Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham

David TaylorPresident & CEO of Versa Bank https://www.versabank.comTwitter: @DavidRTaylor7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.r.taylor.90 On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest David Taylor, president and CEO of VersaBank dives into everything from stocks to entrepreneurship and working in corporate. He also shares with us how he managed to survive when his plane came crashing down, literally more than once. To submit your questions to the summer Q&A with Allison please submit your questions to allison@r-ninja.com or resiliencyninja.com “It becomes who you are because of what you've learned from the people around you" A little about David Taylor David Taylor is an entrepreneur and founder of Versa Bank designed the electronic branchless platform. Beginning in 1993, formerly known as the Pacific & Western Bank; a small trust company with six branches and a need for capital investment, reconfigured itself into a branchless bank based on online banking. By 2013 the bank became Canada's tenth largest publicly traded bank when it began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In 2017 the bank completed a revision of its ownership structure that included a merger with its largest stockholder, PWC Capital, reported to be "the first merger between a Schedule 1 bank and a holding company operating under the Canadian Business Corporations Act". David is also a licensed pilot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, I talk about why you should quit. Yes, that’s right, quit. Resilience is my mantra but knowing when to quit and when to keep going is all part of the journey. Wasted time and energy on the wrong things will only lead to burnout. Listen in to hear more! Share this podcast and let me know your thoughts. Check out my website www.resiliencyninja.com follow me on instagram @Allisondgraham and twitter @allisondgraham https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Jessica Yarbrough walks us through how she established her business from the ground up. Struggling as a single mother, Jessica decided to build her own empire and create a fulfilling life for both her and her daughter. Her now successful business helps women entrepreneurs to leverage themselves and reach their highest potential. “If you can’t step away you’ve built a prison, not a business.” - Jessica Yarbrough 44 Ways to Sell Your Services Everyday http://bit.ly/get44ways CEO babewww.ceobabe.comInstagram: @theceobabeFacebook: @officialceobabe Jessica Yarbrough is the creator of the CEO Babe brand. She is a successful marketingstrategist and a leading business consultant for female entrepreneurs. Jessica helpswomen leverage their unique gifts to create high end coaching programs, build theironline empires and scale their business to six figures and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I've hopped on the Jurassic Park band wagon. With all the recent buzz around the Raptors' success I thought it’d be fun to unpack some lessons of resilience from the court that we can apply to our own work. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. Visit my website at www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Put the book down and pick up your child”- Andrea Loewen Nair On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Andrea Loewen Nair does not believe that the traditional school system is meeting the needs of children. She is here today to share her experiences and tell us more about the why. Andrea believes in student facilitated learning and that’s exactly what she offers at the London Infinity school. Listen to this segment and visit www.infinityschool.ca to learn more. "You learn to protect your emotional intensity. You know when to dig into it and when it’s not necessary.” Educator, Psychotherapist www.infinityschool.ca Twitter: @andreamloewen Instagram: @andrea.loewen.nair Facebook: www.facebook.com/infinityschoollondon Learn more about Andrea Loewen Nair and Allison Graham at www.R-ninja.com/andrea-loewen-nair A little about Andrea: Andrea Loewen Nair, M.A., CCC, an educator and psychotherapist by trade, began her twenty-five year career thus far working with families as a respected child and youth expert. Her fun demeanor and passion for education, kids, and teens has made her a go-to for appearances in major media including YMC, Maclean’s Magazine, the Globe and Mail, and The New York Times Motherlode Blog, and also The Social and The Goods TV shows.Andrea is now the Head of School at Infinity School (an Acton Academy), a learner-driven, process-based program located in Wortley Village. She is working to advance education innovation in our city, eager to better understand what “education for the 21st Century” truly means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When the apple cart is upset it’s our natural reaction to resist change”- Kevin Craine On this episode of the Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Kevin Craine speaks to diversifying his work and how he sets himself apart from other freelancers. Writing, podcasts, voiceovers, and videography are among a few of the channels that Kevin delegates his work to. Tune into his podcast “Everyday MBA” to hear from Kevin on the other end of the mic. Freelance writer www.crainegroup.com www.Everyday-MBA.com Twitter: @Kevin_Craine Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kevin-Craine Learn more about Kevin Craine and Allison Graham at www.R-ninja.com/Kevin-Craine A little about Kevin Craine: Kevin Craine is a professional writer, an internationally respected technology analyst, and anaward-winning podcast producer. Kevin’s podcasts have been heard around the world, and his interviews feature today’s best thought leaders; including the award-winning weekly business show “Everyday MBA”. He is also the host and producer of “Bizcast”​ on C-Suite Radio and the producer behind podcasts for AIIM International, Epson, Canon and IBM, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacey Copas says, “Textbook definition, resiliency is about coping, but I really felt that that sells it short.. Stacey Copas and I find common ground as we unpack her experiences with resiliency as she was faced with a life changing event at a young age. Stacey does not allow her limited mobility to hold her back in the slightest with accomplishments in the Para-athletics, acting and running for parliament, to name a few. Stacey takes a “say yes” approach to life and is the definition of a Resiliency Ninja. “It’s easier to blame, it’s easier to make excuses than it is to actually say I’m going to choose the positive, empowering path.” Academy of Resiliency www.staceycopas.com Twitter: @staceycopas Instagram @staceycopas Facebook: www.facebook.com/speakerstacey Learn more about Stacey Copas and Allison Graham at R-Ninja.com/stacey-copas A little about Stacey Copas, Author of “How To Be Resilient”, is Australia’s leading keynote speaker and facilitator on resilience and finding the opportunity in change and adversity. She has worked with large organisations such as Viacom, GM Holden and Flight Centre, helping their leaders shift the way they perceive and respond to change, adversity and uncertainty. Stacey has also been featured in national media including ABC, Financial Review and international podcasts for her insights on resilience in the workplace. Free online access to Stacey’s eBook:https://academyofresilience.mykajabi.com/HTBR-Free-ebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never underestimate the power of words. Notice the words you use to describe yourself and the circumstances around you. Find your patterns and interrupt them to choose words that serve the best outcome. Learn more in my book Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Don't quit before the miracle happens." Christine Laperriere In this episode of The Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Christine Laperriere shares her experiences with burnout and how she was able to overcome it. In 2008, Christine decided to make a change to better her life and the lives of many others. She shares with us the importance of managing your emotional real estate and the profound impact it has on leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. Christine Laperriere Founder of Leader in Motion www.leaderinmotion.com Twitter: @leaderinmotionInstagram: @myworklifewisdomFacebook: www.facebook.com/LeaderInMotion Access to purchase Christine’s book Too Busy to Be Happy as mentioned in the podcast at www.myworklifewisdom.com A little about Christine Laperriere: As Founder of Leader In Motion (LIM) in 2008 and the Executive Director of the Women of Influence (WOI) Advancement Centre, Christine Laperriere has built her career around enabling leaders to be in motion. Not only is she well respected in numerous organizations for her ability to implement change by diagnosing people and process and management changes, she is becoming a well-known speaker and is looking forward to launching her first book, Too Busy to Be Happy, on March 19, 2019. Today she leads multiple corporate engagements focused on the development and advancement of high potential women, the growth of manager and director level professionals and she also sits as an advisor to sales leadership for over 5 sales organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is about long term pain - not acute injuries. The kind of pain that is relentless and is there for a decade. You have to decide are you going to have a full life (and be in pain) or are you going to sulk on the couch (and be in pain.) At the end of the day, your pain isn't going away so you have to embrace it and make friends with it so you don't look back on your life and believe your physical pain won. Here's me musing about life with my chronic nerve pain (cause from a surgery in 2007). I'm many years into the pain journey and know that when my attitude dips, my pain rises. Hopefully this will help you know you're not alone and you can succeed even with chronic pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Briscoe and Allison Graham talk about the 5 minute success podcast, turning the morning routine into an easy 5 minute habit, losing a business partner and rising stronger, running a top tier real estate firm through tough economies and Karen's goal to have 80 adventures before she's 80! Get your copy of Karen Briscoe’s 7-Day Quick Start program into the 5 Minute Success. Ideal for those who want to achieve a higher level of success in lead generation and business development: http://www.5minutesuccess.com/7-day-quick-start/ Karen’s new book: Flip Time, Love Life is launching soon: http://www.5minutesuccess.com/flip-time-love-life/ Learn more about Karen at r-ninja.com/karen-briscoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes sales go into a slump, and getting out of that slump quickly and gracefully takes some resilience mastery. This episode is for the Resiliency Ninjas out there who may feel frustrated right now with their sales results or, really it can apply to any dip in productivity. These are some techniques I’ve learned over the years to help myself and my clients ride the ups and downs of business and goal achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Knight Stuart Knight Productions Inc. www.stuartknight.com https://twitter.com/Stuart_Knight https://instagram.com/stuartsknight https://www.facebook.com/KnightStuart/ A little about Stuart Knight: Stuart Knight has written, produced and starred in shows that have been seen by over one million people and each year speaks around the world helping some of the planet’s biggest companies reach new levels of success. You may have seen or heard him on many TV and Radio shows where he is often asked for his expert opinion on high level communication. As an international traveler, Stuart Knight writes a sought after blog, hosts a hit podcast and shares videos that are seen by over twelve thousand people every week. As a critically acclaimed author of two books, Stuart Knight encourages people to boycott what they thought and join a new revolution in thinking. Get access to the free videos we mention on the podcast here: www.stuartknight.com You can even get a free book from Stuart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobbie Carlton has graciously offered Resiliency Ninja listeners a 25% discount on their annual membership to Innovation Women. www.innovationwomen.com Use the code NINJA On the heels of International Women’s Day, Bobbie Carlton and I talk about the gender gap in the professional speaking industry. Even in 2019, corporate event planners are defaulting to mainly male agendas and aren’t sure where to find qualified, dynamic female speakers for their events. Well, there are thousands of us and Innovation Women is one place to find a listing of professional female speakers. Public speaking is a key factor in advancing your business and your career, but fewer women get asked to speak and more women turn down invitations. Women are often in the dark about how the professional speaking game works. Connect with Bobbie and I on social media and let us know: Why are men still dominating the professional speaking industry? What can we do to balance the gender gap? Here’s a formal bio on Bobbie Carlton: Bobbie Carlton, founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, has been called Boston’s Innovation Den Mother and the Startup Fairy Godmother. She’s an award-winning marketing, PR and social media professional. She speaks regularly on marketing, public speaking and women’s issues. Her humorous approach and fiery “let’s make something happen” brand is supported by the real world results she helps drive: 1200+ new products launched, $3B in funding, and 1000+ women speaking at conferences and events. Currently a “parallel” entrepreneur (instead of a serial entrepreneur), Bobbie has spent the last 10 years building her own businesses as well as supporting client and community efforts. Previously, in addition to working with a number of Boston-area PR and marketing firms, she headed global PR at Cognos and PTC, both publicly-held enterprise software companies. In 2006 she switched gears, joining a startup focused on supporting self-esteem and positive role models for preteen girls through a social network and book series. In 2010 she was called one of the “ten Bostonians who have done the most for the startup community”. She’s also received numerous professional awards: Marketing Sherpa Viral Campaign of the Year, several PRSA Silver Anvils, Mass High Tech All-star, Boston Business Journal Woman to Watch, PR News Gamechanger and Boston’s “50 on Fire.” Follow Bobbie on Twitter as Twitter.com/BobbieC Twitter.com/@MassInno Twitter.com/@WomenInno Twitter.com/@CarltonPRM We'd like to be able to offer a discount to an Innovation Women membership. Get the first year for 25% off (normally membership is $100/year) by using the code NINJA (all caps) on the website. Sign up at InnovationWomen.com and use the code inside to Become a Speaker. Members get invitations through the site as well as a weekly email with more than 100 speaking opportunities they can apply for. Connect with me, Allison Graham at: www.r-ninja.com https://twitter.com/allisondgraham https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisongraham https://www.instagram.com/allisondgraham http://a.co/d/aNNhV1I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to support women in the workplace on International Women’s Day and beyond. This episode of Resiliency Ninja with Allison Graham is dedicated to International Women’s Day. In it I share three simple ideas on how you can support women in the workplace and then share an excerpt from my book, Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks. (Chapter 32 page 144) Like all of these special days that mark an important topic, this is one day that needs to spark action in how we show up everyday. The drama we see on reality tv shows and the Housewives of … is NOT the way we build loyalty with our teammates, deal with difficult coworkers or break the glass ceiling. Here are 3 ways we can support women’s career advancement at work. Listen the podcast to hear the full insights. - Celebrate and acknowledge other women’s successes. Like REALLY celebrate. Recognize that another person’s success, does not diminish your potential for success. - Don’t gossip negatively about someone else. If you have issue with someone else, do them the courtesy of addressing it directly with the person. If you’re going to gossip, get caught saying something kind. - Don’t buy in stereotypes and specifically that women are more emotional at work. Even if we are, being able to feel into our decisions is one of our superhero powers. - Bonus tip: what to know how to not cry in a meeting. Squeeze your butt cheeks together. It distracts your brain so you can hold back the tears! The excerpt from my book… Musical Chairs, Who’s Out? CALL IT JEALOUSY OR COMPETITIVENESS, some people step on others as they rise to the top. There is so much abundance in the world why bother?Both men and women engage in this combative behavior, but in many ways society has set women up to be especially prone to the ugly side of the competitive climb. Back in the day when women were just beginning to be accepted in professional environments, there were only one or two spots at the top that women could fill.This gender prejudice launched a game of musical chairs. The ruthless women who pushed everyone else aside were the only ones left with a seat at the big boys’ table. When the music stopped, the last chair would go to the woman who threw the most elbows and kicked her high-heeled feet hardest. It was an era fueled by a scarcity mentality. At the root of scarcity is fear. In this case, there was fear that a woman wouldn’t make it to the top unless she was the first and only one there.I’m inspired by a genuine society where men and women can truly feel supported by each other. We have to stop pulling chairs away when the music stops. Instead we must start adding more chairs to the mix, to invite more people of both genders and various backgrounds to join a bigger table of success. Thankfully, these days there is so much room at the top you can claim your seat at whatever table motivates you. You don’t need the old boys’ network anymore; you can create your own table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah McVanel is the guest on today’s Resiliency Ninja podcast with Allison Graham. We talk about the best way to recognize people at work, the risk of moving from corporate career to self-employment and connecting with your kids when traveling for work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Challenge your thinking on the power of resilience and the varying degrees of resilience that impact your overall quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been quite a year. I missed a major goal, but used that as a lesson and the learning will be the catalyst for 2019! I hope you take time to reflect on your blessings from the year before hopping into the planning and resolutions for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult their careers for nearly 30 years. She is the author of The Wealthy Speaker 2.0, The Epic Keynote and The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal. Prior to coaching, Jane worked as an agent for several speakers whose careers skyrocketed. She also served as Vice President of a Speakers Bureau in Dallas where she represented several celebrities, best-selling authors and business experts. Jane’s Wealthy Speaker University offers online courses, masterminds and private coaching programs for speakers at all levels helping speakers position to gain those almighty HIGHER FEES. Connect with Jane: www.speakerlauncher.com https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Speaker.Launcher https://twitter.com/janeatkinson Connect with Allison Graham: www.R-Ninja.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During my 2-week podcast hiatus, in addition to speaking to audiences and a trip to California, I spent a day on the Habitat for Humanity Build site with some friends. It was wet, freezing cold and this was not within my strength-wheelhouse, but we stuck with it. By the end, the team was reflecting on lessons learned from the build. If you would like to support the team's fundraising efforts: Here is the link and it will be active until Februrary 2019! https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=4207183&langPref=en-CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices