Motivational Moments
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Episodes
- Episode 188: Conversation with David Kuhn
In this episode, Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaks with David Kuhn about his advocacy work for students and accessibility in the Waterloo region. Kuhn highlights that advocacy benefits everyone and shares his perspective on embracing disability…
- Episode 187: Conversation with Mike Morrice
Mike Morrice, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, discusses his political origins in environmentalism and community work. He advocates for citizen accountability of elected officials and proposes proportional representation to fost…
- Episode 186: Conversation with Eldon Sprickerhoff
In this interview, Eldon Sprickerhoff discusses his entrepreneurial philosophy centered on authenticity and generosity, emphasizing the importance of proactive help and a humble, adaptable mindset. He frames business as a collaborative end…
- Episode 185: Conversation with Philip Mills
In this episode, Philip Mills explains the scale of the housing crisis, drawing parallels to post-war Britain and advocating for community engagement with local government. He emphasizes rethinking affordable housing and directs listeners…
- Episode 184: A Phishing Scam
Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares her experience with a phishing scam email that impersonated Best Buy's Geek Squad. She advises listeners on verifying email sources, scrutinizing suspicious requests, and avoiding links to protect against potent…
- Episode 183: Resilience & Inspiration
Episode 183 discusses resilience and inspiration in the face of global challenges. The host, an immigrant who overcame hardship, advocates for individual action and positive change, emphasizing strength and compassion.
- Episode 182: Woman of the Year
Linda Ockwell-Jenner reflects on her nomination for the Rogers Oktoberfest Woman of the Year award, viewing it as recognition for all nominees dedicated to community service. She thanks the Canadian Western Bank for the nomination.
- Episode 181: What goes up must come down
Episode 181 of Motivational Moments discusses the importance of perseverance during slow times. The episode advises listeners to build strong foundations and prepare for renewed activity.
- Episode 180: Conversation with David Peduto
David Peduto, Senior Manager Public Sector Intelligence Services at Recorded Future, shares his journey into the field, which was sparked by a personal tragedy. He also discusses his experiences learning about different cultures and perspe…
- Episode 179: Conversation with Richard LaTulip
Richard LaTulip, Field CISO at Recorded Future and former US Secret Service member, discusses his career path and how his experience helps companies defend against cyber threats in a conversation with Linda Ockwell-Jenner.
- Episode 178: Resilience
In this episode, Linda discusses resilience and her personal strategies for pivoting and adapting to challenges. She shares insights from her experience as a motivational speaker.
- Episode 177: Interview with Dr. Lacey Pitre
Host Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaks with Medical Oncologist Dr. Lacey Pitre about Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as Secondary Breast Cancer or Stage 4 Breast Cancer. The conversation covers research into MBC and emphasizes the imp…
- Episode 176: Marli Pinnau Cline
This episode features Marli Pinnau Cline, a Physical Therapist, discussing her message to "keep moving." She helps diverse individuals lead healthy and active lifestyles. The episode is part of the Conversations video series.
- Episode 175: How to Become a Motivational Speaker
In Episode 175, Linda Ockwell-Jenner recounts her early experiences and fond memories of becoming a motivational speaker. She offers insights into strategies that contributed to the successful launch of her speaking business.
- Episode 174: Interview with Mark Bingeman
Mark Bingeman, leader of the family fun destination Bingemans, shares insights on creating family memories. This discussion is taken from the 'Conversations' video series.
- Episode 173: Have you ever wanted to be someone else?
Humans sometimes ponder life as another person, but this episode of Motivational Moments suggests that such comparisons can obscure one's own positive qualities and the reality of others' experiences.
- Episode 172: Helen Fishburn
This episode features a discussion with Helen Fishburn, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington. They review insights from the 'How Mentally Healthy Is Your Community' survey regarding mental well-being in the reg…
- Episode 171: Jason Cassidy
This episode features a discussion with Jason Cassidy, CEO of Shinydocs, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and how his company utilizes it to address business challenges.
- Episode 170: Marc-François Ferrazzano
This episode of Motivational Moments features an interview with Marc-François Ferrazzano, Manager Service Operations for SITA, sourced from Linda's Conversations video series.
- Episode 169: Kevin Marcus Miller
Linda interviews Kevin Marcus Miller, who has survived Sudden Cardiac Arrest twelve times. Kevin shares his experiences of navigating life with constant fear and forging a path to success.
- Episode 168: Robert Pardi
In this episode of Motivational Moments, Robert Pardi, a Personal Growth Retreat Leader, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Life Coach, discusses impactful moments from his life. The conversation is part of the Motivational Steps Conversations s…
- Episode 167: LinkedIn Tips
In Episode 167 of Motivational Moments, Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses impactful LinkedIn strategies. She touches on how your headline represents you, maximizing the platform's potential, and using social media time efficiently.
- Episode 166: Don’t Fear Networking
Episode 166 discusses the importance of networking for brand promotion and establishing connections, highlighting how it helps people understand your identity and potential assistance.
- Episode 165: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 4)
Melissa Day discusses her ongoing battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Despite the incurable nature of the disease, she maintains a strong determination to live her life without letting it hold her back.
- Episode 164: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 3)
Melissa returns to share her experiences with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, including her treatments and the support system that aids her in battling the disease.
- Episode 163: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 2)
Melissa, who is living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, continues her conversation with her mother, Linda. Melissa discusses hearing the diagnosis of "you have Breast Cancer." Some listeners may find parts of this episode upsetting.
- Episode 162: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
Melissa Day shares her experience of living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. The episode is part of the Motivational Moments series.
- Episode 161: The Challenge of Limb Loss
In Episode 161, Linda shares a significant life challenge she faced this year concerning her son's amputation, highlighting how her perspective aids her in navigating these difficulties.
- Episode 160: Regrets
In Episode 160, Linda reflects on regrets, suggesting they serve as opportunities to re-evaluate how challenges are approached in the future.
- Episode 159: Your Brand Matters
In Episode 159, Linda Ockwell-Jenner emphasizes the critical importance of branding. She shares insights drawn from her experience in developing successful brand strategies for her own businesses and for clients.
- Episode 158a: October Breast Cancer Awareness
This podcast episode, originally published as episode 158, is being republished in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Host Linda shares aspects of her personal experience with breast cancer.
- Episode 158: October Breast Cancer Awareness
Episode 158 of Motivational Moments discusses breast cancer awareness month in October. Host Linda shares a personal account of her breast cancer journey.
- Episode 157: Self-Esteem
Linda returns to discuss self-esteem and self-acceptance. The episode touches on the significance of personal feelings and external perceptions in life.
- Episode 156: Thinking of Starting a Small Business?
This episode discusses key considerations for starting a small business, including understanding client needs, planning customer acquisition, and defining a memorable brand identity.
- Episode 155: The Future is Unknown
Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to share insights on navigating the transition back to life with fewer COVID-19 restrictions, considering changes in both life and business.
- Episode 154: The Importance of Routine
This episode discusses the significance of routines for maintaining balance and focus, particularly in the context of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Episode 153: COVID Broke Me
After a break in the podcast feed since November 2020, the host of Motivational Moments returns to explain the reasons for her absence.
- Episode 152: Grow Your Network
In Episode 152 of Motivational Moments, Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses maintaining a business network, likening the process to nurturing a plant.
- Episode 151: Keep Calm & Carry On
In this episode, Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares her perspective on evaluating the urgency of challenges. She emphasizes the importance of determining whether a problem requires immediate attention or can be deferred to allow focus on business…
- Episode 150: One-on-One With Brenda Halloran
Brenda Halloran, formerly the Mayor of Waterloo, Ontario, and now a successful small business owner, is featured in this episode of Motivational Moments, originally part of Linda’s One-on-One video series.
- Episode 149: One-on-One with Lynda Murray
Lynda Murray, Chief Marketing Officer at ShipperBee, shares insights on the company's response to the challenges presented by Covid19, highlighting community collaborations and the creation of job opportunities. This episode was originally…
- Episode 148: One-on-One with Kathryn McGarry
Mayor of Cambridge, Kathryn McGarry, speaks with Linda Ockwell-Jenner about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion was part of Linda’s One-on-One video series.
- Episode 147: To Wear a Mask, or Not Wear a Mask. That is the Question
In Episode 147 of Motivational Moments, host Linda addresses the topic of face masks, a significant issue arising from the effects of COVID-19.
- Episode 146: Knowing When It’s Time For You
In Episode 146, Linda shares her journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing one's own needs for personal growth.
- Episode 145: Don’t be Fearful to Say No
Episode 145 discusses the common experience of people wanting to sell to others in both virtual and face-to-face networking scenarios. It emphasizes the importance of overcoming the fear of saying 'no' in these situations.
- Episode 144: Virtual Networking With No Fear
In Episode 144, Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses virtual networking, drawing parallels to in-person interactions. She encourages viewers to smile and enjoy the experience of being on camera.
- Episode 143: 8 Motivational Steps for Working From Home
In episode 143, Linda presents 8 motivational steps designed to help individuals remain effective while working from home, particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Episode 142: Growing Your Network by Connecting With Professionals
Episode 142 of Motivational Moments focuses on the importance of purposeful networking. It highlights that simply connecting is insufficient; individuals must understand the reason for each connection and actively maintain these relationsh…
- Episode 141: Follow-Up
This episode discusses the importance of following up on referrals to secure sales. The description states that failure to do so results in lost sales and negatively affects the referrer.
- Episode 140: How Is The Pandemic Affecting Me?
Linda Ockwell-Jenner discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on her personal life and her two businesses.