LeaderImpact Podcast
Welcome to the LeaderImpact Podcast. We’re a community of leaders dedicated to optimizing our personal, professional, and spiritual lives to have an impact. This show is where we have a chance to listen and engage with leaders from around the world who are living this out. We love talking with leaders so if you have questions, comments, or suggestions to make this show even better, please let us know. Stay connected through our social media channels and by signing up for our newsletter at LeaderImpact.ca. Remember - impact starts with you!If you would like to check out a LeaderImpact group go to leaderimpact.ca/join/Show notes and transcripts can be found at leaderimpact.ca/podcast/
Episodes
102 episodes
Ep. 101 - Larry Long Jr. - Relationships For The Win
Ever chased the shiny job only to feel strangely empty once you got it? That’s where our conversation with Larry Long Jr. begins—on the far side of achievement, where the paycheck is large but the purpose is small. Larry, a former college baseb...
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Episode 101
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34:13
Ep. 100 - Tara Brown - Laughing As Assignment: A Comedian with Purpose
What if the thing you’re meant to do isn’t the thing you planned at all? Tara Brown—award-winning, clean, family-friendly comedian—shares how a six-week class turned a lifelong PR career into a full-time calling, and why a simple prayer reframe...
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Episode 100
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33:05
Ep. 99 - Rob Seguin - From Botox To CARE
We sit down with Robert Seguin—organizational health advisor and former leader behind the global launch of Botox Cosmetic—to unpack how caring leadership can scale a brand, transform a team, and change a life. We get candid about e...
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Episode 98
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35:20
Ep. 98 - Greg Richmond - Keeping The Main Thing
What if ROI could guide more than budgets and software investments? We sat down with Greg Richmond—VP of Value Advisory Services at an Atlanta-based supply chain software company—to unpack how a metric-heavy mindset can deepen relationships, sh...
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Episode 98
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26:49
Ep. 97 - Athena Dean Holtz - On Trauma, Faith, And Finding Boundaries
Our candid conversation with Athena Dean Holtz charts a rare kind of turnaround: from high-achieving workaholic to a leader shaped by discernment, wise boundaries, and a hopeful view of redemption. Athena opens up about childhood trauma she lon...
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Episode 97
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Ep. 96 - Monica Richmond - Cold Calls and Warm Faith
A revolution, a cross-continental leap, and a career built one cold call at a time—Monica Richmond’s story shows how resilience and faith can turn uncertainty into lasting impact. We dive into the disciplines that sustained her suc...
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Episode 96
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25:38
Ep. 95 - Tim Beauchamp - Impact Begins Today
Impact doesn’t wait for a title or a perfect moment. From his first day in sales after leaving full-time ministry to leading sales effectiveness at Frontier Communications, Tim Beauchamp shows how belief, discipline, and service can transform a...
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Episode 95
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38:23
Ep. 94 - Dr. C - Grace And Grit
A candid journey from collapsed plans to renewed purpose, guided by grace, grit, and a fierce commitment to mental health advocacy. Dr. C shares how faith, family, and self-acceptance shaped her leadership and her resolve to stop dimming her li...
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Episode 94
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46:32
Ep. 93 - Wale Adebogun - No One Succeeds Alone
What if your next career leap doesn’t come from working harder, but from curating the right relationships and asking better questions about who you are and why you lead? We sit down with Wale “Wally” Adebogun—author, speaker, and award‑winning ...
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Episode 93
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37:19
Ep. 92 - Jennifer Amirault - From Anxiety to Alignment
What happens when the highlight reel stops working? We sit down with Jennifer Amirault to unpack a journey that looks like success on paper—big titles, fast growth, and the white Mercedes—yet quietly spirals into anxiety, ego, and sleepless nig...
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Episode 92
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28:17
Ep. 91 - Marnie Swedberg - Embracing Your Uniqueness
Marnie Swedberg's extraordinary journey reveals how embracing your uniqueness can transform challenges into strengths. As someone who struggled with dyslexia and couldn't read properly until adulthood, Marnie defied expectations to become an ac...
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Episode 91
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32:27
Ep. 90 - Nick Uzoni - Authentic Leadership Matters
What happens when you leave the security of corporate America to build something of your own? For Nick Uzzoni, this journey began with a leap of faith—moving from Michigan to Dallas with no job leads, sleeping on a stranger's floor, and slowly ...
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Episode 90
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32:01
Ep. 89 - Cindy Klassen - An Olympian's Unlikely Path
Life rarely follows our carefully constructed plans, as Olympic speed skater Cindy Klassen discovered when her dream of competing in women's hockey was derailed. What followed instead was an unexpected journey to Olympic glory in a sport she in...
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Episode 89
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35:51
Ep. 88 - Rob Chung - Finding Purpose Through Listening
Rob Chung shares his journey from Christian school graduate to corporate retail leader, revealing how purposeful listening and genuine care became the foundation of his leadership approach. He discusses pivotal moments that shaped his impact on...
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Episode 88
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25:04
Ep. 87 - Brent & Celeste Trickett - The Art of Working Together: Navigating Marriage and Leadership
What happens when your spouse becomes your colleague? For Brent and Celeste Trickett, National Directors of Family Life Canada, navigating this complex dynamic has been both challenging and deeply rewarding. With refreshing honesty, they reveal...
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Episode 87
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24:26
Ep. 86 - Josh Erb - Building Tomorrow's Leaders
Josh Erb takes us behind the scenes of Soul Edge Ministries, revealing how a bold decision at age 19 launched him into a lifetime of developing Christian leaders through adventure and mentorship. Instead of pursuing engineering, Josh and his tw...
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Episode 86
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33:59
Ep. 85 - David Smith - Pivots and Purpose
Dave Smith, an award-winning executive coach with decades of organizational leadership experience, shares his journey through multiple career pivots and how they shaped his understanding of success and leadership impact. He explores how his fai...
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Episode 85
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Ep. 84 - Adam Babineau - When Success Isn't Enough
What happens when you achieve everything you thought would bring happiness but still feel empty inside? Adam Babineau knows this journey all too well.Adam stepped into real estate at just 19 years old after a vivid dream pointed him tow...
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Episode 84
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Ep. 83 - Andrew Denysov - What Crisis Teaches Us About True Leadership
What does leadership look like when air raid sirens could interrupt your workday at any moment? From his office in Lviv, Ukraine, Andrew Denysov shares how leading a global technology company amid war has transformed his understanding of resili...
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Episode 83
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37:12
Ep. 82 - Elenee - Success Beyond the Awards
A captivating conversation with Elenee reveals the soul behind the ethereal voice that earned her a Juno nomination in contemporary Christian gospel. Elenee's perspective on success challenges conventional thinking. She deliberately se...
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Episode 82
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37:38
Ep. 81 - Dennis Allen - Stop Chasing Success
What if everything we've been taught about leadership success is backwards? Dennis Allen, former F-15 fighter pilot and six-time CEO specializing in corporate turnarounds, delivers a provocative challenge to leaders everywhere: stop chasing suc...
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Episode 81
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29:37
Ep 80 - Anita Kandera - Leaders Need to Be Better Listeners
Resilience, active listening, and humility emerge as universal leadership qualities in this enlightening conversation with Anita Kandera, a marketing consultant and entrepreneur from Croatia. Drawing from her experience working across European ...
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Episode 80
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28:30
Ep. 79 - David Town - Don't Mistake Presence for Performance
After climbing the corporate ladder at companies like Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart, David found himself trapped in the pursuit of bigger titles and salaries – working long hours while his wife raised their four young children. Everything chan...
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Episode 79
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31:01
Ep. 78 - Fred Hill - How a Failed Political Bid Led to Ministry
Fred Hill never imagined his 30-year engineering career would lead to becoming a chaplain for politicians, yet that's exactly where listening to spiritual prompting took him. As a chaplain at the legislature, Fred offers a rare window into the ...
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Episode 78
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37:42
Ep. 77 - George Krahn - How an $8,000 Mistake Built a Stronger Business
George Krahn's path from working on a factory floor to founding his successful marketing agency, Proven Results, offers a masterclass in finding your niche and leading with purpose. After progressing through roles in production, quality control...
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Episode 77
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