Matthew Smedley's guest appearances

Matthew Smedley

Conversations That Matter

Essential Impact Coaching Podcast

The Pottscast

Wayne Gretzky

David Katz

Alan Stein Jr

Michael Smith

Jeff Lee

Sam Alvey

Alec Ross

Sean Carter

Andrew Campbell

Andy Young

Richard Clarke

Patrick Moore

Jody Wilson-Raybould

Preston Manning

Sean O'Neill

OwlTail

Matthew Smedley is the CEO and a director for Mission Possible here in Vancouver, BC.  They are a charitable organization based in the downtown eastside of the city.  Have a listen to find out how they help make the city of Vancouver a better place &amp; how their heart beats to help people. They are online at https://www.mission-possible.ca/

Matthew Smedley is the CEO and a director for Mission Possible here in Vancouver, BC.  They are a charitable organization based in the downtown eastside of the city.  Have a listen to find out how they help make the city of Vancouver a better place &amp; how their heart beats to help people. They are online at <a href="https://www.mission-possible.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mission-possible.ca/</a>

Mission Possible, with Director, Matthew Smedley.

Ep 286 -  Mission Possible Guest: Matthew Smedley   Do companies have a responsibility to provide employment for the disenfranchised? Matthew Smedley says, “Yes, they do and doing so is good business!” He goes on to say, “Society, not the economy, is the real marketplace. And smart companies realize that looking after people – all people, including those who have been marginalized – builds better societies and stronger economies.”   Smedley also says, “People who are currently outside of the workforce are there for a host of reasons that include seen and unseen diversabilities. Many are eager to work and they represent an untapped talent pool.” Reemployment for many after extended absences from the rigors of work, he acknowledges, is challenging.    Mission Possible is a community based organization that, since 1992, has been providing people who have been unemployed with the skills needed to regain employment. The other side of the equation are employers who frequently are reluctant to create opportunities for people who need flexible work environments. Mission Possible is there for them as well.   We invited Matthew Smedley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why hiring people with challenging lives benefits them, the companies they work for, and the community.   Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs   

Ep 286 -  Mission Possible Guest: Matthew Smedley Do companies have a responsibility to provide employment for the disenfranchised? Matthew Smedley says, “Yes, they do and doing so is good business!” He goes on to say, “Society, not the economy, is the real marketplace. And smart companies realize that looking after people – all people, including those who have been marginalized – builds better societies and stronger economies.” Smedley also says, “People who are currently outside of the workforce are there for a host of reasons that include seen and unseen diversabilities. Many are eager to work and they represent an untapped talent pool.” Reemployment for many after extended absences from the rigors of work, he acknowledges, is challenging.  Mission Possible is a community based organization that, since 1992, has been providing people who have been unemployed with the skills needed to regain employment. The other side of the equation are employers who frequently are reluctant to create opportunities for people who need flexible work environments. Mission Possible is there for them as well. We invited Matthew Smedley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why hiring people with challenging lives benefits them, the companies they work for, and the community. Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge<a href="https://goo.gl/ypXyDs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://goo.gl/ypXyDs</a>

Mission Possible - Matthew Smedley

Mission Possible’s Executive Director and Chief Empowerment Officer Matthew Smedley joins the podcast to discuss his journey partnering with Essential Impact and integrating coaching into his organization’s work on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Matt explores his personal journey with coaching and the learning he’s experienced along the way empowering economic development in one of Canada’s poorest regions.Rev. Matthew SmedleyRev. Matthew Smedley grew up in rural Pennsylvania and trained as a pastor.  He currently serves as the Executive Director &amp; Chief Empowerment Officer of Mission Possible in Vancouver, BC. Since 2007, Matt has helped Mission Possible become a leading community economic development organization in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.  He has experienced the impact of coaching in his own life and has worked hard to see that others have the same opportunity, especially those marginalized by poverty.  He is passionate about people recognizing their own abilities, self-worth and capacity for growth, and loves to see the way that can change the trajectory of one's life.He is the husband of the amazing and talented Kadee Smedley, who is his partner in raising their daughter, three sons and a cat.About Mission Possible:Mission Possible is a community economic development agency in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 1992, Mission Possible has walked alongside people challenged by homelessness and poverty. Through its employment readiness program and social enterprises Mission Possible is transforming lives by helping people experience a renewed sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work.Mission Possible currently runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbours, that employ an average of 70 individuals per year in transitional jobs.Links and Resources:https://www.mission-possible.ca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsmedley/

Mission Possible’s Executive Director and Chief Empowerment Officer Matthew Smedley joins the podcast to discuss his journey partnering with Essential Impact and integrating coaching into his organization’s work on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Matt explores his personal journey with coaching and the learning he’s experienced along the way empowering economic development in one of Canada’s poorest regions. Rev. Matthew Smedley Rev. Matthew Smedley grew up in rural Pennsylvania and trained as a pastor.  He currently serves as the Executive Director &amp; Chief Empowerment Officer of Mission Possible in Vancouver, BC. Since 2007, Matt has helped Mission Possible become a leading community economic development organization in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.  He has experienced the impact of coaching in his own life and has worked hard to see that others have the same opportunity, especially those marginalized by poverty.  He is passionate about people recognizing their own abilities, self-worth and capacity for growth, and loves to see the way that can change the trajectory of one's life. He is the husband of the amazing and talented Kadee Smedley, who is his partner in raising their daughter, three sons and a cat. About Mission Possible: Mission Possible is a community economic development agency in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 1992, Mission Possible has walked alongside people challenged by homelessness and poverty. Through its employment readiness program and social enterprises Mission Possible is transforming lives by helping people experience a renewed sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work. Mission Possible currently runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbours, that employ an average of 70 individuals per year in transitional jobs. Links and Resources: <a href="https://www.mission-possible.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mission-possible.ca/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsmedley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsmedley/</a>

#8: Rev. Matthew Smedley, Executive Director of Mission Possible