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Shaping Our World

Chris Tompkins
Muskoka Woods
Leadership
Gen Z
Generation Z
Education
Inclusion
Sleep
Brain Development
Storytelling
Canada
Immigrant Families
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
Parent-Child Relationship
United Nations
Fun
Technology - Screen Time
Mental Health
CEO Leadership Program
Neuroplasticity

You're a parent or maybe you work with young people in your job - but either way, you have a desire to inspire the young people in your life. Hi, my name is Chris Tompkins, a 20 plus years veteran of youth development. Both on the front lines and leading the youth development organization, Muskoka Woods. I'm also a dad. Shaping Our World is a podcast that invites you into a conversation that will ... more

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In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with Juno-nominated musician, keynote speaker and facilitator, Peter Katz. Peter shares how music, storytelling, summer camp and meaningful relationships shaped his life and work with you... more

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In this episode, Chris Tompkins talks with Hannah Dannecker about helping young people understand who they are before deciding what they want to do. Hannah shares how early career exploration can shape confidence, purpose and future choices, and why ... more

Before she became an Olympian and one of Canada's leading voices in sport and reconciliation, Waneek Horn-Miller survived a near-fatal incident during the Oka Crisis as a teenager. In this episode, Waneek shares how sport helped shape her resilience,... more

In this episode of Shaping Our World, Chris Tompkins sits down with leadership professor and Illuminaire Institute founder Karise Hutchinson to explore what it means to raise wise, resilient, young leaders in a world full of noise and uncertainty. Ka... more

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Hannah Dannecker
Managing partner of Better Together Group; author and speaker focused on Gen Z, workplace culture, and career exploration
Better Together Group
Episode: Hannah Dannecker on Gen Z, Work and Growing Up
Waneek Horn-Miller
Mohawk athlete, former co-captain of Canada's Olympic Women's Water Polo Team, Indigenous sport advocate
Indigenous sport advocacy, CBC broadcaster
Episode: Mohawk Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller on Leadership, Courage and Shaping the Next Generation
Karise Hutchinson
Professor of Leadership; Founder of Illuminaire; Author
Illuminaire; University leadership program
Episode: Character, Courage and the Stories That Shape Us with Karise Hutchinson
Alanna McGinn
Founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site; host of This Girl Loves Sleep podcast; author of This Baby Loves Sleep
Good Night Sleep Site
Episode: Helping Families Rest Well with Alanna McGinn
Andini Makosinski
Canadian-born inventor, storyteller, and speaker on invention, creativity, AI, and art-science intersections
Independent inventor and producer/director
Episode: Andini Makosinski on Invention, Failure and Following Creative Ideas
Lisa Canning
Interior designer, entrepreneur, founder of The Possibility Mom
The Possibility Mom
Episode: Redefining Success in a Full Life with Lisa Canning
Dr. Jean Clinton
Clinical professor, psychiatry and brain development expert
McMaster University; McMaster Children's Hospital; INCH Lab
Episode: Dr. Jean Clinton on How Connection Shapes Your Child's Brain
Sam Demma
Speaker, author, youth advocate
Pickwaste; Author of Empty Your Backpack and Be Someone's Taco
Episode: Sam Demma on Setbacks, Service, and Supporting Your Kids
Joel Hilchey
Speaker, author and culture builder at Beanstalk Creative
Beanstalk Creative
Episode: Joel Hilchey on Why Fun Belongs in Leadership

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Chris Tompkins
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Such an insightful show!

    Love listening to this podcast for unique insights and great conversations!

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Great depth and thoughtful leadership takeaways for parents and educators.
Insightful conversations that surface unique viewpoints.
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Warm, thoughtful host with a clear focus on youth development and belonging.
High-quality guests and practical guidance with real-world impact.

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From Power Struggles to Partnership: Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Eran Magen
Q: What misconception do you often hear about being a good parent, and how do you address it in your work?
One common misconception is that parents must figure things out and then impose them on their kids; the approach I advocate involves consulting with kids, making joint decisions, and keeping conversations age-appropriate while maintaining a collaborative relationship.
Tim Elmore on Leading Gen Z
Q: What practical strategies can leaders adopt to engage Gen Z effectively?
Use a balance of high belief and high expectation, create margin and belonging, encourage meaningful mission, and employ reverse mentoring to bridge gaps and grow leadership.
Tim Elmore on Leading Gen Z
Q: What is the Peter Pan paradox and why is it relevant to Gen Z in the workplace?
The Peter Pan paradox describes Gen Z entering the workforce with high digital fluency and intelligence but varying levels of emotional maturity, leading to a shift in how authority, guidance, and development should be approached by leaders.
Tim Elmore on Leading Gen Z
Q: What shaped Tim Elmore growing up and how did those influences inform his current work?
Tim cites sports, his parents, faith, and a desire to influence others as foundational influences that now drive his mission to equip 1% of the youth population through Growing Leaders and Habitudes.
Andini Makosinski on Invention, Failure and Following Creative Ideas
Q: And how, as parents, could we foster that mindset in the lives of the kids we care about?
Encourage hands-on problem solving, model innovative thinking, and avoid defaulting to buying a quick fix; instead, spend time tinkering and finding substitutes to teach resilience and creativity.

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What is Shaping Our World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, parenting, and youth development, often weaving in themes like resilience, inclusion, and practical strategies for families, educators, and youth organizations. Guests range from Indigenous leadership advocates and educators to sleep experts, inventors, designers, and program alumni, with many episodes anchored in community impact, camp culture, and purposeful mentorship. Notable strengths include a high concentration of practice-based, action-oriented guidance for raising and empowering the next generation, along with a focus on belonging, well-being, and equitable opportunities. The format tends to blend personal stories with research-backed frameworks, making it helpful for listeners seeking tangible takea... more

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