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🌟 "Navigating Career Choices and Embracing Change with Lisa Taylor" 🌟

Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 5! In this episode, host Allan Dale sits down with Lisa Taylor, Founder and CEO of Challenge Factory, for an inspiring conversation about career transitions, the future of work, and the power of slowing down to reflect. From growing up in Mississauga to leading a global consulting firm, Lisa shares her fascinating journey, lessons learned, and her vision for how we can reshape the way we work and live.

Discover how a bold career shift launched Lisa into the forefront of the talent revolution, her insights on using AI responsibly, and why lifelong career development matters now more than ever. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or just navigating your next step, Lisa’s wisdom and stories are sure to resonate.

📚 Don’t miss Lisa’s game-changing book: The Talent Revolution: Longevity and the Future of Work – a guide for leaders shaping a dynamic workforce.

💡 Key Takeaways:

The power of mentorship and community
Career test drives and real-world experimentation
The evolving workforce and intergenerational collaboration
Using AI to challenge yourself, not make life easier
The importance of pace in leadership and decision-making
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📖 Lisa’s Book: University of Toronto Press
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Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 5
0:11 - Introducing Lisa Taylor: A career-changing connection
0:48 - Lisa’s background: Growing up in Mississauga, Ontario
2:17 - The influence of volunteering and community on Lisa’s childhood
3:27 - Family dynamics: Mom’s business and the entrepreneurial spirit
6:12 - Academic journey: From political studies to business strategy
10:02 - The impact of mentorship during university
13:11 - First job challenges: From public policy to tech consulting
17:33 - Embracing unexpected career paths and staying curious
21:04 - Importance of team and support systems in early career growth
26:03 - Transitioning to entrepreneurship: The birth of Challenge Factory
30:56 - Career test drives: Helping clients explore new paths
37:28 - Challenge Factory today: Research, consulting, and global impact
40:45 - Exploring AI and its potential for workplace innovation
46:00 - Lessons from the early internet revolution applied to AI
47:08 - Lisa’s book: The Talent Revolution and its enduring relevance
50:58 - Breaking myths about older workers in the workforce
56:03 - Reflecting on Gale Force Wins' origins and Lisa’s influence
57:32 - The rise of small businesses and their impact on the economy
59:01 - Lisa’s advice: The importance of pace in decision-making
1:00:02 - Closing reflections and the need for more leaders like Lisa

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