E29 - Hard Conversations featuring ToriAnn Perkey, Laura Couvillon, and Brandon Maloney

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Leading is hard.  Sure, there are some moments where being the leader is lots of fun, you know what I’m talking about, those moments where we are filled with pride at seeing a job well done, or when we’ve mentored or coached a team member and we see them succeed.  But just as often, leaders are faced with difficult situations that make being an emerging leader a challenging spot to be in.  If only there was a podcast dedicated to helping emerging leaders......Anyhoo, in this episode, we’re going to discuss one of the most common challenges that emerging leaders face, and that’s having the hard conversation.To do this, we’ll hear from  ToriAnn Perkey and Laura Couvillon, who are fellow podcast hosts, and the founders of IntegrateUp an online recruiting business.  Laura and ToriAnn will offer their insights and experiences on how to approach those hard talks.  But wait!!!!   I’m also bringing back a fan favourite, Brandon Maloney, the founder of Sketchs Ink, and he will join the group as a co-host, who will also offer his views on hard conversations that he’s experienced as an entrepreneur. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021 and ranked in the Top 10% globally for all podcasts, according to Listen Notes.Relevant Episode Links:1. IntegrateUp website: https://integrateup.co2. Sketchs Ink website: https://sketchsink.comThe Guests’ Recommended Book List:ToriAnn and Laura:1. The Miracle Morning book series by Hal Elrod2. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant3. $100M Offers: How to Make Offers so Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozie4. This Naked Mind by Annie GraceSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.