Podcasts by From Where I Sit with Ben Almond

From Where I Sit with Ben Almond

From Where I Sit is hosted by Ben Almond, an executive at a global Engineering and Consulting Firm in Canada. We sit down with Ben and often special guests to talk about a topic that is either hot in the industry, something that he's passionate about, or something that is effecting the world that we live in. He challenges himself to look at things through different lenses and always has a little bit of fun as he invites us to analyze the world as it spins around us.

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From Where I Sit Season 2: I'm Back!...with a few changes from 2021-04-20T19:00

From Where I Sit Season 2 is here! Tune in to see what's been going on including the changes that have happened behind the scenes.

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Episode 44: Come Along Let's Take A Ride from 2020-12-16T21:00

That's a wrap on From Where I Sit Season 1. In this last episode of 2020, Ben reflects on the year, highlights some favorite moments, and discusses the lessons we've learned along the ...

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Episode 43: Lifting People Up With Kate Kenny from 2020-12-08T13:00

This week on the podcast, Ben is  joined by Kate Kenny, VP, Head of Sales for the UK and Ireland, P&PS at Jacobs . We get to hear Kate's story and some advice we could all use no matter...

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Episode 5: All Gave Some, Some Gave All from 2020-11-11T09:00

Today is Remembrance Day, also known as Veterans Day if you're in the United States. It's a pretty special day for all of us. It's a day we get to take a step back and think of th...

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Episode 42: Be Courageous Like A Soldier With Katus Watson from 2020-10-20T10:00

In today's episode, Ben is joined by Katus Watson, VP and Geographic Operations Manager for Puerto Rico and Florida P&PS. Earlier this summer, Katus lead the effort to establish an acti...

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Episode 41: Waking The Unconscious With Nicole McKinney from 2020-09-17T16:00

In today's episode, we have serial entrepreneur and racial equality advocate, Nicole McKinney. At the top of Nicole's vast resume, is her non-profit organization, from 2020-08-17T09:00

On today’s podcast, Carmen Holschuh, Principal Technologist, Environmental Planning, Federal and Environmental Solutions at Jacobs, joins Ben virtually from Victoria, British Columbia. Not only ...

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Episode 38: Hone Your Leadership Skills with Bob Pragada from 2020-08-05T11:00

On today’s podcast, we were lucky enough to get Bob Pragada to sit down with Ben. We get to learn about Bob’s career and personal growth as he takes us through lessons that have stuck with him o...

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Episode 37: Lead Like An Offensive Lineman With Tom Price from 2020-07-19T20:00

For almost 10 years, Ben's been lucky to work alongside Tom Price, SVP Global Growth, Strategy & Solutions. In this episode, we all get to learn more about Tom and his thoughts on leade...

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Episode 36: A Safe Place For Equality With Ron Williams from 2020-07-07T13:00

This episode is another eye opening and important conversation in Ben’s quest to learn from others and the past to help shape the future. Ben was lucky to have his friend and colleague, Ron Will...

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Episode 35: Back To Bias from 2020-06-29T11:00

In today's podcast, we are re-releasing the first episode of this podcast, A Journey Into Unconscious Bias, with a different intro and outro than the original episode. Ben shares a personal...

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Episode 34: Now You Know Better, Do Better With Sharon Jean-Baptiste from 2020-06-22T09:00

In today’s podcast, Ben virtually sat down with Sharon Jean-Baptiste, Vice President,  Growth and Sales US Mid-Atlantic P&PS at Jacobs. They have an open conversation where he learns from he...

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Episode 33: Learning Through Stories from 2020-06-15T14:00

Over the past several weeks, Ben has been listening to and learning from the worldwide anti-Black racism movement. Ben has made a promise to not be silent. He will be an active learner and parti...

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Episode 32: Agility, The Great Equalizer from 2020-06-08T14:00

In today's episode, Ben discusses agility and adaptability. Being agile and adapting to our environments are two game changing characteristics we should all embody to thrive while managing ...

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Episode 31: Change Machine from 2020-05-25T13:00

Change is our new normal. Today, Ben does a deep dive into managing change and how we can use change to drive us forward. He shares personal lessons he's learned from some major events that...

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Episode 30: Bet On Yourself With Ken Gilmartin from 2020-05-19T08:00

In today's episode, we welcome Ken Gilmartin, SVP, Global Operations People and Places Solutions at Jacobs. We hope you enjoy this great conversation between Ben and Ken as we learn about K...

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Episode 29: Lookin'Backward To Move Forward from 2020-05-11T11:00

Today's episode is a throwback for some of us at Jacobs, bringing back one of Ben's favourites: Blake's Take by Blake Jeffcoat. He shares what he took from Blake's lesson and...

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Episode 28: Come On Baby, Light My Fire! from 2020-05-04T16:00

In this episode, Ben talks about self-discipline and finding your motivation to accomplish the goals you may have whether it's personal or professional. He shares the things he's learn...

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Episode 27: Don't Call It A Comeback from 2020-04-27T09:00

The world may feel pretty grim today. This is the perfect time to reflect on things that seem terrible in the moment but have turned into something fantastic. In this episode, Ben walks through ...

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Episode 26: All The Answers Part 2 from 2020-04-20T13:00

We're back with the second Q&A podcast. The focus of this episode is to pick Ben's brain about the engineering and construction industry. These questions are geared at getting Ben&...

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Episode 25: It's Question Time Part 1 from 2020-04-13T11:00

Today's podcast is the first of a Q&A series. We have been compiling questions from our listeners and will be answering them over multiple episodes. The focus of this episode is to get ...

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Episode 24: Lessons From A Blind Dog from 2020-04-06T09:00

In today's podcast, Ben talks about the things he's learned from his dog Kona who has recently lost her sight. He shares with all of us how we can relate to Kona in impactful ways from...

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Episode 23: Who Made You? from 2020-03-30T16:00

In today's episode, Ben talks about what mentorship really means and how to create these meaningful relationships.  

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Episode 22: Be Better from 2020-03-23T12:00

In today's episode, Ben records a short and sweet message on being our best selves amidst today’s current events, the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Episode 21: Things We Learn From Camp from 2020-03-16T08:00

Today's podcast is important. With permission from a friend, Ben shares her story. There are a multitude of lessons in this story that we can learn and use to grow. Please listen carefully ...

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Episode 20: Chase That Discomfort with Dex Meighan from 2020-03-10T08:00

Today's guest on the podcast is Dex Meighan, a recent hire in the UK and Jacob's new Senior Region Security Manager. Dex has a very unique and incredibly interesting story.  Ben met De...

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Episode 19: Embodying Change With Paul Griffiths from 2020-03-02T23:00

In this episode, Ben interviews Paul Griffiths, Jacobs Program Director for Metrolinx. This conversation between Ben and Paul delves deep into the inclusion and diversity journey, specifically w...

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Episode 18: Fools Multiply, So Speak Up. from 2020-02-24T15:00

In today's episode, Ben talks about our willingness to provide feedback at work or in life and how much of an impact that has on our overall feeling of safety in the hopes of creating a saf...

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Episode 17: What Do You Know? from 2020-02-18T10:00

In today's podcast, Ben shares another interaction at an airport. This interaction inspired him to think about all of the assumptions we make and how they impact the interactions we have in...

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Episode 16: Navigating The World Less Traveled With Catherine Over from 2020-02-10T14:00

In this episode, Ben interviews Catherine Over, the Regional Group Manager for Western Canada. Catherine has had a unique and impressive journey to get where she is today. She shows us her thoug...

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Episode 15: Busting Out from 2020-02-03T09:00

In today's podcast, Ben continues the conversation on inclusion. He addresses the barriers that get in the way of us becoming fully inclusive. In particular, he shares some personal barrier...

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Episode 14: A Legacy Of Caring With Neil Bramhall from 2020-01-27T11:00

In this episode, Ben has a discussion about Safety in Design (SID) with Neil Bramhall, VP, Regional Design Lead.  Jacobs has set out a mission with respect to safety in design and Neil describes...

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Episode 13: This Is Outrageous...But Thank You? from 2020-01-20T10:00

In this episode, Ben discusses the simple but impactful importance of gratitude on your mental health. He references and describes a study done by the University of California, Berkley: Listen

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Episode 12: It's A Take Over with Marietta Hannigan from 2020-01-13T05:00

In this episode of the podcast, Adriana MacDonald, the Canadian People and Places Solutions Executive Intern, took over the podcast to have an open conversation with our second guest, Marietta H...

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Episode 11: I Am Because Of Us from 2020-01-07T10:00

In today's episode, Ben discusses teamwork and how important it is to our success as a business and society as a whole. 

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Episode 10: Be Kind from 2020-01-05T20:00

Happy Holidays! Today is a special holiday episode where Ben reminds us all that we should always be kind especially during the holidays. 

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Episode 9: Taking It Up A Notch from 2020-01-05T20:00

How do we go further with inclusions?  How do we create that environment where we are as willing to talk about and help with those as we have become normalized to talking about eyesight challeng...

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Episode 8: Just Go With The Flow from 2020-01-05T20:00

Ben discusses managing your career and what saying yes means in that context. He shares some personal advice he's received from mentors in the past and how he's applied it throughout h...

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Episode 7: What's Your Problem? from 2020-01-05T20:00

Ben talks about focusing on solutions and what that means as a firm, individual, and client. 

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Episode 6: Are You In Or Are You Out? from 2020-01-05T20:00

A special Inclusion Week episode with the first ever guest on the channel, Adriana MacDonald. We talk about living inclusion, what we think that really means and attempt to tackle some of the nu...

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Episode 4: Break That Connection from 2020-01-05T20:00

Ben discusses taking time to break the connection to our insanely busy work lives and disconnecting for a little while. 

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Episode 3: Who Do You Think You Are from 2020-01-05T20:00

In this episode, Ben talks about identity and branding. He discusses this in the context of a corporation and how having a personal brand is just as important. 

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Episode 2: Do Your Part from 2020-01-05T20:00

We're on our way to a federal election in Canada. In this episode, Ben speaks about participation in the voting cycle, how important that is both for your community, for your work lives, an...

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Episode 1: A Journey Into Unconscious Bias from 2020-01-05T20:00

In this episode, Ben speaks about inclusion and unconscious bias by sharing a recent personal experience. 

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Episode 0: Introducing From Where I Sit from 2020-01-02T09:00

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Episode 0: Introducing From Where I Sit from 2020-01-02T09:00

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