<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beyond Your Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:39:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/BOr8PhGm.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:12:09 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><itunes:author>Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists</itunes:author><itunes:summary>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists</itunes:name><itunes:email>coaching@betteryourbest.ca</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 7: Process Over Podium - Building a Life of Discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span>In this episode of </span><strong>Beyond Your Best</strong><span>, Carolyn sits down with Ian Robertson—wealth manager, Oxford PhD, Masters swimmer, and founder of Oxprox—to explore how </span><em>discipline, curiosity, and consistency</em><span> shape a meaningful life. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>🏊‍♂️📚 From early mornings in the pool to an eight-year PhD to building a transparency-focused social venture, Ian shares how focusing on the </span><strong>process over the podium</strong><span> has guided every chapter of his journey. He breaks down the real impact of responsible investing, the power of strong teams, and why coaching helps even top performers stay aligned with what matters. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>💡🌱 If you’re navigating big goals, big trade-offs, or a busy life, this conversation is packed with grounded wisdom and quiet drive. 🚀</span></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8e0bb063-80e8-4777-923f-e5149b72eaf3_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:22:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4eda11fded9df2c13ec2b177d3028a3863e46410a8890ffc0dc80fe7b876baf4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYjAyYTNhZi1kN2JjLTQyNDAtYjU3MC1jMjg0ZTJiNDExMWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvMGIwMmEzYWYtZDdiYy00MjQwLWI1NzAtYzI4NGUyYjQxMTFmLzhlMGJiMDYzLTgwZTgtNDc3Ny05MjNmLWU1MTQ5YjcyZWFmMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="83127737" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this episode of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;, Carolyn sits down with Ian Robertson—wealth manager, Oxford PhD, Masters swimmer, and founder of Oxprox—to explore how &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;discipline, curiosity, and consistency&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; shape a meaningful life. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🏊‍♂️📚 From early mornings in the pool to an eight-year PhD to building a transparency-focused social venture, Ian shares how focusing on the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;process over the podium&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; has guided every chapter of his journey. He breaks down the real impact of responsible investing, the power of strong teams, and why coaching helps even top performers stay aligned with what matters. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;💡🌱 If you’re navigating big goals, big trade-offs, or a busy life, this conversation is packed with grounded wisdom and quiet drive. 🚀&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 7: Process Over Podium - Building a Life of Discipline</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 3: Humility in Action — Leading with Love, Learning & Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does it take to lead with impact — not just in business, but in life?</p><p>Meet Wayne and Erin Holm: a powerhouse couple who built restaurant empires, transformed leadership culture, and stayed grounded in love, humility, and purpose, through all the many seasons of life.</p><p>🏉 From CFL football fields to co-founding Milestones and Romer’s Burger Bar,</p><p>👩‍🍳 From celebrity chef to cookbook author and wellness advocate,</p><p>Wayne and Erin’s story is one of partnership, courage, and continuous growth.</p><p>In this deeply human conversation, we explore:</p><p>✔️ Lifelong learning and humble leadership</p><p>✔️ The power of trust, feedback, and courageous conversations in leadership to enables businesses to grow</p><p>✔️ Building legacy as a couple — in business and beyond</p><p>🎙️ Listen now on Beyond Your Best — wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Website</a></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">06d92013-4a1f-4413-af4d-79574da0a3b9_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5d2a3f27a799bce4baa7df1705b0abf11126b88bf163f55e45d417e500824a1d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2N2EzZGU4ZS1lMzg4LTQ5NmEtOTUxZi01NmIyODJlODQwODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvNjdhM2RlOGUtZTM4OC00OTZhLTk1MWYtNTZiMjgyZTg0MDg5LzA2ZDkyMDEzLTRhMWYtNDQxMy1hZjRkLTc5NTc0ZGEwYTNiOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="80449454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What does it take to lead with impact — not just in business, but in life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meet Wayne and Erin Holm: a powerhouse couple who built restaurant empires, transformed leadership culture, and stayed grounded in love, humility, and purpose, through all the many seasons of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🏉 From CFL football fields to co-founding Milestones and Romer’s Burger Bar,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👩‍🍳 From celebrity chef to cookbook author and wellness advocate,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wayne and Erin’s story is one of partnership, courage, and continuous growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this deeply human conversation, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Lifelong learning and humble leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ The power of trust, feedback, and courageous conversations in leadership to enables businesses to grow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Building legacy as a couple — in business and beyond&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Listen now on Beyond Your Best — wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Visit the Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 3: Humility in Action — Leading with Love, Learning &amp; Legacy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 2: Leading Through the Messy Middle: Clarity, Coaching & Courage in Growth.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 2, Carolyn sits down with Dorothy Bootle, VP of Operations at Oxygen8, to talk about leading through that often-overlooked phase of growth we call the messy middle — where business is booming, but systems, communication, and team alignment are struggling to keep pace.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><p>✅ How to create clarity during chaos</p><p>✅ Empowering new leaders through coaching</p><p>✅ Turning operational bottlenecks into breakthroughs</p><p>✅ The power of courageous conversations</p><p>✅ Building a culture of trust, learning &amp; innovation</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re a leader navigating fast growth, or a team member trying to find your footing in complexity — this one’s for you.</p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d56144e-57d8-46d4-80c4-9e91f988487a_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:43:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4ba1586c39f4175f6ff8b7e80dd84adb29634dc80556430764a901fb800562f8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2U0MzE0Ni1jMzMyLTQ3YzEtODNlNy01ZmUxMzgyYjVmNDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvNDdlNDMxNDYtYzMzMi00N2MxLTgzZTctNWZlMTM4MmI1ZjQ5LzVkNTYxNDRlLTU3ZDgtNDZkNC04MGM0LTllOTFmOTg4NDg3YS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="58208801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 2, Carolyn sits down with Dorothy Bootle, VP of Operations at Oxygen8, to talk about leading through that often-overlooked phase of growth we call the messy middle — where business is booming, but systems, communication, and team alignment are struggling to keep pace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ How to create clarity during chaos&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Empowering new leaders through coaching&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Turning operational bottlenecks into breakthroughs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ The power of courageous conversations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Building a culture of trust, learning &amp;amp; innovation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a leader navigating fast growth, or a team member trying to find your footing in complexity — this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 2: Leading Through the Messy Middle: Clarity, Coaching &amp; Courage in Growth.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 5: Exit Ready Every Day - The Case for Starting Tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>Thinking about the future of your business?</em><span> On this episode of </span><strong>Beyond Your Best</strong><span>, </span><strong>Mark Stephenson</strong><span>, co-founder of Cube Business Media, talks about what it really takes to prepare for a successful business transition. From culture and courageous conversations to financial prep and leadership growth, Mark shares hard-won lessons from selling a company and building the </span><strong>Business Transitions Forum</strong><span> into Canada’s leading event on growth and exits.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>Tune in for insights that will help you strengthen your business today—and maximize its value tomorrow.</span></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4e1fd0de-44d7-40e2-aa30-fb042ebfdb33_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:51:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a3ef24c3237002cee5823ebb9e78debe1012452c7f02804e57144cc6eb0a6fa3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZDlkNjQ3NS1jZWJjLTQ1Y2EtYjJiOS02NGJiNmMxMGM3NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvNmQ5ZDY0NzUtY2ViYy00NWNhLWIyYjktNjRiYjZjMTBjNzRkLzRlMWZkMGRlLTQ0ZDctNDBlMi1hYTMwLWZiMDQyZWJmZGIzMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="53250342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Thinking about the future of your business?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; On this episode of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mark Stephenson&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;, co-founder of Cube Business Media, talks about what it really takes to prepare for a successful business transition. From culture and courageous conversations to financial prep and leadership growth, Mark shares hard-won lessons from selling a company and building the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Business Transitions Forum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; into Canada’s leading event on growth and exits.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Tune in for insights that will help you strengthen your business today—and maximize its value tomorrow.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 5: Exit Ready Every Day - The Case for Starting Tomorrow</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 9: Lead Outloud - Why the Best Leaders Practice Regular Two Way Feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, I sit down with HR leader and leadership strategist Candace Giesbrecht to explore what strong leadership looks like today. We discuss how leadership starts with self-awareness—understanding how I’m wired and how I show up—and grows through practices like leading out loud, setting clear expectations, and naming what success looks like. A key theme is the power of two-way feedback: not just giving it, but asking, “How am I doing, and what do you need from me?” We also reflect on how everyday civility, trust, and small moments of accountability can transform workplace culture and help teams thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 Tune in for insights that will help you strengthen your business and get ready to go Beyond Your Best.</p><p> </p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5e1c65c-9951-4c30-a27b-f57aa5645a8a_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:55:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a1b9557dd0d60caa329aa684b4824ab68a6a14ca23bedf0e3b35db5bcdb51045/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzgwMThiYy0xMDZkLTRiMWQtOGZhYy0yNDlhMTcwZTJhMGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvNTc4MDE4YmMtMTA2ZC00YjFkLThmYWMtMjQ5YTE3MGUyYTBjL2Y1ZTFjNjVjLTk5NTEtNGMzMC1hMjdiLWY1N2FhNTY0NWE4YS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="69050409" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, I sit down with HR leader and leadership strategist Candace Giesbrecht to explore what strong leadership looks like today. We discuss how leadership starts with self-awareness—understanding how I’m wired and how I show up—and grows through practices like leading out loud, setting clear expectations, and naming what success looks like. A key theme is the power of two-way feedback: not just giving it, but asking, “How am I doing, and what do you need from me?” We also reflect on how everyday civility, trust, and small moments of accountability can transform workplace culture and help teams thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Tune in for insights that will help you strengthen your business and get ready to go Beyond Your Best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 9: Lead Outloud - Why the Best Leaders Practice Regular Two Way Feedback</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 4: Thriving in Uncertainty - The Power of Mental Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ever catch yourself reacting in the heat of the moment… and wishing you could rewind?</p><p><br /></p><p>In <em>Beyond Your Best</em> Ep. 4, Fyfe shares how “mental fitness” helps you pause, reset, and respond with clarity — in just 10 seconds.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 A must-listen for leaders, teams, and anyone navigating stress.</p><p><br /></p><p>TAKE THE SABOTEUR ASSESSMENT: <a href="https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview</a></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b15fc212-96fb-44e4-b7e0-29440f43b9bb_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:31:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6f8fc2520b3d35a8fc3ab2c030bafff52a96694a8ad44cd2e467d8ba0c36f326/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjAxM2UyOS1hZjBkLTQ4YzYtODU5MC02N2E3N2Q3YjVkZDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvZmYwMTNlMjktYWYwZC00OGM2LTg1OTAtNjdhNzdkN2I1ZGQxL2IxNWZjMjEyLTk2ZmItNDRlNC1iN2UwLTI5NDQwZjQzYjliYi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61149771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ever catch yourself reacting in the heat of the moment… and wishing you could rewind?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt; Ep. 4, Fyfe shares how “mental fitness” helps you pause, reset, and respond with clarity — in just 10 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 A must-listen for leaders, teams, and anyone navigating stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TAKE THE SABOTEUR ASSESSMENT: &lt;a href=&quot;https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 4: Thriving in Uncertainty - The Power of Mental Fitness</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 1: Strategies for Leaders and Their Businesses to Play the Long Game Through Times of Uncertainty with Executive Coach Molly Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>EPISODE 1: </strong></p><p>🎉 It’s here! Welcome to *Beyond Your Best* — the podcast for courageous, conscious leadership. In our launch episode, we explore <strong>Strategies for Leaders and Their Businesses to Play the Long Game Through Times of Uncertainty</strong>. Tune in, and let’s play the long game together.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to BYB veteran executive coach Molly and Carolyn explore what it looks like to play the long game through uncertainty. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of leadership, emphasizing the importance of adopting a learner's mindset, playing the long game, and aligning personal and organizational values. They share strategies for building a learning culture, protecting leadership capacity, and the necessity of being human in leadership roles, especially through these uncertain times. The dialogue highlights the significance of self-reflection, curiosity, and intentionality in fostering effective leadership amidst uncertainty.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">572a8105-de01-42aa-9c43-2e5bdd198545_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 21:58:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a5b5b55ad3a48d8dee303179c50eb825c79400eb84b948da13d1044a91209f38/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNTQ0Y2YxNi1iOGJiLTQ5NGEtYmJhNi03NTk3ODdiMzQxZTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvMTU0NGNmMTYtYjhiYi00OTRhLWJiYTYtNzU5Nzg3YjM0MWU5LzU3MmE4MTA1LWRlMDEtNDJhYS05YzQzLTJlNWJkZDE5ODU0NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="55085392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE 1: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 It’s here! Welcome to *Beyond Your Best* — the podcast for courageous, conscious leadership. In our launch episode, we explore &lt;strong&gt;Strategies for Leaders and Their Businesses to Play the Long Game Through Times of Uncertainty&lt;/strong&gt;. Tune in, and let’s play the long game together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to BYB veteran executive coach Molly and Carolyn explore what it looks like to play the long game through uncertainty. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of leadership, emphasizing the importance of adopting a learner&apos;s mindset, playing the long game, and aligning personal and organizational values. They share strategies for building a learning culture, protecting leadership capacity, and the necessity of being human in leadership roles, especially through these uncertain times. The dialogue highlights the significance of self-reflection, curiosity, and intentionality in fostering effective leadership amidst uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 1: Strategies for Leaders and Their Businesses to Play the Long Game Through Times of Uncertainty with Executive Coach Molly Edge</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 6: Time on the Ball: Building High-Performing Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span>What does it </span><em>really</em><span> take to build a high-performing team? In this episode, Carolyn De Voest and Alison Caldwell Johnson dive into the habits that separate good teams from great ones—getting aligned on the real problem, creating a culture of trust and accountability, and spending intentional “time on the ball.” They also explore how courageous conversations and even AI can elevate teamwork. Before you jump back into your next meeting, take the </span><strong>High Performing Teams Self-Assessment</strong><span> (linked below) to see where your team’s thriving—and where it’s time to level up.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://forms.gle/esMUNs2pKZn6KdyP9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TAKE THE ASSESSMENT HERE!</a></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a077be5a-16e6-468e-82b9-16bba23af636_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:02:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/de0323788fbf0716a19d772d32827b72a3295941d61e035448b504591c3ea3dc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYzI0MGNmNy0yOGUzLTQ3YmItOGMwYi0zNjE4ZmI3NzM1OGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvY2MyNDBjZjctMjhlMy00N2JiLThjMGItMzYxOGZiNzczNThkL2EwNzdiZTVhLTE2ZTYtNDY4ZS04MmI5LTE2YmJhMjNhZjYzNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="85958365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;What does it &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; take to build a high-performing team? In this episode, Carolyn De Voest and Alison Caldwell Johnson dive into the habits that separate good teams from great ones—getting aligned on the real problem, creating a culture of trust and accountability, and spending intentional “time on the ball.” They also explore how courageous conversations and even AI can elevate teamwork. Before you jump back into your next meeting, take the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;High Performing Teams Self-Assessment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; (linked below) to see where your team’s thriving—and where it’s time to level up.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://forms.gle/esMUNs2pKZn6KdyP9&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;TAKE THE ASSESSMENT HERE!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 6: Time on the Ball: Building High-Performing Teams</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPISODE 8: Proof You Belong: Building Belief Through Effort and Integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong>Beyond Your Best</strong>, Carolyn De Voest sits down with Trevor Stokes—teacher, coach, father, and relentless community builder at Vancouver’s Streetfront Alternative Program 💛🏃‍♂️. Together, they unpack what it really means to <em>raise the bar</em> for youth navigating poverty, instability, and a fragile sense of belonging—and how belief is built through integrity, micro-connections, and the courage to try when it would be easier not to.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Trevor shares Streetfront’s powerful model of high expectations paired with deep support 💪🤝, where physical challenges like running and sport become lived evidence that students <em>do</em> belong—and <em>can</em> do hard things. You’ll hear the unforgettable story of Curtis Doolin’s transformation 🌱, and learn how the <span>Strachan Hartley</span> Legacy Foundation has helped expand opportunity far beyond 22 students to impact hundreds across the Britannia community each year.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to build self-belief in a student, a team, your kids—or yourself—this conversation is an invitation ✨ to stop settling, follow through, and raise your own bar.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>As mentioned in the episode, if you wish to support the </strong><strong>Strachan Hartley</strong><strong> Run and the work of the </strong><strong>Strachan Hartley</strong><strong> Legacy Foundation, you can do so here:</strong> 👉 <a href="https://www.shlf.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shlf.ca</a></p><p></p><h4><br /></h4><h4>ABOUT <em>BEYOND YOUR BEST</em></h4><h4>Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.</h4><p><br /></p><p>A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.</p><p><strong>Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created <em>Beyond Your Best</em>, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">037bed6a-f9b3-4f5f-b6ab-d7a3970de63a_nQONkognRU</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn de Voest, Better Your Best Business Performance Specialists]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/303d871ac9f463d2af73bec9cce030b007c65a9ca942a59cc7e5e9eaf4597b50/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDM4NGM5My1lZWQ4LTQ0YTEtYTMzOS04YWMzOTQ3YjgwODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODEyMzlmYmIxNWE4ZjVhYTk1ZTE5NDkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8wOGRmOTU3NS1kNWVhLTRkN2EtYjI3Ny1hZTU5Zjg3NmRkYzEvZXBpc29kZXMvZWQzODRjOTMtZWVkOC00NGExLWEzMzktOGFjMzk0N2I4MDg0LzAzN2JlZDZhLWY5YjMtNGY1Zi1iNmFiLWQ3YTM5NzBkZTYzYS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="73420800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/strong&gt;, Carolyn De Voest sits down with Trevor Stokes—teacher, coach, father, and relentless community builder at Vancouver’s Streetfront Alternative Program 💛🏃‍♂️. Together, they unpack what it really means to &lt;em&gt;raise the bar&lt;/em&gt; for youth navigating poverty, instability, and a fragile sense of belonging—and how belief is built through integrity, micro-connections, and the courage to try when it would be easier not to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trevor shares Streetfront’s powerful model of high expectations paired with deep support 💪🤝, where physical challenges like running and sport become lived evidence that students &lt;em&gt;do&lt;/em&gt; belong—and &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; do hard things. You’ll hear the unforgettable story of Curtis Doolin’s transformation 🌱, and learn how the &lt;span&gt;Strachan Hartley&lt;/span&gt; Legacy Foundation has helped expand opportunity far beyond 22 students to impact hundreds across the Britannia community each year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered how to build self-belief in a student, a team, your kids—or yourself—this conversation is an invitation ✨ to stop settling, follow through, and raise your own bar.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As mentioned in the episode, if you wish to support the &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strachan Hartley&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Run and the work of the &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strachan Hartley&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Legacy Foundation, you can do so here:&lt;/strong&gt; 👉 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.shlf.ca/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.shlf.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;ABOUT &lt;em&gt;BEYOND YOUR BEST&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Courageous Conversations. Conscious Leadership. Better Business.&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A podcast to empower business owners, leaders, and their teams to navigate uncertainty, optimize performance, and build values-driven organizations ready to meet the moment, one courageous conversation and decision at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leaders today are being stretched — and the old playbook just isn’t cutting it. That’s why I created &lt;em&gt;Beyond Your Best&lt;/em&gt;, a podcast for bold conversations, conscious leadership, and resilient strategy. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let’s lead through uncertainty — together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.betteryourbest.ca/beyond-your-best-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/08df9575-d5ea-4d7a-b277-ae59f876ddc1/e31280d6-119e-4f26-9ba0-e68611219309.jpg"/><itunes:title>EPISODE 8: Proof You Belong: Building Belief Through Effort and Integrity</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>