Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham

Allison Graham & C-Suite Radio
  • 5.0 (7)
  • BUSINESS

Obstacles will either stall your progress or propel your profits. How a leader shows up and deals with day-to-day stressors of work and life will directly influence the teams around you. A Resiliency Ninja masters everyday resilience to metabolize stress faster and to operate from a place of optimistic, joy-fueled confidence. In this podcast I interview professionals to share their private stories behind the public success stories, and give to you tools, ideas and inspiration for a resilient life. Tune in every Tuesday for an interview and every week for FU-CHAAA Fridays. To have me speak at your next conference, visit R-Ninja.com You can also connect with me on social media using @AllisonDGraham

  1. David Taylor

    07/23/2019

    David Taylor

    David TaylorPresident & CEO of Versa Bank https://www.versabank.comTwitter: @DavidRTaylor7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.r.taylor.90 On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest David Taylor, president and CEO of VersaBank dives into everything from stocks to entrepreneurship and working in corporate. He also shares with us how he managed to survive when his plane came crashing down, literally more than once. To submit your questions to the summer Q&A with Allison please submit your questions to allison@r-ninja.com or resiliencyninja.com  “It becomes who you are because of what you've learned from the people around you" A little about David Taylor David Taylor is an entrepreneur and founder of Versa Bank designed the electronic branchless platform. Beginning in 1993, formerly known as the Pacific & Western Bank; a small trust company with six branches and a need for capital investment, reconfigured itself into a branchless bank based on online banking. By 2013 the bank became Canada's tenth largest publicly traded bank when it began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In 2017 the bank completed a revision of its ownership structure that included a merger with its largest stockholder, PWC Capital, reported to be "the first merger between a Schedule 1 bank and a holding company operating under the Canadian Business Corporations Act". David is also a licensed pilot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  2. 06/21/2019

    Why you SHOULD quit

    On today’s episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, I talk about why you should quit. Yes, that’s right, quit.  Resilience is my mantra but knowing when to quit and when to keep going is all part of the journey. Wasted time and energy on the wrong things will only lead to burnout. Listen in to hear more!  Share this podcast and let me know your thoughts. Check out my website www.resiliencyninja.com follow me on instagram @Allisondgraham and twitter @allisondgraham https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. Jessica Yarbrough on Female Entrepreneurs

    06/18/2019

    Jessica Yarbrough on Female Entrepreneurs

    On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Jessica Yarbrough walks us through how she established her business from the ground up. Struggling as a single mother, Jessica decided to build her own empire and create a fulfilling life for both her and her daughter. Her now successful business helps women entrepreneurs to leverage themselves and reach their highest potential. “If you can’t step away you’ve built a prison, not a business.” - Jessica Yarbrough 44 Ways to Sell Your Services Everyday http://bit.ly/get44ways  CEO babewww.ceobabe.comInstagram: @theceobabeFacebook: @officialceobabe Jessica Yarbrough is the creator of the CEO Babe brand. She is a successful marketingstrategist and a leading business consultant for female entrepreneurs. Jessica helpswomen leverage their unique gifts to create high end coaching programs, build theironline empires and scale their business to six figures and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  4. Raptors Resilience

    06/14/2019

    Raptors Resilience

    On today's episode, I've hopped on the Jurassic Park band wagon. With all the recent buzz around the Raptors' success I thought it’d be fun to unpack some lessons of resilience from the court that we can apply to our own work. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. Visit my website at www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  5. Andrea Loewen Nair on Student Facilitated Learning

    06/07/2019

    Andrea Loewen Nair on Student Facilitated Learning

    “Put the book down and pick up your child”- Andrea Loewen Nair On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Andrea Loewen Nair does not believe that the traditional school system is meeting the needs of children. She is here today to share her experiences and tell us more about the why. Andrea believes in student facilitated learning and that’s exactly what she offers at the London Infinity school. Listen to this segment and visit www.infinityschool.ca to learn more. "You learn to protect your emotional intensity. You know when to dig into it and when it’s not necessary.” Educator, Psychotherapist www.infinityschool.ca Twitter: @andreamloewen Instagram: @andrea.loewen.nair Facebook: www.facebook.com/infinityschoollondon  Learn more about Andrea Loewen Nair and  Allison Graham at www.R-ninja.com/andrea-loewen-nair  A little about Andrea: Andrea Loewen Nair, M.A., CCC, an educator and psychotherapist by trade, began her twenty-five year career thus far working with families as a respected child and youth expert. Her fun demeanor and passion for education, kids, and teens has made her a go-to for appearances in major media including YMC, Maclean’s Magazine, the Globe and Mail, and The New York Times Motherlode Blog, and also The Social and The Goods TV shows.Andrea is now the Head of School at Infinity School (an Acton Academy), a learner-driven, process-based program located in Wortley Village. She is working to advance education innovation in our city, eager to better understand what “education for the 21st Century” truly means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  6. Kevin Craine on Diversifying Yourself and Your Work

    05/28/2019

    Kevin Craine on Diversifying Yourself and Your Work

    “When the apple cart is upset it’s our natural reaction to resist change”- Kevin Craine On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Kevin Craine speaks to diversifying his work and how he sets himself apart from other freelancers. Writing, podcasts, voiceovers, and videography are among a few of the channels that Kevin delegates his work to. Tune into his podcast “Everyday MBA” to hear from Kevin on the other end of the mic. Freelance writer www.crainegroup.com www.Everyday-MBA.com Twitter: @Kevin_Craine Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kevin-Craine Learn more about Kevin Craine and Allison Graham at www.R-ninja.com/Kevin-Craine  A little about Kevin Craine: Kevin Craine is a professional writer, an internationally respected technology analyst, and anaward-winning podcast producer. Kevin’s podcasts have been heard around the world, and his interviews feature today’s best thought leaders; including the award-winning weekly business show “Everyday MBA”. He is also the host and producer of “Bizcast”​ on C-Suite Radio and the producer behind podcasts for AIIM International, Epson, Canon and IBM, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  7. Stacey Copas on How to Be Resilient

    05/21/2019

    Stacey Copas on How to Be Resilient

    Stacey Copas says, “Textbook definition, resiliency is about coping, but I really felt that that sells it short.. Stacey Copas and I find common ground as we unpack her experiences with resiliency as she was faced with a life changing event at a young age. Stacey does not allow her limited mobility to hold her back in the slightest with accomplishments in the Para-athletics, acting and running for parliament, to name a few. Stacey takes a “say yes” approach to life and is the definition of a Resiliency Ninja. “It’s easier to blame, it’s easier to make excuses than it is to actually say I’m going to choose the positive, empowering path.” Academy of Resiliency www.staceycopas.com Twitter: @staceycopas Instagram @staceycopas Facebook: www.facebook.com/speakerstacey Learn more about Stacey Copas and Allison Graham at R-Ninja.com/stacey-copas A little about Stacey Copas, Author of “How To Be Resilient”, is Australia’s leading keynote speaker and facilitator on resilience and finding the opportunity in change and adversity. She has worked with large organisations such as Viacom, GM Holden and Flight Centre, helping their leaders shift the way they perceive and respond to change, adversity and uncertainty. Stacey has also been featured in national media including ABC, Financial Review and international podcasts for her insights on resilience in the workplace. Free online access to Stacey’s eBook:https://academyofresilience.mykajabi.com/HTBR-Free-ebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  8. 05/17/2019

    Choose Better Words, Create Better Solutions

    Never underestimate the power of words. Notice the words you use to describe yourself and the circumstances around you. Find your patterns and interrupt them to choose words that serve the best outcome. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min
See All (60)

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Obstacles will either stall your progress or propel your profits. How a leader shows up and deals with day-to-day stressors of work and life will directly influence the teams around you. A Resiliency Ninja masters everyday resilience to metabolize stress faster and to operate from a place of optimistic, joy-fueled confidence. In this podcast I interview professionals to share their private stories behind the public success stories, and give to you tools, ideas and inspiration for a resilient life. Tune in every Tuesday for an interview and every week for FU-CHAAA Fridays. To have me speak at your next conference, visit R-Ninja.com You can also connect with me on social media using @AllisonDGraham

Information