10,000 Days

The average person spends roughly 10,000 days of their adult life working. 10,000 Days is a podcast that will offer you tools, strategies and inspiration for your own career. Stay tuned for Season One coming out in January!

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Steve Gedeon, Chair of the Ryerson Entrepreneur Institute at Ryerson University. We explore how remaining curious, applying a search-based mindset and other entrepreneurial principles can lead to a more expansive and rewarding career.

We wrap up this season with Henry Gordon-Smith, an AgTech expert and the founder & CEO of Agritecture. Henry shares his career journey to launching Agritecture and solving problems within the global food system while also sharing great insights on taking risks, developing a personal brand and leading through times of change and uncertainty.

On this episode, Wellness Consultant Jennifer Spencer shares her journey to launching Pause+Expand which is on a mission to bridge the gap between work culture and and mental wellness practices. We discuss the importance of mindfulness, community, connections for our careers and our lives while also diving into a live sound meditation.

Marc Woods is a Paralympic gold medalist swimmer turned leadership and executive coach. On this episode, we learn how elite sports-training can translate to workplace performance and success as we dive into important topics including accountability, resiliency and inclusion. Marc shares his inspiring story to becoming a Paralympic champion along with leadership insights for career success and...

Change is part of life, yet we as people often resist it. Sasja explains how to adjust your mindset to not only adapt to change but to fully embrace and thrive in it. A leadership development coach with expertise in organizational development and culture, Sasja also shares her personal experiences and insights on leadership, purpose and navigating the uncertainty that the future of work presents.

Kicking off season two, we are joined by talent management executive, Michelle Saunders. Michelle brings amazing energy, perspectives and insights on self-discovery, skill development and building confidence for career advancement, while also sharing a fresh take on mental wellness. Working in various fields, Michelle has seen it all during her career and she candidly shares what she has learned...

Wrapping up Season 1, we are joined by Barry Cross, Business Author and Professor at Queen's University. Barry shares valuable career insights from his own journey and more recently, from his experience as a professor and mentor. The last two years have showcased an importance to adapt and be comfortable with uncertainty. Barry expands on this while also offering his thoughts on tools, skills and...

On this episode we are joined by leadership development expert, Nova Nicole. Nova shares her profound insights and inspiration as we discuss how organizations and leaders are adapting to the demands of today’s workforce. She offers her thoughts and practical steps to design a rewarding career, practice self-care, take time to reflect and grow within modern organizations.

Joining us on this episode is Richa Gupta, Founder and CEO of Good Food for Good. Richa shares her journey from a corporate manager to social entrepreneur, and all the challenges and rewards of becoming your own boss. Our conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, making an impact and remaining true to yourself.