As a survivor of a very serious car accident, lawyer Lorenzo Oss-Cech knows the importance of focused client care and sound legal advice. Join us today as we look at recent developments and case law regarding the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s Enhanced Care system (or no fault system). This system was designed to increase client care and remove legal fees and other costs associated with motor vehicle accident claims decreasing costs to drivers. It also removed an individual’s right to sue and some think that puts injured and vulnerable people at risk. Whatever side you take, this is a quickly developing story that will be interesting to watch. The Notice of Civil Claim is also linked in our blog at: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ Lorenzo Oss-Cech is a partner with the firm Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt. Lorenzo has 30 years experience in brain injury settlements, general civil litigation, ICBC injury claims, medical malpractice, construction and building litigation, wealth management and estate planning, employment law, and corporate securities litigation. Having lived in numerous countries, Lorenzo is fluent in four languages. He is very involved in community activism and volunteering and is currently a board member and legal counsel for The David Foster Foundation. Important Note: People should seek their own legal advice tailored to their own situation. These discussions are for information and discussion only. You can discover more about this topic and Lorenzo Oss-Cech at www.hom-law.com. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. Please be sure to rate, review and share this episodes with with others, and subscribe to this podcast for more conversations like this.

Series - Reinventing Your Corporate Culture: Define and Declare Your Values One of the most important steps in reinventing your corporate culture is to ensure that your words and actions are in alignment with your values. Before you can assess that, you need to define and declare your values. Once values are established, you can take specific action to move closer to your corporate culture aligning with those values. Now you can truly answer if you are in integrity when it comes to your corporate culture. Are your values, words and actions in integrity? What if they are not? Then you’ve got some work to do. Email us at: ascendlegal101@gmail.com to request a pdf of the List of Values and we will be happy to send that to you. You can also access a .jpg on our blog (link below). To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

Are you in integrity when it comes to your corporate culture? Is your philosophy about cultivating culture in alignment with the reality of your firm experience? What actually happens in your firm? Who gets a pass when others don’t? Today let’s enter the operating system – the subconscious culture of the firm where all of those unwanted habits and behaviours reside, so we can change them to more productive modes to support our corporate culture, business goals and well-being. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

The next episode of our series on Reinventing Your Corporate Culture: Chaos to Clarity We all know you already have a corporate or from culture and whether it has evolved intentionally or haphazardly, it's there. What we're trying to figure out today is whether we have to break it and put it back together, if we need to start from scratch, or make subtle adjustments. Whether you're inheriting an existing corporate culture or creating your own, we must start by getting clear on what we're working with now, and probably more importantly, what we want to work with. Getting clear on how you want your firm to feel and be. What does that mean? What does that mean to you? To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/   #corporateculture #walkyourtalk #lawfirm #lawfirmculture #employeeengagement #employeeretention #employmentlaw #legalsupportstaff #staffing #ascend

ReInventing Your Corporate Culture: Start As You Mean To Go We’ve already talked about the necessity of updating your firm culture to attract and retain staff. We’ve talked about the dancing around problems and the problem people. We’ve talked about how much staff turn-over is really costing you. Where do we go from here? To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ #corporateculture #walkyourtalk #lawfirm #lawfirmculture #employeeengagement #employeeretention #employmentlaw #legalsupportstaff #staffing #ascend

Is your “money maker” really costing you? Have you dealt with that one bad apple or are you dancing around the problem?  Do you know how much staff turn-over is really costing you? Is this cost of doing business costing you more than money? What about your reputation and longevity of your firm? To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ Now all of our long form conversations like this one can be found on your favourite Podcast platform. Please take a look for Ascend Legal 101 on Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Apple and Google. Podbean: https://ascendlegal.podbean.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ #lawfirm #lawfirmculture #employeeengagement #employeeretention #employmentlaw #legalsupportstaff #staffing #teamwork #nobullies #badapples #dealordance #ascend

How do you manage when there is staff turn-over? There is a lot of value in this video. I know you can pull it off because you have to. You have to. And we wouldn’t be talking about this if it wasn’t a thing. One of the most challenging parts of my business these days is leading “well established” law firms into changing their corporate culture to attract and retain new staff. We have been doing things a certain way for a long time. It is easy to become complacent in an environment where we are not forced to keep up - but now it's game on. Get out your legal pad and pen and start taking notes so you can ask these questions to someone in your office who knows the answers. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cYfDxWtJABQ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ #lawfirm #lawfirmculture #employeeengagement #employeeretention #employmentlaw #legalsupportstaff #staffing #teamwork #mentorship #mentoring #teachingolddogsnewtricks #whoissettingthetone #ascend

Do you remember who you were when you were a little kid? Do you remember all of the unique gifts that you put away? Do you have unique presence? I only hang out with people who appreciate my unique presence. What’s your greatness? Do you allow yourself to speak it? Like, out loud, with words and stuff? To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ You can find Ascend Legal 101 on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWQppKUAZ3ABYaY0KUpU-w #uniquepresence #greatness #embraceyourself #embracediversity #knowyourvalue #knowyourworth #knowyourself #coaching #sayyestoyou #findyourvoice #greatnesswithin #ascend

After being silenced by “well meaning” people who presupposed that Trish’s clients would not share her values; and after being told that by speaking her truth her business would be ruined, Trish Machiri found the courage to let the words come again. After a literal break, she rose to build an aviation business, with a focus on safety, that is worthy of her best clients who not only share her values, but also her understanding that jets love to fly. It’s almost embarrassing how much of a fan-girl I am here because I admire Trish so much for her courage, tenacity, experience, and willingness to share despite all the people who told her all the ways she would be better off staying quiet. A short introduction here is not expansive enough to cover all the ground Trish and I covered together. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can connect with Trish at www.charterly.ca or on LinkedIn. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

Speaking your truth. What does that mean to you? When I was 38, I got a tattoo on my back that said: “Speak Your Truth”. I didn’t want it to be visible to everyone, but I wanted to be able to see it when I looked in the mirror. I wanted it to be a reminder. And then I ignored it. Now my friends, it’s GAME ON! Some truths must still be spoken – let’s set that intention and see where that leads us. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/   #sayyestoyou #speakyourtruth #speakwithintention #findyourvoice #knowyourvalue #knowyourworth #Ascend

We are going to finish strong in March. Thank you for taking the time to explore the many aspects of MENTORSHIP with me. I thought today it might be fun to debrief on a recent adventure where I totally blew it as a mentor and trusted ally. Total. F**king. Fail. I am committed to doing better. I thought I was going in as the teacher here but, in fact, I was the student. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ This episode can be found on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/XgR5wVyPoxk You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

I’m not gonna lie – I edited this speech. There it is. That’s the truth. I edited it because I called myself an “old lady” more than once in this talk. More than twice. That’s not going to fly! That is not kind to me; or true. So that’s that. Continuing with our exploration of mentorship this month, I was asked to speak to inspire young women in aviation and I came away completely inspired by them. What I wanted them to take with them: 1) You are powerful and you know how to feel and be fully empowered; 2) You are valuable. And I AM talking about money so start asking for what you are worth; 3) You have options – lots of them; 4) The sky is not the limit – it’s just the beginning; and 5) You are right on time! Fly It Forward with Glacier Air and BC Coast 99s #womenofaviationworldwide #woaw22 #flyitforward #bccoast99s To find out more about Fly It Forward and Women of Aviation Worldwide: https://www.iwoaw.org/ To find out more about our host, Colette Morin and Glacier Air: https://glacierair.com/ To find out more about the BC Coast 99s – A chapter of the 99s, an international organization of women pilots: https://bccoast99s.com/ To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at: http://www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com/ You can find the video of this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RPMNgx2sDWU You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

In keeping with our exploration of mentorship, let's talk about building confidence through community. Why is mentorship important as a new pilot or student pilot? From time-building to confidence building, what are the benefits of a formal mentorship program from the perspective of both a mentor and a mentee (or two)? Today I am joined by Colin Williamson and Bill McMillan who are both members of the Victoria Flying Club’s mentorship program who are going to answer those questions. You can find out more about Victoria Flying Club’s mentorship program: www.flyvfc.com To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

Today I am joined by Christy Pratt who is a visionary business leader and realtime court reporter in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has reported several landmark aboriginal trials and constitutional challenges, many of them exceeding 150 trial days. Before becoming a court reporter 25 years ago, Christy was a legal assistant and before that she worked in her family’s restaurant business. Christy ran her own court reporting firm in British Columbia for 15 years and she acquired four additional firms over the past 2 years. In July 2021, all five of these firms joined Veritext Legal Solutions who provide services across North America, and Christy is now the vice president for the Canadian Region. Christy is passionate about mentorship, and she embraces a growth mindset. She works with an executive coach, and her word for 2022 is ‘mindful.’ She finds joy and balance in cooking and travel, particularly when blended together! She will be going to a cooking school in Italy in October with her partner Erik, who lives in Washington State. If you enjoy this conversation please like it, share it with your people and subscribe so that we can continue to be connected. To find out more about Christy you can find her at: https://reportex.ca/ To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. You can find us on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWQppKUAZ3ABYaY0KUpU-w You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

I’d like to take you for a walk down memory lane. My intention over the next month is to engage in conversations that touch all aspects of MENTORSHIP in our professional worlds and our personal worlds. When I was framing this month’s intention I realized that I was going to have to do some oversharing but, not only that, I was going to have to examine situations from many sides, and I should take that opportunity now, or I would be fixed in my judgment which is an easy place for me to live. REAL. F’ING. EASY. place for me to live. If you enjoy this conversation please like it, share it with your people – the real ones - and subscribe so that we can continue to be connected. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. Now all of our long form interviews can now be found on your favourite Podcast platform. Please take a look for Ascend Legal 101 on Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Apple and Google. Podbean: https://ascendlegal.podbean.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/

This guy LOVES aviation! Today I am speaking with Mike Doiron who has been involved in many aspects of aviation for 50 years. The truth is that this short introduction doesn’t scratch the surface of his career accomplishments and experience in aviation. Today we get into the gaps in flight training; concerns about the level of competency of new aviators; and how we address those concerns. We discuss the role of Transport Canada; the difference between Transport Canada of today and in the 1980’s and 90’s; the experience of today’s regulators; and what he would watch for if he was a regulator today. Mike started as a dispatcher and progressed to Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Pilot of the Moncton Flying Club. He spent 19 years with Transport Canada where he held various positions including Superintendent of Flight Training, Regional Director of System Safety and National Director of Aviation Safety Promotions. In 1998, he left the government to take the helm of the Moncton Flight College as C.E.O. and Principal. He held that position for twelve years until leaving in July 2010 to start Doiron Aviation Consulting, which he still operates today working with aviation clients across the globe. He is the developer of the SMS Tookit, a program being used by the Air Transport Association of Canada as the model SMS structure for their various operators. Mike has received numerous awards throughout this career. He has flown over 50 types of aircraft. He has held the position of Senior Vice President of Safety Management Systems for Strategic Aerospace International Ltd. He sat as Chair of the Board of the Air Transport Association of Canada, and as a Director on the New Brunswick Aerospace and Defence Association Board, and is currently the Atlantic Canada Regional Representative of the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace. Mike is also an accomplished and avid photographer.  To find out more about Mike and Doiron Aviation Consulting you can email him at: dacsafety54@gmail.com. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ Please be sure to like this episode, share with with others, and subscribe to our channel for more conversations like this.

We’re back and we’re so happy you are along for the ride! Legal Support Professionals, I am talking directly to you here. To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. Now all of our long form interviews can now be found on your favourite Podcast platform! Please take a look for Ascend Legal 101 on Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Apple and Google. Podbean: https://ascendlegal.podbean.com/ You can find the Ascend Legal 101 blog here: https://ascendlegal101.blogspot.com/ Please be sure to like this podcast, share with with others, and subscribe to our channel for more conversations like this.

Once called Marlboro Man for his cowboy hat and risk taking in both aviation and auto racing, after assisting friends’ widows, he went to work to set safer standards. Canadian Pilots and AMEs will recognize Bill Yearwood as the definitive accident investigator for the Transportation Safety Board, awarded the Governor General’s citation for his years of dedication to bringing safety considerations for aviation front and centre. Well, here it is now in print from the investigator himself—truly, a text book on learning to stay safe in flight from the volume of data acquired from accident investigations. Bill’s book is titled: Getting It. We suggest that you will start to Get It from the very first page, in fact, we suspect your next walk-around will reflect the message you got from Getting It. Getting It—Learning from Aviation Accident Investigations By Bill Yearwood, Published by Coast Dog Press Order from the Author: billyearwood@telus.net To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. Please be sure to like this episode, share with with others, and subscribe to our channel for more conversations like this.

If you’re ready to create high functioning, high performing, diverse and inclusive dream teams that benefit from increased morale, productivity and maximized collaborations then today’s guest is someone you are going to want to meet. Leslie Rochelle, first and foremost, has her family at heart and believes in family first. In addition to being a wife and mother, she is a coach, mentor, international best-selling author, site-based advisor for one of Canada’s largest energy companies and the founder of Leslie Rochelle Coaching & Consulting. Leslie has a passion for people and encouraging growth. Whether that be with career development, supporting others through challenges, developing high performing teams or mentoring individuals on how to get closer to their personal goals. Her coaching style includes a combination of leadership and organizational coaching, life coaching and personal development beautifully sprinkled with aspects of spirituality. Leslie’s belief is that leadership is not a title, it’s a way of being. Great leadership starts within, and its foundation is understanding who we are. Uncovering our true selves and setting ego aside allows us to thrive in any environment. You can find out more about Leslie at: https://www.leslierochelle.com/ Leslie’s Books: Obstacles Equal Opportunities Volume II: The Enlightened Journey: How 13 Individuals Overcame Obstacles to Create Success in their Lives Silent Grief, Healing and Hope: 15 Inspirational Stories of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Child Loss To find out more about Ramona and what we are all up to at Ascend Legal 101 you can find us at www.ascendlegalrecruiting.com. Please be sure to like this podcast, share with with others, and subscribe to our channel for more conversations like this.

Businesses are experiencing staffing shortages far and wide. Are people really quitting their jobs at a scale and pace that we’ve never seen before? Is replacing staff impossible? Not exactly.   How creative and open are you and your team when engaging and retaining staff? Are you providing opportunities for learning, growth, and development. Are you managing burn out? Let’s look at some solutions that organizations can use to capitalize on their creativity and open-mindedness to not only retain employees but attract new ones.