Shaping Our World

By Chris Tompkins

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You're a parent or maybe you work with young people in your job - but either way, you have a desire to inspire the young people in your life. Hi, my name is Chris Tompkins, a 20 plus years veteran of youth development. Both on the front lines and leading the youth development organization, Muskoka Woods. I'm also a dad. Shaping Our World is a podcast that invites you into a conversation that will leave you more confident in inspiring and understanding the young people in your life.

Episode Date
Tim Elmore on Leading Gen Z
Dec 04, 2025
Finding Your Path with Hillary Spiritos: Redefining Success and Self-Trust
Nov 20, 2025
How Susan Bisaillon and Safehaven Are Redefining Inclusion for Every Child
Nov 06, 2025
Shaping Young Leaders: Lessons from the CEO Leadership Program
Oct 23, 2025
Curtis Carmichael: Inspiring Youth Through Innovation and Equity
Oct 09, 2025
Parenting Across Cultures with Dr. Susan Chuang
Sep 25, 2025
Jael Richardson on Storytelling, Identity, and Representation
Sep 11, 2025
From UNICEF to the UN: Steve Joneslee's Journey to Inspire Young Leaders
Aug 28, 2025
From Power Struggles to Partnership: Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Eran Magen
Aug 14, 2025
Inside the Mindful World of Jamie Lynn Tatera: Helping Families Thrive Together
Jul 31, 2025
Jessica Janzen: Shifting Kids from Problems to Possibilities
Jul 08, 2025
Understanding Youth Anxiety with Dr. Regine Galanti
Jul 03, 2025
Leading Through Play: Jules Porter on Empowering Youth with Sport
Jun 20, 2025
Raising Humble Thinkers in a Loud World with Dr. Tenelle Porter
Jun 12, 2025
More Than a Feeling: Why Self-Compassion Matters for Today's Youth
May 29, 2025
From Struggle to Small Bits of Happiness: A Teen-Led Movement for Everyday Joy
May 15, 2025
Protecting Our Kids Online and Beyond with Sofia Friesen
May 01, 2025
Understanding and Supporting Kids' Mental Health with Dr. Robin Baweja
Apr 17, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Lessons in Inclusion, Independence and Purpose
Apr 01, 2025
Inspiring Young Minds Through Storytelling with Sara Furlong
Mar 13, 2025
Money Smarts for the Next Generation: A Conversation with Angelique de Montbrun
Feb 27, 2025
Letting Kids Take Risks: Insights from Dr. Mariana Brussoni
Nov 28, 2024
Understanding the Teenage Brain with Ellen Galinsky
Nov 14, 2024
Shaping Minds Through Nature: A Conversation with Dave Krocker
Oct 31, 2024
Raising Tomorrow's Leaders: A Conversation with Dr. Karyn Gordon
Oct 17, 2024
Redefining Care with Elissa Strauss: The Unexpected Magic of Supporting Others
Oct 03, 2024
Finding Joy After Loss: Jessica Janzen on Resiliency and Parenting
Aug 29, 2024
Unlocking Teen Potential with Emer O'Donnell
Aug 15, 2024
Living Authentically: Insights from Dr. Merry Lin on Helping Our Kids Thrive
Aug 01, 2024
Raising Digital Citizens: A Conversation with Matthew Johnson
Jul 18, 2024
Building Strong Family Connections with Aly Pain
Jul 04, 2024
Truth, Reconciliation and Community: Insights from Natasha Maxwell
Jun 20, 2024
Nurturing Faith and Confidence in Today's Youth with Brad Griffin
Jun 06, 2024
Navigating Therapy with Marianne Deeks: Insights for Parents and Teens
May 23, 2024
Navigating Parenting Challenges: Insights from Certified Coach Robbin McManne
May 02, 2024
Exploring the Benefits of the Gap Year with Michelle Dittmer
Apr 18, 2024
Breaking the Ice: Brady Leavold's Journey from Darkness to Light
Apr 04, 2024
Art, Faith, and Family: Dan Scott Shares Strategies for Engaging Kids
Mar 21, 2024
Nurturing Your Child's Personal Brand with Stacey Ross Cohen
Mar 07, 2024
From SADness to Sunshine: Illuminating Paths to Happiness with Dr. Norman Rosenthal
Feb 22, 2024
Generations in Focus: Perspectives on Leadership and Inclusion with Denley & Tajé McIntosh
Feb 08, 2024
Youth Insights Unveiled: Season Three In Review
Nov 16, 2023
Nurturing Empathy: A Journey into Exceptionality with Zoe O'Neill
Nov 02, 2023
Math Education Revolution: A Chat with Vanessa Vakharia on Raising Math-Loving Kids
Oct 19, 2023
Guarding Our Youth: A Candid Conversation on Canadian Human Trafficking with Sofia Friesen
Oct 05, 2023
Fostering Resilient and Creative Minds in Youth with Jas Hundal
Sep 21, 2023
Generation Next Speaks: Insights on Fun, Family, and Finding Balance with Sloan Tompkins & Rohan Kissoon
Aug 31, 2023
Unleashing Potential: Inspiring Purpose with Jeff A.D. Martin
Aug 10, 2023
Empowering Youth to Conquer Anxiety with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Jul 27, 2023
Raising Caring and Capable Kids: Insights from Parenting Expert Alyson Schafer
Jul 13, 2023
Owl, Chickadee & Chirp: A conversation with editor Jackie Farquhar
Jun 29, 2023
Navigating the Parent-Child Dynamic with Meg Stafford
Jun 15, 2023
Exercise for Children and Young People with Dr. Leigh Vanderloo
Jun 01, 2023
Put Me in Coach: Parenting Resilient Kids with Jack Armstrong
May 18, 2023
Parenting IRL: Setting Digital Boundaries with Bob Hutchins & Jenny Black
May 03, 2023
Going Above and Beyond for Youth with Skye Bowen
Apr 20, 2023
How to Talk to Your Teen with Elizabeth Bennett
Apr 05, 2023
Youth Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy with Nora Vincent-Braun
Mar 23, 2023
A Roundtable Discussion with Leaders in Education
Mar 09, 2023
Protecting Our Kids with Ray Johnston
Feb 23, 2023
Season Three Premiere with Leadership Expert Tim Elmore
Feb 09, 2023
Optimism, Resilience, Compassion and Our Kids with Carrie Patterson
Dec 13, 2022
A Passion for Service with Chloe Maxwell
Nov 22, 2022
Parenting, Love and Connection with Jennifer Kolari
Nov 01, 2022
Talking Faith with Mike Gordon
Oct 12, 2022
Youth Development in a Digital Age with Dr. Erin Watson
Sep 29, 2022
Normalizing Mental Health with Dr. Lawrence Jackson
Sep 21, 2022
Knowledge from the Nanny with Allie Kearns
Sep 09, 2022
Nurturing a Lifelong Connection to Our Kids with Charmaine Hammond
Aug 26, 2022
Celebrating the Little Moments with Dan Noble
Jul 30, 2022
Conversation starters for the drive home from Muskoka Woods
Jul 03, 2022
Redefining Success with Olympian Sarah Wells
Jun 03, 2022
Leading by Example with Charles Roberts
May 20, 2022
Balancing Act: Parenting Our Kids in a Digital World with Richard Culatta
May 06, 2022
Parenting Beyond the Classroom with Amanda Yuill
Apr 22, 2022
Nurturing leadership competence and confidence with Ellen Duffield
Mar 25, 2022
Developing the Character of Youth with Johnny Henderson
Feb 25, 2022
Parenting the Many Faces of AD(H)D with Robin Storfer
Feb 11, 2022
Inspiring the Lives of Young Adults with Colin and Judith McCartney
Jan 29, 2022
How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen with Aly Pain
Jan 14, 2022
Helping Families Become Healthier with Jackie Robertson
Dec 31, 2021
Helping Kids Cope with Dr. Rob Meeder
Dec 17, 2021
Protecting the Most Vulnerable with Melodie Bissell
Dec 03, 2021
Creating Youth Experiences with Dr. William Quinn
Nov 19, 2021
The Six Words You Should Tell Every Kid with Mano Watsa
Nov 05, 2021
Helping our kids with loneliness with Brett Ullman
Jul 09, 2021
Talking Tweens and Teens with Rachel Naud
Jun 25, 2021
Finding moments of influence with Shauna Barnes
Jun 11, 2021
Kids, Connections and Communication with Orlando Bowen with Orlando Bowen
May 28, 2021
Creating Acceptance and Inclusion for all kids with Erin Butler
May 14, 2021
Welcome to Shaping Our World
Mar 29, 2021
The Challenge of Culture Change with Dr. Karyn Gordon
Mar 29, 2021
Will Generation Z Be Ready for Adulthood? With Tim Elmore
Mar 28, 2021
The Future of Education with Damon Ealey
Mar 28, 2021