An astronaut, aquanaut, jet pilot, ER doctor, scientist, CEO, father – Dr. Dave Williams is an exceptional leader with much to share! The former Director of Space & Life Sciences at NASA has flown once on the space shuttle Columbia and once on

How to Connect With Confidence

Feb 25th, 2020 27m 21s

We all know the importance of connection - or we've all been told six different ways to network, but it's so much harder than anyone makes it sound. Overcoming that is not just a matter of positivity, but a genuine mix of affirmation, preparati

Empowering Women Together

Feb 11th, 2020 1h 48m

Dr. Kathleen Reardon is Professor Emerita at University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. She is an author and leading authority on persuasion, politics in the workplace, negotiation and interpersonal communication. Through h

Listen to Lead with Lorna Dueck

Jan 28th, 2020 30m 15s

There is great power in listening. The ability to connect both personally and professionally with people and build successful relationships depends on deliberate, attentive listening. And yet, formal instruction on effective listening is rarely

The Ripple Effect with Dr Greg Wells

Jan 14th, 2020 52m 26s

Dr. Greg Wells, Ph.D., is a scientist and physiologist who translates scientific discoveries into actionable advice on how to improve people's health and well-being. Dr. Well's research is focused on what he's identified as "four interrelated g

Managing your Reputation Capital

Dec 10th, 2019 18m 1s

Your reputation capital is a tangible asset. It’s the beliefs, feelings and opinions people hold about you. Your reputation can even serve as a powerful door-opener. Think of it as your personal brand—what you’re known for and the perceptions p

Over-coming Failure & Adversity with Brad Pederson

Nov 26th, 2019 44m 38s

This episode's guest, Brad Petersen, is really a kid at heart. For most of his career, Brad, Founder and President of Indykko Limited, has worked in both toy distribution and tech for young audiences. Although his start was as a carnival-style

Over-Coming Self-Doubt with Dr Katy Kamkar

Nov 12th, 2019 28m 54s

Today we are talking about mental wellness and overcoming self-doubt with Dr. Katy Kamkar.Dr. Kamkar is a Clinical Psychologist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry, Uni

Leading With Trust: Interview with Charles Green

Oct 28th, 2019 39m 18s

Trust matters! Charles Green, author of The Trusted Advisor, breaks down what trust is and how it's often established in low profile, discreet moments to build solid business relationships.Charles experienced his breakthrough moment on workpla

First Impressions: Sometimes You Nail it Sometimes You Fail it

Oct 15th, 2019 14m 17s

First impressions are both critical and more complicated than they appear at first (impression). Every day as you move from interaction to interaction, you’re making an impression—from the moment you walk through the door to your staff meeting

Power Up Your Board Presence with Carol Stephenson

Oct 1st, 2019 37m 9s

Our guest during this episode is Carol Stephenson whose forty-year career has seamlessly spanned private and public sector leadership roles. Carol is a highly respected former CEO and visionary. She played a critical role in restructuring telec

Defying Limits With Dr. Dave Williams Part 2

Sep 16th, 2019 25m 7s

We return to our conversation with Dr Dave Williams; astronaut, aquanaut, surgeon, and leader, with the idea that great accomplishments come from humble origins. Whether on the space shuttle or in the corporate world, truly effective leaders ar

Defying Limits With Dr. Dave Williams Part 1

Sep 3rd, 2019

Astronaut, aquanaut, jet pilot, ER doctor, scientist, CEO and father - Dr. Dave Williams has two sayings that keep him rolling "It is what it is" and "We're all on a Journey" and those two ideas orbit around our interview with him as he explain

Why PowerUP your Presence?

Aug 15th, 2019 24m 1s

What does it mean to have presence?What does it take to have presence?Can anyone cultivate it?The inaugural episode of The PowerUP Your Presence Podcast will answer these questions and more - beginning with an anecdote about a scientist tr