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The Inspire Podcast

The Inspire Podcast by the Humphrey Group

178 episodes

Hosted by Bart Egnal, President & CEO of The Humphrey Group, Inspire is THE podcast for anyone who wants to influence and lead others every time they speak.

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Each episode features a new guest who will share insights, stories and tips on how you can intentionally inspire others, both in work and in life. Our interviews skip the theory and provide you with practical advice to inspire others during every interaction.

This first season includes insights from a former TOPGUN instructor, the CEO of a major North American Port, and our company's very own founder.

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  1. Replay: S3 E19 - How to Build a more Inclusive Cycling Team with Casper Wong

    · 30 min

    We're getting closer to season 6 of The Inspire podcast! While the countdown continues, we're bringing you standout episodes from our archives. Stay tuned for more as we continue to countdown to the new season! In…

  2. Replay: S2 E6 - Creating a Culture of Responsibility with Richard Rooney

    · 35 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Richard Rooney. Richard is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. Listen in to learn how Burgundy has been able to…

  3. Replay: S1 E4 Why Every Leader must be a Storytelling with Margo Gouley

    · 32 min

    In a data-driven economy, it can sometimes be tough to cut through the statistics and generate genuine connections with our audiences. In this episode, we hear from Margo Gouley on how you can create better audience…

  4. S5 E19 - Communication Lessons from an Award-Winning Investor Relations Executive with Paul Butcher

    · 36 min

    In this episode Bart welcomes Paul Butcher, who recently retired as head of investor relations for Canadian National, where he twice won IR executive of the year. Paul, who has just joined The Humphrey Group to launch…

  5. S5 E18 - Become A Leadership Powerhouse with Dr. Greg Wells

    · 44 min

    In this episode of the pod Bart welcomes back best selling author and human performance expert Greg Wells to talk about his new book, Powerhouse. Drawing on leading research, Greg explains how your ability to perform…

  6. S5 E17 - Walk Your Own Path To Leadership with Shamin Mohamed Jr

    · 32 min

    Bart welcomes Shamin Mohamed Jr, founder of LetsStopAIDS and co-founder of Deciem to the podcast. Drawing on his unique journey Shamin shares perspectives on how to be inspired in your own career and life, and how to…

  7. S5 E16 - New Imperatives — and Tools — for Today's Inspirational Leaders with Anya Wood

    · 40 min

    In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Anya Wood, The Humphrey Group's Vice President of Product. Drawing on their combined decades of experience in the leadership training business they explore the…

  8. S5 E15 - Leadership Lessons From The Schoolyard with Mike McDonald

    · 38 min

    In this episode, Bart welcomes Mike McDonald, Founder of the charity Recess Guardians and CEO of Activ8, a new play-based educational company helping kids and adults move and learn. Mike shares his experiences creating…

  9. S5 E14-New Leadership Imperative for Canadian Business Leaders-Joe Manget, Walid Hejazi & Dany Assaf

    · 47 min

    In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Joe Manget, Walid Hejazi and Dany Assaf about their new book, Everybody's Business. The three authors, an accomplished business leader, a business school…

  10. S5 E13 - How To Thrive In A New Role with Brenda Harrington

    · 40 min

    The "Great Resignation" has led to unprecedented worker mobility. But whether you are thinking of changing roles, leaving your company, or have already started a new role, there are some important things to know and…

  11. S5 E12 - What We Can Learn About Presence From Journalism and TV with Ash Kay

    · 35 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart welcomes Humphrey Group Consultant Ash Kay to talk about executive presence. Ash draws on her background as a reporter and broadcast news producer to explain what presence is…

  12. S5 E11 - How to Work With (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier

    · 44 min

    All our working relationships tend to focus on WHAT we want to do together -- what deals to close, what processes to improve, what products to build -- yet we invest comparatively little time in HOW to do that work…

  13. S5 E10 - Practice Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier

    · 44 min

    In this episode, Bart is joined by Dr. Nate Regier to speak about his new book, Compassionate Accountability. Nate explains that kindness and high performance are not mutually exclusive but actually deeply interwoven.…

  14. S5 E9: The Qualities that Define Exceptional Leaders with James Caan CBE

    · 40 min

    In this episode Bart speaks with James Caan about what he looks for in entrepreneurs he wants to back and invest in. James has had an incredible career, creating and selling multiple companies in the human capital…

  15. S5 E8 - How To Script Yourself as a Job Seeker with Judith Humphrey

    · 39 min

    In this episode, Bart interviews Judith Humphrey, Founder of The Humphrey Group, about her new book, The Job Seeker’s Script. In the interview Judith discusses how candidates can successfully advocate for themselves,…

  16. S5 E7 - The New Realities of Remote Work Leaders Need to Embrace with Wayne Berger

    · 38 min

    What exactly is work today, and how should leaders manage and engage their teams in this unsettled new reality? In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Wayne Berger, CEO of the Americas at IWG, the…

  17. S5 E6 - How Entrepreneurs and Leaders Can Manage Difficult Emotions with Dr. Sherry Walling

    · 36 min

    In this episode, Bart speaks with psychologist, podcaster and renowned speaker Dr. Sherry Walling about the emotional challenges facing entrepreneurs and leaders today. In her practice, Sherry helps clients navigate…

  18. S5 E5 - The Transformative Power of Culture with William Kilmer

    · 35 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Bart welcomes William Kilmer, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author of a new book, Transformative. William’s book looks at how great companies do more than produce great products…

  19. S5 E4 - The Conversations You Need to Have as You Return to the Office - with Alan Richardson

    · 40 min

    In this conversation, Bart speaks with Alan Richardson, SVP of Talent Strategy & Solutions at RBC, about the bank's approach to bringing workers back to premises. Alan discusses why the bank decided last fall to ask…

  20. S5 E3 - Why you Need to Make your Communication Accessible if you want to Lead

    · 32 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Bart speaks with The Humphrey Group's Director of Learning Experience Design about the often-overlooked importance of making your communication accessible. Justyna explains why it's…

  21. S5 E2 - The Future of Leadership is... Analog? with David Sax

    · 32 min

    Despite the promise of a digital future, staff and leaders are increasingly seeking human connection. In this conversation author David Sax discusses why analog has proven so durable in a world filled with the promises…

  22. S5 E1: The Road To Equality Is Paved With Equity - A Conversation With THG in support of IWD 2023

    · 46 min

    The Inspire Podcast is back! Season 5 kicks off with a special episode in support of the 2023 International Women’s Day, whose theme is to #embraceequity. Bart welcomes three members of The Humphrey Group — Marissa…

  23. S4 E19 - How To Write Your Leadership Story with Christine Miners and Rick Lash

    · 30 min

    If you've ever said, "I don't feel like I have the same joy in my job as I used to..." or, "I always thought I'd love it when I made it to this role, and now I'm not as happy as I thought I'd be" or, "the demands on me…

  24. S4 E18 - How Leaders Delegate with Todd Randall

    · 47 min

    In this episode, Bart speaks with serial entrepreneur and business coach Todd Randall about why delegation usually fails and how to be better at this critical skill. Todd begins by sharing why he struggled to delegate…

  25. S4 E17 - How Talking About Culture is the Ultimate Way To Attract And Retain Talent

    · 42 min

    In this episode, Bart speaks with Craig Taylor, CEO of Iapetus Holdings, about what it takes to attract and retain employees in this incredibly tight labour market. In sharing his personal leadership journey, Craig…

  26. S4 Ep16 - Building the Resilience You Need To Lead In Today's Hybrid World with Dean Becker

    · 36 min

    In this conversation with Dean Becker of Adaptiv Learning, Bart learns why the unprecedented uncertainty of the past few years has drained and tested leaders like never before, and what they can do to build resilience…

  27. S4 Ep 15 - How To Build Trust To Drive High Performance with Marie-Claire Ross

    · 44 min

    In this episode, Bart speaks with Marie-Claire Ross, author of Trusted to Thrive, about how leaders can drive high performance in their teams through a balance of high safety and high accountability cultures. She…

  28. S4 Ep 14 - The Dress for Success Ambassador Program: Empowering Women To Tell Their Stories

    · 41 min

    If you aren't familiar with the power and impact of Dress for Success you need to listen to this episode, where Bart meets with Amy Robichaud, Executive Director and Natasha Irvine, Communications Director, both of…

  29. S4 E13 - Managing Your Energy to Lead Sustainably with Shubhayan Sanatani

    · 35 min

    The last few years have been draining for leaders as pressures have increased from employees under strain, organizations asking more, and the relentlessness of virtual meetings. Many leaders are burning out and finding…

  30. S4 E12 - The Conversations You Must Have to Lead Change with Jennifer Campbell

    · 39 min

    In today’s world, change is happening faster and more frequently than ever before. Leaders are under pressure to explain change and create buy in… while employees and stakeholders are becoming more vocal about their…

  31. S4 E11 - Leading in the Age of Uncertainty with Stephen Poloz

    · 43 min

    In this episode Bart is joined by Stephen Poloz, the former head of the Bank of Canada, to discuss his new book and its implications for leaders. Stephen explains that the world is facing unprecedented change at a pace…

  32. S4 E10 - Story Living: How to Tell Stories that Inspire with Megan Fielding

    · 35 min

    In this conversation Bart speaks with Megan Fielding, Vice President, Brand and Culture Communications at Nutrien, about Story Living. Megan explains how you can turn clarity of purpose into powerful stories that…

  33. S4 E9 - How You Can Integrate ESG Into Your Leadership with Larissa Maxwell

    · 38 min

    Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is an increasingly-used term.... but what does it mean and how should leaders think about its objectives? In this conversation Bart speaks with Larissa Maxwell about why…

  34. S4 E8 - How Teck is Creating A More Equitable and Inclusive Company with Jackie Scales

    · 43 min

    In this episode Bart is joined by Jackie Scales, Director of Inclusion and Diversity at Teck Resources. Jackie talks about the historic barriers to inclusion that have been common in the mining industry, what the…

  35. S4 E7 - How to Master Q&A with Dr Brian Glibkowski

    · 43 min

    Answering questions is one of the most challenging leadership communication tests for a leader. The time pressure, unstated assumptions and even audience emotion can all make it a fraught situation; yet leaders who can…

  36. S4 E6 - How To Stop Asking The Wrong Questions About Creating A More Inclusive Organization

    · 42 min

    This special episode is released on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - IDAHOTB. Bart is joined by Colin Druhan, Executive Director of Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada, to…

  37. S4 E5 - Build Your Relationship Intelligence with Michael Piperno

    · 45 min

    In this episode Bart speaks with Michael Piperno, founder of the Comvia Group, about building Relationship Intelligence. Michael is a seasoned communications coach whose passion is to help clients communicate more…

  38. S4 E4: Performing On Stage: Lessons From An Award Winning Musician with Shad

    · 39 min

    In this episode of The Inspire Podcast Bart welcomes Shad, award-winning Canadian rapper and broadcaster. Shad talks with Bart about his approach to performing and what he has learned from winning (and losing!) rap…

  39. S4 E3 - Inspiration Begins With Values With Lisa Morton

    · 36 min

    In this episode of The Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Lisa Morton, Founder and CEO of Roland Dransfield, a UK communications agency. Lisa's entrepreneurial journey has been driven and guided by her values, starting…

  40. S4 E2 Make Sure You're Climbing the Right Mountain with Tony Martignetti

    · 36 min

    In this episode of The Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Tony Martignetti, Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching about why so many leaders reach a career peak only to realize they may have to in fact come down and climb…

  41. S4 E1 To Overcome "Wicked Problems" Lean Into Inspirational Leadership

    · 39 min

    In this kickoff episode of Season 4 of The Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Susan Black of the Conference Board of Canada about the challenges facing today's leaders. Drawing on the CBOC's deep research capabilities,…

  42. S3 E19 How to Build a More Inclusive Cycling Team with Casper Wong

    · 29 min

    In this episode Bart speaks with Casper Wong about his journey to create the United Nation of Cyclists, a race team whose mission it is to promote diversity and inclusion. Casper, whose day job is COO and Co-Founder of…

  43. S3 E18 Creating Representation and Building a Business from Scratch with Jenn Harper

    · 39 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart interviews the CEO and Founder of Cheekbone Beauty, an Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics brand. Despite having no background in the beauty industry, Jenn had a vision to…

  44. S3 E17 How to Transform Organizations: The Generative Change Model with Gervase Bushe

    · 41 min

    In this episode Bart speaks to Prof. Gervase Bushe about his work in understanding of why change fails and the many mistaken assumptions around leading change leaders have. Gervase shares his model for Generative…

  45. S3 E16 How to Embrace the Power of Pressure with Dane Jensen

    · 53 min

    What's the most pressure you've ever been under?" For his latest book, The Power of Pressure, Third Factor's CEO Dane Jensen, asked this question to thousands of people, from Olympic athletes and Navy SEALS to…

  46. S3 E15 How To Ignite Happiness In Yourself and Others with Darrin Tulley

    · 38 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart is joined by Darrin Tulley, Founder and CEO of Ignite Happy, to talk about what it takes to inspire yourself and others. Prior to founding Ignite Happy Darrin spent 25 years…

  47. S3 E14 What Your Employees Need From You Today: And How To Deliver For Them with Sarah Beech

    · 35 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Sarah Beech, Area Executive President, Central Canada at Gallagher. In the first half of the interview, Sarah shares her story of developing a strong leadership…

  48. S3 E13 Creating A Culture Of Employee Development: One Entrepreneur's Story with John Vuong

    · 33 min

    00:39 Live show promo 01:30 Welcome 03:13 Personal backstory 05:40 What was your first job? 07:13 Curiosity 08:40 Yellow Pages 11:15 Early stages of company 12:34 Sell services – figure out how to deliver afterwards…

  49. S3 E12: How BlackNorth Is Tackling Systemic Racism -- And How You Can Help - with Dahabo Ahmed Omer

    · 50 min

    year ago Wes Hall engaged Corporate Canada in a mission to end anti-Black systemic racism. Using a business-first mindset, the organization has achieved much in its first year, and yet much is left to be done. In this…

  50. S3 E11: Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness with Christopher Farris Zabaneh

    · 43 min

    In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart interviews Christopher Farris Zabaneh about why mindfulness is an increasingly critical skill for leaders to master. Chris shares his journey from starting his career as an…

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