The Biz Dojo

This week in The Biz Dojo, we chat with Pat Woodcock (IG: @elitecoach). Pat is a former NFL and CFL player, and now focuses on helping others with their physical wellness with Elite Man Method. 

We'll talk a bit about his football career, and how that parlayed into becoming a trainer and entrepreneur. We get into some of the roadblocks most of us face when trying to improve our physical wellness, and what can help us overco...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we chat with Jordan Walsh TV personality and multi-preneur. 

We get into conversation about his focus on wellness, both physical and mental. Jordon recently took on running 100km (62mi for our US friends) as part of his wellness journey, and we talk about some of the incredible inspiration that led to a day of running (followed by weeks of recovery).

Jordan shares how he focuses to achieve both business a...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we continue our conversation with Jamie Smart, who quite literally wrote the book on Clarity. Jamie is a best-selling author, renowned writer, speaker, coach and consultant.

In this second episode, we chat with Jamie about being a coach and locking in on your niche. We also discuss dealing with change - both positive and negative  - and managing stress. Jamie shares deep insight into who we are as humans, ...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Jamie Smart, who quite literally wrote the book on Clarity. Jamie is a best-selling author, renowned writer, speaker, coach and consultant.

In this first episode of a two-part conversation with Jamie - our first ever two-parter! - we talk about some of the common misconceptions of 'ability', discovering what is already within you, and the moment of clarity that inspires change...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Elena Iacono, a communications and well-being expert, cookbook author, and much (much!) more. 

Elena shares her perspectives on how to create safe spaces for well-being, and we discuss how to lead through challenging conversations about well-being in the workplace. She also shares he perspectives on the global movement towards better understanding of mental health challenges, and how t...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Jeremy Allen, Funeral Director and owner of Gregory Funeral Home. Jeremy also speaks to schools, businesses, groups and individuals about the experience of grief and loss through Death Ed. 

In this conversation, we talk about all types of loss and grief. Jeremy shares how to connect to yourself in these moments, as well as how to support and be available for others when they experience...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Kristin Lee , Founder and Managing Director at KLBM - a business management firm specializing in supporting the entertainment industry.

Kristin shares her stories of starting out as a proud supporter of local and indie music and how she married that with her aptitude for accounting, eventually forming her own business (KLRM). We also talk about the vision for her business in supportin...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Sean Mills - Co-Founder of FTR Golf and  Big Buck Golf, a serial-entrepreneur and a PGA of Alberta Professional. Whew - that's a mouthful! 

Sean sits down in the Dojo to share his story of discovering his entrepreneurial self, and what goes into becoming a successful venture. We talk a little golf, and a whole lot about tapping into your own potential, and surrounding yourself with...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Yoni Tzafrir - founder of the Newsly app.

Yoni shares the story of the car rides that inspired Newsly, the role of the community around him in supporting and nurturing the idea, and the challenges in launching an entrepreneurial venture - and tech start-up - in a foreign country. We also talk a little self-doubt, perseverance and "Eureka moments".

So, grab your Biz Dojo Coffee ...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Sonia Funk - Corporate Wellness Strategist, Registered Nutritional Therapist, Mental Health Keynote and coach at thewholeavocado.com

Sonia shares her expertise into understanding mental health from the perspective of injury vs. illness, and how nutrition plays a critical role in everything we do. We get on board the magic bus to break down the complexities of our own biology to underst...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Jessica Gale Friesen. She is a business owner, a registered nurse, a mother and now - an author, with her new book "This Will Not Break Me".

Jessica shares with us the story of her business, her journey to forge her own path, and how her choice to pursue nursing aligns with her philanthropic endeavours today. She lives by the code "Why the heck not?!", and discusses how ...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Haley Daniels -  motivational speaker, sports advocate, inspirational leader, and... oh, right - she also happens to be an Olympian.

On this episode we talk with Haley about finding the environment and community that allow us to be the best versions of ourselves. We'll get into compartmentalization, how journaling can unlock a better sense of self, and how goosebumps are the ultima...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Naofall "Ming" Folahan, Edmonton Stingers coach and entrepreneur (actually, a multi-preneur!)

Ming is building communities, not just at all levels of the game of basketball, but both on and off the court. We discuss his work with youth at his Halifax training center, the first of it's kind. Ming also provides his insights into the importance of community on personal developm...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Erin Evans - yogi, coach, podcaster and super-mom.

We chat about self-doubt, the concept of "purpose over passion", and how we often undermine our own excellence and power through self-doubt. We also go deep on the influence of rap, and our own coaching styles (as well as why "niches are for quiches")

Sit back with a bit of  Biz Dojo Coffee (Masters Medium - OR - Dojo D...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by JD Lewis from CJAY92's morning show.

This episode goes deep as we talk about personal image, mindset, the importance of a semi-colon, and his story of finding himself. Encouraging others to talk about mental health, and taking on fears head-on.

Sit back with a bit of  Biz Dojo Coffee (Masters Medium - OR - Dojo Dark) , and tune your dials in for a great inspirational story about fi...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Grace Dafoe and Alysia Rissling, two Canadian National Team athletes.

We'll dive into mindset, taming nerves and anxiety with breathing, and overcoming obstacles. The discussion explores a path of self-discovery, and a focus on community, environment, and both mental and physical well-being: all cornerstones of The Biz Dojo.

So strap into your ice missle, or maybe just listen on th...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Ambrose Firkus and Parker Mackay from Shoot Your Shot.

We get into how these two have face challenges together as entrepreneurs, and how complimentary skillsets can lead to success on or off the ice. As strong advocates for mental health awareness, we also chat about the importance of well-being on performance, and how support systems play a pivotal role in finding success. 

Then on th...

This week in The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Damarys Zampini, CEO of Sustrategy

Damarys shares the story of her upbringing, as a landed immigrant in Alberta. We talk about overcoming language and cultural obstacles, and how leveraging the 'outsider' mentality to form relationships and strengthen values has really helped each of us to develop as adults. We dive into mental wellness and structures for positive balance, and ...