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ChangeMaker Collective Podcast
Tagline: Become a Future-Ready Leader™ & ChangeMaker
Welcome to the ChangeMaker Collective Podcast, a show for people who want to lead with impact in work and in life.
Hosted by Leigh Mitchell, this podcast brings together voices from all walks of life — educators, coaches, community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people making a difference. Together, we explore how to lead in real, human ways — especially in a world that’s changing fast and often feels overwhelming.
We cover topics such as:
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Leading with emotional intelligence
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Turning setbacks into strength
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Creating safe, inclusive spaces
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Preventing burnout and promoting well-being as a ChangeMaker and Future-Ready Leader
This is a space for deep conversations, practical insights, and real stories — without the fluff. Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or already guiding others, you’ll find inspiration, tools, and community here.
You don’t have to be perfect to lead. You just have to be real.
Join the ChangeMaker Collective — and grow into the Future-Ready Leader™ you’re meant to be.
Want to Go Deeper?
If you’re ready to lead with more clarity, care, and confidence, explore our Future-Ready Leader™ programs.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your impact, these programs are designed to support you with practical tools, a like-minded community, and purpose-driven leadership training. You’ll learn how to lead in ways that are emotionally aware, socially conscious, and built for the future.
Explore the programs: changemakerco.org/become-a-future-ready-leader
Your leadership matters — let’s build it together.
Let’s Connect and Create Change Together
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Email: leigh@leighmitchell.ca
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Website: changemakerco.org
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitchellleigh
About the Host – Leigh Mitchell
Leigh Mitchell is the creator of the Future-Ready Leader™ framework, a trainer, facilitator, podcaster, and recognized DEI advocate. Her work focuses on inclusive leadership, career development, personal branding, mental health, and building equitable spaces across sectors.
Leigh teaches DEI, leadership, business, marketing, branding, and mental health at institutions including York University. Her work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, CTV, and The Wall Street Journal, and she’s collaborated with Microsoft, TD, and TELUS. She was recognized as a DEI ChangeMaker by Statistics Canada.
With a background in recreation programming, business, and marketing, Leigh brings a unique blend of community knowledge and strategic insight to her work. She offers both online and in-person workshops tailored for schools, nonprofits, corporate teams, and small businesses — all designed to meet diverse learning styles and age groups. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid, DEI facilitation, and a wide range of inclusive leadership practices.
Workshop & Training Areas
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DEI and inclusive leadership
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Business development and entrepreneurship
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Marketing strategy and education
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Mental health and mindfulness
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Personal branding and career coaching
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Work-life balance and burnout prevention
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Gender equity, SEL, and empowerment
Certifications
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Mental Health First Aid Certified
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Leading with Generative AI
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Inclusive Analytics Techniques
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Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation
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Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation
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Gender Analytics for Innovation
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Ethical Leadership: Giving Voice to Values
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Comfortable Race Conversations
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization
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Keep Girls in Sport (Respect in Sport/Jumpstart)
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Anti-Racism in Coaching
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Gender-Based Violence in Sport
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Mental Health in Sport
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NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
