WorkPlace Radio

Welcome to WorkPlace Radio, a new weekly radio/podcast series that dives into the evolving world of work across Canada. From hybrid models and AI integration to labour shortages and shifting employee expectations, the modern Canadian workplace is undergoing a transformation like never before. Each episode explores the trends, challenges, and innovations reshaping how we work, where we work, and what we expect from our careers.

Workplace Scams Today with special guest Detective David Coffey 08/15/2025

Workplace Scams Today with special guest Detective David Coffey Another great show at WorkPlace Radio and this time with special guest Detective David Coffey of the Toronto Police Services, Financial Crimes Unit, as we talk about WorkPLace Scams Today. It was a particularly insightful discussion as the problem is far more pervasive than any of us think and it's here to stay and grow! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37834630

Tools Towards A New Workplace with special guest Regan Inkster 08/08/2025

Tools Towards A New Workplace with special guest Regan Inkster This weeks' show included a deep and fascinating discussion with special guest Regan Inkster, author of the forthcoming book Organizational Phi: Unlocking Conscious Performance. If you take a systems architect, an organizational theorist, an organizational designer and give them the power of AI to research the historical performance of organizations, Regan has arrived at some powerful observations of what maybe has worked in the past and more recently has clearly not. The book also points to his creation of "Phi Scores" that can be used to pinpoint opportunity areas for organizations to better integrate their people to performance..... tools towards a new workplace! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37729225

New Workplaces for Retirees with special guest Ellis Katsof 08/01/2025

New Workplaces for Retirees with special guest Ellis Katsof This week's show included an insightful interview with Ellis Katsof, author of the popular book, Life 3.0: Protirement NOT Retirement as we talk about New Workplaces for Retirees. It's a brilliant book for anyone approaching retirement or well down the path. With 100 interviews from celebrities to regular folks, with Ellis talking about some of the interviews that really stood out. It's the perfect book for retirees today. You're really doing to join this one! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37634710

Insights for SMB's and Aspiring Entrepreneurs with special guest David Girolami 07/25/2025

Insights for SMB's and Aspiring Entrepreneurs with special guest David Girolami This weeks show included included our interview with special guest with David Girolami of the Business Development Bank of Canada, better known as the BDC. It was a particularly interesting discussion as we learned about another arm of the BDC beyond financing.... they have a comprehensive advisory group as well built to support the success of entrepreneurs. Of particular interest was David's ongoing experiences, working with small business and entrepreneurs regarding their challenges in today's changing economic world and the effects on their workplaces. This is a must listen!! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37547990

Generational Wealth: The Entrepreneur's Legacy with special guest Dwayne Rettinger 07/19/2025

Generational Wealth: The Entrepreneur's Legacy with special guest Dwayne Rettinger In this weeks show we sat down with Dwayne Rettinger of the Rettinger Group to talk about Generational Wealther, often referred to as The Entrepreneur's Legacy. It's a fascinating discussions about a subject that few entrepreneurs tend to ponder until they're close to retirement, and often when family challenges can emerge or opportunities lost by not thinking about it sooner. A great chat and a bit of a wake up call! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37465295

The Value of Authenticity In Business Today with special guest Jeppe Hansgaard 07/11/2025

The Value of Authenticity In Business Today with special guest Jeppe Hansgaard The best way to describe our special guest this week, Jeppe and his team at Innovisor, is in how they've taken the discipline of change management into the science of change management. An illuminating discussion for practitioners and business leaders who have been following conventional change models for years..... while Innovisor has been mapping and researching their effects in the background. And a perfect lead into the criticality of authenticity in business today..... /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37373740

On Reflection - Insights For Today's Entrepreneur 07/04/2025

On Reflection - Insights For Today's Entrepreneur Co-hosts Jim Ellis and Gary Hepworth reflect on WorkPlace Radio's first 8 episodes and highlight the many learnings from their guest interviews, specific to today's entrepreneur. Some truly insightful nuggets whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned one that you can apply today. Thanks to all of our guests! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37285785

Today's Job Market In Canada with special guest Donna Milton 06/28/2025

Today's Job Market In Canada with special guest Donna Milton A fabulous chat during our show today with Donna Milton, CEO of Catalyst Connections as we talk about the changing job market in Canada today. We discuss the uncertainties that current trade rumblings are causing on the job market, who's hiring, who's not and hiring trends over the past 6 to 12 months. A great snapshot for today for those looking for a job, hiring for a job or just curious about what's going on! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37201820

A New Government..... A New Workplace with special guest Yvan Baker MP 06/20/2025

A New Government..... A New Workplace with special guest Yvan Baker MP An insightful discussion during our show today with Yvan Baker MP of Etobicoke Centre on the number of new governement initiatives that will have a direct impact on today's workplace. On the opportunities of elmination interprovincial trade barriers to some of the large scale infrastructure projects planned, it's clear that a focus on strengthening Canada will lead to new revenues and jobs for Canada. /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37088020

11 Lessons For Cultivating Resiliency with special guest Chris McLeod 06/14/2025

11 Lessons For Cultivating Resiliency with special guest Chris McLeod In today's show we were honoured and inspired by our interview with Chris McLeod, founder of the legal firm Cambridge LLP in Toronto, Canada. He's the author of the powerful book "Beating the Odds" which describes the challenges and coping tools he's used to drive his entrepreneurial path forward, while also managing his own health. Born with a heart defect and diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis with an expectation to only live seven years..... his life and core strength is an inspiration for anyone "cultivating resiliency" /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37010600

On Entrepreneurial Mental Health with special guest Kennedy Hardinge 06/14/2025

On Entrepreneurial Mental Health with special guest Kennedy Hardinge During our show today, we had the pleasure of chatting with Kennedy Hardinge, the President of the Entrepreneurial Mental Health Association. An insightful and revealing discussion about how large the impacts and stressors of entrepreneurial life is on entrepreneurs and the tools and support they offer. A fabulous group indeed! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37010565

The Ripple Effect - Part I with special guests Marc Kealey & David Tsubouchi 06/14/2025

The Ripple Effect - Part I with special guests Marc Kealey & David Tsubouchi Today's show included a fascinating interview with two fascinating gents.... Marc Kealey and David Tsubouchi about their recently released book "The Ripple Effect" and The Incredible Power of Networking. Vital information for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned pros as to the technique, maintenance and power of networking can be to your success. /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37010510

Fix Your Culture.... Here's How with special guest Hilton Barbour 06/14/2025

Fix Your Culture.... Here's How with special guest Hilton Barbour Our show today included a powerful interview with Hilton Barbour.... self professed "wisdom worker" and incredibly insightful as to how organizations often miss or ignore the obvious tool of business sustainability is "people" and the authenticity of the workplace they are in. Truly powerful and enjoyable as well! /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37010435

The Ripple Effect - Part II with special guests Marc Kealey & David Tsubouchi 06/13/2025

The Ripple Effect - Part II with special guests Marc Kealey & David Tsubouchi /episode/index/show/5b285faf-a926-4cfb-bc29-0042eeaedecf/id/37000740

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