner | Ep. 54

  5. Jun 24

    Peeling The Artichoke To Reveal The Heart with Tiffany Cano | Ep. 53

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by Tiffany Cano, an incredible and wonderful woman who, and the heart of everything, is here to serve.  Her story is filled with so many moments of insight, nudges and advice from her parents that it seems she has had no other choice but to do what she does – and she loves that.  Tiffany and I have quite a few laughs along the way and she shares so much wisdom, particularly the grounding technique that she does, you will not want to miss that! Bio: Tiffany Cano is the CEO of Highly Perceptive People Academy. She has been getting paid for healing since she was 8 years old. Many empaths, intuitives, transformational workshop leaders and coaches hire her to help them see and heal their blinds pots, be better at holding space and with their boundaries because most are overwhelmed, subconsciously guarded, take things personally and contract when feeling fear and negativity.  So she helps them be more clear and trust their intuition, feel safe to take confident and empowered action and own your sense of Self. In essence, Tiffany gets you even more aligned and congruent so that you can be even better at receiving more money, love and joy! She is the author of Sacred Body, Sacred Soul, Loved Seen Heard (coming out soon), co-author of Women of Wisdom, and the Art of Connection. Tiffany will be featured in 3 upcoming A-List Transformation Movie Documentaries: Frequency of Miracles, Pillars of Power, and Rise of the Lioness. She is also the creator of “Soul of An Empath” Podcast, the “Knowing You” Show, Embodiment Program: Conscious Creation, Love & Empowerment, and the Highly Perceptive People Online Program.   Social Media: Website:         https://HighlyPerceptivePeopleAcademy.com Website:          https://TiffanysMedia.com Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/tiffcano Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/healertiffanycano/ LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-cano/

  6. Jun 17

    It’s An Inside Job with Yvette Timmins | Ep. 52

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show, I am joined by a wonderful returning guest, Yvette Timmins.  Yvette and I were recently chatting about her honeymoon in Japan and she shared with me a conversation she had that stopped her in her tracks and I knew immediately we had to bring it to the show.   Bio: For Yvette Timmins, flowers are more than just a profession they are a family legacy.   With a Grandmother, Great Aunt, and Great Grandmother who were all florists, it would be easy to say that creativity is in her blood.  However, Yvette believes that the art of floristry isn’t a special skill reserved for the chosen few; it is an innate ability available to anyone willing to silence their inner critic and connect with nature.   With over 30 years in the industry, Yvette has truly "done it all”.  She has climbed every rung of the ladder, moving from a Casual Assistant to Senior Florist, Shop Manager, and Shop Owner, eventually becoming a Floristry Teacher and the Principal of Bloom College, which she founded in 2013.  Her leadership extends to the national stage, where she served as a founding director and board member of Flower Industry Australia.   Beyond the business of blooms, Yvette is a champion for the mental health benefits of creativity, she has witnessed firsthand how working with nature decreases anxiety and nurtures the soul.  This passion led her to co-found the charity Floral Acts of Kindness and to write her recently published book, Feed Your Soul with Flowers.   Today, through her online membership and app, Yvette is dedicated to ensuring that geography and physical ability are no longer barriers to learning.  She is here to help you grow your business and feed your soul, one stem at a time.   Use this link to purchase the book – Feed Your Soul With Flowers https://study.bloomcollege.com.au/Feed-Your-Soul-Flowers-Book   Social Media: Website:         https://bloomcollege.com.au/ Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/bloomcollege Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/bloomcollege

  7. Jun 10

    From Scrubs to Medical Thriller with Jenny White | Ep. 51

    On this week’s episode of The True North Show I am joined by Jenny White, an inspiring woman who has had an incredible journey over the last few years.  Through this journey she has had no choice but to reinvent herself and this new version is inspiring, creative and someone she never thought she would be.  Jenny and I dive deeply into the circumstances that changed her life forever after her retirement from a 30 year career as a Registered Nurse.  Our conversation is wonderful, funny at times and truly remarkable, it is a conversation that will give you a very different perspective on life.   Bio: Jenny White is a retired Registered Nurse living in Southwestern Ontario.  She spent over 30 years working in various settings including hospitals: ICU’s, trauma units, surgical floors, as well as Public Health and Long-Term Care homes (nursing homes). She has vast experience in these settings working as staff, and finishing her career as a Director of Care, managing large nursing departments as well as a Director of Nursing services for a for profit organization overseeing 7 of their long-term care homes.  Having retired, she discovered that she had a brain tumor wrapped around her carotid artery in her brain, that was life threatening and required specialized surgery.  After her extensive surgery, she was comatose for days, and when she awoke, she found herself tied to the bed as she had become a disoriented patient, attempting to remove all of the medical tools keeping her alive. Her memories were gone, she did not recognize her husband at the bedside, and she had to relearn how to walk and talk. Over the next year, Jenny had to reinvent herself.  Her old hobbies and interests were gone, and she felt vulnerable and lost.  That was the turning point.  She decided she was interested in writing her story.  As she learned the craft of writing by taking online courses during her rehabilitation, a spark was ignited and she began to write.  Her returning memories are slow, but are impacted by writing, slowly remerging from the past. Her experience is vast and she has many stories to tell.  She now writes Medical Thrillers.  Her debut novel, “The Triggering Scent” (book 1 of a series), Jenny took her experience, and returning memories and created a character of a nurse, working in an ICU. The Triggering Scent is now published and available on over 40 platforms, purchase your copy using the link below:  https://www.jennywhite.ca/the-triggering-scent Social Media: Website:         www.jennywhite.ca Facebook:       https://facebook.com/authorjennywhite Instagram:       https://instagram.com/author.jennywhite LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-white-259b36360/

  8. Jun 3

    The Hummingbird Effect with Courtney McCloud | Ep. 50

    On this week’s episode of Season 5 of The True North Show I am joined by Courtney McCloud, an incredible and wonderful woman who I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and being friends with for quite a few years.  Courtney shares with us where her journey began and how it has come full circle to where she originally wanted to start.  Her view on the importance of good communication is so deep and is weaved into everything she does, in particular the work she does within organisations.  Courtney’s own communication style is light yet focused and precise with a little bit of fun as well.  I loved our conversation and I am sure you will too.   Bio: Courtney McCloud has built a career that doesn't fit neatly into a single box, and that’s part of what makes her story worth telling. After starting her career as a high school English teacher, she now has over a decade of experience in communications and engagement.  Courtney has worked across some of Australia's most recognisable organisations, from secondary and tertiary education institutions to a national construction company.  Add to that her time as a teacher, advocacy for young people, international development, and the not-for-profit sector, and it’s clear her career has not been shaped by the status quo, but by a genuine curiosity about people and what moves them.  At the heart of Courtney’s current work is a simple but powerful belief: that communications is transformative.  Whether that's supporting business leaders through a period of difficult change, creating community in workplaces through campaigns such as International Women’s Day, developing breakthrough campaigns to support advocacy efforts, or producing a magazine that makes frontline workers feel seen, Courtney has spent her career turning this belief into measurable outcomes.  But the journey hasn't been straightforward.  Courtney has navigated the tension that many professionals quietly face: building a strong career on paper while wondering if the work truly reflects who she is and what she cares about.  That question eventually led her to build an independent consulting practice, which has been a period of professional reinvention that proved to be one of the most clarifying decisions of her life.  Courtney holds a Master of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Bachelor of Arts with a Diploma of Education from Macquarie University; a combination that tells you something about how she thinks: rigorously, and always with people at the centre.  These days, Courtney is focused on maximising the power of communications strategy for organisations making a tangible impact. She’s also developing a vision for mentoring young people and young professionals and continuing her board training.  Warm, direct, and refreshingly honest about the messy reality of building a meaningful career, Courtney brings both hard-won expertise and genuine heart to this conversation.  Social Media: Website:         www.thehummingbirdeffect.com.au LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hummingbird-effect/

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Welcome to The True North Podcast — a heart-led audio space where we explore powerful conversations, soulful insights, and real-life transformation. Hosted by Megan North, this podcast dives deep into what it means to live with purpose, embrace healing, and align with your truest self. Each episode is crafted to awaken your intuition, spark your inner knowing, and guide you back to your True North. Expect raw truths, spiritual wisdom, and stories that touch the soul — all through the power of voice.

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  • Creator
    Megan North
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Megan North
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    The True North Show