TCMP 14: Interview with Shaila Visser, Alpha Canada
Release Date: 09/23/2020
TCMP 24: Toni Nieuwhof
The Change Makers Podcast
Episode 24: It is no secret that quarantine has introduced a new level of stress on relationships. Our new reality includes staying in, makeshift home office spaces and families spending more time together. Whether you have been married for 20 years or 2, listen in to learn how to safeguard your relationship in these stressful times. Today Toni Nieuwhof, family law mediator and former divorce attorney, tells us about 3 relationship pitfalls to be mindful of during lockdown with your significant other.
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TCMP 23: Interview with Cheryl Nembhard
The Change Makers Podcast
Our guest this episode is Cheryl Nembhard. Cheryl is one of the co-host of the television show, See Hear Love. However, she is also an international speaker, creator and advocate for at risk youth and women. During this year, racial inequalities have been brought to the top of everyone’s attention and the world is waiting and watching for a response from the church. Cheryl urges non-black faith leaders to speak up.
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TCMP 22: Interview with Michael Messenger, World Vision Canada & Allison Alley, Compassion Canada
The Change Makers Podcast
Episode 22: Join in on Ellen’s conversation with Allison Alley, CEO of Compassion Canada and Michael Messenger, President of World Vision Canada. Everything about COVID-19 has been magnified for those who are deeply in need. Our podcast guests can speak to that. In the midst of this health crisis, Allison and Michael are two leaders who want to keep their respective organization’s mission on people’s minds. If you feel like you are on the edge of your leadership capacity, listen in.
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TCMP 21: Interview with Cheryl Hotchkiss, Graf-Martin Communications
The Change Makers Podcast
Episode 21: In this episode, Ellen sits down with Cheryl Hotchkiss who is the Managing Director at Graf-Martin Communications. This episode is a must-listen for non-profit leaders, especially women who find themselves balancing their role as leaders and mothers. Leaders have the tendency to question their value. If that’s you, listen in and be encouraged by some amazing insights from Cheryl - who has over 20 years of marketing and communications experience working in not-for-profit organizations.
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TCMP 20: Interview with Gillian McShane
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Episode 20: We’re in crisis management and a lot of self compassion is needed when we are navigating new waters. Our special guest today is life and leadership coach, Gillian McShane-Shields. Gillian offers expert advice for leaders who are feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. In this episode we learn that it’s okay to tell your team that you don’t have all the answers, the importance of having trusted people in your life, and why you should adopt a growth mindset.
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TCMP 19: Interview with Janet Noel-Annable, Christian Horizons
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About Episode 19: Our guest this episode is Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Christian Horizons. Janet opens up about the resilience and creativity she has witnessed this season from her staff, volunteers and the people supported by Christian Horizons. The COVID crisis has heightened awareness of the unique needs and experiences of many community members including people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those that support them.
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TCMP 18: Interview with Shawn Plummer, Food for the Hungry
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Episode 18: In this week's episode, Ellen sits down with Shawn Plummer from Food for the Hungry Canada as they talk about how Food for the Hungry trains their communities to thrive in times of crisis and uncertainty. Shawn talks about how finding innovative ways to meet with people which has been exciting for them as an organization, and how Christ calls us to do things together as a community.
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TCMP 17: Interview with Anne Miranda, Village Church
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Episode 17: Wondering what changes leaders are making to help them make it through? Listen in to this week’s episode with Anne Miranda, pastor of Women's Ministry at Village Church, where Anne shares insight that will help you, your team and your organization come out of this season stronger.
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TCMP 16: Interview with Stacey Campbell, Prison Fellowship Canada
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Episode 16: This week on the Change Makers Podcast, Ellen sits down with Stacey Campbell, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada. In this episode, Stacey gives us great insight into the ministry of reconciliation, the hardships of communicating the need for prison ministry and our collective responsibility to end crime. 2020 has changed everything for ministries and non-profit organizations that usually thrive with a good five-year plan.
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TCMP 15: Interview with Mark Petersen & Nate Petersen, Stronger Philanthropy
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Episode 15: This week on The Change Makers Podcast, we are joined by Mark and Nate Peterson. Mark is the CEO of Stronger Philanthropy, a firm dedicated to providing professional philanthropic management services for Canadian foundations and major donors. Mark’s son Nate is the Program Director for Stronger Philanthropy. In this episode, we discuss philanthropy as a social return on investment, why mentorship is important, and practical ways to increase collaboration between Gen X and Baby Boomers.
info_outlineEpisode 14: In this episode, you get to sit in on Ellen’s conversation with Shaila Visser. Shaila has over 20 years of ministry experience and is currently the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. Listen in as Shaila shares what she has learned as a leader navigating the immense changes of the ‘next normal,’ of this global crisis. This episode, we discuss the shift to virtual community, the importance of taking a sabbath and how hypothesis testing allows your organization to be agile in a world that is always changing. Shaila shares incredible advice for non-profit, ministry and church leaders. We’d love for you to share this episode with a leader you know. About Shaila Visser: Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada, Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). Prior to her work with Alpha, she was on staff with Power to Change in Canada. Shaila has been involved in vocational ministry for over 20 year. She has been studying evangelism and evangelistic responses in non-profits and the church. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and helping the local church flourish. She is known for her strategic leadership and her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband Ryan, a K9 Unit Police Officer, and two four-legged family members, Blade and Talon. Alpha Canada produces videos for interactive small groups that deal with questions of life, faith and Jesus. It’s an experience embraced by Canadian churches from coast to coast. Alpha is designed to be a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends in on a conversation about life's biggest questions.