Leader In Motion
Leader In Motion
What is a “Leader In Motion”? A Leader In Motion is not someone well read with numerous self-help and spirituality books on the shelf. A Leader In Motion is not someone who speaks those self-help and spiritual principles to those around them. A Leader In Motion is one who acts with loving intention leveraging all they know and believe in the most challenging and difficult situations. A Leader In Motion invites spirit in to find solutions to complicated issues and focuses on the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Do you feel like you live in two different worlds? At home, you are focused on being a loving friend, partner, parent, and sibling but at work you feel like a different person? Do you find that your working environment challenges you at times to act out of alignment with your best authentic self? Have you bought every book on finding your passion and changing careers but still feel stuck? You are not alone! There are hundreds of books to help us change careers, improve our fitness levels, revamp our relationships. However when many of us spend 40-60 hours in the working world each week, how can we continue to grow? Should we relay on our annual performance review again? So many of us “shut off” our missions to grow personally and spiritually the moment we walk out the door for work. We feel victim to our corporate culture, our boss, our team, our patients and our customers. At the end of the day, we walk in the house, take a deep breath, and try to find our “real” selves again.
It’s time we started talking about how to find our passion today at work! Not only does our happiness and spiritual alignment at work impact our stress levels, health, families, love life, and financial security; it also impacts our ability to touch those around us and leave an indelible mark on the world. And furthermore, we can see from the evening news, companies are struggling to make good decisions and at the same time be competitive with numerous issues on the agenda such “raise employee engagement”, “improve corporate culture”, and finally “increase profits”. In this blog cast, Christine is going to interview and take all callers who are striving to bring their most authentic selves to work. We are going to talk about the challenges that arise: the complicated people issues, business issues, and day-to-day political challenges. We are going to talk about how you can use your personal and spiritual principles and beliefs to transform your experience at work and lovingly impact those around you. It doesn’t matter what you read, what you journal, what you say to your kids/friends/family, or whether you make it to church/mosque/temple each week; it’s how you bring your loving intention and your personal beliefs into action in those challenging situations that make you a Leader In Motion.
About The Host
Christine Laperriere is a dynamic and thoughtful lady whose mission is to help people break down life’s complicated issues, take action to move forward, and ultimately see inspiration. As Christine currently works as an Independent Sales Consultant for Miller Heiman, a company that works with business-to-business sales organizations to support them in growing revenue and stronger customer relationships. She consults, trains, facilitates, coaches, and often speaks at various events. Her career background is very diverse and includes numerous experiences; she started her career as a design engineer for a major automotive company, eventually join a small boutique management consulting firm, and later transitioned to a sole proprietor with the focus to help complex sales organizations. She’s a perpetual student of self-help, spirituality, health, fitness, and beauty. Beyond her professional education, she’s completed certificates in Gestalt psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and is currently working towards a life coaching designation. She’s studied Buddhism, Kabbalah, energy, intuition, and has spent hours observing masters such as Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, and Louise Hay.
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May 15th – Coach, Consultant, Trainer – Bill Cummings!
This week on Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere chats with Coach, Consultant, Trainer – Bill Cummings.
Bill is the creator of “Motivation, What Works,” “Power Within” and “What One Person Can Do,” “Inspired Teaching” and “Inspired Leadership” courses, all of which encourage loving-kindness, ownership, responsibility and teamwork. These programs have been delivered in hundreds of school systems, Job Corps programs, non-profit organizations, corporations, individuals and the Maine State Prison System as part of the New Horizons Academy. He is known for his ability to work and be with people in such a way that they are honored, acknowledged and valued as human beings; he attempts to ask the most important questions no matter how difficult they may seem.
Bill is a thirty year coaching veteran. He has been a coach, consultant and trainer to CEOs and the executive teams of health care delivery organizations, businesses, school systems and non-profit organizations ranging in size from three-quarters of a billion dollars to start ups. He is also a coach’s coach to some of the most successful people in the field. His work focuses on creating inspired environments where individuals take responsibility for their lives and the organizations for which they work. He is Director of The Boothby Institute.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
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December 16th
Surviving The Shift with special guest Christine Laperriere! Her new show, Leader In Motion, debuts on January 5th. Christine chatted with Michelle Arbeau about her upcoming show debut. Listen to the archived show HERE.
Debut Show January 5th!
Join host Christine Laperriere for the debut episode of Leader In Motion! Special guest Michelle Arbeau will be on air talking with Christine about her former life in the corporate world and the transition to her true calling. As founder of Authentic You Media, Michelle is living her truth and lovin’ it. To hear her story and to get a taste of what Leader In Motion is all about, tune in for the debut show on January 5th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Bring your best self to work! Listen to the archived show HERE.
January 17th – The Power of Intention
On today’s episode of Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks about the power of intention and how it impacts the way you interact with everyone in your life.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
Starting next week, Leader In Motion is moving to a new day & time: Tuesdays at 4pm PT/7pm ET! To listen to this week’s archived episode, click HERE.
January 24th
Join host Christine Laperriere for another incredible episode of Leader In Motion!
Special guest Jean Treuhart will be chatting with Christine this week. Jean Treuthart established a successful career in business before making the transition to higher education administration where she has practiced servant leadership for more than twenty years. Her areas of expertise include building high-performing teams, implementing exceptional customer service models and creating personal empowerment pathways.
She earned a master’s degree in cultural communications from the College of Notre Dame and considers herself to be a lifelong learner. Jean lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, also an educator, and has a grown daughter in the Los Angeles area. Listen to the archived show HERE.
January 31st – Special Guest Bob Lank
This week on Leader in Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks with special guest, Bob Lank.
Bob is a CEO Group Leader with CEO Global Network, and was most recently Managing Director of Miller Dallas, Canada’s premier provider of career transition and consulting services to private and public sector executives. Established in 1990, Miller Dallas celebrates its 18th year in business.
Prior to this, Bob was Managing Director of FIRSTHCM and Vice President at Mandrake leading the HR Practice area. Bob has also been an Executive Recruiter with Michael Stern Associates and he has worked closely with the senior Human Resources Community and various HR associations.
Before this Bob was Country Manager and Regional Managing Principal– Canada for Right Management Consultants out the Toronto corporate headquarters office. He had national responsibility for all Canadian operations including business development, and service delivery in both Career Transition and Organization Consulting though the seventeen offices across Canada.
Bob’s experience in the HR Consulting and Career Management industry includes individual career counseling, training, project planning, business development, sales management and marketing at the national level with local and global organizations.
He has previously held senior line positions in the consumer package goods industry including; sales management, product marketing, advertising, public relations, strategic planning and general management.
Bob also has run an independent marketing consulting practice (The Marketing Clinic) and his interest in the new employment environment gives him valuable perspectives on the future of work. He has been a speaker on the challenges of non-traditional employment, onboarding, retention and career self-management.
A skilled relationship builder, communicator, creative thinker, team builder, motivator of people and change agent, Bob has lived in Europe and Australia and has worked throughout Canada and the U.S.A.
Listen to the archived episode HERE.
February 7th – Practical Ways to Stay Authentic!
On today’s episode of Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere explores practical ways to stay authentic. Don’t miss this episode as it will be packed full of great examples, stories and tools you can apply in your own life.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
February 14th – Resiliance in the Workplace with guest Scott Peltin
This week’s episode of Leader In Motion is about resiliance. Does being connected to a Mission or a Passion increase someone’s resiliance in the work place? Tune in as host Christine Laperriere interviews Scott Peltin, Founder and Chief Performance Officer of Tignum.
Scott Peltin, co-founder of Tignum, is an internationally renowned trainer and presenter on sustainable human performance. Prior to founding Tignum in 2003, Scott worked on the front line as a firefighter and as a captain, and later led his crews as a battalion and division chief in the Phoenix Fire Department. Serving in the fire service for over 25 years, Scott developed many nationally recognized high-performance, wellness, and leadership programs
Scott’s unique collaboration with Jogi Rippel, a German change-management expert and innovative entrepreneur, led to the creation of Tignum, and the writing of Sink, Float, or Swim. Tignum is an international company whose mission is to help business leaders achieve their full potential in business and in life. Scott’s wide range of experience, education, and passion for helping others to become sustainable high performers, has made him a highly sought after business performance coach, trainer, and speaker.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
February 21st – Leadership Strategies to Inspire Through the Toughest Times with guest Greg Hewitt
This week’s episode of Leader In Motion will discuss leadership strategies that inspire people through the toughest times. Special guest Greg Hewitt will join host Christine Laperriere.
Greg Hewitt is President of DHL Express Canada. As President, Hewitt is responsible for building the DHL Express Canada team and leading the day-to-day operations of “the logisitcs company for the world.” He will continue to oversee the separation of the international operations in Canada and the implementation of the strategic alliance with Loomis Express. He is responsible for developing bottom-line results through the strategic management of initiatives and a customer-service oriented, professional and effective work force focused entirely on the customer. He oversees all aspects of the Canadian DHL Express organization with a focus on driving profitable growth as the company continues to aggressively expand its business.
Hewitt brings with him significant DHL management experience at the executive level since joining in 2003. Just prior to this new appointment, Hewitt was located in Bonn, Germany as Vice President of Sales Development for DHL Express Europe, where he played a key role in improving sales performance via a structured focus on sales process reengineering. During the U.S. restructuring period from 2008-2009, Hewitt served as Vice-President of Customer Retention, identifying crucial opportunities for sales process improvement in all phases of the Customer Life Cycle. Hewitt has also held prior Vice-President positions for DHL Express Canada in both the Field Sales and Commercial Functional Areas as a critical player in the strategy formulation and execution of these functions during a business turn-around within the country.
Prior to joining DHL, Hewitt worked at Loomis Courier Service and was the Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at the time of the DHL acquisition. During his tenure with Loomis, he held a variety of sales roles of increasing responsibility and complexity.
Hewitt holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Queen’s University, where he majored in Marketing and Industrial Relations.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
February 28th – Language of Leadership with guest Chalmers Brothers
This week’s episode of Leader In Motion explores the Language of Leadership. Plus, special guest Chalmers Brothers will join host Christine Laperriere on air.
Chalmers is the Chairman of a TEC/Vistage leadership peer group (See Vistage.com) with a 26-year career in business consulting, speaking, personal and executive coaching, workplace training. As well, Chalmers has deep experience in leadership development, workplace culture and effectiveness, personal growth, relationship-building, trust, communication and teamwork. He is also the author of Language and the Pursuit of Happiness: A New Foundation for Designing Your Life, Your Relationships and Your Results.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
March 13th – 7 Elements that Guide my Personal Life & Work
This episode of Leader In Motion explores the 7 Elements that Guide my Personal Life & Work. Special guest Bill Foster joins host Christine to discuss this topic and more.
Bill is vice president of Sales in the Enterprise Solutions division of Profiles International. He is responsible for account development and is the Profiles liaison for Miller Heiman sales Consultants. Profiles International is the world’s leader in employee information utilized for employee selection, hiring, development, performance and succession planning.
Bill works with organizations worldwide and in a variety of industries; bringing innovative approaches to solving employee related challenges; providing leading-edge, workable solutions to fit an organization’s culture, goals, and budget; with ongoing measurements to provide periodic reports of progress and return on investment.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
RE-BROADCAST: March 13th- Leadership Strategies to Inspire Through the Toughest Times with guest Greg Hewitt (original air date, Feb 21, 2012)
This week’s episode of Leader In Motion will discuss leadership strategies that inspire people through the toughest times. Special guest Greg Hewitt will join host Christine Laperriere.
Greg Hewitt is President of DHL Express Canada. As President, Hewitt is responsible for building the DHL Express Canada team and leading the day-to-day operations of “the logisitcs company for the world.” He will continue to oversee the separation of the international operations in Canada and the implementation of the strategic alliance with Loomis Express. He is responsible for developing bottom-line results through the strategic management of initiatives and a customer-service oriented, professional and effective work force focused entirely on the customer. He oversees all aspects of the Canadian DHL Express organization with a focus on driving profitable growth as the company continues to aggressively expand its business.
Hewitt brings with him significant DHL management experience at the executive level since joining in 2003. Just prior to this new appointment, Hewitt was located in Bonn, Germany as Vice President of Sales Development for DHL Express Europe, where he played a key role in improving sales performance via a structured focus on sales process reengineering. During the U.S. restructuring period from 2008-2009, Hewitt served as Vice-President of Customer Retention, identifying crucial opportunities for sales process improvement in all phases of the Customer Life Cycle. Hewitt has also held prior Vice-President positions for DHL Express Canada in both the Field Sales and Commercial Functional Areas as a critical player in the strategy formulation and execution of these functions during a business turn-around within the country.
Prior to joining DHL, Hewitt worked at Loomis Courier Service and was the Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at the time of the DHL acquisition. During his tenure with Loomis, he held a variety of sales roles of increasing responsibility and complexity.
Hewitt holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Queen’s University, where he majored in Marketing and Industrial Relations.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
March 20th – Co-Author of The Fifth Agreement Jose Ruiz!
Jose Ruiz grew up in a world where anything was possible. From the moment he could speak, he became an apprentice of his nagual (shaman) father, don Miguel Ruiz, and his curandera (healer) grandmother, Mother Sarita. As a teenager, he traveled to India to study with friends of his father, and at the age of twenty-three, he became the successor to the family lineage. In the tradition of his ancestors, don Jose has dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of the ancient Toltec. For the past seven years, he has been lecturing and leading classes across the United States, and at sacred sites around the world.
Join host Christine Laperriere and Jose Ruiz on air for a powerful discussion on The Four Agreements and The Fifth Agreement, the title of his bestselling book co-authored with his father, Don Miguel Ruiz.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
March 27th – Connnector/Communicator Patti DeNucci!
An award-winning connector and communicator, Patti DeNucci has studied, practiced, and taught the art and science of intentional networking and attracting strategic referrals for more than 25 years. Her new book, The Intentional Networker™: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals, and Results in Business, was released in late 2011. The book, a field guide for anyone who wants to become more confident and effective in the art of professional socialization, offers stories, techniques, and tips gleaned from Patti’s experiences as an entrepreneur, connector, and communicator. Nine strategically-ordered chapters provide a holistic view of what it takes to be a more purposeful, polished, and productive in almost any networking setting.
After nearly 7 years as a marketing communications executive, strategist, and copywriter and 12 years as a freelance writer and consultant, Patti launched DeNucci & Co. LLC in 2001. This boutique referral firm puts businesses and organizations in touch with the talents of a select group of freelancers, consultants, experts, and resources. Patti still manages the company, which continues to add to her experiences and reputation as business matchmaker and connector. www.IntentionalNetworker.com.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
April 3rd – Special Guest Bob Lank
RE-BROADCAST: This week on Leader in Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks with special guest, Bob Lank.
Bob is a CEO Group Leader with CEO Global Network, and was most recently Managing Director of Miller Dallas, Canada’s premier provider of career transition and consulting services to private and public sector executives. Established in 1990, Miller Dallas celebrates its 18th year in business.
Prior to this, Bob was Managing Director of FIRSTHCM and Vice President at Mandrake leading the HR Practice area. Bob has also been an Executive Recruiter with Michael Stern Associates and he has worked closely with the senior Human Resources Community and various HR associations.
Before this Bob was Country Manager and Regional Managing Principal– Canada for Right Management Consultants out the Toronto corporate headquarters office. He had national responsibility for all Canadian operations including business development, and service delivery in both Career Transition and Organization Consulting though the seventeen offices across Canada.
Bob’s experience in the HR Consulting and Career Management industry includes individual career counseling, training, project planning, business development, sales management and marketing at the national level with local and global organizations.
He has previously held senior line positions in the consumer package goods industry including; sales management, product marketing, advertising, public relations, strategic planning and general management.
Bob also has run an independent marketing consulting practice (The Marketing Clinic) and his interest in the new employment environment gives him valuable perspectives on the future of work. He has been a speaker on the challenges of non-traditional employment, onboarding, retention and career self-management.
A skilled relationship builder, communicator, creative thinker, team builder, motivator of people and change agent, Bob has lived in Europe and Australia and has worked throughout Canada and the U.S.A.
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
April 10th – CEO of Intriciti, Alana Walker Carpenter
Serving in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer of Intriciti, Alana Walker Carpenter created and leads a ministry for business leaders. Her passion is to inspire business leaders to integrate their faith and business through the five business practices she and her team have developed.
Ms. Walker Carpenter has a reputation for excellence. She tackles the issues of the day through innovative events, individual and group coaching, roundtable discussions, leadership development, and philanthropic initiatives.
Through these five business practices, Alana and her team connect with business leaders to bring them from corporate success to an authentic relationship with Christ.
Prior to assuming her current role, she practiced human resources for a downtown consulting firm.
Ms. Walker Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario. After graduation, she completed her post-graduate degree in Human Resources Management.
Ms. Walker Carpenter received numerous academic and leadership awards prior to, during and upon graduation none of which is as meaningful as the Humanitarian Award presented to her upon graduation at The University of Western Ontario.
She has a number of charities of choice which she chooses to quietly serve behind the scenes.
Outside of the boardroom, Alana can be found at home with her favourite playmate – her son Carter.
Ms. Walker Carpenter resides in Toronto with her husband and best friend Kevin. She and her husband are active members of their church (Yorkminster Park Baptist Church) and their denomination (The Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec).
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
April 3rd – “My Job: Should I Stay or Go?”
This week Leader In Motion explores the theme: “My job!! Should I stay or should I go?” Executive Coach and Trainer Jenny Williams will join Christine on air.
Jenny Williams is a certified Transformative Coach gaining her qualification in New York at Michael Neill’s Super Coach Academy. She is also a Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist (Cert). Early this year she assisted with Paul McKenna.
Jenny has worked for Mars Confectionery, Nokia, News International and with L’Oreal, businesses with extremely different structures and cultures. She has worked in the UK market, in regions and globally. Much of her professional success has been based on building strong client and agency relationships to deliver great work. She has first-hand experience of the challenges, opportunities and personalities that you and your business are facing.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
April 27th – Founder of Spara Capital, Jason Sparaga!
This week Leader In Motion chats with Spara Capital founder, Jason Sparaga.
Jason founded Spara Capital in 2001 to provide the “Main Street” entrepreneur with professional, “service-first”, transactional and capital advice. The foundation for this vision stems from multiple generations of family business operations and is supported by a Chartered Accountant designation, with work focused primarily on owner-managed enterprise.
Jason has specific expertise in raising capital, the succession or sale of privately owned businesses, management buy-outs, and turnarounds. He is the founder and former Managing Director of TL Corporate Finance Inc. and has held positions with PwC and BDO Dunwoody.
Jason served as the President of the Association of Corporate Growth, Toronto Chapter from 2000 – 2005, founded and is the co-Chair of the annual Capital Connection, Canada’s Premier Private Equity Showcase, and continues to sit on its Board of Directors. Jason is often quoted in the national business media for his expertise on the Private Equity market. An advocate of entrepreneurship and education, Jason also sits on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Brock University School of Business.
Jason is a member of numerous public and private company Boards of Directors and, via Spara Merchant Capital Corp is an active investor in these and other Canadian corporations.
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
May 1st – Exclusive Deep Coach, Rich Litvin!
This week Leader In Motion chats with sought after Exclusive Deep Coach, Rich Litvin.
Now one of the world’s most exclusive coaches, Rich Litvin lived most of his life feeling powerless. It is no coincidence that Rich’s unique gift is working with men and women who have forgotten how powerful they are. Or who need to tap deeper into their power than ever before, for what is coming next.
Rich’s clients have included CEOs, millionaires, Olympic Athletes, celebrities, best-selling authors, soldiers, mothers, entrepreneurs, consultants and coaches – and their lives have changed beyond recognition.
Rich shares his Deep Coaching with only five one-on-one clients a year. His clients are by invitation or referral only. His coaching is highly personalized and tailor-made. Working with Rich requires courage and heart.
Coaching with Rich helps you to see your world differently. And when you SEE your world differently, YOUR WORLD CHANGES. You bring your biggest dream. Or your biggest fear. And you get them handled. For ever.
Rich lives his life by a single principle: Hell Yeah! Or No.
He proposed to his wife 10 days after he met her and they spent an entire year traveling the world together. And he resigned as CEO of part of an International Coaching Organization with a $20 million revenue, when he realized that he wasn’t doing what he truly loved. He first left England on his own at the age of 17; he traveled across India alone at 19; lived in rural Africa for two years, South East Asia for over 5 years and the United States for six years. In his first career, he taught children who lived in mud huts in Botswana, children in inner city London and also the son of the world’s wealthiest man.
Now based in Los Angeles, Rich still has a cute British accent. He just became the proud dad of a little baby boy, named Kaleo. And he has now realized that he knows very little about life after all!
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived epsiode, click HERE.
May 8th – Leaders Who Bounce Forward with special guest, Charmaine Hammond!
This week Leader In Motion explores the theme: Leaders Who Bounce Forward. Bestselling author and international transformational speaker, Charmaine Hammond will join Christine on air.
Charmaine Hammond, MA, BA, is an international transformational speaker, helping people live inspired, resilient lives and is a leading trainer in corporate North America helping transform workplaces. She has worked with leaders in five countries. She began her career in the Correctional system as a Correctional Officer, was a corporate mediator, then opened her business in 1997.
Charmaine is also an award winning and bestselling author of On Toby?s Terms (Bettie Youngs Books, Sept. 2010), Toby The Pet Therapy Dog ? and his hospital friends (Bettie Youngs Books, Aug. 2011), and Bounce Forward (Hammond International Publishing, April 2011), and has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul- What I learned from the dog (Sept. 2009). She is also co-authoring a new book GPS Your Best Life. Her book On Toby?s Terms is currently in development to become a major motion picture! She has been featured on CBC, CTV, Global TV, 820 CHAM, Alberta Prime Time News, many major newspapers, and in various magazines.
You can find all that Charmaine offers at www.hammondgroup.biz and www.ontobysterms.com
Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work!
To listen to the archived episode, click HERE.
