People Power Everything Podcast
In this podcast, learn more about leadership, followership, vulnerability, trust, adaptability and lots of other stuff that I hope is useful or you relate to.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 46 - On Perfectionism, being imperfect and trying to accept it...
Join me each week as I delve into the complexities of life, exploring personal growth, empathy, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of self-oriented,…
Episode 45 - You are enough. I am enough
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with insights on long-term motivation and happiness. Explore the liberating power of having "enough" amid life's uncertainties, as the host shares personal refl…
Holiday special: On taking breaks, feeling the down times, and looking forward
Reflecting on 2023, the podcast emphasizes the importance of breaks, embracing down times, and fostering a forward-looking mindset. Breaks enhance passion, unlock creativity, and aid learning. Acknow…
Episode 43 - A Barber's Wisdom
This episode underscores the transformative impact of nonviolent communication (NVC) in enhancing personal and professional dialogue. By adhering to NVC principles—objective observation, genuine expr…
Episode 42 - Finding Humanity in the Trenches
Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the profound (for me) lessons from "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque. This literary masterpiece, capturing the brutal realities of W…
Episode 41 - The Heart of Work: People, the Power of Purpose and Connection
Explore the intersection of purpose and relatedness in the professional realm. From the motivational power of discovering purpose to nurturing human connections in the workplace, this episode delves …
Episode 40 - The Art of Silence
This week, I explored the power of not responding in certain situations, such as road rage or dealing with unsolicited emails. When faced with unproductive arguments, strategic tactics like silence c…
Episode 39 - Your response ability is your responsibility
This week, I delved into the intriguing realm of responses—our reactions to stimuli, people, stress, and work. Motivated by insightful conversations with a doctor exploring the mind, and a social med…
Episode 38 - From Driveways to Boardrooms
This podcasts explores the positive impact of teamwork and community
spirit, as witnessed in a Quebec neighborhood's winter preparations. It
highlights the lessons of cooperation, effective communica…
Episode 37 - Extolling extroversion, even for introverts!
This episode is about personal transformation from introversion to ambiversion. John describes his journey of venturing outside his comfort zone and embracing extroverted behaviors. He shares how …
Episode 36 - Building Burnout Barriers
In a hectic workweek where professional stress often seeps into our personal lives, managing the fine line between career and well-being is critical to prevent burnout. Drawing inspiration from resou…
Episode 35 - Game on! for joy
"In 'Game On! for Joy,' John reflects on finding genuine happiness in life's simple pleasures, particularly through the lens of junior hockey games. The camaraderie, shared laughter, and the pursuit…
Episode 34 - Gratitude for the negative
In this reflection, the author embraces the Canadian Thanksgiving spirit
by expressing gratitude not only for apparent joys but also for less
glamorous aspects of life, particularly failures, boredom…
Episode 33 - Work Life Balance is a Cycle
Finding the right balance between the facets of our lives is an ongoing challenge and cycle. As we evolve and circumstances change, so do our priorities between our lives inside and outside of work.…
Episode 32 - Borrowed Rationality
Emotions can cloud judgment, but our friends can help. When we lack rationality, we can borrow it from others! Or, we can make something called a Ulysses pact. Check out the podcast for more...
Episode 31 - The Elevator Principle: Lifting others lifts you too
Doing something nice for another person brings us joy. Humans are hard-wired to help each other. We should make the most of that at home and at work by striving to elevate others.
Episode 30 - The Art of Doing Less
Less is more? Yes! And, more is less. Working more than 40 hours a week, some would say 30, is counter-productive. We actually get more done when we work less. Lets talk about it.
If you don't ag…
Episode 29 - Hope's Symphony: Melodies in Life's Chaos
Hope brings us both mental and physical well-being. Don't take my word for it, it's science! Listen for more.
Episode 28 - Getting to competent
Have you ever thought about the stages going from totally ignorant to in the zone red hot? The four stages of competence are a good way to think about it. Listen for more...
And, if you have any com…
Episode 27 - Autonomy and Motivation
Are you the one who chooses how, when and why you do things? Maybe you choose part of those, which is a great start. Being the master of those choices will motivate you. You should share that wit…