The Inspire Podcast
by The Inspire Podcast by the Humphrey Group
Hosted by Bart Egnal, President & CEO of The Humphrey Group, Inspire is THE podcast for anyone who wants to influence and lead others every time they speak. Each episode features a new guest who will share insights, stories and tips on how you can intentionally inspire others, both in work and in life. Our interviews skip the theory and provide you with practical advice to inspire others during every interaction.This first season includes insights from a former TOPGUN instructor, the CEO of a major North American Port, and our company's very own founder. Follow our page so you never miss an episode.
Episodes
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S8 E14: Why Employees Disengage (and How Leaders Can Change the Experience) with Wahaj Awad
Only about 1 in 5 Canadian employees are engaged at work. So what’s causing so many people to check out, and how much of a difference can leadership really make? In this episode, Bart speaks with Wahaj Awad, Consultant with Humance and The Humphrey Group, about the everyday experiences that shape...
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S8 E13: The Secret to Building Trust in Relationships with Jordan Kajfasz
Trust is at the heart of every strong professional relationship, but it isn’t built overnight. It takes time, intention, and a willingness to invest in people long before you know what the payoff might be. In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Jordan Kajfasz, Vice President of...
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S8 E12: What Really Drives Us with Stephen de Groot
What really motivates us? And why can some environments bring out the best in us while others slowly drain our energy? In this episode, Bart speaks with Stephen de Groot about his remarkable career journey, from working with prisoners to advising physicians, leaders, and other high performers…
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S8 E11: How to Create Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Dr. Julie Morris
In this episode, Bart welcomes Dr. Julie Morris to explore why psychological safety is so closely tied to employee engagement and high-performing teams. Julie shares her journey from earning a ThD in ethics at Duke to working in technology and ultimately at Glint, Microsoft’s employee engagement...
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S8 E10: Stop Faking Fine: What Every Leader Needs to Know About Burnout with Rabih El Khodr
In this episode, Bart speaks with Rabih El Khodr, author of The Way Out of Burnout, about what burnout really is, how to recognize it, and what it takes to overcome it. Drawing on research in psychology and neuroscience as well as his own personal experiences, Rabih challenges the conventional…
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S8 E9: The New Rules of Leadership Communication with Jennifer Gabriele
In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal welcomes Jennifer Gabriele, Partner and National Leader, Leadership & Team Development at Humance and co-author of The Inspirational Leader. Drawing on insights from her research and work with leaders across Canada, Jennifer explores how…
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S8 E8: Curiosity Over Fear: Leading in the Age of AI with Stéphanie Butt Thibodeau
In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal sits down with Stéphanie Butt Thibodeau, EVP Talent and Corporate Affairs at iA Financial Group, to explore how leaders and organizations can embrace artificial intelligence while keeping people at the center of transformation. She begins by...
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S8 E 7: What Every Leader needs to Know about Challenging Conversations with Sandra Bekas
Every leader knows how to have conversations. Far fewer know how to lead them. In this episode, Bart Egnal speaks with Sandra Bekas, Senior Learning and Development Manager at The Humphrey Group, about why conversations have become one of the most important leadership skills in today's workplace...
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S8 E6: The Future of Communication Training: Where AI Meets Human Facilitation with Rachel Cossar
In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Rachel Cossar, co-founder and CEO of Virtual Sapiens, about how AI is transforming leadership communication training. Drawing on her own journey from the professional world of ballet to expert in non-verbal communication, Rachel...
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S8 E5: The Secret to Creating True Connection with Barry Moline
In this episode, Bart Egnal speaks with executive, author, and leadership expert Barry Moline about what it takes to create authentic human connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, including mediating high-stakes conflicts and leading...
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S8 E4: Embrace the Power of a Growth Mindset with Breann Kelly
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Breann Kelly, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Ewing Morris, about why a growth mindset is more important than ever. Breann reflects on her career journey and the choices that shaped it, sharing how a consistent focus on...
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S8 E3: How to Tap into the Power of Public Speaking with Sebastian Uzcategui
Public speaking sits at the heart of leadership, influence, and growth. For Sebastian Uzcategui, founder of SpeakUp Express, it also became the turning point that shaped his career. What began as a way to promote his work in finance quickly evolved into a deeper focus on speaking, as he…
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S8E2: From the Headlines What It Takes to Tell Stories That Hit Home with Melanie Marshall
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with award-winning journalist and producer Melanie Marshall about what it really takes to tell stories that resonate. Drawing on more than 20 years with the BBC, reporting from conflict zones, covering global crises, and leading editorial...
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S8 E1: The Inner and Outer Work of Inclusion with Carolyn Lawrence & Jennifer Laidlaw
Season 8 kicks off with a timely conversation on what it takes to lead in today’s high-pressure environment. Bart sits down with Carolyn Lawrence, founder of ClearPath and former Global Head of DEI at Deloitte, and Jennifer Laidlaw, founder of Cre8 Coaching, to explore the growing pressure…
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S7 E16: The Power of Differentiation with Barry LaBov
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Barry LaBov—CEO, founder, author, and former rock musician and producer—about his new book The Power of Differentiation. Barry explains why differentiation is critical for brands, businesses, and leaders, and how clarity around what makes…
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S7 E15: If You Want to Go Far, Go Together with Bernard Letendre
Exciting news: The Humphrey Group has been acquired by Humance! In this special episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Bernard Letendre, Managing Partner, Ontario and Western Canada at Humance, about the story behind this decision and the journey that led him there. Bernard shares...
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S7 E14: Developing Foundational Leadership with Robert Buckingham
What does it really take to build great leaders? In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal sits down with Rob Buckingham, Executive VP at Quest Window Systems Inc and retired Canadian Forces Captain, to unpack how leadership is intentionally developed in both the military and business.…
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S7 E13: How Communication Shapes Success at Every Level with Janet Drysdale
In this episode, Bart sits down with Janet Drysdale, Interim Chief Commercial Officer at CN, to explore her career journey through progressively senior roles and how communication has been the key differentiator at every level. Janet reflects on the different skills required at each step of a...
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S7 E12: How to Create Real Buy-In with Your Employees with Dave Garrison
In this episode, Bart speaks with Dave Garrison, Founder and Chief Navigating Officer of Garrison Growth, about his new book The Buy-In Advantage. They explore why employee engagement is at a decade low, the forces driving disengagement, and why it’s critical for leaders to overcome these...
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S7 E11: Build Your Presence with Intention: Lessons from a Theatre Professor with Noah Drew
In this episode, Bart speaks with longtime THG consultant and Professor of Voice, Acting, and Performance Research at Concordia University, Noah Drew, about the deep connection between presence, performance, and leadership. Noah shares how his journey through theatre and voice work shaped his...
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S7 E10: From Darkness to Leadership: An Entrepreneur's Lessons with Phil Neil
In this episode, Bart speaks with entrepreneur Phil Neil, who shares his extraordinary story of building his company from $200K in revenue to $70 million and the gauntlet of challenges he faced along the way. Phil opens up about the painful realities behind the headlines: a $5M scam during the...
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S7 E9: How to Become a People-Centric Leader with Vanessa Bragg
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Vanessa Bragg, Leadership Coach and consultant at The Humphrey Group to talk about why and how you should be a people centric leader. Vanessa shares the story of her own career transformation and the profound impact that people-focused...
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S7 E8: What it Takes to Build an Exceptional Executive Team with Denis Ricard
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Denis Ricard, CEO of iA Financial Group, about what it takes to cultivate a strong, cohesive executive team. Denis shares insights from his remarkable career journey within iA, from his early roles to the C-suite, and the leadership lessons...
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S7 E7: Lessons for Leaders from Hollywood with Karina Michel
In this episode, Bart speaks with Karina Michel, an accomplished actor, director, and producer, about the powerful lessons leaders can learn from the creative world. Karina shares insights drawn from her experience across film and television, exploring what leadership can gain from the…
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S7 E6: Understanding & Unlocking the Power of NLP with Lara Hernandez
In this episode, Bart speaks with Lara Hernendez, a THG consultant and NLP expert. They discuss what Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is and why it matters, not just for leaders, but for anyone who wants to communicate with greater authenticity and impact. Lara shares practical insights into the...
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S7 E5: Building the Women of Burgundy with Anne Maggisano
In this episode, Bart is joined by Anne Maggisano, Vice President, Investment Counsellor at Burgundy Asset Management. Anne shares the story behind founding The Women of Burgundy—an initiative that has reached over 1,000 individuals and is dedicated to building a community that inspires women to...
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S7 E4: Why Leaders Need to Tap into the Power of Stories with Patricio Larrea and Athulya Pulimood
In this episode, Bart welcomes two members of The Humphrey Group to talk about the rise of storytelling as a leadership imperative and why great stories exist inside you. Patricio opens the conversation by sharing why storytelling has become an increasingly critical skill for leaders in this day...
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S7 E3: New Imperatives for Talent Management with Peter Zukow
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Peter Zukow, Managing Partner at IQ Partners, a leading search firm, for a conversation on the evolving world of talent management. Peter unpacks why talent management has changed in recent decades, driven by trends like remote work, the great...
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S7 E2: Eradicating Toxic Leadership with Alex Draper
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart sits down with Alex Draper, founder and CEO of DX Learning, to tackle a critical issue in the workplace: toxic leadership. Alex starts with a simple truth—bad leadership is toxic and has negative impacts. So why does it persist when no one sets out to…
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S7 E1: In a World of AI, Lean into Your EQ with Dr Robin Hills
To kick off season 7 of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Dr Robin Hills, a renowned business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning company that has empowered over 500,000 people across 200+ countries through its expertise in emotional...
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S6E18: Great Lessons in Storytelling with Khe Hy
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Khe Hy about the power of stories and how leaders can unlock their inner storyteller. Bart learns how Khe left a successful career on Wall Street and turned his self-reflection into a highly read newsletter on career, money, life, and a…
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S6 E17: What Leaders can and should Learn from Great Marketers with Nathan Yeung
What do leadership and marketing have in common? In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart sits down with renowned marketing expert Nathan Yeung to uncover surprising parallels between these two disciplines. Nathan talks about why "customers are lazy", shares a powerful 3-step process for...
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S6 E16: Looking for Talent in Faraway Places and Helping them Thrive with Yoni Kozminski
In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Yoni Kozminski, founder of MultiplyMii, about the opportunity he saw to bring highly educated, talented professionals from the Philippines to companies around the world. Yoni shares his own story of building a company by tapping into...
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S6 E15: The Power of Tenure in Your Career and Company with Rob Diplock
In this episode, Bart meets with Rob Diplock, Senior Vice President at Kumon North America, the sixth-largest franchise in the world, to explore the value of long employee tenures. Rob shares his personal journey with Kumon, who has become the employer of his entire career. He discusses the...
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S6 E14: The Evolution of Leadership Communication with Scott Simmons
In this episode, Bart is joined by a fellow CEO of a leadership communication training company, Scott Simmons of Ariel. Together, they explore Scott's unique career path—from healthcare to Gallup, and now to leading Ariel. They dive into the evolving landscape of leadership communication…
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S6 E13: The Power of Helping Women Find their Voice with Yusra Qadir
In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Yusra Qadir, Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada, to share her incredible life journey and how she is empowering women to find their voices. Yusra starts by reflecting on her childhood in Pakistan, her work in…
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S6 E12: Mastering Communication Skills with Sarika Singh
In this episode, Bart is joined by Sarika Singh, host of a top communication skills podcast in India and a seasoned coach with 25 years of experience. Sarika shares her journey from her early career to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of an Indian artisanal sugar company, driven by her…
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S6 E11: Finding Your Authentic Voice with Nancy Hicks
In this episode, Bart welcomes Nancy Hicks, an accomplished vocal performer, founder of a global ministry, shopping channel host, leadership coach, and now a consultant for The Humphrey Group. They begin by exploring Nancy's early journey in developing her voice and discovering a passion for...
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S6 E10: How to Build Relationships that Transform your Career Mo Bunnell
In this episode, Bart welcomes Mo Bunnell, founder of The Bunnell Idea Group, back to The Inspire Podcast to discuss his new book, Give to Growth. Mo highlights a fundamental truth: relationships are the foundation of long-term business success. But he also dives into the often overlooked...
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S6 E9: Play Your Way to Inspiring Leadership with Kirsten Anderson
In this episode, Bart speaks with Kirsten Anderson about the power of play and how integrating play can make you a more effective and inspiring leader. Kirsten, a certified LEGO(r) Serious Play(r) specialist and consultant with The Humphrey Group, talks about why playfulness is so important for...
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S6 E8: Using AI to Make Yourself a Better Speaker with Esha Joshi
AI is transforming every facet of work and life, including how we improve and build leadership communication skills. In this episode, Bart speaks with Esha Joshi, co-founder of Yoodli, an AI-powered speech coach. The Humphrey Group has partnered with Yoodli to create a unique version that not…
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S6 E7: How to Inspire Salespeople with Ryan Precious
Helping sales professionals excel requires a unique and innovative approach. But what exactly does that entail? How can you attract top sales talent and elevate their performance? What strategies do the best sales leaders employ? To explore these questions, Bart is joined by Ryan Precious, SVP of...
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S6 E6: How To Practice Impactful Leadership with Mosongo Moukwa
In this episode, Bart welcomes Mosongo Moukwa, PhD, executive, author and leadership & business coach. Mosongo shares his journey from academia to the corporate world, and explains how he came to leadership accidentally. During this career, he developed a philosophy he calls “leadership of...
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S6 E5: Building Self-Belief with Brooke Sophia Ramsay
This week Bart speaks with Brooke Sophia, an executive coach, jiujiteira, and consultant with The Humphrey Group about the mindset required to build the confidence it takes to inspire others. Brooke shares her journey into coaching and martial arts and how she’s learned that self-doubt and the...
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S6 E4: Why Understanding The Setback Cycle is Key to your Growth as a Leader with Amy Shoenthal
In this episode, Bart speaks with journalist Amy Shoenthal about her new book, The Setback Cycle. Amy explains how setbacks aren't always fuel for success, why not everything "happens for a reason" and the real lessons to take when you're in the middle of a difficult period in life or career. She...
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S6 E3: How Asian Professionals can find their Voice and Shine with Rebecca Pang
!!A special episode for Asian Heritage Month!! In this episode, Bart speaks with Rebecca Pang about the unique stereotypes and challenges Asian professionals face and how they can overcome them. Rebecca, a Vice President with RBC and co-founder of the Asian Professionals Network at the bank…
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S6 E2: Tap Into Your "Adaptagility" To Thrive - With Pablo Fernandez de Bobadilla
In this episode, Bart speaks with Pablo Fernandez de Bobadilla about his two-decade career at Pfizer and how the ability to adapt and thrive has been crucial to his success. Pablo provides his perspective on how today's rapidly changing world and business landscape has put pressure on leaders to...
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S6 E1: What is Fundamental to Managing Talent in a World Where Everything Has Changed-Melanie Burns
In this kickoff episode of Season 6 Bart is joined by Melanie Burns, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer of TD Bank, to discuss the vast array of changes in the last five years in the world of talent, and the foundational principles that leaders can still build their relationships on. Melanie...
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Replay S5 E2 - The Future of Leadership is...Analog? with David Sax
Check out our last rewind before we launch season 6 of The Inspire Podcast next week! This episode is from season 5, and explores the heart of human connection in a digital age. Despite the promise of a digital future, staff and leaders are increasingly seeking human connection. In this...
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Replay: S4 E1 - To Overcome Wicked Problems Lean into Inspirational Leadership with Susan Black
We're diving back into another favorite episode from #TheInspirePodcast archives. In season 4, Bart spoke with Susan Black of The Conference Board of Canada about the challenges facing today's leaders. Drawing on the CBOC's deep research capabilities, Susan shares insights into the major…
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About this show
Hosted by Bart Egnal, President & CEO of The Humphrey Group, Inspire is THE podcast for anyone who wants to influence and lead others every time they speak. Each episode features a new guest who will share insights, stories and tips on how you can intentionally inspire others, both in work and in life. Our interviews skip the theory and provide you with practical advice to inspire others during every interaction.This first season includes insights from a former TOPGUN instructor, the CEO of a major North American Port, and our company's very own founder. Follow our page so you never miss an episode.
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