Maxwell's Holiday Team Special

In this special Holiday edition of “Mission in Motion: A Minute with Maxwell”, Heather Maxwell brings together the Maxwell Management Group team for a warm, funny, and heartfelt year-end reflection.From coast-to-coast travel mishaps and wrong-address meetings (with muffin rewards!) to mayoral campaigns, lipstick regrets on Zoom, and the mystery of getting into a Fort Knox–style Airbnb, the team shares real stories behind a year of serving Canada’s healthcare and nonprofit sectors.You’ll hear from leaders across recruitment, executive coaching, and education as they reflect on:What makes Maxwell’s coaching, education, and recruitment approach uniqueHow they support new leaders during their first critical months in roleThe importance of alignment, purpose, and culture in long-term care and healthcare organizationsPersonal lessons in resilience, kindness, courage, and connectionHopes for the future of people & culture innovation in continuing careWhether you’re a leader, HR professional, or part of a care team, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and a reminder that behind every strong organization is a team of humans doing their best, with humor, heart, and a Santa hat (or slightly shrunken one).00:00 – Festive welcome & year-in-review introduction with Heather03:05 – Jackie on what makes Maxwell’s coaching division unique04:15 – Supporting new leaders with aligned values & executive coaching05:10 – Anna’s “lipstick on Zoom” confession & online education vibes06:45 – Heather on live online classes for new leaders across Canada07:49 – Catherine’s plot twist: showing up at the wrong address08:47 – Turning mishaps into lessons (and muffins) in recruitment09:13 – Thank you to the West Coast team & intro to Daniel10:24 – Daniel’s big surprise: announcing a run for mayor12:04 – The BC road trip & the “Fort Knox” Airbnb adventure15:06 – How Heather met Hillary at a women’s event15:22 – Hillary’s magic wand: courage, calm, and kindness at work16:32 – Leading with empathy and compassion in people & culture17:17 – Sponsor segment: About Maxwell Management Group’s mission18:51 – Welcoming Laura: the power of executive coaching20:25 – Continuity of care for leaders and organizations22:38 – Setting up leaders for success in their first 30–180 days24:33 – Coaching real-world challenges: change, policies, and pets at work27:27 – How Laura knows coaching is working29:12 – Leaders embracing coaching as a tool, not a test32:54 – Charlyn’s reflections on growth, mentorship, and impact35:31 – Janice’s year as an advent calendar & Swiss army knife37:27 – The joy of relationships with clients and candidates39:05 – Heather’s closing reflections & gratitude for 18+ years in businessLearn more about Maxwell Management Group’s executive search, coaching, and education services:👉 https://maxwellmanagementgroup.com