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She Turned Her Own Devastating Injury Into a Lifelong Mission with Kelly Barrie

What happens when a life-changing injury sparks a passion that lasts for decades? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Amy Kim sits down with physiotherapist and clinic owner Kelly Barrie, who shares how a serious ACL injury at age 18 led her to a rewarding career helping others recover from pain and regain their quality of life. With over 30 years of experience, Kelly has dedicated her career to helping people overcome spinal pain, chronic pain, and movement challenges. She also shares the journey of building and leading Avenue Physio, one of downtown Calgary's longest-standing physiotherapy clinics, and the lessons she learned while navigating difficult times during the COVID-19 pandemic.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Human-Focused, Data-Driven HR Systems with Diana Powell

What does it really take to help employees feel valued while also driving business success? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah sits down with HR executive Diana Powell to explore how organizations can create people-first workplaces through data-driven total rewards strategies. Diana shares her unique journey from accounting and IT into human resources and explains why she believes people are at the heart of every successful organization. She introduces the concept of "total rewards" and explains how compensation, benefits, career development, financial well-being, and employee engagement all work together to create a positive employee experience.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Maximizing Your Health Span & Vitality with Dr. Emmanuel Gye

What does it really mean to live longer—and live better? In this episode, Dr. Emmanuel Gye shares how focusing on health span instead of simply lifespan can help people stay active, independent, and vibrant for many years. Dr. Emmanuel Gye is a family and lifestyle physician and founder of the Alberta Lifestyle Clinic. With more than 20 years of medical experience, he helps individuals improve their health through evidence-based lifestyle medicine and preventative care. During the conversation, Dr. Gye explains how lifestyle medicine addresses the root causes of chronic disease instead of only managing symptoms. He discusses the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and reducing harmful toxins. He also shares insights from the world's Blue Zones, communities where people consistently enjoy long and healthy lives. Listeners will also hear Dr. Gye's personal story of overcoming burnout as a family physician and how embracing lifestyle medicine transformed both his health and his career. He explains why our modern environment often works against healthy living and offers practical ways people can take back control of their well-being.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Balancing High-Stakes Leadership & Wellness with Jen Panteluk

How do you lead at a high level, support your community, raise a family, and still make time for your own health and wellness? In this episode, Gary Mah sits down with Jen Panteluk to discuss leadership, mindset, boundaries, and the importance of consistency in both business and life. Jen shares her journey from studying business to becoming CEO of the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy. Along the way, she discovered a passion for serving others through the nonprofit and healthcare sectors and credits mentors, continuous learning, and strong relationships for helping shape her leadership journey. Her experiences and insights reflect many of the best practices for engaging show notes, including clear takeaways, guest information, and calls to action.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

Engineering Trust on Multi-Million Dollar Projects with Michael Halliwell

What does an environmental engineer really do, and why should homeowners and businesses pay attention to radon? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah sits down with Michael Halliwell, a seasoned environmental engineer with more than 26 years of experience. Michael shares fascinating stories from the field, explains hidden environmental risks, and offers practical lessons about building a successful career and planning for the future. Michael discusses how environmental engineers help assess and clean contaminated sites, protect public health, and manage environmental risks. He also explains why radon gas is an important issue for Canadians and why long-term testing is recommended.   ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...