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The Mike Method

Mike Desjardins
Leadership
Virtus
Artificial Intelligence
Nervous System Regulation
Nervous System
People Pleasing
Trauma
Boundaries
Self-Worth
Flykit
Jet Lag
Communication
Charisma
Qi Gong
Core Values
Personal Development
Self-Realization
Incentive-Based Marketing
Direct Response Marketing
Juice Truck

Welcome to the Mike Method, where we believe conversations with leaders matter. Join host Mike Desjardins, CEO of ViRTUS as he takes you on a journey through conversations with some of the most inspiring leaders he's had the pleasure of meeting over the past 25 years.

In each episode, listeners get to be a fly on the wall as Mike chats with leaders who are more than just that—they're mentors, coac... more

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Leadership leaves an impact long after a conversation ends.

This week, Mike is joined by Lynae Schemenauer, an Executive Leader, wellness strategist, and founder of Healthy Living with Lynae. With 27 years of leadership experience in law enforcement... more

Every day we share information online without thinking twice. Photos, locations, event registrations, fitness apps, school schedules, and social media posts can all reveal more than we intend.

This week, Mike is joined by security risk consultant Pa... more

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Success can open doors, but it doesn't always answer the deeper questions about who we are or how we want to live.

In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins is joined by Jeff Brown, Transformation Coach, founder of Reconstructing Your Life... more

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Just because you can build something overnight doesn't mean anyone actually wants it.

In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike Desjardins is joined by Vidya Dinamani, Rebel Leader at Product Rebels, product strategist, author, and former product exe... more

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Paige Hunter
Security risk consultant and crime statistics analyst with a master's in international security
Independent consultant
Episode: EP108 How to Protect Your Privacy in a Connected World with Paige Hunter
Jeff Brown
Transformation Coach, Co-Founder of Expanding You, Founder of Reconstructing Your Life
Expanding You; Reconstructing Your Life
Episode: EP107 Redefining Strength, Success, and Emotional Intelligence with Lynn Sumida and Jeff Brown
Vidya Dinamani
Rebel Leader at productrebels.com, veteran product executive with 18+ years in product design, strategy, innovation, and customer experience; former leadership roles at Intuit and Mitchell International
productrebels.com
Episode: EP106 Why Most Products Fail Before They're Built with Vidya Dinamani
Lisa Smith
Vice President, People Development and Change Management at Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union
Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union
Episode: EP105 The Human Side of Mergers, Culture, and Change Management with Lisa Smith
Jen Riley
President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce
BC Chamber of Commerce
Episode: EP104 The Power of Collective Leadership and Business with Jen Riley
Andrew Herr
CEO of FlyKit and FountBio, human performance expert
FlyKit, FountBio
Episode: EP103 The Science of Jet Lag, Recovery, and Human Performance with Andrew Herr
Andrew Allen
Multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter turned keynote speaker
Music/Leadership Speaking
Episode: EP101 How Small Choices Shape Character, Discipline, and Identity with Andrew Allen
Kara Kalin
Registered clinical counselor, EMDR therapist, mental performance specialist, former national level athlete and Team Canada coach
Episode: EP100 Why “Just Push Through It” Stops Working with Kara Kalin
Céline Williams
business strategist, executive coach, leadership development expert
Episode: EP98 Alignment Over Agreement: The Leadership Skill Most People Miss with Céline Williams

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Mike Desjardins
Host of The Mike Method

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Candid and heartfelt leadership talks

    Mike is a deeply thoughtful and emotionally intelligent leader. His podcasts are heartfelt, candid, and broadly relevant.

    I love listening to the diverse scope of people Mike speaks with. The resulting conversations are straightforward, interesting and informative, always leaving me with learnings and food for thought.

    Other than having Mike sit over a coffee with you, his podcasts are a great way to obtain fresh insights on current leadership topics.

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Thoughtful and emotionally intelligent leadership conversations that stay broadly relevant.
Conversations combine warmth with practical takeaways that listeners can apply.
Diverse guests and candid discussions provide fresh leadership insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP78 Raising Kids and Leading Teams in an Anxious World with Monique Marcotte
Q: Walk us through the iMessage.
The iMessage framework is a step-by-step method where students first identify their feelings (I feel...), then pair them with a respectful request (Would you please...), enabling calmer communication and clearer needs expression.
EP69 The Secret to Scaling Your Business Without Losing Its Genius with Simon Bowen
Q: And what is that key area of success that is often overlooked?
Simon argues that the missing piece is company genius, the how of delivering value, which when codified into visual models, makes the organization believable and scalable even as the founder moves away from frontline sales.
EP73 Finding Flow: Nervous System Regulation for Everyday Life with Anna Brooks
Q: I'm super curious to know if you were able to whisper in the ears of every person on the planet about their nervous system, what is it that you would love to whisper in everyone's ear?
I would invite everyone to tune in to their nervous system, notice how they feel inside and around them, and take a long, slow breath to create a state change, followed by recognizing and accepting what they're feeling without forcing immediate change.
EP67 How Incentive-Based Marketing Adds Billions in Revenue with John Dwyer
Q: Can you share a standout example that illustrates how incentives changed a campaign's trajectory?
One standout example involved swapping a home loan offer for a free vacation, which not only boosted loan uptake but also kept attention away from interest rates for years, illustrating how a strong incentive can redefine a product's perceived value.
EP67 How Incentive-Based Marketing Adds Billions in Revenue with John Dwyer
Q: What is the concept of incentive-based marketing and its relationship to direct response marketing?
Incentive-based marketing uses rewards to shift focus away from price, aligning the incentive with the audience to create stronger engagement and higher margins; when paired with direct response principles, it amplifies the call to action and measurability without sacrificing brand integrity.

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The show centers on high‑level leadership, organizational change, and personal development, often anchored in practical frameworks and real-world experiences. Episodes feature CEOs, founders, HR and culture leaders, coaches, and specialists who share actionable strategies on change management, leadership development, communication, and how AI and technology reshape work. A standout is the blend of storytelling, structured methodologies, and guest diversity, with sponsors woven into the leadership conversation to illustrate practical outcomes. Listeners get accessible, battle-tested insights—ranging from navigating mergers and culture shifts to boundary setting, resilience, and building scalable organizations—that are likely to appeal to exe... more

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