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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

By: Simon Kardynal
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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, hosted by Simon Kardynal, is a leadership-themed podcast for emerging leaders across all professions to help navigate those intricate moments while leading from the front. In this podcast, expert guests speak about their triumphs, their mistakes, and how they have learned and grown from their experiences.


Each episode offers advice, inspiration, and practical tools to help leaders as they lead 'from the trenches'.


Throughout the series, Simon uses personal and professional experiences and connections gained through 29 plus years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Senior Non-Commissioned Member, a Master of Arts in Leadership, and his experience within a private sector company.


Trench Leadership offers frank and honest conversations with leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions to talk about the ever-present challenges in a dynamic and ever-evolving world.

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Episodes
  • E117 - Being a Flexible Leader featuring Ian L. Paterson, Eh!
    Jun 16 2025

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    In this episode, we dive into the concept of flexible leadership with Ian L. Paterson, a seasoned leader and expert in organizational dynamics. Ian shares insights on how adaptability in leadership not only fosters a resilient team culture but also drives innovation and success in a rapidly changing environment.

    Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership flexibility and empower your team.

    Support the show

    Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

    Connect to Trench Leadership:
    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
    Trench Leadership Website:
    www.trenchleadership.ca
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


    Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

    Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future.

    If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at simonk@trenchleadership.ca to connect and share your ideas.

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    37 mins
  • The Leadership Lightning Round - Being a Thoughtful Leader with Ian L. Paterson, Eh!
    Jun 5 2025

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    Support the show

    Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

    Connect to Trench Leadership:
    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
    Trench Leadership Website:
    www.trenchleadership.ca
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


    Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

    Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future.

    If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at simonk@trenchleadership.ca to connect and share your ideas.

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    4 mins
  • E116 – I’ve Made it, Now What? featuring Tami Reiss
    Jun 2 2025

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    What happens after you've "made it" to that coveted leadership position?

    This question haunts many emerging leaders who suddenly find themselves at a plateau, uncertain about their next move. Product Leader Coach Tami Reiss brings refreshing clarity to this leadership conundrum, offering a powerful framework that can transform how you approach your career journey. Having navigated from physical therapist aspirant to nonprofit consultant to tech company CEO by age 33, Tami understands firsthand the complexities of charting an authentic leadership path.

    At the heart of her approach are three deceptively simple questions that can help you navigate any career crossroads: Where do you want to go? Where are you now? And what should you do next? These questions shift your focus from merely reacting to opportunities to thoughtfully considering how each move aligns with your deeper goals and values. As Tami explains, we typically waste energy on feasibility questions (Can I do this?) when we should be asking valuability questions (Does this move me toward my goals?).

    Through practical exercises like mapping your "perfect day" and seeking honest feedback from those who know you best, you can gain the clarity needed to make decisions that align with your authentic self. Her refreshing perspective reminds us that with careers spanning 40-50 years, there's always time to pivot, learn, and grow in new directions.

    Tami’s Episode Links:

    1. LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn

    2. Website: tamireiss.com

    Tami’s Recommended Book/Movie/Podcast List:

    Movies:

    1. A Bug's Life

    2. Good Will Hunting

    3. Forest Gump

    Podcasts:

    1. This is Product Management

    2. Rocketship.fm

    3. Freakonomics Radio

    Books:

    1. Inspired + Empowered by Marty Cagan

    2. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

    3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

    Support the show

    Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.

    Connect to Trench Leadership:
    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowA
    Trench Leadership Website:
    www.trenchleadership.ca
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=true


    Are you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.

    Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future.

    If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at simonk@trenchleadership.ca to connect and share your ideas.

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    46 mins
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