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Beyond Technology

Beyond Technology

Written by: Shawn Freeman
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What happens when you put founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs in the hot seat to talk about how they use (and sometimes struggle with) technology?

Beyond Technology is where business, leadership, and tech intersect. Hosted by Shawn Freeman, MSP founder, coach, and President of EO Calgary, the show dives into real stories of growth, challenges, and innovation.

Each episode features candid interviews with entrepreneurs about:

→ The big problems tech has solved or created in their business

→ How they balance people and technology to scale

→ Building cultures of trust and performance in a digital world

→ The future of leadership in the age of AI

Whether you’re a founder, a business leader, or just curious about the way technology shapes modern leadership, this podcast gives you insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Paula Worthington: How to Prioritize Relationships and Use Technology as Support
    Jan 26 2026

    In this episode my guest is Paula Worthington, founder and president of Worthington PR & Story, a highly sought-after communications, public relations, social media, and marketing agency dedicated to helping brands share their stories with the world. With more than 20 years of experience, Paula is an experienced entrepreneur, respected national PR leader, and award-winning communicator who was inducted into the Canadian Marketing, Advertising, Communication and PR Hall of Fame in 2022.

    We discuss how relationship-led work stays at the center of great communications, with technology working quietly behind the scenes to support it. Paula shares how her team balances personalized service with efficiency, decides when people or tools should lead, and creates a culture where experimentation feels safe. The conversation also explores adapting to new platforms without losing connection, using technology intentionally, and why strong client relationships will always matter more than the latest tool.

    Learn more about Paula: https://worthingtonpr.com/

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    EO Calgary: https://member.eonetwork.org/calgary

    2C Media: https://www.2cmedia.ca/

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    12 mins
  • Aidan Campbell: How Storytelling Stays Human as Media Evolves
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode my guest is Aidan Campbell, co-founder of 2C Media, a video production studio specializing in long-form storytelling for businesses, institutions, and documentary projects. Aidan began his career as a freelance photographer before helping build 2C Media into a trusted partner for organizations that value meaningful, human-centered stories.

    We discuss how storytelling evolves alongside media and technology without losing its human core. Aidan shares lessons from building resilient systems behind the scenes, navigating major technology failures, and balancing efficiency with creativity. He also explores how tools can support people rather than replace them, while keeping trust and collaboration at the center of the work.

    Learn more about Aidan and 2C Media: https://2cmedia.ca/

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    EO Calgary: https://member.eonetwork.org/calgary

    2C Media: https://www.2cmedia.ca/

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    15 mins
  • Chris Jones: How Emotionally Aware Leaders Guide Teams Through Change and Technology
    Dec 29 2025

    In this episode my guest is Chris Jones, founder of Strategic Traction, an EOS Implementer®, coach, speaker, and author of Relentless AF: An Entrepreneur’s Disaster to Success Story. Chris helps leadership teams build healthier companies through clarity, accountability, and human-centered communication. He also runs multiple ventures, including Unlock Growth Partners and Simple Solve AI, where he focuses on improving sales, relationships and scalable systems.

    We discuss how emotional awareness impacts leadership in a world shaped by constant change and new technology. Chris shares how naming emotions accelerates alignment, why resistance to tech is often emotional rather than technical, and how leaders can create psychologically safe environments where people adapt, collaborate and grow. We also explore AI as a thinking partner, setting boundaries in an always-on world and the human skills that matter more than ever.

    Learn more about Chris: https://relentlesschrisjones.com/

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    EO Calgary: https://member.eonetwork.org/calgary

    2C Media: https://www.2cmedia.ca/

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    23 mins
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