The UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
UNBLOCKED | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots by Whitney and Greg Boyd 37 episodes Nov 5, 2026
Greg and Whitney Boyd host a podcast about finding clarity in career paths and making intentional career pivots. Every other Thursday they share conversations with people who realized something needed to change, made bold moves, and built more aligned lives. The show also includes the hosts' own stories about leaving autopilot behind and living with intention. It is part of their UNBLOCK Yourself program and the Waypoint Intentional Living Retreat.
Episodes
Take Your Shot: Jake Gold & The Tragically Hip
If you're Canadian, there's a pretty good chance The Tragically Hip have been part of your life in some way. Their music has become part of Canada's identity, connecting generations of fans across the country.In this episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, Greg sits down with Jake Gold, longtime manager of The Tragically Hip and one of the most influential figures in Canadian music.With more than
Defang Your Fear: Rethinking Failure with Eric & Eli from Speaker Labs
Back in 2019, when we were colleagues (long before we were married!), we took a public speaking course with Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, co-founders of Speaker Labs. To this day, we consider it the best corporate training we've ever experienced. And we've done a LOT of corporate training over the years.What we didn't realize at the time was just how much that experience would influence our l
Do Big Things. Stay Positive. Be F*cking Relentless.
We’re fresh off our second annual Waypoint Retreat, and for this episode, it’s just the two of us.While Waypoint is where the conversation starts, this isn’t really an episode about the retreat. We’re using it as a bit of a case study for what happens when you decide to do a big thing before you fully know how you’re going to pull it off.We get into three things:Do big things. You don’t know what
From Mabel’s Labels to Mentoring Founders with Tricia Mumby
Tricia Mumby has spent more than 20 years building businesses, studying customers and figuring out what actually makes people buy.She co-founded Mabel’s Labels in 2003 with three friends, starting with one leased piece of equipment, a tiny budget and a simple idea: create labels that could actually survive kids, daycare, dishwashers and laundry.What started in a basement grew into an eight-figure
Jim Moss on Reinvention, Trust and the Physics of Care
Jim Moss spent more than a decade playing professional hockey and lacrosse, represented Team Canada, captained teams at nearly every level he played, and built much of his life and identity around being an athlete.In 2009, Jim developed Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition that attacked his nervous system. His athletic career came to an abrupt end, and he found himself facing a ver
Lessons From What To Make Of A Life by Jim Collins
If you’ve listened to the podcast lately, you’ve probably heard us mention What to Make of a Life by Jim Collins.We’ve talked about this book A LOT. Or, more accurately, Greg has talked about this book a lot. So we figured it was finally time to dedicate an episode to it.In this conversation, we unpack three of the biggest ideas from the book: cliffs, fog, and encodings.We start with cliffs. The m
Luke Anderson on Mountain Biking, Choice and Building an Accessible World
Long before he was the co-founder of StopGap, Luke Anderson was the guy at Boyd Sports blasting Nirvana from the back of the shop, the cool older employee at the store owned by Greg’s dad, and someone who inspired a young Greg to get on a mountain bike in the first place.This episode is as much a reunion as it is an interview.In 2011, that choice helped lead to the creation of StopGap, an organiza
Nancy Corcoran: Building Whispering Springs and Turning Pain Into Purpose
Nancy Corcoran has never been afraid to chase an adventure.Years ago, she and her husband John sold their dream home, bought a sailboat, and spent the next twelve years splitting their time between the Bahamas and a 200-acre property in rural Ontario. That property would eventually become Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat, one of Canada's most unique glamping destinations and the place where w
Brie Pointer on Joy, Grief & Living in Colour
Brie Pointer is one of those people who lights up every room she walks into.She's an independent designer, illustrator, farmer, and community builder living in the Waterloo Region. She's also one of the most authentically joyful people we've ever met.At first glance, this conversation starts with colour. Why Brie wears it. Why it matters. And why embracing who you truly are can give other people p
Identity, Recovery & the Long Game with Kyle Ferrigan
Kyle Ferrigan spends his days helping everyone from professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, CFL, and MLS to weekend warriors and active families recover from injury and get back to doing what they love.But this conversation goes far beyond physiotherapy.We talk about setbacks, identity, resilience, and what happens when life forces you to slow down. Kyle shares the story of failing his national phy
Building Big Dreams with Drew & Sarah
What happens when two ambitious entrepreneurs fall in love, start a family, and build separate businesses at the same time?In this episode, we sit down with Drew and Sarah (Matton) Butterworth to talk about entrepreneurship, marriage, parenthood, intentional living, and pursuing work you love.Drew is the founder of goodvibes juice co., Ontario's fastest-growing cold-pressed juice brands. After lea
Dr. Rebecca Sutherns: You’re Probably Not Stuck
We chatted with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns: speaker, strategist, facilitator, executive coach, bestselling author, and one of the wisest voices we’ve heard on the topic of navigating change.For more than 25 years, Rebecca has helped leaders and organizations move through uncertainty, transitions, and reinvention. But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy.We talk about parenting, adaptabili
Ahmed Moneka: From Baghdad to Bobcaygeon
In this unforgettable conversation, we sit down with Ahmed Moneka: Iraqi Canadian actor, musician, playwright, activist, and co writer of the beautiful new musical It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken — an original story set to the timeless music of The Tragically Hip.Ahmed shares his incredible story of growing up in Baghdad and starring as a gay man in a film that was highly controversial in Ira
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Try Hard by Max Kerman
Just when you thought our book series was wrapped… we drop ONE more 😄Greg goes solo for the very first time to break down Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress by Max Kerman. For anyone living under a rock (HA!), Max is the frontman of Arkells… and this book is such a cool mix of real stories, creative thinking, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful over time.This episode is
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Why Are We Here by Jennifer Moss
We’re wrapping up our Books That Shaped Us series with a special one… Why Are We Here by Jennifer Moss — someone we know, respect, and have actually had on the podcast before (you’ll find that episode linked below).This book is a big one. Not in size, but in depth. It’s packed with research, real-world examples, and a ton of insight into what’s actually going on in today’s workplace. And more impo
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Essentialism by Greg McKeown
We’re on episode 4 of 5 in our book series, and this week we’re diving into Essentialism by Greg McKeown.This book is all about cutting through the noise and getting clear on what’s actually ESSENTIAL and worth your time and energy.In this episode, we talk through the books three core parts and how they actually show up in real life:ExploreFiguring out what you should actually be spending your tim
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from Strong Ground by Brené Brown
We’re on book 3 of 5 in our book series. This week we cover Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown.At the heart of this book is a simple idea:You can’t build something strong on a broken foundation.In this conversation, we unpack what it actually means to build that foundation. Not just in leadership, but in life
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
Our book series continues with The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.The book draws from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and centers on a simple idea. The obstacles we face in life are not just things to get around. Often, they’re the path forward.In this episode, we break down the core ideas from the book. We talk about why the way we perceive obstacles matters more than the obstacle itself,
Books That Shaped Us: Lessons from The Third Door by Alex Banayan
Welcome to Season 2 of the UNBLOCK Yourself podcast.To kick things off this season, we’re trying something new. We’re diving into a handful of books that shaped our thinking this past year and pulling out the ideas that actually stuck with us.Think of it as the conversation after you finish a great book. The big takeaways. The ideas we kept circling back to days later.If you’ve ever had a growing
Six Seven Moments From 2025: Season One Finale | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
This is our last episode of season one. Instead of an interview, it is just the two of us reflecting on our first year building Vienna Waits and looking back on the moments from 2025 that really stood out.Since we are clearly very cool parents, we are jumping on the Six Seven trend and sharing six or seven moments from the year. We each came with our own list and did not compare notes ahead
Podcasting, Marketing and UNBLOCKED Freedom with Jon Nordström | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
We met Jon on a dock in Northern Ontario this past summer. He was here on holiday with his family from Sweden… and it turns out Jon is a big deal in Sweden (although we learned that from a mutual friend… Jon is much too humble to admit that). He runs the biggest supporter podcast for Malmö FF, has regular appearances on TV and YouTube, and has a deep marketing background that makes him one of thos
Sales, Science & UNBLOCKED Conviction with David Priemer | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
David Priemer is the Founder and Chief Sales Scientist of Cerebral Selling and is often called the “Sales Professor” for his unique blend of science, empathy, and storytelling. His approaches to sales and leadership have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Sell the Way You Buy and The Sales Leader They Need,
Art, Ambition and UNBLOCKED Legacy | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
Alex Mustakas built one of Canada’s most successful theatre companies from a single small-town stage in Drayton, Ontario. He’s an actor, theatre director, and the Founder and CEO of Drayton Entertainment which is a not-for-profit that’s now home to seven theatres, hundreds of artists and staff, and some of the absolute best live performances in the country.In this episode, Alex shares his journey
Partnerships, Montana and UNBLOCKED Harmony with Sam Yarborough | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Yarborough (former Chief Growth Officer, partnerships and GTM leader, podcast host, and co-founder of Arcadia) for a conversation about courage, harmony and building something meaningful with the person you love.After years in the SaaS world leading partnership strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem, Sam had what many would call a dream career (big title, bi
What We’re Built On: Gratitude + The Power of Pause | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode, we dive into another one of the core values that shapes Vienna Waits: gratitude.Fresh off hosting our first-ever Waypoint Retreat, we reflect on the experience, the lessons we learned, and the deep sense of appreciation that continues to ripple from it. We talk about how gratitude shows up as both a feeling and a practice, how it connects to our Pause, Prioritize, and Pursue frame
Storytelling, Patience, and UNBLOCKED Impact with Hilary Gauld | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning photographer, storyteller, and community builder Hilary Gauld for a conversation about creativity, advocacy, patience, and the power of images to change how we see ourselves and each other.Hilary’s journey didn’t begin with a lifelong dream to become a photographer. After a corporate career and raising young kids, a series of circumstances nudged her
Healing, Reciprocity, and UNBLOCKED Compassion with Glenn Pascoe | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
Today we are sitting down with Glenn Pascoe, founder of One4Another, a Canadian charity that provides life changing surgeries for children in Uganda. What began with helping six kids has grown into a hospital that has facilitated over 3500 surgeries since 2012 with 573 in 2024 alone.But Glenn’s story is not about swooping in to save children. It is about how his own struggles including divorce, de
What We’re Built On: Adventure + The Courage To Try | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
It is just us again, Whitney and Greg, back with another “What We’re Built On” conversation where we dive into the values that sit at the core of Vienna Waits. This time, we are talking about adventure.Adventure is one of those words that can mean a lot of things: booking a retreat before you have ever even been to one, hopping on a plane to somewhere new, or simply saying yes to the unknown. For
Burnout, Values, and UNBLOCKED Hope with Jennifer Moss: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode, we chat with award winning author, speaker, and workplace culture expert Jennifer Moss for a conversation about burnout, resilience, hope, and the realities of building a career and a life on your own terms.From her early days in journalism and PR to founding a tech company with her husband Jim Moss, Jen shares the winding path that led her to become a globally recognized voice on
Serendipity, Movement and UNBLOCKED Flow with Bobby Alu: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode, Greg sits down with Australian singer, songwriter, and musician Bobby Alu for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, movement, rest, and what it really takes to stay in flow. From touring the world to trusting his gut and going solo, Bobby shares how he’s built a life around rhythm—onstage and off.Bobby's music is known for capturing the feeling of your favorite drink at su
Hard-Hits, Resilience, and UNBLOCKED Heroic Mindset: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
If you want a real-life example of post-traumatic growth, Ben Fanelli’s story is it. Greg has been on a mission to crack the code on how people turn the worst moments into the best chapters, and Ben might just be the blueprint. We’re talking about a hockey player who went through trauma you wouldn’t wish on anyone, and somehow turned it into something bigger, better, and more meaningful than the “
What We’re Built On: Resilience + Ways We’ve Tripped Up | Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
It’s just us this week—Whitney and Greg—pulling back the curtain and kicking off a new kind of episode you’ll hear from time to time on the podcast. In between our guest conversations, we’ll be dropping these “core value” episodes where we dive into one of the six values at the heart of Vienna Waits.This time, we’re talking about resilience. We share what resilience really means to us, why it’s so
Belonging, Service, and UNBLOCKED Leadership: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
What happens when the person who is supposed to hold it all together is quietly falling apart?In this episode, Greg and Whitney talk with John Neufeld, Executive Director at House of Friendship, about what it means to lead through heartbreak, show up for others in hard times, and stay grounded in purpose when life feels anything but stable.John shares how his early experience as an immigrant — fee
Self-Worth, the Human Experience and UNBLOCKED Courage: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we sit down with our long-time friend and leadership coach, Natalie Dumond. Natalie is a certified Dare to Lead facilitator, speaker, and the creator of The Worthy Project, a transformational coaching program for women.Natalie shares how she walked away from a successful HR career to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. A calling filled with courage,
Sobriety, Loss, and UNBLOCKED Creativity: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
Every other Thursday, we talk to people who got UNBLOCKED. You'll hear stories about finding clarity, career paths, career pivots and living with intention. Our guests tell us how they realized something had to change, made bold moves, and built lives that feel more aligned, more alive, and more intentional. We’ll share some of our own stories, too, because we’re right here, figuring it out like e
Purpose, Loss, and UNBLOCKED Reinvention: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
In this episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast, we continue sharing the stories behind your hosts, Greg and Whitney.Today, Greg shares his journey — from building a life that looked perfect on the outside, to navigating unimaginable loss, and ultimately stepping fully into a life of intention and purpose.Through the highs of career success and the depths of personal tragedy, Greg found himself fa
Hard Lessons, New Beginnings, and UNBLOCKED Confidence: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
Welcome to the very first episode of the UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast.We are kicking things off by sharing a little more about who we are, where we have been, and why we care so much about helping people live and work with more intention.In this episode, Greg interviews Whitney about her journey — growing up with a lot of change and challenge, building a career as a young single mom, and spending year
The UNBLOCK Yourself Podcast: Finding Clarity in Career Paths and Career Pivots
We are Greg and Whitney Boyd, creators of the UNBLOCK Yourself program and podcast, and the Waypoint Intentional Living Retreat. We’re also former corporate world hustlers who believe life is way too short to live on autopilot.We think it is wild that people are not sprinting toward work and lives that actually light them up. But we get it. We’ve been there too. Most people are stuck or at least f
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