The Confidence and Communication Podcast

115. High Vibes Only

A moment of catching up with life, gratitude, and connections.

In this episode, join us as we enumerate the things that we are grateful for lately in life, experiences we learn lessons from, and ways to connect with people and your target audience in every speaking opportunity you do. We would also talk about the pros and cons of being a public figure on the internet and why we should set boundaries of what we share with the world.

 

Tune in for a moment of self-reflection, appreciating blessings, learning from recurring struggles, boosting your speaking skills and the importance of social media presence and boundaries set as a public image. 

 

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Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

114. Overnight Success Is A Lie

In this episode, Jessica dispels the myth of overnight success, emphasizing the importance of persistent effort and dedication on the journey to achieving goals.

 

Through personal experiences and anecdotes, learn how success is a gradual process requiring daily commitment and perseverance.

 

Tune in to learn valuable insights on cultivating patience, persistence, and gradual growth toward your dreams.

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

113. Write Your Bio

In this episode, Jessica shares the essentials of writing short and sweet biographies for speakers and business owners. Learn how to highlight your expertise, achievements, and personality in a concise yet impactful way.

It’s important to tailor your biography to different platforms and audiences. Learn practical tips to ensure your story shines across various mediums.

Tune in to discover strategies for creating a biography that resonates with your audience and enhances your professional brand.

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is
overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to
You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

112. When You're Down

In this episode of Confidence and Communication, we explore the journey of discovering light in the darkest moments. Join Jessica as we uncover tales of resilience and unexpected grace, revealing how shifting perspectives can empower us to reclaim control over our destiny.

 

Tune in to witness the beauty in adversity and learn how to rise above challenges, finding strength and hope even in the lowest moments.

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

111. Believe In Your Service

Join us in this empowering episode as we explore the transformative journey of self-belief and recognizing your true worth.

 

Learn how to shift from self-doubt to confidence, serving from a higher place.

 

Tune in for practical tips and empowering insights to amplify your unique talents and offerings. 

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

110. Salena Starling, President and CEO

Today we are joined by a very special guest! Salena Starling, President of the Community of Big Hearts, a young Indigenous advocate, began her impactful journey at 11, captivating audiences with her powerful storytelling and later co-owning The Community of Big Hearts.

Her personal experience within Canada's child welfare system has fueled her national advocacy for truth and reconciliation, bridging communities and championing diversity. Through her facilitation in the Empathy-Building Workshop, Salena shares her rich Indigenous knowledge, fostering empathy and understanding. Her life stands as a testament to empowerment, reconciliation, and a commitment to positive change.

Connect with Salena:

@salenastarling on Instagram and on Linkedin

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

109. Advocating with Samantha Rayburn-Trubyk

Samantha Rayburn-Trubyk (she/her) lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her husband Ryan and son Yale. Samantha and Yale were born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism.  

Samantha holds a Master’s Degree in Disability Studies and a BA Adv. degree from the University of Manitoba where she majored in Labour and Workplace Studies and an Adult Learning certificate specializing in Workplace Learning from the University of Calgary. 

 

Samantha has worked in Human Resources for 20 years and is currently the Director of Human Resources for a Winnipeg based lumber and construction company. 

 

Since 2015, she has been President of Little People of Manitoba. In 2022, she was elected to the Board of Directors as the Advocacy Director for Little People of America, a non-profit with over 7,000 members. 

 

Samantha is an ardent advocate for the rights of people with disabilities including little people. In 2017, she advocated for Manitoba to become the first province to annually declare October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day. In 2019, together with Sport Manitoba successfully advocated for the removal of the term midget from all major sports leagues in Manitoba, and shortly thereafter Hockey Canada followed suit.

 

Previously, Samantha was a featured speaker at RBC Winnipeg’s Diversity & U employee event, the 3rd annual Winnipeg Women’s March and at the Home Depot’s Women in Retail conference. In 2021, she had an essay published in a book titled Still Living the Edges, a Disabled Women’s Reader. 

In 2018 and in 2020, Samantha was named on Ace Burpee’s Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans list. In 2021, was awarded the Manitoba 150 Nelly McClung Women Trailblazers award and in 2022, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in Manitoba for her community work.

 

Samantha has one goal in life, to break as many barriers as possible.

 

Connect with Samantha:

TikTok: @sam_truburn

LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-rayburn-trubyk

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

108. Making Wellness Stick

Happy New Year, listeners! Join us for an episode focused on making wellness part of our 2024. We’ve got some tips on how to make better New Year’s resolutions, specifically about wellness and how it can stick. Let's embrace sustainable well-being together and make 2024 our best year yet!

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

107. The Best You

Join us on this empowering episode as Jessica celebrates the diverse paths we all tread, emphasizing that our unique experiences are growth opportunities. Discover the power of embracing your individual journey and learn practical tips to better yourself. 

Tune in for a motivational exploration of authenticity, resilience, and the realization that no matter where you are in your journey now, you can still work on becoming the best version of yourself.

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

106. Validate Yourself

In today’s episode, we explore the importance of finding confidence within when speaking in public. Join us to discover why seeking approval from others can hinder effective communication.

Learn practical tips and stories to break free from the need for external validation and speak with genuine confidence.

This episode is a guide to embracing your true self and speaking authentically without relying on others' approval. Tune in to empower yourself and learn how to confidently express your thoughts in any situation.

 

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group

Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000

businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and

investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help

get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience. 

 

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/