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E67: The Future of Food with Lee Cadesky.
Why Listen: This is for you if you're curious about food — not just what's on your plate, but everything that got it there — and want to hear the case for why generalists make the best food scientists.
E66: The Three Conditions of Trust with Jay Gosselin.
Why Listen: You lead people and have never been taught the specific skills that actually build trust — not the vague advice to "be more empathetic."
E65: The Connective Tissue: Sense-Making Healthcare’s Wicked Problems with Rhonda St Croix.
Why Listen: You're drowning in information and need a real framework for sense-making, not just another buzzword to add to the pile.
E64: When Engineering Teams Stall: The Hidden Role of Generalists in Complex Work with Marc LeBlanc.
Why Listen: You work in engineering or technical teams where smart people still struggle to move things forward.
E63: Bridging the Gap Between Communities and Local Government with Peter Boyd.
Why Listen: You’re trying to influence systems that are rigid, slow, or highly structured—and want a more practical way to do it.
E62: Why Analogies Are Catnip for Generalists with Carolyn Duckworth.
Why Listen: You want better tools for helping others “get it,” especially when the topic is complex, cross-functional, or emotionally charged.
E61: When You Can’t Explain What You Do with Heather Cayouette.
Why Listen: You understand your value—but struggle to explain it in a way others immediately get.
E60: No Title, No Problem: Thriving Without a Traditional Career Path with Heidi Hauver.
Why Listen: You’re ready to move beyond job titles and explore what impact looks like on your own terms.
E59: The Overlooked Opportunity: Acquiring Businesses as a Generalist with Markian Pergat.
Why Listen: If you’re considering going out on your own—but don’t want to start from zero.
E58: The PolyInnovator Approach: Turning Curiosity into Innovation with Dustin Miller.
Why Listen: If you’re juggling multiple interests but struggling to turn them into something coherent.
E57: Improv: The Behind-the-Scenes Skill of Generalists with Joel Zeff.
Why Listen: You hadn’t connected the dots between generalists and improv.
E56: Building with AI: A Generalist’s Guide to Clarity and Context with Alex Poulin.
Why Listen: You’re overwhelmed by AI tools—but still not solving your real problems.
E55: The Rise of the AI Generalist with Alex Poulin.
Why Listen: You’ve never fit neatly into a job description—and now AI doesn’t either.
E54: Reframe: How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World with Siobhan O’Riardan.
Why Listen: You see patterns, connect dots, and spark change—but feel invisible.
E53: Running Seven Businesses with Jared Hamilton.
Why Listen: You’re tired of advice that says “pick one focus” and want to hear a different take from someone who didn’t niche — and still succeeded.
E52: AI Is Disrupting Consulting – And that’s a good thing with Jen Rice.
Why Listen: You want to understand how AI is reshaping strategy, roles, and value delivery in professional services.
E51: The Four Types of Generalists and Why They’re Rising to the Top with Dr. Mansoor Soomro.
Why Listen: You’ve worked across roles, industries, or functions, and you’re wondering how to turn that range into a leadership advantage.
E50: 50 Episodes In: What Generalists Know That the World’s Just Catching Up To.
Why Listen: You want to celebrate as a proud generalist.
E49: No Boxes, No Boundaries: Living and Leading as a Polymath with Dr. Barbara Kleeb.
Why Listen: You’re juggling many interests and wonder how to turn that into a sustainable, joyful way of working and living.
E48: Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Strategy for Small/Mid-Sized Companies with Christopher Dore.
Why Listen: You’re a business leader or founder unsure where to start with AI—and don’t want to waste time chasing trends.
E47: Idea Gardens and Ruthless Lists: A Toolkit for the Intentional Generalist with Cailin Hillier.
Why Listen: You’re craving more meaning and calm in your personal or professional life—and curious how others are redefining ambition and impact.
E46: From $300K to $5M: Scaling a Nonprofit Like a Startup with Allan Reesor-McDowell.
Why Listen: You want to lead like a founder—even if you’re not in tech.
E45: The Org Chart Is Dying: What Comes Next with Joseph Logan.
Why Listen: You’re tired of permission-based culture and curious about systems built on trust and autonomy.
E44: Andrew Waitman on the Power of Generalists: Lessons from Scaling a $100M SaaS Company.
Why Listen: If you’re in growth mode and want to learn from a generalist who’s DONE it.
E43: What Do You Really Want? The Generalist’s Guide to Redesigning Work with Anna Lundberg.
Why Listen: You’ve outgrown the career script you were handed—and you’re ready to write your own.
E42: Navy SEALs for Business with Casey Woo.
Why Listen: You’ve met people who just “get it done”—this episode explains who they are and why they matter.
E41: The Future of Hiring in Canada: Why Skills Matter More Than Credentials with Stepan Arman.
Why Listen: If you’re navigating AI and automation in recruitment, this conversation helps you cut through the hype and focus on skills-based assessment—so you can hire smarter, faster, and fairer.
E40: Owning Your Value Without Credentials: A Generalist’s Guide to Confidence and Connection with Lynn Ladd.
Why Listen: For anyone feeling pressured to “prove” themselves: Hear how to embrace your generalist strengths and connect meaningfully in any room.
E39: Breaking Social Norms with Samantha Stilwell.
Why Listen: You’re craving work that aligns with your values.
E38: The Age of the Polymath: How to Stay Relevant in the AI Era with Dr. Angela C. Meyers.
Why Listen: You’ve heard the term ‘polymath’—now you’re wondering if it describes you, or if it should.
E37: Intentional Living, Systemized: How Tech Can Help You Lead Yourself with Sandra Veledar.
Why Listen: You’ve outgrown productivity hacks—and you’re ready for a more integrated, values-driven approach to getting things done.
E36: When to Go It Alone and When to Collaborate: Charlie Myszkowski on Delegation.
Why Listen: If you’ve ever questioned how to balance independence and collaboration in your work, this episode’s for you.
E35: The best version of you with Bradley Rausch.
Why Listen: A practical conversation on balancing vulnerability and action.
E34: Adapt, Connect, Repeat: The Generalist’s Guide to Better Work Relationships with Simona Radencich.
Why Listen: You want to improve your communication across different personalities and work styles.
E33: Are You Really a Critical Thinker? With Ingrid Dueck & Steven Verboom.
Why Listen: You want to sharpen your thinking in complex, fast-moving environments.
E32: Customer Journeys Need Generalists: Sales, Systems, and the Role of ‘Good Trouble with JP Hébert.
Why Listen: You’re navigating complex systems and want practical insight into how real change happens—especially when it feels impossible.
E31: Healthcare, Reimagined: Building Systems That Work Together with Anne-Marie Parent
Why Listen: You’re navigating complex systems and want practical insight into how real change happens—especially when it feels impossible.
E30: Is Your Tech Helping or Harming? How to Assess AI with Intention.
Why Listen: Discover a simple framework to choose tech that actually serves you.
E29: The Leadership Challenge: Embracing T-Shaped Skills.
Why Listen: Unlock unique strategies for enhancing your leadership skills.
E28: The “Deeper Clarity Method” in Design Thinking – with Nilufer Erdebil.
Why Listen: "Behind every failed initiative is usually one thing: the wrong problem being solved."
E27: Networking Strategies with Michelle Schafer.
Why Listen: Learn actionable tips to make networking less daunting and more impactful for career growth.
E26: From Strategy to Execution: The Role of a Chief of Staff with Layla Lyne-Winkler.
Why Listen: Understanding the role of the Chief of Staff.
E25: Nurturing Future Generalists with Maya Meyouhas.
Why Listen: If you are a parent whose child seems to prematurely quit activities.
E24: What it takes to better detect fraud and scams.
Why Listen: Learn about the latest AI-generated scams.
E23: How Can AI Transform Management Consulting? Insights from Jennifer Davis.
Why Listen: Get tips on integrating AI live into large group complex facilitated sessions.
E22: Unlocking Your Genius with Brandon Lee
Why Listen: Discover a personality test that identifies what energizes you.
E21: Destination Dream Job.
Why Listen: Practical job seeking tips from a career coach.
E20: What Does It Mean to Live the Octopus Life?
Why Listen: Learn why being an "octopus" can lead to a more fulfilling life.
E19: Is being a problem chaser like a moth to a flame?
Why Listen: Grabbing a hold of your own career narrative.
E18: Modern Renaissance Women – The person, the Podcast and the Movement.
Why Listen: To amplify the voice of THIS Modern Renaissance Women.
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