One Step Beyond: The Cadence Leadership Podcast
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOne Step Beyond is a podcast about transformation through leadership. On our show, we have conversations with people who are creating change in business, in their community, and in their lives by choosing to lead. This is about daring to overcome barriers, push past limitations and reshape our present and our future.
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Feedback Makes You Your Best – Christine Ross [Proof Experiences], Ep. 76
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about:-The different disciplines of marketing-Leadership fluff-Asking for feedback at the right time-Seeing your clients as human-Expanding your network in times of chaos-And much more! Connect with Christine on LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram [...] Read More...
Motivating Your Team – Hutton Wierzbicki [Open Options Corporation], Ep. 75
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about:-What is Game Theory?-Not letting fear stop you-How people are motivated differently-The function and the mission of your job-And much more! Connect with Hutton on LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram [...] Read More...
Refuse To Be Looked Over – Keri Fraser [Westland Insurance Group Ltd.], Ep. 74
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Having expertise in leading experts• Aligning with people who give you a chance• Letting yourself be human• How sensitivity is a strength• Refusing to be looked over• And much more! Connect with Keri on Instagram, LinkedIn, and their website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram [...] Read More...
Building Your A-Team – Evan Wivell [MINDSET, East Wing Architects], Ep. 73
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• How being DIY is necessary in business• Leading with a lens of empathy• Hiring people who know more than you• Being in touch with your ego• What complete trust looks like• And much more! Connect with Evan on Instagram, LinkedIn, and their website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
Squaring Up With Ambiguity – Trevor Fridfinnson [Bison Transport], Ep. 72
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Coming from the guts of your business• The balance of accountability and empathy• People who weaponize a company’s culture• The assumptions of leaders• What you do V.S. how you do it• And much more! Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Handling Tension In The Workplace
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBThese are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply a bit quicker than our regular podcast episodes. On this episode of the Cadence Sprint, we are joined for the first time by another coach here at [...] Read More...
Against The Naysayers – Amy McBride [Wellness Provisions], Ep. 71
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• The dangers of self-diagnosis• Debunking mental health misconceptions• Entrepreneurship at a young age• Being in the driver seat of your health• Doing things despite the naysayers• And much more! Connect with Amy on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
Defining Your Story – Chris Wrenn [Bridge Nine Records, Sully’s Brand], Ep. 70
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Offering something people can’t find• Knocking heads with your critics• Not Letting Others Define Your Story• Lighting in a bottle moments• Holding the spotlight• And much more! Connect with Chris on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
Influence Through Integrity – James Bach [Elmo Motion Control], Ep. 69
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Changing bad company culture organically• Owning your risks and mistakes• How momentum and retention are tied together• The need for discipline and structure• Why good people don’t always make good leaders• And much more! Connect with James on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
Honing Your Hustle – Nancy Barile [Teacher, Author], Ep. 68
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Building trust through storytelling• Teaching with a survival mindset• Punk rock hustle• Modelling leadership for others• The Walking Dead curriculum• And much more! Check out Nancy’s book I’M NOT HOLDING YOUR COAT: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion. Connect with Nancy on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram [...] Read More...
The Legacy Mindset – Joe Nelson [Trust Records], Ep. 67
November 08, 2021 14:51 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about:• Constantly learning & bettering yourself• How to champion people• Hardcore kids running the world• Not hiding your secret sauce• The north star of Trust Records• And much more! Connect with Joe on Instagram and their website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
From Good To Great – Andrew Kline [STRIFE], Ep. 66
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Andrew Kline, guitarist of STRIFE, licensed realtor, and founder of Tradition. In this episode, we talk about:• Diving in headfirst• Setting your goals• Doing stuff for free• The start and end of STRIFE• The difference between good and great• And much more! Connect with Andrew [...] Read More...
Putting Flavour First – Shira Blustein [The Acorn], Ep. 65
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Shira Blustein, Founder and Owner of the number one vegan-friendly restaurant in Vancouver, The Acorn and The Arbor. In this episode, we talk about:• Taking care of yourself• Creative vegetarian options• Yelp reviews• The great oyster debate• Making the restaurant you want to eat at• [...] Read More...
Convicted To An Idea – Rich Gaccione [BFP Baked Goods], Ep. 64
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Rich Gaccione of Born From Pain Baked Goods. In this episode, we talk about:• How to make seitan• Educating non-vegans• Being behind the times• Normalizing vegan food as food• Positive forward momentum• And much more! Connect with Rich on Instagram and Website. Connect with Aram [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Presentation Prep
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThese are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply a bit quicker than our regular podcast episodes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses prepping for a presentation. We talk about inception of your presentation, praticing for pressure [...] Read More...
Disciplined To Correct – Michelle Rakshys [Amazon], Ep. 63
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Sr. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Amazon, Michelle Rakshys. In this episode, we talk about:• Creating corporate social change• Getting off the sidelines• Showing direct gratitude• Tearing it all down• Starting from where you’re at• And much more! Connect with Michelle on Twitter and [...] Read More...
Know What You Want – Paul Fraser, Ep. 62
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by real estate agent, Paul Fraser. In this episode, we talk about:• Leadership in real estate• Finding a good fit• Wealth generation• The great thing about deals• The need for housing• And much more! Connect with Paul on Instagram, LinkedIn, and their Website. Connect with Aram [...] Read More...
Make Your Own Job – Johnny Crowder [Cope Notes], Ep. 61
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Johnny Crowder of Cope Notes. In this episode, we talk about:• Measuring your impact• Telehealth accessibility• Sexiness V.S. Effectiveness• End users hijacking the system• Demonizing technology• And much more! Connect with Johnny on Instagram and their Website. Watch Johnny’s TedTalk here. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. [...] Read More...
It Pays Off – Kristin Lee [KLBM], Ep. 60
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Entertainment Business Manager, Kristin Lee. In this episode, we talk about:• Setting a good example• Doing the tough stuff first• Being underestimated• Finding the right fit• Practicing self-awareness• And much more! Connect with Kristin on Instagram and their Website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. Never lose [...] Read More...
Reevaluate Your Work Ethic – RJ Leimpeter [Timeless Coffee], Ep. 59
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by the Founder of Timeless Coffee, RJ Leimpeter. In this episode, we talk about: • Unwavering consistency• Putting yourself in other shoes• Not being everyone’s friend• How the word “vegan” can be scary• Getting more seats at the table• And much more! Connect with RJ on [...] Read More...
Intellectual Transparency – Ross Trenary [LevelTen Energy], Ep. 58
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Chief Financial Officer at LevelTen Energy, Ross Trenary. In this episode, we talk about: • Respecting someone’s response• Business gatekeeping• Showing up as the same person• Contempt V.S. curiosity of authority• Becoming confident in yourself• And much more! Connect with Ross on LinkedIn. Connect with [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – The Three D’s of Self-Care
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBThese are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply a bit quicker than our regular podcast episodes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses the “Three D’s” of self-care. We talk about how discipline, distraction, and disruption, and [...] Read More...
Believe In Owning It – Steve “Stix” Nilsen [LIQUID DEATH] Ep. 57
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Vice President of Lifestyle Marketing at Liquid Death Mountain Water, Steve “Stix” Nilsen. In this episode, we talk about: • Hiding in the shadows of big companies• How valuable time is• The anti-bullshit mentality• The problem with plastic• Sensing someone’s energy• And much more! Connect [...] Read More...
Believe In Owning It – Steve “Stix” Nilsen, Ep. 57
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Vice President of Lifestyle Marketing at Liquid Death Mountain Water, Steve “Stix” Nilsen. In this episode, we talk about: • Hiding in the shadows of big companies• How valuable time is• The anti-bullshit mentality• The problem with plastic• Sensing someone’s energy• And much more! Connect [...] Read More...
Give Everything You Have – Chad Koeplinger, Ep. 56
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by tattoo artist and owner of Adventure Tattoo in Nashville, Chad Koeplinger. In this episode, we talk about: • Letting things go• The changes in the tattoo industry• Empowering your employees• The importance of confidence• Going with the moment• And much more! Connect with Chad on [...] Read More...
Prioritizing Passion – Jon Sinko, Ep. 55
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by apparel and footwear industry veteran, Jon Sinko. In this episode, we talk about: • The importance of collaboration• The power of the DIY mentality• Declaring when you’re not finished• The infectious nature of passion• Connecting the dots of different subcultures• And much more! Connect with [...] Read More...
The Art of Leadership – Jason Wubs, Ep. 54
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Jason Wubs, Chief Executive Officer at Westland Insurance Group Ltd. In this episode, we talk about: • The satisfaction in building something• Selling Your Vision• Being ruthless with your time• Making your place of work cool• Unnecessary pressure on leaders• And much more! Connect with [...] Read More...
The Lies in the Supply – Jake Conroy [The Cranky Vegan], Ep. 53
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBJake Conroy joins us on this episode of One Step Beyond. Being someone who’s been a leader in animal rights activism, Jake shares his many years of experience and how he’s seen the movement shift and evolve over the years. In addition to his on-the-ground activism work, Jake also runs his own YouTube channel titled [...] Read More...
Ignore The Experts – Brian Flynn [Super7], Ep. 52
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Brian Flynn, Founder & Owner of Hybrid Design and Super7. Brian talks with us about what pivotal moments and lessons he learned growing up helped Super7 come to be, and how staying in your own lane is the strategy to building something impactful and meaningful. [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Tone Setting
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MBWelcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses tone setting and how we properly can set the tone. He [...] Read More...
Understand Your Pain – Michael Strait, Ep. 51
July 05, 2021 23:58 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Michael Strait, Commercial Leader and Author of his recent book “Shame, Fear And Sh!t.” Michael and Aram go deep on men’s mental health, and how to understand our pain so we can overcome it. This discussion hits hard and leaves no stone unturned.I want to [...] Read More...
A Way From Darkness – Taylor Hunt, Ep. 50
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Taylor Hunt, a teacher of Ashtanga Yoga as well as the Executive Director at Trini Foundation. This is a very authentic and honest interview about recovery, how your calling can appear in unexpected ways, and how being yourself is the only way. Taylor shares how [...] Read More...
Build Your Community – Christopher McGarrell, Ep. 49
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Christopher McGarrel, Founder and President of ManDem Cycling Club. Christopher’s cycling club is based in the heart of Toronto and is making significant waves in the cycling community. What started as a joke to Chris, resonated with many individuals who have either been cycling for [...] Read More...
Dungeons and Dragons and Leadership – Alex Awn, Ep. 48
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Alex Awn, Head of UX at Bosch. Alex and Aram have a fun conversation about the bridges between business, and Dungeons and Dragons. This conversation is for those who are ready to level up their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about: • [...] Read More...
Don’t Be Fearful of Failure – Scott Veldhoen, Ep. 47
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Scott Veldhoen, tattoo artist and owner of Eternal Image Tattoo in Calgary. Scott specializes in custom tattooing and started running his own business at an early age. As many small businesses, including Eternal Image, have been affected greatly by this pandemic, Scott shares how [...] Read More...
Shifting Tastes – A Very Good Vegan Experience – Mitchell Scott, Ep. 46
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Mitchell Scott, Co-Founder & CEO of The Very Good Food Company. This is a fruitful conversation around the growing interest of plant-based eating in our world. Mitchell tells us how the company started, how they scaled their business, and the shifts they’ve seen in [...] Read More...
Find Something That Loves You Back – Denaun “Mr Porter”, Ep. 45
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re honoured to bring on Denaun (aka Mr. Porter, Kon Artis). Denaun is a Grammy-winning producer, rapper, and composer. He’s worked with the likes of Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Proof, DMX, and hundreds more. Denaun and Aram connected on what it’s like to be artists in a [...] Read More...
Push it to the Limit: Making your Passion your Living – Armand Majidi [Sick Of It All] Ep. 44
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOn today’s podcast, we are joined by Armand Majidi, drummer of the legendary punk band, Sick Of It All. Armand shares his upbringing and discovery of hardcore music as he was coming to America from Iran. As his band grew over several years, the possibility of his passion becoming profitable started to become real and [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Instruction vs Coaching
May 03, 2021 07:46 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBWelcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses the difference between instruction and coaching. We have driving instructors, [...] Read More...
Anti-Racist Leadership – Crystal Pak, Ep. 43
April 26, 2021 07:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, Crystal Pak joins Aram to discuss anti-racist leadership. As an anti-racist activist, Crystal shares her experiences from a number of different community and corporate groups that amplify the voices of marginalized people. In addition to being the Community Outreach Chair at Alaska Airlines, Crystal also volunteers with the [...] Read More...
Something to Prove – Tyler Spangler, Ep. 42
April 19, 2021 07:30 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week on One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by Tyler Spangler, a freelance graphic designer currently based in Seattle, WA. Tyler has something to prove, and he’s not about to stop trying just because he got his point across. Honing his craft between shifts at the surf shop, he tells Aram about countless hours [...] Read More...
Never Give Up – John LaCroix, Ep. 41
April 12, 2021 07:43 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by John LaCroix – Walmart’s Creative Director. John knows how to hustle, and it easy to see when you hear even a portion of his career path. From an early age, he was wholesaling candy and marking it up on the playground. When he found [...] Read More...
The Power of Play – Jayme Boucher, Ep. 40
April 05, 2021 06:34 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by Jayme Boucher, the Marketplace Manager at Roll 20. Jayme’s insight into the world of play is not only informative, but inspiring. Why is it that children are encouraged to play as much as possible, yet we lose that priority as we age? Jayme described [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Answering Questions Effectively
March 29, 2021 07:58 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBWelcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses a corner of dialogue that many struggle with, whether they [...] Read More...
Cadence Sprint – Interests, Hobbies, and Passions
March 24, 2021 06:48 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBWelcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. Today’s episode is all about understanding our interests, hobbies and passions and to help you envision [...] Read More...
Strike While The Iron Is Hot: A Bagel Success Story – Sherm’s Bagels, Ep. 39
March 15, 2021 06:13 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn December 2020, two Toronto musicians tried making bagels. Within a month, they were producing 20 dozen a day out of a commercial kitchen, and pre-orders were selling out in under a minute. How did they do it? On this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by Jesse Labovitz and Adam Fujiki, co-founders [...] Read More...
The Value of Resistance – Parimal Shah, Ep. 38
March 08, 2021 07:57 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by our guest Parimal Shah. Parimal is the SVP of R&D and Clinical at Siemens Healthineers Ultrasound in Seattle, WA and he and Aram connected to discuss Parimal’s professional experience around the value of resistance. From the intern to the CEO, we’ve all come up [...] Read More...
The Success Mindset – Chantal Hennessey, Ep. 37
March 01, 2021 08:41 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe’ve all got a mindset, but how come some can do so much more with theirs? Have you ever sat down to quantify exactly what your mindset was? This week’s guests is Chantal Hennessey, and she has. She’s laid out exactly what helped her climb to her current position as a producer at Netflix in [...] Read More...
Rethinking the Music Industry, Ep. 36
February 22, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThis week on One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by three music industry professionals to discuss the industry at large. Jay Reason (Static Era Records), Alex Lichtenauer (Get Better Records), and Rich Rossi (Deathwish Inc) join this panel episode to rethink the music industry. In an era of streaming and no live music or touring, [...] Read More...
Unrelenting Vision – Sunny Singh, Ep. 35
February 15, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re pleased to have Sunny Singh on the show. Sunny is a filmographer, programmer, music archivist, and ex-data scientist. Sunny made the leap from a career in science to his website Hate5Six – a site dedicated to archiving live music and social justice. With 122k subscribers, his Youtube channel [...] Read More...