People First Podcast

Hosted by Host- Jonathan Cinelli

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Oct 2026

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Leadership is not only about Putting People First, it's also being whole + complete ourselves. We are of no service to another human being if we are not digging in, doing the hard work + continually evolving. When we lead with a People Centric Approach- Everything Changes. Leading with curiosity, Jonathan, peels back the layers of what it means to be human today; + what it could possibly be when we choose to show up differently; lead on purpose + challenge the way it's always been done. Join Jonathan for Real, Raw, Uncomfortable + thought provoking conversions. www.jonathancinelli.com

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October 21, 202610 min

45 Minutes With a Stranger That Changed My Week

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan answers the question: when is the last time you truly connected with another human being - no agenda, no ask, just presence? It started with a LinkedIn intro and a "here's my cell, call me anytime." Two hours later, Landon Anderson - a guy in Texas Jonathan had never met - called. Forty-five minutes later, Jonathan had gone from jumping up and down in excitement to hunched over in tears, all from a conversation about leadership, youth athletes, and why the metrics on a jobsite are the same as the ones on a sports team. In this mini rant: the three-email rule (if you can't solve it in three emails, pick up the phone and call), why business only happens when there's trust, what six-year-olds building Lego can teach you about running projects, and what a hockey captain knows about leadership that most project managers miss. Plus: the challenge. Call someone this week with zero agenda. Say "I'm thinking about you, what's going on in your world?" - then shut up and listen. Jonathan also gives a sneak peek at his upcoming hockey-coaching memoir - 15 years, U7 to U18 - coming end of 2026 / early 2027. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

September 23, 20261 hr 2 min

So What, Now What? - Bradley Henderson on Accountability, Truth, and the Trades

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Cinelli sits down with Bradley Henderson, a man who rebuilt his life from addiction and incarceration to become a voice for truth and operational excellence in the construction trades. Bradley shares the mindset that changes everything: stop playing victim and ask "So what, now what?" We dig into why problems compound when accountability is avoided, and why the only variable you truly control is yourself. On the operations side, Bradley brings his PlumbLine perspective to the messy gap between estimating and field execution. We cover handoffs, ownership, waste, untracked labor, and the money left on the table from missed change orders. What ties it all together is the human element. Bradley makes the case that construction is a people business first - from brief check-ins that build trust, to noticing when someone is struggling, to helping your team pursue their own goals. This is a conversation about truth, service, and the compounding power of showing up and doing the work. Connect with Bradley Henderson: LinkedIn: Bradley Henderson Email: bradley@plumblineoperations.com #construction #leadership #accountability #operations #peoplefirst #mindset #trades Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

September 2, 20267 min

Learning to Skateboard with dad

Send us Fan Mail Learning to Skateboard with Dad What happens when a 10-year-old becomes the coach... and her dad becomes the student? In this episode, I head to the park with my daughter Cassandra, who convinces me to step on a skateboard for the first time in nearly 30 years. Spoiler: there are falls. There is grass. There is a lot of patience from a very small coach. But here's the thing about trying something new in front of someone you love - it isn't just about you. When Cassandra saw me wobble, stumble, and eventually glide down that ramp, it gave her the courage to try the bigger one herself. We talk about the fear of looking foolish, the value of being present, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just show up and try. Plus a few thoughts on a memoir-in-progress about ego, trust, and the real cost of coaching minor hockey (working title: The Egoless Coach"). This one's about skateboarding, sure. But it's really about what happens when we let ourselves be beginners again. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

August 19, 202656 min

CHOOSING Happiness Changes Everything- Daniela Jines

Send us Fan Mail All the way from the sunny skies of Hawaii Daniela Jines joins from Happy Organizations on the show + we have a deep intimate conversation. We unpack the real hard truth- that most folks are in roles and jobs that suck the energy out of them; and it doesn't have to be that way. You can stay in the professional career you're in and CHOOSE HAPPINESS. Daniela takes us through the brain backed science to what actually occurs in our brains- how to listen to learn to acknowledge them and create new-neuropathways. The take-a-ways in this chat are real, raw + authentic. There is a lot of energy + love to take in. The education, the work + the effort that Daniela put in is huge. This episode is for all those folks who have a job and are not happy...Yet. Connect with Daniela on LinkedIn @ linkedin.com/in/daniela-jines-90b701170 Follow her on IG @ Happy Organizations (@behappyatwork1) • Instagram photos and videos Website: www.happyorganizations.org Grab her book here: For Those Who Have a Job and Are Not Happy... Yet Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

July 21, 20267 min

Are we at a breaking point?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode JC succinctly discusses Human to Human connection. Have we lost it? Are the scales tipped too far the other way whereas were conditioned to "avoid" everyone + do it ourselves? The adage that it "shoved" down our thoughts to "Do you" and the impact of it all which actually leads to disconnect and fear. Listeners are left with small micro movements: Send someone an "agenda" free text. Make the call. When we connect with others magic happens. Lead yourself and your sites with a People First Approach. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

May 25, 20268 min

Why are you doing what your doing

Send us Fan Mail What's the story you want to leave behind? Why bother doing what your doing + why the heck should anyone even give a damn? What's the universe showing you that you're not grabbing? This quick snappy solo with JC unpacks a few thought provoking ideas, that will surely leave you touched moved and inspired. What's this life for? Hang tight folks and give it a listen. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

January 28, 20261 hr 26 min

Ins & outs with Premier Physiotherapy

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Alberto & Alessia from Premier Physio to talk about movement, recovery, and the importance of taking care of your body. They share insights on physiotherapy, injury prevention, and how proper rehab supports long-term strength and performance. A great listen for anyone looking to move better and feel stronger. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

November 19, 20255 min

Breakdowns Becomes Breakthroughs

Send us Fan Mail In this raw solo episode, Jonathan Cinelli opens up about one of the most intense breakdowns of his life and the breakthrough it created. He talks openly about emotional extremes, guilt, shame, and the reality of being a leader who’s still human. From stepping away to reset, to grounding practices, to the conversations that matter most, this episode is a reminder that none of us are alone. If you’ve ever felt like life hit too hard or you’re carrying more than you can hold, this one’s for you. Breakdowns don’t mean failure; they create space for evolution. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

October 8, 202510 min

Psychological Safety + Deaths on our site

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss psychological safety and the impact that is has on a construction death and the fact that in ten years the amount of construction deaths have not changed. People in the construction world are not seen, heard or understood and because of that they fail to bring up the things that keep them safe. When workers don't feel safe to report a safety problem, that they did or didn't cause you are creating an environment where safety issues can escalate very quickly. When you give a shit about the people doing the work, they will perform better and do things properly; so that we can all go home safe. Create Psychological safety, so that every issue on your jobsite can be easily communicated. Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli

October 8, 20253 min

STOP should'ing yourself + others

Send us Fan Mail The word should is debilitating; yet it's used by parents, professionals + humans everywhere. Awareness is the first step. Stop Should'ing yourself. It makes you feel worthless. In this episode we'll unpack: What the word "should" really is. How often "should" shows up + what it can really mean. What you can do about it. Keynote speaker, Consultant, Trainer + Performance Coach: www.jonathancinelli.com Author: Kick Your Ego aside and Put People First Education: ProjectBites IG@jonathanacinelli facebook.com/jonathancinellipm Support the show 🌐 Website: www.peoplefirstleadership.ca 📷 Instagram: @Jonathanacinelli 📧 Email: JC@jonathancinelli.com 📱 Phone: 416-717-4139 This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsors TurmeriX® https://buyturmerix.ca/ Code PEOPLEFIRST (all caps) Save $10 + free shipping Intelligent Change https://www.intelligentchange.com/ Code: Jonathan10 (10% discount) Appreciate the content we provide? Support the show on Patreon! Click the link below to join the team. https://patreon.com/JonathanCinelli