Wendy Porter sees opportunity just about everywhere.

And she seems to have a knack for converting those opportunities into special things – events, businesses and one-of-a-kind of experiences.

Get a front row seat on HOW she does that in this week's Gamechanger edition of The Playbook:

Segment 01 – First Event
"You can put on an event, right?" A handful of words can shift the trajectory of your entire career.

Segment 02 – Company Origin Story
How a quick comment in an elevator can set you on an entirely new path in life.

Segment 03 – Getting Laid Off
In the moment, it's terrifying...but Wendy finds a mentor and transforms a layoff into the perfect path forward. (Bonus Gamechanger: The real value of gratitude).

Segment 04 – Governing the Pandemic
Wendy discovers that her industry needs a voice during the Pandemic. How it started. How it's going.

"Oh, there's a lot of opportunities, if you know when to take them, you know?"

What do the Pet Shop Boys and really pretty journals have in common?

The answer is event planner and creative explorer Micki Lubek.

Micki is one of the most interesting writers I’ve personally come across over the past couple of years.

And now…I find out what makes her such a powerful creative force. If you want to find new strategies to solve problems in your work…listen to Micki. She’s on the radio show this week, and she has some big ideas.

Segment 01 – Pet Shop Boys
Remember the Pet Shop Boys? They’re Micki’s harbinger of creative greatness (and yeah, they’re still around and killingit).

Segment 02 – Libraries
And not just ANY libraries. Micki loves a very, very specific type.

Segment 03 – Disaster
What happens when we have a moment where everything blows up…Micki gets extra creative.

Segment 04 – Notebooks
You really need to have a super cool repository for your journey. Micki’s got tips to make your notebooks extra memorable (guest bloggers!).

You know that one person in your industry who decided to push the limits, and became a superstar around the world?

In my industry, that's Christian Chenier. He went from doing great work in Toronto, to doing great work with The Blue Man Group, NBC/Universal and the recent Luna Luna installation in L.A. (not to mention stops with Broadway shows and so so much more).

How did he do it...and what can you learn? That's in this week's Gamechangers episode.

Segment 01 - Integrity & "Authentic Enrolment"
How you get accountability by showing vulnerability.

Segment 02 - Being the One
Less talk. More action. Get awesome at something and just...use that skillset to be amazing.

Segment 03 - Empathy Leadership
Our old friend Empathy is back - with real world advice for people who have to lead people.

Segment 04 - Glam Precision
Forget the lie of "Flawless Execution." Do this instead.

Health advice...that feels different.

I've interviewed Dr. Heather Denniston three times over the past few months, and each time I have...I've learned something completely unexpected.

Want to build a better life for yourself? This is an eye opening episode, where Heather shares the four things that changed her game.

Segment 01 - Forced independence.
What happens when you're young and on your own.

Segment 02 - Nuanced communication.
How do you communicate with someone who...isn't easy to get through to?

Segment 03 - Strong network.
It's not just about building a network...it's about connecting with three types of people.

Segment 04 - Inner elder work.
Look forward 10, 20...40 years. Who do you want to be?

It was 29 years ago this week that I first heard the name David Brandy.

It was in a voicemail. He was offering me an interview, which turned out to be my first full time writing gig.

David is a writer, Creative Director and "lens based artist," and he's got some intriguing ways he's built that life portfolio.

Segment 01 – Learning how to be an adult (from my kids)
The ultimate teachers provide the ultimate lesson, as David transitions into a new life, all thanks to his two daughters.

Segment 02 - Recovering creativity
What do you do when you've lost that creative spark (and it's a central part of who you are)? David finds a path in a classic book.

Segment 03 - Resilience
Life will bend you – here's how to make sure it doesn't break you.

Segment 04 - The strange can be beautiful
A critical part of living life creatively....understand how to embrace the weird to find something of incredible value.

What happens when you get two professional speakers together?

This is what happens – 46 intriguing moments on how Michael Barris build a brilliant career as a jazz guitarist, journalist, teacher and coach. Listen up...and steal steal steal some big ideas.

Segment 01 – Broken strings
A live concert that is not going well, until Michael breaks a string and says "f@ck it."

Segment 02 – Bernie Madoff
Michael learns the craft of storytelling (and shares the secrets with you).

Segment 03 – What I learned (as a teacher)
As a professor at Rutgers, Michael learns a lot from his students.

Segment 04 – The (inevitable) book
Of course he has a best selling book – Michael runs down 7 more Gamechangers for you.

Funny story.

I was leaving a keynote session last week and bumped into this guy before I headed to my car. "This guy" turned out to be Canada's Got Talent magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph.

And does he ever have some interesting Gamechangers.

Segmen 01 - YouTube
Yep. THAT YouTube. How Savio uses it to learn, and how he's becoming an internet sensation thanks to TikTok and Instagram.

Segment 02 - Gary V
Influencers are big for so many. Whether it's Jay Sherry, or Mel Robbins...there's something out there to learn. Here's what Savio is taking from the superstar.

Segment 03 - "I Can't Make This Up"
I'll admit...I'm skeptical of this Kevin Hart book...until Savio passionately goes to bat for it.

Segment 04 - A mind bending quote.
I won't ruin the surprise, but I think we've discovered where Savio's optimism and passion come from.

What does a comms pro, ESPN poker writer and Magic the Gathering HoFer (seriously) do for inspiration?

Find out in this edition of The Playbook Game Changers, as we bring Gary Wise into the studio.

This season is all about the things that change our professional games – and how we use those skills, insights and media to inspire great careers and great lives.

Segment 01 – Shame and Resilience
Yeah, that's right - Gary shows how understanding the often hidden world of Shame...can build a better life.

Segment 02 - Mindfullness
You hear the term constantly. Here's how you make sense of mindfulness and put it to work for you.

Segment 03 - "On Writing" by Stephen King
A classic read for anyone who strings together sentences for a living.

Segment 04 - Dialectical Thinking
The way to make every conversation, a better one (even the argument you have over Thanksgiving Dinner).