When Chris turned 50, it was a very dark time, and one visit to her 100 year old aunt completely shifted her mindset. Now she gets to help women in their second half of life find passion and success. Chris finds the good in people, is an amazing contributor in the community, and betters the pond by just being herself. Thank you for being you Chris. 

Ethan is the co-founder of ProAssisting, together with his wife and business partner Stephanie Bull,  Proassisting is a company that connects and provides executive assisting to high level business leaders.  

Ethan isn’t only about providing a service to business professionals; he takes it to the next level 

Mike is the Vice President of Colliers Project Leaders.  Hailing all the way from Regina Saskatchewan, Mike is all about rousing enthusiasm, constantly learning, and unlocking the potential in others.

Born in Iskenerin, Turkey, moved to Brooklyn NY at the age of 7, with no english, totally new culture, and a world of unknowns, Mehmet found a way.  His family moved to Canada, and that is where he resides.  He leads by example, is always the first to be kind, and left me with the line, you only lose when you give up.

Dave Young and Duane Johns representing both sides of the border today. Dave and Duane are coaches, consultants, and genius’s in the home building sector.  Both running franchises with Alair homes, and are co-hosts of the Builder Nuggets Podcast.

Julia is the genius behind the Unique Ability process for Strategic Coach.  From her humble beginnings in Hanover, Not. Canada, Julia moved to Toronto, and then left the next to travel to Hong Kong, Mexico, Guatemala and other worldly destinations.  She came back to Toronto and has been impacting lives at the Strategic Coach since.

Born in Poona India. Ketan grew up in a time of simple living and higher thinking. His family then migrated to Canada, and became a physician, author, researcher, multiple international award winner, and is all about meaning, contribution, and impact.

CEO of TLC Solutions in Vancouver Canada. Technolojoy. Ever heard of it, either did I until talking to Mike. Mike and his team have discovered a way to bring joy into technology, thus technolojoy. 

Mike is a life long learner, getting results, and creating impact.  Mike is all about creating consistency, aligning, and communicating what true north is.

In the program, you discover your Unique Ability, here is Shannons: Intuitively perceiving the essence of a situation, then innovating and compassionately communicating practical strategies to align people’s thinking to wha t’s real so that they’re happy with themselves, maximizing their growth, working as a team, and fulfilling their purpose.

Todd's mantra if the whole world was listening to him..... BE KIND. Todd is all about leadership, family, community, and as I said, kindness.   I have nothing but the upmost respect for ⁠Todd Millar⁠, ⁠TEC Canada⁠, and the TEC Canada community, and it was an absolute honour to have ⁠Todd Millar⁠ as my guest. Thank you Todd for everything that you do, everyday, to ⁠#betterthepond⁠ .

Sue in 3rd grade did a spice board as a school project, from that moment, she just knew that she would travel the world to where those spices came from.  She has followed her intuition since, and it has lead her down some incredible paths, and so many lessons along the way. In a time where people are so distracted and you need them to listen, sometimes you have to whisper.  Words are Sue’s magic carpet. 

Self proclaimed data nerd, marketing genius, and all around great guy. Alex is the founder of Click Makers, and MeasureBit.  

Alex was born in the Ukraine. Went to university in Moscow, and had various jobs before moving to Canada.  His mother and father were both teachers, and as you will discover, Alex has become a life long learner. 

Beginning her journey in the USA, but born in Nuremburg Germany, Kathleen is the genius behind Second 50 Financial.  Her father, a very successful dentist had Kathleen growing up wanting for nothing.  Then, a health issue with her father changed everything, and she realized that there was a need for people needing help in the second half of their lives.

CEO of Milestone environmental. Eric is my hero.  He not only physically betters the pond by keeping them healthy through his environmental work, he also betters the pond by serving people, community, and making the world a better place.

From his very early beginnings in Warsaw, Poland. Martin’s parents risked everything and came across the border in 1972, and crossed the pond to establish a new life in Calgary, Alberta Canada.  

Martin learned about hardship, struggle, hard work, but in turn developed a very large heart to support everyone around him.  

Steve’s father’s words: No one ever drown by falling in the water, they did by staying there.

There are a few people that you come across in your life that leave an impact. Steve Sims is one of those people. His books Bluefishing and Go for Stupid have not only impacted my life, but have of many other people around me, and I am sure, a very long list of others.  You have to read Steve's books. 

From his humble beginnings in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Joey has always been the one to create a challenge, see what’s possible, invite others in, even if involved trying to fly.  Well, truth be told, getting his brother to fly.

Joey is an author, award winning speaker, and the Maestro of Design Symphony.

Don’s immediate answer to every problem is,  Is there a better way?

Don is always challenging the status quo.  Whether it is in Innovator Industrial Services, or in Amplifier X. Don has always been an odd duck, and thankfully he has, because he gets to reduce workplace injuries by creating safe workspaces for his employee’s.

Residing in Zeeland, Michigan, Monica is the Executive of Operational Excellence for the Performance Strategy Group. Monica had always been very relationship driven.  Her secret sauce is always about how many people that she can help.

Marion Pulse and Latoya Faustin of She Built This City. The two women are absolute powerhouses, and are not just creating ripples, but are making waves. Both were raised by single moms, learned struggle and resilience, stayed determined and focused, and thankfully were brought together to create She Built This City.