In the spirit of giving back, we revisit one of our most unique and impactful partnerships, Mission Possible, to explore how they have strategically integrated coaching into their employment readiness program to support those who are marginalized and experiencing poverty through a transition to gainful employment. On this episode, Chris Ward, Manager of Momentum, [...]
Kathryn Oliver invites Marj up to the 24th floor of Joey Restaurant Group’s head office in Vancouver BC to discuss both how Kathryn has supported creating a coaching culture at Joey’s as well as her personal journey with coaching. Kathryn Oliver As the former Manager of Training and Development for the JOEY Restaurant Group, [...]
Mission Possible’s Executive Director and Chief Empowerment Officer Matthew Smedley joins the podcast to discuss his journey partnering with Essential Impact and integrating coaching into his organization’s work on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Matt explores his personal journey with coaching and the learning he’s experienced along the way empowering economic development in one of Canada’s [...]
Former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategic Officer of CGIS Industrial Specialties, Lisa Woods joins the podcast to reflect on her experiences in leadership and how coaching has supported her along the way. Lisa Woods As a self described Jack of all trades and master of none, Lisa Woods began her career at the [...]
Ed Temple, PCC joins the podcast to share his journey into becoming a coach and facilitator and a few of the lessons he has learned along the way. Ed explores how adopting a coaching mindset has helped him overcome limitations, build stronger, supportive relationships and address conflict in business, life and at home with [...]
Essential Impact Founding Partner and Master Certified Coach (MCC) Carollyne Conlinn joins the podcast to discuss how coaching as applied to her life, leadership and well-being. Carollyne Conlinn As a Master Certified Coach, Carollyne brings over 25 years of business experience at the executive level to her clients. Since leaving her role as Vice [...]
Author Tracee Andrews, sits down with PCC coach and Essential Impact founding partner Dave Busse for a one-on-one coaching session. Dave helps Tracee focus and navigate through some of the challenges of publishing her book, Whispers on the Ocean, which tells the heart-wrenching story of how institutionalized bigotry has shaped Canada’s relationship with its [...]
Marj Busse is joined by Renee Ritskes - A women who despite being considered profoundly deaf since she was a young child found a way to shift her perspective and recognize how she could consider her lack of hearing a strength. Renee is a red-seal chef, a mentor and a coach who has built [...]
Marj Busse sits down with Essential Impact Associate Partner, Bruce Swan - a man of many talents. Together, they explore how taking a coach approach has influenced Bruce’s experiences in life and leadership. Bruce even shares the story of how he got Margaret Trudeau on the dance floor! Bruce Swan With over thirty years [...]
