Best Proactive Talent Podcasts (2025)

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Inside one lawyer’s fight with addiction – and the Law Society of Ontario's response 21:35

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4h ago21:35

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Toronto criminal defence lawyer Robert Kivlichan joins CL Talk to share how his addiction and severe panic attacks collided with a Law Society of Ontario spot audit and led to his suspension and a capacity investigation. He describes why he believes the LSO’s process can weaponize mental health disclosures, forcing lawyers to surrender sensitive me…

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How law firms are rethinking talent retention for the next generation of lawyers 35:17

8d ago35:17

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In this episode of CL Talk, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, host Robert De Toni moderates a candid conversation with firm leaders Kurt Schlachter of Stringam, Jacqueline Dinsmore of Caravel Law and boutique founder Ashlee Froese on what it really takes to keep today’s lawyers. The panel delves into why younger lawyers are no longer moti…

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Danielle Robitaille speaks about building culture at an elite litigation boutique 23:44

10d ago23:44

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Danielle Robitaille, Managing Partner of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards, sits down to discuss her path from litigator to firm leadership at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP. She shares how her focus on mentorship, mental health support, and inclusive recruitment has shaped a thriving legal practice handling high-stakes litigation and white…

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Jody Glidden on AI-powered proactive relationship management at Postilize 17:26

24d ago17:26

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In this episode, Tim Wilbur sits down with Canadian entrepreneur Jody Glidden, founder and CEO of Postilize, to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing client engagement in the legal sector. Glidden talks about the evolution from traditional CRM to proactive relationship management, the challenges law firms face with data, and how AI can he…

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How Sylvie Rodrigue of Torys turned adversity into legal leadership 25:29

27d ago25:29

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In this episode, Sylvie Rodrigue, partner at Torys LLP and national class action leader, shares how overcoming personal and professional hurdles shaped her legal career. Rodrigue discusses the strategies that helped her navigate new markets, the value of finding champions, and the importance of building both personal resilience and professional exp…

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Law firm leaders challenge traditional compensation models at the Canadian Legal Summit 33:56

1M ago33:56

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In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional …

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Ideas for Outdoor Ministry Events: Or How I Learned to Stop Fighting Nature and Start Working With It 6:23

1M ago6:23

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Sitting here with mud still caked under my fingernails from yesterday's outdoor disaster. Well not disaster exactly. Kids had fun. But I'm questioning some life choices. Three months ago our outdoor worship night was magical thing everyone's still talking about. Yesterday's nature scavenger hunt turned into me chasing escaped toddlers through poiso…

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Beyond Filling Slots Prioritizing People for Sustainable Volunteer Engagement 6:52

1M ago6:52

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Sarah comes up after service looking stressed goes "I can't do VBS this year. I know you're counting on me but my mom's having surgery and I just can't commit to anything else right now." My first thought? Oh no. Sarah's one of my best volunteers. She knows all the kids. She's reliable. How am I gonna replace her for VBS? My second thought? Sarah l…

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How to Measure Event Success: Beyond Counting Heads and Pretending Everything Went Perfect 6:13

1M ago6:13

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Used to think event success was simple. Count how many people showed up subtract number of major disasters and if more good things happened than bad things call it a win. Turns out measuring success is way more complicated than that. Last spring had family movie night that looked like complete failure on paper. Projector died fifteen minutes in hal…

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My Favorite Volunteer Appreciation Events 6:29

1M ago6:29

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Sitting in planning meeting and somebody goes "Let's do fancy dinner at that nice Italian place for volunteer appreciation!" Everyone nodding like this is genius idea but I'm thinking about my actual volunteers. Jessica's got three kids under ten and works full time. Tom hates dressing up for anything. Sarah's been so overwhelmed lately she can bar…

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Harvey’s $5 billion bet: Why the hottest company in legal tech is eyeing Canada 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Gabe Pereyra, president and co-founder of Harvey, talks about the company’s rapid growth, its expansion into Canada, and how AI is reshaping the legal industry. He explains why Harvey chose Toronto as a key hub, how the company is building out its local teams, and what sets its technology apart in a crowded legal tech market. Pereyra also discusses…

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5 Bible Story Dramas Kids Will Love 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Emma raises her hand middle of my Daniel lion's den story goes "Can we BE the lions instead of just sitting here?" About to say no like always because dramas are chaos and take forever and someone ends up crying. But then look around and these kids literally falling asleep. Marcus making airplane noises with his pencil. Tyler staring at ceiling lik…

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Effective Promotion Strategies for Events: Or How I Learned to Stop Overthinking and Start Actually Talking to People 7:32

2M ago7:32

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Sitting here looking at pile of leftover flyers from Halloween event. Spent probably two hours making them perfect. Nice colors cute fonts all the details lined up just right. Used maybe ten of them. Rest are going in recycling bin with all my other beautiful unused promotional materials from past three years. Whole graveyard of perfectly designed …

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Mastering the "No": How to Gracefully Redirect Volunteer Energy and Avoid Burnout 6:53

2M ago6:53

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Tom corners me after service bouncing on his feet like kid on Christmas morning. "Got amazing idea for VBS! Full theatrical production costumes sets choreography the whole thing! Been planning for weeks!" Heart sinking through floor because his idea is actually creative and look at his face he's so excited and I have to somehow explain we have thre…

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Activities That Teach About Missions 6:01

2M ago6:01

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Missions week comes around and I'm scrambling trying figure out how teach kids about missions without just lecturing them about far away places they've never heard of. Last year was disaster. Found worksheets online about different countries. Kids colored flags learned couple facts. Emma asked why people in Africa don't just buy food at grocery sto…

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iPro trust account shortfall highlights real estate transparency failures: Ed Carmichael 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Ed Carmichael, managing lawyer at Ownright, a Toronto-based digital platform for real estate transactions, speaks about the urgent need for greater transparency and stronger oversight in Ontario’s real estate sector. Drawing on the recent iPro trust account shortfall, he outlines how gaps in regulatory audits and outdated industry practices leave b…

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Challenges at the Building Level 23:47

2M ago23:47

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In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, speaks with Angela Kelly, a life coach for school leaders and host of The Empowered Principal Podcast, about how the K–12 workforce challenges are playing out at the building level. While districts focus on hiring, development, and retention strategies, it’s pri…

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From Chaos to "Frozen Finale": What a Kids' Ministry Talent Show Taught Us About Embracing Imperfection and Celebrating Gifts 6:08

2M ago6:08

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Sitting in church parking lot 11 PM Thursday picking dried glue stick residue off my jeans wondering what possessed me to think organizing kids ministry talent show was good idea. Three months ago seemed so simple. Kids love performing right? Parents love watching their kids perform. How hard could it be? Really hard turns out. Like "questioning li…

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From Chaos to Confidence: The Power of Proactive Volunteer Training 7:15

2M ago7:15

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Jessica texts me 10:30 PM night before VBS "umm what am I supposed to do tomorrow exactly? I know crafts but how many kids? What supplies? WHERE IS EVERYTHING???" Staring at phone in dark thinking oh crap. Spent three weeks planning every detail but somehow never told anyone what they're actually supposed to DO with my brilliant plans. Monday morni…

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From Magic Words to Real Talk Simplifying Communication and Connection 5:43

2M ago5:43

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Sitting in church parking lot at 4 AM because apparently needed to return to scene of crime to process how badly I screwed up teaching prayer today. Was supposed to be simple lesson. Prayer equals talking to God. Basic stuff seven-year-olds should understand without needing theology degree. Somehow turned it into complicated formula with magic phra…

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Beyond Be Nice Practical Strategies for True Inclusion and Belonging 5:56

2M ago5:56

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New kid showed up last week stood by door looking terrified while my regular kids completely ignored him. Felt horrible watching him stand there invisible while everyone played like he didn't exist. Tried saying "everyone include Jake" but made it worse. Kids hate being told to be nice. Name games are torture for new kids. Standing in spotlight try…

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Event Planning Elevated Digital Tools to Transform Chaos into Clarity 7:28

2M ago7:28

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Sitting in office after another VBS disaster trying figure out where everything went wrong and Tom walks in goes "You know there's actual tools that help with this stuff right?" I'm like what tools? Got my notebook covered in coffee stains and post-it notes that fall off when I need them. "Digital stuff. Apps. Software. Things that don't require ne…

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Feedback That Transforms: Turning Tricky Conversations into Growth (and Keeping Volunteers) 5:43

2M ago5:43

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Feedback That Transforms: Turning Tricky Conversations into Growth (and Keeping Volunteers) Tom's yelling at kids during craft time and I'm sitting here pretending it's not happening. Emma spills glue he goes "Emma come on be more careful!" in sharp voice and she starts crying. Other kids freeze up like oh crap Tom's mad. Parents looking at me like…

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The Perils of "Relatable": When Modernizing Ancient Stories Goes Wrong 5:14

2M ago5:14

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Basement storage room 2:43 AM eating stale birthday cake with plastic spoon cause apparently when you teach kids Jesus was basically doing content creation your brain demands carbs and dark spaces. Thought I'd be brilliant making Bible lessons "relatable" explaining Jesus was ultimate influencer who went viral with His message. Now Connor asking hi…

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AI vs Accountants: Who Wins that War? 15:08

2M ago15:08

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This is new Accounting AI Podcast. We're building up the show from a relaunched old podcast and today features a show recently released on our sister Accounting Voices Podcast. This was the kick off show in a series of 6 about the move from compliance to advisory work, largely driven by AI. You can tune into the full series on our Accounting Voices…

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Kirsti McHenry calls for more lawyers to join Pro Bono Ontario’s expanding network 20:10

2M ago20:10

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Gamify Your Learning: How to Make Dry Subjects Engaging (Even for Adults!) 7:02

2M ago7:02

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My kids hate Bible time. Really hate it. Emma asked if we could skip it do math homework instead. When kid prefers math over Bible stories you know you're doing something wrong. Started trying games. Some work most don't. Acting out stories kids love even when terrible at it. Jacob being Noah spent ten minutes making animal noises forgot actual sto…

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Beyond the Screen: Mastering Church Family Movie Nights for Community & Connection 6:25

2M ago6:25

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Committee meeting someone suggests family movie night. "Families love watching movies together!" I'm thinking sure sounds simple. Show movie people watch. How hard could it be? Way harder than pressing play and hoping for best. Choosing movie that doesn't offend anyone while still entertaining basically impossible. Plus equipment and making sure li…

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Beyond Thank You Cards: Rethinking Volunteer Appreciation That Actually Works 6:19

2M ago6:19

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Hallmark aisle yesterday. Twenty minutes picking thank you cards. Twenty minutes for cards cause I've been avoiding this for weeks. Janet mentioned she hit ten years in nursery last month. Just casually while cleaning up. "Ten years this month." Like nothing. Ten years and I'm just finding out cause she happened to mention it. Someone gives decade …

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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: The Dawn of the AI Era 14:17

2M ago14:17

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We're relaunching an old show in this brand new Accounting AI podcast. Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of accounting and finance. In this episode, aired a few weeks ago on the Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob Brown explores how AI is being used by firms, where it’s failing, and what professionals must do to stay relevant. From Big Four…

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Christmas Lessons for Kids: Joy, Chaos, and Wonder 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Let me try a completely different angle - maybe focusing on the desperation and confusion rather than the activities themselves: Christmas Lessons for Kids: Joy, Chaos, and Wonder That mom at Target asking how to make her kid care about Jesus instead of Christmas presents and I'm standing there with overpriced fake snow thinking I have no clue lady…

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Beyond Kids' Ministry: Finding Your Go-To Online Resources Under Pressure 6:47

2M ago6:47

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Saturday night 11:47 PM frantically googling "Bible lesson plans for kindergarteners" cause completely forgot to prep anything for tomorrow morning. This is my life apparently. Professional children's ministry leader who can't remember to plan lessons until last possible minute. Been scrolling random websites for two hours trying find something tha…

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Beyond Story Time: Engaging Kids with Interactive Narratives and Experiential Learning 6:20

3M ago6:20

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So Emma asks if we can act out David and Goliath instead of me just standing there talking again. I'm like why haven't I been doing this already? Standing there for three years telling stories while kids sit there looking bored out of their minds. Started letting kids actually be the characters instead of just hearing about them. Game changer. Noah…

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From Chaos to Compassion Organizing Impactful Service Projects for Kids 8:03

3M ago8:03

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Pastor says kids need learn about serving others. Let's plan service project. I'm nodding thinking sure sounds good until he looks at me like I'm supposed to figure out how to make this happen without everyone getting hurt or traumatized. Kids who can't sit still for story time now supposed to do meaningful community service? This seems like recipe…

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Open dialogue, not policing, should guide DEI, Sandeep Tatla tells legal leaders 31:30

3M ago31:30

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In this episode, Sandeep Tatla speaks about why open dialogue and psychological safety are essential for meaningful progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within law firms. She explains why policing and cancel culture undermine DEI efforts, and shares practical strategies for building trust and fostering inclusion in legal workplaces. D…

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Beyond Barking: Orders How to Ignite Volunteer Engagement and Build Authentic Community 6:17

3M ago6:17

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Looking at our volunteer group text and it's literally just me barking orders at people. "VBS meeting Tuesday." "Someone grab construction paper." "Who's covering for Jessica?" Like I'm their boss or something. No wonder nobody responds anymore. Sarah hasn't said anything in weeks. Tom just does thumbs up when absolutely has to. Mike left the chat …

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Beyond Pinterest Perfection Embracing Messy Learning and Art That Accidentally Works 6:29

3M ago6:29

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Marcus threw his rainbow at my face yesterday told me God sucks. Standing there with paint dripping off my glasses thinking what am I even doing with my life. Kid's seven his rainbow looks like someone barfed crayons but honestly most second grader art looks like that anyway. We're learning about Noah's covenant through rainbow crafts cause apparen…

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Revolutionizing Kids' Prayer Engaging Hearts Through Creative Activities 5:58

3M ago5:58

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Watching kids during prayer time Sunday and half are fidgeting quarter staring at ceiling rest planning escape routes. Traditional "bow your heads close your eyes" isn't working. They're not being disrespectful they're just kids. They learn differently move differently connect with God differently than adults. Started experimenting with prayer that…

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From Chaos to Community Mastering the Art of a Stress-Free Trunk-or-Treat 8:04

3M ago8:04

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So September's here and I'm already getting that stomach twist about Halloween planning. Why do I keep agreeing to this? Writing this down cause maybe if I admit how badly last year went I won't repeat same mistakes. Rain turned everything into mud wrestling match. Half my volunteers just didn't show up. Like where do people go? Do they fall into a…

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Fatherhood and law: Steven Ngo redefines leadership at Rivian 21:58

3M ago21:58

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On this episode, Steven Ngo, senior counsel at Rivian and co-founder of Beyond the A, joins us to discuss how fatherhood, legal innovation, and mental health advocacy have shaped his career and outlook. Ngo shares candid insights on breaking barriers in the legal profession, navigating complex regulatory challenges at Rivian, and why honest convers…

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Solving Teacher Shortages with Live Virtual Instruction 22:59

3M ago22:59

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In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, sits down with Shaily Baranwal, Founder and Chief Learning Ambassador of Elevate K-12. They discuss the urgent teacher shortage crisis and how live, virtual instruction is helping districts ensure every student has a qualified teacher in the classroom. Shaily sh…

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Frankenstein Spreadsheets to Flexible Solutions: Navigating Volunteer Management Nightmares 6:09

3M ago6:09

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So apparently I'm the kind of person who creates seventeen-tab spreadsheets for church volunteers then can't figure out how to use them. Janet texted asking why she's in nursery and leading children's church simultaneously. Um because my system thinks she has superpowers I guess? Remember when this was just names on paper? Good times. Tried that si…

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Beyond the Banana Costume: Finding True Connection Over "Magic Bullet" Solutions 5:34

3M ago5:34

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Kitchen floor. 4:23 AM. Cereal and curriculum emails. Found another one promising to "Transform Your Ministry in 30 Days!" Opened it like an idiot. Countdown timer and everything. Marcus asked today if we could just tell more stories like last week when I forgot to prep. Sat in circle told David and Goliath with sound effects. Kids more engaged tha…

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Chaos Control Taming Large Groups and Making Fun Scale 5:59

3M ago5:59

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Wednesday night still recovering from whatever that was. Sixty-seven kids. Thought I could handle it. Wrong. Sardines worked last month with smaller group so figured why not try with everyone. Kids disappeared into building. Found three hiding in supply closet twenty minutes later. Two forgot we were playing game. One was crying. Human bingo became…

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Keyera’s Christy Elliott redefines general counsel’s business role at energy midstream firm 21:47

3M ago21:47

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Christy Elliott, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, External Affairs and General Counsel at Keyera, shares her insights on the evolving role of the general counsel and the intersection of legal leadership with business strategy in Canada’s energy sector. Elliott will be featured in a roundtable discussion at the Canadian Legal Summit on October…

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Innovative Christmas Pageant Ideas for Kids' Ministry 6:21

3M ago6:21

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Staring at November calendar having panic attack. Christmas pageant six weeks away and got nothing except same Mary Joseph donkey thing we been doing forever. Sarah mentions kids asking why we always do exact same boring show every year. Great question. Because I'm terrified of changing anything and having someone's grandmother stroke out over mess…

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Lawson Lundell's chief operating officer Derrick Li champions a clear AI strategy 20:24

3M ago20:24

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Derrick Li, chief operating officer at Lawson Lundell, speaks about building a clear and actionable AI strategy for law firms. Drawing on his experience leading digital transformation, Li discusses aligning technology with client needs and explains how Lawson Lundell is navigating the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. He offe…

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Beyond Boredom: Unlocking Teen Potential Through Personal Invitation and Real Roles 6:25

3M ago6:25

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Emma's mom basically cornered me after church. Emma wants to volunteer with kids. Emma. Who can barely make eye contact with adults. Who treats church like forced labor. But I keep thinking about last week seeing her on the floor with those little kids totally absorbed in whatever they were doing. Not the same person who acts miserable in youth gro…

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Good Enough Is Better: Unpacking Simple, Engaging Activities for Kids (and Beyond) 6:03

3M ago6:03

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Target checkout line. Mom behind me sees craft supplies goes "Oh you must be a teacher that must be so fun planning creative activities every week!" Fun. Right. Wanted to tell her most weeks I'm googling "easy kids activities" at 11 PM Saturday cause forgot to plan anything till husband asks what I'm teaching tomorrow. This idea that kids ministry …

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Summer Outreach: Serving Community and Building Connections 6:06

3M ago6:06

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Pastor wants community outreach. Walks away. Budget's dead. How do you help people without being weird church recruiters? Panicked for weeks. Then learned popsicles solve basically everything. Set up stand at park. Marcus who never talks became popsicle distributor extraordinaire. Kids nicknamed him popsicle man. Parents started asking about church…