Safe Brave Stories

About Safe Brave Stories

This series shines a light on what it takes to create spaces that are both safe and brave — places where people can show up authentically, speak honestly, and lean into growth. The stories — like the guests themselves — are unique, but they share a common thread of leadership, courage, curiosity, growth mindset, and resilience. Each conversation reveals how safe brave spaces can unlock potential, strengthen connection, and spark ripple effects that inspire change.

Publisher

Greg Smith and Anna Petosa

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2021

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Hamza Khan - PhD Researcher in Collective Leadership for Human Flourishing | Keynote Speaker | 2x Bestselling Author | Co-Founder, SkillsCamp | Hope IS a Leadership Strategy.

   Hamza Khan is a bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, educator, and globally recognized keynote speaker whose TEDx talk, Stop Managing, Start Leading, has inspired millions. Through his books Leadership, Reinvented and The Burnout Gamble, Hamza is co-founder of SkillsCamp and has become one of the leading voices on the future of work, resilience, and creating workplaces where people don't justperform—they truly thrive. His message is both timely and deeply hopeful: the future of work isn't more technology—it's more humanity. As artificial intelligence and rapid change reshape our world, Hamza believes our greatest competitive advantage will always be our capacity for empathy, curiosity, courage, and connection. Today we'll explore what it means to lead with humanity, how we can build cultures of trust and belonging, and why creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be brave may be one of the most important leadership challenges of our time. To learn more about and connect with Hamza you can reach him on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanhamza/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanhamza/) or at the SkillsCamp website - https://www.skillscamp.co/

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Yousuf Khatib — Entrepreneur, Connector, Technology Leader

   Today’s guest is Yousuf Khatib — an entrepreneur, connector, technology leader and someone whose career has been shaped by a genuine curiosity about people, possibility and the impact we can have when we bring the two together. Yousuf’s journey has taken him through financial services, technology, entrepreneurship, global talent and, most recently, artificial intelligence. Early in his career, he built and developed a financial services organization of more than 600 agents. He went on to work with and build technology companies, help organizations scale across borders, and immerse himself in Canada’s startup ecosystem. Today, he is helping leaders think about how AI can be used not simply to replace work, but to remove friction, strengthen relationships and enable people to do more of what they do best. But what makes Yousuf especially interesting for Safe Brave Stories is the thread running underneath all of that. He’s deeply interested in connection, collaboration and using entrepreneurship as a force for good. He has explored the impact economy, championed initiatives focused on kindness and giving and has consistently looked for ways to connect talented people with opportunities that can change their lives. Yousuf also brings the perspective of someone who seems endlessly willing to explore what’s next — to ask questions, challenge assumptions, experiment, and occasionally head down a path without knowing exactly where it will lead. If you want to find out more about Yousuf and his work, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousufkhatib/

3. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Josh Siegal - Executive Leader | Speaker | Advisor | Community Builder

   Josh Siegal is a people and culture leader, executive coach,speaker, and community builder from Toronto, Ontario, who believes that extraordinary organizations are built by putting people first. Throughout his career, he's helped high-growth companies and mission-driven organizations design cultures where people can thrive, grow, and do their best work. Hisleadership journey has included senior talent and culture roles with organizations such as Wave, Real Matters, and most recently UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, where he focused on strengthening community, leadership, and connection at scale. Known for blending strategic thinking with genuine empathy, Josh is passionate about creating workplaces where trust, belonging, and purpose aren't just aspirational values—they're everyday experiences. Whether he's helping leaders navigate rapid growth, reimagining organizational culture, or mentoring emerging leaders, Josh consistently challenges organizations toremember that culture is designed through the choices leaders make every day. On this episode of Safe Brave Stories, Josh shares his insights on what it really takes to build healthy cultures, why psychological safety and human connection matter more than ever, and how leaders can create environments where people have thecourage to be authentic, take risks, and bring their whole selves to work. His thoughtful, practical approach reminds us that the strongest organizations aren't built through perfect strategies—they're built through meaningful relationships. You can connect with Josh via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasiegal/

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