• The importance of evolution and change for continued success and longevity.
• Hiring good people/leaders around you to build up your capabilities and free up your time to develop the vision.
• How marketing went from print advertising (newspapers) to social media.
• Permanent impact of COVID on retail.
• The importance of vision and believing in yourself.

I sat in so many of Shaina’s spin classes over the years and had the privilege of hearing so many powerful stories that she openly shared.

Shaina is strong, magnetic, smart and someone I was inspired to get to know.

So, I reached out to her to talk about her path from policing to becoming an entrepreneur. But the conversation turned into so much more. It became a story about:

• Someone who has never allowed herself to be confined to any one occupation, role, or box (Ep. 3)
• The unique perspective of an indigenous women in policing and a desire to bridge these two worlds (Ep. 3&4)
• Her perspective on how to respond to the calls to action for both business and the public sector (Truth and Reconciliation) (Ep. 4)
• A deep love between mother and daughter (Ep. 4)

This conversation will be split out into two parts. The first (episode 3) is her journey into starting a group of spin studios (Ryde YXE) and becoming an entrepreneur. The second one (this episode) is a very personal story about loss, truth and reconciliation and another pivot.

Shaina is a mother and wife. Shaina is a co-owner of Ryde YXE, police officer, doctoral student at the University of Saskatchewan. And in her free time she works with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) as an innovator in residence, supporting indigenous entrepreneurs in their own journey.

Filmed November 2023

Note: All of the ideas and thoughts shared here are my own and are not necessarily shared by any organization I am affiliated with. Please give my guests the same consideration.

I sat in so many of Shaina’s Ryde classes over the years and had the privilege of hearing so many powerful stories that she openly shared.

Shaina is strong, magnetic, smart and someone I was inspired to get to know.

So, I reached out to her to talk about her path from policing to becoming an entrepreneur. But the conversation turned into so much more. It became a story about:

• Someone who has never allowed herself to be confined to any one occupation, role, or box (Ep. 3)
• The unique perspective of an indigenous women in policing and a desire to bridge these two worlds (Ep. 3&4)
• Her perspective on how to respond to the calls to action for both business and the public sector (Truth and Reconciliation). (Ep. 4)
• A deep love between mother and daughter (Ep. 4)

This conversation will be split out into two parts. The first (this one) is her journey into starting a group of spin studios and becoming an entrepreneur. The second one (episode 4) is a very personal story about loss, truth and reconciliation and another pivot.

Shaina is a mother and wife. Shaina is a co-owner of Ryde YXE, police officer, doctoral student at the University of Saskatchewan. And in her free time she works with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) as an innovator in residence, supporting indigenous entrepreneurs in their own journey.

Filmed November 2023

Note: All of the ideas and thoughts shared here are my own and are not necessarily shared by any organization I am affiliated with. Please give my guests the same consideration.

In talking with him I realized that it is exactly his authenticity and character that makes him an exceptional leader. He genuinely cares about people and is motivated by building and developing them and as a by product, delivering exceptional results.

Todd shared so much about his professional life and his work but also a “setback” which became an important redirection.

Welcome to the first episode of Our Work, hosted by Suzanne Anton, leadership coach and governance consultant.

In this podcast, you’ll get to know a little bit about me (Pavan) and my personal journey. Including what inspired me to start this project and what I would like to accomplish with it.

You will also meet Suzanne and start to hear about her passion for elevating leaders and teams in all types of organizations

In this podcast we dive deep into topics like leadership, authenticity, parenting (a role that has been transformational for both Suzanne and I) and everything in between.

Filmed April 2024

Note: All of the ideas and thoughts shared here are my own and are not necessarily shared by any organization I am affiliated with.

Please give my guests the same consideration.

Welcome to Our Work with Pavan Sidhu.

Our Work, is a project that has been a journey of connection and reflection that I am thrilled to finally share with all of you.

Connection: Over the years, I've encountered numerous incredible individuals making a significant impact through their work. This podcast gave me the opportunity to sit down with them and explore their journeys and the leadership they demonstrate in all areas of life. The insights and stories shared by these guests have been nothing short of inspiring.

In having these conversations, I have had an opportunity to reflect.

Having spent decades in business—leading teams, driving performance, and developing strategy, the rapid pace of our industry seldom allows time for reflection. Recording this podcast offered me a chance to look back over the last 20 years, connecting the dots between successes and dissecting the failures, setting the stage for transformative change.

What started as a podcast about business quickly evolved into an exploration of its core—people. Our guests share a common thread of impact and authenticity.

This podcast is for you if you’re seeking inspiration and aiming to discover your authentic path of leadership, whether in your professional personal life.

I sincerely hope "Our Work" reaches and resonates with everyone who needs it.

Please follow this podcast and tune in to be inspired and to redefine leadership in your own authentic way.