I Need To F***ing Talk To You
Do you want to f***ing improve individual and team performance in your workplace? Do you think mediocrity f***ing sucks and you shouldn't have to put up with it? Do you aim to be more than a good boss and aspire to be a great leader? Then join Ken and Russell for thoughtful and at times f***ing irreverent conversation on the topics of leadership and organizational culture.
Sometimes difficult conversations suck, but you need to have them. Sometimes you may even need to have them with yourself. On this podcast we have thought provoking conversations with business leaders from across North America and discuss ideas that can help you be an even better leader and not simply a ‘boss’.
Co-hosts Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton literally wrote the book on navigating difficult workplace conversations. We are authors of the 5 star Amazon book ‘I Need To F***ing Talk To You’, the result of more than three decades of in-the-field consulting This groundbreaking book is the basis for our training programs and podcast and continues to f***ing positively shape how managers in organizations address performance, behavioural and attendance issues in the workplace.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
65 - What if everything about selling is wrong? with Peter Anthony
What if everything about selling is wrong? What if, instead, you try the opposite? The opposite of selling, is building a relationship. Meet Peter Anthony the author of Collabradabra - The Magic Of C…
64 - Agile teams aren’t that f***ing agile! A conversation with Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Frederick about how to use the power of conversations to change your team culture
In this episode the boys need to f***ing talk to Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick about the benefits of 'agile conversations' - by changing how you approach conversations in your business you ch…
63 - Most Leaders Don’t Google Very F***ing Well - A conversation with Holly Carinci
Holly Carinci founded a personal publicity firm twenty-five years ago, and worked alongside Seth MacFarlane, William Shatner, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many others. Now she establishes positive reputati…
62 - Lessons from the f***ing Tech Industry, a conversation with Limor Bergman
Since 2017 Limor has run LBG Consulting Services Ltd, helping Women in tech transform their LinkedIn profile, Improve their confidence, and find the right career path for them. Limor talks to us abou…
61 - Servant Leadership And How To Survive 'F***ing Gaslighting From Your Boss
In this episode Ken and Russell f***ing talk to Jerry Dugan from Dallas Texas. Jerry has been a leader in multiple settings from combat zones as a medic in the US Army, to corporate offices learning …
60 - What makes a great leader is common sense, but common sense isn’t so f***ing common
Meet Anila (Umar) Lee Yuen, President & CEO at the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, martial arts advocate … and cosplayer. Anila tell us why we have to remember that not EVERYTHING needs to be called…
59 - The importance of Mindfulness and f***ing chocolate
In this episode Ken and Russell talk to Melissa Mueller-Douglas, CEO of MYRetreat Inc. Melissa is a mindfulness expert, licensed master social worker, volleyball player and world traveler. As CEO of …
58 - How to Get the Amazon Customer Experience Without Buying from Amazon
In this current episode Ken and Russell speak with Irina Poddubnaia, Irina started off as an Agile Leadership consultant but then stepped into the role of a SAAS founder / CEO. As a consultant over t…
57 - Kiran Dhaliwal is a F***ing Ray of Light
Meet Kiran Dhaliwal from Ray of Light Consulting, a true “soulpreneur”. Kiran has a great personal story of over-coming difficulties, none of which have ever dimmed her joy, generosity or ambition. K…
56 - New Year F***ing Resolutions
In this New Year episode Ken and Russell discuss resolutions and wishes for the new year including making time for play, the benefit of making mistakes, being more precise with our language and focus…
55 - A Very F***ing Special Holiday Episode
In this episode Ken & Russell need to f-ing talk about office holiday parties gone awry. We discuss how to deal with a leader who has had to much to drink and promised a raise that isn’t coming; and …
54 - 'Slow time down in a crisis' lessons from former Australian Paratrooper and Private Security Contractor Mark Ashby
In this episode the boys f***ing talk to Mark Ashby. Mark is a former surfer, military serviceman in the Elite Australian Paratroopers and other Specialist roles in the Australian Army & Private Secu…
53 - Be F***ing Authentic As A Leader, Don't Try And Be Who You're Not with Paul McIntyre Royston
In this episode the boys talk with Paul McIntyre Royston, CEO of the Grand River Hospital Foundation about the need for authenticity as a leader in both what you say and do and in and the importance …
52 - The girl who cried F***ing wolf with her mental health with Michelle Berg
Are we using mental health as a get out of jail free card? Michelle Berg shares an example of an employee who avoided being held accountable by returning with a doctor’s note. As a result the issues …
51 - Lessons From The Pharmacy - The 5 F***ing Steps To Avoiding Conflict with Jerry Fu
The boys virtually venture to Texas for this episode, to talk with conflict resolution coach, pharmacist and salsa dancer Jerry Fu. Jerry works with Asian-American professionals on their career and l…
50 - I Got Fired By My Best F***ing Friend with Tyler Foley
We’re joined by Sean Tyler Foley, who technically was fired by his best friend’s Dad because his best friend chickened out. But it was a family company and we thought “I Got Fired By My Best F***ing …
49 - Getting Really F***ing Present with Master Certified Coach Jen Lofgren
In this episode Ken speaks to Jenn Lofgren, Managing Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development and author of The Inspired Leader: A Reference Guide. As a Master Certified Coach, Jenn is …
48 - Like the movie 'Cool Runnings', but even f***ing better - in conversation with former Olympic Bobsledder Jayson Krause
In this episode the boys talk to former Olympic Bobsledder Jayson Krause about his experiences as a leader and coaching leaders, his new book "The Science Behind Success - What every leader needs to …
47 - What happens if I don’t have those f***ing difficult conversations? And other such questions
In this episode Ken and Russell discuss common questions they often get asked on their 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You' workshops, questions such as - 'Why do some leaders avoid difficult workplace co…
46 - From The End Of The World Club, To The Save The World Club
In this episode the boys are joined by Nic Blanchet. They chat to Nic about his varied experiences - specifically his focus on learning and growth both personally and with his team, the importance of…