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The Playbook – Everyday skills for every professional

The Playbook – Everyday skills for every professional

Hosted by Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson

Episodes

133

Latest episode

Mar 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Everyday skills for every professional. Learn the specific tools, resource, processes and mindsets leaders use to supercharge their careers – everything from developing better mental health to being a great mentor.

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March 25, 2026Episode 16046 min

The Weird List – Stress

I am stressed. You are stressed. Everybody seems to be stressed.But.But...we don't need to simply be victims of stress. Instead of complaining about your job for the 73rd consecutive day...you have the power to mitigate, manage and deal with your stress.In this edition of the Podcast, we talk about all the common and not-so-common ways you can do that – including something called "The Stress Stack."Tune in and take control.

February 11, 2026Episode 15746 min

The Weird List – Moving with Alper Ozdemir

“What if we retired in Europe?”It’s a Tuesday night in January. You’ve just shovelled the driveway for the 83rd time this winter. As you open a bottle of red wine, THAT question crosses your mind.For Alper Ozdemir…the fun didn’t stop there.When I met him a decade ago, he was talking about retiring in Spain. Just after the pandemic, he and his wife made the jump (to Italy).How they did it — and how you can too…on a fascinating edition of The Playbook.(Oh — and if you want to start your own journey, you can rent Alper’s villa in the summer — check it out here:  www.casacalipuglia.com).

February 4, 2026Episode 15646 min

The Weird List – Safety with Warren Coughlin

This is a weird story about safety.Warren Coughlin is one of the smartest, most original people I know. He's been a lawyer, an actor and a pretty nifty business consultant.After doing a show on identifying fear a few weeks back, I asked him if he had any odd thoughts on Safety.Boy, oh boy, does he ever.In this episode, he talks about how to create the space for safety even before "fear" tries to kick in. We talk about building plans, understanding values, paying attention to the numbers, and changing the world.All in 46 minutes.Listen in. Your brain is gonna hurt after this one.

January 28, 2026Episode 15546 min

The Weird List - Direct Your Life with James Stewart

James Stewart has a new movie hitting theatres this week.And he wants you to know how his team made it happen."Sway" is an blisteringly fast thriller, with an equally incredible backstory – shoot an entire 90-minute film in just six days. This doesn't happen by accident. James drops by with his own Weird List – a little film knowledge that works equally well for your own life. Listen to a storyteller share everything from "Don't wait for ideal conditions" to "When time runs out, simplicity saves you."It's a list that you can use in your work and in your life, directly from the pages...of the Playbook.

October 15, 2025Episode 14745 min

Exactly What to Do - Intentionality with Marc Smith

Funny how an episode about "intention" started with a bit of serendipity. I was walking around Fredericton after a recent keynote I gave. About a kilometre from the Convention Centre, who do I bump into, but the very well dressed Marc Smith.Marc's the sort of guy that it's easy to become instant friends with. When he told me the genius story about how he held an actual event to build relationships after he relocated from the West Coast, I knew he had to come on the show.Today, heh's talking intentionality and purpose – and HIS playbook is a must listen. From understanding who you actually are ... to asking "what's your win," he knows how to make the connection, get the job and create an unforgettable life.SUPER BONUS. Marc wears a bright solid colour when he goes to an event. "It makes me stand out in a sea of 300." Smart stuff.

September 24, 2025Episode 14648 min

Exactly What to Do - Inspiration with Ross "Memphis" Pambrun

Spend ten seconds listening to this guy — and you’re gonna want to rip the doors off the place to change the world.I met Ross “Memphis” Pambrun on a gig last month. It’s impossible not to get caught up in his energy, passion and sense of motivation.The biggest challenge with bringing so much energy to the table?Understanding how YOU can replicate it and apply it to your work and life.Ross outlines all of that in this edition of Exactly What to Do.

September 19, 202545 min

Exactly What to Do - Storytelling with Brad Cochrane

“It’s easy to find me…I’m the guy walking around with a bicycle under his arm.”If you are late to meet a storyteller, THAT is the text you want to receive.Earlier this year, I was on the floor of the Northwest Event Show in Seattle, and I was trying to find Brad Cochrane.Brad has something I wanted — a foolproof process to improve my storytelling ability. I run workshops on this stuff, and I’m always trying to find a competitive edge.He’s got that edge.He calls it the Story Wheel. It’s a cross section of all the best storytelling skillsets you’ve ever heard of, and he just shared it on The Playbook.Join me and Brad as we show you Exactly What to Do with telling better stories — you can stream the show RIGHT NOW at https://www.speakupgetresults.com/goodiesradioshow.Oh — and he was serious. He was indeed walking around with a real, ridable bicycle tucked under his arm. He tells THAT story on the show too.

September 17, 2025Episode 14346 min

Exactly What to Do - Rachelle Stone on Transitions

This is the most uncomfortable you’ll ever be.I’m talking about “transition” — the time between things. I know. I’ve been moving through a few of those transitions over the past couple of years. Whether it’s relationships, jobs, gigs or life stages — “transitions” run wild on your mental and physical health.Luckily, Rachelle Stone is on the case.She kicks off an all new Season 10 of the Playbook today at 3pm on Sauga 960 — and she’s got loads of great ideas on how to manage your own next transition. Rachelle’s a great coach, speaker and friend, and she’s here to help.We’ve got a full season of “Exactly What to Do” episodes waiting for you this year on The Playbook. From networking to storytelling, you’ll learn the skills you need to compete and thrive in your professional career.Listen Live at 3 -- or stream it right now! https://lnkd.in/gRZmQD4U

September 17, 2025Episode 14545 min

Exactly What to Do – E.J. Corporan on Networking

Here’s something that’s kinda awful to admit.I once dropped out of journalism school because I was terrified of networking. During a radio production class, I had to go out onto the street and do interviews with passers by.It was terrifying, and I vowed not to do that anymore.I have a feeling my experience would have been different if I’d run into E.J. Corporan. This guy makes Networking seem like breathing. Moments after I met him at MPI’s WEC, he was acting like we’d known each other for years.I knew I neeeeeeeded him to talk about his secrets on the radio show. So this week - Exactly What to Do tells you how to be like E.J. and win with networking.And you don’t even have to drop out of journalism school to get it done.

April 9, 2025Episode 13146 min

Exactly What to Do - How to be aware

What's ACTUALLY going on?You'd be amazed by how you think differently, feel differently and act differently when you peel away the layers and ask that one question.What's ACTUALLY going on?Your awareness is most of the battle when it comes to work and life. Understanding what's beneath the superficial surface helps you navigate emotion, expectations, understanding, challenges and escalations. This episode right here is designed to turn you into the Jason Bourne of awareness. Segment 01 – Key rules.Stoooooop with the judgment already. Instead, be truly curious and accept the insights.Segment 02 – Be "self" aware.Get ready to develop a Life List that includes values, what makes you feel better, and what triggers you to feel worse. Then, measure against that baseline.Segment 03 – Be aware of others.If you knew that someone was having a really, really difficult time, you'd be more empathetic and compassionate, right? Well...here's how you use that curiosity to understand what's going on around you.Segment 04 – Be "situationally" aware.Read the room. Here's how to look for everything from power dynamics to social cues.

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