The ChangeMaker Collective Podcast for Future-Ready Leaders™
For leaders who refuse to burn out or blend in while changing the world.
Hosted by Leigh Mitchell, this podcast serves as your weekly reset and rally point — where purpose meets practice and leadership gets personal.
Each episode features bold voices in business, education, advocacy, and social impact. We go beyond buzzwords to talk about what it really takes to lead in complex, emotionally rich, and rapidly evolving environments.
Expect real conversations on:
- Leadership through trauma, transition, and recovery
- Ethical AI and the future of work
- Purpose-led branding and inclusive visibility
- Burnout prevention for mission-driven professionals
- Building community, influence, and careers that feel good
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- A guaranteed podcast interview to amplify your work
- Access to the Future-Ready Leader™ one-day certification
- Mentorship, job board access, speaking opportunities & more
- Discounts on PR, branding, and coaching services
- Learn more now
Whether you're in a pivot, building your voice, or need a reminder that you're not alone, you're in the right place.
Let’s connect and create change together:
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Areas of Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Education, DEI, Leadership, Branding, Marketing, Mindfulness, Mental Health, SEL (Social & Emotional Learning), Recreation, Sport & Parks
My work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, CTV, and The Wall Street Journal. I’ve collaborated with Microsoft, TD, TELUS.
With a background in recreation programming, business, and marketing, I offer online and in-person custom workshops. I’m experienced working with all age groups and learning styles, and I’m trained in DEI facilitation and certified in Mental Health First Aid. I also have several DEI Recreation Leadership certifications. Feel free to check out my profile section for more details.
Whether it’s a corporate team, community group, school, or small business, I create meaningful learning experiences that spark action and impact
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Leading with Generative AI
- Inclusive Analytics Techniques
- Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation
- Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation
- Gender Analytics for Innovation
- Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values Program
- Comfortable Race Conversations
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization Program
- Keep Girls in Sport Certification (Respect in Sport/Jump Start)
- Anti-racism in Coaching Bystander Empowerment
- Gender-based Violence in Sport
- Mental Health in Sport
- NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Key Words
- Future Ready Leader
- ChangeMaker Collective Podcast
- Personal Branding & Career Coaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Career Pathways
- Marketing, Mentorship and Leadership
- Work-Life Balance Challenges
- Small Business Challenges & Rewards
- Advancements in Gender Equity & DEI
- Overcoming Bias
- Personal Growth, Leadership and Development
- Empowerment Techniques
- Advice for the Next Generation
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
The Highs and Lows of Being a Digital Nomad
Today, we’re exploring the highs and lows of being a digital nomad with Natasha Mitchell, a seasoned business strategist and coach who has spent over a decade helping small business owners design eff…
Empowered Minds: Unlocking Wellness and Mental Clarity with Che Marville
In this episode of Empower Hour for ChangeMakers, we dive deep into the journey of personal transformation and mental wellness with two leading voices in the field: Coach Che Marville and experts fro…
Unlocking a Full Business & Personal Life with The SWIFT Method
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of personal transformation with David Cohen, co-author of Live Life Swift. David, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and author, brings over two decades of e…
The Comfortable Race Conversation Process - Making the Uncomfortable, Comfortable
It is possible to have comfortable conversations about race. If you want to TRANSFORM your ability to connect through difference and create the change without division you need to learn more about th…
Opera Singer to Advocate – Empowering Alcohol-Free Living
Lindsay’s journey from the world of opera to becoming a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment and alcohol-free living is nothing short of remarkable. This event is tailored specifically for profe…
Driving Change: Maximizing ROI through Innovative Content Marketing & User Engagement
In this episode of the Changemaker series, we sit down with Andrew Jenkins, a digital strategist with over two decades of experience in social media and content marketing. As the founder of Volterra,…
How Brand-Driven Strategies Elevate Startups and Professionals
In this episode of the Empower Hour for Changemakers, we're thrilled to welcome Ignacio Chehade, Vice President of Business Development at A.M.A. Toronto, International Consultant, and Fractional CMO…
Unlocking B2B Success with Fractional CMO Strategies
Join us as we dive into B2B marketing with Jennifer Kelly, the visionary behind New Initiatives Marketing Inc. Discover how Jennifer's role as a fractional CMO empowers businesses to achieve their ma…
Discover the Game-Changing Power of AI in Marketing
Welcome to “Get the AI Advantage in Your Marketing,” an empowering session featuring Susan Diaz. Unveil the secrets of AI and transform your marketing strategy with cutting-edge techniques tailored f…
Why & How To Ignite Your Purpose with a Business
The period of planning, launching and growing a business is a wonderful time in your life.
You get to put into motion the ideas in your head. You get to see it all come together. You get to make it al…
Power of the Pivot with Rachel Kelly, Make Lemonade
Petals of Power: How Rachel Kelly Navigated the Art of Pivoting into Event Floristry
This week, we sit down with Rachel Kelly to explore the concept of pivoting in life and business. From her unique …
Knocking Down Barriers for Girls & Women in Technology
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Empower Hour for Change Makers Podcast! In this episode, we focus on "Knocking Down Barriers for Women in Technology" with our special guest, Debra Christ…
Mastering your Professional Brand in a New Country with Ramiz Essani
In this episode, discover the strategies and insights that have helped him thrive in a new cultural landscape, and learn how to position yourself for success in a competitive job market.
- Understand ke…
How to be a CALMfident Leader
Join us as we embark on this supportive journey with Vinita, centering ourselves on our leadership paths. At the core of her approach are your values, habits, and routines, which serve as your inner …
Bust Through Bravery Barriers for Leaders
Discover the five big bravery killers holding you back and learn the strategies you need to play bigger and unleash your potential. Join us as we delve into the obstacles preventing you from reaching…
The Stories We Believe & Embody in Our Professional Lives
Join us on the Empower Hour for Change Makers Podcast as we welcome this week's expert guest, Natalie Haynes. Natalie is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in Emotional and Mental Wellness and…
Find Confidence & Embrace Your True Self Professionally
On this episode of Empower Hour for Changemakers, Hilda will share invaluable insights and practical strategies aimed at helping listeners recognize and leverage their unique talents. Drawing from he…
Empowerment After Employment Ends with Career Coach Kadine Cooper
Join us on this transformative episode of the Empower Hour for Changemakers with fun guest expert Career & Life Coach Kadine Cooper, as we delve into the essential journey of self-recovery and empowe…
How to be the best version of yourself professionally and personally
Hilda Gan and Leigh discuss the secrets to being the best version of yourself professionally and personally.
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Your guide to developing a daily mindfulness routine with Educator, Julie Middleton, PHD
In this episode, we discuss why both Leigh Mitchell and Julie Middleton have mindfulness routines and why and how you can too.
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