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:

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.

Tim Elmore on Leading Gen Z
This conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore launches a two-part series unpacking the mindsets, motivations, and cultural pressures influencing how Gen Z learns, works, and relates to the world around them. The founder of Growing Leaders and one of the most trusted voices on...

Finding Your Path with Hillary Spiritos: Redefining Success and Self-Trust
Join Chris Tompkins and pathfinding coach Hillary Spiritos on the Shaping Our World podcast as they explore how young adults can redefine success, build self-trust, and find purpose in an uncertain world.






