Women Who Lead - Lesley Southwick-Trask: Recent Episodes
Lesley Southwick-Trask
Women Who Lead is about women who charge (or nudge, or stumble) forward with courage, imagination and ideas, making decisions or taking actions along the path. It’s about us, but if your charging days have not yet begun, perhaps this show will help you take the first step.
Women Who Lead challenge the status quo, perhaps in a major corporation, perhaps by challenging the dress code at their child’s school or perhaps by addressing the Supreme Court about equal pay. We may walk or run or fight against a disease, or for a principle, or for a people, or the land and the earth. Or we may decide at the age of 82 to show up at the next family get-together with pink hair.
We hope to stimulate discussion, sometimes through interviews and sometimes by rolling around an idea or issue ourselves. It could be something in the news, or something we saw at the movies or on Netlfix or something that happened at the grocery store. Who knows.
We truly live in the time of Wonder Women who in a million ways, large and small, are leading, inventing and transforming our society. She is all of us, and we will move together – to equality, to change, to the future. Welcome aboard.
Michelle Duval is a global expert in the traits that determine entrepreneurial success. Her research is comprehensive; and many of her insights are surprising. She has formulated her findings into a truly amazing tool- Fingerprintforsuccess.com. Listen in as we explore some of the highlights of what makes and breaks our entrepreneurial future.
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This week, Jae Peacock and I take on the case of James Damore –the now infamous engineer whose internal memo has triggered wrongful dismissal action, class action suits, and a media maelstrom. Maybe he has released a deep truth that no-one, including Google, wants to be known.
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No matter what generation you identify with, we all are in the same global polarization that is affecting our society, community, workplace and our lives. Join me this week as Dr. Christine McDougall and i explore the raw reality that is underpinning our economic schism that lives within us and our life on this planet.
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It used to be quite spicy to let people know you had a “gig”- meaning you had a musical performance coming up. Today it is how a rapidly increasing number of us make our living. This week, Jae and I take on this changing lifestyle and peel back what it takes to play in this […]
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Join me this week with my guest Heather Wilde, a unicorn whisperer (coach and mentor) to the billion dollar technology industry, columnist for Inc and Forbes Magazines, TEDx speaker and Co-Founder and CTO of ROCeteer.com and TWIPTRIPS. As one for the four top speakers in the world regarding anticipatory design (the programming that enables the likes […]
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If a woman says that another woman looks good for her age – do we consider it a sexist comment? We know for sure if Donald Trump does, we immediately sound the media horn as yet another example of his demeaning sexist deposition towards women. Are both parties guilty of sexism?. Listen in to this […]
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Have you ever wondered where the Swiffer and Wet Jet came from? Wonder no longer as we go behind the scenes of the woman who helped create these products and the techniques she used to solve a problem that women never knew they had. This week’s guest is Noelle Dye, a masterful product designer, who […]
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My guest this week has walked the catwalks of London, New York and Paris. In one of the world’s most competitive and deadly industries, Cassie’s shot to stardom started at 14 years of age. Listen in to my interview with a leader whose peak came at 18 – along with the consequences that have left […]
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This week I have America’s Turnaround Man –Patrick Rettig as my guest. (therettigcorporation.com ) With over 800 successful turnarounds under his belt (from insolvency to profitability), this tell-it-like-it-is master has much to say about female leaders facing tough challenges in business. Join me as Patrick highlights how women hold the competitive edge when it comes to […]
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Stress is a common reality is today’s world. But why? Contrary to common opinion, it is not simply a matter of the increasing amount of “stuff” with which we are dealing. It actually has to do with our belief systems, thoughts, memories and feelings. Liz Davies, senior mental health practitioner, hypnotherapist and wellbeing coach with […]
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If you want to find out how my guest this week, Heather Wilde, cracked open the computer technology industry to become one of the very few women with access to the billion-dollar club of tech players – then this week’s show is a must for you. Heather is both the CTO of ROCeteer (roceteer.com), an […]
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My guest this week is Christianne Boudreeau, mother of Damien Clairmont. On January 14th, 2014, Christianne’s 22 year old son was executed by the Free Syrian Army, as a terrorist member of the jihadist group – Islamic State (IS). Listen to find out how this social change advocate turned shock, grief and horror into a […]
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Ever thought about how Rational Living could be the key to your success as a leader? Well wonder no more. My guest this week is John Vespasian, an expert and author of seven books including “The 10 Principles of Rational Living” (2012), “Rational Living, Rational Working: How to Make Winning Moves When Things Are Falling […]
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This week I am exploring the Seasons of Change that we as leaders (as well as humans) evolve through as we embrace and move through changing scenarios. We start off in the Fall where we have inklings of change coming, then into the winter where we undertake deep thinking and soul searching, into Spring where […]
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My guest this week is Mary Ellen Southwick, Digital News Producer for the Calgary Herald (Post Media). Over the decade since she graduated with her degree in journalism, Mary Ellen has witnessed one of the most revolutionary periods in the history of her profession. In 10 short years, this journalist has gone from local newspaper […]
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Today my guest is Hilary Van Welter a prominent player in social change that integrates environmental and economic solutions. Hilary leads numerous teams with mixed genders, generations and race. In today’s show Hilary and I share a car ride and a dynamic conversation on the labels we use to define gender and generation in the […]
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Have you ever wondered what differentiates real fast trackers from the rest of the pack? Listen in to my show this week as Rebecca Penty, Energy Reporter for Bloomberg (global financial news provider) shares with us her formula for successful career building. Her strategy is about to take her from Canada’s oil and gas capital, Calgary […]
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At 26, my guest this week, Molly Connor, is on her way to becoming the next generation of women who lead. As the Account Executive for the Greater Halifax Partnership, Molly champions the development and growth of rural businesses. As one of 50 Fellows for Venture For Canada (selected out of 1700+ applicants) this emerging […]
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If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing […]
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My guest this week is Annabel Slaight – a women whose leadership matches her dreams. As the co-founder of OWL, Chickadee, Chirp and Tree House Family magazines, Owl Books and Owl TV, Annabel spearheaded a new paradigm of igniting and enlightening children in their discovery of the outdoors and wildlife. In her current role as Founding […]
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In Part 2 of my interview with Pierre Belanger, we go deeper into the patterns of human experience that emerge when we face life changing decisions. Listen in as Pierre and I explore the choice,s impact and dynamics of the journey we take to find our true essence. You can find out more about Pierre […]
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My guest this week is Pierre Belanger, an international life guide and advisor. As a man of wise counsel, Pierre is definitely not your typical psychologist, life skills trainer, or theoretical inquisitor into your successes and failures. Rather, Pierre uses the Tarot as his map through which he uncovers invisible perspectives on the human experience. […]
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My guest this week is Canadian author, Crystal Fletcher (www.crystalfletcher.com). In her first novel, Beauty Beneath the Banyan, Crystal weaves the stories of six independent characters: three males killed by war and three women coming to terms with their own past and current aspirations. This intriguing writer captures our hearts and minds with the jarring […]
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If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing […]
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In January 2017, my guest this week, Eirliani Abdul Rahman will be the first Singaporean woman to walk to the South Pole. She will cover over 1100km pulling a 60kg sled full of her equipment and supplies. Listen to her story as we explore the passion that is driving her expedition – child sexual abuse. […]
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Hilary Van Welter is the real thing – a true leader in her field. Her specialized arena is getting people to change the way they “see”, think about and take action on complex issues facing our society. You will not want to miss how Hilary, CEO of Ascentia (www.ascentia.ca) has not only shaped public policy; […]
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Simply fantasizing about ruling your sphere of influence will do little to bring it to life. It takes a distinct set of skills and unwavering determination to rock the world. My guest this week, Trish Bishop, is an expert in what it takes to dominate one’s field and lead a rock star team. Trish, theDirector […]
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Tim Merry is an international change leader extraordinaire. While many modern leaders see themselves as “change leaders”; very few can account for the large-scale collaborative ventures Tim has led to bring about significant economic and social change. The relational and creative nature of his leadership style is one to which female leaders are not only […]
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Suzanne Ameche is the founder and CEO of American made Make Be-Leaves – a 33-year-old corporation specializing in creating world leading artificial flowered and landscape environments. (www.makebe-leaves.com) Six years ago, Suzie’s business hit a crisis that would force her to make some of the toughest decisions faced by any leader. Listen in as Suzie tells […]
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This week in Part 2 of our Business Turnaround Series, my guest is Julie Rothgeb – the financial wizard in the Rettig team. Julie is their solvency expert and all round operational driver when it comes to taking a CEO and his/her organization from crisis to performance. (therettigcorporation.com) Lesley Southwick-Trask
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Maureen Metcalf is an expert in her field – helping leaders to innovate their leadership. (www.metcalf-associates.com) With technology catapulting us into a new reality every day – what do we as leaders do to keep pace in terms of innovating our approach to leading others? Listen in to my conversation with Maureen – an international […]
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My guest this week is Jane Del Piero – an accomplished healer, medicine woman and modern day shaman. Jane is the co-founder of LuvLight Alternative Health Care & Pharmacy (luvlight.net) where she works with people from all over the world in their discovery of vitality, power and true purpose. Listen in as we explore how […]
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This week I have America’s Turnaround Man –Patrick Rettig as my guest. (therettigcorporation.com ) With over 800 successful turnarounds under his belt (from insolvency to profitability), this tell-it-like-it-is master has much to say about female leaders facing tough challenges in business. Join me as Patrick highlights how women hold the competitive edge when it comes to […]
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Fashion and Oscars. These are two words my guest this week knows a great deal about. Lisa Drader-Murphy is the owner and operator of the Turbine and Lisa Drader-Murphy fashion labels (www.Turbine.ca) as well as the Hollywood Editor For Story of Fashion Magazine (www.storyoffashion.com). Listen in to find out how this award winning designer, business […]
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My guest this week is Rebecca Hall Gruyter, host of VoiceAmerica’s Empowering Women, Transforming Lives radio show and Network Director of VoiceAmerica’s Women’s Radio and TV Channels. Rebecca and I explore why women struggle to become visible in the pursuit of their purpose and how we can overcome this reluctance to being seen. Listen in […]
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Millennials, Generation X, Baby Boomer are generational labels, each of which brings specific characteristics to mind. They are indeed stereotypes used by organizational leaders, product developers, and marketing gurus to create products. employment strategies, marketing pitches and so much more. But are they accurate, or even appropriate for determining such critical features associated with organizational […]
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Achieving more influence and impact as leaders does not just happen. Wanting to be more powerful or decisive is just that – a wish. Wishing so, does not make it so. What does is the recognition that what we are doing right now is not producing the results we want. And then, it is up […]
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Have you ever wondered why certain colours stimulate your sense of trust while others make you want to run in the opposite direction? Research into colour psychology tells us a great deal about how colour affects us, especially as leaders wishing to engage and influence others. This is one of the innovative tools used by […]
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My guest this week is Marilyn Schlitz, Ph.D. – an award winning writer and film maker. You will definitely want to tune in if you have any interest in finding out not only how to access your own deepest wisdom, but also that of others when it comes to collaboration, decision making, and communicating. Marilyn’s […]
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Melanie Love left her prestigious, top paying position as an international oil and gas analyst in Canada’s largest independent brokerage to start up Front Room (morefrontroom.com), “a Canadian made clothing line for your girlfriends with big boobs. “Armed with her experience as a frustrated customer and her knack for numbers, Melanie took her education (economics […]
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My guest this week is Heather Ostertag – a recipient of the Order of Canada for her outstanding contribution to the development of this country’s music industry. Listen to her leadership strategy as she went about building a national infrastructure for discovering, developing and showcasing Canadian artists, the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Jan Arden, Crash […]
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Trish Bishop dominates her field – that of information technology transformation and adoption. As a masterful project/program lead, she has been at the helm of hundreds of multi-year, multi million-dollar information technology installations. She is indeed a modern day warrior equipped with superior skills in helping people find their inner Rock Star- their high performance […]
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Here we are…perched on the edge of 2016. For many of us, this is a time for resolutions. What if we, Women Who Lead, were to resolve to identify and let go of all that we believe, think and feel that may have undermined us consciously and unconsciously in 2015 so as to open the […]
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My conversation this week is with Kirsten Eastwood – a committed business woman who has successfully brought several products and services to market. Our discussion focuses on what it takes for women to make it in the entrepreneurial world. Kirsten definitely has infinite wisdom in this area – both as an entrepreneur herself, as well […]
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What if we were to bring the voices of 12 amazing change masters together to discover their collective mandate for Women Who Lead- their combined “song” so to speak for powerful influence? This week you will find out as my guest, Hilary Van Welter works her magic to uncover the deep messaging and connected melodies […]
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What does it take to be recognized as one of 100 most influential leaders of 2015 by EBW – “Empowering A Billion Women”, along with the likes of Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, Marissa Mayer, and Sheryl Sandberg? Well my guest this week, Vicki Saunders knows. She was asked to join this esteemed group of women […]
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This week’s program brings you into the studio of Donna Hiebert, a multi award-winning artist for her sculpture, artifacts and jewelry. Donna’s deeply imbedded spirit of creation opens up new channels for communicating deeply hidden realities that we as leaders choose to overlook in our chaotic world as well as the edges of what is […]
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This week my guest is Andrea Blackie, an award winning publisher whose passion lives at the edge of scientific breakthroughs. As co-founder and editor of Param Media (Parammedia.com), Andrea and her colleagues bring together pioneers from disparate fields of science – biology, neurology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in combination with ancient Greek philosophers to undertake […]
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What do you get when you mix the marketer responsible for 3M’s Power brand “Post-it” notes with an awarded “Leader of the Year” and a renowned master of innovation? You get my guest this week Kathy Manners. Not only does this high octane leader have other numerous awards under her belt – Kathy has also […]
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Sometimes you come across in your life a magical human being…one who speaks with a true authenticity that you had pined for but never actually experienced – well that is my guest this week – Sarah MacLaren, the Executive Director of LOVE – Leave Out Violence Everywhere – http://novascotia.leaveoutviolence.org/. Please listen…and find in your soul […]
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My conversation this week is with Kirsten Eastwood – a committed business woman who has successfully brought several products and services to market. Our discussion focuses on what it takes for women to make it in the entrepreneurial world. Kirsten definitely has infinite wisdom in this area – both as an entrepreneur herself, as well […]
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If you want to find out how one woman can change the world – listen to this week’s program and the extraordinary Bliss Browne. Bliss, as a mother of three young children, was simultaneously working as a senior banker, operating on several boards while ministering as an Episcopal priest–when she began the process of birthing […]
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In this week’s show, we take a slightly different path – this time on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. It was during one night this fall that I had the privilege to sit beside Jelka Klun, a former judge in Slovenia. Jelka, had started her working career in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and […]
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Tim Merry is an international change leader extraordinaire. While many modern leaders see themselves as “change leaders”; very few can account for the large-scale collaborative ventures Tim has led to bring about significant economic and social change. The relational and creative nature of his leadership style is one to which female leaders are not only […]
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Fearlessness – that is the code by which our guest Trisha Pope has lived her life. An adventurer from childhood, Trisha challenged the odds by rising beyond her welfare childhood to becoming the co-founder of the leading global brand (Spice Box) in the “how-to” kit publishing world. Discover her leadership secrets for running three successful […]
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It takes determination, focus, skill and just plain grit to become a four time National Champion in the highly competitive field of figure skating and then go on to become ranked in World Figure Skating competitions. That’s the story of Asa Van Welter’s (Peerson) journey to peak performance under enormous pressure. Hear how she has now translated her crucial, core skills of leadership to become a […]
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So you’ve worked up the corporate ladder to Vice President only to be told by your male CEO that you will never be considered for his job. That is exactly what happened to our guest, Chris Power, current CEO of the prestigious Canadian Patient Safety Institute. Listen to how Chris overcame this and other obstacles to become a member of the Hall of Fame for both […]
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