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:

Peter Katz on Storytelling, Belonging and What Matters Most
Peter Katz joins Shaping Our World to discuss youth belonging, storytelling and how small moments of encouragement help young people grow in confidence and purpose.

Hannah Dannecker on Gen Z, Work and Growing Up
Hannah Dannecker joins Shaping Our World to discuss Gen Z, career exploration, identity and helping young people grow with confidence.

Mohawk Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller on Leadership, Courage and Shaping the Next Generation
Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller shares how sport, resilience and cultural identity shaped her leadership journey and offers insights for raising confident young people.






