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The Quiet Warrior Show
Hosted by Tom Dutta · EN
The Quiet Warrior Show helps seekers, top leaders, find their pathway to higher happiness and success.
A combination of interview with leaders who tell their heroic stories of success and challenges/failures along the way makes this a show like no other. Hear leadership talks on how to find purpose in life, take action and create the life you deserve and desire.
Your host Tom Dutta is the CEO of KRE-AT a Motive Leadership Company, #1 International Best Selling Author and International Speaker. Tom created a unique coaching and mentoring formula "The Way of the Quiet Warrior®" and received the William Shatner Moving America Forward award for helping leaders.
Learn more about Tom visit:
www.kreat.ca/who
vimeo.com/238882128 as see on Moving America Forward
https://www.facebook.com/thewayofthequietwarrior/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdutta/
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EP#277 BEYOND POLITICS: Life Lessons and Stories with Former Premier Mike Harcourt
Dec 2201:29:44Tap to summarizeOver the span of his illustrious career, Mike began by starting the first storefront law office in Canada, and establishing the UBC law school legal advice clinic (1968-71). He then went on to serve for four terms as a Vancouver Alderman (1972-980), until he became a tremendously successful and articulate Mayor of Vancouver for three terms (1980-1986). In that position he played a prominent role in establishing Vancouver as one of the world's most livable cities through effective land use and planning. Mike then moved on to serve as the 30th Premier of British Columbia (1991-1996), where he extended the boundaries of quality of life in urban areas, with the 1995 Growth Strategy Act. In that position he played a prominent role in establishing Vancouver as one of the world's most livable cities through effective land use and planning. Mike then moved on to serve as the 30th Premier of British Columbia (1991-1996), where he extended the boundaries of quality of life in urban areas, with the 1995 Growth Strategy Act. Among his many noteworthy achievements at that time was his success in safeguarding more than 12 percent of the province's land base, establishing 500 new protected areas. After retiring from politics, Mike made headlines in 2002, when a devastating six-metre fall left him partially paralyzed. He has shown incredible physical, emotional and spiritual strength in his remarkable recovery, and published a book about his ordeal called Plan B – One Man's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph. Following his accident, Mike became actively involved in spinal cord research and education, working with the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation on International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (I-CORD) and chairing the Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Advisory Group. As a self-described "recovering politician," Mike was appointed Federal Commissioner on the British Columbia Treaty Commission in 2003. He has always been an avid supporter of aboriginal economic development, and his commitment to the treaty process is long-standing; as Premier in 1992, he signed the agreement establishing the Commission – the neutral body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among the governments of Canada, B.C. and First Nations in B.C. In recognition of Mike's exceptional community contributions, Simon Fraser University presented Mike with the 2019 President's Distinguished Community Leadership Award.
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Beyond Vision: Finding Light in Darkness Victoria Nolan: Canadian Paralympian, Rio Bronze Medalist, World Champion, Author, Speaker
Dec 1001:01:45Tap to summarizeThis Final Cut Premiere presents the full, uncut conversation between Tom Dutta and Canadian Paralympian and world champion rower Victoria Nolan. This is the first time this conversation is being released as an audio podcast. Victoria's journey began with a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa at 18. The slow loss of sight reshaped her personal and professional life and created moments of fear, doubt, and isolation. She was told she had no future as a teacher and that blindness would define her possibilities. Instead, she discovered rowing, and everything changed. She rose from fear to world-class competition, breaking a world record, earning eight international medals, and becoming one of Canada's most inspiring voices on courage and belonging. Victoria is now a national leader, speaker, and advocate. Her story blends lived experience, high-performance sport, and a deep commitment to helping others navigate change and adversity. This uncut episode explores • the emotional landscape of losing sight • how adversity became a doorway to possibility • rowing as a place of healing and empowerment • motherhood and identity during vision loss • the culture of elite sport and vulnerable leadership • systemic barriers and invisible societal expectations • the global conversation on blindness and hope • the next chapter Victoria has yet to write This Final Cut is exactly as the conversation occurred, raw, real, and technically mastered only for audio clarity. #QuietWarriorShow #TomDutta #VictoriaNolan #BeyondVision #Resilience #Leadership #Courage #Paralympics #BlindnessAwareness #UncutConversation #HumanSpirit
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EP#275 Final Cut Premiere: "Surviving Suicidal Ideation" With Dr. Amelia Kelley
Nov 2501:06:37Tap to summarizeThis is the Final Cut Premiere of an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Amelia Kelley, one of today's most compelling voices in trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and the science of healing. Originally streamed live, this version brings you the fully mastered audio of an hour-long dialogue that explores what it means to move through crisis, reclaim your sense of self, and find connection again. Dr. Kelley is a licensed therapist, author, researcher, and teacher. Her work examines how the nervous system responds to overwhelming emotional events, how the body communicates what the mind suppresses, and how recovery unfolds in real time through compassion, safety, and presence. In this conversation, we explore: • The deeper truths behind emotional pain and the body's signals • How lived experience shapes a person's capacity for resilience • The role of relationships in reconnecting with a sense of identity • The neuroscience behind healing and stability • Why her book has become a lifeline for so many Her insights are powerful, compassionate, and grounded in both science and lived reality. 🎙 Hosted by Tom Dutta, Founder of The Quiet Warrior Show, recognized twice as a Top 20 Canadian Leadership Podcast by Feedspot. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Podcasts | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | and 14+ global platforms P U R P O S E | A C T I O N | L I F E
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EP#274 LIFE IN THE PITS with Brad Schaeffer, The Final Cut Premiere
Nov 501:14:28Tap to summarizeStep inside the legendary exchange floors of Chicago and New York through the eyes of author and former trader Brad Schaeffer. In this riveting conversation with Tom Dutta, Brad relives his journey from a young artist with a knack for numbers to a seasoned trader in one of the most cut-throat environments ever known. His book Life in the Pits is both memoir and mirror, a tribute to an era when markets were moved by shouts and heartbeats, not algorithms. But it's also a reflection on life's real markets: risk, loss, redemption, and meaning. Tom and Brad discuss how grief and discipline intertwine, how the instincts that drive us in competition can also teach compassion, and why stories of the past still inform how we lead today. An essential listen for anyone drawn to finance, psychology, or the art of staying grounded when the world starts shouting. 🎙️ Host: Tom Dutta, Executive Producer of The Quiet Warrior Show📖 Guest: Brad Schaeffer, Author, Trader, Musician #QuietWarriorShow #LifeInThePits #BradSchaeffer #Finance #Leadership #Resilience #Courage #Storytelling #Podcast #FinalCut #Premiere #HeroJourney #Trading #HumanSpirit
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EP#273 The Backstories And The Worlds Within: W. (Walter) B.J. Williams
Oct 1501:10:13Tap to summarize🎧 AUDIO DEBUT What happens when a man who should have been decapitated becomes a bestselling author, InfoSec executive, and guide through hell? W.B.J. Williams survived August 5, 1986, barely. Half a ton of plywood, a concrete floor, and a steel table saw that bent instead of beheading him. Today he lives with a hole in his spine and constant debilitating pain. He's also the published author of five books, including the darkly comedic "Johnny Talon and the Goddess of Love and War," which weaves Sumerian mythology with addiction recovery. This isn't a typical author interview. It's a journey through Plato's Garden—Tom Dutta's signature framework exploring how macro forces, industry trends, and personal trauma shape public works. You'll hear: • The harrowing details of Walt's 1986 accident and 40-year journey with chronic pain • How he met his wife one month after the accident, while using a walker, and they've been together 33 years • Why his father's battle with alcoholism shaped his novel about addiction and the Goddess of Love • How his father became the first ordained deacon in his diocese after losing Walt's sister to SIDS • The profound challenge of Jesus's teaching: "Love your enemies, not just your neighbours" • Why Walt writes about broken prostitutes, addicts, and goddesses seeking redemption • How he balances demanding InfoSec work (never experiencing ransomware or breach) with writing fantasy epics • The journey from writing poetry at age 12 to becoming an Amazon Breakthrough Novel semi-finalist • Why Hollywood producers are shopping "The Garden at the Roof of the World" for a three-season TV series • His philosophy: "It's okay to be broken, that's not something to shy away from" Walt's Five Books: Johnny Talon and the Goddess of Love and War (2024) The Reality, Mythology, and Fantasies of Unicorns (2021) How to Create an Information Security Program from Scratch (2021) The Garden at the Roof of the World (2013) Security for Service Oriented Architectures (2014) This conversation explores addiction, faith, resilience, authenticity, and the grace found in brokenness. From Catholic mysticism to Sumerian goddesses, from chronic pain to darkly comedic fiction, Walt proves our deepest wounds become our greatest gifts. Trigger Warning: Frank discussions of addiction, suicidal ideation, chronic pain, and childhood trauma. First-time audio release of this transformative conversation.
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EP#272 From Indenture to Identity - Reviving Indo-Fijian Heritage with Rizwaan Abbas
Oct 701:17:35Tap to summarize🎬 FINAL CUT PREMIERE The conversation that resurrects 60,000 forgotten voices drops NOW! Rizwaan Abbas shares the untold story of the Indo-Fijian indenture system, and how one archaeologist is single handedly reviving an entire culture. From colonial sugar plantations to modern Canadian identity, this isn't just heritage preservation, it's cultural resurrection. What you'll discover: ✓ The hidden indenture system that shaped two nations ✓ How archaeological precision excavates buried cultural truths ✓ Why 60,000 forgotten voices still matter today ✓ The blueprint for preserving identity in a globalized world ✓ How one man's family story became a movement Rizwaan doesn't just study the past, he brings it back to life. WATCH NOW: Full final cut available on YouTube RUMBLE, X, LINKEDIN, Facebook and right here as a NEW: First-ever audio release across all podcast platforms #TheQuietWarriorShow #RizwaanAbbas #IndoFijianHeritage #CulturalIdentity #PodcastPremiere #FinalCut #TomDutta #HeritageMatters #ArchaeologyStory #CanadianStories #CulturalRevival #IndentureHistory
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WHEELS ON WATER: RICK HANSEN'S QUIET WARRIOR PATH
Aug 2601:25:25Tap to summarize🌊 EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE PODCAST 🌊 Monday, August 26 at 9:00 AM PDT Rick Hansen like you've never seen him - wheels on water aboard Rick Hansen Foundation's epic multi-million dollar custom accessible fishing vessel! The Man in Motion who wheeled 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries shares his powerful story of transformation, resilience, and groundbreaking work creating a barrier-free world. ✅ From life-changing accident at 15 to global accessibility pioneer✅ Experience the revolutionary Accessible Outdoors Program in action✅ Rare behind-the-scenes boat tour of cutting-edge accessibility tech✅ Three different disability experiences accessing one vessel - cinematically powerful✅ Why water became central to his healing and mission Join host Tom Dutta aboard this floating studio in Steveston for an unprecedented conversation about turning personal struggle into worldwide impact. Plus special cameo with Mike Harcourt, Former Premier of BC. 🎬 Watch the full video premiere: YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Rumble🎧 Listen as podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio + 15 more platforms The Quiet Warrior Show - Rated Top 20 Leadership Podcast in Canada #QuietWarriorShow #RickHansen #ManInMotion #Accessibility #AccessibleOutdoors #Leadership #Resilience #Inclusion #Disability #Inspiration #CanadianIcon #Steveston #WheelsOnWater #Premiere #Podcast
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EP#270 BREAKING GLASS: Tales From The Witch of Wall Street Patricia Walsh Chadwick
Aug 12, 202501:02:41Tap to summarizeThe final cut audio premiere of The Quiet Warrior Show presents Patricia Walsh Chadwick's incredible journey in "BREAKING GLASS: Tales From The Witch of Wall Street." Kicked out of a religious cult at seventeen with nowhere to turn, Patricia Walsh Chadwick transformed trauma into triumph, climbing from the bottom rung to become a global partner at Invesco, overseeing $15 billion in assets. In this powerful conversation with Host Tom Dutta, Patricia reveals the raw truth about breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of finance, earning the moniker "The Witch of Wall Street," and how adaptability became her secret weapon for success. You'll discover how Patricia navigated gender bias on Wall Street, turned her outsider status into an advantage, managed pension funds for major corporations, and appeared regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg, and CNN as a trusted financial voice. Beyond her Wall Street success, Patricia's story takes an inspiring turn as she co-founded Anchor Health Initiative, serving 4,000 LGBTQ patients, and continues her mission through consulting and board leadership. This is more than a business success story - it's a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and using your unique background as a competitive advantage. Patricia's memoir "Breaking Glass" provides the blueprint for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider trying to break into elite circles. Available now on The Quiet Warrior Show - rated Top 20 Leadership Podcasts in Canada by Feedspot. Now streaming across 15+ major podcast platforms via RSS feeds.
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EP#269 HAPPINESS MAKES MONEY, MAKE YOUR CHOICE! with Paul Ter Wal
Jul 24, 202501:09:59Tap to summarize🚀 FINAL CUT PODCAST VIDEO PREMIERE: HAPPINESS MAKES MONEY, MAKE YOUR CHOICE! 🎙 Special Guest: Paul ter Wal, LLM CSP, FPSA 📅 Date: July 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9 AM PDT / 6 PM CEST 📍 Final Cut Podcast Video Premiere on: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Rumble 🎧 Podcast Audio Premiere on: The Quiet Warrior Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Stitcher Radio, and 12+ international platforms What if the secret to profitability isn't just strategy, but employee happiness? 🔥 Paul ter Wal, LLM CSP, FPSA, Global Engagement Explorer and Knighted workplace architect, joins host Tom Dutta to decode why 87% of employees worldwide are disengaged—and how fixing this crisis transforms everything. 💰 From lawyer to leadership revolutionary, Paul's "Non-Negotiables" method has helped executives and organizations discover that engaged employees don't just work harder—they fuel growth, creativity, and bottom-line results. 🎯 Ever wondered why some companies thrive while others struggle? Paul reveals how core values alignment between individuals and companies creates the difference between passionate, entrepreneurial teams and costly workforce turnover. 👑 Awarded Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau, former President of Global Speakers Federation, and guest lecturer at University of Maastricht and Tilburg—Paul brings decades of real-world transformation experience. 🌟 Top 20 Leadership Podcast in Canada (FeedSpot) - Don't miss this game-changing conversation that proves happiness isn't just nice-to-have—it's your competitive advantage. 🔗 Watch the Final Cut Podcast Video Premiere & Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform! #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceHappiness #QuietWarriorShow #HappinessMakeMoney #PaulTerWal #FinalCut #TopLeadershipPodcast
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