Whether you are a parent or a professional who works with children, you undoubtedly have a desire to inspire the young people in your life.
Chris Tompkins — host of the Shaping Our World podcast — is a 20-plus-year veteran of youth development, both on the front lines and through leading Muskoka Woods as the organization’s CEO.
He’s 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.
Want to listen now?
Here are our recent episodes:

Sam Demma on Setbacks, Service, and Supporting Your Kids
Sam Demma shares how setbacks can shape purpose and how small actions help young people build confidence, resilience, and a heart for serving others.

Joel Hilchey on Why Fun Belongs in Leadership
Chris Tompkins sits down with Joel Hilchey to explore why fun and meaningful work belong together. A conversation about leadership, curiosity and helping young people grow with confidence.

Jennifer Deal on What Gen Z Wants from Leadership
Chris Tompkins talks with Jennifer Deal about new Gen Z research from Muskoka Woods and what helps young people grow in leadership, work and well being.






