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Kristen Harcourt is an Emotional Intelligence Expert and Leadership Catalyst who believes leadership starts from the inside out. On Inspirational Leadership, she brings you a blend of real-talk solo episodes and meaningful conversations with progressive CEOs, visionary HR leaders, and bold thinkers who are reimagining the world of work. If you’re ready to lead with more courage, connection, and impact — and create a workplace where people thrive — you’re in the right place. ⇢ Learn more at www.kristenharcourt.com
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
A Better Way to Develop and Retain Top Talent with Dave Hutchinson
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dave Hutchinson, the President of Cause Leadership Inc. Since entering the recruitment field in 1997, Dave has successfully placed senior-level candidates with a broad spectrum of organizations in the charitable sector. He builds relationships with a long-term view for the advantage of clients and candidates alike and is sought out as a source of information for those interested in a career in the sector. His involvement in the not for profit sector manifests itself in his personal and professional life. With over a decade of experience in board governance roles, he continues to serve as a volunteer board member in the sector. He is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Greater Toronto Chapter).
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/RethinkingTalentManagement

Monday Aug 10, 2020
Employee First Leadership with Alysha M. Campbell
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Alysha M. Campbell. Alysha is an accomplished and respected Strategic HR Leader with a decade of experience that encompasses all facets of Human Resource Management. From executing successful multi-million dollar workforce recruitment and optimization projects to spearheading employee culture initiatives, Alysha has truly seen and done it all in the HR space. Her passion for the industry has led her to start her own HR Consultancy and Strategy agency - CultureShift HR.
As Founder of CultureShift HR, Alysha uses her business acumen to help companies utilize and engage their best talent while creating purposeful work environments that help businesses grow and thrive. Within Alysha’s business practices, she encourages companies to embrace the “Employee First” philosophy that focuses on shifting the culture dynamics and encouraging recognition of positive results and behaviours. Ultimately this leads to greater employee engagement, customer service and recurring revenue allowing clients to stay competitive in their respective industry and labour market.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/AlyshaMCampbell

Monday Jul 27, 2020
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader with Jamelle Lindo
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Jamelle Lindo. Jamelle is an emotional intelligence leadership coach, trainer and speaker with over 11 years of diverse learning and development experience. He has worked with thousands of professionals across Canada to help them ‘level-up’ through the practical application of emotional intelligence and mindfulness-based strategies.
Jamelle is certified in EQ-i 2.0 - the world’s leading assessment tool for measuring emotional intelligence - and he uses this to establish a scientifically valid benchmark to begin a leader’s development journey. He has published several thought leadership pieces on Forbes.com and is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council, an invite-only organization for successful business coaches. Jamelle is driven to empower leaders to become their best selves and in so doing, achieve the kind of business success that makes the world a better place.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/JamelleLindo

Monday Jul 13, 2020
How to Make Work Awesome with Pam Ross
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Pam Ross. After more than a dozen years in HR and training leadership roles, Pam quit the corporate world with a mission to improve people’s lives by making work awesome.
As a speaker, Pam shares facts, personal stories and examples of how cutting edge leaders and organizations are pushing the boundaries on how work is managed. Pam’s contagious enthusiasm and focus on action leaves audiences ready to make positive change.
Her company, Blue Rebel Works, provides leadership and culture development for growing organizations who want to humanize work. Participants in Blue Rebel workshops leave inspired to try something new, to achieve their potential, and to make a positive impact on those around them. Their programs have a proven track record for increasing trust, communication and team effectiveness.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/MakeWorkAwesome

Monday Jun 29, 2020
Leadership that Matters with Drew Dudley
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Drew Dudley. Called one of the most inspirational TED speakers in the world, Drew is on a mission to help people unlearn some dangerous lessons about leadership.
As the founder and chief catalyst of Day One Leadership, he has helped top organizations around the world increase their leadership capacity. His clients have included McDonald’s, American Express, JP Morgan Chase, the United Way, and more than 100 colleges and universities.
Prior to this, Drew spent eight years as the director of one of Canada’s largest leadership development programs at the University of Toronto. Drew is also the bestselling author of This is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters. It debuted at #6 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. As a speaker, Drew has delivered keynotes to more than 250,000 people across five continents. His TED talk “Everyday Leadership (The Lollipop Moment)” was voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time”.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/06/30/leadership-that-matters-with-drew-dudley/

Monday Jun 15, 2020
The Importance of Empathy in Leadership with Alain Hunkins
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
"Leadership is not about a job title, power or control, it's about a relationship forged on connection"
► For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Alain Hunkins. Alain is a sought-after leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His recent book, CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders launched as the #1 Bestselling New Release in Business Communication on Amazon. Over his twenty-year career, Alain has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. Alain has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including teambuilding, conflict management, communication, peak performance, innovation, engagement, and change. Alain also serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education and has published over 400 articles on leadership.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/06/16/the-importance-of-empathy-in-leadership-with-alain-hunkins/

Monday Jun 01, 2020
Challenging the Status Quo at Work with Jane Watson
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
How do we improve remote work, foster organizations built on participatory leadership and prevent sexual harassment?
► For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Jane Watson. Jane is the Senior Director, People Partners at Klick, Founder of the Aperta Project, and a Master's candidate in Concordia's Human Systems Intervention program. Over the last 15 years, she's worked with companies in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, including regional and national leadership roles in Human Resources, and a role on the executive leadership team of an innovative, fully remote tech start-up. She writes about organizations, culture, and the changing nature of work at TalentVanguard.com
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/06/02/challenging-the-status-quo-at-work-with-jane-watson/

Monday May 18, 2020
Embracing Your Rebel Soul with Shelley Paxton
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
How do you become the Chief Soul Officer of your life?
► For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Shelley Paxton. Shelley has been seen in PBS, Forbes, CBS, CW, and Thrive Global, she is an author, international speaker, & transformational coach. She can best be summed up as a burnout fighter and fire re-igniter who is rebelling for rewriting the traditional script of success starting with her new book, SOULBBATICAL: A Corporate Rebel's Guide To Finding Your Best Life.
Shelley spent 26 years as a highly regarded marketing and advertising executive, stewarding some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald’s, and AOL and walked away from it all to launch her own company, Soulbbatical and become the Chief Soul Officer of her own life. Her mission is to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize their greatest purpose and potential.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/05/19/embracing-your-rebel-soul-with-shelley-paxton/

Monday May 04, 2020
Increasing Your Emotional Resilience with Karlyn Percil
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Karlyn Percil. Karlyn is a Certified Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Life Coach with a particular focus on Diversity, Inclusion, Workplace Wellness and Belonging. She is the CEO of of KDPM Consulting Group INC and the Founder of The SisterTalk Group Leadership and Wellness Academy. Karlyn is a former bank executive, who has dedicated her career to helping companies identify problem areas, known as "Elephant Stories," that may interfere with an organization’s inclusion and human optimization goals.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/05/05/increasing-your-emotional-resilience-with-karlyn-percil/

Monday Apr 20, 2020
How to Be a Great Boss with Peter Economy
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Peter Economy. Peter is the bestselling author of Managing for Dummies (more than 600,000 copies sold globally) and is The Leadership Guy at INC.COM who averages more than 500,000 page views a month for his more than 1,500 columns published to date. He routinely works with C-level executives, executive coaches, and business consultants worldwide. His new book, Wait I’m the Boss?!? - The Essential Guide for New Managers to Succeed from Day One is a go-to guide for anyone in their first management position, those who are aspiring to lead an organization or the experienced leader who is looking to brush up on their skills.
⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/04/21/how-to-be-a-great-boss-with-peter-economy/