The Audacious Living Podcast

“We have to find ways to make sure that they feel appreciated. So they want to come to work, come to school, be in their relationships”     Chief recognition expert, Sarah McVanel is passionate about guiding each  of us to re-discover our own greatness, and recognize the greatness in  others. She personifies Greatness Magnified!     Recognition is one of the most powerful tools for building meaningful  connections. When we recognize someone, we send them a message: your  unique contributions are noticed, valued and appreciated.     Sarah helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to  retain top talent. She jokes it’s the only “lane” that pulls together  her BA (Psych), MSc (Family Relations), 20 years of practicing  Organizational Development & certifications in Human Resources,  Organizational Development, Coaching, Speaking & Healthcare Admin!     She left her senior leadership role 5 years ago to launch her boutique  firm Greatness Magnified, authoring some books, VLOGing, tap dancing,  & getting up to no good with her hubby Mark & kids Justin (17)  & Simonne (15).     Sarah kindly offers up a ton of free resources and other cool stuff at  Greatness Magnified for anyone looking to dive into the realm of  appreciation and recognition.    https://greatnessmagnified.com/cool-stuff/     #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Recognition #Greatness #People #Recognizing #Acknowledgement #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

“I learned pretty quickly that there's sort of two roads, you could go down with a cancer diagnosis. It's like you could sit and sudden dwell on the Why me? But the reality is that it is you so you gotta shift your mindset and Why not you?” June 27th, 2016 will forever be a day that Lara Brown will never forget. It was on this day that received a call from a surgeon at North York General Hospital informing her of her breast cancer diagnosis.   The shocking news caught her off guard considering the fact that the 37 year old (at the time) had no family history of cancer, was an avid marathon runner, non-smoker and she ate well. But as we know, cancer doesn't discriminate. Instead of feeling sorry for herself, Lara picked herself up and began her treatment plan of chemotherapy and radiation. As opposed to adopting the “why me” approach, she embraced the "Why not me?" attitude. She still remained active by working out every single day while undergoing treatment and during a meeting with her radiologist, Lara asked if I could run during radiation. The radiologist said, “I am not a runner, however, cancer patients start off with a lot of energy and then it usually drops, so maybe you should just walk”. The idea of giving up running and walking instead t didn't sit right with Brown and it was at that point that she decided that she would do things on her terms moving forward and begin training for an Ironman marathon which consists of: • 3.8km swim followed by a; • 180km bike ride and then a • 42.2km run. Fast forward to October 7th, 2017, (exactly 16 months after her breast cancer diagnosis) to when Lara could hear those magical words as she crossed the finish line, “Lara Brown, you are an Ironman”. Lara shares her story of resiliency and determination on The Audacious Living Podcast. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Ironman #Determination #Motivation #Marathon #NeverGiveUp #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

“So I, first of all, I do like to define audacity, as a bold and blatant  disregard for normal constraints, in order to change the world for the  better.”    Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and  the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted  to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business  community, non-profits and education.    Steve is also the author of four bestselling books:  - The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership  - The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the  World  - Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership  - Love Is Just Damn Good Business    He joins the podcast to provide his insights on the significance of love  and audacity in the business world and in every day life. As Steve puts  it, "we know that just from our own experience as human beings that,  that growth and and, and progress happen as a result of trying new  things." #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Audacity #Love #RadicalLeap #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious BestAudaciousLife.com

"I'm the type of guy that when I find something, I become an evangelist about it. I want to share it with people. I want to tell the world about this.” Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the visionary powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. He's a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker and thought leader who's determined to Inspire others to achieve greatness.  In his new book, C-Roc passionately shares how to convert past adversity into ROCKET FUEL to break free from the negative pull of pain and despair to become unstoppable. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire.  #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #RocketFuel #WhatAreYouMadeOf #InnerGreatness #Greatness #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

“I tell everyone don't allow anyone to determine your life expectancy. That's like the biggest thing. Because when you have a terminal illness like this, and you hear all the different physicians, the scientists even say that you're not going to make it. This is the average life expectancy and its doesn't matter what country you're in. If you look up Glioblastoma, they'll tell you, the average life expectancy is 9 to 14 months. Right? So I would say don't allow anyone because I'm still here. It's been a struggle. It's hard. I've been through so much that I didn't even tell you yet. It's so much to go through. But you just have to believe and that's my thing. Just believe” Steph Nash International Women's Day 2021 will be celebrated on March 8th and this civil awareness movement will continue to push for gender equality while profiling and highlighting the achievements of women around under the theme of #ChooseToChallenge. Steph Nash's fighting spirit and warrior mindset has been the embodiment of just that. In 2016, Steph received the grim diagnosis that she had one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer called, Glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells. Sadly, only 25% of patients survive more than one year after receiving treatment. Steph knew from the onset that that wasn't going to be her reality and the fight began and has lived with Glioblastoma for close to five years and she's still going strong. Steph has also become an advocate for braIn cancer research and is a strong supporter of Brain Cancer Canada which is the only national charity dedicated to raising funds for primary brain cancer. While her journey hasn't been an easy one, Steph's fighting spirit and warrior mindset have inspired countless people as she refuses to give up while at the same time creating awareness about this deadly disease and being a beacon of hope to so many. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Glioblastoma #Cancer #BrainCancer #NeverStopFighting #Inspiration #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

"Whether you’re a leader or you’re doing it at home or doing it with your clients, its starting to have conversations with them about what’s important to them even if it doesn’t necessarily pertain to you personally or  your business. But when start giving your time, pouring into them and listening, that’s where a lot of the magic happens." April Shprintz April Shprintz is a business accelerator, speaker, author and founder of The Generosity Culture® which is a concept in which companies and individuals can have huge success by pouring into others. She learned at an early age that the more you give, the more you succeed, she's built this philosophy into her life and business practice and shows leaders the value in creating a culture of generosity. The Dalai Lama once said, “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” The same can certainly can be said for generosity. Being kind, displayed understanding and having the willingness to give others things that have value. When April isn't helping companies “pour into”  their people, their clients, and their community, she invests her time  with various nonprofits helping children, veterans, and people  experiencing homelessness. For more information on April, The Generosity Culture®, or her podcast please visit here. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #TheGenerosityCulture #Happiness #Generosity #Kindness #GivingToOthers #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

"And that’s what endurance does, endurance builds character. Endurance makes you realize that if you meet this challenge in the future, it becomes so useful" Maame De-Heer As Black History Month winds down, Maame De-Heer joins the podcast to discuss her experiences as a Black female living in Canada. Maame immigrated to Canada from Ghana as an adolescent and quickly had to adapt to new culture.   She shares her experience on what the transition was like, thoughts on dealing with racism in the corporate world and some cool initiatives she's involved with that are aimed at providing mental health support to the Black community. Maame also provides some good advice on how to get past everyday challenges in our personal or professional life by simply enduring and not quitting. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #NeverGiveUp #Happiness #Challenges #Kindness #GivingToOthers #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

"I want people to know that yes, at the lowest lows there is a  possibility of having some really high highs after that. But you can't  do that if you're not talking about them."   Celina Caesar-Chavannes on the importance of telling her story.   Celina Caesar-Chavannes is the author of the new book "Can You Hear Me  Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose" where she chronicles her personal and professional life which is filled with victories, setbacks and lessons learned along the way.   From 2015-2019, Chavannes was a Member of Parliament with the Liberal  party and held the position of Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister  Justin Trudeau.   Her political career spanned for four years and when  she reached the end of her first term, opted to step down and not seek  re-election.    In her post political career, Celina actively advocates for equity and  inclusion and is also a champion of mental health.    For more information on Celina or to grab a copy of her book, please visit here.       #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #CanYouHearMeNow #Purpose #Passion #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

In recognition of Black History Month, Natasha Henry of the Ontario Black History Society  joins the podcast to discuss the work of the organization and takes on the tough task of identifying three of the most audacious individuals in Black Canadian history and their special accomplishments. Dudley Laws was a Canadian civil rights activist and executive director of the Black Action Defence Committee. Mary Ann Shadd Cary was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer. Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Bet, Mum Bett, or MumBet, was the first enslaved African American to file and win a freedom suit in Massachusetts. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #MostAudacious #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious