It Matters Podcast

015 - Faith, Community and Disciplines with Timothy Sesink

Prioritizing your health, your mind, your body, your emotions, your family, is all very important, but what about your faith or spirituality? What does faith have to do with anything? What if it actually plays a bigger role than you think? 
In this episode I bring on Pastor Tim Sesink who is not only a friend but a spiritual mentor. He is a former Crisis Care Chaplain with the City of Edmonton, the Lead Pastor of a local faith community and brings a wealth of knowledge on how to integrate faith into daily living. 
On this episode you will learn 
The role faith plays into our individual life and into community. 
The challenges and rewards of leading a diverse group of people. 
How to communicate while struggling with dis fluency 
What it looks like to integrate spiritual disciplines into our lives.
 
 
Connect with Pastor Tim
www.riverwestchurch.org
timothy@riverwestchurch.org
 
Connect with Walter
www.theleaderco.ca
IG: @walter.o.perez
or
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.

014 - Vibe Tribe

People in our lives matter, whether they are inner circle or distant, they all have a role to play in our lives.  It's not only important that we choose wisely but that we choose to invest in the people around us. If you want to build anything that will last, do it with people.

013 - Created Worthy with Weight Loss Coach Layla Holly

Some of the most transformative things we can do in our lives will get us to ask some of the most powerful questions.  Where is your mindset at? Are you worthy? Are you bringing everything you are? If you want to maximize your life, get your thinking in check and understand that life is holistic. In this episode join me and my guest Layla Holly as we unpack all this and more.
Layla is the founder of Created Worthy, a community of women looking to thrive in all areas of life, a commercial model, and a bariatric weight loss coach. She helps women thrive before, during, and after their weight loss journey.  Having been through her own 160 lb weight loss journey, health has become her passion. As a Weight Loss Coach, she helps you thrive no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. She coaches women who choose weight loss surgery as a tool, as well as those who pursue other paths to achieve their goals.
In this episode you will get inspired and encouraged, and regardless of the type of leader you are, you will get some key principles that you will be able to apply right away.
 
Connect with Layla
www.createdworthy.net
IG: @Laylaaholly
 
Connect with Walter
www.theleaderco.ca
IG: @walter.o.perez
or
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.

012 - 1440

Are you trying to create a new habit or trying to add value to those around you but are having difficulty finding the time? You can make a huge impact in the lives of those around you, and a huge impact in your own life. In this solo episode we discuss how taking life one minute at a time can be a difference maker. Embrace how impactful one minute can be!

011 - Artist Jared Robinson On Living The Creative Life

Do you consider yourself creative? Have you ever wondered if you are undervaluing your creativity?  What if creativity shows itself in different ways in your life? Creativity has a way to bring the best out of people, inspire, bring together, and bring to life the imagination. My guest this week not only exemplifies these attributes, but will inspire you to unleash the creative in you.
Jared Robinson is an artist, painter, illustrator, author, dad, thinker, doer, and life appreciator. He enjoys music for two reasons: One - for it's jingle and Two - for the words and meaning it conveys. It is a bonus when he finds a song that gives him both of these. Similar to music, he tries to bring across both aesthetic presence and significance in his art.
In this episode our conversation takes us through Jared's story of inspiration, creating, and building community.  We learn the importance of embracing the different seasons in our lives, having grace on ourselves, and the art of being serious and funny.
 
Connect with Jared
www.jaredrobinson.ca
IG: @jaredrobinsonart
YouTube: @jaredisthename
Connect with Walter
www.theleaderco.ca
IG: @walter.o.perez
or
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.

010 - The Art Of Pivoting

Life doesn’t always go as planned. What do you do when things don’t go the way you thought they would? You planned to be consistent with a new habit and it didn’t happen, you start something new and face a lot of negativity. In this solo episode we talk about how learning to pivot can keep you moving forward when things aren’t going as planned. Keep the vision alive with the art of pivoting!

009 - Diving Into Personal Growth with Meaghan Becker, the Athlete and Leader

Things that successful people have in common, whether they are starting out or are seasoned is that they are willing to take their leadership growth seriously, they have people speaking into their lives, they are willing to do hard things, and they have a growth mindset. In this weeks episode my guest Meaghan Becker and I have an insightful conversation on all of this and more.
Meaghan Becker is a multifaceted realtor based in Vancouver, British Colombia. With a background in strength and conditioning, leadership development and over 15 years as a CrossFit athlete, Meaghan brings a unique athlete mindset to her role in the business world. Leveraging her experience in guiding individuals to reach their peak performance, Meaghan approaches Real Estate with that same growth mindset, competitive spirit and drive for excellence. She seamlessly integrates her athletic background, coaching expertise, and leadership skills to empower others. Whether she's helping clients find their dream home, coaching CrossFit or tossing around heavy weights herself, Meaghan is dedicated to making a positive impact to those around her and beyond.
 
Connect With Meaghan
IG: @moveswithmegs
YouTube: @realestateinvancouver
 
Connect with Walter
IG: @walter.o.perez
or
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.
www.theleaderco.ca

008 - The Coaching Perspective

What would it look like to have an outside perspective speak into your life?  What would it look like if you had an advisor on your team, a counselor on your team? Whether you are starting out or you are an established leader, having a coach or a mentor is essential. In this solo episode we talk about how having another perspective in your life can be life changing, why having a coach is wise, and the humility it takes to learn from others.

007 - The Advocate In You with Alexandra Perez

Advocacy is very common in the world of rare disease or any time it is connected to a cause, but what if advocacy is more than that?  What if it is important in all aspects of life? On this episode I sit with Alexandra Perez, passionate rare disease advocate and leadership enthusiast, a.k.a my wife.  She is the owner of the advocacy brand Chosen & Created, committed volunteer with the PFIC Advocacy and Resource Network, and the Chief Leadership Advocate at The Leader Co.  She is also the mother to our 5 amazing children.
In this episode we talk about
- All things on the heart behind advocacy.
- How everyone can advocate.
- How Alexandra discovered her heart as an advocate.
- The characteristics of an advocate.
- How leaders are advocates.
- Mindset, Impact, Positivity, and Gratitude.
Come discover the advocate in you!
 
Connect with Alexandra Perez
IG: @chosenandcreated
Facebook: Chosen & Created
www.chosenandcreated.ca
 
Connect With Walter
IG: @walter.o.perez
or
IG: @theleaderco.inc
Facebook: The Leader Co.
www.theleaderco.ca
 
 

006 - The Leader In You

Leadership is more than a position, more than a title, and definitely more than management, it's about people. Understanding what leadership is and what it isn't, will not only help us flourish ourselves, and flourish others, but it will help flourish the organizations we lead. Check out this episode to learn who is a leader, what makes a leader and where to start if you have no one to lead!