Mental Health for Performance

About Mental Health for Performance

How do we create environments where people thrive, achieve and want to stay? Post-pandemic, it is important to knock down the stigma and stereotypes that surround mental health. We need to get comfortable talking about and dealing with humanity in the workplace. Human first, brave spaces bring out the best in people, promote effective teamwork and drive top level performance. Join us for approachable conversations with leaders who demystify the tough topics and share practical advice for today’s changing workplace.

Publisher

Mental Health for Performance

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2022

Latest episode

29 Jun 2024

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2024

   Episode #18: Vickie Woosley

   “It all falls back to relationship for me.” Vickie Woosley , full-time psychologist with the NHL’s Nashville Predators, said that and she believes it with everything in her. In fact, she believes that relationship is of utmost importance if leaders ever want anyone to follow them. If they don’t have a relationship with you, why would they ever want to do anything for you? Great question. So, how do you go about building relationship? And once you do, how can you ensure that those in your care are mentally well enough to do whatever is asked of them? Well, Vickie has all kinds of answers to that question, which have come from her 21 years as an undercover agent with the FBI and now, working with a bunch of big, tough hockey players who have to be mentally well to even hope to compete. How to be your very best in the highest-pressure situations is something Vickie knows so well and the conversation in this episode will prove that and give you an inside look at how you and those you lead, can do it  too.

2. 

   30 May 2024

   Episode #17: Melinda Harrison

   “People want to know that they matter.” Something Melinda Harrison works on with high performance athletes transitioning out of sport and into the real world all the time. As an Olympic swimmer herself, she knows of what she speaks. She herself struggled with finding her way once she retired from sport. So, how can you help lead high performers in YOUR organization? How can you ensure that they feel like a valued member of your team… even in the learning stages? How can individuals who only know an “all in” mentality, feel like they’re ever successful again in this thing we call life? Well, that’s why Melinda did the work. That’s why she asked so many questions of successfully transitioned athletes and then, decided that she HAD to put the answers into a book. Now, whether you ARE or WERE a high-performance athlete, you are close to one, or maybe you just hired one… this is a listen you are NOT going to want to miss.

3. 

   31 Aug 2023

   Episode #16: Elmer Hildebrand

   “I’ll retire when it becomes work.” That’s what CEO and President of Golden West Broadcasting, Elmer Hildebrand says whenever anyone asks him when he’s going to retire. Now the question is not unreasonable, considering he’s 86 years old. But he still continues to love what he does and with 40 radio stations and 20 online portals, he does a lot! But what was the recipe for his success, considering it all started with one small AM radio station in Altona back in 1957? And how is AM and FM radio still viable in 2023? According to Elmer it all comes down to investing in people and the communities where you are. He thinks it’s a pretty simple business. So, listen, hear for yourself and enjoy.

4. 

   1 Aug 2023

   Episode #15: Kiirsten May

   “Our mission is to make marketing better”. “Our social purpose is to inspire the social consciousness of brands.” Kiirsten May said both of those things about the company that she co-owns with Alex Varrichio, Uphouse Inc. A marketing and public relations agency providing services to clients in all different sectors and she is our guest today. Kiirsten is an award-winning copywriter, brand consultant and co-author of The Proximity Paradox (co-written with UpHouse co-owner Alex Varricchio). She and Alex  have proven to be some amazing humans doing some pretty amazing things. Just 6 years ago, they risked doing their own thing and now, 37 employees and counting later, there’s no doubt that the “way” they are doing things is resonating with their employees and the clients they work with. But not only that, even the Advertising Association of Winnipeg is taking note. This year, Uphouse Inc. received 6 of their Signature Awards for their work with Inland Fine Furnishings, Wildlife Haven and TECHNATION. They also received runner up honours for the work they did with Anne Mulaire and the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council. The list of positives, when it comes to Uphouse Inc, is long and we’d prefer to let you learn more about it from the story that Kiirsten tells in this episode of “Mental Health for Performance”. Take a listen and enjoy.

5. 

   3 Jul 2023

   Episode #14: Janice Filmon

   “The whole thing was just an adventure from the beginning. Except that in the centre of it all and what it’s about is people. It really is. It’s about people, it’s about relationships, about how you treat others and to this day I would still say that.” The Honourable Janice Filmon DID say that and you are in luck because she has a lot more to say than just that, in this episode of “Mental Health for Performance”. She was Manitoba’s twenty-fifth Lieutenant Governor – only the second woman to hold the post in the province’s history.  She is married to former Premier of Manitoba, The Honourable Gary Filmon, they have four children, plus many grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was born and raised in Winnipeg. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the University of Manitoba.  She worked as a social worker with the Children’s Aid Society before finding her true calling in the voluntary sector and she was inducted into the Order of Manitoba in 2007 and the Order of Canada in 2013!! She is so many things – but perhaps the greatest thing about her is that she is real and she truly cares about making a difference.… and you will FEEL that when you listen.

6. 

   31 May 2023

   Episode # 13: Janet McMahon

   Janet McMahon is our guest today. She is also Sport Manitoba’s President and CEO but when you sit down and chat with Janet – I get an overwhelming sense that she is simply an amazing woman, passionate about sport and doing all she can to use her 3 decades of experience in it, to make it better for us all. She leads with a knowledge that if we start looking at the human side of people not JUST the performance – the performance side comes with it because people choose it. So how do you get people to choose excellence, to work alongside you, to find joy in accomplishing things, to motivate without overwhelming, to stay focussed and through it all to enjoy what they’re doing? Well, if you want to know, then listen to Janet McMahon. An episode we get to share with you thanks to Pinnacle. Your recruitment firm that has been proudly on the job for the past 20 years. “Mental Health for Performance”. Enjoy.

7. 

   30 Apr 2023

   Episode #12: Adrienne Leslie-Toogood

   What an incredible season of guests here on our Mental Health for Performance podcast, and we convinced the incredible person behind this entire podcast project, Dr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood to sit down and look back at it all. There are so many take-aways from the stories we’ve been able to gather and, in this episode, we’re asking Adrienne to put HER ears and eyes to them and give us HER “take” on the thoughts shared. Her insights here are perceptive and helpful and give leaders of any kind and in any field some tangible ways to make a real difference to the success of those that you have in your care. And, if you are reading this and have come this far, then get comfortable and enjoy listening to a game changer herself, Dr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood.

8. 

   31 Mar 2023

   Episode #11: Dave Angus

   “Success for me is defined by impact. Whether it’s impact in the community, impact at Johnston Group or impact in individual’s lives. How can I provide a positive impact, is how I would define success.” – Dave Angus, President of Johnston Group. What an incredible perspective on success. He measures it by how he impacts others. The true essence of a leader. There is so much to learn from Dave Angus and all you have to do is listen. Dave is willing to share all that has enabled him to have a positive impact as a leader, on those who follow him and in turn, be part of the great success that is Johnston Group. Thank you to Pinnacle, your recruitment firm that has been proudly on the job for the past 20 years, for being on board with “Mental Health for Performance” and making it possible to get stories like this to you. Enjoy.

9. 

   1 Mar 2023

   Episode #10: Susan Cockle

   Susan Cockle is a Mental Performance Consultant, professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and Registered Psychologist with over 2 decades of experience. She works in private practice in Edmonton, Ab. and is the Mental Health Lead for the Canadian Paralympic Committee (for Tokyo, Beijing, Santiago, Paris) and consults on mental health and performance for various National Sports Organizations including; Volleyball Canada, Canada Basketball, and Canada Soccer. Susan is also certified as a High Performance Practitioner, by Sport Scientist Canada, at the Senior Level. And she is a psychologist for the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport. Susan has prepared athletes and coaches for 5 Olympic and Paralympic Games (London, Rio, Pyeongchang, Tokyo, Beijing). She is particularly interested in how mental health impacts sport performance and how working on both mental skills, as well as mental health, can aide high performance outcomes and quality of life.

10. 

    1 Feb 2023

    Episode #9: Jennifer Walinga

    “The real leading factor are the core values of commitment to each other and discipline and a culture of respect, of authenticity really sharing who you are, being who you are, but also managing and respecting the diversity of the group. And that was central to our philosophy that no one person is more important than another. And that’s just shaped my whole theory around leadership.” – Dr. Jennifer Walinga If you are here to learn about leadership, teamwork and success from the inside out, then you are in the right place. Dr. Jennifer Walinga is all about safe spaces in sport, work and life. She’s an Olympic gold medalist and world champion in the sport of rowing. She’s a professor at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC and runs a consulting firm called Integrated Focus and she is thrilled to have a chance to share her story and all that she has learned along the way. Enjoy the listen thanks to Pinnacle. Your recruitment firm that has been proudly on the job for the past 20 years.

11. 

    1 Jan 2023

    Episode #8: Gloria Balague

    “Sometimes leaders think that they should make all the decisions and that that’s what leading is. And when you do that the message that you give is 'I need to make the decisions because I’m better than you are.' And that’s horrible. But when you empower people and GIVE them the opportunity and teach them, and don’t throw them to the wolves but allow them to start making decisions progressively and involve them, that is saying 'What you think matters and you are capable of doing this.' And that conveys respect and that conveys trust.” – Gloria Balague And who is Gloria Balague? She is a Clinical Associate Professor Emerita in Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She grew up in Spain and is back living there now, in retirement, after a lifetime of work in the USA. Gloria worked as sports psychologist for the Chicago Bears from 2015-2020 – she has worked extensively with USA Track and Field, USA Gymnastics and USA Field Hockey. She was at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics as a sport psychologist and the list goes on and on for her. Throughout her journey, she has been asked time and time again to join organizations because they just knew that they needed her. If you are a leader of any kind – listen to Gloria and go back to the people you lead and be better than you were when you came.

12. 

    1 Dec 2022

    Episode #7: Barry Jansen

    “I get up every day just wanting to make a difference and help people become successful.” - Barry Jansen That’s just one of the many things that Barry Jansen could not contain when I had the pleasure of chatting with him. So, we figured we would give him yet another opportunity. Barry started “Jansen HR” to work with leaders and coaches and in turn, help them work with their “teams”. So, if you are looking to be successful in leading your own place of work, home or play – you need to listen to this podcast. Barry makes it very clear that anybody can be a boss. That’s easy. Being a leader? That is hard. And is leadership telling people what to do or is it having people come along WITH you? Hear how Barry defines it and helps others find success in it, in this episode of the “Mental Health for Performance” podcast, brought to you by Pinnacle.

13. 

    31 Oct 2022

    Episode #6: Jessica Vliegenthart

    Jessica Vliegenthart is a World Champion in the sport of wheelchair basketball, a Paralympian, 2-time Canadian Champion and a 2-time Pan Am Games silver medalist. Jessica is also a lawyer, a wife, and a mother! After a life-changing accident left her paralyzed from the waist down she accomplished all of the above with sheer determination. When anyone told her she couldn’t or shouldn’t… she simply did! There were times when she wanted to give up, and a great leader convinced her to push on in a new way. Now she is an influential leader in her own right, and she shares her insights on what causes people to want to give up or to push on. Hear about how a life-changing accident creates challenges from every angle and an honest description of how mental health affects absolutely every aspect of life. Jessica has used her experience to serve others and positively influence her community and everyone around her. We all have something to learn from this honest and inspiring conversation.

14. 

    1 Oct 2022

    Episode #5: Teri Dennis-Davies

    Today’s “Mental Health for Performance” guest is Teri Dennis-Davies, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Now, I know, that’s quite the title… but when you listen you will hear an incredibly strong, intelligent, thoughtful and warm woman, who is not only concerned with success and performing well – but also BEING well while doing it. Teri has a passion for those who are led by her, to be able to be the best they can be and has implemented some tools and strategies to work towards making that a reality. If you’d like to hear what they are and perhaps implement them for yourself, listen, and you will be motivated to strive to give everyone in your organization the opportunity to get to the same start line – true equity. The journey toward this continues every day and we think listening to Teri is a big step toward helping us all achieve it. Thank you to Pinnacle for bringing this episode to us all. Enjoy.

15. 

    1 Sept 2022

    Episode #4: Peter Davis

    If you’re here, you’re likely in the business of performing and achieving, or striving to be. This episode’s guest knows all about that. Peter Davis works with some of the biggest sport organizations in the world - Olympic teams, Olympic committees, professional sport leagues and more. He was one of the original senior consultants with “Own the Podium” in Canada, and is now a Managing Partner at Apex Global Sport Group. Peter helps organizations create successful outcomes in sport and other contexts around the globe. How does he do it? What is the Apex365 Model, and how does it work? Hear Peter Davis, PhD, share insights into how he has helped organizations from local to national, from disorganized to high-functioning, level up their game, perform better and achieve their goals. This “Mental Health for Performance” podcast is brought to you by Pinnacle.

16. 

    1 Aug 2022

    Episode #3: Gene Muller

    The “Mental Health for Performance” podcast is all about how we create environments where people thrive, achieve and want to stay, and we’re not only talking about sport environments. We’re talking about the workplace, your home… really, ANY place you find yourself. Gene Muller, Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Manitoba understands high level performance in both sport and business, and how it can challenge our mental health and wellness. He is passionate about ideas and creating environments where ideas, even the ones that aren’t utilized are accepted and needed to collectively get to the very best one. Gene says: “I want to promote relational harmony, but with tension around what we are achieving and how we’re going to achieve it.” “I think the top players have and exude a sense of ease in high pressure situations.” “I think we need to be braver and less concerned with the impact of failure.” “Environments that develop people are filled with a certain type of tension, challenging yet attainable tasks, and an overall mood of acceptance of growth and learning.” The quotes just keep coming with Gene. Listen and see which ideas inspire you. You may have to listen again and again to take it all in. Discover how you and the people you lead can thrive in whatever situation comes your way.

17. 

    1 Jul 2022

    Episode #2: Ogo Okwumabua

    “When things are in balance in your life, you start to perform better, you start to feel better, you can visualize better. And one of the things we thought is, ‘Hey, let’s incorporate all the different parts of life that are important to us and allow us to connect’ and that’s what Zueike to us, means.” And that’s just one of the many gems Ogo Okwumabua, co-owner of Zueike, shared in his conversation with us in this episode of “Mental Health for Performance”. We are excited to share another story that will be a resource for you to take back to your workplace and share with those you work with. Success is about more than JUST the product or the profit… it’s the people you work with that want to be seen, heard and found. Ogo has that figured out! Listen to hear his story. Hear how truly caring for his team has driven performance. Learn from someone who is doing business in a deliberately new way that we can all learn from.

18. 

    1 Jun 2022

    Sheldon Kennedy on Mental Health

    When you hear the name “Sheldon Kennedy” there’s a good chance you know who he is. There’s a good chance you know what his story is about. But did you know that for Sheldon, after decades of sharing the story of the sexual abuse that he endured at the hands of his junior hockey coach Graham James, his purpose for sharing the story has changed. In the early days, it was really, just about “Sheldon’s story” and trying to get people to understand what happened – but that shifted from just telling the story to talking about all the things that could be done to make life better for others. Better for those who had experienced the same thing and better for those who lead, who want to create environments where this DOESN’T happen. THAT’S what you’re going to learn when you listen. Sheldon is going to help us all learn how to foster safe environments, not only in sport but at home, in school, and in the workplace. Mental Health for Performance – it’s the only way – and Sheldon has certainly journeyed through some dark places to be able to share with an authenticity like no other. He is so willing to share his story – so take a listen.

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