Podcasts by Join. Converse. Inspire. - The JCI Canada Podcast!

Local President Jonah speaks on the JCI Canada Bylaw Education Series from 2023-07-28T04:54:51

Local President Jonah sits down with NVP Francesca to discuss the section of JCI Canada Bylaw review as part of our official THIRD episode on the Bylaw Education Series. Thank you Jonah for sha...

Part 2 - JCI Canada Bylaw Education Series with EVP Jasper from 2023-06-06T05:22:37

Welcome to our 2nd JCI Bylaw Education episode of our 'DID YOU KNOW series!" NVP Francesca sits down with EVP Jasper to interview him on his recent overview of the section he was deleg...

JCI Bylaw Education Series Part 1 from 2023-05-26T06:38:32

Welcome to our 1st Bylaw Education episode of our 'DID YOU KNOW series!" NVP Francesca sits down with NVP Laura to interview her on her recent overview of the section she was delegated...

The power of connection through JCI. Interview with JCI USA Emily Smith from 2023-05-01T05:37:25

NVP Francesca sits down with JCI USA member Emily Smith to have a authentic conversation about the power of connection through JCI. Emily walks us through how becoming a JCI member has significantl...

TEDx speaker & JCI USA 2020 Deputy National President Jay Johnson Interview with NVP Francesca Amante from 2023-03-31T06:50:32

TEDx speaker & Past JCI International President & JCI USA 2020 Deputy National President Jay Johnson sits down with NVP Franceaca Amante to speak on Jay's JCI journey as an Internat...

Our National President Mehdi says Bonjour with a Q1 check-in from 2023-03-02T07:40:47

Our dear JCI Canada National President sits down with NVP Francesca as she asks our deal NP what his highlights have been thus far in 2023 in his role as National President.  As well, he te...

JCI USA Past President Justin speaks on aging out of JCI from 2023-02-26T05:34:27

VP Francesca had the pleasure to sit down with JCI USA Past President and Senator Justin as he shared about what he is up to in JCI currently both in his involvement in the organization as well ...

JCI Edmonton David Demian shares his 17 year JCI Journey from 2023-02-22T04:43:25

NVP Francesca sits down with JCI Edmonton's member David Demian as he shares his inspiring 17 year journey in JCI Canada. He also shares his life changing experience going to a JCI world congres...

The Power of JCI Feat: EVP Jasper from 2023-01-27T20:10:57

NVP Francesca sits down to interview EVP Jasper to talk about the 2023 year ahead as well as to reflect on 2022 and the experiences had in JCI.  EVP Jasper shares the origins of his JCI jou...

Looking into 2023 with VP of the JCI Canada Senate, Crispin Bottomley from 2023-01-23T19:57:41

NVP Francesca is honoured to be seated with her special guest 2023 Vice President of the JCI Canada Senate, Crispin Bottomley to speak about his highlights from 2022 and what is to come in 2023 ...

It's 2023! HAPPY NEW YEAR! An insight to what's in store in 2023 from 2023-01-04T04:11:29

Happy new year listeners! Welcome BACK to the JCI Canada podcast! Your host NVP Francesca Amante reintroduces herself and shares an insight to what's to come this year in 2023.  We are so f...

Special 2022 Interview with our very own National President Sue + two surprise guests at our 2022 National Convention. from 2022-12-31T07:16:30

The very special episode you have all been waiting for! at our recent 2022 JCI National Convention, our NVP Francesca sits down with our dear NP and two very special esteemed surprise guests to ...

The Power of JCI with Senate President Matt and Incoming Senate President Obay from 2022-10-20T07:06:25

Another 2022 National Convention Interview with NVP Francesca. She sits down with Senate President Matt and Incoming Senate President Obay as they talk about their JCI journeys and their appreci...

JCI USA Senate President + Senators share their JCI journey at 2022 National Convention from 2022-10-17T20:20:34

2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION 1st interview of many to come! NVP Francesca had the pleasure to meet incredible guests that came all the way from the United States to share in our 2022 JCI Canada Nati...

EVP Medhi shares his excitement for 2023 and Japan Academy from 2022-09-07T04:02

Our passionate EVP Medhi sits down with EVP Francesca to share about his JCI journey, his excitement for 2023 as he enters into his presidency and the honour he feels to go attend Japan Academy ...

JCI USA interview with Emily Smith - The JCI world of collaboration from 2022-09-07T03:57:58

Dedicated JCI USA member Emily Smith joins NVP Francesca Amante to speak about how they met at the 2020 JCI North American Academy in D.C. for a life changing conference they will never forget i...

Senator + Past National President Jen Sencar speaks on her JCI journey. from 2022-07-16T23:56:40

Senator + Past National President Jen Sencar sits down with NVP podcast host Francesca Amante to speak on her JCI journey, about resilience as a leader and how another leader seeing her value in...

NVP Danielle Andrews from 2022-07-15T05:52:34

National Vice President and Training officer Danielle Andrews sits down with NVP Francesca Amante to share her JCI journey with us, her road that led her to be the first female local president o...

JCI Key Leaders with Past National President Stefan from 2022-07-09T08:07:54

NVP Francesca Amante had the honour to be joined by one of our esteemed Past National Presidents, Stefan Cherwoniak! Today we get to have the pleasure of Stefan sharing his JCI journey, and the ...

JCI Canada Sneak Preview for July from 2022-07-02T00:49:46

NVP Francesca Amante, JCI Canada podcast host, shares an inside look at the exciting episodes ahead for July onward!   This month, July, you'll be hearing from 5 inspiring JCI members ...

Leadership Unleashed from 2022-06-01T06:54:59

This week NVP Francesca Amante joins coach, speaker and entrepreneur, Brandon Archer, as they speak on the topic of leadership, personal development and mental health in the work place. Brandon ...

Past National President, ISG + Senator Crispin Bottomley from 2022-05-25T19:59:21

NVP Francesca Amante had the honour of sitting down with our dear senator, Past National President of JCI Canada and ISG Crispin Bottomley to have the pleasure of hearing insight on his JCI jour...

Local Vice President Sarah shares her experience attending her 1st Regional Convention from 2022-05-25T01:50:41

National Vice President Francesca Amante joins together with a local VP Sarah Tucker to share her JCI journey, what it was like to attend her very first Regional convention + why she joined the ...

JCI Regional Effective Speaking winner Laura Sankey from 2022-05-20T02:47:25

NVP Francesca Amante joins our current Regional BC/Yukon effective speaking winner Laura Sankey to speak about her speaking journey, why she became a JCI member and how her JCI journey has evolv...

Impactful Entrepreneur Richard Oostra speaks on his inspiration as a leader from 2022-04-30T05:05:59

 Entrepreneur Richard Oostra joins NVP Francesca Amante all the way from Panama City to complete the third podcast episode this week to finish off our JCI super/series for April! They discu...

Young Leader Daniel Gray creating impact in a changing world from 2022-04-28T06:53:45

We were honoured to have young 22 year old entrepreneur Daniel Gray join us today to chat about his journey as a leader and entrepreneur at his young age. Danny shares about his incredible recen...

JCI USA Past National President Justin Wutzke from 2022-04-26T05:48:18

JCI USA Past National President Justin Wutzke joins NVP Francesca Amante to dive into Justin's journey as a National President in the midst of COVID-19, how he found JCI years ago, and what insp...

Interview with our 2022 JCI USA Diversity Chair Emily Smith from 2022-04-09T06:47:14

The passionate JCI USA member Emily Smith joins NVP Francesca Amante to speak about how they met at the 2020 JCI North American Academy in D.C. for a life changing conference they will never for...

The JCI Senate from 2022-04-01T07:55:26

BRING IT BACK SERIES!  We brought back this cherished episode for you to enjoy!  What does it mean to be a JCl Senator? Check out this episode featuring a number of Senators from JCl C...

Vulnerability in Leadership from 2022-03-30T05:03:01

Speaker, Keynote and Coach Brandon Archer returns on our JCI Canada podcast for part 2 to speak about vulnerability in leadership.  NVP Francesca and Brandon uncover the fears us humans hav...

Leadership Interview with CEO & CO Founder David Brennan from 2022-02-26T03:46:52

NVP Francesca Amante joins CEO & Founder, David Brennan of Safety Evolution as they discuss entrepreneurship and leadership in the workplace. David dives into the core attributes of growing ...

Entrepreneurship & Leadership with NVP Francesca + Coach/Speaker Brandon Archer from 2022-02-19T03:14:18

This Week NVP Francesca Amante joins coach, speaker and entrepreneur, Brandon Archer, as they speak on the topic of leadership, personal development and mental health in the work place. Brandon ...

Interview with Sir Joseph Enosch from 2022-02-05T02:33:23

We reflect back on this interview with Jen Sencar and Sir Joseph Enosch speaking about a convention in Montreal he holds dear and so much more! Enjoy!

Welcome to 2022 with NP Sue, NVP Francesca & IPP Stefan from 2022-01-23T01:27:40

NVP Francesca Amante, our new JCI Canada Podcast host comes together with her co-host IPP Stefan Cherwoniak to interview our one and only 2022 National President NP Sue Solymosi!

Inspiring words with Senator Jen Sencar from 2022-01-09T23:56:52

Our very own Senator Jen Sencar interviews Sue to speak on intriguing and inspiring topics.

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Juliette Martinez Moreno from 2021-10-21T14:00

This podcast features Outstanding Global Woman award winner Juliette Martinez Moreno from JCI Comayagua. Juliette is a 25 year old politician, journalist, presenter and actress. She is currently...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Josephine Eliane Ngo Ndenha Ndenha from 2021-10-21T01:02:51

This podcast features Outstanding Global Woman award winner  Josephine Eliane Ngo Ndehna Ndehna  from JCI Cameroon. Josephine has a Master’s Degree from the International Relations Ins...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Samantha Torindo from 2021-09-18T15:00

This podcast features highlights of the inspiring interview with Outstanding Global Women Award winner, Samantha Torindo. Samantha is a brand strategist, social entrepreneur, speaker, writer and...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Jessica Simon from 2021-09-17T07:37:52

This podcast features highlights of the inspiring interview with Outstanding Global Women Award winner, Jessica Simon from JCI Belgium. Jessica is passionate about understanding human behavior. ...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Nicola Dent from 2021-09-10T03:24:25

This podcast features highlights of the inspiring interview with Outstanding Global Women Award winner, Nicola Dent. Nicola has been a JCI member in Vernon, BC for over 10 years.  During he...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Ritsuko Doi from 2021-09-08T16:45:28

This podcast features highlights of the inspiring interview with Outstanding Global Women Award winner, Ritsuko Doi from JCI Takefu, Japan. Ritsuko shares her inspiring story about how she was f...

Outstanding Global Women Awards - Stephanie Woollard, OAM from 2021-09-07T19:47:20

This podcast features highlights of the inspiring interview with Outstanding Global Women Award winner, Stephanie Wollard, OAM.  Stephanie is an International Keynote Speaker, Author, Socia...

State of the Union - JCI Canada 2021 President Yvette Yende Ashiri from 2021-08-23T15:13:30

We are over half way through 2021, so we took the opportunity to check in with JCI Canada President Yvette Yende Ashiri.  Yvette shares her insights on the challenges and the successes that...

S2 Episode 2 - Neil Fitzgerald, 2021 JCI International Vice President from 2021-03-07T23:38:04

If you were to choose attributes for an international leader you might say; humble, inspiring, friendly, a hard worker and relatable. IVP Neil Fitzgerald checks all the boxes and puts service to...

S2 Episode 1 - Yvette Ashiri, 2021 JCI Canada National President from 2021-02-16T22:35:15

Having a chance to have a conversation with influential leaders can be powerfully motivating and send you into action. It can also be inspiring and thought provoking allowing you to see things f...

Episode 24 - A Small Capsule of 2020 with JCI Canada from 2020-12-30T15:01:03

JCI Canada is full of some remarkable people, people who really step up when reality hits. People who believe in human potential. This episode is about those people; it is a compilation of some of ...

Episode 23 - The Art of Storytelling with Vinh Giang from 2020-12-02T14:49:13

Introducing Vinh Giang - a magician, keynote speaker, and master story teller. As JCI members, we so often have multiple hats to wear. We take on a variety of positions and roles throughout our JCI...

Episode 22 - Success in Action with Trevor McTavish from 2020-11-18T16:03:52

We get to hear from JCI Canada's 2019 Chapter President of the Year, Trevor McTavish, for some real 'Success in Action'. He talks about purpose, making connections, using your network for support, ...

JCI RISE Project Series - The JCI Canada Podcast! from 2020-11-08T15:08:19

Learn how Join. Converse. Inspire. came to be, meet the podcast editor, and gain some insight on the podcast process - from interview to publishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

JCI RISE Project Series - JCI Edmonton Holiday Hamper Program from 2020-11-07T15:49:14

An amazing long standing program from this chapter in Alberta that is a staple in the Edmonton community, and developed to be a nationally based project! --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

JCI RISE Project Series - JCI Montréal, un petit geste d'amour from 2020-11-06T15:17:56

Un petit geste d’amour... le beau projet de JCI Montréal. This episode is in French! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

JCI RISE Project Series - JCI Kelowna Farm Project from 2020-11-05T15:07:29

Find out how this chapter in British Columbia grows vegetables and their love for the outdoors, with the JCI Kelowna Farm Project! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

JCI RISE Project Series - JCI Canada 2019 National Convention from 2020-11-04T15:35:37

Find out how this chapter in Vernon, British Columbia organized the award winning ‘Best Opportunity in Canada’ for the 2019 National Convention. The lessons carried forward from this convention hav...

JCI RISE Project Series - Jaycees Keepin’ Active from 2020-11-03T14:43:43

This online group, started out of Canada, now has 700+ JCI members from around the world, empowering and inspiring each other to keep moving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-c...

JCI RISE Project Series - Student Leadership Academy from 2020-11-02T14:51:26

JCI Edmonton and JCI Toronto collaborated in October 2020 to engage and empower University students... and they want to do more! Reach out to them if YOU want to collaborate. --- Send in a voice...

JCI RISE Project Series - JCI St Catharines Grape Stomp from 2020-11-01T15:38:49

Find out how this chapter in Ontario stomps on grapes for various causes, with the JCI St Catharines Grape Stomp! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

Episode 21 - Enterprising Young Leaders from 2020-10-28T14:44:31

An interview with JCI Secretary General Kevin Hin on how JCI, on the international level, has pivoted through COVID with the JCI RISE Initiative. We even have a clip from President Itai introducing...

Episode 20 - One Year to Lead from 2020-10-07T14:23:59

What happens when you get a bunch of Past National Presidents together on a Zoom chat?? An epic conversation on the reality behind the JCI 'One Year to Lead' philosophy, and some great tidbits a...

Episode 19 - The JCI Life Balance from 2020-09-23T15:23:38

Check out this episode with a couple of well known JCI Canada families from Western Canada: The Matejka's, the Mulder's, and the Solymosi's. We chat about what it takes to find balance between f...

Episode 18 - Point of Information! from 2020-09-09T14:39:40

An introductory episode on Parliamentary Procedure and Robert's Rules of Order, and why following these guidelines for meetings (at least in a general sense) is so important. It’s about respect and...

Episode 17 - Chats with the Candidates for 2021 from 2020-08-26T14:23:06

Join Stefan Cherwoniak in a one-on-one opportunity to meet and explore how your potential 2021 Candidates for our National Board of Office are going to make IMPACT for YOU next year.

Episode 16 - The Sustainable Development Challenge from 2020-08-12T15:35:47

Episode 16 highlights a few specials guests discussing their various perspectives on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus and passion for Goal # 4 - Quality Education. ...

Episode 15 - Part Two - What's in a Leader? from 2020-07-29T22:00

Thoughts on leadership by JCI Canada's local leaders.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

Episode 15 - Part One - What's in a Leader? with Jen Sencar from 2020-07-29T14:19:23

Special Guest Jen Sencar, JCI Canada's 2014 National President, chats with NVP Sue about leadership. Although the conversation is really only the tip of the iceberg, it highlights some brilliant po...

Episode 14.8 - Senator Series - Rob Cronkwright from 2020-07-24T05:49:43

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;) President of the JCI Canada Senate, Rob Cronkwright! **Recorded in the Senate Lounge at ...

Episode 14.7 - Senator Series - Jason Bouchard from 2020-07-22T15:08:02

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

Past local Chapter President of JCI Kelowna and co-host for the Senate Lounge,...

Episode 14.6 - Senator Series - Obay Al Haj Ali from 2020-07-22T01:21:31

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

A new Senator for JCI Canada, and COC Chair for the 2020 JCI Canada National C...

Episode 14.5 - Senator Series - Mike Matejka from 2020-07-20T13:44:06

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

JCI Canada's 2018 National President, also known as The Wizard... Senator Mike...

Episode 14.4 - Senator Series - Jen Sencar from 2020-07-19T15:18:52

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

JCI Canada's 2014 National President, Senator Jen Sencar! **Recorded in the Se...

Episode 14.3 - Senator Series - Patti Auger from 2020-07-18T14:08:59

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

Secretary/Treasurer of the JCI Canada Senate, Senator Patti Auger! **Recorded ...

Episode 14.2 - Senator Series - Matt Hutcheon from 2020-07-17T14:56:24

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

President of the Canada Jaycee Foundation, Senator Matt Hutcheon! **Recorded i...

Episode 14.1 - Senator Series - Crispin Bottomley from 2020-07-16T15:06:10

Listen to Episode 14.0 before starting the Senator Series... it will all make so much more sense that way ;)

JCI Canada's 2020 Immediate Past President, Senator Crispin Bottomley! **Recor...

Episode 14.0 - The JCI Senate from 2020-07-15T14:29:44

What does it mean to be a JCI Senator? Check out this episode featuring a number of Senators from JCI Canada, talking about their perspectives on senatorship. Tune in over the coming days for our s...

JCI RISE!! from 2020-07-10T21:28:25

A new initiative from JCI, introduced by the World President himself! JCI Canada, let's RISE! #risewithJCI --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

Episode 13 - Collaborative Leadership from 2020-07-01T14:42:23

Join JCI Canada and JCI USA podcast hosts, Sue Solymosi and Ross Ratliff, as they collaborate on a conversation with our IVP for JCI America, Shenella Govia. They chat about the path to National...

Episode 12 - Peace is Possible from 2020-06-17T14:18:18

We’re talking today about cultural diversity. About shifting perspective and harnessing the potential for peace. About appreciating the differences between human beings and giving each person respe...

Episode 11 - The Reality of Burnout from 2020-06-03T14:08:46

Burnout is a reality for so many of us in JCI. Balancing life, work, family, and our passion for service to humanity definitely has its challenges! Join us for this episode with special guest Dan P...

Episode 10 - International Impact with Borhen Hedfi from 2020-05-20T14:16:20

On this episode, we hear from JCI Canada's National Vice President Borhen Hedfi from JCI Montreal. Borhen shares his international experience, having started his JCI career in Tunisia, Africa befor...

SPECIAL FEATURE with Stephen Shedletzky from 2020-05-15T17:02:11

Grab your notebooks friends! This is an episode packed with super useful and inspiring tidbits from Stephen Shedletzky, an Igniter and Brand Experience expert with the Simon Sinek team. Check him o...

Episode 9 - The Canada Jaycee Foundation from 2020-05-06T14:18:04

JCI Canada is super lucky to have access to a supportive Foundation. Not only does the Canada Jaycee Foundation Board help with the financial aspect of growth and development initiatives, they will...

Episode 8 - Succession Planning from 2020-04-10T20:11:49

It’s important to be thinking ahead, making plans, setting goals, and envisioning what we want the future to look like, despite the uncertainty we face. Life itself is fundamentally uncertain, and ...

SPECIAL FEATURE - JCI Official Training... Online!! from 2020-04-01T14:22:44

Technology really does have a mind of its own, which we’ve been learning as we’ve been adapting to all the different online platforms. On this special feature episode, we hear from Michelle McGrann...

Episode 7 - What is YOUR Elevator Pitch? from 2020-03-25T14:37:01

We talk so often about how to effectively present ideas, but what does that actually mean? On this episode we hear from JCI Penticton Senator, and the 2016 World Elevator Pitch Champion Margie Hibb...

SPECIAL FEATURE with JCI World President Itai Manyere from 2020-03-20T14:00:51

An inspiring and uplifting conversation with our World President Itai Manyere on his path through JCI, the importance of connecting and collaborating with each other, and inspiring future generatio...

Episode 6 - Behind the scenes on the JCI Canada National Budget! from 2020-03-11T21:50:08

Join NVP Sue Solymosi in an interview with your National President Stefan Cherwoniak, talking about JCI Canada's 2020 National Budget. Why do our Chapters pay a National Assessment to JCI Canada...

Episode 5 - The Effective Speaking Experience from 2020-02-26T15:03

The Effective Speaking Program is a real highlight for many JCI Canada members; it provides life skills that are so important in both our professional and personal lives. On this episode we hear fr...

Episode 4 - Empowering our Leaders from 2020-02-12T14:45:26

In January 2020, JCI Canada took in an inspiring trip to the North American Academy in Washington, DC, where we spent 3 days learning, growing, and collaborating with some amazing people from aroun...

Episode 3 - JCI Canada has 2020 Vision! from 2020-01-29T14:37:20

The dynamic duo! 2020 National Presidents for JCI Canada and JCI USA join Sue and Neil for a chat about their incredible collaborative vision for the coming year. Special guest EVP Yvette Yende-ash...

Episode 2 - 2020 National Board Introductions from 2020-01-15T15:03:20

Meet your 2020 National Board! Listen to this super dynamic, super amazing, super duper team talk about goals and inspiration for the coming year. Each sound clip will be accompanied by a video tha...

Episode 1 - Why did you join JCI? Why do you stay in JCI? from 2020-01-01T22:43:18

In our very first episode of the JCI Canada Podcast, we hear from a few of our members about why they joined JCI and why they stay with the organization. The resounding similarity is that it's the ...

Introduction To Join. Converse. Inspire. from 2019-11-09T01:25:31

Introducing... Join. Converse. Inspire. - The JCI Canada Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message