Beyond the Woods

There's something magical about working at Muskoka Woods. It's hard to explain sometimes but we're going to try with our new podcast, Beyond of the Woods. Hear from your favourite staff and coworkers from Muskoka Woods as they share how being pushed outside their comfort zone helped them propel in work today and how by using their talents, real lives were impacted. Subscribe today.

Why we have trouble admitting we need help with Marianne Deeks 03/17/2021

Why we have trouble admitting we need help with Marianne Deeks We live in a culture of perfection and there is a pressure to present ourselves as always in control. Muskoka Woods alumnus, Marianne Deeks, speaks with John about how should approach this reality and when we need to take off the "good face" and share our burdens. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/17448809

Friends, confidence and business acumen - Duncan McGregor Jr and what he learned at Muskoka Woods 03/03/2021

Friends, confidence and business acumen - Duncan McGregor Jr and what he learned at Muskoka Woods Duncan McGregor Jr. was a Muskoka Woods guest and staff member but today he is the president of a successful business. On this episode, he discusses how Muskoka Woods gave him the three key ingredients to grow into a successful career. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/18170189

Making a career shift with Meredith White 02/17/2021

Making a career shift with Meredith White You're in school but you realize the program you're in is the wrong one. Meredith White, Muskoka Woods alumni, was in that exact situation. She switched and is now an accomplished artist with work in the Art Gallery of Canada. John finds out how she did it and some tips for making the same transition. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/17448617

Being a Content Creator with Jorden Tually 02/03/2021

Being a Content Creator with Jorden Tually He's travelled the world over but points to his time at Muskoka Woods as one of the most impactful experiences. Jorden has carved out a successful career as a content creator. His travel channel on YouTube boasts over 60,000 subscribers and allows him to travel full-time. John explores what it's like to have ditched "the real world" (Jorden's words) and what impact Muskoka Woods had on his career. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/17448551

Trying a New Thing with Dallas and Doug James 01/20/2021

Trying a New Thing with Dallas and Doug James Taking the kids out of school and sailing in the Caribbean, buying a farm and buying farm animals where you least expect and keeping bees. Trying new things is almost habitual for Dallas and Doug James, two Muskoka Woods Alumni. On this episode, John finds out what they have learned by charging into new adventures and ideas. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/17448479

Rob Conroy discusses how Muskoka Woods inspires kids without hope 12/16/2020

Rob Conroy discusses how Muskoka Woods inspires kids without hope Rob Conroy is a high school gym teacher. Several years ago the board asked if he would teach a class of students who had a high likelihood of dropping out and never graduating. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/16966709

The benefits of not being afraid of being critical with Bob Fukumoto 12/02/2020

The benefits of not being afraid of being critical with Bob Fukumoto Bob Fukumoto has been a big part of Muskoka Woods for many years. He and his family have influenced the camp and they have been influenced by it as well. Today he discusses how his journey has taught him not to fear criticism. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/16966616

Jackie Carmichael, from homesick to Managing Director, Programs at Muskoka Woods 05/29/2020

Jackie Carmichael, from homesick to Managing Director, Programs at Muskoka Woods "I never would have thought I would end up in this job at Muskoka Woods." Jackie Carmichael came to Muskoka Woods kicking and screaming but on the road she found a place that allowed her to be who she was and valued her for who she was. On this episode Jackie and John speak about how she was called out as being a leader and how it helped shape who she grew into be today. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134615

Mike and Tina Barlow and how Muskoka Woods support their staff and alumni 05/29/2020

Mike and Tina Barlow and how Muskoka Woods support their staff and alumni Mike and Tina Barlow came to Muskoka Woods in 1990 and have grown into roles supporting full-time staff, seasonal staff and alumni. Living in community has unique benefits and challenges so the question is, how do you maximize the benefits and minimize the hard parts? John, Mike and Tina talk about candidly about caring for the staff at Muskoka Woods. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134663

Sandra Groves and how she sees a short time at Muskoka Woods have a long impact 05/29/2020

Sandra Groves and how she sees a short time at Muskoka Woods have a long impact The number 15 is ubiquitous with Muskoka Woods. It's the hockey number of guest come staff member, Jamie Groves. Jamie tragically passed away at a young age but his short time at camp has had a lasting impact. Sandra and John discuss what it is about even spending a short time at Muskoka Woods can have a lasting impact in your life and the lives of others. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134690

Making a new way: how Ben and Chris inspired new thinking about accessibility at Muskoka Woods 05/19/2020

Making a new way: how Ben and Chris inspired new thinking about accessibility at Muskoka Woods When Chris and Ben showed up at Muskoka Woods their impact was so immediate John set in motion a plan to make Muskoka Woods accessible for people of all abilities. Chris and Ben, both rely on their wheelchairs for getting around. They have worked with Muskoka Woods to discover both the physical and philosophical changes needed to ensure all children can benefit from Muskoka Woods. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134585

Actions are what give words meaning: Antoinette Taranets on direction 05/19/2020

Actions are what give words meaning: Antoinette Taranets on direction Antoinette Taranets came to Muskoka Woods as a young girl and came to camp every summer before completing CEO and then working in various roles. Now she's Muskoka Woods Product Marketing Manager and points to her time at camp as being definitive in helping her set direction for herself and putting actions behind her words. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134579

What happens when you stretch yourself with Summer Camp Director Paul Cade 05/19/2020

What happens when you stretch yourself with Summer Camp Director Paul Cade First a camper, then summer staff and now Muskoka Woods Summer Camp Director, Paul Cade talks with John McAuley about stretching your boundaries in a safe environment builds into your life for years. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9134672

How seeing integrity in leaders at Muskoka Woods is important to Marc Neil, former CEO counsellor 04/24/2020

How seeing integrity in leaders at Muskoka Woods is important to Marc Neil, former CEO counsellor Marc Neil was a CEO counsellor in 2007-2009 and now he's overseeing the running of a 600 bed hospital in Northern Ireland. He brings an uncommon high level of professionalism and care to his job, inspired by what he saw from staff when he was working at Muskoka Woods. In today's episode, Marc and John speak about what it's like working at Muskoka Woods when you're from another country and how what you witness on staff is so different than back home. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/14115176

From camp to Cirque du Soleil, how Muskoka Woods gave Ryan Stephenson the discipline to succeed 04/24/2020

From camp to Cirque du Soleil, how Muskoka Woods gave Ryan Stephenson the discipline to succeed It wasn't easy growing up as a young man with gymnastics as your chosen sport of excellence. But Ryan Stephenson, Muskoka Woods alumni come Cirque de Soleil performer points to his time on staff as a big impact on his confidence, discipline and will to be successful. Ryan also choreographed the hugely popular Opening Day show from the summer of 2018 which has drawn tens of thousands of views online. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/14115125

The making of a mayor: how learning about community helped Iain Lovatt become mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville 04/24/2020

The making of a mayor: how learning about community helped Iain Lovatt become mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville How does being a guest and the staff at Muskoka Woods help shape a young man to become mayor? Iain Lovatt, mayor of Whitchurch-Stoufville shares how learning about community at Muskoka Woods readied him for a run at politics. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/14115077

Stories from Muskoka Woods alumni and how lives have been impacted 03/25/2019

Stories from Muskoka Woods alumni and how lives have been impacted There's something magical about working at Muskoka Woods. It's hard to explain sometimes but we're going to try with our new podcast, Out of the Woods. Hear from your favourite staff and coworkers at Muskoka Woods as they share how being pushed outside their comfort zone helped them propel in work today and how by using their talents, real lives were impacted. Subscribe today. /episode/index/show/muskokawoods/id/9131360

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