The Best You - A Coaching Podcast: Personal Growth Through Real Conversations
Feeling stuck or unsure how to unlock your full potential?
Here's the truth: you are the best person in the entire world at being you - even if you don't quite believe that yet. Through real conversations with innovators, coaches, and everyday people navigating their own personal growth journeys, this podcast helps you gain self-awareness, build confidence, and create lasting change.
Each week, we explore the breakthroughs, struggles, and insights that help you understand what makes you tick and how to become the best version of yourself.
New episodes every week. Start your journey with our latest episode on innovative learning and personal growth.
Episodes
138 episodes
Loss, Endurance, and Living Deliberately: How Grief Creates Purpose and Personal Growth with Kevin Crowe
Think you'll start living deliberately "someday"? Your dying friend would tell you that day needs to be today.Kevin Crowe, founder of Give A Mile, shares the profound lessons learned from walking alongside his best friend through ...
•
41:53
The Business of Being an Olympian: Balancing Athletic Excellence with Personal Growth with Courtney Hoffos
Note: This episode was recorded as Courtney was preparing for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Unfortunately, Courtney suffered a tibial plateau, medial collateral ligament, and meniscus injury competing prior to the Olympics and...
•
54:01
Why Humour Matters in Leadership: Your Essential Tool for Personal Growth and Connection with Karyn Buxman
Do you struggle to connect authentically with your team or feeling burned out as a leader? This could be caused by a humour deficiency in your life.Karyn Buxman, neuro-humorist and founder of The Human Lab, reveals why humour isn't just ...
•
49:03
Is Life Balance Only for Other People? with Warren Miles-Pickup
What if you were on the verge of losing it all? How willing would you be to face your reality and make the required changes to your life?My guest, Warren Miles-Pickup, experienced this very situation. He used it as a catalyst for life an...
•
38:58
Leading with Impact: Empowering Teams for Personal and Professional Growth with Jana Mosley
Are you struggling to lead authentically while driving real organizational change?Jana Mosley, President and CEO of Toronto Hydro, shares her career journey from a small mining town in Northern Manitoba to leading one of Canada's largest...
•
40:02
Why Traditional Learning Fails (And How An Innovative Approach Unlocks Personal Growth) with Patrick Boylan
Are you frustrated trying to learn something new, but traditional methods just aren't working?Patrick's personal growth journey started with one question: why does learning music have to be so hard? His answer is transforming musi...
•
55:28
Navigating People Pleasing with Shawn Bradbury
Have you ever fallen into the trap of using all of your energy to please other people while putting your own needs aside? I think we've all been guilty of that from time-to-time. This is a key topic of what Shawn and I discuss in th...
•
50:42
From Death's Door to Life's Purpose with Bill Goodwin
Have you ever died and lived to tell the tale? My guest, Bill Goodwin, has. And what he did next is spectacular. He took that experience and turned it into a deeper life of service for others. Who should watch/li...
•
Episode 107
•
50:17
From Passion to Profession: A Broadcasting Journey with Ellen Ellard
Sports commentating / broadcasting (particularly ⚽️) used to be a job exclusively for men. Thankfully, that is changing. I had the chance to chat about this with Ellen Ellard who thus far has the Women's Champions League Final, Oly...
•
45:37
From Grief to Growth: The Happy Place Journey
Grief is a very difficult life event to navigate. And sometimes the end of life is not the end of the journey and story. This is exactly what songwriter, Saint PHNX lead singer, and philanthropist Stevie Jukes and I discuss in this ...
•
51:32
Emotional Resolution, Not Regulation with Cedric Bertelli
Most of us have heard about the importance of regulating our emotions. What about resolving the emotions that no longer serve you? As in completely removing them from the equation. This is the important topic that Ce...
•
Episode 104
•
47:27
Navigating Menopause with Dr. Kate Hawkins
How much do you truly know about menopause? Where can you go to seek help and support in this crucial space?This is exactly what Dr. Kate Hawkins and I discuss in this episode. Dr Kate’s interest in menopause care grew direct...
•
Episode 103
•
45:49
From Struggle to Success with Bennett Maxwell
How do you define success? What costs are you willing to pay for your definition of success?This is what Bennett Maxwell and I discuss on this episode. Bennett has been involved in sales for most of his life, progressing from...
•
Episode 102
•
41:59
Scaling without Sacrifice with Courtney Intersimone
How clear are you on how much growth are you planning for? And how do you plan to look after yourself during this period of growth?This is the foundational topic of my chat with Courtney Intersimone. Courtney helps professio...
•
Episode 101
•
1:00:16
Leading and Innovation with Cherie Bowker
How much innovation do you incorporate into your leadership? How much do you expect your leader to innovate as they grow? That's the theme for this episode where I’m joined by educator and the Dean of the School of Applied Digital Technology at...
•
Episode 100
•
42:16
The Art of Perseverance with Steve Peace
Who should watch/listen: Aspiring entrepreneurs, tattoo artists, and individuals interested in the creative arts industry. Transformation: You will gain insights into the power of perseverance and adaptability i...
•
47:05
Find Your Advantage with Tracey Nyholt
Who should watch/listen: Aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, looking to break into male-dominated industries. Individuals interested in cybersecurity and IT. Transformation: Insightful strategies for build...
•
40:08
Empowering Women in Leadership with Dr. Rhonda Parmer
Who should watch/listen: Women and aspiring leaders who are navigating professional environments, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed or isolated in their roles. Transformation: You will gain insights i...
•
50:55
How to Get Over a Breakup with Dr. Etel Leit
For this episode I’m joined by author, researcher, speaker, and human communication expert, Dr. Etel Leit, who discusses why breakups shake us to our core and how to thrive forward. Dr. Etel is a prominent figure in psychology, educ...
•
46:48
Women and Influence with Megan Gill
For this episode I’m joined by certified executive coach, professional speaker, strategic advocate, and the founder of Repowered Leadership, Megan Gill, who discusses her thoughts and experiences on the power of influence for women in the workp...
•
47:33
Game On: A Woman’s Path into Sports with Jessica Beers
For this episode I’m joined by my friend, Executive Director of Kissimmee Sports Commission, Jessica (Jess) Beers, who discusses her career journey in the world of sports. In her role, Jess has oversight of the administration and ma...
•
41:10
The Trouble with Eating Disorders with Lisa Poole
For this episode I’m joined by specialist dietitian, Lisa Poole, who discusses her experiences with helping clients understand and navigate the difficult world of eating disorders.Lisa holds BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and has a diver...
•
39:55
Men, Save Yourself From Drowning with Avy Schondorf
For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur, founder and podcast host Avy Schondorf, who discusses her journey that inspired her to help drowning men. Yes, Avy is a lifeguard, but that's not the type of saving we discuss! A lot of t...
•
47:46