In this episode, Franco interviews family business advisor and co-author of The Quest for Legitimacy, Russ Haworth, who shares insights from his work with family businesses and the rising generation. They discuss the importance of understanding family dynamics, the quest for legitimacy, and the emotional aspects of succession planning. Russ emphasizes the need for individuals to explore their identity and purpose while navigating the complexities of family businesses. The conversation highlights the shift towards recognizing emotional needs in business relationships and the significance of connection within families.

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In this episode of Safe Space, host Francesco Lombardo engages with Agathe Holowatinc, Founder of FUELLED, to explore the significance of nutritional traditions and their impact on health and behavior. They discuss practical steps for making healthier food choices, the rise of food allergies, and the importance of understanding food values. Agatha shares insights on how to empower oneself to make better dietary decisions and offers advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while honoring family traditions.

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Guest Bio:

Agathe Regina Holowatinc, BA, MLIS, INHC (she/her) (pronounced Agatha)

Agathe Holowatinc is Founder and Director at FUELLED Ultimate Health & Nutrition Ltd., a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Consultant, professional researcher, published author, former private chef, healthy cooking masterclass instructor & Ayurveda enthusiast. She is on a mission to get high performance professionals energized and optimised so that they can bring their absolute best presence, productivity and performance to the companies they work for and also bring the best of themselves to all other aspects of their lives. Agathe is obsessed with human potential and performance and specialises in high-impact, nutrient-loaded, high performance nutrition, preventative health, "Food as Medicine,” cellular health and holistic (“Whole Life”) approaches to elevating your life! Agathe truly believes that vibrant health is our BIRTHRIGHT and she has dedicated her life to helping people achieve just that. Her nutrition coaching and consulting services are ideal for high performance professionals (men and women) who want to enhance their energy and feel powered up and limitless, day in and day out. She brings bold and innovative workplace wellness sessions to companies and also works 1:1 with private clients from around the world.

Website: www.fuelledlife.com

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In this episode of Safe Space, host Francesco Lombardo speaks with John Michael Elder, a third-generation family business member, about the complexities of navigating family dynamics, wealth, and emotional intelligence within a family business. John Michael shares his journey of marrying into a business family, the challenges of understanding wealth, and the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering a supportive family culture. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, introspection, and the balance between leveraging wealth and addressing feelings of inadequacy.

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ORIGINALLY AIRED OCTOBER 8, 2020

We had the pleasure of hosting Renuka Baron, an internationally renowned executive coach and expert in personal and professional transformation on the Safe Space podcast back in October 2020. To this day it remains one of our top episodes. Renuka shared how she empowers individuals and organizations to embrace authentic, soul-driven leadership. Her insights on overcoming limiting beliefs and unlocking true potential were truly inspiring.

Don't miss this episode!

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In this episode, Christian Busch, author of The Serendipity Mindeset, explains the concept of serendipity and its importance in personal and professional contexts. He shares his journey from a troubled youth to a successful author and academic, emphasizing the role of connecting ideas and people. The conversation explores how to cultivate serendipity through trust, psychological safety, and vulnerability, particularly in family businesses. Busch provides practical advice on overcoming self-limiting beliefs and fostering meaningful connections, ultimately advocating for a mindset that embraces uncertainty as a source of joy and opportunity.

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How do you create clear communication channels when your work and family life are intertwined?

Join me for my conversation with Veritage coach, BJ Radomski where we discuss the importance of understanding oneself in order to understand another. Together, we explore the impact of clear communication on family business decision-making and how the support of an external coach can help to prevent any blockages.

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In this episode of Safe Space, host Franco Lombardo speaks with Gillian Stein, former CEO of Henry's, Canada’s largest independent digital imaging retailer, about her emotional journey of selling her family business. Gillian shares her experience of identity loss, the grieving process, and the challenges of transitioning from operations to ownership. The conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, finding new passions, and the emotional complexities involved in succession planning. Gillian emphasizes the need for flexibility and an open mind in navigating the unpredictable nature of family business dynamics.

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Veritage CEO Franco Lombardo was recently a guest on the "Smart Wealth™ with Thane Stenner" podcast where they covered a number of pertinent topics from the emotional side of family business. Franco explains that by asking his clients the questions they’ve been avoiding asking themselves, they can begin to better understand their relationship to money, why they behave the way they do with it and how they can then choose their behavior. The discussion then covers why the human capital asset class should be the next investment focus of business families in order to prepare all generations for a smooth wealth transition.

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