This Feels Right: TFR

This Feels Right: TFR

Welcome to TFR: This Feels Right podcast, where we share impactful communication skills to enhance your professional and personal life. Hosted by Joel Silverstone, communication skills expert and founder of TFR: This Feels Right training & coaching. Each episode features top experts in the field, offering practical tips and real-world applications to improve your leadership and influence abilities. Tune in every other week for actionable advice and engaging conversations. Don’t forget to visit our website at www.thisfeelsright.ca for more resources ...and subscribe to never miss an episode!

Episodes

June 4, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, your host Joel breaks down how to give feedback that inspires action and trust without triggering defensiveness, resistance, or the "being called into the principal’s office” feeling.

It’s not about sugarcoating or the tired sandwich model. It’s about giving feedback that’s soft on the person, hard on the problem—and helps them grow. Whether you're a leader, peer, or coach, you’ll l...

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In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc, shares how HVAC and empathy—um, two words you don't usually hear together—can become a foundation for trust, leadership, and customer loyalty.

With over two decades of leadership experience in the Telcom industry (and young entrepreneur DJ) - now at the helm of Go Lime, Jeff brings a people-first approach.

His CARE model (Communicate, Acknowledge, Respec...

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What happens when you design learning like a marketer?

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore how applying marketing principles—like audience personas, messaging, and content strategy—can lead to more engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Our guest, Bianca Baumann, is the VP of Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent Learning and a global voice in rethinking how we approach L&D.

She introduces us to the...

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What do you do when you're asked the wrong question, but still need to give the right answer?

How can you do it in a way that feels prepared AND authentic?

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we dive into how to show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity in interviews, media appearances, and high-stakes conversations.

You’ll learn how to prep your message, stay grounded under pressure, and make sure your key points l...

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Alexandr Korshykov is the founder and CEO of DreamX, a Ukrainian design and development company.

Starting in his early twenties, he grew DreamX from a two-person team to over 20, all while navigating the challenges of war.

Passionate about innovation and impact-driven initiatives, he is committed to shaping the future of design and supporting social projects.

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore what it truly means t...

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How do we make learning stick?

In this episode ofTFR: This Feels Right, we dive into the future of learning withBenoît Hardy-Vallée, Director of Workforce Transformation at Deloitte. With over 15 years of experience in Human Capital consulting, Benoît specializes in learning strategy, HR transformation, and AI-powered solutions.

We explore why so much corporate learning gets ignored, the difference between compliance-driven and perf...

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TFR: This Feels Right welcomes Geni Whitehouse,a TEDx Napa Valley speaker, Founder at The Impactful Advisor, CPA, and self-proclaimed nerd who believes there’s magic in the numbers.

I first saw Geni presenting at a conference in Arizona, where she captivated the room with her authentic voice and engaging stories—especially her humorous take on wine pairings like, “Does bacon go with that?" empowering professionals to connect d...

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What are the keys to creating a meaningful connection between your body and mind?

It starts with understanding how small shifts in awareness can unlock big changes in how you think, feel, and perform.

The Science of Happiness: How Your Body Shapes Your Mind

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Janice Kaplan, NY Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, shares insights from her latest book: What Your Body Knows About ...

  • What’s the key to becoming a leader who inspires, aligns, and truly connects with their team?


    It starts with shifting the focus from “me” to “we.”


    It’s Not About You: How Leaders Build Trust and Motivate Teams


    In this episode, we explore the powerful theme of servant leadership with Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center. sharing his insights, experience and stories.


    We dive into how leaders can better...

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    Connecting with Gen Z at Work, explores how to effectively communicate and engage with Gen Z in the workplace.


    Our guest, Erin Patchell, founder of Positivist Group and mother of three Gen Z-ers, shares her insights into the unique norms and expectations this generation brings to the table. Together, we dive into what makes Gen Z tick at work, how social media has influenced their sense of autonomy, and what leaders can do to f...

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    What’s the secret to leaving a lasting impact, whether through events or everyday interactions?

    It all comes down to one powerful question:

    "What three words do you want people saying after their experience with you?"


    Joel and special guest Lisa James, founder of TheWentworth Collective, explore the importance of asking courageous questions, building connections through curiosity, and how vulnerability plays a role ina...

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    October 9, 2024 40 mins

    Are you selling your brand, product, or an idea?


    Heck, we're all selling something- but how do you do it in a way that feels right?


    In this episode, we chat with Will Harris, Director of National Accounts at AutoTrader Canada.


    Will shares his 20 years of sales experience, starting as a beer rep who believed people would buy from him just because they liked him. He quickly realized that all the time and energy he put into b...

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    Confidence is that feeling of self -assurance, it feels right. 

    We're comfortable being ourselves and express ideas and emotions fearlessly

    ...But it's not easy to get there. 

    Owning your story as we find out in this podcast... that's a big piece!

    TFR 's special guest  is Kira Callahan:

    We talk about: 

    👉 Kira shares her client's turnaround t...

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    January 6, 2021 8 mins

    How can you get your Spidey Sense to tingle?
    It's that intuition that tells Peter Parker aka Spiderman that something is wrong.

    He doesn't see it. He feels it, listens to it, respects it. He doesn't dismiss it.

    Hmm...sounds like Mindfulness - being present in the moment and without judgement. Yup!

    This is not a resolution, it's small changes you can play with to:

    • Deepen your relationships
    • Deal with screen ...
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    In business and in life- How are you dealing with uncertainty? Can you use the principles of Improvisation to better adapt? YES AND... moving forward when you can't predict the future. TFR 's guest Scotty Watson is here to help🙏 ⭐️Head of NYC Faculty for the improvisational theatre program at ANDTheatre Company. ⭐️Alumnus of The Second City Canadian National Touring Company. ⭐️Improv & Advanced Sketch Writing Teacher for The Sec...
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    How do you adapt your communication style virtually and make it FEEL different?

    Are you and your teams Zoomed out?

    When have you earned the right to 'push' your idea?

    TFR 's guest is here to help: David Knechtel 

    VP Business Development Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Managing Director  The Client Counsel.

    AND a Friend, Mentor!

    We talk about:

    • 3 practices to connect virtually (Planning, Story,  Voices/C...
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    November 25, 2020 27 mins

    Time to rediscover your play. No purpose. No objective. Just the joy of being fully present in the moment. Rediscover how to tap back into your creativity.  Silence your inner critic. How to make the most of 2020. We're playing with Jeff Harry helping us tap into our true selves, happier, more fulfilled-all by playing! Go for a bike ride for fun, not to lose 5lbs! This feels right!

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    November 18, 2020 15 mins

    Obstacles don’t feel right.

    They don’t get easier...but you can get better.

    Your next obstacle might be in business, personal, or a physical feat.

    After 10 years of obstacle course racing, I share the parallels in life and business and will guide through the:

    .Beginning

    .During

    .Finish

    .What happens after?

    With adaptability, resourcefulness,  discomfort, trust and courage - we'll get you across the f...

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    We get into the athlete's mindset with Dr. Rolf Wagschal- Mental Performance Consultant.

    • Feel prepared for your  '30 second' moments
    • What YOU can control to re-invent yourself 
    • Stop thinking about the podium, start thinking about your next step

    Dr. Rolf Wagshal has worked with every type of athlete at the college & professional level and supporting the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

    In this po...

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    Season 3 Premiere With special guest:  Michael Varga @vargacooks 👉Master Chef Finalist 👉Chopped Canada Winner 👉Firefighter We do something a little different here for the podcast. Michael and I go for a physical distance walk and not just 6 feet, we are 4,340 KMS apart! Michael shares his journey from ‘hot pockets’ cuisine to being inspired by family kitchen memories and becoming a Master Chef. We also talk about: -What it tak...
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