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Leadership Trademarked is a podcast for leaders, by leaders. Whether at home, at work, or in our communities, the world around us has changed and continues to challenge us in all aspects. Hosted by Silvia, Leslie, Ros and Kevin, this show delves into the nuanced and complex world of leadership with industry experts, thought leaders, and successful business executives. As a leader, do you feel you are living up to the leadership challenge? What is your reputation as a leader? What are the tools and processes you have in your toolbox? This podcast will help you explore and finetune your leadership trademark through elevated dialogue with leaders across various industries to help you make educated decisions.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Episode 13 Employee Engagement with Josie Scioli
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, we sit down with Josie Scioli, a trailblazing leader recently retired from her role as Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, at the City of Toronto. Josie has been instrumental in shaping a "customer first" culture and implementing transformational change across critical divisions, from Corporate Real Estate Services to Technology Services and beyond.
With a distinguished career that bridges both public and private sectors—including senior roles at Bell Canada—Josie’s expertise in customer service, financial accountability, and talent management shines through.
Known for her commitment to empowering women and fostering workplace engagement, she has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network and the Sponsor of the Toronto Public Service Women's Network TONow.
Join us as Josie shares her insights on employee engagement!
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Episode 12: Employee Engagement with Lina Tsakiris
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Lina Tsakiris is an information and physical security expert and co-chair of the Canadian Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence. With extensive experience in managing insider threats, she is dedicated to enhancing security practices through employee engagement and risk mitigation strategies.
Tsakiris is recognized for her leadership in developing frameworks that address both technical and human aspects of security, earning her accolades such as Canada's "Security Director of the Year 2021." Through her work, she continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management.
In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, Lina Tsakiris, co-chair of the Canadian Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence, explores the crucial role of employee engagement in information security and security risk management. With her extensive experience, Tsakiris highlights how organizations can transform employees into proactive defenders against security threats by cultivating a culture of security awareness.
She shares actionable strategies for engaging staff at all levels, minimizing insider threats, and strengthening overall organizational resilience in the face of evolving security risks.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Episode 11: Employee Engagement with Anthony Colvin
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Colvin, Manager at the renowned Toronto restaurant Kasa Moto, to explore how employee engagement is a key factor in achieving success. Anthony shares his hands-on approach to keeping both staff and customers satisfied and loyal, illustrating the ripple effect of engaged employees on customer service—whether those customers are guests, constituents, patients, or members.
This series follows a year-long exploration of leadership journeys across various industries, where we discussed the future of work, bottom-up leadership, dealing with uncertainty, and effective communication. These conversations revealed a common thread: the crucial role employee engagement plays in meeting organizational goals.
Join us as we continue to bring fresh insights and real-world strategies to help you cultivate a workplace where engagement thrives.
Tune in now and learn how taking care of your employees can ensure they take care of your customers!
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Episode 10 How Do Leaders Communicate Effectively
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Episode 9 Engagement: Dealing with Uncertainty
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Welcome to Episode 9! Continuing with the overarching theme of Engagement, in this episode we focus on exploring the causes and the impacts of uncertainty in our workplaces.
As guests, we welcome Kevin Quinn and Michael Goldman who share ideas on how to deal with the uncertainty among their team as well as their own feelings about uncertainty using examples and a real-time assessment of a real-life example.
Kevin is Strategic Advisor and Coach for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast. Kevin travels the world seeking the secrets of leadership strength. As a consultant, instructional designer and facilitator, Kevin helps clients learn key skills and breakthrough ideas. Kevin has an MA and MPA degrees from Queen’s U and did his Doctoral studies in Adult Learning at U of T. He is a published author, a ballroom dancer and an arctic explorer.
Michael Goldman is President and owner of Facilitation First Inc. – an organization specializing in the provision and training of professional meeting facilitation services. For the last 30+ years Michael has designed, customized and trained 1000’s of people in the art of facilitation. As a professional facilitator, Michael has worked with public and private organizations around the world helping them to improve alignment, identify key priorities, and achieve consensus by using effective engagement strategies. His clients typically refer to him as the Meeting Doctor – helping folks like yourselves heal from the wounds of poorly managed meetings. Michael has edited several books on facilitative leadership and has written over 30 articles published in prominent North American business magazines.
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Episode 8 Engagement Eh?
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Episode 8: Engagement eh?
Please join us in the release of our next series which will focus on Engagement. Engagement eh? you say? it is such a broad aspect of the workplace and we would like to explore in more detail what it means.
In this episode we talk about the definition of engagement, what are some of the uncertainties today and how we deal with them, what some of the research tells us, and what are the next steps.
Over the next few episodes, we will welcome Kevin Quinn and Michael Goldman to take us on a journey in these areas: Engagement in the workplace, Dealing with uncertainty, How do leaders communicate effectively; and How to engage the people who work for you.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Episode 7 Leadership Trademarked Tools Series - Self Reflection with Dr. Mary Grogan
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Welcome to Episode 7 of our podcast series, where we embark on an exciting journey into the world of trademarked leadership tools. In our previous episodes, we've had the privilege of hosting remarkable guests who've shared their personal journeys, from seasoned leaders to those in the midst of transitioning into leadership roles. Their stories have illuminated the challenges of leadership in today's dynamic landscape.
Now, we're thrilled to unveil the next phase of our promise—to equip you with the tools you need to become the leader you aspire to be, in your very own trademarked style. Join us as we delve into a treasure trove of insights and strategies that will empower you on your leadership journey. It's time to unlock your unique leadership potential and make your mark in the world.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mary Grogan to share her wise tools of self-reflection so wonderfully captured in the “7 C’s of Global Leadership”
Dr. Grogan's journey has taken her from the classrooms of the Toronto Catholic School board to the lush landscapes of Dominica in the West Indies, where she conducted groundbreaking doctoral research on professionalism. Her passion for education and leadership knows no bounds.
But that's not all. Dr. Grogan is a founding board member of the Jean Augustine Centre for Girls and Women Empowerment, demonstrating her commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. She's also lent her expertise as a former board member for the Gatehouse in Etobicoke, furthering her dedication to making a difference in her community.
Dr. Grogan's impact extends beyond her roles as an educator and leader. She's an anti-racism facilitator, working tirelessly to address one of society's most pressing issues. And, as a part-time professor at George Brown College, she imparts her knowledge to the next generation of business leaders.
What sets Dr. Grogan apart is her unique gift—a talent for weaving therapeutic and reflective practices into her work, creating a transformative experience for those she engages with.
So, if you're ready to be inspired, informed, and engaged in conversations that matter, stay tuned. Dr. Mary Grogan's insights on leadership, social justice, and humanistic approaches are sure to elevate your perspective.
Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and inspiration. Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and colleagues. Together, we'll continue to engage and elevate ourselves and our communities.
Mary shares her wisdom in the 7 C’s of Global Leadership, you can find more information here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17CSVjMez2d-uIjfpnTxWMZlVP7VB_Ypn/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Episode 6 Stepping Into Leadership (Part 3) with Bhadresh Patel
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Welcome of Part 3 of Stepping into Leadership Series! In this episode we welcome Bhadresh Patel.
Bhadresh Patel, at the age of 24, is an individual who has recently assumed the prestigious role of President at the Toastmasters Club in Queens, located in Kingston, Ontario.
Alongside his commitment to Toastmasters, Bhadresh serves as a Financial Service Representative at easy financial.
Prior to his current position, Bhadresh garnered valuable experience as an IT Service Analyst at Zycom Technology for two and a half years. Throughout his career, Bhadresh has demonstrated exceptional dedication and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
Bhadresh's leadership style is characterized by his unwavering belief in leading with love. He firmly believes that love, compassion, and understanding are vital ingredients for effective leadership. With this mindset, Bhadresh aims to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential, both within the Toastmasters club and beyond.
Finlay Gane
Finn is the Technical Producer for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast
Finn is a strategist, connector of ideas, and creator. He produced and managed The Monthly Neus, an educational neuroscience podcast at Queen's University. Last year, he graduated with a BSc in Life Sciences from Queen's and is now an aspiring service and innovation designer, focusing on aligning company goals with their systems, processes, and products. Outside the studio, you'll find him dancing, adventuring, or reading at the neighbourhood coffee shop.
Silvia Caraman Fraser
Silvia is the Executive Producer and Host for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast
Silvia is the Director of Workplace Strategies, ModernTO Workplace Modernization, and an award-winning, thoughtful and energetic leader with the City of Toronto. Silvia is passionate about transforming and modernizing the workplace of Canada’s largest city by reimagining how people work. Silvia has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience with the cities of Toronto and Mississauga in driving positive change through engagement. Silvia holds a Masters in Public Administration from Western University.
Rosalind Kinsmill
Ros is the Executive Coach and Host for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast
Ros is an executive coach & global consultant who accompanies executive teams through complex change processes with individual/ team coaching, training, motivational seminar design, and leadership. She helps clients achieve high levels of professional and personal fulfillment. Ros has an Adult Learning & Counselling Psychology degree from U of T and Global Training & Consultancy credentials from UCSC – NLPU, CA.
Leslie Riley
Leslie is the Strategy Director and Host for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast
Leslie heads Brandwright, a marketing firm that focuses on the relationships among employee engagement, customer satisfaction and goal attainment. She co-founded The FACT Network, a collaborative forum that seeks diverse perspectives and voices from Canadian executives about key issues in today's business landscape. Leslie earned an MBA from the University of Toronto and a BSc from Purdue University.
Kevin Quinn
Kevin is the Strategic Advosor and Coach for the Trademarked Leadership Podcast
Kevin travels the world seeking the secrets of leadership strength. As a consultant, instructional designer and facilitator, Kevin helps clients learn key skills and breakthrough ideas. Kevin has an MA and MPA degrees from Queen’s U and did his Doctoral studies in Adult Learning at U of T. He is a published author, a ballroom dancer and an arctic explorer.