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The Collective
by The Collective
The mission of the Collective is to provide an opportunity to directly engage experienced professionals with varying perspectives and nuanced considerations in discussing the value of action-oriented consistent effort in the development of a growth mindset.
Episodes
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What the Work Teaches | A Conversation On The Collective
When does trying harder make things worse? Today on The Collective, Chance Burles and Shaun Taylor explore lessons from jiu-jitsu, horse training, roping and everyday work and how they carry into our relationships and decisions.The Allegories is a project Chance is developing that takes a…
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The Person You Practice
Who we say we are matters, but repetition may matter more. Every habit, relationship, discipline, and environment rehearses a way of responding to the world. Eventually, practice does more than sharpen a skill, it shapes the person performing it.Today, Chance and Shaun are joined by Wade Winfrey…
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The Cost of Integrity | A Conversation On The Collective
What does integrity cost when something you value is on the line?Isaac Miller and Matt Barnett join Chance and Shaun to explore what happens when our principles meet pressure, from relationships and work, to the decisions we have to live with.We discuss the difference between integrity and...
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When the Danger Is Gone | A Conversation On The Collective
Some people are at their best when everything goes wrong.Danger provides a clear objective. Training takes over, priorities narrow, and being useful becomes simple. But when the immediate threat passes, ordinary life demands a different kind of competence, patience, ambiguity, restraint, and the...
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Excellence Is a Moving Target | A Conversation On The Collective
Today on The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Jeff Nichols and Fran Racioppi to explore a deceptively difficult question: What does excellence actually mean?Excellence is not a fixed destination. It changes with experience, responsibility, environment and purpose. What makes someone an...
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Grace not Slack | A Conversation On The Collective
Grace isn’t giving up. It’s what we learn to offer ourselves after effort, not before.Today, Shaun and I talk about responsibility, low energy, relationships, and what it means to keep showing up when we don’t necessarily have much in the tank. Where is the line between recovery and avoidance?...
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The Reliable One | A Conversation On The Collective
Some people become the ones everyone depends on. They care for others, carry responsibility, solve problems, and help hold their families, teams, and communities together.Steve Wilson joins Chance Burles and Shaun Taylor to explore a question that came from his own reflection:Have we spent so…
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What Have You Learned to Ignore? | A Conversation On The Collective
Today's conversation explores a simple but unsettling question: What have you become comfortable ignoring?We spend so much time preparing for the challenges we expect that we often overlook the small signs of neglect quietly growing in our own lives. The habits we let slide. The conversations we...
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AND THEN WHAT? | A Conversation on The Collective
What would you do if time and money were no longer constraints?Travel. Have fun. Chase experiences. Do all the things you've always wanted to do.But once you've done them all... then what?Today on The Collective, we're joined by former DEVGRU Navy SEAL and strength & conditioning coach Jeff…
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The Capacity to Serve | A Conversation On The Collective
Today's conversation brings together three professionals whose careers have been built around serving others under extraordinary pressure.Dr. Lucius Pomerantz approaches the same challenge through medicine, combat sports, and human performance. Jonathan Vargas has lived it firsthand as a Los...
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The Strong Man Trap | A Conversation On The Collective
Men are often told to “be strong.”But what happens when strength becomes an identity a man feels compelled to protect?The Strong Man Trap begins when proving our strength becomes more important than using it well.Strength can mean physical power, endurance, composure, independence, authority,...
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Where Change Begins | A Conversation On The Collective
Where does real change actually begin?Is it created by institutions, policies, and leadership from above? Or does it begin with ordinary people who are close enough to a problem that they decide they can no longer wait for someone else to solve it?In this episode of The Collective, Chance Burles...
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When Expertise Becomes the Enemy | A Conversation On The Collective
The best coaches never stop being students.Experience is valuable. Expertise is earned. But neither guarantees continued growth.Andrew Siepka joins us for a conversation about the hidden danger of becoming too certain. Whether it's training, leadership, business, or life, the moment we believe...
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Awareness Isn't Enough | A Conversation On The Collective
Awareness matters.But awareness alone doesn't change anything.This week on The Collective, Chance and Shaun are joined by Zak, founder of MenTell, and Sachin Latti, CBSA veteran, mental health advocate, and ultra-endurance athlete, for an honest conversation about Men's Mental Health Month,...
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Advance or Anchor | A Conversation On The Collective
Growth is celebrated.Maintenance is often ignored.We're taught to push harder, move faster, and keep climbing. But what happens when the next step forward isn't another advance?What happens when the right move is to consolidate, recover, refine, and protect what you've already built?This week,...
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State of The Collective
Nearly 600 episodes ago, The Collective started with a simple idea:Bring together interesting people, have meaningful conversations, and see what we could learn.Since then, we've had the privilege of speaking with operators, athletes, coaches, psychologists, authors, entrepreneurs, and countless...
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Psychedelics and Reality: Insight or Illusion?
Psychedelics are often seen as a gateway to insight, healing, and transformation—but the reality is more complicated.In this episode, we break down what these experiences actually offer, where people get misled, and why the real work begins after the experience ends.We explore:The difference...
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Moving Through the World | Travel, Awareness & Preparedness
Travel is more than movement. It’s exposure to uncertainty, culture, risk, discomfort, growth, and perspective.In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Christian Lane, former CBSA officer turned advocate and podcaster, and Boris Milinkovich, former Canadian military and...
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Field Time: Where You Find Out What Actually Works | Dallas Alexander & Seb Lavoie
Most of what we think we know comes from controlled environments—practice, planning, conversation. But there’s a difference between understanding something and stepping into it.Field time closes that gap.This week, Dallas Alexander and Seb Lavoie join us to talk about the lessons that only come...
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Draw the Line: When to Be Flexible and When to Commit
Every decision we make begins with a line.Sometimes it’s tentative, sketched lightly in pencil.Other times it’s decisive, carved with a sword.On this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Randy Turner and Seb Lavoie to explore the act of drawing the line — when to be flexible,...
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Black & White Photography Challenge | Vet Photo Contest 6
Color makes things easy.Black & white forces you to actually see.When color is stripped away, what remains is contrast, light, shadow, texture, and story. The fundamentals of photography become impossible to ignore.In Vet Photo Contest 6, the theme is Black & White. Veterans from across the...
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Mastery Is Reduction | Why the Best Do Less, Better
Simplicity is not basic. It’s disciplined.In this episode of The Collective, we examine the KISS principle — why simple systems outperform complex ones in high-performance environments.Joined by Greg Everett and Steve Gowin, we explore how complexity often masks insecurity, why elite performers...
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Black & White Photography Challenge | Vet Photo Contest 6
Color makes things easy.Black & white forces you to actually see.When color is stripped away, what remains is contrast, light, shadow, texture, and story. The fundamentals of photography become impossible to ignore.In Vet Photo Contest 6, the theme is Black & White. Veterans from across the...
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What Makes a Veteran? Combat, Service, or Something More?
What makes a veteran?Is it combat?Deployment?Time served?Or is it something deeper — something internal?In this episode of The Collective, we sit down with Rudy Reyes, to unpack one of the most loaded questions inside the military community:What actually defines a veteran?Many who served hesitate...
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Context: Why the Situation Changes Everything
Context changes everything.In this episode of The Collective, we examine how external situations shape behavior—and how internal narratives shape interpretation. The same action can be praised in one environment and punished in another. Without context, judgment fails. Without introspection…
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Brotherhood From Scratch | Rebuilding Trust When the Structure Is Gone
What happens to brotherhood when the uniform comes off and the structure disappears?In this episode of The Collective, we explore how real trust and loyalty are rebuilt when there’s no rank, no mandate, and no mission forcing people together. When the systems that once created proximity vanish,...
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves to Stay Safe
What if the story you tell yourself about being “broken” is the safest way to stay exactly where you are?In this live episode of The Collective, we’re unpacking safe narratives — the comfortable stories we use to avoid accountability, justify stagnation, and stay loyal to an identity that no…
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Strangers, Subjects, and the Stories We Don’t See: Rethinking Objectification
You objectify people every day.So do we.Tall. Short. Strong. Fragile.Well-dressed. Exhausted. Confident. Dangerous.In less than a second, your brain can turn a stranger into an object. That doesn’t make you cruel—it makes you human. The real question is whether we stay there.On this episode of…
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Biometrics: What the Data Actually Tells You
Wearables are tracking more than ever—heart rate, sleep, stress, recovery—but what do all those numbers actually mean for how you live, train, and make decisions? In this episode of The Collective, Shaun and Chance sit down with experts in biometric technology to unpack how data from your body…
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Coming Back Stronger: What’s Next for The Collective in 2026
The Collective is back. In this episode, Shaun and Chance sit down after the break to talk about what they’ve been doing off‑camera, what’s changing in 2026, and where the podcast and channel are headed next.We dig into:How the time off shifted our own priorities and habits.The vision for The...
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Intentional Fatherhood: Raising Capable Humans | The Collective
In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun turn real-life experience into practical lessons on fatherhood, responsibility, and intentional living.This conversation overlays lived experience—from parenting and leadership to navigating complex environments—to extract action-oriented…
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Self Sabotage | A Conversation On The Collective
Why do we sabotage the things we say we want?Why do we shrink ourselves, hesitate, or pull back right when progress is within reach?In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Alana Stott — author, advocate, and speaker — to unpack the mechanics of self-sabotage: where it...
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Imitation To Innovation | A Conversation On The Collective
Imitation to Innovation — A Conversation with Isaac Miller & Pat Miller | The CollectiveIn this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with returning guest Isaac Miller (Marine Corps veteran, tech founder) and Pat Miller (Canadian SOF veteran, armourer, and photographer) to explore...
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Friendship | A Conversation On The Collective
What does real friendship look like — especially for men who’ve spent their lives in service, leadership, and high-stress environments?In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Seb Lavoie and Rob Farrer, two long-serving RCMP members, to explore the deeper layers of...
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The Skill Paradox | A Conversation On The Collective
Why do the most skilled people make the hardest things look effortless?In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Seb Lavoie, retired RCMP ERT Sgt. Major, jiu-jitsu black belt, performance coach, and long-time student of skill acquisition, to break down The Skill Paradox…
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Physical Wisdom In A Digital Age | A Conversation On The Collective
In a time when everything can be learned or simulated online, the body remains the ultimate teacher.In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Mark Ormrod, Josh Tyler, and Andrea Ross to explore Physical Wisdom in a Digital Age — the intersection of movement, mindset, and...
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Canadiana | A Conversation On The Collective
What does it mean to represent Canada?In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with Zak, founder of The Canadian Podcast and founder of Mentell.ca and Seb Lavoie, former RCMP ERT and performance coach, to explore Canadiana: The identity, pride, and responsibility that come…
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The Calm Before the Journey | A Conversation On The Collective
Before Shaun heads off to Asia, we take a moment to slow down and reflect. In this episode of The Collective, it’s just the two of us, talking about the transitions ahead, the lessons learned from the past few months, and what’s next for The Collective as we begin releasing our recorded...
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The Persona | A Conversation On The Collective
Who are you when no one’s watching, and who do you become when the world’s looking back?In this episode of The Collective, We sit down to explore The Persona: the masks we wear, the authenticity we chase, and the growth that comes when we bridge the two.Matt Barnett – Founder of Bonetti…
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Origins and Ethos | A Conversation On The Collective
Everything great starts with a foundation. Values, lessons, and purpose forged through challenge and vision. In this episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun sit down with US Army Major General (Ret.) John Gronski, USMC Master Sergeant (Ret.) John Dailey, and US Army Ranger SGM (Ret.) Mike…
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Facilitation | A Conversation On The Collective
What does it take to truly bring people together?On this episode of The Collective, we dive into the art of facilitation — guiding without dominating, bridging worlds without breaking them apart, and turning friction into growth.Joining us are Alan Shebaro, former US Army Green Beret, Martial...
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Unscripted Conversation | A Conversation On The Collective
No plan, just purpose. Chance & Shaun explore leadership, pride, and the patterns that shape us — in life, work, and the field.In this unscripted episode of The Collective, Chance and Shaun dive deep into what happens when leadership falters — and how pride, purpose, and accountability can keep…
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The Edge Of Adaptability | A Conversation On The Collective
What do you do when the plan collapses? When the future looks uncertain and success has to be redefined?In this episode of The Collective, we dive into the raw reality of adaptability—what it means to thrive when everything changes.Featuring:Steve Gowin – US Army Veteran, seasoned Law Enforcement...
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Passing Wisdom Forward | A Conversation On The Collective
How do you pass on wisdom so it actually takes root? In this episode of The Collective, host Chance sits down with three men who have not only lived hard lessons but have mastered the art of communicating them so others can truly absorb their impact.Mike Burke — Former U.S. Army Ranger and…
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Curiosity | A Conversation On The Collective
Curiosity is more than a passing thought—it’s the engine of discovery and the driver of real growth.In this episode of The Collective, Shaun and Chance sit down with two guests who know how to turn questions into action:Arjun Grewal — a first-generation Canadian who forged his own path from...
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To Be Or Not To Be | A Conversation On The Collective
To Be or Not To Be: Would You Die for an Idea?What would you give everything for? A flag, a medal, a person, or a cause greater than yourself? Today on The Collective, we step into the timeless question of sacrifice and meaning: to be, or not to be.Joining us is Clay Surratt — former U.S. Army...
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Evolution Of A Man | A Conversation On The Collective
What does it mean to evolve as a man? In this powerful episode of The Collective, host Chance and Shaun as the sits down with Travis Denman and Chris Lee to explore how identity, purpose, and responsibility shift through life’s biggest challenges.Travis Denman is a former Green Beret now pursuing...
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Unsung Heroes | A Conversation On The Collective
Not all heroes are remembered with medals, and not every legacy makes it into the history books. In this episode, Shaun and Chance sit down with Pat Miller, former JTF2 Operator turned film armourer and photographer, and Jason Dempsey, former RCAF pilot and founder of Blackbird Industries....
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Hunting | A Conversation On The Collective
“The hunt doesn’t start when you pull the trigger—it starts long before you ever step into the wild.”Today on The Collective, we explore hunting as more than just a skill—it’s a mindset. This conversation dives into patience, preparation, and purpose, uncovering how the lessons from the field…
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A Conversation On The Collective
In this episode, Seb, Shaun and Chance flip the script and turn their attention to their podcast: The Collective.What started as a simple idea—daily conversations about being better every day—has grown into a platform for deep dialogue, honest reflection, and a space where high performers,...
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The mission of the Collective is to provide an opportunity to directly engage experienced professionals with varying perspectives and nuanced considerations in discussing the value of action-oriented consistent effort in the development of a growth mindset.
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