Host Robbie Spier Miller speaks with Scott Bridger from the Burlington Chamber of Commerce about the impact of community-centred leadership in business and life.

 * Scott shares stories from his small-town upbringing and early volunteer experiences that shaped his core values of integrity, accountability, and generosity.
 * Learn how those values continue to inform his work supporting entrepreneurs, nurturing local business, and creating culture at the chamber.
 * From volunteering at a day camp at age 13 to mentoring new business owners today, Scott’s journey is a powerful example of how service leads to success.
 * The episode explores how connection, contribution, and character form the foundation of meaningful leadership—both in organizations and in everyday life.
 * Perfect for entrepreneurs, community builders, and anyone who wants to lead with more purpose and people-focus.

With over 25 years of experience in the Chamber of Commerce network, Scott Bridger is a seasoned leader in community engagement and membership development, currently serving at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.

He is a current member of the Burlington Today Advisory Board, a past President of the Canadian Chamber Executives, and was honoured as Employee of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Scott’s deep roots in volunteerism include serving as Board President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region and Chair of Cambridge Celebrates Canada Day—roles that reflect his lifelong commitment to giving back and bringing people together.

Scott is passionate about travel, sports, and family—and most of all, he loves connecting with entrepreneurs to help them grow, thrive, and feel at home in their community.

You can connect with Scott Bridger here:

https://www.burlingtonchamber.com/who-we-are-bcc/

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Community-Centred Leadership: What Growing Up in a Small Town Taught One Man About Business, Belonging, and Giving Back

Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? Or replaying a conversation in your head, worrying you upset someone? In this episode, we welcome Gilian Verworn, the Director of Hypnosis Niagara to explore the surprising truth about people-pleasing, what it’s really doing to your relationships, and how you can let it go.

We will explore:

 * The hidden fears that shaped Gillian’s relationships with women—and how she saw them as fact, not patterns
 * What it feels like to live in a loop of people-pleasing, fear of judgment, and emotional intensity
 * The moment she realized “this isn’t who I am”—and the power of seeing behaviour as something we do, not are
 * How shifting out of placating led to deeper connection, confidence, and ease (in life and business)
 * How healing old relational patterns helps us help others more effectively
 * Why letting go of guilt and shame can change everything

Gilian Verworn's journey in hypnosis began when she was recommended by a physiotherapist to explore using hypnosis as an option to manage her chronic pain. She was so amazed by the results that hypnosis had for her that she dedicated her life to making these tools more accessible to the public. With degrees in Physics and Education and Certified through Hypnosis Training Canada, Master Hypnotist Society Canada and the National Guild of Hypnotists, Gilian Verworn has a practical approach to hypnosis that is founded in client results. She has been running the successful hypnosis clinic, Hypnosis Niagara (see the website www.niagara.clinic [http://www.niagara.clinic/]), in St. Catharines and specializes in helping people quit smoking, lose weight and manage stress. She works with clients in person and online.

Gilian offers free hypnotic screenings to help people learn more about hypnosis. You can book yours by visiting the website www.niagara.clinic [http://www.niagara.clinic/], calling or texting her at 289 219 1759, or sending her an email to hypnosis@niagara.clinic

Join us for FREE Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

What People-Pleasing Really Does to Your Relationships (and How to Break Free)

In this conversation, we explore:

 * Why “hustle harder” isn’t the path to true success (and what to do instead)
 * How to set clear boundaries without sacrificing results
 * The role leaders play in creating safe, high-performing teams
 * Practical ways to align your work with your values and personal rhythm

Executive Leadership Coach Stephanie Woodward shares her own journey from being a self-described “productivity addict” to creating a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with work. We dig into the shared responsibilities of leaders and team members, the underrated power of psychological safety and resilience, and the importance of knowing your own limits. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own career path, this episode will give you practical tools to align your productivity with what truly matters, so you can enjoy your career without burning out.

Stephanie Woodward, the founder of Agency to Change, works with individuals, leaders and organizations to optimize their approach to work, leadership and workplace culture. She is the creator of the Conscious Productivity assessment, host of the newly released Conscious Productivity Podcast, and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance By Your Own Design.

Take Stephanie's free Conscious Productivity Quiz and get your personal productivity profile: https://conscious-productivity.scoreapp.com/

Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @agencytochange

We are getting many requests these days for help with managing stress and navigating all of the change happening around us. So, we are offering free Stress Management workshops, both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

The End of Burnout: How to Align Your Work and Wellbeing

What does it take to rebuild your life after enormous loss, and not just survive, but rise? Kristina Shea joins us to share her experience of moving from heartache to purpose.

Whether you’re going through your own storm or ready to take a bold leap, Kristina’s story shows us that the sky isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning.

In this episode, we talk about:

 * Her “do it scared, do it anyway” approach to business, motherhood, and reinvention
 * The power of purpose, even (especially) when you don’t feel “ready”
 * Why comparison kills confidence, and what to do instead

Kristina Shea’s life has been one of profound reinvention and resilience. She is a single mother who has lost two husbands, and survived a toxic, narcissistic relationship during COVID. Through these personal challenges, she has continuously chosen growth, rebuilding her life with vision and purpose.

A passionate traveler and lifelong learner, Kristina has gone diving into the Great Barrier Reef, plunging 130 feet into the Blue Hole in Belize, trekking through Bali and Thailand, and even paragliding off a mountain in Turkey.

These moments weren’t about thrill — they were about courage, self-trust, and the belief that possibility exists at every edge.

At the heart of Kristina’s work is her personal philosophy: BlueSky Thinking — the belief that we can remove our own ceilings, imagine more expansive futures, and take bold, aligned action toward growth.

Kristina Shea is a creative strategist, entrepreneur, board director, and founder of two purpose-driven ventures: BlueSky BlueOcean Agency, and Women Up.

With over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, communications, and creative leadership, Kristina teaches AI marketing masterminds to entrepreneurs and professionals, helping them build future-ready visibility and growth strategies.

She also serves as a Board Director for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, where she advocates for entrepreneurship, innovation, and the advancement of women in leadership.

You can connect with Kristina Shea on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-shea-pmp-66a8b55/ [https://linktr.ee/BlueSkysLife]

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Blue Skies, Deep Dives: From Grief To Gutsy Moves

In this episode, we explore how Kate McDowell healed from a critical illness, and now helps others do the same through nutrition, hypnosis, and NLP.

Kate shares how she broke free from the invisible rules that were holding her back, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how she built a thriving business by challenging what she’d been taught to believe and seeking out new options.

Whether you're navigating chronic illness, stuck in old patterns, or simply wondering what’s really possible when you see the world differently, this conversation will open your eyes.

🌀 We talk about:
• The cost of people-pleasing and playing small
• Reclaiming agency in your health and your business
• Using hypnosis and NLP to shift beliefs and create real change
• Letting go of waiting for permission and creating your future with intention

Tune in and discover what becomes possible when you take a leadership role in your health, your career and your life.

The Rules Said She Couldn’t Heal. How She Found Freedom Beyond a Chronic Diagnosis

For years, Cyndi Tryon tried to be everything to everyone, especially her kids. But beneath the love and care was a deep tangle of guilt, control, and the fear of not being enough. She shares what happened when she finally let go of the ‘good mom’ routine—and how that one shift was the best thing she could do for her family, her relationships, and her own life.

We will explore:

 * How “helping” adult children can unintentionally hold them back
 * What it looks like to let go of control and trust that others will find their way
 * The surprising positive ripple effect this shift had on Cyndi’s family, romantic relationship and hypnosis clients
 * Examples of how healing ourselves helps the next generation

Looking for more support to make these changes in your own life? Join us for a two-day Navigating Family Dynamics workshop on Nov 15–16, 2025. Learn more at https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/family-dynamics-workshop [https://hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

Cyndi Tryon has a passion for guiding hypnosis clients to attain their goals. She is the Director of Kahshe Hypnosis and an Associate Trainer at Hypnosis Training Canada.

You can connect with Cyndi here: https://www.kahshehypnosis.com/

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

What I Found When I Stopped Trying to Be the ‘Good Mom’—And Why Everyone’s Better for It

What does it really take to build a fulfilling, sustainable business? In this conversation, we explore the mindset shifts, challenges, and discoveries that open the door to more freedom, connection, and purpose at work. Whether you’re running your own business, considering entrepreneurship, or just craving more aliveness in your work, there’s something here for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 * Why traditional “job security” can be misleading—and what real security can look like
 * How mentorship and modeling others can shortcut the mystery of starting and growing a business
 * Simple mindset shifts that build lasting confidence (even if you're not shy!)
 * How Jessica used everyday encounters to grow her business, one conversation at a time
 * What it means to “be like Coconut” and stay focused on your outcome even in the face of rejection or disappointment
 * How to find purpose, flexibility, and joy in your work—whether you’re self-employed or not
 * The surprising ripple effects of stepping into your mission-driven work

Whether you're just toying with the idea of entrepreneurship or looking to build confidence in your own path, Jessica’s story is a great example of how to create business possibilities for yourself.

Jessica Taylor is a hypnotist, human behaviour specialist and the Clinic Director of Pleasant Hypnosis in Vancouver. She has helped countless individuals and groups manage stress, lose weight, build confidence, enhance performance, and let go of bad habits. She is passionate about empowering people to overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting positive change in their lives. In her interactive talks and workshops, Jessica provides real life tools to build resilience, manage emotions, and improve communication for greater personal and professional success.

Connect with Jessica Taylor here:

@pleasanthypnosis [https://www.instagram.com/pleasanthypnosis/]

pleasanthypnosis.com [http://pleasanthypnosis.com/]

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

Social Media Handles:

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

From Playing It Safe to Building a Thriving Hypnosis Business: Entrepreneurship, Confidence & Coconut the Dog

What happens when love feels more like performance than partnership? Guest Michelle Spencer explores how early experiences shaped her relationship patterns, how she confused flattery for love, and the powerful process of healing through boundaries, awareness, and real connection.

Key Themes:

 * Recognizing and breaking people-pleasing patterns in relationships
 * How childhood trauma influences adult attachment styles
 * The emotional cost of morphing to fit others’ lives
 * Learning to set loving boundaries and reclaim identity
 * Reframing admiration, validation, and red flags
 * Dating with awareness, agency, and self-worth
 * Slowing down the pace of love to build something real
 * Building relationships that support mutual growth and authenticity

For anyone who's ever felt lost in love, and is ready to discover how to do things differently.

About Michelle Spencer:

As a hypnotist, I get to help others create an easier way to live and love their life, just by changing a few habits.

Along with my career, I’m a mother grandmother and business owner for over 30 years. My life is busy just like yours. Learning how to slow down in my head and be calm is one of the biggest learnings I got from hypnosis training. Being a hypnotist has played a big part in keeping my life balanced, and I’m thankful I can share it with others, as their trainer.

Learn more about Michelle at https://www.baysidehypnosis.com/.

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

Social Media Handles:

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Secrets to Breaking That Old Relationship Cycle: How to Go from People-Pleaser to Healthy Partner

Join us to explore how to raise confident, resilient kids—while also growing as a parent.

Discover key mindset shifts,including:

 * Why doing less for your kids can help them grow more capable and confident
 * The hidden messages children receive that may sabotage their development
 * How to replace guilt-driven parenting with parenting that is grounded in clear values
 * Tools for staying grounded during challenging parenting moments
 * How your personal growth can shape your child’s development, and what you can do about it

Our guest, Silvia Nunez Gutierrez, is a wife, mom and Montessori educator who has worked closely with children, teachers, and parents over the past 20 years.

Silvia’s biggest passion relies on inspiring parents, teachers and school administrators to establish communities that help children grow.

You can connect with Silvia at www.theloveseedconsulting.com [http://www.theloveseedconsulting.com/].

Join us for a free Confident Parenting workshop to learn more about how Montessori, NLP and hypnosis can help you and your kids thrive. The workshop will be co-led by Silvia and Robbie, and is available both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Find out more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/parenting [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop]

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

Social Media Handles:

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

How to Become a More Confident Parent and Raise More Resilient Kids

You might think decluttering is about stuff. It’s not the whole story. This conversation explores what happens when we start clearing space—in more ways than one. You’ll learn about how organizing work can shift energy, relationships, emotions and even self-perception. The hidden cost of clutter can show up in how we spend our time, money, effort and awareness. We also explore how people can learn to make better choices for themselves, and that this can be the most freeing thing of all.

Next Rock Organizing is a home organizing company based in Burlington, founded by Jill Gillis—a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in business, event management, and the nonprofit sector. As a busy mom of three, Jill understands firsthand the importance of functional, peaceful spaces and brings a highly personalized, client-first approach to every project.

With a passion for creating customized organizational systems, Next Rock Organizing helps clients transform not only their physical spaces but their daily lives. We believe the right systems bring clarity and calm—getting organized is more than just tidying up, it's about improving your mental space as well!

Social links:

@nextrockorganizing

Facebook/ Next Rock Organizing

linkedin.com/in/nextrockorganizinggillis/ [http://linkedin.com/in/nextrockorganizinggillis/]

https://nextrockorganizing.ca/

oin us for a free Stress Management workshop, available both in person at our training facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, and online via Zoom. Find out more and register here: https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/stress-management-workshop

Learn more about how Robbie Spier Miller’s coaching, training, consulting and speaking opportunities can help you enhance your personal and business performance here:

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com [https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com/]

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com [https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com/]

Social Media Handles:

@hypnosistrainingcanada

@robbiespiermiller

Why Decluttering Isn’t Just About Stuff—and What You Might Be Missing

You want to transform yourself and improve your life. You long to help people. You wish to become healthier, happier and more successful. This show is your opportunity to learn how to use hypnosis to make your life better. Each episode, hypnotist Robbie Spier Miller interviews people who have already changed their lives in amazing ways with hypnosis. These models can help you discover your path to making the most of your life. If you want to learn how hypnosis can help you reach your goals, this show is for you.

The Hypnosis Show Podcast With Robbie Spier Miller

Robbie Spier Miller's Show

You want to make the most of your life and business. Sometimes challenges can make it hard to see the way forward. The key to success? Developing the habit of possibility—the mindset that helps you turn obstacles into opportunities.

Each week, human performance expert Robbie Spier Miller interviews entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators who create success by embracing possibility, even in the face of adversity. Their insights will help you develop a resilient mindset, overcome setbacks, and make bold moves in both business and life.

If you're ready to shift your perspective, take inspired action, and create new opportunities, The Habit of Possibility is your go-to podcast for personal and professional growth.

An award-winning performance expert and hypnotist, Robbie coaches and consults with individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and corporations to help them achieve more success. She teaches personal mastery, leadership, effective communication, relationships, navigating change, and cultivating a growth mindset.

During her career as an IT consultant, she learned subconscious hypnosis strategies to manage stress and workplace politics. Impressed by the results, she wanted to help others discover hypnosis benefits.

Over the past 20 years, Robbie has helped thousands improve their business and personal lives. She is the Director of Hypnosis Training Canada and Mind Link Consulting, and previously served as the Director of Burlington Hypnosis Centre, which continues to thrive under new ownership. 

If you need a proven professional to save you time, money, and energy, Robbie is the one.

Tree Ryde, business owner and corporate consultant, says: “Training with Robbie helped me easily connect with more people, deliver valuable results, and build solid client relationships. My business has grown exponentially.”

Connect with Robbie:

https://linktr.ee/robbiespiermiller

https://www.mindlinkconsulting.com

https://www.hypnosistrainingcanada.com

Social Media Handles:

@hypnosistrainingcanada

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