Inspiring Leaders: Leadership Stories with Impact

Listen to learn the 3 beacons of effective communication that lead to quicker and better results. Lucille Ossai is a strong advocate for effective communication skills. She is passionate about helping professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders hone their communication skills so that they excel in careers and boost business results. As the founder and editor of the award-winning Rethinking Business Communications Blog, her blog is ranked among the top 30 communications blogs on the web by Feedspot. It has also been named a top business communication blog by Business First Impressions. Lucille is the communication coach at the globally ranked Lagos Business School in Nigeria, where she facilitates sessions on communication in open seminars, as well as provides communications support for full-time MBA students and executive MBA participants. In her private ventures, she brings her wealth of experience in blogging, lecturing, coaching and training, to deliver effective communication services for individual and corporate clients. LINKS Lucille Ossai's website: https://www.LucilleOssai.com Lucille Ossai's Communications Blog: https://www.LucilleOssai.com/blog Lucille Ossai on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6nlSUQeKL8Arvzk7VylpA Lucille Ossai on LinkedIn: http://ng.linkedin.com/in/lucilleossaiCommunicationsPro Lucille Ossai on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lucilleossai Lucille Ossai on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/lucilleossai

"Any day above ground is a good day" We all like to imagine our own happily ever after but in reality, significant challenges can occur in anyone's life. It's how we deal with challenges that matters. At 19, Johanne Brennan married into what turned out to be a notorious Caribbean crime family and a manipulative, abusive relationship. After 17 major surgeries and numerous attempts at reconciliation, Johanne returned to Canada in 2005, fighting for child custody and regaining control of her life. In this episode of Inspiring Leaders, Johanne relates some of the strategies and tactics that helped her get through unimaginable trauma and challenges to help others who may also encounter trauma. In her new book "How To Thaw Your Frozen Feet" she helps people find acceptance, self-love and find your authentic self and potential We dedicate this episode to everyone who has, or is, going through trauma to remind you that there is hope and a deep well of resilience and resolve within all of us. Join us on this journey today. LINKS Johanne Brennan on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/howtothawyourfrozenfeet Johanne Brennan on Instagram @thawyourfrozenfeet Johanne Brennan on Facebook @thawyourfrozenfeet Johanne Brennan's Email [email protected] Book: "How To Thaw Your Frozen Feet" http://www.thawyourfrozenfeetbook.com

"Senior Leadership is dying for someone to pick up the ball and solve a problem" Dave Stachowiack founded Coaching for Leaders in 2011. He was named in Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015 and have also been featured in U.S. News & World Report. He has been at the intersection of business and education throughout his career. Dave is a Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles and has led training programs for top organizations like the Northrop Grumman Corporation, US Air Force, Boeing, and University of California. "You can have everything in life that you want, if you will just help others get what they want" Dave has been recognized multiple times with international business awards by Dale Carnegie Training. His credentials include a doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University, certificated facilitator with Dale Carnegie, and a Coach U graduate. He has taught years of graduate courses in leadership and education at Vanguard University and serves on the board of the Global Center for Women & Justice. He is also co-hosts the Ending Human Trafficking podcast. LINKS Dave on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/davestachowiak Dave on Twitter https://twitter.com/DaveStachowiak Coaching For Leaders Website coachingforleaders.com

"There is no greater ROI than the investment in developing your employees" Nobody knows this more than the top-ranked Executive Coach, Terry Lipovski. Over the last two decades he has helped organizational leaders around the world maximize their impact, inspire action and improve organizational performance by helping busy leaders to coach their direct reports. Does this work? Companies with Career Development programs have 250% higher productivity, 13% better business results and enjoy an ROI of 7 times their initial investment. Moreover, employees who receive coaching are 86% more likely to stay, and 99% of them are happy with the coaching they receive. With a unique background in both occupational psychology and corporate leadership, Terry has served in leadership roles at Apple, Bell and Rogers, and as a Board Director. He has worked with clients in over 20 countries. including Microsoft, HP, GE, Tesco, Enbridge, TD, Air Canada and the Government of Canada. As an Certified Masteries Coach with the International Association of Coaching, Terry specializes in team building, engagement, strategy, relationships, executive presence and presenting skills. Join us on this episode of Inspiring Leaders as we turn the tables on the show's original host as Dana Janzen interviews Terry Lipovski about the benefits of becoming a leader who coaches and develops their people. LINKS Terry Lipovski on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/terrylipovski Terry Lipovski on Twitter https://twitter.com/TerryLipovski Ubiquity Coaching Website www.ubiquity.coach.com Leadscape Learning Website http://www.leadscapelearning.com International Association of Coaching https://certifiedcoach.org

When your organization needs a new Executive, who are you going to call? For over 50 years, Odgers Berndtson has helped some of the world's biggest and best organizations find senior talent to drive their agendas. Susannah Crabtree is a Partner and Head of Odgers Berndtson's Ottawa office. She specializes in the recruitment of senior executives in the public and not-for-profit sectors. She is also a member of the firm's Leadership Practice and works with clients to assess and develop the leadership potential of their executives and high-potential talent. Before joining Odgers Berndtson, Susannah was an HR Consultant and Office Leader at Mercer Canada, and she worked for Aon Hewitt in Canada and the UK. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours from McGill University, specializing in Psychology and Mathematics, is a qualified actuary and a member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region as well as the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health. LINKS Susannah Crabtree on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/susannah-crabtree Susannah Crabtree's Email [email protected] Odgers Berndtson Website https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca

“The image has more power than the word” This week on the Inspiring Leaders Podcast we welcome back Mark Bowden, global expert on non-verbal communication. Check out this great, candid conversation between show host Terry Lipovski and repeat guest Mark Bowden to learn how to build trust and credibility as a leader through your body language. “What you say is not as important as how you say it.” Mark Bowden is a Toronto-based expert on body language. With two best selling books under his belt, Mark travels the world speaking to leaders and conferences on the importance on non-verbal communication, helping people to better appreciate the best practices of communicating with way more than just mere words. On this episode, Mark talks about simple tactics that you can use to win people over quickly and efficiently, including the best practices for using your hands. Want more details? Check out the episode now and don’t forget to subscribe today. Brought to you by Ubiquity Coaching LINKS Mark Bowden on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/markbowden1 Mark Bowden on Twitter https://twitter.com/truthplane Mark Bowden’s Website Truthplane http://www.truthplane.com Presentations skills for leaders: Bit.ly/winningkeynote Ubiquity www.ubiquityleadership.com/podcast

Even more important than what you say is how you say it. Non-verbal communication can make or break a leader's credibility and reputation, so on today's episode of Inspiring Leaders, we've asked the international expert on non-verbal communication, Mark Bowden, to join us and share his take on those things that go unsaid. Mark Bowden is the #1 Body Language Professional in the world. He is a sought-after keynote speaker internationally and president of the National Communication Coach Association of Canada. Mark trains groups and individuals on how to use their body language to stand out, win trust and gain credibility every time they communicate. As the founder of communication training company TRUTHPLANE® his clients include business people, teams, executives and World Leaders. He is a bestselling author of 3 books on the subject of body language and human behaviour including Winning Body Language. Mark is a Presentation Trainer for The Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA program, and ranked #1 in the world by The Economist. Join us for this insightful episode and learn how to inspire others though non-verbal communication. LINKS Mark Bowden on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/markbowden1 Mark Bowden on Twitter https://twitter.com/truthplane Mark Bowden's Website Truthplane http://www.truthplane.com Presentations skills for leaders: Bit.ly/winningkeynote

Influence is the cornerstone of leadership. On this episode we are introduced to a world-class executive coach from Toronto, Dana Janzen, who our regular listeners can look forward to hearing more from in future episodes. Dana Janzen is a seasoned leadership performance facilitator, certified executive coach and keynote speaker on the topic of leadership and influence. Her mission is to cure executives of accidental leadership blindness - the condition when leaders are oblivious to their derailing behaviours, blind spots and missed opportunities where they continue to operate in a false cozy culture where they keep doing what they have always done. On this episode, Dana walks us through a step by step process that she uses to guide organizational leaders to improve their ability to influence others. Dana describes the process of mapping out who to influence, becoming more proactive and intentional about when to approach them and also how to interact with them in an authentic, respectful manner. If you are someone who would like to improve your ability to influence others more effectively, listen closely as Dana Janzen shares invaluable tips, perspectives and best practices on this compelling episode. LINKS Dana Janzen on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/danajanzen Dana Janzen's Email [email protected] Coaching4Results Website coaching4results.ca

What if you could know everything without knowing anything? On today’s episode, Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi explains how this mental paradigm shift can powerfully improve your life and your career. Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi is a thought leader in leadership development, procurement, project management, and supply chain management. He co-developed the Best Value Approach through a 26-year global research effort. This groundbreaking model is the most licensed technology at Arizona State University in the past 20 years and has been tested on over 2,000 projects valued over $2 billion, with a 98% success rating and savings of 10-30% on all project costs. The global success of the Best Value Approach inspired Dr. Jacob to author the No-Influence Leadership Model, a radical approach to teaching leadership skills to students and professionals. This unique methodology empathizes that effective leadership is about understanding and aligning expertise without attempting to change or influence others. Dr. Jacob has taught this approach to over 8,000 management professionals, 1,500 college students, and 1,200 high school students. He has personally mentored over 150 students helping them use the No-Influence to develop lucrative careers and overcome personal instability. LINKS Jacob Kashiwagi on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jacobkashiwagi Jacob Kashiwagi’s Book “In Search of Truth” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGKQZ3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_x4F7BbGK04DCS Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc. http://ksm-inc.com Leadership Society of Arizona http://leadaz.org Jacob Kashiwagi’s Email [email protected]

Happy New Year to all our listeners - Thank you for your loyalty, your ears and your interest in becoming even better leaders! We are back with another season of shows, now bi-weekly and with Guest Hosts. Join us on the first and fifteenth of each month for interviews and perspectives with great leaders from around the world to help you become a more inspiring leader.