The Podcast From Motivational Steps
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Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses the common habit of procrastination and its impact on our lives. She emphasizes the importance of addressing tasks, like checking emails or making decisions, promptly to seize opportunities and avoid regret. Linda shares her own experience with delaying office organization and acknowledges that prioritizing self-care is crucial, yet can sometimes lead to further…
Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews David Kuhn, who discusses his work advocating for students and promoting accessibility in the Waterloo region. David emphasizes that advocacy is crucial for improving life for everyone, not just people with disabilities. He shares his personal journey, noting that accessibility is common sense and that embracing one’s disability is not a barrier to leading a…
Mike Morrice, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, discusses his path to politics, starting with a focus on local environmental issues and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of holding elected officials accountable through active participation and informed feedback, highlighting the need for a more collaborative and less divisive approach to Canadian democracy. Morrice…
This compelling interview with Eldon Sprickerhoff reveals a profound philosophy for entrepreneurship centered around authenticity and generosity – his core message is simply, “be a nice person.” Drawing on a remarkably long and diverse career, he emphasizes the importance of proactive help, shared knowledge, and a realistic acceptance of uncontrollable circumstances. More than just offering…
Philip Mills powerfully argues that the housing crisis is a significantly larger, evolving issue than many realize, drawing parallels to post-war Britain’s rapid housing construction. He advocates for urgent community action, primarily through engaging with local government to demand systemic solutions. Mills emphasizes the need to rethink “affordable housing” and highlights the widespread impact…
Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses a recent phishing scam attempt she received disguised as an email from Best Buy’s Geek Squad. The email requested money, a tactic common in phishing scams that use urgent language and fake logos. She emphasizes the importance of verifying email senders, avoiding suspicious links, and not clicking on anything that seems off. She highlights the tendency for people to…
This podcast episode addresses inspiration and resilience amid today’s overwhelming global challenges—war, natural disasters, homelessness, and violence. The host argues that constant exposure to negative news harms our mental health and encourages listeners to become agents of change rather than feeling powerless. Drawing from personal experience as an immigrant from England to Canada who…
Linda Ockwell-Jenner was nominated for the Rogers Oktoberfest Woman of the Year award – at the 50th anniversary of the event. This was a tremendous honour, but recognizes not just me, but all the nominees who devote themselves to helping people in our community. Thank you to the Canadian Western Bank (CWB) for the nomination!
During slow times, don’t give up, instead build strong foundations and be ready for when things pick up again.
Linda is joined by David Peduto, Senior Manager Public Sector Intelligence Services at leading intelligence company Recorded Future. David shares his fascinating journey, inspired by a tragic event, that led him to learn about new cultures and perspectives. Taken from discussion with David Peduto of Recorded Future as part of my Conversations video series.
