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In this solo episode, Tim Windsor introduces a powerful idea he calls the “Switch” and shows how changing context can instantly unlock clarity, courage, and decisive action. Through a gut-punch coaching story and sharp neuroscience insights, Tim challenges the way we habitually frame problems, opportunities, and people. He explores why our brains cling to familiar narratives, how cognitive entrapment keeps us looping, and why switching the frame will disrupt autopilot thinking and reignite agency, creativity, and momentum. This episode equips listeners with a practical, memorable framework called the SWITCH Framework: Shift, Wake, Invert, Trigger, Challenge, and Hold. You will walk away with concrete questions you can use on yourself and others, clear signals for when it is time to switch perspective, and bold challenges to stop trading clarity for comfort. Expect to be challenged to confront what you have been excusing, to see risk and possibility differently, and to practice holding discomfort long enough for wisdom to emerge. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 10

When generous hearts collide, something electric happens. Something you can feel before you even understand it. This episode uncorks that energy with Tim's long-time friend and bridge builder, Harmon Parker, the founder of Bridging the Gap Africa. It is an inspiring conversation about what generosity becomes when it stops being a solo act and turns into a collision of passion, purpose and courage. Harmon tells stories that shake you awake, from hippos reacting in a massive chain reaction to communities offering gifts that cut you right to the soul. This episode is not just about giving. It is about connection, calling and the kind of chemistry that only ignites when two or more generous hearts move toward the same purpose. Join the conversation and discover how Harmon and Suzanne Sullivan (Tim spoke with Suzanne on EP # 195 entitled “When GENEROSITY SEEMS HARD”) found each other again after years apart, and how their shared intention is multiplying bridges, impact, and hope across East Africa. You will hear about the unmistakable signs of a generous heart, the spark in someone’s eyes, the pull toward purpose, and the willingness to say yes long before they understand the cost. The challenge: generous intention means nothing until it becomes generous action. It can be a slingshot-sized action; one small stone, one simple yes. When that tiny spark collides with another, a movement begins. The world changes. Not someday. Today. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 3

In this raw, spirited, and profoundly human conversation, Tim Windsor and Suzanne Taylor-King crack open the truth about flourishing in a world obsessed with appearing successful rather than becoming whole. Suzanne takes us on a journey through eudaimonology, Stoic philosophy, positive psychology, entrepreneurship, inner demons, inner “diamons,” and the audacity required to grow. The episode pulls no punches, provoking listeners to confront their distractions, their self-deception, and their fear of owning both their brilliance and their limitations. Together, Tim and Suzanne explore why flourishing is not about chasing happiness, polishing perfection, or pretending you have it all figured out. It is about radical self-honesty, embracing the flaws we hide, and admitting what we are and are not meant to do. Listeners will walk away with a powerful reminder: the path to flourishing begins by turning inward long before you try to succeed outwardly. Suzanne’s story of wrestling with imposter syndrome, owning her strengths and weaknesses, and expressing her creativity unapologetically, including through her wildly clever persona, Evelyn, becomes a living demonstration of her philosophy. She challenges us to drop the armour, stop performing, and build a life and business that emerges from authenticity, not expectation. Tim pushes the conversation further, provoking listeners to confront the parts of themselves they have caged, silenced, or sanitized for the world’s approval. This episode not only inspires, but it also provokes. It asks listeners to examine the voices inside them, to question the “oughts” and “shoulds” that still shape their choices, and to dare to bloom rather than blend in. The challenge is clear: step into the work of becoming the truest version of yourself, because flourishing is not accidental; it is intentional, courageous, and often uncomfortable. Yet it is the most important work any of us will ever do. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 26

What if the life you're building isn’t meant to be a straight line, but a score, composed piece by piece, passion by passion, risk by risk? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with the unmistakably real and refreshingly honest Sean Frost, a man who refuses to live a single-note existence. Home builder. Real estate broker. Music producer. Talent manager. Community contributor. Husband. Father. Legacy-maker. Sean isn’t chasing the hustle; he’s challenging the entire idea of it, and he’ll provoke you to rethink what you’re chasing, why you’re chasing it, and what it’s costing you along the way. This episode uncorks a journey that starts with humble beginnings, morphs into unexpected opportunities, and explodes into a multi-hyphen life rooted in passion, purpose, and love. Sean talks openly about anxiety, depression, joy, creative hunger, the grind behind “success,” and the surprising truth that even the most accomplished people walk into rooms feeling uncertain and figuring out where they fit. You’ll hear how music shaped him, how real estate saved him, how family fuels him, and how legacy has become his driving force, not as an abstract idea of tomorrow, but as a lived commitment to uplift others today. And here's the provocation: where in your life are you talking yourself out of the very thing that could fulfil you? Where are you choosing safety when conviction is calling? Sean challenges all of us, including Tim, to stop romanticizing the hustle and start activating the life we want. Listening to this episode won’t just inspire you; it’ll unsettle you in the best possible way. It’ll push you to pick up the pen, the hammer, the instrument, the idea—whatever your “thing” is—and begin composing the song your life was meant to sound like. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 19

What if the answers you’ve been chasing aren’t hiding in more hustle, more data, or another “proven framework” — but in the shadows, symbols, and stories you’ve been trained to dismiss? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor muses with Jungian-rooted psychotherapist (and long-time friend) Lenore Walker as they wander into “the third way”, a mysterious and elegant alternative to our usual binary, fix-it-fast approach to life’s messes and clusterfucks. Instead of reaching for the obvious solutions, Lenore invites you into a realm shaped by myth, fairy tale, intuition, dreams, and the kind of waiting that enlarges you, rather than enslaves you. Together, Tim and Lenore explore why our culture worships intellect, speed, and certainty, and how that devotion quietly starves our instinct, emotion, and imagination. They unpack the Indigenous wisdom about not rushing purpose, the power of dreams (including nightmares) as messengers, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the thing you’re trying to slay is your ally in disguise. Along the way, they weave in wisdom from sacred texts, The Lord of the Rings, Wicked, and the “treasures of the darkness,” challenging you to consider that the most uncommodified, honest path forward might be the one you can’t yet explain, control, or justify on a spreadsheet. Listeners who lean in will discover why obvious options often keep us stuck; they’ll see waiting in an entirely new light, not as weakness, but as the doorway to intuition and genuine wisdom. They’ll reclaim the imaginative, instinctive parts of themselves that modern life suppresses and re-evaluate their perceived flaws or “enemies” as possible guides in disguise. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 13

This UNCORKED conversation with Tim Windsor and international development leader Suzanne Sullivan goes straight to a brutal question: what happens to our generosity when life gets hard? From bombed-out streets in Iraq to washed-out footbridges in rural Kenya to shrinking retirement accounts in North America, Suzanne has lived on both sides of crisis, and she argues that generosity is not a luxury for the comfortable but a lifeline in the chaos. Together, Tim and Suzanna unpack how hardship tempts us to hoard, control, and clench our fists and why choosing to live open-handed in those moments can strengthen us, restore our joy, and multiply our impact far beyond money. Listeners will be challenged to examine the real source of their generosity: is it ego, guilt, duty, or love? Suzanne and Tim delve into uncomfortable territory, discussing honestly the act of giving to “get rid” of people, the desire to protect their shrinking net worth, and the tension between providing for their families and caring about someone else’s kids and grandkids. You’ll hear stories of bridges built by BRIDGING THE GAP AFRICA in Kenya so kids can get to school, and mothers can cross raging rivers safely, and the surprising way Suzanne’s own professional “zeroing out” opened a door to more meaningful work. This conversation is a call to practise generosity as a daily discipline through presence, listening, hospitality, and small, concrete choices, especially when it feels least practical. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll be generous when things settle down,” this episode will mess with you, in the best way. You’ll walk away asking: Who do I want to be and how do I want to be remembered? Am I living clenched-fist or open-handed? And what would it look like to choose generosity today, in my neighbourhood, my workplace, my bank account, and my world? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 5

What if your worth had nothing to do with what you produce, achieve, or check off a list? In this raw and revealing UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Gordon D. Melville—known as The Vault—to challenge one of the most dangerous lies of modern culture: “I am what I do.” Together they peel back the layers of identity, worth, and validation to uncover a truth that most of us have forgotten—your value doesn’t come from what you achieve, but from who you already are. This episode isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about rediscovering your I am list. As you listen, you’ll find yourself confronting the exhausting chase for validation—the endless pursuit of more; more money, more recognition, more success—and realize that the fulfilment you’ve been chasing is already sitting quietly within you. Gordon’s concept of “worth wells” will make you rethink where you draw your validation from and why so many of us look outside ourselves for what only we can give. Through stories of athletes, leaders, and his own life lessons, Gordon invites you to stop striving to become something and instead start remembering who you already are. This conversation is more than inspiration—it’s an invitation to live differently. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of alignment, a deeper awareness of your intrinsic worth, and a few unsettling but liberating questions that can change how you see yourself, your work, and your legacy. Listen in—and dare to be, not just do. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 30

What if the things you call impossible are simply waiting for you to remember who you once were before the world told you what you couldn’t do? In this bold and mind-twisting episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast , Tim Windsor cracks open a wild truth — before you were born, you breathed in water. That’s right. You lived, thrived, and grew in an environment that would kill you now. You didn’t just survive the impossible; it was your normal . And somewhere along the way, you forgot that impossibility used to be your reality. Through storytelling, neuroscience, and raw challenge, Tim takes you deep into the tension between safety and growth. He exposes how your brain’s addiction to comfort and predictability disguises itself as logic, whispering that your dreams are unrealistic when they’re just untested. Drawing on the strange brilliance of a diving bell spider that learned to breathe underwater, he reminds you that thriving in unnatural places isn’t madness — it’s evolution. What if the “impossible” things in your life — the book you won’t write, the conversation you won’t start, the change you keep delaying — are just waiting for you to step into a new environment and take your first terrifying, necessary breath? This isn’t a soft motivational message — it’s a challenge. A challenge to identify the goals you’ve drowned beneath fear, to stretch your comfort zone until it gasps, and to visualize your success until your brain believes it’s possible. It’s a call to embrace discomfort as a sign of growth, to reframe fear as progress, and to build your own “diving bell” — a safe bubble where you explore the impossible until it becomes inevitable. Remember, you were literally born out of an impossible act — breathing in water — and maybe, just maybe, it’s time to start doing the impossible again. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 23

What if your brand isn’t what you think it is? What if every interaction — every word, tone, and experience — is a hot iron pressing into the hearts and minds of the people who encounter you, your company, or your work? In this provocative and insightful episode of The UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast , Tim Windsor uncorks a deep conversation with branding expert Sue Kirchner, founder of Brand Strong Marketing and host of The Turbo Branding Show . Together, they explore the fiery truth about branding — that it’s not about colours, logos, or clever taglines, but about the emotional heat we leave behind. Join us as Sue takes us all on a journey from her days in Motorola’s Latin American markets to her evolution as a brand strategist helping companies and leaders define, communicate, and live their brands. Through engaging stories and sharp insight, she reveals the shocking reality: you don’t own your brand — you only manage it. Your audience, employees, and customers define what your brand truly is based on their experiences with you. And if you’re not intentionally managing those experiences, someone else is writing your story for you. Key Takeaways: Branding isn’t optional — you’re always branding. Every conversation and decision leaves a mark. Great brands are built on the marriage of message and experience — and when they don’t align, trust erodes fast. Leaders are brand stewards , not just marketers. How they act, decide, and communicate shapes the organization’s promise more than any campaign ever will. Clarity is power: know who you are, who you serve, and what you’ll say no to if you want your brand — and business — to scale with strength. This episode will challenge how you see branding, leadership, and legacy. It’s not just about being remembered — it’s about deciding what you’ll be remembered for. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 13

What if the thing you planted with hope — the thing that once gave you shade, shelter, and pride — is now standing in your way?What if it’s not growing … It’s groaning? What if it’s not dying … It’s already dead, and you just haven’t admitted it yet? In this raw and thought-provoking episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast , Tim Windsor amplifies the quiet death of a Norwegian maple on his front lawn into a brutally honest meditation on growth, loss, and renewal. Through the violence of a chainsaw and the silence that follows, Tim invites you to confront the dying “trees” in your own life — the projects, relationships, habits, and beliefs that once gave life but now steal it. This isn’t a story about gardening — it’s a story about courage. The courage to admit when something’s no longer alive. The courage to cut it down. And the courage to replant — deliberately, patiently, and with purpose. With unfiltered honesty and piercing insight, Tim explores the roots of why we cling to the dead, how “shoulds” silently suffocate our growth, and what it takes to cultivate a new season of possibility. Listeners will walk away with questions that cut deep — and answers that can heal: How to audit your “root system” and identify what’s nourishing or draining you. How to know when something’s dormant versus dead. Why destruction often precedes rebirth. And how to plant new beginnings that will one day stand tall again. Our Tree Died … And: is a reflection on endings, beginnings, and the fierce, liberating beauty of growth that appears only after you let go and stop watering what’s dead. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 2

What if the problem isn’t what you’re looking at—but the lens you’re looking through? What if the frustration, limitation, or even the breakthrough in your life has less to do with your circumstances and everything to do with your perspective? That’s the raw and real truth that Tim Windsor and his wife, Pam, UNCORKED around their dining table with two remarkable creatives - Andy Wright and Claire Donnison. This wasn’t a polished studio session. Just one iPhone, one angle, one table, and four people daring to see differently. They explored art, photography, creativity, culture, neurodivergence, and the surprising ways perspective shifts can flip your life on its head. You’ll hear Andy’s journey from IT burnout to becoming a global photographer, Claire’s story of transforming shyness into a superpower of communication, and Pam’s reflections on how changing your lens changes how you see people on the margins of society. Here’s what you’ll take away if you lean in: how to reframe the ordinary so it becomes extraordinary, why gratitude for the small things resets the soul, how humour and curiosity disarm cynicism, and why risk—stepping into a new lens, a new space, or even a stranger’s story—is the only way to grow. If you’ve ever felt stuck in one frame, this conversation will dare you to tilt your head, shift the light, and see the world—and yourself—through a different lens. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 23

What do you do when the very topic that threatens all of us is also the one that divides us the most? Climate change has become a lightning rod—sparking passion, igniting debates, and often leaving us stuck in the storm. In this episode, Tim Windsor UNCORKS a bold and brutally honest conversation with climate economist Diane Osgood about a truth many avoid: this isn’t just about changing lightbulbs or using metal straws — it’s about rethinking the system we all live in and the role each of us plays in it. Diane has spent over 30 years helping Fortune 100 companies develop products and strategies that benefit people and the planet, and she doesn’t indulge in greenwashed fairy tales. Together, we grapple with the tension between the individual and the systemic—the power of daily choices and the impact of large-scale infrastructure changes—and how these forces can clash to drive meaningful change. She brings clarity, science, and reason to a topic often overwhelmed by noise and outrage, showing us how to stop being passive spectators of the problem and become active citizens on this spinning ball of dirt we all depend on. You will leave this episode equipped with practical ways to reduce your footprint without shrinking your life—from Meatless Mondays and Thankful Thursdays to Synthetic-Free Saturdays. You’ll discover how your vote, your voice, your purchases, and your partnerships can create real planetary impact—and why staying informed, staying involved, and refusing to outsource your responsibility for the air we breathe and the water we drink may be the most radical and hopeful act of all. This conversation will challenge you, provoke you, and—if you allow it—transform you. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 16

What if the only quality that distinguishes those who live boldly and freely from those who just exist isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck—but bravery? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Marine Corps veteran and bravery researcher Jill Schulman to uncover the raw truth: bravery isn’t about being fearless or reckless. It’s about taking deliberate, voluntary steps into the unknown while fear is still screaming in your ear. Together, we dismantle the cultural obsession with comfort, explore how fear quietly influences decisions in boardrooms and families, and delve into the paradox that bravery is not optional—it’s oxygen. You’ll understand why waiting until you “feel ready” is a trap, how bravery is a skill that can be developed, and why the difference between recklessness and courage depends on noble goals and thoughtful preparation. Jill explains how building a brave community can give you the strength to move ahead, and why small acts of bravery—such as having a tough conversation, taking a bold step, or entering discomfort—add up to transformation. If you’ve ever wondered why your career, leadership, or life feels stuck in neutral, this episode will encourage you to ask: what’s my next brave step? Because brave people create brave families, brave teams, brave businesses—and a braver world. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 5

Are you just swimming in a chlorinated pool when you were born for the vastness and wonder of the ocean? That’s the challenge Tim Windsor and Barry Long UNCORK in this conversation. The pool—with its clean lines, warm water, and predictable depth—feels safe, but it’s sterile. It tricks us into thinking we’re moving forward while, in truth, we’re going nowhere. The ocean, on the other hand, is untamed, dangerous, and full of mystery—but it’s also where life truly lives. Together, Barry and Tim wrestle with what it means to leave the pool behind and plunge into waters that stir courage, risk, and genuine growth. This episode encourages you to question where you have settled for safe, chlorinated comfort instead of embracing risky wonder. Whether it’s your work, relationships, leadership, or spiritual path, Tim and Barry examine how we all can become domesticated—comfortable, contained, and ultimately exhausted. They then challenge each other, and you, to step into deeper currents where wonder and risk intertwine. Throughout, they discuss the price of comfort, the unexpected ego-loss when leaving the “centre stage,” and the beauty of finding connection in places that feel vast and unpredictable. If you’re tired of paddling in the pool and are ready to dive into the unpredictable ocean—this episode is your invitation. Listen with courage, sip your drink slowly, and ask yourself: where in your life have you been settling for a pool, when you were meant for the ocean? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 26

What does it take to shape history, not be victimized by it? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor and Craig Minchin explore the life and leadership of Nelson Mandela—one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century. This isn’t a sanitized story of saintly perfection but a raw look at how a man with flaws, convictions, and an unshakable vision changed not just a nation but the way we think about courage, reconciliation, and power. Listeners will be challenged to see Mandela not just as a distant hero, but as a model of resilience and resolve who chose forgiveness when revenge seemed inevitable, and who showed that true leadership is about serving something bigger than yourself. Craig and Tim analyze lessons from Mandela’s prison years, his political rise, and his ability to unite a divided nation—prompting us to consider what we would stand for if everything was at stake. By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with more than admiration for Mandela—you’ll carry practical, honest questions about your own life and leadership. How do you lead when the cost is high? What grudges are you holding that prevent you from real freedom? And what kind of legacy are you willing to risk everything to create? This episode isn’t just about Mandela—it’s about you, and whether you’re brave enough to live uncommodified. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 15

What if the biggest transformation in your life didn't start with a clean slate, but with a criminal record? What if the thing meant to crush you became the very pressure that cracked you open and released something new—something powerful, something irresistible? In this UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Emily O’Brien to explore what it takes to reframe your worst moment into the best story you can write. Emily’s story. From being arrested at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada, with over two kilos of cocaine to building Comeback Snacks, a wildly successful mission-driven popcorn brand, Emily has turned rock bottom into a launchpad. Emily’s story isn’t just about popcorn—it’s about redemption, reintegration, and refusing to be defined by the lowest moment in your life. We explore how she built a brand behind bars, why she employs the formerly incarcerated, and the launch of her Comeback Catalyst program—training other second-chancers to create their own businesses. She shares the mindset shift that turned prison into her personal MBA, how trust can endure betrayal, and why listening to someone’s full story—not just reading their rap sheet—can change everything. If you’ve ever felt stuck—in a job, a relationship, a poor decision, or just in your own head—Emily’s story will inspire you to stop waiting for permission and start creating your next chapter right now. This isn’t a soft-focus redemption tale. It’s raw, genuine, and incredibly motivating. And by the end, you’ll be asking yourself one question: What’s the comeback you’re ready to make? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 5

What if the biggest threat to your business isn’t inflation, automation, or competition—but the fact that your people, and maybe even you, are half asleep? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor chats with the rebellious, inspiring, and fully awake Dirk Beveridge, founder of the Fully Alive Movement. This isn’t your typical leadership discussion. Their talk challenges toxic narratives that tell us to put ourselves last. They question the lie that you can't love yourself first and lead others. And they shatter the idea that “there’s no I in team” with the honest truth: if you’re not whole, you can’t serve your team or the world well. Throughout the conversation, Dirk shares what he uncovered over four summers and 55,000+ miles in an RV visiting distribution and manufacturing companies across the United States. His revelation: the stark truth that 80% of workers are overlooked, underinvested in, and quietly longing for more—and what leaders must do to address this. Tim and Dirk explore the power of entering through the metaphorical (and literal) “back door” of leadership, relationships, and organizations—to uncover the people and stories hidden within. Dirk also makes a strong case for restoring family as a sacred metaphor in workplace culture.. This episode is a rebellion against numbness, a manifesto for change, and a direct punch to the underbelly of complacency. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 29

What if fantasy wasn’t just an escape but a way of returning to your true self? In this engaging and mystical episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor chats with Britt Scott—a Dungeon Master, therapeutic game facilitator, and story alchemist—who found her voice, confidence, and creativity by stepping into a character and a world of dragons, dice, and deep truths. Together, they discuss how the ancient craft of storytelling and the unpredictable power of a 20-sided die can foster healing, connection, and growth in both teens and adults. Whether you’ve never created a character and stepped into their world or you’ve played through a hundred quests, this conversation will surprise you. You'll learn how Brit transformed her self-doubt through her elven persona Anya, how she’s helping neurodiverse teens find their voice through therapeutic role-playing, and how storytelling around the table can become a subtle and sacred act of restoration. Stay until the end for a spontaneous dice-roll showdown that transforms metaphor into a powerful and potentially prophetic moment—and a personal story from Tim that could just change your view of fate forever. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 25

What if the richest lessons in life, leadership, patience, and reinvention weren’t written in books—but aged in barrels, brewed in backrooms, and matured with patience? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Matt Howell—VP of Operations at Collective Arts Brewery, head distiller, microbiologist, and the “Pour Master” of Saint Howell Tastings—to explore what the distillation process of beer and whiskey can teach us about becoming better leaders, better creators, and better humans. Together, they uncork the gritty truth about fermentation, failure, experimentation, and the radical patience required to craft anything worth sipping—or living. From exploding barrels to peated perfection, Tim and Matt expose the truth behind the myths—why older isn’t always better, why tension must be broken to unlock flavour (and freedom), and why predictability kills innovation. You’ll walk away challenged to embrace experimentation, to blend complexity like a master brewer, and to honour the process—even when the outcome is uncertain. Oh, and if you’re lucky, you might score one of two seats at a private scotch tasting event at Tim’s home in late August 2025. But be warned: the whisky will be strong, but the life lessons will be even more powerful. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 16

What if the most profound insights about love, purpose, and parenting are not found in the “perfect”family, but rather in an “imperfection” we’re told to fear? In this deeply human and disarmingly raw conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Aidan and Leanne Hennebry—two creatives, parents, and unflinchingly real people—to talk about the journey they’re on with their son Leo, who has autism, and their other two children, Betty and Walt. They explore what it means to parent through joy, through grief, through diagnosis delays and missed milestones—and what it looks like when love, not control, becomes the guiding principle of a family. This isn’t a conversation about suffering—it’s about reimagining strength, rethinking "normal," and finding out what divine purpose might actually sound like in the quiet and chaotic spaces of your life. Whether you're a parent, sibling, friend—or simply someone trying to understand how to show up better for others—this episode will challenge you. You’ll gain insight into how to advocate fiercely yet kindly, how to embrace tension without trying to fix it, and how to find unexpected joy where others only see struggle. You’ll hear how Leanne and Aidan confront systems that sometimes try—and fail—to hold them back, and how they, still amidst it all, manage to come out laughing, loving, and leading their family with radical hope. You’ll learn how Betty teaches Leo, how Leo teaches them, how God teaches them all, and how being a dad—or a mom—is not about having all the answers, but about being all-in regardless. If you’re brave enough to listen, you’ll leave feeling more human than when you arrived. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 8

What if the real power to change someone’s life isn’t a shove or a scream, but a gentle, well-timed nudge? In this soul-stirring and side-splitting episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor sits down with Susie Moon, the unapologetic, hilarious, and deeply insightful self-described “Mother Nudger.” Together, they explore the transformational power of nudging—how it differs from nagging, how it motivates action without manipulation, and why it might be the most underrated leadership and life skill you’re not utilizing enough. From corporate misfit to entrepreneurial trailblazer, Susie’s journey is a masterclass in breaking free from roles that don’t fit and embracing the messy, nonlinear path to authenticity. Listeners will walk away with hard-won insights about the power of accountability, the unexpected gift of discomfort, and why embracing humour—especially during moments of uncertainty—can be a potent catalyst for growth. You’ll hear how COVID became a cosmic nudge for both Susie and Tim, why self-promotion shouldn’t feel slimy, and how to build systems that nudge you (and others) toward your true impact zone. If you’ve ever felt like you're playing small, hiding behind comfort zones, or holding back out of fear of what others might think, this episode will nudge you gently, but unapologetically, toward your own “Summer of You.” Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 30

When was the last time you felt utterly dumbfounded and bewildered? Lost in thought, disoriented by a new idea, unsure of your next move? If you can’t remember, you’re probably playing it too safe. In this provocative UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast episode, Tim Windsor argues that bewilderment is the birthplace of brilliance. Using neuroscience, history, and a heavy dose of soul-stretching insight, Tim dismantles the myth that clarity is king. Confusion, he suggests, isn’t your enemy—it’s your invitation. Your compass is spinning for a reason: you're standing at the edge of transformation. Immerse yourself in this masterclass on intentionally getting beautifully lost. You’ll learn how to harness bewilderment to spark breakthrough moments, rewire your brain for profound learning, and break free from echo chambers that keep you confined. Practical takeaways? Absolutely—like how to ask better questions, pursue deliberate disorientation, and create a “bewilderment journal” to track your growth through confusion. If you’re fed up with safe answers and polished certainty, this is your permission to step straight into the unknown—eyes wide open, knees knocking, and mind on fire. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 24

What if democracy isn’t just something we practice at the ballot box, but something we live out every day—in our debates, in our disagreements, and even on the sidewalks of our cities? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED podcast, Tim Windsor sits down with regional councillor, entrepreneur, and community builder Colleen James to explore what democracy truly demands of us, not just as voters, but as individuals. Together, they unpack the deeper meaning of democracy beyond political structures—anchoring it in humility, ambition, unity, mutual respect, and our willingness to hold truths in tension. From spirited reflections on political leadership, integrity, a confrontation with electric scooters and sidewalk etiquette, this conversation is both a wake-up call and a masterclass in civic engagement. You'll walk away challenged to embrace respectful disagreement, confront your own biases, engage your community with purpose, and, above all, recognize that democracy isn’t just for politicians. It’s ours to protect, ours to build, and ours to live. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 17

What if the real catalyst for your next breakthrough isn’t another process, but a person? In this energizing and deeply human episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED podcast, Tim Windsor sits down with Jen Anderson, a self-described “professional wing-woman” who’s made it her mission to fly beside founders, creators, and leaders who are ready to stop overthinking and start soaring. Jen doesn’t just help people manage their tasks—she helps them manage their mindset. With radical curiosity, sharp emotional intelligence, and a knack for hearing what people don’t say, she helps her clients borrow her confidence until they find their own again. This isn’t fluff—it’s flight. You’ll hear how Jen partners with people to boost their situational awareness, challenge their self-doubt, and get ideas out of their heads and into the world. You’ll walk away rethinking independence, realizing the strength in having someone who’s got your “six” when life or business gets turbulent. Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own personal growth, this episode will challenge your view on going solo—and may convince you to invite a wing-woman into your cockpit. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 10

What if the secret to a better life is hiding in your backswing? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor reflects on what golf can teach us about life, leadership, and the long, slow grind toward greatness. Golf isn’t just a sport—it’s a brutally honest mirror. It reveals how we handle pressure, how we fail, how we restart, and whether we have the guts to play with integrity when no one’s keeping score. Tim doesn’t hold back as he draws lessons from the fairway that cut deep into the soul of leadership and personal growth—lessons about managing what you can control, embracing the gift of the mulligan, and showing up when it hurts. This episode isn’t for those chasing perfection—it’s for those courageous enough to pursue excellence amid the chaos. You’ll walk away rethinking the power of patience, the beauty of starting anew, and the essential need for short-game consistency in a long-game world. Whether you’re a leader, a parent, an entrepreneur, or simply a person navigating the rough terrain of life, this episode will challenge your mindset and encourage you to lead, live, and love with more grace, more grit, and more guts. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 3

What if your most significant strength wasn’t just how hard you pull but how well you synchronize with others? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor syncs up with Abby Peckham, the Head Coach of the High School Girls Program at Saratoga Rowing Association in Saratoga Springs, New York. A coach who has learned that the rhythm of life and leadership has far more to do with trust, timing, and teamwork than we like to admit. From the hum of bubbles beneath a shell gliding across the water to a young woman sobbing in a McDonald's parking lot before discovering the power of showing up, Abby shares real, unfiltered stories of pain, presence, perseverance, and what happens when we learn to row as one. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, parenting through chaos, or simply trying to get your life back on track, this episode delivers. We discuss how our blades, which don’t cut through the water but instead plant into it for leverage, are like the commitments that drive us forward. We explore why synchronized effort trumps solo hustle, why posture becomes more important when the wind hits hardest, and how leadership requires us to be fully present and unflinchingly honest. This isn’t just a rowing lesson—it’s a blueprint for navigating the waters of life, business, and becoming UNCOMMODiFiED in a world that constantly tells you to paddle alone. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 27

In this fire-starting episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED podcast, host Tim Windsor dismantles the fear-fueled complacency that keeps us chained to “what is” and makes a fierce case for stepping boldly into the space of “what may be” and “what now is.” Tim challenges listeners to confront their sense of insignificance and to stop waiting for permission, conditions, or saviours to push them into action. From the prison walls that once confined Nelson Mandela to the mental cages we build around our dreams, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone tired of being stuck in passive potential. But this isn’t just inspiration—it’s a battle plan. You’ll walk away with five gritty, practical steps to ignite your transformation: from dreaming uncomfortable dreams that spark neural rewiring, to eliminating excuses, surrounding yourself with catalysts, taking relentless action, and reprogramming your mindset to embrace risk as a gateway to impact. If you’re ready to stop bitching and start GETTING BEYOND MAYBE to NOW WHAT IS … hit play. This one isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s for those hungry to turn audacious ideas into irreversible realities. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 20

What if giving a damn wasn’t just a nice sentiment—but a radical act of rebellion against apathy? What if care were currency, and the real wealth in a community came from 100 men who stopped scrolling, showed up, and put their money where their heart is ? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor sits down with William Wallace—the thespian-turned-body-bag salesman—and Adam Smith—the IT guy who's been to hell and back—to unpack the movement, 100 MEN WHO GIVE A DAMN … No politics, no proxies—just raw grassroots generosity and radical action. This isn’t about charity-as-usual. It’s about showing up, stepping in, and stirring others to do the same. You’ll walk away with a challenge: stop outsourcing your care and start taking ownership of your impact. Find 100 people who give a damn—or be the one who starts it. Takeaways? Learn the power of micro-communities, how nominating and voting puts local causes on the map, why presence is as powerful as money, and how not giving a damn is the real risk. The question isn’t, “Can we make a difference?” It’s, “Why the hell aren’t we already?” Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 12

What if your next shopping decision could change—or even save—a life? What if that cheap chocolate bar, your fast fashion t-shirt, or the phone in your pocket quietly enabled child labour, environmental destruction, or modern slavery? In this eye-opening episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim uncorks a conversation with economist, sustainability strategist, and author Diane Osgood about her new book " Your Shopping Superpower." A powerful manifesto for values-aligned shopping and conscious consumer rebellion. Diane dismantles the myth that we're passive victims of market forces and flips the script: we are the economy. Armed with over thirty years of inside corporate knowledge, she reveals how real power doesn't lie in supply, but in demand . You are the kingmaker. And one intentional choice—just one —can begin to shift everything. This isn't about perfection or being an eco-saint. It's about progress. It's about swapping one product a week to better align with your values—whether that entails reducing environmental harm, rejecting products tainted by child labour, or supporting your local community. Listen and you will learn : How to make one small swap each week that aligns with your values—no boiling the ocean. The top third-party certifications to trust (and why "natural" and "eco-friendly" often mean nothing). Why "greenwashing" is the lie we want to believe, and how to avoid falling for it. How to stop feeding the problem and start living with less cognitive dissonance? And, why living your values doesn't just help the world—it makes you happier. If you've ever whispered to yourself, "It's just one purchase," this episode will challenge you to ask a bolder question: What if that one purchase had the power to destroy—or to heal? Because it does. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Alyne Gagne & Kris MacQueen MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 30

Are you ready to discover who’s truly in your corner? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED podcast, Tim Windsor goes one-on-one with Olympic boxer, community builder, and all-around badass Mandy Bujold. They unpack the beauty of boxing—not just the sport, but the metaphor it offers for life. This conversation jabs at the illusion of independence and lands solid punches on the myth of solo success. Mandy shares why the fiercest fights aren’t always in the ring and how true community shows up when the spotlight turns off and the arena goes silent. If you think life is an individual sport, this episode will swing hard enough to shake your beliefs. Listen and you’ll hear about Mandy’s legal battle against the IOC to defend the rights of pregnant athletes, how she shifted from punching for gold to punching for good, and why she’s now helping Community and Business Leaders step into the ring—for charity. You’ll walk away challenged to ask: Who’s in your corner? And who are you in the corner for? Whether you're a leader, a parent, or just someone trying to fight the good fight, Mandy’s story will make you rethink what true strength—and community—really looks like. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 22

Have you ever mistaken generational resistance for rebellion? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Charlotte Berry, an expert in workplace communication, to unpack the urgent need for generational translation in life and business. This conversation provocatively challenges listeners to confront their biases, asking, "If communication is connection, how often have you accidentally disconnected people because you refused to translate?" Throughout the conversation, Charlotte illuminates why today's leaders need sharper ears more than louder voices, emphasizing that understanding and bridging generational gaps isn't optional—it's essential. Through compelling real-life anecdotes and sharp insights, Tim and Charlotte reveal how misinterpreting generational behaviours can cost organizations dearly, from losing talent to damaging productivity. They discuss practical strategies for effectively translating across generations, highlighting why the most successful teams aren't just cross-functional but cross-generational. Whether it's learning from subtle cultural cues or understanding that a simple text might not signal disrespect, this conversation offers critical insights for anyone aiming to communicate clearly and effectively across generational divides. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 7

In this electrifying episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor flips the script on success. Instead of obsessing over results—the "lightning"—he challenges us to focus on building the storm: the culture, conditions, and climate that make impact inevitable. Using powerful metaphors, neuroscience, and research, Tim reveals how chasing outcomes can backfire by triggering stress responses while cultivating the right conditions to fuel creativity, grit, and innovation. Listeners will discover how to: Foster environments that spark personal and professional success. Create "collision zones" that welcome dissent. Audit inner circles for energy. Establish "Conditions Audits" that prioritize inputs over outputs. This episode isn't about inspiration that fizzles out; it's about creating sustained atmospheric pressure that makes success unavoidable. Be ready to stop waiting for flashes of brilliance—and start fueling the storm. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 28

If you’ve ever felt like meaningless battles are draining your energy or you’re searching for a problem worth fixing, this is your wake-up call. Not every problem is worth fixing. In a world obsessed with solutions, we spend too much time patching cracks while the foundations beneath us crumble. In this UNCORK conversation with the questioner, innovator, disruptor, creator, and artist Sandy Richardson, we shatter the illusion that all problems deserve our sweat, grit, and relentless effort. We challenge the notion that simply because something annoys us, it requires our attention. Together, we explore a deeper truth—some problems are symptoms, not root causes. Others merely function as distractions, keeping us too busy to address what truly needs fixing. So, how do we determine which problems are genuinely worthy of our time? And how do we resist the tempting trap of solving the wrong ones? This episode isn’t just talk—it’s a call to action in which we unpack how to diagnose real problems, avoid the trap of symptom soothing, and embrace the messy, meaningful work of fixing what truly matters. Additionally, we dive into the widening gaps in business, society, and even our lives, questioning whether we’re being lulled into passivity by problems we assume are too big to fix. Buckle up, listen in, and ask yourself: What problem are you solving? And is it the one that deserves your time? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 14

Think you know grace? Think again. In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED podcast, Tim Windsor flips the script on grace, stripping away its soft and squishy connotations and revealing it for what it truly is—a raw, untamed power that transforms everything it touches. Grace isn’t a free pass or a sign of weakness; it’s fire. It’s grit. It’s the kind of force that doesn’t just build bridges but blasts through walls of fear, defensiveness, and shame. Drawing inspiration from the story of civil rights leader Dorothy Height and backed by neuroscience, Tim delves into why charisma and grace are more than just feel-good concepts. They are catalysts that propel us from survival mode into a space where creativity, problem-solving, and authentic connection thrive. He doesn’t hold back—he challenges you to extend grace not just to others but to yourself, and shows you how to wield it as a tool for growth, not an excuse for mediocrity. But this episode isn’t just about theory and inspiration—it’s filled with actionable takeaways. You’ll discover how to reframe mistakes , leverage vulnerability as a leadership superpower, and transform charisma from a manipulative tactic into a servant-driven force for good. Prepare to shift your mindset, elevate your influence, and become graciously charismatic. Listen now and unlock the charisma and energetic grace that can transform your life and the world. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 6

What if the most significant breakthroughs in your business, relationships, and life were sitting right in front of you, hidden under mountains of data, waiting to be discovered? In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor dives into an UNCORK conversation with Rob Darling, Founder & CEO of RunQL—an expert in decoding data and unleashing bold insights through the power of language and AI. Why Listen? If you’re tired of sifting through endless data without seeing accurate, actionable results, this episode is your wake-up call. Rob breaks down why speed without trust is a disaster waiting to happen and how most of us ask all the wrong questions—whether we’re talking to data, AI, or each other. You’ll learn why data won’t just surrender its truths and why you must interrogate, decode, and translate it into decisive actions. What You’ll Learn: How to Ask the Right Questions: Discover how the language you use with data (and people) can transform confusion into clarity. Speed vs. Trust: Learn why fast insights mean nothing if unreliable—and how to strike the perfect balance. Practical Strategies: Rob shares actionable techniques to 'talk to your data' and get it to talk back, whether through SQL, AI, or everyday conversations. From Insight to Action: Turn data into decisions that drive your business and personal life forward. This conversation isn't just about data—it's about decoding life’s hidden messages and turning noise into a powerful narrative. If you’re ready to stop being a passive bystander in your own story and start being the bold interrogator of your data, hit play now and let’s UNCORK the truth together! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 26

We’re racing toward an AI-driven future at breakneck speed. Smarter. Faster. More efficient. But here’s the real question: Are we truly getting smarter , or are we merely outsourcing our intelligence, allowing our own wisdom to atrophy like an unused muscle? In this UNCORKED conversation, Tim Windsor sits down with Nik Krpan—engineer, business leader, and deep thinker—to explore the interplay between ancient wisdom, modern intelligence, and the superintelligence that’s hunting us down. Listen in as we explore: Why ancient wisdom has outlasted empires, and why we’re so quick to discard it. The deadly trap of relying on intelligence without wisdom—and how history proves it’s a disaster. Why leadership without gratitude, humility, and rest isn’t true leadership—it’s a ticking time bomb. And this uncomfortable truth: You might be getting “smarter” but less wise along the way. This conversation is a full-throttle assault on the mindless rush toward “progress” without a moral compass. If we don’t put wisdom on the rails now, we may be about to be derailed and find ourselves profoundly off track. Pour a glass of port (or a cup of dandelion tea, like Nik did) and tune in. In a world obsessed with intelligence, wisdom might just be what saves us all . Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 12

Spotify and iTunes may dominate convenience, but vinyl embodies the crackle of connection. In a world fixated on perfection and speed, what if the secret to a richer, more connected life lies in slowing down and dropping the needle on something authentic? This UNCOMMODiFiED episode dives into the surprising life lessons Tim Windsor is learning from rediscovering the world of vintage vinyl records. Tim challenges listeners to embrace the crackle of imperfection, commit to deep connections, and live with intentionality in a fast-paced, digital-first world. Packed with neuroscience insights, practical strategies, and thought-provoking questions, this episode is a call to stop streaming through life and start living with a richer tone and texture. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Feb 5

What if the life you’ve built isn’t truly the life you’re meant to live? What if everything you believed made you “successful” was merely a carefully crafted facade—one that’s been stifling your true potential? In this UNCORKED episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast , Tim Windsor sits down with Andrew Leith , a former corporate sales executive who traded boardroom conformity for radical self-discovery, uncovering and embracing his neurodivergence, understanding the hidden costs of fitting in and the liberating power of embracing his wondrous differences. HERE'S SOME OF THE THEMES AND QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE EXPLORES: The prison you don’t know you’re in —and what happens when you finally escape. Ferraris vs. Tractors —Why leaders must stop treating all employees the same? The Evil Spell of Sameness —How is it killing creativity and innovation in business? Tension Creates Greatness —Why you need challengers, not yes-men, on your team. Taking Off the Mask —What happens when you stop playing the game and start living? This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a call to action . Whether you’re a leader, a creative, or someone who feels they don’t quite fit the mold, this episode will challenge you to stop performing and start becoming. Listen now and ask yourself: What mask have I been wearing, and am I ready to remove it? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jan 29

In this UNCORK conversation, Tim Windsor and Adam Hammerman explore the dynamic tension between pursuing bold goals and embracing the power of “pause.” Through personal stories, practical insights, and compelling lessons, they challenge listeners to rethink the glorification of constant busyness and discover how intentional pauses can transform personal resilience and professional success. Adam shares how a life-changing experience motivated him to push past his limits and become a volunteer EMT, teaching the importance of turning discomfort into growth. Tim reflects on the wisdom of creating margin in life, inspired by a farmer’s lesson on letting land lie fallow to regenerate. Together, they unpack practical strategies for recharging without guilt, honouring rest as a tool for productivity, and creating space for meaningful human connections. Key Challenges and Lessons: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout : Are you running so hard that you risk burnout? Adam and Tim discuss simple ways to press pause and regain clarity, even if you’re not ready for an entire “Sabbath” day. Creating Margin for Growth : Learn why leaving "space" in your schedule, finances, and energy—just like a farmer leaves part of the field unharvested—can empower you to thrive rather than just survive. Respecting and Empowering Others’ Downtime : Tim and Adam explore why respecting others’ rest—whether in your personal or professional life—is a vital leadership skill that builds trust and loyalty. This episode offers practical wisdom and real-life applications for anyone ready to run hard, rest well, and live with intention. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jan 14

Stop being a process drone. And start architecting systems that drive creativity and demand ownership . If the "perfect process" you've created, or the one you're trying to follow, requires your robotic attention and execution, you're not just missing the point — you're killing innovation and individuality, and mediocrity will be your only reward. In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor tears down the lifeless world of process worship and rebuilds it with the magic of individuality and creativity within a framework. Highlights You Can't Afford to Miss : Process is Rocket Fuel for Personality : Learn why mastering the system is essential, but mindlessly following it is a critical error. Rules Are Meant to Be Bent : Picasso didn't stick to the rulebook, and neither should you—Tim teaches you how to master the system and then make it your playground. Kill the Culture of Compliance : The bold truth about why "colouring inside the lines" guarantees irrelevance. This episode isn't for the faint of heart. It's for people ready to evolve their processes, inject real life into their work, and kill the culture of fear stifling greatness. It's time to take control and make your work processes work for you and answer this question: What are you doing to make your process a playground for individuality? LISTEN NOW. Break the rules. And be UNCOMMODiFiED — or be FORGOTTEN. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Dec 30, 2024

Think where you “do it” doesn’t matter? Think again. In this episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast, Tim Windsor dispels the myth that "what" and "how" are all that matter. He exposes the shocking truth that where you work, dream, and create is the game-changer you're ignoring. Armed with cutting-edge research, Tim explores the psychology of space, revealing how the environments you choose can affect your focus, creativity, and results. From the chaos of open-plan offices to the tranquillity of nature, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming control over your life by mastering your surroundings. Learn why your bed is the worst workspace, how the wrong space pulls you into mediocrity, and why your excuses about space are self-imposed prison walls. You'll get practical strategies for defining, auditing, and optimizing spaces to fuel productivity and creativity—whether you're hustling solo or leading a team. And Tim doesn't stop there. He takes on leadership, challenging you to create environments that energize your team, turning them from burnt-out zombies to boundary-pushing innovators. This is your wake-up call: control your space, or it will control you. LISTEN NOW AND FIND OUT WHY. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Dec 11, 2024

What if your opinions aren't as pure as you think? What if they're just biases wearing a mask? In this raw, unapologetic episode of UNCOMMODiFiED, Tim Windsor rips the mask off the "truth" you think you know. He exposes how your opinions may be biases dressed up as facts—and how those biases sabotage your growth, shrink your world, and hurt the people around you. No sugar-coating here : Tim dives into the science of why your brain is a "bias machine" and challenges you to break free from the mental cages you've built. With shocking stats (like how resumes with "white-sounding" names get 50% more callbacks) and brutal honesty, he shows you how to own your biases, confront them, and rewire your brain for better connections, decisions, and success. Actionable Moves Included : From "Bias Jiu-Jitsu" to crushing your "always" and "never" proclamations, Tim arms you with practical strategies to destroy harmful biases and become the hero of your own story. This isn't just a podcast—it's a wake-up call. Are you brave enough to challenge your sacred opinions, break down your biases, and finally see the world—and yourself—for what they truly are? LISTEN NOW. Because bias isn't just your enemy—it's your prison. And only you hold the key. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Nov 28, 2024

This episode of the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast doesn't tiptoe around the truth—it shoves it in your face. Most leaders don't want to admit they're battling insecurity, but that silence wreaks havoc. It poisons careers, wrecks teams, and torches organizational trust and productivity—and it all starts with you . Discover how insecurity paralyzes decision-making, fuels micromanagement, and turns leadership into a blame-shifting circus. Tim Windsor rips apart the toxic lies leaders tell themselves about control and exposes why the fear of others' relationships with "our people" is the ultimate leadership self-sabotage. Discover why celebrating strong connections, regardless of their origin, fosters resilience and innovation. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to slay insecurity. It's a journey that will compel you to confront your leadership shortcomings and emerge as a stronger, more confident, and unshakeable leader. If you're ready to stop gatekeeping and start leading with clarity, confidence, and collaboration, this episode is your battle cry. Brandish your sword. Slay the insecurity beast. Your team—and your legacy—depends on it. Listen now. Face the truth and lead secure and UNCOMMODiFiED. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Nov 13, 2024

This UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast episode pulls no punches. Tim Windsor delivers an electrifying wake-up call to anyone coasting on comfort. Think you're safe in your career or your life? Think again. Tim tears apart the illusion of security, armed with cold, hard facts: 75% of the S&P 500 may disappear by 2027. 60% of jobs are ready for automation TODAY. And half of your skills will be irrelevant in just 5 years. This isn't about scaring you—it's about challenging you. Tim dives deep into why comfort is a slow poison, how stagnation kills potential, and why evolution is your only lifeline. But this isn't just a rant; he gives you three unapologetically practical strategies to ignite your growth. This episode is a battle cry for those ready to torch their comfort zones and embrace the grind. It's provocative, edgy, and in-your-face. You'll either evolve or get left behind. The choice is yours. LISTEN NOW and take the first step toward your next evolution. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Oct 31, 2024

In this 7-minute and 37-second episode, we dive deep—literally—into the hidden world beneath our feet: the underground, pulsing, interconnected web of fungi called mycelium. But don't be fooled—this isn't just some science lesson. Fungi teach us a thing or two about survival and success, lessons we desperately need in our personal and professional lives. Mycelium isn't just an underground network—it's a thriving system of communication, collaboration, and resilience, silently making or breaking our ecosystems. Because, like it or not, we're all part of networks like this, and how we communicate, collaborate, and hold ourselves accountable determines whether we thrive or wither. Join me as I uncover what these seemingly humble fungi can teach about building healthy, robust connections. More importantly, I'll show you how to identify and sever toxic ones. If you've ever felt like you're connected to the wrong people or that your relationships are draining you instead of feeding your growth, this episode is for you. Fungi don't just adapt—they flourish. And if you're ready to flourish as well, you won't want to miss these lessons from nature's most unexpected network. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Oct 18, 2024

In this 9-minute and 17-second episode, I explore the 'Triple High Strategy' of paying employees exceptionally well, managing them effectively, and setting high expectations. I want to challenge you to raise the bar, avoid mediocrity in the middle of the bell curve, and thrive in a competitive landscape. During our conversation, I provide compelling data supporting the benefits of higher wages, effective management, and high expectations. Additionally, I illustrate how these elements contribute to higher levels of employee engagement, productivity, and overall business success. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Oct 4, 2024

In this 5-minute and 38-second episode, I explore a perplexing paradox that will twist your mind into knots and empower you to be more grounded, present, and appreciative of the "here and now." Ready for it? Here it is: "Here is where you always are, never there. But when you get there, then you're here again." It sounds like a ridiculous, mind-twisting riddle or an abstract philosophical puzzle. But it's not. It's a fundamental truth about our existence, consciousness, and life experience. And pondering this paradox will change the way you live your life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Sep 16, 2024

RIDDLE ME THIS: What have I paid for - for 43 years and never used? And why am I delighted, I never had to. The answer … INSURANCE In this UNCORK Conversation, Steve Appenfelder (President at Adkisson Insurance Agency, my amazing friend, and a wonderful human) and I delve into the deep, dark, and potentially dangerous insurance world. Steve shares his journey from being an underwriter to owning his own insurance agency and provides insights into the complexities of commercial insurance. He emphasizes the significance of building relationships and setting realistic expectations with clients. He also stresses the need for agents and individuals to ask better questions of each other to ensure that everyone is buying the insurance coverage they truly need. Grab a drink and prepare to learn about an industry that, for most of us, is shrouded in mystery and sometimes even a bit of madness. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Sep 3, 2024

In this 9-minute and 28-second episode, I challenge you with this provocative idea: Everyone needs a coach and a therapist. Therapy is not just for people with serious problems; coaching is not only for CEOs and athletes. I share some statistics showing the benefits of working with a coach and a therapist and my conviction that both are necessary for personal transformation. It’s time to overcome your fear, figure out who you really are, and invest in your future self for the sake of all those around you. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Aug 23, 2024

This UNCORK conversation with Eric Stone, the author of "Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: A Road Map for Igniting High Performance," explores these questions: How do we create and sustain a workplace culture that energizes and enables us to outperform and is a catalyst of execution, not just excitement? Eric and I discuss the importance of building strong relationships, clear communication, training and development, and recognizing top performance. Eric introduces the concept of the hourglass approach, which involves listening, orchestrating, and assessing. He emphasizes removing distractions and focusing on a few key priorities. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Aug 13, 2024

If it's your story - why do you let others write it and tell it for you? Do you really believe that you're writing your own story? Do you fully claim the pen? Do you fully own the paper and the power of crafting the tale of your life, or are you abdicating that to others? And, how do you take your personal, professional, business, or organization's story back and create a new narrative that will enhance your positive impact and effect on you and others: after all - it's your story, and you can learn to tell it better. This UNCORKED conversation with Dave Summers, owner and founder of Pine Mountain Digital, explores the importance of owning and crafting one's own story and how to create a new narrative that enhances positive impact. Throughout our conversation, Dave emphasizes the need for authenticity in storytelling, capturing attention, and entertaining and engaging your audience. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jul 26, 2024

Are you ready to redefine what it means to live an extraordinary life? Are you ready for a revolution? Ready to turn the mundane into the monumental? Are you ready to uncover the secrets of transforming your narrative, harnessing your unique strengths, and creating meaningful connections that propel you to the pinnacle of your potential? Are you Ready to dive heart-first into the "Epic Life" waiting for you? If you are, then this conversation with Justin Breen, the author of "Epic Life," a no-holds-barred guide to living with purpose, passion, and push - is just what you need. In this UNCORK conversation, Justin and I explore what it means to live an epic life and how to achieve it. Justin shares that visionaries are born, not made, and have a mindset of no excuses and pure action. We talk about the challenges and obstacles visionaries share, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. Justin shares his personal journey of starting his own company and the power of connecting with other visionaries. Our conversation explores the experiences and perspectives of visionaries and their unique connection to a higher power. It delves into the idea that visionaries see things dimensionally and can tap into the "information and ideas" around us. Justin also shares insights from his upcoming book, 'Epic Journey,' which he believes will have a profound and transformative impact on the world. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jul 17, 2024

Have you ever felt like you were marching to the beat of your own drum, only to realize that your rhythm is what makes the melody of life so much richer? This UNCORK conversation will be sweet and sacred music for those who have felt different, misunderstood, or out of sync with the world around them. It's a celebration of the moment when the puzzle pieces start to fit, when the fog lifts, and when you finally see your unique qualities as gifts, not burdens. Whether you're living with autism, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the diverse spectrum of human experience, this space is for you. Take a deep breath, open your heart, and join us as we unwrap the gift for yourself and others when you finally understand why you're different. This UNCORK conversation features Jamie Reaburn, a 43-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with autism. She's a mother, a wife, a dog mom, an amateur boxer, a gardening enthusiast, and a high school English department head and teacher. Her unique perspective and experiences make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding autism. Listen in as we explore the experience of being different and applaud the realization that being unique is something to be celebrated. Jamie and I chat about the importance of self-advocacy and the therapeutic nature of stimming. The episode encourages listeners to have open and honest conversations about autism and to be more understanding and accepting of individuals with autism. Jamie discusses how her autism diagnosis has been a gift to her and an opportunity to have conversations, be kind to herself and others, and gain a new perspective. She emphasizes the importance of getting curious instead of critical and finding joy in the midst of struggles. Jamie also shares how her diagnosis has impacted her parenting, allowing her to self-monitor and be more understanding of her own needs. She encourages parents to be curious about their own feelings and to focus on the root of their child's behaviour as they help them navigate the world within them and around them. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jul 8, 2024

Consider this: what breed would you never want to be if you were a feline? What seven-letter idiom is a crafty and somewhat critical way to describe the complex psychology and behaviour known as "mimicry?" And what seven-letter compound word that begins with C and ends with T is a derogatory label you may give to someone who's just trying to fake it to make it and do it just like everyone else? The answer to all of these questions and the main consideration of this conversation is - A COPYCAT - a person who imitates others. A rather insecure soul, a person who is willingly swallowing a pill of conformity and washing it down with a chaser of predictable mediocrity. A person busy mimicking someone else's moves and suffocating their unique potential in the process. A person squandering their chance to unleash their unique brand of impact and effect into the world. A person who is being controlled and animated by the evil spell of sameness. In this UNCORK conversation, Michelle Martin, "the business leader's success coach," and I discuss the importance of authenticity and avoiding mimicry in life and business. Michelle shares her experience of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue her own path, not conforming, being a copycat, and staying true to herself. Our conversation also delves into the challenges of breaking free from old patterns and beliefs. We underscore the importance of living in alignment with one's true self and the power of embracing uniqueness. This discussion is a powerful reminder to our audience to find harmony between different aspects of their identity and to be courageous, ever-evolving, and true to themselves. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jun 28, 2024

Are you living and leading by design or just by default? It's time to wake up and live the life you want—not the one someone else programmed for you. In this UNCORK conversation, we explore the concept of living by default versus living by design with Nancy Gentle Boudrie, a mindfulness and mindset coach. Nancy's insights reveal how default programming, often influenced by upbringing and societal expectations, can lead to a life of unhealthy unconscious habits and survival mode. She stresses the importance of awakening and becoming aware of these default settings in order to live a life by design. Nancy also shares her personal journey of transitioning from a high-stress entrepreneurial career to becoming a mindfulness and mindset coach. Additionally, we explore the practical application of mindfulness and emotional awareness as tools for waking up and living by design and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in personal and professional relationships. Our conversation concludes with a discussion on living a life by design and embracing one's uniqueness for the benefit of others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jun 20, 2024

In this 8-minute & 36-second episode, I introduce the "13 DAYS of YES CHALLENGE," a thrilling experiment that pushes the boundaries of consent and embraces the unknown. This challenge involves saying yes to everything and everyone for 13 days, seeking unconventional opportunities and living in radical spontaneity. Join me on this challenge, and we will test our physical and mental limits, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and play social roulette. Get ready to build confidence, embark on a knowledge revolution, and embrace the wonderful and wild unexpected. 13 DAYS of YES … Email or DM me on social and let me know what this experiment teaches you and what it sets in motion for you and others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jun 10, 2024

You can scale it up if you can see it small and dream it big. The micro informs and enflames the macro, and when you push beyond the confines of your personal and professional canvases, you will begin to live large and create vast and vibrant images and impact. In this UNCORK conversation, large-scale mural artist Steph Boutari and I explore her journey from studying architecture to becoming a full-time large-scale mural artist and her desire to break free from the constraints of traditional art mediums and canvases. Listen in and discover how the people we encounter and the pain we experience in our personal and professional lives are provocateurs of personal growth. Get ready to be challenged to think small and big and to scale it and yourself up. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

May 25, 2024

In this 8-minute & 6-second episode, I introduce the "13 DAYS of NO CHALLENGE," a unique opportunity for self-discovery. This challenge is a form of rebellion against societal pressure, always to say yes and a chance to explore the power of no. By saying no, we can break free from the yes syndrome, test our relationships, and delve into detachment and self-reliance. It's an opportunity for social experimentation and self-discovery, a chance to assert control over our own narratives. 13 DAYS of NO … Email or DM me on social and let me know what this experiment teaches you and how it liberates you from unreasonable expectations. ARE YOU READY TO GO … ARE YOU READY FOR NO? Ready, Set … 13 DAYS of NO Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

May 13, 2024

This UNCORK conversation with educator and community leader Josh Windsor examines these crucial questions: Should we, or are we seeing a seismic shift in how we should deliver public education and define student and system successful outcomes? And, how does the often bureaucratic and politically entangled world of public education leadership compare with the profit-driven arena of private sector leadership? Our chat is a deep dive into the need for students to engage with 21st-century learning competencies and the concept of micro-credentialing. It also touches on the importance of teaching creativity and breaking down disciplinary silos to achieve the ultimate goal of creating an education system that values engagement and provides students with relevant and transferable skills. The conversation also explores various aspects of education, including student engagement and activism, the application of knowledge, supporting adolescents, cell phone use and communication, instilling values and problem-solving skills, resilience and failure, parental support and self-advocacy, leadership in education vs. the private sector, the complexity of education leadership, balancing stakeholder needs, challenges faced by educators, passion and dedication in education, and building relationships and trust. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Apr 30, 2024

In this 5-minute & 45-second episode, I share this powerful quote by French writer, poet, and journalist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." Listen in, and we will apply this wisdom to leadership, personal and professional goals, and calling you and me into our destiny. Let's paint a powerful vision and fall in love with the destination to inspire and motivate ourselves and others to build well and wisely. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 16, 2024

This UNCORK conversation explores the intersection of art, theology, and psychology with my cohost, Kris MacQueen and our guest, renowned artist and author James Tughan. Join us as we explore the deep intentionality and design behind Tughan's artwork, the power of constraint in creativity, and the interplay between freedom and structure. We discuss how James's personal journey through mental health and trauma has influenced his artistic process and the themes he explores in his work. Our conversation also touches on the role of patrons in supporting artists and the challenges artists face in finding financial support. Listen in, and you'll be encouraged to embrace truth-telling and appreciate the depth and complexity of art and its ability to connect with the human experience. YOU CAN PURCHASE JAMES TUGHAN'S NEW BOOK AT: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/contact2 CONNECT WITH JAMES tughanj@gmail.com Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide & Author of the UNCOMMODiFiED Book tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Apr 2, 2024

Here’s a rather uncomfortable truth … You are not experiencing the change you want to see in your personal or professional life because you are just not dissatisfied or pissed off enough. Listen to this 6-minute & 55-second episode, where I explore the relationship between dissatisfaction and change: the truth that the desire to change is energized and activated by the palpable and even painful discontent and dissatisfaction you and I have with the present state of something in our lives. It’s time to stop lying to ourselves about the things we say want to change but are not genuinely dissatisfied enough to take action. It’s time to grow dissatisfied and become aggressive antagonists of the status quo in ourselves and others to drive positive change. And it’s time to convert our dissatisfaction into positive action and become the answer to the problems we want to solve in ourselves and for others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 19, 2024

This UNPEDDLING conversation will be “food for thought” for Sales leaders and professionals who want to serve up better and more value for their customers, their companies, and themselves. Listen in and learn from what over three decades in selling and sales leadership have taught my guest, Brad Wagner. Brad’s journey …. Restaurant Dishwasher to Cook to a Chef who fell head over heels for the Hospitality Industry: A man driven to ensure those around him, his staff and guests had a wonderful experience every time they dinned with him. Then, a knee injury took him out of the kitchen and into the world of service sales, where he continued his passion for hospitality, selling French Fries and so much more along the way. After 30 years of what Brad considers “constant mistakes and incredible learnings,” he is humbled to lead a team of 50 amazing people responsible for over $2 billion in annual sales. During our conversation, Brad shared the importance of self-awareness and how it transformed his approach to sales. He emphasizes the value of helping others and how it leads to personal development. Brad also discusses the role of leadership in empowering and supporting the team. The conversation delves into uncommodifying a commodity business and the importance of agility and empathy in serving customers. Brad highlights the need for a positive attitude in challenging times and the impact of creating a culture of empathy and support. Grab a drink and prepare to serve up better & more value to everyone around you. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Mar 4, 2024

Just because you create IMPACT does not guarantee that your IMPACT will endure … and ENDURING IMPACT is what the long game in life and leadership is all about. In this UNCORKED conversation, I explore the idea and ideal of creating and sustaining an enduring positive impact on those around me with my guest, top-ranked leadership coach, culture change expert, vision story developer, business transformation specialist, author, and podcaster James Kerr. Our whiskey chat explores the importance of mindset, the connection between enduring impact and being an indispensable leader, and the challenges leaders face in creating the positive impact they desire. Here are some highlights from our conversation for you to consider: Enduring impact is about creating a lasting impression that survives the moment and continues to have a positive influence. Mindset plays a crucial role in creating enduring impact, shaping our behaviour and how we lead. Leaders can leverage their strengths and focus on areas where they want to make a difference to create an impact. Deep listening and asking great questions are essential skills for creating enduring impact. And, never forget that you are impacting people all the time, so it is crucial to consider the kind of impact you are leaving on others. Grab a wee dram and prepare to create a more sustainable positive impact on those you love, lead, and do life with. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Feb 20, 2024

Life is hard some days, and it doesn't always turn out the way we expect it to in the moment. The secret I've discovered is that we must remind ourselves daily that this is a long game, a long haul, and a long, winding road will take us towards where we need to be. Listen to this 8-minute & 19-second episode, and let me remind you that life requires patience and a long-term perspective. Impatience and the desire for quick results can hinder our progress. It is essential to understand that some things take more time to materialize, and we must be patient and allow them to unfold naturally. The long-haul approach in life and business will lead to greater fulfillment and success. Believing in the possibility of change and being open to new chapters in our lives is crucial. Embracing the long game allows us to navigate obstacles and challenges with wisdom and resilience. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 12, 2024

What can the perfect stranger you meet on the pages of a book or on Instagram teach you about yourself and the life you must live? In this UNCORKED conversation, I chat with Justin Marlowe. Here's what I discovered about Justin in our DM's, emails, and our 7:38 AM Phone call on Thanksgiving Day … Justin is a new author working hard to birth his book entitled "Perfect Strangers" into the real world for you and me to read and experience. His book combines elements of black culture, racial strife, mental health, pop culture, history, humour, and romance into a tale you will want to read when it finds its place in the crowded world of printed and digital books. Justin is bold, brave, and a bit brash … no man's fool and yet willing to be wise and foolish enough to transcend the din of social media bullshit I see every day and get my full attention. Justin and I discuss his writing journey and what drove him to write. Inspirational figures in Justin's story. The therapeutic nature of writing and the lessons he has learned along the way. Justin shares that his father has been one of the most influential figures in his story and how writing has helped him gain empathy for the people he has met over the years. He emphasizes the importance of bringing one's unique perspective and contribution to the world and a reminder to pursue creative endeavours despite fear. PRODUCTION NOTE: WHEN THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED, JUSTIN DID NOT HAVE A PUBLISHING DEAL. GREAT NEWS ... HE DOES NOW! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Feb 4, 2024

What do you and I need to Stand Up to? Speak Out about? Push Back on in our life and world? And WHAT FACTOR AND FORCE ALWAYS BEATS HATE? Alan Quarry, the founder of HeartBeatsHate joins me to discuss the power of kindness and the importance of standing up to hate. He shares the origins of HeartBeatsHate and how it became a grassroots movement focused on promoting kindness and eradicating hate. Our conversation emphasizes the need for personal change and recognizing and overcoming bias. Alan encourages everyone to become UPSTANDERS instead of bystanders and offers practical ways to stand up to hate. We also discuss the impact of kindness and the danger of complacency. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jan 25, 2024

This question fuels this UNCORK conversation … Does my heart and mind need to be decolonized? And, does yours? Listen in as equity, diversity and inclusion consultant, educator, and devoted community builder Colleen James and I discuss decolonization - Its implications for individuals and society and why we must question and challenge narratives, biases, and systems that perpetuate harm. Recognizing the need for systemic change to establish authentic spaces of belonging, Colleen has made it her mission to devise innovative solutions that address equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces and beyond. In 2022, Colleen's commitment to community service was further exemplified when she was elected as a member of the Regional Council in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Our conversation highlights the importance of creating authentic spaces of belonging and amplifying diverse perspectives. We also discuss the role of personal reflection, building relationships, and the need to listen to marginalized voices and challenge deeply held beliefs to create a more equitable and inclusive society. Additionally, we discuss the importance of bringing your authentic self into any room and the positive impact it can have on others. Our conversation emphasizes the value of authenticity and being present and the need to accept oneself and others without condition. Along the way, we will challenge you to take personal responsibility for addressing societal issues and making positive changes. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jan 17, 2024

What can a chihuahua named Louie who loves to travel & his Buddy teach me, my grandkids, you, and your children? In this UNCORK Conversation, I chat with children's author and Louie's best friend, Zach Meyers. Listen in as we explore Zach's personal journey and his journeys with the little dog who has changed his life, the power of persistence, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to do the things we believe we can. GRAB A COPY OF ZACH'S BOOK AMAZON CANADA - https://rb.gy/vcvh6f AMAZON USA - https://rb.gy/ete60g Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@uncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Jan 8, 2024

If you need to find your voice and activate your vision … then this conversation is for you or someone you know. In this UNCORK Conversation, I chat with TV and movie writer and producer Michael Davison. We discuss the importance of finding one's voice and activating our vision. Michael shares his experiences in the industry and how he has learned to balance collaboration and maintaining his unique voice. We also explore the value of feedback and the need to let go of what we believe is "our precious" to grow and adapt. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking a long-term perspective and embracing the input of others to create meaningful and impactful work. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Dec 27, 2023

In this UNCORK Conversation, I chin wag with Rob Bell, New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays, artist, musician, podcaster, and author of a wonderful and wonder-filled new novel entitled WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP. Rob and I discuss the gift of being gracious and tender to our former selves, the inspiration behind his new book and the emotional exchange between the reader and this fantastic tale. We also explore the spiritual dimensions of the book and the themes of beginnings, endings, love, loss, and the magic of bread. The conversation delves into the process of writing this book, the wonder of words, the gift that occurs within us when the weight of grief is lifted off us, and the transformative power of trauma. Additionally, we discuss the importance of letting go of ill-fitting personas, the wisdom of not resenting what could become life-changing, and the significance of the first note in a song. Grab a drink. And get ready to meet Heen and Dill Tudd, experience the world of Firdus, and the magic of bread. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.com

Dec 20, 2023

In this UNCORK conversation, Natasha McKenty and I discuss the journey of rescuing animals, specifically dogs. We explore the healing power of animals and the lessons learned from their resilience and ability to trust and forgive. Natasha emphasizes the rewards of rescuing animals and the importance of patience and commitment in providing a loving home. Our conversation explores the power of animals in bringing peace and the importance of creating a peaceful environment for them. It emphasizes the significance of caring for animals as a sign of maturity and being a great human. And how animals can affirm kindness and wholeness in humans and encourage spreading kindness and generosity to animals and people. Some Rescue Liks: https://www.facebook.com/BowWowRevolution/ https://www.instagram.com/safepawsanimalrescue.ont/ https://ontariospca.ca/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 13, 2023

Listen to this 6-minute & 37-second episode and discover you have a superpower you can release anytime, a superpower that can create powerful positive change and effect for you and others. That superpower: the questions you choose to ask, not answers or the advice you give, not something you tell, but questions you choose to ask yourself and others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 24, 2023

We all have "buttons," and when people push them, we respond immediately; sometimes, we respond positively and, most often, negatively. But if we're not careful, we'll put all the responsibility for our response on the person with the finger, not the person with the button. In this 7-minute & 5-second episode, we explore what happens when people push our "buttons" and how we can disconnect the power, remove the button, or rewrite the code. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 2, 2023

This UNCORK conversation with globally recognized CEO Advisor, Executive Coach, and Leadership Consultant Mahan Tavakoli tucks into Mahan's world, where he helps leaders understand and leverage AI's strategic potential and ensure that they can harness the power of emerging technologies while navigating the uncertainties of the digital age. Grab a coke or a coffee and listen in as we explore these questions: Why are the themes of leadership, strategy, execution and AI so vital to Mahan, and why should they be critical to you? How does ego interrupt the effective execution and adoption of new ideas? Do we reward or punish those who ask questions and encourage us to embrace uncertainty? How does "industrialized" education affect our ability to embrace the future? And what can the Starbucks logo teach us about seeing and embracing the beauty of imperfection? During the conversation, you will discover that: AI will challenge us to unlearn what our egos and education systems tell us about how humans will create value. In the new AI world … your value will not just be measured by your capacity and competency .. but by your ability to embrace uncertainty & ask more curious questions. And that to thrive in the age of machines, we will need to double down on our ability to be empathetic and therefore ... more human. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com https://uncommodified.com/ PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 8, 2023

Some people, embarrassing me most days, believe that play should be the obsession only of children. But the truth is play is as vital for adults as it is for kids. My grandchildren's playmate, Nana Pam, my wife, and the subject matter experts that I've read all understand that there are powerful reasons why you and I need to learn to be more unabashedly playful. In this 10-minute episode, I read another section of my new book that encourages you to understand the wisdom that George Bernard Shaw expressed when he said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." Listen in and get the neuroscience of play working hard for you and understand that, as GK Chesterton said, "It might reasonably be maintained that the true object of all human life is play." My UNCOMMODiFiED book releases on October 13, 2023. It's available for preorder now on Amazon. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 1, 2023

The genuinely unforgettable people who have impacted my life in the most significant ways are untamed and rather wild horses. Regardless of what their spirit animal is, it lives within them wild and unowned. They are unbridled and unbranded provocateurs. In this 7-minute and 36-second episode, I read from a section of my new book that encourages you to understand the power and potential of living UNBRIDLED and UNBRANDED and refusing to be controlled by others. As you will hear, my daughter Melissa is an example of this. Her untamed personality makes her unforgettable and inspires the wiser "cowboys" and "cowgirls" on the ranch. As you listen to this episode, challenge yourself to take the "bit" out of your mouth and the "bridle" off your head. My UNCOMMODiFiED book releases on October 13, 2023. It's available for preorder now on Amazon. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 18, 2023

Do you just draw a boundary, a box of rules and regulations for you and others to adhere to and fit in? Are you a "you're in, or you're out" or "you're good, or you're bad" kind of person.? Or do you spend time identifying and calling yourself and others towards a life-giving, positive center to be attracted to and orbit around? In this 7-minute & 33-second episode, we explore these two different options or ways to get ourselves and others aligned and animated to live our values. The choice is clear to me … is it clear to you? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 4, 2023

This UNCORK conversation with Sarah Windsor (and yes, she is related to me) is all about PASSION, PURSUIT, and the POWER of PRESSING IN. Sarah is an artist who loves creating in various mediums, including acrylics, watercolours, collage, ink, wood burning, digital design and jewelry making. Initially trained in watercolour and printmaking, she has developed and adapted her skills to new mediums, resulting in a wondrous world of intricacy and detail. Sarah is an accomplished graphic and web designer who loves the versatility of the digital world but also loves making one-of-a-kind pieces that you can wear or hold in your hands. Grab a drink and listen in as we investigate these questions and thoughts: Is there an artist inside of all of us? What does your passion cause you to want to pursue? Who saw talent inside of you and called it out? What do others see in you that you can't see in yourself? Sometimes your passion pays, and sometimes it doesn't; the question is, will you pursue it when it only rewards you? What do you see in your mind that you need to get out into the real world? When is it good enough? You will find joy when you release your need to meet all the expectations of others. We need to unhinge ourselves from unhelpful and unhealthy expectations. We discover our true selves when we live beyond our business cards, titles, and job descriptions. It's dangerous to trade the real "you" for something and someone that you are not. And we need to learn to work at a small scale, go small, go slow; go small to go big, and observe the micro within the macro ... in smallness, there is a vastness that we all need to discover. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCERS: Kris MacQueen & Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 21, 2023

In this 6-minute & 38-second episode, I confess and challenge you and me with the truth that we are both blind and wide-eyed. Asleep and awake. We are blind and asleep to the wrong things and the wrong person in our lives. Sometimes we get frustrated with somebody, see a fault in them, and upon further reflection, realize that .... that same trait is in us. Let's challenge ourselves to admit and address this possibility and potential. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 6, 2023

This UNCORK coffee chat is an inspiring conversation with Monica de Wit, an amazing woman I encountered when my wife, my brother-in-law, and I made the tough decision to find a care home for my 90-year-old mother-in-law with dementia. Monica catalyzes her 20-year passion for fashion and interior design to serve and support clients with dementia and their caregivers in transition seasons. Grab a coffee and listen in, and you will be encouraged and challenged to: · Understand you are the "middle man" serving the greater good. · Realize that what you do for others mirrors what you are or need to do for yourself. · Honour our "village elders" because it is a sacred trust and obligation. · Realize that being a business owner and entrepreneur is primarily a "head game." · Use what could be soul-crushing and make it soul-fulfilling. · Unlock conversations with people about who they are, not just about what they do. · And to embrace the universe's "cosmic kick in the ass" as a provocation and privilege for us and others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 9, 2023

There are no straight streams, rivers, or lines in nature - and our personal and professional paths forward won't be either! In this 6-minute & 27-second episode, I remind you that you will get discouraged and disoriented if you let the MYTH of STRAIGHT deceive you. And that by observing a river, one can be reminded of the wisdom that paths forward have bends and turns, and if these are not expected and anticipated, frustration and failure will find you along the way. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 26, 2023

This UNCORK conversation is an insightful and instructive chat with my friend Craig Minchin. Craig and I walk out of the dugout and consider the provocative and powerful lessons he gleaned from the lives of 2 baseball players: Hank Aaron, who almost everyone has heard of, and Jeremy Brown, who you most likely have not. Here are some of the personal and professional lessons we learned as we shared a drink: You need to know your stats to stay motivated; Slumps will happen ... just keep swinging; Success comes in unexpected ways; You will strike out sometimes; It's OK to take second base; And, if you fall and are crawling back to first base ... look up and find the person cheering and waving you around the bases. Pour a glass of whiskey (or any other drink), and let's play ball. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 1, 2023

Confession. I failed to convey my message and train leaders in Mozambique in 2008 ... And then, I discovered a simple and powerful strategy that enabled me to get ideas and insights to take "root" and bear "fruit." In this 5-minute & 58-second episode, I share the process I learned in 2009 at a local Winery about "grafting" that has transformed how I communicated new ideas, changed mindsets and introduced new insights to Mozambican government officials and everyone I coach and train today. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 8, 2023

UNENDERS: the Lasting Legacy of "CARVERS" This episode is the 10th in the 14-part series we embarked on a while ago. In this one, we dissect another one of the 13 characteristics, the actions, the passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers .. the UNCOMMODIFIED .. the UNENDERS ….. who … even though they are gone now … are still with me and many others. In this episode, we explore why UNENDERS carve, where they carve, who they carve, what they carve on, and what powerful tools "UNENDING Carvers" use to "chisel" and "channel" the spirit of Michelangelo as they help them "chip away"... until they set their "angel" free. They are UNENDERS because they were and are … CARVERS … and if you and I can become "CARVERS" now … Provocative and Positive sculptures, etchers, engravers, inscribers and carvers in heads and on hearts; we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers ... UNENDERS in the lives of the people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 17, 2023

In this 5-minute and 38-second nitty-gritty episode, We explore one of the most straightforward yet potent strategies to prepare, protect, and propel you of others as you wade into the deep waters of personal or professional change. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Mar 20, 2023

Listen to this 5-minute and 42-second nitty-gritty episode that will encourage and empower you to: Not get seduced and paralyzed by perfection. To get comfortable releasing your imperfect plans into the world, experiment with them, and let them find their way. And to always remember that ... IT'S ONLY PERFECT IN YOUR MIND. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Mar 5, 2023

This UNCORK conversation is a thoughtful and instructive chat with Facilitator, Musician, Producer and my friend Kris MacQueen. As we explore his almost 30-year journey through 3 very different careers, Kris and I consider this question: How do you uncommodify one world with the lessons you learn in a "seemingly" different world? Here are some thoughts and questions we consider as we share a whiskey: How is asking for "luck" the pathway to possibility? If you want to help someone find a new opportunity, help them see what they have "favour" for and encourage them to step into the "favourable" space others give them. What lessons has Kris learned in the music "world" that can help you "play" better in your organization? What transferable traits and skills learned in one "world" can be used to stand up and stand out in every "world?" Which has the power to uncommodify you more; your character or credentials? At the end of our conversation, Kris shares the most important lesson he has drawn from three decades and three wonderful careers: our "EARNEST HOPEFULNESS" for and in others is what will transform all of us. Pour yourself a glass of whiskey. Have a drink with us and join in the journey. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER & : TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 13, 2023

Listen to this 5-minute and 3-second episode I recorded on my iPhone while camping which will challenge you with this question: What's your goal? Give a mandate or create a MOVEMENT. Here's what I have discovered: If you want to be motivated and motivate others. If we want to avoid having to drive people all the time. If we want people to show up daily with passion and purpose to execute a mission - we must create a movement, not just give a mandate. When we inspire a MOVEMENT in ourselves and others, we initiate something that can catalyze the passion, attention, desire, and clarity we require to move us toward our destiny. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Jan 24, 2023

This UNCORK conversation is a practical and provocative chat with my colleague and consulting partner Amanda Macdougall that will challenge you about how you see the people in your organization. If you say that people are your greatest "assets," do your attitudes and actions align with this declaration? Along the way, we explore these critical questions: Are you treating people like disposal assets? What if we see our people as "capital assets?" Are you seeing people as your enemies, as the problem or as your allies with whom you can solve a problem? If we say that people are our greatest assets in our organization, what other critical questions do we need to ask ourselves and others to confirm if this is true? Pour yourself a glass of port wine. Have a drink with us and join in the journey. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 2, 2023

As you stand on the edge of a new year, here are some questions for you to consider: Are you so wrapped up in what you're planning and producing that you forget to plug in and recharge? Are you getting enough time in "Cathedral Space"… in "Sacred Space?" Do you need to wade into a "familiar river" as I did and realize that it is never the same as the last time you waded into it, and neither are you? Listen to this 6-minute and 49-second episode I recorded on my iPhone while camping. Challenge yourself to find and experience "Cathedral Spaces"… places that remind you of what is inspiringly vast and humblingly small. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Dec 14, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Erin Sikopoulos. Erin is a certified Gemstone Energy Medicine Practitioner, advanced Intuitive and a Licensed Massage Therapist for over a decade. In private practice, Erin combines all three specialties into unique energy & bodywork sessions for clients. She also mentors and speaks on developing intuition, utilizing gemstone energy and holds regular Gemstone Meditations. Here are some questions that energize my conversation with Erin: What is intuition? How can intuition and energy be significant assets in life, business and leadership? How do we go beyond "gut feelings" and actively access the intuitive plane? And the most crucial question for me ... how do we understand and utilize all this without feeling like we're joining a new age cult? Listen to our conversation, and you will discover that there's "information" all around us that we cannot always hear. Like television, radio, or WIFI signals, intuition and energy always try to whisper to us. It's a frequency that is extremely rich in information and instructional wisdom that can be tuned into. But, here's the great news, being intuitive or being "an intuitive" is ABSOLUTELY NOT a gift. It's innate in all of us. You can learn how to tap into it, discover your unique intuitive language and practice it. And you will UNCOMMODiFY yourself when you become an "impeccable non-judgmental observer" full of creative curiosity and attentiveness to a world you can "hear" with your soul. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Dec 6, 2022

In this 10-minute and 23-second NITTY-GRITTY episode, I explore an ancient story that teaches us about the best gift you can give yourself and others: the journey we all need to go on to find our true selves. Listen in, and you will discover the wisdom of "wrestling an angel" and wrestling your darkness in the presence of light. If you want to walk differently in this life, as I have, you must go into the "tunnel" and find your freedom, see your future, and then walk forward into it, limping if you need to. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens

Nov 21, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Speaker and Author Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I chat about her new book, IN EVERY BELIEF IS A LIE, and explore these provocative questions: If there is a lie in every belief, is there a truth in every lie? How is a lie built? How is a lie broken? During our conversation, we discover that: - Unfortunately, most of us believe our "truth" is the only truth. - The whole truth is both present and missing at any moment. - It's all about the "lenses" through which we see the world. - It's time to admit that your "truth" isn't as truthful as you anticipated. - It's time to dialogue with yourself and others again about your beliefs. - And to find the LIE in your BELIEF, you must acknowledge that there are untruths in your truth and understand why it's so easy for you to ingest those poisonous lies. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 14, 2022

In this 8-minute and 6-second nitty-gritty episode, I encourage you to be a Monitor who plans to check in with your people along the way, tell them to expect problems and prepare them to solve them proactively. Not a Micro-Manager who checks up on everyone constantly and pounces on people when there's a problem. Nobody sets out to be a Micro-Manager, but you will become one if you can't trust your people and don't stop making it all about your success, not theirs. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 4, 2022

It's always better to see individuals and not groups; to see individual people, not groups of priests, pagans, or politicians. When we talk in homogenous ways regarding large groups of people - like "everyone," "everybody," or "all of those people," the reality is it can never be true because not every person in that ecosystem, whatever that ecosystem, is the same way. In this 5-minute and 35-second nitty-gritty episode, my challenge is to see HUMANS, not Humanity, because it will transform you and others. See individuals with individual stories, hopes and dreams, trauma and pain, and individualized experiences instead of wrapping it all up and painting everybody with the same brush. When I see "Humanity" and I see all of Humanity's problems and challenges, this is far too overwhelming for me. What can I do about Humanity? Nothing. Now the first "human" I can do something about is me. And the first human that you can do something about is yourself. Whether it's in your company, community group, family, or wherever it is: Ask yourself this week, what is seeing "HUMANS" and not just "Humanity" mean to me? And how will you powerfully and positively touch your world - one unique person at a time? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 20, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK conversation with my friend Craig Minchin. Craig and I explore how his journey from a profound and dark soul-crushing personal and professional crisis led him to find emotional healing, revive his Mr. Incredible, and as a bonus, find the best job he ever has had. Craig shares on a deeply personal level the pain and the pleasure of his journey that began with him asking and answering some difficult questions and making some daring life changes. And how the journey into a new career or new season is fueled by one of the most potent forces that energize humans through difficult and dark times ... HOPEFULNESS. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 12, 2022

This 5-MINUTE & 49-SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY episode explores these provocative questions and challenges; Why must we stop providing quick answers and start asking better questions to embrace and move into our uncertain future? And why must we embrace ambiguity and the truth that we are rather dim-sighted? BECAUSE: there are very few things that we truly can control around us. We have no idea what will happen 2 days, 2 minutes or 2 seconds from now. And, because the only thing CERTAIN is UNCERTAINTY. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca

Oct 5, 2022

My 100th EPISODE. What a ride. What a journey. Let's celebrate our uniqueness, continue breaking the evil spell of sameness, and remind ourselves of what we can discover through failure if we don't "turtle up" and say, I can't... I can't move forward. For those of you who listen regularly, I want to say thank you. Thanks for being part of this community, this UNCOMMODiFiED journey. Thanks for joining a group of people who are listening in and challenging themselves to stand up and stand out for all the right reasons and not be a dime-a-dozen kind of person. To influence the world in which we have authority for the good of ourselves and others. And to break the evil spell of sameness, not just being a "Homogeneous Human" but by understanding that we are unique Homo Sapiens with something to contribute. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 27, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Business Mentor Jeff Chesebrough. Jeff is the CEO of Innovate Niagara, a one-stop resource for entrepreneurs in high-growth sectors that includes a network of business incubators and service providers. Our conversation explores some very practical ways that we can incubate the ideas, dreams, and passions of others. And the role that mentoring and asking provocative questions play within this. Jeff and I examine the main reasons that cause entrepreneurs to fail early in their endeavours and what helps them find success. And we discuss why "hustle" is the talent and passion is the "stock" everyone wants to invest in Grab a beer and raise your glass to the entrepreneurial spirit that moves us all forward. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 19, 2022

In this 4-minute and 24-second Mini Nitty-Gritty episode, I explore the wisdom and power that comes to us and others when we live "paradoxically" and play "tug-a-war" with ideas and ideologies. For us to hold tension in truth, to hold tension in an argument, and to understand the complexity of many things in life, we must stop seeing things as contradictions. Instead, we should choose to see them as a paradox or paradoxical truth. A contradiction is ideas that are utterly opposed to one another, very different and therefore at odds with each other. More than likely, one is correct, and one is wrong. Now, when I think of a paradox, I see it as ideas that might seem contradictory on the surface, but once you get underneath it, you might find that there is truth on both sides. We must see it as a "tug-of-war" and pull on both sides of an idea or argument. It's the only way to maintain the middle and find the truth. Please overlook the rawness of the audio on this episode that I recorded on my iPhone at the picnic table at my campsite. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 6, 2022

Inspired by a recent trip to Atlanta, I reflect on the challenge of MLK for me and you to be "Servants of Justice." In this 6-MINUTE & 35-SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY episode, I challenge you and me to not let the feeling that the "little thing" we can do in our world to break the power of injustice is so insignificant that it's not worth doing. Don't be deceived or deceive yourself ... when many of us do nothing, nothing is done. And when many of us do nothing, nothing changes. Please overlook the rawness of this episode I recorded on my iPhone out front of the MLK National Parks Museum in Atlanta. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 31, 2022

Motivating and inspiring Humans to be great and to do amazing things is relatively simple. This 4-MINUTE & 6-SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY episode will teach you that it's all about your beliefs about them and what those beliefs tell you to do next. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 15, 2022

This episode is entitled "Black Dogs & Butter Tarts." It's an UNCORK Conversation with Sandy Nickel about living well with the "Black Dog." A chat about how Sandy manages her "black dog" (her depression) and her journey in learning how to take care of "him" in her daily life. Sandy has enjoyed a 20-year career as an IT Project Consultant. She is now providing part-time and fractional Project Management to help small and medium-sized companies thrive and loves working with not-for-profits to help them give back to their community. Recently, Sandy has taken her hobby and love of cooking and baking and started a new baking business called SNickelFritz Kitchens. Her bakery business has become known for its hand-crafted butter tarts made with pure, simple ingredients that are delivered fresh to your door! During our conversation, Sandy answers these questions: what is the Black Dog? And when did it come onto your life? What has been the most difficult and the biggest blessing about owning and living with this dog? And, what advice or strategies would you give to help other people who own and live with a "dog" like this? Along the way, Sandy shares the simple wisdom of "just putting" and how to be careful about what you " consume" and what "consumes" you. Additionally, I share some of my experiences with my mother's depression and a season of panic attacks I endured. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 5, 2022

WARNING: IF F-WORDS LIKE FAILURE, FAILING, FUCKUPS, OR FUCKED IT UP OFFEND YOU; THIS EPISODE MAY NOT BE FOR YOU ... BUT YOU SHOULD PROBABLY STILL LISTEN TO IT. I recently had the privilege of speaking at an event in my local community called "FuckUp Nights." This episode is based on what I shared that night. These community events encourage and challenge us to share and think about our failures as a way of touching our humanity and entering into the lessons that we can learn, not from our success, but by publicly sharing and talking about our failings and failures. As I prepared to speak, I asked myself these questions: "if I am going to share some significant failures and failings in my life, what should I share? Why would I share them? And how would I do it in a creative and thought-provoking way? From those questions emerged this idea: when I was a teenager, I loved albums, vinyl albums at the time. And, back then, those albums had an "A SIDE" and a "B SIDE." The "B SIDE" contained songs that were not as popular, but the "B SIDE" often had some pretty fantastic music on it as well. And here is the truth, everybody's got a "B SIDE" of their story, of the "album" of their life. I have one, and you have one. But, on social media, on LinkedIn, you will only hear and see our "A-SIDE." You will only hear and see our success side. You're not going to hear about my failures, and I won't hear about yours. So, in this episode, as I did that night in front of over a hundred people, I will explore and share the "B SIDE," or in this case, we're going to call it the "F SiDE" of my life, the "F SiDE" of my album. The "FUCKUP" side of my album: 7 song titles reflecting on seven significant moments of failure in my life and the one crucial challenge for all who are honest enough to admit we have an "F SiDE" on our album. MY LIFE ALBUM TITLE: LOOKiNG THROUGH THE HOURGLASS SONGS FROM THE "F SiDE" 1 - A MOTHERS iLL ADViSED iDEA 2 - ARE YOU SORRY? NOT AT ALL 3 - BUiLDiNGS. BULLSHiT. A BROTHER & ONE BAD BUYER 4 - NO CENTS & NO SENSE 5 - ON THE EDGE OF RUiN 6 - Going FULL NON-PROFiT 7 - 28K & ABSOLUTELY NOTHiNG TO SHOW Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 20, 2022

This UNCORK conversation with my friend and your historian Craig Minchin is inspired by the awfulness of 10 days and an adventure of 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds. Craig and I UNCORK some exquisite Irish whiskey and American bourbon and chat about the amazingly insightful and inspiring life and work of one of the foremost female journalists of the 19th century. Nellie Bly (born in 1864) found the truth in what we wish was fiction and the fact in the fiction book that inspired her to circle the globe. During our conversation, we press into these ideas: What being a voice for the voiceless and risking your safety and sanity can do for others. How being both selfless and selfish is a reality for all of us. And how the frailty of our humanity honestly expressed can motivate and inspire everyone around us. Nellie Bly was driven to uncover uncomfortable truths and inspired to make fiction fact. She went undercover & around the world. She had real chutzpah and wrote and spoke “truth to the power” before it was a thing. And she harnessed the energy of her curiosity and married it with courage and compassion to create social change. Pour a drink and get ready to work more and talk less. Get ready to move from articulation to action and turn what seems like just “fantasy” into “reality” for you and others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 12, 2022

This 5 MINUTE & 6 SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY episode explores this provocative and powerful question and idea; How do you identify the "pollinators" in your "ecosystem" and partner with them. Why? Because you need "pollinators," you need "bees." You must engage and enlist the people who influence other people early and often. You need the people that others tend to look to, are naturally attracted to or have an affinity for in your "ecosystem" to help spread the "word." So take your idea to them first. Let them smell it. Let them taste it. Let them touch it and let them "rub up" against that idea in such a way that when you start to try to communicate that idea or that strategy or that new thing you want to do, they come alongside when you're not there and they "pollinate" and help grow and fertilize it. Please overlook the rawness of the audio I recorded on my iPhone at the picnic table at my campsite. I just had to get this little idea out of my head. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 4, 2022

UNENDERS are and were WEAVERS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover the 3 Wonderous gifts the UNENDING WEAVER gives to you and me. Firstly, they give us the gift of PARTNERS & PARTNERING. They help us see that the tapestry of our interconnected lives is a weaving. Connect you and me with other threads. And they weave their ideas and ideals in and through you and me. The second gift the UNENDING WEAVER gives us is of PATTERNING & PATTERNS. They help us identify and address good and bad patterns in our lives. Teach you to “pattern match” with people. And they teach you to be a patient weaver. And the third gift the UNENDING WEAVERS give us is the gift of PERSPECTIVE & PERCEPTION . They instruct and implore us to understand that there are no mistakes in the weaving. Encourage you to relax and submit to the “stretch” of the loom of life. Remind you and me that sometimes we all sabotage our own tapestry. And they equip and encourage us to alter our vantage point and come around with them to see the “finished” side of the tapestry. UNENDING WEAVERS encourage you and help you to turn the rug and the tapestry and look at it from the other side, the finished side. We look at our lives from the back side of the tapestry. See loose threads and messy knots. We see backwards patterns and unmatched and uncoordinated colours. UNENDING WEAVERS encourage us, sometimes with a “prophetic urgency,” to turn it around, flip it over, and see the “other side” … the wonderous and, of course, beautifully flawed tapestry that you and I are becoming .... a tapestry with just the correct number of mistakes. With just enough room for the Spirit, the divine, and with enough mercy and graciousness for ourselves and others to enter in and make us more human. A powerfully beautiful fabric garment that has discovered and embraced the interconnective tapestries of our lives. Not just as a single and separate piece of cloth but as one small piece in one epic weaving of all of humanity for all of history. UNIQUE HOMO SAPIENS who fully know that we are one thread and in need of others because, as a rich reminder of this, our UNENDING WEAVERS have woven themselves into us before they died. UNENDERS are and were WEAVERS. And if you and I become WEAVERS NOW … Wise Weavers who enable and encourage everyone around us to see the wondrous beauty of the finished side of the tapestry of our lives, we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 22, 2022

Leaders need to stop fooling themselves; they don't really believe their employees are "customers" because they think their employees always have to "buy" into what they're saying and selling. In this 4-minute and 38-second mini NITTY-GRITTY, we discover the 5 things that great leaders must "sell" to their employees. Because if they don't "buy" in ... you and your team will fail. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 14, 2022

What do you "lean" into? What are you "leaning" into in this season? In this 4-minute and 39-second mini NITTY-GRITTY, we explore why the 23.5-degree tilt of the earth is so important and why our personal, professional, and organizational "tilt" is as well. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 5, 2022

This episode is an eye-opening and practical chat with my colleague and consulting partner Amanda Macdougall about a bad habit, a very bad leadership and management habit that drives your very best employees to the brink and maybe even to drink. Ponder these provocative questions with us: When is a gift not a gift? When is a reward not so rewarding? And why do leaders and managers sometimes reward their best and hardest working employees with the work that others fail to do? In this conversation, Amanda and I unpack some practical and tactical frameworks that will enable leaders, managers, overachieving employees, and underachieving ones to navigate the waters of workload distribution and personal efficiency and effectiveness. And the sometimes tricky and difficult performance conversations that must happen to create a healthier and happier team. Listen in as we explore and learn: What drives a leader to choose this bad workload and people management strategy? How some employees are protecting themselves from the generous gift of their colleagues' work? And how testing our beliefs, proactively articulating expectations, and encouraging everyone to hold their own feet to the fire is the best way forward. Grab a coffee, and let me tell you the tales of woe that birthed this conversation. And don't worry, names have been withheld to protect and incent and the not so incent. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 26, 2022

UNENDERS are and were RUNNERS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover why RUNNERS are not afraid to put their success in your hand and trust you to run well with "it" and them. And how they help you and others learn the skills and secrets required to get out of the blocks and into a fast stride; get rid of "toxins," and "oxygenate" yourself to run farther and longer in life. And to understand the wisdom of pace and rhythm and how to rest even as you run the long "race" of life. UNENDERS are and were RUNNERS. And if you and I can become RUNNERS NOW, with and for others, RUNNERS who set the pace, race, and place our baton in the hands of others, we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 12, 2022

UNENDERS are and were DIGGERS. In this, the 7th episode in a 14-part series, we explore another of the 13 characteristics, the actions, and the passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers. the UNCOMMODIFIED. the UNENDERS, who even though many of them are gone now, they are still alive with me. UNENDERS are and were DIGGERS. And if you and I can become DIGGERS NOW ... DIGGERS who unearth, uncover and help people discover the shit and the silver, the poop and the platinum under the surface of their lives, we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Listen to this episode, and you will discover how DIGGERS are like Archeologists and Geologists in the lives of people they inspire and influence. Discover the "tools " they use to dig down to "bedrock" and what their "digging" up helps you and me rediscover and refresh in our lives. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 5, 2022

This episode is entitled "UNBRANDED & UNBRIDLED: Living and Leading the Maverick Way" it's an UNCORK Conversation with consultant, trainer, mentor, speaker, and author Judith Germain. Judith is a "Mindful Maverick" who amplifies impact and influence - hers, mine, and yours. Judith and I set this conversation free and ride full-on into the world where Mavericks run free and wild for the sake of others. Ride with us along the trail, and you will discover what a Maverick is and how they use their superpowers to get it done, get it done right for you and them, and have a heap load of fun. Along the way, you will discover that some of you are Mavericks by personality and some Mavericks by leadership. And how socialized Mavericks adapt to create more significant impact and influence. Near the end of my conversation with Judith, I step into the "confessional" as I have an epiphany about how I parented my daughter into a "princess box" and ultimately muted her inner Maverick for many years. After all, only men are mavericks. Right. NO. Absolutely WRONG. Grab a glass of water and get ready to run wild and free. UNBRANDED & UNBRIDLED: Living and Leading the Maverick Way. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 27, 2022

UNENDERS are and were BELIEVERS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover how belief and being a believer in and for others will impact and influence them today ... tomorrow ... and even when you are dead and gone. Together we will discover the practical things that believers do that empower and demonstrate their belief in others. And we also examine the possibilities and potential that are unlocked when you are cheering others on and articulating and expressing your fanatic faith in them. In this, the 6th episode in a 14-part series, we explore another of the 13 characteristics, the actions, and the passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers. the UNCOMMODIFIED. the UNENDERS, who even though many of them are gone now, they are still alive with me. UNENDERS are and were BELIEVERS. And if you and I can become BELIEVERS NOW … in others and in their ability to do anything they put their heart and soul into and onto ... We can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 20, 2022

UNENDERS are and were RECORDERS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover the power and potential in your hands and heart when you get out paper, scissors, markers, or your iPhone or Galaxy Note or any other kind of smartphone and make it smarter and wiser for someone else. Be a RECORDER of events and ideas or your seemingly mundane life so it can be transformed from mundane to magical memories that inspire from the other side. In this 5th part in a 14-part series, I explore another of the 13 characteristics, actions, and passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers. The UNCOMMODIFIED. The UNENDERS. Who are still with me and many others, even though many of them are gone now. UNENDERS are RECORDERS. And if you and I can become RECORDERS NOW and "document" and "capture" a moment in time ... to be lived and relived over and over again, we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 12, 2022

UNENDERS are and were PAINTERS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover how to: Help people "see" the hidden value in themselves and meaning in their lives. And what is real and what is possible for them. Help people use the light and shadow of their lives and "paint" a brighter future with and for them. And "PAINT" on "human canvases," so you will leave a lasting legacy that will outlive and outlast you. In this 4th part in a 14-part series, I explore another of the 13 characteristics, actions, and passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers. The UNCOMMODIFIED. The UNENDERS. Who are still with me and many others, even though many of them are gone now. They are UNENDERS because they were PAINTERS. And if you and I can become PAINTERS now … in and on the human canvases we meet in this life we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers, UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 5, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Bo Andersson. Bo is a passionate leader in the water and wastewater value industry. His career began over ½ a century ago and continues to flow today with a vibrant desire for excellence. Our conversation ebbs and flows as we dive deep into why curiosity and caring are so transformational. And what Bo's understanding of the curious journey of H2O has taught him about being strategically curious and caring in life and business. Join us as we let caring and carefulness energize our carefree curiosity and make us wide-eyed children who poke and prod problems and opportunities for the benefit of all. Grab a beer or a glass of the water that Bo and his colleagues have helped pump to your house or business and let's get in the flow. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 30, 2022

UNENDERS are and were MENTORS. Listen to this episode, and you will discover the essential attitudes and actions that will empower you to empower others and enhance the impact and effect of your mentoring and encouragement of others even when you are gone. In this 3rd part in a 14-part series, I explore another of the 13 characteristics, actions, and passions of those who are UNENDING legacy leavers. The UNCOMMODIFIED. The UNENDERS. Who are still with me and many others, even though many of them are gone now. THEY ARE UNENDERS because they were MENTORS. And you and I can become MENTORS now, on purpose and with purpose ... passionately practical MENTORS. And become UNENDING legacy leavers, UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 20, 2022

In this episode, I will explore the first of thirteen characteristics, actions, and passions of those who have become UNENDING Legacy Leavers. UNCOMMODiFiED UNENDERS to me. Even though they are gone, they are definitely not forgotten because they were PUSHERS. And if you and I can become one now on purpose and with purpose, proactive PUSHERS, we can and will become UNENDING legacy leavers. UNCOMMODIFIED UNENDERS in the lives of many people we encounter in this life. UNENDERS. Legacy leavers are PUSHERS. Their PUSHERS of people, and they leave an imprint. Their PUSHERS of limits and limitations and of Barriers and Boulders who inspire you to do the same, and their PUSHERS who push Seeds into the soil of people they encountered that bear fruit in the lives of others long after they are gone. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 12, 2022

I will be your ferryman over the river Styx (you may have to google that reference) into a series of podcast episodes about my UNENDING, about your UNENDING, about the lasting legacy of the UNCOMMODiFiED. Because, when it’s all said but really never done, what unique mark will we leave? The subject matter of these episodes has weight. It’s deep and maybe even a little dark for some. It’s dangerous and dramatic. And according to my wife, it may have the power to hasten my untimely death, but I don’t think so, at least I hope not. So how will this work? Over 14 episodes, I will explore the characteristics, actions, and passions of those that have and are becoming, to me, UNENDING Legacy Leavers. UNCOMMODiFiED. UNENDERS. And even though they are gone, they are definitely not forgotten. They were and still are for me: Pushers, Painters, Mentors, Recorders, Believers, Wanderers, Diggers, Runners, Weavers, Carvers, Wounders, Survivors, and Lovers. And if you and I can become NOW on purpose and with purpose proactive Pushers, Painters, Mentors, Recorders, Believers, Wanderers, Diggers, Runners, Weavers, Carvers, Wounders, Survivors, and Lovers. We can and will become UNENDING Legacy Leavers. UNCOMMODiFiED. UNENDERS. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 2, 2022

This episode explores the overused term but sometimes underappreciate journey of "the Pivot." Whirling from stability to following a dream and recalibrating when the world throws you curve balls like COVID. Join us, my friend and business partner Amanda Macdougall and myself for this UNCORK Conversation with former CTV News reporter, anchor, journalist, creator, and founder of Buff Mom, BUFFnation, and Delish by Design Leslie Gordon Christie. We often love the idea of being uncommodified, but how do you break free from the chains of routine, stability and sameness? Well … you do it, Leslie style and: admit that sometimes you talk yourself out of the success you should be experiencing. You change your mindset and don't let the tragedy you see and report on become a wearying burden. You hire a coach and get your life in line with your values. You get clear about what needs you "right now" and what needs your resounding "no." You water the seeds of who really are and let them grow. You watch who you're getting advice from. You realize that meditation is the "helper" that enables and prepares you to balance your internal and outer worlds. You get really lucky … and understand that luck is, as Seneca said, what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. And you use thankfulness and gratefulness to release and realize your and others better now and better future. So, pour a warm lemon water or lemon ginger tea … or any other lemony beverage you can think of and let's ignite this fiery conversation. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 23, 2022

This 1 MINUTE & 53 SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY episode explores these questions: What season are you in, and are your expectations reasonable? For example, are you expecting whole ripe fruit in spring or planting your seed in the fall? Harvest in winter? Or cool spring rains in the heat of summer? Understanding the season you are in and having reasonable seasonal expectations will help you settle in, enjoy the journey, and reduce your frustration with yourself and others. Please overlook the rawness of this short episode that I recorded on my iPhone in the forest by my house. I just had to get this little idea out of my head. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Feb 16, 2022

This episode is entitled "BLOW YOUR FEARS AWAY: the Secret Power of Your Nervous Farts." It's an UNCORK Conversation with media specialist, television broadcaster, news writer, and FEAR FACER Natasha McKenty. Natasha and I chat and chin wag about living life uncomfortably, facing our fears, and using your platform and your gifts to inspire and encourage others along the way. As we dip and dive into our terrors and tears, Natasha shares her personal and professional journey from being terrified of crowds and speaking in public to being in front of crowds and the camera and "going public" for the sake of others. Natasha encourages you to find an audience for the good news stories and look for the helpers because good news soothes the soul. Our conversation explores how she found her healing by exposing herself to others who have overcome. We chat about how we need to learn to be comfortable in fear or let it stop us from achieving our dreams and goals. And that if you get past the fear, you will find the rush. The First step is the hardest. Then baby steps. Focus on where you are. Get your eyes on something inspiring. Go over the wall of your fear, repel down it and nervous fart all the way down if you need to because nobody's listening anyway. Natasha challenges you and me to "do it scared" and inspire others. And Let people inside your fear. Let them see you press into it and through it because it makes us all more human. So, pour a glass of wine, have a drink with us and take the first step. Don't overthink it. Don't look down. Go over the edge of your fear with us for your sake and for the sake of inspiring others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 5, 2022

This episode is an UNCORK Conversation with Cam Shapansky, a social sector fundraising and program development advocate, thought leader, and an old friend of mine. Cam is the Founder and CEO of Blue North, a fundraising and strategy group that works with Non-profit Organizations around the world, helping them improve their programs, raise more money, and do more great work for others. Cam and I reflect on what the privilege of working internationally, in other cultures over the past quarter-century, has taught us about life and leadership. We pour some tequila and Mezcal and share some battlefield stories that have informed and instructed us over the years, experiences and encounters that have taught us that we are bigger and build better when we listen first and well to the wisdom in the room or the wisdom in the hut. We muse about the fact that we are most likely "dumb-as-a-stump" until we sit on a stump under a tree and listen and learn from village elders and battle-scarred helpers. We reflect on how easy it is to dishonour without knowing, and that bestowing honour begins with reserving judgement. I share with Cam the wisdom I learned on a visit to an Ontario winery that transformed how I worked with Political and Social Leaders in other nations: the wisdom of grafting my experience and knowledge onto cultural root systems in the countries and cultures that I had the privilege to work in. Cam shares some powerful ideas about how impactful communication is empowered by SIMPLICITY, and by crafting and communicating our message "OUTSIDE IN." Our hair has surely diminished over the years, but we have grown as men and mentors, as we have wandered, wondered, and grown wiser along the way. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 26, 2022

In this NITTY-GRITTY, I share two more Life and Leadership lessons that my RV trips are teaching me. I am applying these in my personal life and my work with my client partners. I am learning valuable lessons about towing the LOAD and gaining some insights about "weight distribution" and burning "fuel" in my life as I do. I am also learning about hooking up and testing my LIGHTS on our new RV, and that is helping me see how leaders need to "signal" their desire to "change lanes" and their other intentions to those they lead. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 18, 2022

In this NITTY-GRITTY episode, I encourage you to understand that your ears are not the only body part that helps you listen. So listen, and you will discover the other appendages you need to activate to help you hear better and more. Give me 10-minutes and 53-seconds of your time, and you will discover the secret power of note-taking when you use it to keep you on track in the conversation, contain and place our interruptions so that they don't get in the way of good listening, and build greater trust along the way. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 12, 2022

This UNCORK conversation is sparked by this quote from Haile Selassie, "We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community." Leadership Historian Craig Minchin and I UNCORK some exceptional whiskey and chat about the powerful and captivating character and leadership traits of Haile Selassie. We explore some of his accomplishments and expose some of his failures and flaws: his light and darkness. During our conversation, we discover the destiny in his name. We explore what we should engage with and retain. We experience the captivating power of charisma, the real grace of leaders. The importance of self-care and soul-care, and we find out what good thing can start to happen at 3:30 am every morning. Craig shares how Selassie's life and legacy challenge him to live and lead and how it should challenge us to owe our allegiance to the right thing and the right people and serve it all, and all, for the betterment of the human community. Pour a drink and get ready to be inspired to be Bigger. More. Greater. and Larger for others . Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 5, 2022

Back in EPISODE # 50 entitled UNDETERRED & UNDENIED (If you haven't listened to that one yet, please check it out), I outlined 12 positive predispositions undeterred and undeniable people. In this 9-minute and 55-second follow-up episode, I share some more thoughts and encourage you to consider, at a deeper level, how they were TENACIOUSLY PATIENT, tenacious and patient. You will discover the powerful TUG-OF-WAR and the PUSH & PULL that will make you undeterred and undeniable. And the wisdom of HURRY UP and WAIT. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 27, 2021

This episode is an UNCORK CONVERSATION with Matt Fletcher. Matt is an UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast listener that I connected with through social media. After learning his story, I wanted to have on the show to share his personal and professional journey of buying his Dad’s business. And then recently selling that business to a larger corporation in an industry in which up to 70% of the industry’s knowledge could vaporize in the next ten years, and a historic number of businesses will be bought and sold. Matt and I chat about the GIVE and TAKE in negation and what we GIVE and GET in life and business transactions and transitions. Because in the end, Matt didn’t just buy and sell a business; he purchased and sold roles and identities. Along the way, we explore: What was easier than he expected? And what was harder than he expected when the business transitioned from his father to him and his brother? And then what was it like for him when the business was recently sold to a larger corporation? Grab Pepsi or a Coke, and let’s see what we can GIVE and GET and BUY and SELL today. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 21, 2021

In this episode, I highlight the 4 GIFTS that I consistently hear that employees, teams, partners, your partner, your children, and even your dog and cat want and need from you and other leaders this Christmas and throughout next year. Give these 4 GIFTS that are on everyone's Christmas list this year and every year, and you will build trust and catalyze the attention and desire to set and achieve your goals. Because if you don't, there will be a lump of coal or a chunk of something else equally as disappointing in everyone's stocking and under every tree again this year. There will be division, confusion, and detrimental diminishment of effectiveness and impact for the people you attempt to lead and guide. The four most BENEFICIAL and BEAUTIFUL Gifts that Wise Women and Wise Men who come together to lead others must come bearing this Christmas are CONSISTENCY. COHESIVENESS. COORDINATION. and CLARITY ... these are the Gifts people want and need from those who have been given the gift of leading and influencing them. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 14, 2021

This episode is entitled "a CURIOUS Man. a CONSENSUS Building Mayor. an UN-POLITICIAN who Marches to the Beat of a Different Drummer." it's an UNCORK Conversation hosted by Kris MacQueen (my Podcast Producer) with Cam Guthrie, the Mayor of one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, Guelph, Ontario. In this UNCORK conversation, Kris and Cam (and myself: eavesdropper and occasional interrupter in this episode) poke and prod into the mysterious world of politics and politicians. And as we do, we push into ideas like ... What you can learn when you lose. How curiosity and open-mindedness make all the difference. And the importance of living and leading with "NO REGRETS." We talk about How to find a "hill to die on" without "killing people" on your way to the top. And about The cost and payoff of meaningful engagement as a leader. We explore the power of Social Media and the boundaries that make it sustainable and healthy for you and others. And how a bit of levity and a proactive "thanks for caring enough to show up" conversation will break the harshness that can live within the rigorous debate and disagreements that will come from passionate people trying to be great and do great things for others. Along the trails and rabbit trails in this Conversation, Cam … Mr. Mayor … Cam encourages us to understand the power of Authentic thankfulness and challenges and encourages you to understand that: You don't have to go to University or College to be a continual learner. BUT YOU DO NEED TO BE CURIOUS & ADMIT YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING. And that there is one bad "political behaviour" that always causes politicians to not give their attention to the right thing for the right reason. Cam challenged us, and I am sure he will challenge you to understand and believe that Democracy is BIGGER than YOU and ME ... and even HIM. You will need a drink and a pad of paper for this one. Got it; let's get really UN-Political and UNCORK this one right now. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 5, 2021

In this NITTY-GRITTY episode, I uncover and expose the GREAT BIG LIE that keeps you from being as productive as you could be. Give me 12-minutes and 14-seconds of your time, which you will never get back, and you will discover the key to maximizing your impact and effectiveness. You will, as I have, find the TRUTH and the WISDOM within the GLASS. Think about this question before you listen to this episode. When you hear the word "TIME," what do you see? a Clock or a Calendar? or maybe you see something fundamentally more transformative, provocative, and instructive? ... I know I do. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 29, 2021

Are your personal and professional relationships BUILT TO LAST? Or do they crumble, fail, and fall apart too often or too quickly? Here's what you will learn in this episode, if you want to build relationships that survive the "storms" and "winds" of life, relationships that thrive and stand the test of time, you will need to dig down and dig deep. In this 1 MINUTE & 48 SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY, I share an experience I had when I was a teenager that challenged and changed me forever. I have used this life lesson for almost 50 years to build stable, lasting personal and professional relationships. Relationships that survive and thrive. Relationships that are BUILT TO LAST. T im Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Nov 22, 2021

This episode entitled "MindSet ReSet: Getting off the Hamster Wheel" is an UNCORK Conversation with Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I walk some of the fiery coals of our fears and failures and challenge ourselves and you to explore the conscience and subconscious beliefs, the "scripts" we run and rehearse in our mind – good or bad and how they predict and propel our behaviour. She shared some practical ideas, strategies, and tools to create and sustain mindset "shifts and resets"? And how discovering your "WHY" is deeply connected to all this. If you choose (and it is a choice) to listen in on this conversation, Lisa will provoke you to find the "purpose your the pain." And to give the gift of your pain a new job to do. She also explains how epigenetics may be at work in you. And the importance of understanding that Your purpose doesn't always pay, but it will reward you and others when you find it and live in it. Grab a glass of wine, have a drink, spin the record …. and find and fix the skip. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 15, 2021

Do you want to be a better and more effective Coach? Do you want to coach more and more often? It's all about where you are during the game. This episode is a 1 MINUTE & 24 SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY that will give you one very simple yet powerful tip to instantly "put" yourself in a better "place" to cause you to have to coach better and more often. Would you please overlook the rawness of this short episode that I recorded on my iPhone in my office? I just had to get this little idea out of my head after a call from a client. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Nov 9, 2021

In this UNCORK CONVERSATION, with Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, and Author, KRISTIN LINDEEN, we explore the idea of Generational Journeys. How personal and professional values translate, transfer, and continue to transform from one generation to another. We muse about the privilege we all have to call out the gifts we see in others. And we ask if our journeys are determined choice or decided destiny. We challenge you to make sure you are transferring PASSION, not just process and principles. And we encourage you to understand that ideas and ideals are Caught AND Taught. Kristin provides excellent advice and practical tools to empower and equip leaders, parents, and educators to transfer foundational values to the next generation. And, along the way, we challenge and encourage you to BE THE RIPPLE EFFECT and intentionally "ripple" into the next generation your most essential values. Do you want to Equip and Empower others to be accountable and live a value-based life? THEN YOU MUST BREAK THE "WIZARD OF OZ" SYNDROME. Grab a coffee and get ready to drop your pebble into the pond and become the "Ripple Effect." Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 1, 2021

In this NITTY-GRITTY Episode, we explore the "Alchemy of Change and Choice." Listen in and discover: - The four base "elements" that need to be "mixed" together to create and sustain CHANGE and CHOICE. - That when your desire for change is "magically morphed" into a true OBSESSION for the change you want, you will begin to make "gold." - That the words you use to "mix" your "potion" of change with really matter. Do you "want" to change or "MUST" you change? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 25, 2021

this is a 1 MINUTE & 42 SECOND mini NITTY-GRITTY Episode that will provoke and challenge you to understand that your organization DOESN'T EXIST or DO ANYTHING. If you think that your organization can be fundamentally different than your people, you are deceiving yourself. Your organization DOESN'T EXIST or DO ANYTHING ... PEOPLE DO. If you want to be a better "organization," you have to focus on making your "people" better. If you want to be a world-class "organization" that delights its clients, you have to focus on making your "people" world-class delighters ... it's really that simple and that hard. If you want to be a kinder, more tolerant "organization" that treats each other well and respectfully, you have to focus on making your "people" less rude and disrespectful ... it's really that simple and that hard. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Oct 18, 2021

In this episode Leadership Historian, Craig Minchin and I explore the life, legacy and leadership lessons we can learn from MOTHER INDIA - Indira Gandhi. We chat about: Building alliances. Seeing beyond and through the Crowds to individuals. Wise and Foolish advice. Discovering what we need to stand up for and stand up to. The danger of becoming an overconfident leader. How our strengths can become our weaknesses. And that regardless of our flaws and failures, we ALWAYS still have a choice. Along the way, Craig shares his process of how researches and learns for historical leaders. Grab a whiskey. And Get ready to be inspired by the past … to live better now .. for the future. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 13, 2021

In this mini NITTY-GRITTY, I share 3 Life and Leadership lessons I learned on a recent RV trip. It's My Site. Don't be a campsite"cutter." You need permission to cut across and cut through. Tanks. FRESH. GREY. And the dreaded BLACK one. It's time to check how full they are. & the Fire. How do you start and stoke yours and others? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 5, 2021

Riddle me this. When food isn't free ... but you can't buy it ... but you can shop for it ... where are you and what are you doing? In this NITTY-GRITTY, I share the story of how my friends and I UNCOMMODiFiED compassion and support for the poor and marginalized in a community I lived in for over 20 years. And at the end of this episode, I give you my cell number and ask you to do me a favour. Please listen and give me a call. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 28, 2021

This is a thought-provoking and timely UNCORK Conversation with leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, and author Alain Hunkins Alain and I dialogue about the impact and implications for employees, employers, and leaders of the fact that the U.S. Labor Department reported that a record 7.6 million people quit their jobs in April and May of 2021. and that The 2021 WORK TREND INDEX shows that 41% of the workforce is considering leaving their employer this year The Great Resignation: What is it? In what sense is it "great"? Why and how is it "great" or could it be "great"? How do employees, employers, and leaders Lean into the wind of the Great Resignation? What Values and Ideologies are people Resigning from and resigning to. As we explore these questions, Alain shares some ideas and wisdom (from his book) on the desire of employees to have Safety. Be Energized. Have Ownership. And find Purpose in their jobs and How Managers and Leaders must make sure that their behaviour, systems and structures help meet and address these four core needs and expectations … especially during these times. Alain will encourage and challenge you to understand that leaders that Lean into being exceptionally more human and more communicative and focus on facilitating more connection, communication, and collaboration will position themselves and their organization to weather this storm, harness this wind, and create positive momentum. The Great Resignation: Understanding the NO and the HELL YES Unfurl your sails, and let's get into this one. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 21, 2021

How do you get your people to desire and embrace change better and quicker? In this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone, I share a provocative idea that I believe is what leaders often forget and overlook when they are trying to get their people to embrace change. You will instantly catalyze the energy and desire required to propel your change if you do this. Change Agents cultivate and catalyze DISSATISFACTION! Do you? Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocation. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Sep 14, 2021

This is an insightful and practical conversation with an international SAP and Supply Chain Execution Architect, my friend, and as you will find out … just a “dude” – Dave Webb. Dave and I explore what over 22 years of working with Senior Leaders during large-scale process and system change & implementation have taught him about: Leading change. Leaders. Leadership.Life. And Himself For Dave, it’s all about the journey, and if you journey with us today, Dave’s experience will challenge you to understand that: Change is scary. And, you should never buy into the lie that it’s just about changing the process. Or the lie and that asking your people to meet you in the middle is a great strategy when it is just lazy leadership. Dave will challenge you to be honest about your motivation for change … even if the truth hurts. And he will encourage you to understand that simplicity brings sharpness and that clutter in your life and your business is a curse that must be broken. Grab a tea, have a sip, and let’s get into it this… Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 7, 2021

In this UNCORK episode with Jon Wagner (Virtual Team Pioneer & Author), we tuck into a conversation about Making Virtual Teams Much More Human. We explore the importance of Personal and Professional Community, Connection, Collaboration, and the Human Systems that create, enhance, and sustain them. Jon shares 11 Key Principles that his years of research and experience showed him will create an effective Virtual Team. Along the way, we ask and answer the following questions: How has your sense of mission driven and shaped you and your work over the past 40 years? How have you used and applied your formal education (as an Engineer and in Cross-Cultural Psychology) to drive and shape your work with Human Systems? Why are personal and professional community, connection, collaboration, and relationship (virtual and in-person) crucial to people, organizations, and you personally? How do we use technology to assist or even enhance community, connection, and collaboration? When is technology not enough? How do we build trust with individuals and teams (virtual and in-person) What does it mean to work "cross-culturally" to you? How do we do this well personally and professionally? What is "Friendship Force?" What is their story? Why is it such a powerful movement? Why are you so passionate about it? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gagne MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 31, 2021

A recent conversation with a Client inspired me to explain that my experience has shown me that Transition Planning, NOT Succession Planning is a much better way to say it, see it, understand it, and really feel it. WHY? Because words matter and have an immediate and lasting emotional impact, especially when talking about people's lives, identities, intrinsic value, future, and legacy. And, it's a HUMAN THING, not just an organizational thing. Join me for a coffee in my backyard, and let's meditate on this idea together. Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocation of this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone.

Aug 24, 2021

This was a thought-provoking and practical conversation with leadership and team trainer, facilitator, coach, consultant, and my business partner Amanda MacDougall. In this conversation, we explore this provocative question ... if you are giving or receiving an opportunity to become a Manager, a people Manager, is that just a Fantastic Promotion or is it ultimately a Fundamental Career Change? Your answer and understanding about this transition and transformation will make or break you and others. Amanda uses her years of practical experience and research and the results of her recent LinkedIn Survey to respond to and explore these questions: Why don't People or Organizations think of becoming a manager as a career change? What is the cost to people and organizations if you don't? If I am becoming a Management Professional, a People Leader, can you give me a Checklist of things I need to consider? Along the way, we explore the "identity Shift" that must take place. The importance of going back to "school". The emotional impact of going from Technical Expert to Management Apprentice. And how the cost of no longer being one of the "gang" can be a price that even the "pay raise" can not cover. AMANDA'S CHECKLIST Checklist for Deciding to Become a Management Professional: You love working with people (culture) You are drawn to thinking more broadly than your own work (strategy) You are ready to set aside technical details in your day to day work You have good communication skills Monitoring, measuring, and tracking are fun! (workflow management) People come to you for support or advice (leadership) Collaboration is a skill in your toolbelt You routinely take initiative and don't wait for direction Are you ready to shift from being one of the "gang" to setting the example? (Personal accountability) You have talked to people who are in the role you aspire to – what does it take to succeed in your role? Open yourself up to reflection and feedback – because that is what you get in management! What to do When you land in a management position: Make your "FROM .. TO" list Create your leadership philosophy Build community – it's lonely in the middle Additional Thoughts for Organizations Review the employee checklist above with prospective managers Be honest with yourself and with prospective managers on requirements – are they people leaders, or workflow managers? Determine what skills are actually required to be successful and hire for those skills – long-term or strong technical individual contributors may not be the best managers. Approach people management training as you would any other technical training requirements Be clear on expectations, time requirements for people and leadership skill development Ensure transparent support for employees considering management, clarifying the unique requirements and shifts required to move into management Think about "off-ramps" if the move to management turns out not to be a good fit that honours everyone in the process. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 17, 2021

A recent conversation with a Network of Consultants and Coaches that I connect with inspired me to explore this question - Work-Life Balance, Myth or Manageable Expectation? Join me for a coffee in my backyard, and let's ruminate on this idea together. Let me challenge you to consider the mental image that immediately comes into your mind when you think of this subject. And share some strategies that I use to establish a healthy rhythm in my own life. Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocation of this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Aug 10, 2021

This UNPEDDLING Conversation with a 3rd Generation Car Guy, Craig Kieswetter, tucks into how to Sell Well in an industry with a problematic selling image. Chris, Craig, and I explore these questions together: How do you "Sell Well" in an industry with a problematic selling image? What are you and your team doing to break the negative "car salesman" image? What is your best advice to someone who wants to get into the business and sell professionally and well? The best lesson you learned from your Grandpa, from your Uncle and your Dad. Where do you see the auto industry going in terms of the selling process? And what is your hope for the future in the car selling industry? Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 3, 2021

The UNCOMMODiFiED are undeterred and undenied. You can’t stop them, push them down, or hold them back. They won’t let you or any force of nature deny them the fulfillment of their predetermined and possibly predestined preferred future. So come hell or high water, diabolic demons (theirs or yours), or raging seas; they are getting there, wherever there is, preferably with you, but without you, if that’s what it takes. The Undeterred and Undenied have unusual rigour and will ultimately be rewarded, even if that reward is subtly or substantially different than they expect it to be when their forecasted future becomes their present moment reality. Roll up your sleeves. Get ready to be challenged and encouraged by what over 30 years of collaborations and collisions with the Undeterred and Undenied have taught me. Get ready to discover and practice the 12 Characteristics, the 12 qualities, the 12 positive predispositions of the Undeterred and Undenied. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 27, 2021

This was a candid and compelling conversation with transformational leadership coach and author Dave Loney. Dave and I dive into the deep and dangerous waters of our genuinely authentic personal and professional selves. In those sometimes murky and sometimes clear waters, we navigate and investigate these ideas and ideals: - Acknowledging and Articulating our Authentic Needs - Appropriate Assertiveness - Affirmation Addictions - The journey of Acclimating our eyes to our own darkness and Finding light in our shadows - Our Strengths and Stresses - The power and pitfalls of Social Biases - The wisdom and warnings in our Leaves and roots. - And the privilege and power in Bringing your gift into your future and the future of others. Get your wet suit on, strap on your air tanks and don your mask. It’s time to jump into the sea of authenticity. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 20, 2021

This was a provocative and punchy conversation with storyteller, photographer, and humourist - Tom Vogel – one of the most UNCOMMODiFiED people I know. Tom and I gibber and jabber about the essence and power of a great story … about what makes the best "story"... whether conceived in the mind and communicated by voice or captured by the camera? Along the way, we rife on ruminate on the mystical power of Vocation and Calling not just Career and how we sometimes Feel like criminals when people pay us to do what we love to do. We remind ourselves of the honour and opportunity we all have to "call out life from people and things" The birth of our GIFTS. The Magical Impact of our Mentors. And the wisdom and wonder of capturing the beautiful brokenness of the fractured life and light that surrounds all of us. And along the way, Tom teaches us his "secret" to capturing the moment and being captivating in the moment. Buckle up your seatbelt and let's ply Tom with some sips of coffee and straightforward questions and find out exactly what the hell he's all about! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 13, 2021

It may be time to admit that sometimes you're just a symptom soother and not really a problem solver at all? Discover the simple secret to being a world-class problem solver. Challenge yourself not just to be a "pill pusher" when you really need to be a "skilled surgeon." Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocation of this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Jul 6, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I have a conversation with Lisa Genovese, the President of BottomLine. We explore the world of Market Research and ideas and insights that will show you: What can help you, your company and your brand be "scrappy" and "punch above your weight" as an "underdog" in your Market. What the best way to seek "feedback and opinion" from your customers is? And if you hire someone to help you do this, what is the most critical thing you will need to believe about them? How to start the process of getting market research? What are the most critical aspects you need to pay attention to when reviewing research documents and information? How to use Market Research used in your Sales Strategy? and, How to use your Market Research to "UNPEDDLE." Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 29, 2021

This is an insightful and challenging conversation with Richard Stanley – the President of Bartell Global and the CEO and President of Precision Metal Works. Richard and I dive deeply into what he has learned about taking organizations (people) from inefficiency to efficiency - from losing money to making money - from an unhealthy culture to a healthy culture. He shares from his 35 years of experience in organizational leadership, business and plant turnarounds, startups, and process improvement about what is relatively easy and much more complex than one might expect in creating Positive, Proficient, & Profitable businesses and systems. This conversation will inspire you to find and eliminate the “awkward” and exercise and encourage “wise risk.” Grab a drink .. And let’s build and sustain Sturdy Success. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 22, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I caution you to be careful and DON’T LET DEMAND DECEIVE YOU. Demand deceives us when we say: I am too busy to … Be proactive and strategic. Prospect “new business.” Plan or follow “our” plan. Take time for big picture thinking and dreaming of our preferred future. Do the “little things” that got us here. Demand deceives us when we say: This is the new normal, and the demand will always be here …. Maybe or maybe not. We need a new “addition” on our “building” when a “portable” is more prudent … scalable, and elasticity may be required. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 15, 2021

Do you want to become a better listener and learner? Understand and practice the "PUSHBACK," and you will be ... but first, you need to understand who you need to push back on and the two things you must "PUSHBACK" and "PUSHDOWN." Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocative message of this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Jun 8, 2021

This episode is an inspiring and encouraging conversation with John Wright, one of the founders of Eagle's Flight - a global leader in Business-Driven, People Focused Experiential Learning and Engagement. John and I chatted about a leader's opportunity and obligation to see, summon, and shape people's positive potential and help them move forward into their destiny. Our conversation touches on boulders and balloons … the gift and the shadow … and on what leaders and parents need to start and what they need to stop doing so we can all be like Michelangelo and "see the angel in the stone and chisel until it is set it free." Grab a drink .. and a chisel … and a bag of balloons … and get ready to breathe life into the destiny of others. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 1, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I have a conversation with a Vice President of Sales and our friend Matt Locke. Matt once told me this ... "I don't think I have ever been successful at getting a customer to engage because it matters to me ... that's not how it works." Listen in and explore these ideas with us: How understanding and uncovering a customer's personal 'success metrics' will change how you 'pitch' to them and how they will 'sell it' in their company. Who are you really selling to, and why? Do you really know? ... and that your benefits, programs, products, specials, rebates, and even your story only matter if they matter to your customer. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 25, 2021

Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the provocative message of this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode recorded on my iPhone. Do you want to become a more effective Presenter? Do these two things more and more effectively, and you will be better prepared to deliver a "knock out" performance. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

May 18, 2021

This episode was a powerful and practical conversation with Entrepreneur and Business Coach Pete Mohr … a mass times velocity conversation … a get off your 'Mass' and put it in motion kind of conversation where Pete and I explored and examined some of his practical ideas and answers to these vital questions: What is "momentum," and why is it so important in life and business? Where does momentum come from? How is momentum created, sustained, and harnessed? What diminishes it and can even instantly vaporize it? We explore Pete's idea of the "Wheel of Momentum" and how you can understand it and ride it to propel yourself towards your preferred future. Get ready to get off your 'mass' and put it in motion. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 10, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I explore the power, value, and importance of being and making it "EASY." Here's a question to consider ... Can you absolutely delight your customers and demand and drive absolute organizational efficiency for your company? To understand the values and dynamics that impact and help us approach and answer this question, we examine our own customer experiences and challenge ourselves to make it "easy" for our customers to buy and partner with us. Let's "UNPEDDLE" the sales experience and make "customer delight" a core Business Value, not just a Sales Value. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

May 4, 2021

This episode is a fragrant and fascinating conversation with Catherine Metrycki, the Founder & CEO of Callia Flowers, a Canadian-based tech start-up that’s disrupting …. absolutely disrupting …. the floral industry. In this conversation, Catherine and I explore how she and her team are UNCOMMODIFYING one of the most commodified things you can buy … flowers. Just think about it ... when was the last time you bought flowers because of the “brand name on them” … it just doesn’t happen … a flower is a flower … or maybe not. Listen in as we discover how she is cultivating a fresh experience that is attracting dames, dudes … and even a dragon. Learn how Catharine and her team are finding success as they flourish, fail fast, fix it, forget it …. and future proof it. All to delight their customers and grow their youthful enterprise. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 27, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I explain why Sales & Marketing need to see themselves as Allies and not as Adversaries. We also discuss the ONE THING every Marketing Person wants to tell a Sales Person about their World, and the ONE THING every Sales Person wants a Marketing Person to know about theirs. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 20, 2021

In this episode, Craig and I continue to explore the lives of historical leaders and the life and leadership lessons we can use to capture the “evil emperor” in our own hearts and realize and release our better life and leadership of ourselves and others. Join us as we allow the Revenger. Conquer. Explorer - Alexander the GREAT to encourage us to: Take care of our soldiers. Lead like a lion. Create a vision that sustains us through the battle. Lead from the front. Discover the scared nature of our time and presence. Unlock the power of moving as one. Experience the evolution of the “pathos” and compulsions that drive us … what begins in angry revenge can end in exciting exploration … it did for Alexander the great … and it can for you and me. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 13, 2021

In this episode, Thought Leader and Author Brady Wilson and I lean hard into his mission and passion of creating a world where businesses and people pulsate with creative energy. As you listen, challenge yourself to lean into the ideas and insights we explore … the Gift of Collision. The power of Seeing and being Seen. Possibility Fields. Releasing positive energy from the tension in the room. Getting the Juices flowing, and producing the hope and the power that you and the people around you need to sustain and catapult you to the fulfillment of your professional and personal vision. To connect with Brady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradyjuiceinc/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 6, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, we explore a conversation with Marketing Expert Garry Scott about the Key to unlocking your Uniqueness and the power and process of BRANDING. We explore how a "brand" is born. Is it created, or is it discovered, or is it a bit of both? Garry also explains how a great brand is like a key. But don't be fooled ... it does not, should not, and will not unlock every door. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 30, 2021

This episode is a thought and action-provoking conversation with a Community "CFO" … a Chief Failure Officer ... a Chief FUCKUP Officer and the Community Leader, Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff leads the Gutty Grassroots, of a failing and learning and failing again ... feet on the street movement and idea that is breaking the shame and guilt of personal and professional failure around the globe and in the Silicon Valley of Canada .. and My Backyard. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 23, 2021

In this UNPEDDLING episode, Chris and I explore why we must embrace some difficult and potentially dangerous conversations if we are going to move into a truly mutually profitable relationship with our Customers and the "Human Experience" of our selling relationships. We also discover some of the poisonous behaviours that you must eradicate and the positive beliefs that you must embrace to build amazingly "healthy" Customer relationships. Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 16, 2021

This episode is a thoughtful and though-filled "UNCORK" conversation with the most collegial Canadian federal parliamentarian. In this episode, we explore the power and potential of our choice and ability to develop and demonstrate calmness, civility, and collegiality as we lead ourselves and others into creating the world we all want to see and live in. This conversation is a personal and practical conversation about the positive potential and pitfalls of life and leadership and a provocative challenge to tame the bully within us and call ourselves to better behaviour and a much better future. It's also a conversation that ultimately leads me to offer to send my 4-year grandson (Jude) to the very center and seat of political power and decision making in Canada to teach our most honourable representatives a thing or 2 or maybe 3 about how to respectfully get along and move things along for the sake of all. Grab your coffee, and let me introduce you to the fascinating, friendly, and fierce (for the sake of others) Federal Member of Parliament, Marilyn Gladu. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Mar 11, 2021

Please overlook the rawness of this recording and hear the raw passion and provocation of my thoughts during my COVID lockdown. This episode entitled "Find the Gift in your COVID Cave" is what I call a mini NITTY-GRITTY. A series of quick, unedited, iPhone recorded thoughts and ideas that are meant to practically challenge, encourage, and provoke you. As you listen to this mini NITTY-GRITTY episode, mull over my musings, and then challenge yourself to embrace the gift of this strange and difficult season and not the grief of it all. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com

Mar 5, 2021

This episode is an energetic one …. Entitled THE POWER OF A BETTER QUESTION: it's an uncork conversation with author and speaker JOHN MILLER In this conversation, John and I press into his life passion and mission to help Organizations (and people) Make Personal Accountability a Core Value and a very practical reality. We explore strategies to break blame … vanquish victim thinking …. and prevent procrastination in your life and mine … and along the way, we swap professional, personal, and family stories of the challenge of calling ourselves and others deeper into a life that embraces personal and practical accountability for the good, the bad, the ugly and the great moments of our lives … as john says … it's the question behind the question that really makes the difference and that the accountable actions and answers we and the world around us need are waiting for us inside of the questions we choose to ask ourselves and others. You can connect with John at: https://qbq.com/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 28, 2021

In this episode we "UNPEDDLE" with master Storyteller, Sales Professional, Musician and Magician, Mike Cace. Over his over 30+ year selling career, Mike has sold Duck Tape to Diamond Blades and partnered with 1000's of customer partners. In this conversation we explore: How our brains are wired for "story" and why master "story sellers" wrap their product's features and benefits inside the story they engage their potential customers with. How to engage your customer by bringing them into a narrative (a story) you believe is good for them. Why it's important not to just tell a selfish story that only benefits you ... that's just selfish selling. And, what’s really happening for you and them when you tell your story, and you hear theirs? Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 25, 2021

This episode introduces a new series of UNCOMMODiFiED podcast episodes entitled ... “UNPEDDLING” where we (Chris Windsor and Tim Windsor) will chat with sales and marketing professionals about the art and craft of delighting customers. Here’s how we see it working ... We will have conversations with Sales and Marketing Experts and Practitioners that will uncover and highlight critical sales/marketing ideas, actions, strategies, processes and philosophies that they passionate about and that have proven successful for them and their customer partners ... and obviously, we will chat about how they are “uncommodifying” themselves both personally and professionally as the “UNPEDDLE” Tim Windsor & Chris Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - UNPEDDLING SERIES Hosts & Guides tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 20, 2021

In the episode entitled …. "Pencils, Paint, and the Tale of 2 Windows " .... we brew up a thoughtful and thought-provoking conversation with a creator, artist, art educator, Art Psychotherapist, a maker, a bit of a mystic … and my friend Lenore Walker. It’s a coffee chat that is sure to encourage and challenge you to … Gaze out the BACK and FRONT WINDOWS of your story … pick up your Pencil … unpack your Paints and splash the unique colours of who you are and who you are becoming onto the canvas of your life. You can connect with Lenore at: http://lenorewalker.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lenore.schoenrath.walker Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 12, 2021

the Couch to the Podium: the 1460 Day Journey of a Lifetime: an Uncork Conversation with Canadian Rowing Olympic Silver Medalist, Author, and Speaker Jeremiah Brown This episode is a really stirring conversation with a Canadian Rowing Olympic Silver Medalist who in just four years (1460 Days) went from being a bit of a “couch potato” to the Olympic podium in a sport he had never tried before. Jeremiah Brown … Olympian … Author, and a passionate and inspiring Communicator. We started this conversation off with one of the most amazing drinks on the planet … the elixir of life and then Jerimiah inspired me to get off my comfy couch and work my ass off to unleash a BIG GOAL mindset and practice “ Optimistic Resignation” to carry me through the pain and pleasure of it all. Track down Jeremiah at: https://the4yearolympian.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/jeremiahfbrown/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Feb 5, 2021

This "UNCORK CONVERSATION" is entitled, "Be a Bridge. Build a Bridge. And Become someone's Hero." In this conversation, we Uncork a wonderful Scotch Whiskey (in Kenya and Canada) and a dialogue with my "charity partner, colleague, and friend"…. Harmon Parker. Harmon's story and the story of the whole Bridging the Gap Africa team is positively impacting the "stories" of people and communities in rural Kenya. They build bridges (real bridges) to a better world for thousands of people who live in the "walking world" It also a "whiskey chat" between friends about how a man serving in obscurity and lying by a river in a bush tent (with bats and rats) becomes a CCN Top 10 Hero of the Year. Let's uncork a great whiskey and a conversation that is sure to challenge you to Be a Bridge. Build a Bridge. And Become someone's Hero. https://www.linkedin.com/in/harmon-parker-79141616b/ https://www.bridgingthegapafrica.org/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 20, 2021

This is a truly inspirational and provocative conversation with the CEO of a movement and business that in just 8 years has gone from 5 Mexican mezcal sipping friends to events and encounters that inspires 1000’s of people and organizations in over 300 cities of 90 countries around the globe with the raw and real-life stories of professional failure … of the crash and burn and rise again … of burnt out and burning bright. This UNCORK Conversation will inspire and provoke you to tell the offended airline employee that you will no longer cover-up your personal and professional F*ckups with the “hoodie” of guilt and shame. Let's crack open a corona and a crushable IPA …. and high 5 the faithful friends of our own F*ckups and failures. https://www.fuckupnights.com/ https://www.thefailureinstitute.com/ https://www.fuckupnights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Fuckup-Book-english-OK-FUN.pdf Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 12, 2021

In this conversation, we UNCORK a Gin & Tonic (an African inspired concoction) and a conversation with my "counsellor, coach and colleague" Ray Befus about navigating the tricky waters of difficult conversations. Ray will help you understand how to shoot the dangerous rapids of Complicated Conversations with the oars of unexpected kindness and uncommon directness. Want to connect with Ray? https://highpointjourney.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-befus-402023a8/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jan 5, 2021

The only real Mystery for you and me lurks and lives in the UNYET moments of our lives. In the UNYET experienced. UNYET enjoyed. UNYET examined. UNYET explained. The only real Mystery for you and me lurks and lives in the UNMET moments of our lives. UNMET people. UNMET places. UNMET problems. UNMET possibilities. And in the UNYET and in UNMET brews and bubbles the real Magic; the Magic of Your Untold Story and the Unsung Hero of that grand Adventure. Get ready to turn the page and possess what’s next for you. Get ready to meet and greet your future. Get ready to meet and greet the real HERO of your story. Get ready to plunge your hand through the veil of time; plunge your hand and the rest of your arm if your brave enough into the Mystery and the Magic that awaits you. Get ready to pull the Mystery and the Magic of your UNYET and your UNMET into the present moment. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 20, 2020

This UNCORK CONVERSATION will be a bit different. No observations afterwards. No questions afterwards. I will let the brilliant and boisterous conversation I had with my great friends … Kris and Liv MacQueen (the MACQUEENS … if you are familiar with their music) …. Here’s my encouragement and challenge to you, as you listen and laugh along with us, decide what questions you want to ask yourself along the way. And in the process, you can (like Kris and Liv did) travel far and hard towards the light and then decide what generous gift you should present to the world around you. Let’s pour a glass of port, and let’s start journeying towards the bright light in the distance. You can listen to the song we talk about here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/themacqueens/we-three-kings Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 5, 2020

In this episode, we finish up our 4 part series entitled How to Be Uncommonly Inspiring & Influential by unearthing and exploring what over almost 30 years of research and interviews has revealed to me to about the final 3 of the 12 Consistent Characteristics that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors that I have had the honour to meet and partner with possessed and practiced. Get ready to drink (once again) the elixir of their insights and experience and be inspired and instructed by their philosophies and patterns. Get ready to become Unequivocally Practical. Understandably Plainspoken. And to become an Unbelievable Painter. Get ready to become Uncommonly Inspiring & Influential. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Dec 1, 2020

In this conversation, entitled …. Caterpillars, Cocoons, and the Curious Journey of Change, we Uncork a Gin Mash Cocktail and a conversation with my “life coach” Shelby Wallace about the process of change … the pain of change … and the possibilities and potential that present themselves to us when we stop wearing someone else’s life and become curious about the real-life we were meant to live. Ok … let’s smash this can of GIN MASH open and let’s see where it takes us … Want to connect with Shelby? https://www.shelbywallace.ca/ Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 20, 2020

In this episode, we get down and dirty and down to the nitty-gritty about the science and art of planning and execution. Once again we “UNCAGE IT” together and get unusually practical about another one of the 3 Consistent Characteristics that we unearthed in episode # 11 … that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors that I have ever meet … possessed and practiced. They were Unparalleled Planners, Absolutely Amazing Planners .. and YOU AND I CAN LEARN TO BE … and MUST BE too. It’s TIME … to stop “flying by the seat of your pants”. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 5, 2020

In this episode, we continue to discover and delve into what over a 1/4 century of research and interviews has revealed about 12 Consistent Characteristics that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors, possessed and practiced. Get ready, once again, to drink the elixir of their wisdom and experience and to be inspired and instructed by their philosophies and patterns. Get ready to become …. Unreservedly Positive. Unparalleled Planners. And Unapologetically Provocative …. Get ready to become Uncommonly Inspiring & Influential Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Nov 1, 2020

In this episode, we Uncork an amazing American Whiskey and another conversation with Craig Minchin (my friend of over 30 years) who shares at least 3 of my passions … whiskey and bourbon drinking and learning from Historic Leaders … we took the cork off an amazing bottle of 12-year-old Bourbon, celebrated with the last two drinks in the bottle, and then allowed the “wisdom of Sesame Street” to help us consider the life and impact of another truly “uncommodified” leader … MLK. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 20, 2020

In this episode, we get down to the "NITTY-GRITTY” about Uncovering and Uncaging your Personal and Professional Passion. In the last episode, I said that the people who are truly Inspiring & Influential are Unguardedly Passionate … they moved with and are animated by the passionate expression of their unique Homo Sapien self, and that they were contagiously Passionate. They feel things deeply … and their passion moves them, and they move others. They are not afraid to show emotion … particularly positive and encouraging emotion. They get angry at problems that stand in their way and particularly at injustice .. they even raised their fist, and they shout and raise their voice, and their glass when they see you win.​ In this episode we uncage this concept of Ungraded Passion a bit more so we can all learn to LIVE IT LOUD … and live it out LOUD .. every day and in every way. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 5, 2020

Those who imbibe the antidote that breaks the evil “spell of sameness" … the unexpectantly extraordinary, the uncommodified … always have the potential to be the most inspiring and influential in your world. In this episode, we continue to unearth and explore what over 30 years of research and interviews have revealed about 12 Consistent Characteristics that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors possessed and practiced. Get ready to drink (once again) the elixir of their insights and experience and be inspired and instructed by their philosophies and patterns. Get ready to become Unstoppably Proactive. Undeniably Present. and Unguardedly Passionate. Get ready to become Uncommonly Inspiring & Influential. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Oct 1, 2020

In this "UNCORK Conversation" we uncork a 16-year-old Single Malt and a Conversation with a 27-year-old ‘Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing’ and BTW my youngest child … after you hear this you may just re-think your ideas about millennials. A conversation that underscores these ideas and truths ... If you UNCOMMODIFY yourself … opportunities will come to you. And the LEADERSHIP of others is a gift … that THEY GIVE YOU. YOU ARE NOT THE GIFT … THEY ARE! Let’s take the cork off this right now! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 20, 2020

In this episode, we get down and dirty … down to the nitty-gritty … and learn to live it LOUD as we “UNCAGE IT” and get unusually practical about one of the 3 Consistent Characteristics that we unearthed in Episode # 7 … that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors that I have ever meet possessed and practiced. They were "Unconditionally Personally Accountable" and You and I can learn to be too. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 5, 2020

Those who ingest the antidote that breaks the evil “spell” of sameness … the positively unique and unusual … the uncommodified … on purpose and with a positive purpose kind of people are always the most inspiring and influential in your world and in the whole world. In this episode we will begin to discover and delve into what over a 1/4 century of research and interviews has revealed about 12 Consistent Characteristics that the most inspiring and influential People and Mentors possessed and practiced. Get ready to drink the elixir of their wisdom and experience and to be inspired and instructed by their philosophies and patterns. Get ready to become …. Unconditionally Personally Accountable … Unusually Perplexed ... And Utterly Persuasive. Get ready to become Uncommonly Inspiring and Influential. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Sep 1, 2020

Whatever your Gender is ... this episode is a MUST LISTEN. In our second "UNCORK Conversation" we will take the cork off a great (yet inexpensive) bottle of red wine and on a conversation with Amanda … a friend and colleague of mine (who just happens to be an amazing women) and who absolutely belongs at this “table”… the “table” … any “table” … and quite frankly every “table”. Let’s take the cork off this and get into it now! Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 20, 2020

The uncommodified are the truly “unforgettable”. If you uncommodify yourself, you will not go unnoticed and you will definitely not be an “out of sight out of mind” kind of person. In this Episode we are going to uncover and investigate the last 3 of the 9 powerful and provocative traits of the Absolutely Unforgettable Leaders and Influencers, that I have had the privilege of connecting with over the past 30 years, all exemplified. They were Unrelenting. Unfrozen. And Usually Unselfish … and you and I can and must be too. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 5, 2020

The uncommodified are the truly “Unforgettable”. If you uncommodify yourself, you will not go unnoticed and you will definitely not “fade into the background”. In this episode (Part 2 of 3) we uncover and delve into 3 more the powerful and provocative traits of the Absolutely Unforgettable Leaders and Influencers that I have had the privilege of connecting with over the past Quarter Century. They were and are …. Unconventional. Uncaged. And even Uncomfortable And you and I must be too. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Aug 1, 2020

Introducing a new monthly series of UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast - Conversations and Interviews called “UNCORK”. This will be a series of special episodes that will be released on the 1st day of each month. These “UNCORK” conversations and interviews will have 3 distinct parts to them … a “drink” a “dialogue” and a “distillation”. Here is how it will work … I will open a bottle of “something” with my guest … pour a glass and we will enjoy a drink together. Then we will dialogue about a Historic Leader, a thought-provoking topic, their personal passion, or their personal journey into their “uncommodified” destiny … and then I will encourage you to UNCORK ALL OF IT IN YOUR OWN LIFE with some questions that will (If you let them) help you will pour out and distill and activate some of the ideas and insights you hear during our conversation. The first "UNCORK Conversation" is a fireside, whiskey Sipping Chat, with a great friend (who I known for over 30 years) and who shares at least 2 of my passions … whiskey tasting and Learning from Historic Leaders. Together, we took the cork off an amazing bottle of the “beautiful spirit”, celebrated with a drink, and mused about the life and impact of a truly “uncommodified” leader … Winston Churchill L et’s take the cork off this and get into it … Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 20, 2020

The uncommodified are the truly “Unforgettable”. If you uncommodify yourself … you will not go unnoticed and you will definitely not “fly under the radar”. In this episode we uncover and explore 3 of the powerful and provocative traits of the Absolutely Unforgettable Leaders and Influencers that I have had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with over the past 30 years. They were Unafraid. Unmasked. And Unashamed … and you and I must be too. Over the years, I have met some amazingly “uncommodified people” (definitely not a dime a dozen kinda people) and all of them, regardless of position, title, (or lack of one) … regardless of their Race, Culture, Ethnicity, Creed, Nationality, Gender, Sexuality Orientation, Social Status, or even their Age ... they made an impact on me … the left a permanent mark .. made a lasting impression on me that I will never forget … can’t forget … and must not forget. After spending countless hours pondering and analyzing what made them so “unusually” amazing … I have distilled my observations down to 9 common (yet not so very common) traits that these “unforgettable” uncommodified outliers all exhibited. (In this episode we will examine the first 3 of the 9) My proposition to you and to me is that if we challenge ourselves to think and act out these same convictions, attitudes, and actions we will be moving (very powerfully and practically) into a new, unique and maybe even novel expression of ourselves. And, by doing this, we will be naturally moving deeper into the heart and expression of the uncommodified life and we will become (as they have become to me)… Absolutely Unforgettable Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jul 5, 2020

If the truth has the capacity to set you free (and it does) … than these last 3 big bold face lies will take your uniqueness captive and put you into a “commodity coma” in a heartbeat. Just keeping your “head down” will get you noticed … that's Untrue. It’s too damn hard … that's so Untrue. It’s the thought that counts … that's Absolutely Untrue. These lies almost sound like the truth …. and that’s the big problem. As Mark Twain wrote, "a half-truth is the most cowardly of lies." Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 20, 2020

If the truth has the capacity to set you free … than these 3 bold face lies (of the 6 we will explore over 2 episodes) will take your uniqueness captive and put you into a "commodity coma” in a heartbeat. I am not ready … that’s Untrue No one is watching me anyway … that’s so Untrue I am way too … (whatever) … insert whatever self-limiting belief, false sense of identity, or your go-to convenient excuse here ... I really don’t care what you fill in the blank with … because they are all Absolutely Untrue anyway So here is the truth . These really sneaky lies that we are going to uncover and expose in this episode almost sound like the truth …. and that’s the big problem. Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Jun 5, 2020

You must not surrender your uniqueness and give into Homogeneity … which will ultimately and utterly infuse your veins with the anesthetizing power of sameness. You were Born to Be Uniquely You. It’s just natural to be unique and different. Being run-of-the-mill, or ordinary, being a commodity, being a dime a dozen kinda person should not be an option for any of us. So, here’s the main question we will consider in this initial episode .. If the above statements are true ... then why do we (why do you) seek the safety and security of SAMENESS and CONFORMITY? Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/

Apr 17, 2020

WELCOME TO THE UNCOMMODiFiED PODCAST the Journey Begins on JUNE 5 2020 If you want to challenge yourself to catalyze your energy, desire, and focus, to create Undeniable Impact and Uncage Your Unique Personal and Leadership Potential … You are unquestionably in the right place. Being ordinary. Being mundane. Being “Run of the Mill.” This is not an option for me, and it must not, and should not be an option for you. EPISODE # 1 RELEASE DATE: JUNE 5, 2020 Join a growing community of listeners to a podcast that is absolutely guaranteed to be …. “an unusually provocative and practical guide to standing out in a crowded world.” Tim Windsor the UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast – Host & Guide tim@theuncommodified.com PRODUCER: Kris MacQueen TECHNICAL EDITOR: Alyne Gage MUSIC BY: https://themacqueens.ca/