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Cut Costs, Boost Profits: Top Tips for Entrepreneurs

July 4, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Finance 0:23:23

The newscast for entrepreneurs is all about savings. With all the talk about tariffs and the like, it seems that margins will take a hit. So for entrepreneurs the news is, how can we increase savings to offset lower margins. Today, we’re going to meet Mike Deboer, who is Franchise Development Advisor for Schooley Mitchell, a partner of Canada’s Entrepreneur and the leading cost reduction experts for entrepreneurs to use in Canada. Then we can go into the Top 10 reasons to manage your overheads and the proven benefits of doing this.

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Transforming Youth Mental Health Through Mentorship & Community

June 30, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Health and Wellness 0:16:56

Jamie Conroy is the beating heart of Orenda, an Alberta-based non-profit organization that promotes the mental health and well-being of youth, families, and individuals through a range of mentorship programs, workshops, and retreats. With a Bachelor of Education and 12 years of experience, Jamie has worked with youth and communities across various projects — from the Inspired Youth School Project to the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary, as well as the NHPCA, the Chamber of Okotoks, CBE, and the Foothills School Division. She is also certified in yoga and life coaching, and brings both depth and versatility to guiding people and building systems that make a lasting, positive impact. Guided by the principle of challenging and loving simultaneously, Jamie develops family- and community-driven programs that prioritize trust, safety, and connection. Through Orenda, she is helping create a world where personal and collective transformation, youth and family development, and community-building thrive.

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Helping transform the workplace

May 27, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting, Education, General 0:19:52

Sam Jenkins is the managing partner of Punchcard Systems, a digital transformation studio focused on transforming people, workplaces, and communities through technology. He has always believed that enriching people’s whole selves serves as a cornerstone to creating a better community. That’s why his entrepreneurial journey started as Co-Founder and CEO of Wellnext, a software startup focused on building technology for workplace wellness, and later as one of the founding team members of Startup Edmonton.

He has provided leadership and expertise to several organizations, including the boards of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation, as well as held governance roles with the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Sam’s commitment to his community led him to being named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine (2012), and in 2013 the University of Alberta recognized him with the Horizon Award as an outstanding young alumnus. Currently, Sam serves as Vice Chair of the Winspear Centre for Music, and is leading the facility’s 40,000 square foot expansion, including new performance venues, classrooms, and creative spaces.

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#TechForGood #DigitalLeadership #StartupCommunity #YEGBusiness #SocialImpact

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What makes a good leader

May 22, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting, Education, General 0:24:11

Andrew Brooks, CPA, ICD.D, BBA
Executive Leader | Fractional CEO | Board Director | Strategic Advisor |Speaker

Andrew Brooks is a respected executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience leading organizations through transformation, growth, and transition. As the founder of Had To Holdings Ltd., he provides fractional CEO and executive advisory services to companies across Canada and internationally.

He began his relationship with Waiward as a fractional CEO before becoming its President and CEO, and has held similar leadership roles with the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and Flint Transfield Services.

Andrew’s early international experience in Nigeria helped shape his global perspective and culturally informed leadership style.

Today, he serves as Vice Chair of the Calgary Drug Treatment Court, a board member of The Future of Energy Global Summit and a director of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, where he supports corporate and economic development with cross-cultural collaboration.

As a public speaker, Andrew regularly shares insights on energy, leadership, organizational alignment, and navigating change. Whether on stage, on a panel or in the boardroom, he’s known for his solid integrity, loyalty, steady presence, and his belief that “everyone has a story.”

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Dating Disrupted: A Business That Brings People Together

May 7, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Communications, Education 0:32:39

Kavita is one of the world’s top dating psychology coaches for men and the founder of Dashing Date. Based in Montreal, she brings over 13 years of experience helping men navigate modern dating with confidence and success. She’s the resident dating expert on Breakfast Television and has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Global News.

Phone: +1 (514) 967-7818
Website: https://go.dashingdate.com/home
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitaajwani/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DashingDate/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashingdate/

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A mission of helping women solopreneurs

May 2, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting, Communications, Tech 0:19:32

The combination of getting fired shortly after a failed marriage made Vera Ilnyckyj feel like a complete failure, purposeless, disconnected and stuck.

She’s grateful for this challenging time because it was the start of discovering her purpose – helping other women get back on track after a major life change.

Ultimately, it led Vera to leave her corporate job and step into her business full time. While she had no training on how to run a business and no formal plan, what she did have was a deep desire to help and inspire others, create belonging, and empower people to take action towards their goals.

A major learning that Vera has had as an entrepreneur is the realization that intense inner work is required to step into a new version of yourself. As a result, she’s developed tools, resources and practices that support self-trust, confidence, resilience, mindset and intuition, along with strategies to support discipline, consistency, goal-setting, marketing, sales and business growth.

Today, Vera’s approach combines the spiritual and the material in order to create impact and income. Her mission is to help women solopreneurs live a genuine, fulfilled and positive life through their business. Vera believes we’re not meant to be on this journey alone which is why she’s committed to uplifting others in community – through her mastermind success collective, in-person and online workshops, retreats, speaking, her podcast, blogs, videos or social channels.

Learn more about Vera and her work: www.createyourbestchapter.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createyourbestchapter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@createyourbestchapter
Website: https://www.createyourbestchapter.com/

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Inside the Mind Behind Canada’s Boldest Tech Moves

April 16, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Tech 0:36:30

Joel Semeniuk has spent over 25 years helping organizations spark change through innovation. My mission? Making business transformation faster, smoother, and more effective. Joel is all about building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. As the Chief Strategy Officer at Communitech, he has the opportunity to reshape strategic direction, strengthen connections and help drive growth in Canada’s tech ecosystem. Joel has been part of some pretty cool initiatives like NATO DIANA and CAN Health, which help Canadian innovators tap into Canadian and global markets and opportunities. He also co-founded and scaled Imaginet in 1997. In 2008, he created an international venture studio targeting manufacturing, healthcare and transportation, partnered with accelerators worldwide, and advised a range of companies on adapting to fast-changing markets.

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Built a Law Firm from Scratch — Now He’s Helping Others

April 9, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Legal 0:24:33

After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Andrew Feldstein established Feldstein Family Law Group in 1994. The firm has now grown to include eleven Family Law lawyers and a strong, dynamic support staff. As the senior lawyer in the firm, Andrew makes it his personal goal to achieve optimal results for all Clients of the firm. Andrew’s passion for Family Law has directed his practice to focus exclusively on this area of law.

Andrew created the ‘Ask Andrew’ show, a one-hour, phone-in, question and answer show that is streamed live on to YouTube and Facebook. Callers can text, email, call, Facebook message or YouTube comment their questions. All of the questions are answered are answered for free.

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Stay Focused and Avoid the Shiny Object Trap as Entrepreneur

April 3, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Writing 0:24:56

Bianca Best is an award-winning thought leader, global Media executive, mother of four, inspiring speaker, highly credentialed coach and champion of graceful productivity. With her personal journey and decades of leadership experience (both entrepreneurially and within corporates), Bianca has developed proven big impact strategies that empower individuals and organisations to thrive. She is on a mission to eradicate the global burnout epidemic impassioned by the belief that work should be a joy not a struggle.

Her new book Big Impact Without Burnout shares eight transformative strategies to ensure ambitious women flourish without compromise. Say goodbye to modern life’s freneticism and embrace a glorious life of impact and fulfilment where at last success and peace beautifully coexist. The book is available at all major retailers or go to her website or you can go to YouTube and find out more.

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Helping executives move from reactionary to strategic thinking

March 24, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting 0:22:15

Shawn Gibson is Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development, and leads the Executive Strategy practice. As a former senior executive, startup founder and Professional Certified Coach, he possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics that leaders face in today’s competitive landscape. Known for his strategic mindset, deep business acumen and results-focused approach, Shawn guides leaders and organizations through strategy development, systems thinking, conflict management, change management and effective communication, ultimately unifying leadership teams to fulfill their entire vision.

In 2022, Shawn received the prestigious SupportHER Award from The Universal Women’s Network™️ in recognition of his dedication and support towards advancing women’s empowerment and equality. Since Shawn became Partner in 2021, Incito has also achieved notable recognition, including the Best Leadership Coaching Firm awarded by Acquisition International – Global Excellence Awards in April 2023.

Shawn is passionate about helping executives and founders lead with intention to strengthen their organizations and scale-up. He leads Incito’s strategic partnership with Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst Program to support over 105 businesses and empower more than 300 entrepreneurs and leaders. Shawn also serves as a volunteer mentor for Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta to support high-growth businesses in the community.

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