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EP #0049 Chad Barnier

February 18, 2025 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Chad Barnier is a creative director, brand strategist, and speaker passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs make their voices heard. His journey started in music, performing internationally with his band Drawing North, where he learned first hand how to connect deeply with audiences and tell compelling stories.

Since then, Chad has spent over 15 years in branding and marketing, launching his own agency and joining others to create meaningful, impactful campaigns. Chad is also passionate about advocacy and community building, and he hosts Give It To Me Bi, a podcast dedicated to bisexual advocacy and storytelling.

He also hosts Statement Brand, a podcast focused on personal branding, and how leaning into the authentic self may just be the secret to your business, to building your business and impact. With a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking. Chad helps brands and people stand out and resonate with those who matter most.

EP #0048 John Maybury

December 17, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

John Maybury is a third generation New Zealand radio broadcaster who followed his father and grandfather’s footsteps into radio, where he worked for 10 years as a host, voice artist and newsreader. He worked as an actor, MC and TV presenter through this time as well, honing his communication skills.

He then moved to Australia for 15 years and worked in media, marketing and advertising agencies, helping big brands tell stories, Through brand experiences. Now he combines his marketing and presentation skills to help founders make an impact on stage or video using storytelling.

EP #0047 Alex Kepas & Julie Mason

November 19, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Alex Kepas and Julie Mason, all the way from Idaho Falls in the U.S.

EP #0046 Lisa McAdams

September 3, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Lisa McAdams is an executive coach and trainer specialising in training on creating psychosocially safe workplaces, trauma informed communication and DFA strategies. Recognize and deal with toxic workplace culture and people with difficult personalities.

With a decade of experience in training and coaching within workplaces, including ASX 500 companies, government, NGO, and the NFP sector on the traits of bullies, the complex behaviours of abuse, the effects of trauma, and how to support employees dealing with abuse in the home and workplace. Lisa believes a psychosocially safe workplace is everybody’s right.

EP #0045 Yasmine Khater

August 6, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Yasmine Khater is a leading sales strategist and the founder of Smooth Sailing System, a company that helps businesses develop more efficient systems so they can work smarter and boost profits.

With a degree in psychology and communications, Yasmine has spent the last decade helping thousands of clients in 10 plus different countries improve their sales by incorporating cutting edge neuroscience strategies. That same approach also led her to build six multi six and seven figure businesses.

Yasmine is a TEDx speaker and has been featured in Forbes, Inc, HuffPost and Cosmopolitan.

EP #0044 Geert Degrande

July 23, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Geert Degrade is a journalist, copywriter, ghostwriter for more than 40 years.

In 2021, he founded www. restory.be

EP #0043 Walter Faaij

July 9, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Walter Faaij is a corporate anthropologist and the founder of Green Culture Lab. Walter talks, writes and consults on sustainability, corporate culture and culture change. Guiding leaders of companies and organisations in embedding sustainability in their corporate culture.

Walter has also researched the social impact of climate change on Greenland.

EP #0042 Rachel Franklin-Heys

June 25, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Rachel Franklin Hayes, armed with a psychology degree from the University of Reading.

Rachel’s journey began in in person customer service and sales, forging her commitment to authentic connections. Boasting a diverse background in sales, leadership, and customer service across various industries, Rachel brings a versatile set to the table. Her approach is rooted in creating meaningful face to face interactions.

Which has then evolved to fostering the same meaningful connections for digital and remote companies, shaping her into a client success powerhouse. Passionate about authenticity and people first philosophy, Rachel believes connection should extend further than transactional relationships. Her belief in the value of genuine connections extends beyond professional realms, making her not only a client success expert, but also a life skill enthusiast.

At Pickle Co, Rachel serves as a catalyst, guiding clients in crafting their unique message [00:02:00] and developing their personal brand. Her dedication goes beyond the business realm, enriching both enterprises and clients alike.

EP #0041 Ciara Ocasio

June 11, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

Ciara Ocasio’s journey in media production and videography began with a degree in photography. But a love for the moving images has been a constant force throughout her life. As a creative young professional, Ciara brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a knack for collaborative storytelling to every project.

Beyond the professional realm, Ciara’s ability to connect with people and her insatiable curiosity have been key drivers in her career success. When she’s not crafting compelling visuals, you might find her putting on events, volunteering or honing her skills at Toastmasters. What sets Ciara apart from her belief is the power of stories, both micro and macro.

To her, stories aren’t just enjoyable, they’re potent tools capable of driving real results. Her innovative approach to [00:02:00] videography and video editing reflects her commitment to uncovering and sharing the narratives that already exist in our daily lives.

EP #0040 Rosalind Cardinal

May 28, 2024 #storytellerjewels 0 Comments

When growing up, Rosalind Cardenal could not decide if she wanted to be a librarian, a vet, or the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. She achieved none of these goals, but a fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams and organisations.

After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, A successful battle with cancer gave Roz the nudge to take a passion For transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organizations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Roz established her consulting business, shaping change to achieve her goals.

Roz’s expertise spans strategic planning, leadership development, organizational culture, change management, emotional intelligence, and employee engagement. She is a multi award winning leadership mentor and coach. Roz is a keen writer, and in addition to her book, The Resilient Employee, and her own blog, she is featured regularly in Leaders in Hills.

Thrive Global and People Development Magazine, amongst many others. Roz continues her commitment to growing empowered female leaders with the development of a Women’s Leaders Archetypes Assessment and Sovereign Women’s Model. The assessment has been taken by over 10, 000 women globally and is being described as women’s leaders as life changing.

In 2022, Roz traveled to Washington DC to collect a World of Difference Award from the International Alliance for Women for this work.