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:

The Resilience Advantage with David Thomas
Discover practical parenting advice from David Thomas on raising resilient kids, managing anxiety, and helping children build emotional strength and confidence.

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.






