The Working Well Podcast

#016 - 4 Simple Pillars to Better Performance at Work and Life

#015 - Redefining HR, Wellbeing and Business (with Special Guest Rod Miller)

In this episode, our guest is Rodney Miller. Rod is the president and CEO for CPHR Alberta, a not-for-profit organization representing over 6,000 members within the human resources community in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In his role, Rod is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, advocacy for the profession and overseeing the standards for the CPHR designation in the region. Rod’s career began in the pharmaceutical biotech industry. He then led the Calgary operation for an international recruitment firm building an award winning organization while driving culture change.

Prior to his current role he led the corporate development organization at a large post-secondary institution where he and his team led the implementation of workforce development across the globe, including projects in Angola, Australia, equatorial, Guinea, Kazakhstan, and Mexico. Rod holds undergraduate degrees in zoology and economics, along with an MBA in leadership and stragety. In addition, Rod is a holder of the CPHR, designation and chartered member of CPHR, Alberta.

#014 - The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership Communication (with Special Guest Lindsay Lapaquette)

In this episode, our guest is Lindsay Lapaquette. She works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former speech language pathologist with a master’s of applied science, Lindsay harnesses, her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent of two neurodivergent children and the premature loss of both of her parents. Along with an unquenchable thirst for learning Lindsay brings to her work extensive experience in emotional regulation, trauma informed deescalation, collaborative problem solving mindfulness, cultural proficiency, and non-violent communication.

She is passionate about helping people foster a deeper connection to both themselves and others.

#013 - Wellness and the Evolution of the HR Leader (with Special Guest Michelle Berg)

In this episode, our guest is Michelle Berg. She is the Chief Visionary Officer at Elevated HR and employee experience agency located in Calgary, Alberta.

Since 2010, Michelle and her team of nine have supported over 500 companies internationally with various people and culture program initiatives. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling psychology, with the desire to help organizations sort out their issues in a group therapy setting.

And if Michelle's learned anything from this pandemic organizations are certainly struggling with communication. She is a DISC-certified facilitator and has held her charter professional in human resources designation since 2005, she facilitates and develops course curriculum in both employee experience and leadership development with the goal of making work suck less.

#012 - Beyond Industry: Wellness and Leadership (with Special Guest Shane Wenzel)

In this episode, our guest is Shane Wenzel, President of the Shane Homes Group of Companies and the namesake. As an industry leader, Shane’s responsibilities include strategic direction for the companies. Policy advice for the building industry through Build Calgary and political involvement through the Alberta enterprise group on the economy.

Shane’s background in sales and marketing comes from growing up with two entrepreneurial parents, Cal and Edith and years participating in a business advisory group. On the personal side, Shane is a bit of a tech junkie and social media influencer on various platforms. He’s also part of the LGBTQ community.

#011 - Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellness (with Special Guest Tina Varughese)

Today’s guest on the Working Well Podcast is Tina Varughese. Named one of Canada’s top 10 notable speakers by Ignite Magazine, Tina cleverly tackles hot button topics like diversity and inclusion in today’s complex climate. Tina’s work has been featured in the Toronto Star, TSN, CBC eye-opener, Adrenaline Magazine and Alberta venture. Clients include Pfizer Canada, Kraft-Heinz, Hockey Canada Hondai Canada, Canadian college of health leaders and Canada life. She’s the president of the Canadian association of professional speakers, Calgary chapter. She was recently appointed to McMaster University’s future of Canada project council. She has a strong professional background in immigration where she spearheaded international recruitment missions.

As well, she ran her own successful relocation and settlement from prior to speaking professionally. Tina has been the face of diversity, literally when she was chosen to be in Dove’s campaign. For real beauty, representing beauty in diversity. With two kids, five fish and one husband. She resides in Calgary where she recently took hip hop classes, but has opted instead to buy an oversized hoodie.

#010 - Workplace Wellbeing…A Personal Success Story and Cautionary Tale (with Special Guest Jim Trobec)

In this episode, our guest is Jim Trobec, Chief Operations Officer and senior consultant at Care Benefit Solutions. He is accountable for the execution and delivery of care’s brokering and consulting functions.

Jim and his team specialize in providing customized group insurance and retirement solutions for companies that want to optimize the cost benefit ratio of their employee benefits plans. His double bachelor of science degrees from the university of Calgary in actuarial science and pure mathematics, help them uncover new opportunity and value for his clients.

Jim also has an amazing story of his own health, fitness, and wellness journey and how it positively transformed his life.

#009 - The Success-Energy Equation (with Special Guest Michelle Cederberg)

In this episode, we connect with Michelle Cederberg, an in-demand, speaker, author, coach, and consultant. For over 17 years certified speaking professional, Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success, and live a bigger life. 

#008 - Leadership and Wellness for Optimal Business Performance (with Special Guest Christine Dagenais)

In this episode, we are joined by Christine Dagenais. She is a sought-after leadership development expert author corporate speaker and was recently recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women.

Christine has coached hundreds of high-profile and top-performing leaders and has spoken at multiple leadership and executive development forums, delivering keynotes, including endurance leadership for the intervening phase of COVID-19.

#007 - Fuelling Greatness at Work - Part 2 of 2