Become a Future-Ready Leader™ & ChangeMaker

Welcome to the ChangeMaker Collective Podcast, a show for people who want to lead with impact in work and life.

Hosted by Leigh Mitchell, this podcast brings together voices from all walks of life: educators, coaches, community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people making a difference. Together, we talk about how to lead in real, human ways — especially in a world that’s changing fast and often feels overwhelming.

We cover topics like:

• Leading with emotional intelligence
• Turning setbacks into strength
• Creating safe, inclusive spaces
• Preventing burnout and promoting well-being as a ChangeMaker & Future-Ready Leader

This is a space for deep conversations, practical insights, and real stories — without the fluff. Whether you're just starting your journey or are already guiding others, you’ll find inspiration, tools, and community here.

You don’t have to be perfect to lead. You just have to be real.

Join the ChangeMaker Collective — and grow into the Future-Ready Leader™ you’re meant to be.

Want to Go Deeper?

If you’re ready to lead with more clarity, care, and confidence — check out our Future-Ready Leader™ programs.

Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to expand your impact, these programs are designed to support you with practical tools, community, and purpose-driven leadership training. You'll learn how to lead in ways that are emotionally aware, socially conscious, and built to last.

👉 Explore the programs at: changemakerco.org/become-a-future-ready-leader

Your leadership matters — let’s build it together.

Let’s connect and create change together:

📧 [email protected]

🌐 changemakerco.org

🔗 linkedin.com/in/mitchellleigh

About Host Leigh Mitchell

The Future-Ready Leader™, Trainer, Podcaster, Facilitator recognized for DEI @Statistics Canada | YorkU Prof | Teach DEI, Leadership, Business, Marketing, Branding, Mental Health & Mindfulness: ChangeMakerCo.org🫶

Areas of Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Education, DEI, Leadership, Branding, Marketing, Mindfulness, Mental Health, SEL (Social & Emotional Learning), Recreation, Sport & Parks

My work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, CTV, and The Wall Street Journal. I’ve collaborated with Microsoft, TD, TELUS—and was recognized by Statistics Canada as a DEI ChangeMaker.

If you know of anyone looking for a trainer or facilitator in the areas of:

🫶DEI and inclusive leadership

🫶Business development

🫶Marketing strategy and education

🫶Mental health and mindfulness

I’d love to connect...

With a background in recreation programming, business, and marketing, I offer online and in-person custom workshops. I’m experienced working with all age groups and learning styles, and I’m trained in DEI facilitation and certified in Mental Health First Aid. I also have several DEI Recreation Leadership certifications. Feel free to check out my profile section for more details.

Whether it’s a corporate team, community group, school, or small business, I create meaningful learning experiences that spark action and impact

Certifications

🎯 Mental Health First Aid Certified

🎯 Leading with Generative AI

🎯 Inclusive Analytics Techniques

🎯 Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

🎯 Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

🎯 Gender Analytics for Innovation

🎯 Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values Program

🎯 Comfortable Race Conversations

🎯 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialization Program

🎯 Keep Girls in Sport Certification (Respect in Sport/Jump Start)

🎯 Anti-racism in Coaching Bystander Empowerment

🎯 Gender-based Violence in Sport

🎯 Mental Health in Sport

🎯 NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability

Key Words

🫶 ChangeMaker Leadership

🫶 Personal Branding & Career Coaching

🫶 Entrepreneurship

🫶 Career Pathways

🫶 Marketing, Mentorship and Leadership

🫶 Work-Life Balance Challenges

🫶 Small Business Challenges & Rewards

🫶 Advancements in Gender Equity & DEI

🫶 Overcoming Bias

🫶 Personal Growth, Leadership and Development

🫶 Empowerment Techniques

🫶 Advice for the Next Generation