Bedste Sandra DSouza-podcasts (2024)

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EP #44: How to Create a Purpose Driven Organization 10:31

2+ y ago10:31

10:31

We talk about purpose driven organizations all the time on this podcast, but how can a regular organization transition into a more purpose driven one? And how do you know when you have become a purpose driven organization? In this episode, I’ll be addressing this matter of purpose, becoming more purposeful and even how it relates to employee engage…

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EP #43: Employee Retention 9:15

2+ y ago9:15

9:15

Does your business or organization have what it takes to keep employees around long-term? This is a really important topic to discuss, especially in today’s job market where more and more people are resigning and changing jobs for something that feels “right”. In this episode, I’ll share some key points that will affect your staying power and what …

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EP #42: Should Corporations Be Activists? 6:01

2+ y ago6:01

6:01

I read a few things recently that raised some interesting questions regarding corporate activism. Increasing numbers of people seem to be showing that they expect CEOs to help shape policy discussions and speak out about controversial issues, so today, I’ll share how things are changing in business and activism. You can find show notes and more inf…

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EP #41: Transitioning from the Corporate Sector to the Non-Profit Sector 8:15

2+ y ago8:15

8:15

For those feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, and lacking in purpose, a move into the non-profit sector often seems like a positive shift. I have talked with a few senior people in my network lately who have been considering new opportunities in this sector, and in this episode, I’ll be sharing about that. Regardless of your motivations for wanting to …

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EP #40: Reinvention of Company Culture 10:13

2+ y ago10:13

10:13

How do we create workplaces that people want to be part of? LinkedIn Talent Solutions recently published a report on the Reinvention of Company Culture as part of their 2022 Global Talent Trends series, and in this episode, I’ll go over the three main things impacting company culture. I also cover how we can use this information to create more succ…

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EP #39: Is That Social Purpose Organization A Scam? 8:24

2+ y ago8:24

8:24

Fraud and misrepresentation are unfortunately common problems in the social purpose space. As we wrap up Fraud Awareness month in Canada, I think it’s important to touch on how to better ensure that companies are actually doing the social or environmental things they claim to do. The popularity of social purpose in business has brought a lot of gre…

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EP #38: Fraud Prevention Month - How to Reduce the Risk of Fraud in your Business 8:05

2+ y ago8:05

8:05

This year, as of January 31st, it was reported that $34 million has already been lost to fraud—just here in Canada! Given this staggering statistic (and that it also happens to be Fraud Prevention Month), I want to share some ways that small businesses can set themselves up to minimize the risk of fraud in their organizations. Anyone can be affecte…

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EP #37: Reputational Risk In A Highly Charged World 6:57

3y ago6:57

6:57

As we witness the trucker convoy happening, the strong views on all sides, and the issues arising over monetary or vocal support, it’s evident that things like this have an effect on reputation. So, in this episode, I’ll discuss how a business or social enterprise can avoid or minimize reputational risk. From assessing the situation to putting in p…

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EP #36: The Great Resignation (Part 2) 14:52

3y ago14:52

14:52

I started a discussion about The Great Resignation back in June, and today I'll be continuing that conversation with some new updates. If you missed the first one, be sure to go back and check out episode 19 to get the big picture of this issue. This time, I’ll share some more current data with you and the changes that have been affecting both the …

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EP #35: Does “Purpose” Really Matter in Business? 8:43

3y ago8:43

8:43

Is purpose-driven capitalism worth it? Will pursuing a purpose for your business beyond profit make a difference? I recently read two interesting articles that argued the opposite sides of these questions, and I wanted to bring that discussion to you today. It’s truly an interesting dilemma when purpose seems to be able to make or break a business.…

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EP #34: Working With A Recruiter 15:26

3y ago15:26

15:26

I don’t usually talk much about my day job on this podcast, but given the time of year and some of the discussions I have been having over the last few weeks, I thought it would be worthwhile to do a quick episode on how to work with me—or with recruiters in general—from both the employer/client perspective and from the employee/candidate perspecti…

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EP #33: Reviewing 2021 9:41

3y ago9:41

9:41

A pandemic project took me out of my comfort zone and helped me chase some important goals. That project just so happened to be this podcast! So, in this first episode of the new year, I'm going to review 2021 and the incredible lessons I learned alongside the inspiring and uplifting guests who joined me on the show. You can find show notes and mor…

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EP #32: New Year, New Plan 12:27

3y ago12:27

12:27

At the end of the year, I usually sit down and start working ahead at creating a new plan for the coming year. Many of us can benefit from a little more discipline, especially after the unpredictability we've seen due to the pandemic. So, in this episode, I’ll be sharing what an annual plan consists of, how to build your own annual plan, and tips f…

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EP #31: What’s Your Adaptability Quotient? 8:35

3y ago8:35

8:35

How you handle change, uncertainty, and ambiguity has a big effect on your personal life and your business. So, in this episode, I'm breaking down the concept of the Adaptability Quotient (AQ) and how it can help us in all areas of life. Knowing how to determine your AQ—or someone else’s—and being able to develop and grow your AQ is extremely impor…

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EP: #30: The First Ever Propelling Purpose Summit in Canada 12:23

3y ago12:23

12:23

This is an exciting week because the first ever Propelling Purpose Summit was held in Canada. This summit comes from The Social Purpose Institute and aims to focus in on learning about, growing, and building the social purpose movement in Canadian businesses. I will be sharing some exciting information and details on this new opportunity and my tho…

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EP #29: How Financial Literacy Protects Businesses and Drives Purpose 9:37

3y ago9:37

9:37

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada! On this podcast, I usually like to highlight business owners who believe business is a force for good and promote the message of profits and purpose, but today's episode is all about profits. The financial side of business is key to success, so I'm going to give you insight into how you can build and …

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EP #28: The Impact of Small Businesses in Canada 10:57

3y ago10:57

10:57

October is small business month in Canada, so it’s a great time to recognize the contributions that the Canadian small business sector makes to the overall economy, as well as the local impact they make on their communities. In this episode, I’ll be taking you on a quick dive into the world of small business and how it has been such a pivotal part …

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EP #27: DIOSA Designs Inc. with Kim Hickman and Katie Thompson 21:47

3y ago21:47

21:47

Today, you’ll get to hear from the awesome mother-daughter duo Kim Hickman and Katie Thompson, who are the masterminds behind DIOSA Designs Inc. They share their passion for supporting women and how they do just that with thoughtfully designed, multi-functioning backpacks specifically designed to serve women. They also share many of the lessons and…

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EP #26: The Kids Will Be Alright 6:50

3y ago6:50

6:50

As an executive recruiter, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with parents who are worried about their kids and what the job market will look like for them. So, in this episode, I'm going to share my thoughts on the prospects for careers and the job market for Gen Z, including the paths I’ve seen people taking to succeed, the common themes amo…

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EP #25: Celebrating and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses with Abygail and Ashleigh Montague 19:56

3y ago19:56

19:56

Abygail and Ashleigh Montague are two of the three sisters who founded Blk Owned HAMONT, an open resource to find and support black-owned businesses in the Greater Hamilton, Ontario area. Their mission is to celebrate, showcase, explore, and support black-owned businesses by creating a sustainable and thriving black-owned economy. In this episode, …

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EP #24: The Benefits of Social Procurement 10:32

3+ y ago10:32

10:32

Social procurement is something I’ve touched on before, but in this episode, I’ll be going into more detail about how it is done in various industries. You’ll get a glimpse of what social procurement looks like when it comes to different areas of business and get insight into how it can have a huge impact not only on your business, but also on the …

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EP #23: Sidebiz Studio with Kelsey Verzotti and Jacob Sheffield 18:05

3+ y ago18:05

18:05

Today, I am joined by the founders of SideBiz Studio, an online marketplace that showcases products and services offered by the Canadian Arts community. Kelsey Verzotti and Jacob Sheffield started SideBiz just over a year ago, and in this episode, they share how they are encouraging it to evolve as a marketplace and a business. Listen in as Kelsey …

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EP #22: Unleashing the Power of the Circular Economy 10:56

3+ y ago10:56

10:56

There's a world of opportunity to rethink and redesign the way we make things. Unlike the current wasteful industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. Basically, the idea is to eliminate waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the design stage. So, in this episode, I want to share w…

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EP #21: Shaping an Equitable, Sustainable and Prosperous Society with Renee Devereaux 33:13

3+ y ago33:13

33:13

Our guest today is Renee Devereaux, who serves as Executive Director at EDGE, the impact entrepreneurship hub at Sheridan College. EDGE, in collaboration with partners, provides new and growing ventures with mentorship, learning programs and support to access funding. In this episode, Renee discusses why she sees entrepreneurship as a powerful tool…

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EP #20: Purpose Driven Boards in the NFP Sector 10:22

3+ y ago10:22

10:22

While this podcast is typically focused on purpose driven, for-profit businesses, I am currently working on a project geared toward non-profit organizations, and the concept of purpose is relevant there, as well. I came across an article entitled “The Four Principles of Purpose Driven Board Leadership,” and one of the main questions asked is whethe…

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EP #19: The Great Resignation/Reinventing Work 8:58

3+ y ago8:58

8:58

We often discuss finding purpose within your business, but what about the desire to find purpose in your personal life too? After the year we have had, a lot of people are re-evaluating what is important to them—where they want to reside, the kind of work they pursue, and the people they surround themselves with. So in this episode, I'll be discuss…

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EP #18: The Importance of Shopping Local 8:30

3+ y ago8:30

8:30

As the world begins to come out of lockdown and things start opening up, it’s worthwhile to take a moment and think of all the local small or medium businesses that have struggled throughout these tough times. Now that we can actually go places again, at least in limited numbers, we need to make an effort to actively support these local businesses.…

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EP #17: Defining Purpose By Creating A Healthy Workplace Culture with Liza Provenzano 29:13

3+ y ago29:13

29:13

Big lofty goals to change the world are admirable, but if you aren’t creating a healthy workplace for your employees, does it even matter? Today we will be discussing how organizations can define purpose by creating a healthy workplace. To share her expertise in this area is Liza Provenzano, founder and principal consultant of SparkHR. In this epis…

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EP #16: Recruitment Insights for Hiring the Right Candidates 9:32

3+ y ago9:32

9:32

As I have mentioned before, I work as an executive recruiter. If there is one thing that is true for every position where you are working with people, it is that you can’t prepare for everything. However, with the right strategies in place you are more likely to attract the right candidates. So, in this episode, I want to share some insights for hi…

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EP #15: A Behind the Scenes Look at Sandra D'Souza with Tracey Bissett 14:32

3+ y ago14:32

14:32

Today we will be taking a different approach to this podcast. Tracey Bissett, President and Founder of Bissett Financial Fitness, the host of the Young Money podcast and my friend, is going to be interviewing me to get a better sense of who I am and how this podcast came to be. In this episode, you will hear me discuss everything from my favorite c…

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EP #14: The Power of Believing in Yourself with Sathish Bala 39:28

3+ y ago39:28

39:28

No one has ever said creating and running your own company is easy. In many ways, the current beliefs around entrepreneurship are unfathomable compared to previous generations. No one knows this better than Sathish Bala, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bala Group Inc. In this episode, he shares his advice for anyone looking to follow their passions …

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EP #13: Not Business as Usual 4:57

3+ y ago4:57

4:57

While things seem to be improving in many ways, there are still a lot of challenges out there and the world is certainly not back to business as usual. A lot of businesses are still struggling to stay afloat, and people aren’t sure what their jobs are going to look like, or if they are going to have jobs in a few months. So, in this episode, I will…

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EP #12: Not for Profit Boards 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

Joining an NFP Board should be more than a resume-building exercise. Unfortunately, that is the main motivation for many and people often forget about the extra time, money, and resources that come with the commitment of being a board member. But if you are not passionate about it, it can become overwhelming very quickly, so in this episode, I want…

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EP #11: Capitalism Reinvented 11:21

3+ y ago11:21

11:21

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led organization of almost 200 of the world’s most forward-thinking companies working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. In 2010, the WBCSD published their original Vision 2050 that laid out a pathway to a world in which 9 billion people are able to l…

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EP #10: The Hybrid Workplace 10:27

3+ y ago10:27

10:27

There’s no question that the pandemic has changed our opinions in a lot of different areas, and one area, in particular, is that of the traditional workplace. A lot of us are wondering what will happen when the pandemic is under control and we start thinking about going back to normal. In this episode, I’m diving into the results of some notable su…

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EP #09: Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship 13:13

3+ y ago13:13

13:13

You’ve probably heard me mention SheEO on every episode so far, but there’s a reason for that! It's an amazing organization, and today I’m deep-diving into what SheEO is and how I became involved as an Activator five years ago. Listen in as I share how SheEO is impacting the lives and businesses of female entrepreneurs, my favorite SheEO ventures, …

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EP #08: Building Teams for Greater Impact 19:53

3+ y ago19:53

19:53

We all know that strong, functioning teams are the building blocks of successful organizations. But what makes for an effective team? And how do you go about building a good one? In this episode, I’m answering these important questions and sharing what makes for a great team, as well as what you need to have in place in order to build that team in …

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EP #07: Impact Investing – Maximizing the Positive with Elyse Crowston 29:45

4y ago29:45

29:45

2020 was a crazy year, and it sparked a lot of change in the way we go about our lives and our thoughts on the bigger world from a social and environmental perspective. Responsible investing is gaining more momentum as people aim to “put their money where their values are.” With that in mind, Elyse Crowston joins me today to talk about why impact i…

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EP #06: Making an Impact with Your Business 6:46

4y ago6:46

6:46

Many people are starting businesses these days to not only turn a profit, but also to be a force for good in the world. These entrepreneurs are typically called “impact entrepreneurs,” and in this episode, I’m diving into why wealth-creation and making an impact don't have to be mutually exclusive. Listen in as I share why the perception of “purpos…

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EP #05: ESG 101 - Why We All Need to Care with Dirk Baerts 30:43

4y ago30:43

30:43

2020 was a year that changed all of our lives in many ways we will never forget. Businesses have also had to adapt, and the way they report and manage their environment, social, and governance (ESG) impact and activities has become more of an issue for the average consumer than in the past. Here to discuss why companies of all sizes need to be thin…

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EP #04: Empowering Future Leaders Through STEM with Anu Bidani 22:47

4y ago22:47

22:47

Anu Bidani is the CEO of STEM MINDS, a company that focuses on empowering youth to become fearless leaders by developing agility and a love of learning through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). She believes in creating our future leaders, game-changers, and problem-solvers to build a better, more agile society for future generation…

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EP #03: Making an Impact Through Financial Fitness with Tracey Bissett 19:48

4y ago19:48

19:48

Entrepreneurs are starting more and more businesses with some kind of social, environmental, or community purpose, where they can do good in the world while still making money. One of the keys to running a profitable and purpose-driven business is being able to track and manage the money that is coming in. So today, Sandra speaks with Tracey Bisset…

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EP #02: Continuous Connection for Greater Impact with Anne Cesak 20:28

4y ago20:28

20:28

As you may be aware, there is an accelerating momentum around businesses becoming a force for good. Becoming a certified B-Corp is one of the ways that companies are making it known that they want to be a positive force, where profit meets purpose. Today Sandra speaks with Anne Cesak, the Organizational Connection Strategist and Founder of the Cont…

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EP #01: Social Enterprise: Passion, Skills, and Trust with April Morganti 18:06

4y ago18:06

18:06

Welcome to The Make Good Project podcast, the show that explores the people and trends that are shaping the purpose-driven landscape. Each week, your host Sandra D’Souza will interview influencers and leaders in this space who are making a difference in their communities and the world. In this inaugural episode, Sandra speaks with April Morganti, E…

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The Make Good Project: A Podcast Trailer 6:06

4y ago6:06

6:06

Listen in with Sandra D'Souza for a hint of what's to come from The Make Good Project podcast! Sandra D'Souza was inspired by the book "What Color is Your Parachute" to take a deeper look into her career and what she had to offer the world. Sandra came across Social Enterprise and aligned very much with this concept... businesses and people who run…

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