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👥 Discover the power of mentorship, community involvement, and saying yes to opportunities outside your comfort zone.
This is more than a career story — it’s a testament to what happens when someone believes in you, and you believe in yourself.

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0:00 – Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 5
0:13 – Setting the stage at HR Project Partners
0:26 – Introducing Janessa Cole
0:48 – Janessa’s role and background
1:11 – University and work term experience
1:56 – Early connection with Jacqui Bailey
2:34 – Graduation and first job offer
3:18 – First layoff and Jacqui’s support
3:54 – Birth of HR Project Partners
4:26 – Starting from scratch with Jacqui
5:02 – Second layoff and staying connected
5:45 – Returning full-time in 2017
6:24 – Growing alongside the company
6:49 – Dealing with layoffs and staying resilient
7:45 – The role of mentorship and family support
8:29 – Why Janessa stayed loyal to HRPP
9:41 – Jacqui’s belief and mentorship
10:45 – Choosing a business path in high school
11:43 – The chip truck story: “Twiggies” at age 15
13:06 – Business lessons from running a food truck
14:26 – Communication skills and customer experience
15:24 – Supporting students and the next generation
15:51 – Early roles and wearing many hats
16:45 – Gratitude for mentorship and opportunity
17:21 – Advice to young professionals
18:45 – Embracing discomfort and growth
19:00 – Importance of professional associations
20:16 – Volunteering and community involvement
21:42 – Closing thoughts from Gerry on Janessa’s leadership
22:36 – Celebrating growth and contribution to HRPP
22:55 – Final question: Any future for the chip wagon?
23:07 – Final thank you and outro

Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
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To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

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Gale Force Wins: Revolutionizing Content Creation with Speed, Authenticity & AI

Join Allan Dale and Gerry Carew of #GaleForceWins as they unveil exciting updates on their mission to transform the content creation world! Discover how they are empowering businesses and organizations to become thought leaders and amplify their messages through unique, rapid, and authentic video content.

In this update, learn about Gale Force Wins' unparalleled ability to transform live events in the moment, shooting, editing, and posting content directly from trade shows and conferences – a capability they note is unique in the U.S. market. They emphasize "eyeball to eyeball communication" and genuine stories over highly produced videos, asking, "Are you telling your stories?"

Hear how Gale Force Wins is leveraging the "revolution of data" in video by integrating AI into their product offerings. This allows them to curate themes and package content around specific industries like mining, healthcare, and education, providing exclusive thought leadership for their clients and sponsors. Sponsors, in fact, have reported securing significant contracts almost immediately after partnering with Gale Force Wins.

The duo also announces an upcoming new course in rapid content creation, designed to share their extensive tips and tricks for producing high-quality video efficiently. They stress the critical importance of good lighting, good sound, and good framing for any video, stating plainly: "if you don't have audio, you have nothing."

Describing themselves as the "special forces of the content creation world," Gale Force Wins comes in "hard and fast" to create impact, augmenting your marketing efforts without replacing them. After five years and over 3,000 recorded conversations, Allan and Gerry share their continued passion, now even more energized by the possibilities of AI.

Learn more and connect with Allan or Gerry at galeforcewins.com.

Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
Visit our services page here:
https://galeforcewins.com/services

To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

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Join us for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Sandy MacDonald, President and CEO of Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. From growing up in a family of 14 children to leading one of Canada's most respected colleges, Sandy shares his remarkable journey through education, public service, and leadership.

In this episode, Sandy reflects on:
• His upbringing in a tight-knit Island community
• The transformative power of education
• Building a career in psychology, justice, and academia
• His vision for the future of skills-based learning and collaboration
• Why Holland College matters more than ever

Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or leader, this episode offers timeless lessons in humility, resilience, and purpose.

👇 Chapters
Use the timestamps below to jump to sections of interest, from Sandy’s early days to his vision for the future of education.

📍 Filmed on-site at Holland College as part of Gale Force Wins’ mission to capture unscripted, authentic conversations that inspire action.

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Timestamps:
⛰️ Introduction & Setting
00:00 Welcome and introduction at Holland College
00:42 Sandy MacDonald introduces himself

👦 Early Life & Family
01:42 Growing up in Charlottetown with 13 siblings
03:16 Cultural and social divide in Charlottetown
05:24 Darwinian education system and early dropout rates
06:12 Economic migration of Islanders over time
07:46 Family dynamics and early entrepreneurial lessons
11:51 Importance of nicknames and sports in Sandy’s family

🎓 Education & Career
16:03 Academic journey begins – struggles and inspiration
19:54 Career path unfolds: teacher, psychologist, administrator
26:07 The power of mentors and internalising expectations

🎯 Role at Holland College
30:11 Current role and importance of adult education
36:06 Rethinking education systems in PEI
40:57 International partnerships and program innovation
43:04 Collaboration between colleges and universities
47:01 Instructor training and commitment to teaching quality

🚀 Vision for the Future
50:12 Future vision and integration of college-university learning
54:03 Industry-led evaluation and experiential learning
56:12 Permanent skills vs technical skills
58:07 Holland College as a transition point for meaningful careers

🏡 Personal Reflections
63:16 Family support and stories about Sandy’s children
64:01 Final thoughts and Sandy’s advice: Take your work seriously, not yourself

Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.
Visit our services page here:
https://galeforcewins.com/services

To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/