Episode Intro:

Passion and legacy… will those attending your celebration of life affirm that you found and lived yours? What lives will you have positively impacted over the course of your career? Are you genuinely practicing the values you aspire to? Will you be able to say that you had some fun along the way?

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About the Host:

Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring

both employee and management perspectives to her work. Susan holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series. 

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Hi, welcome to the podcast HR inside out. I'm your

host, Susan a, has recently given the honor of officiating a

celebration of life for my good friend Cheryl Brewster's past

partner. They were separated but not divorced and parents have to

really lovely sons. The gathering was to be a testament

to Darrell is life, spoken through the words of those that

he had touched over the years. Now, eight people summoned up

the courage to come to the podium and and to share their

memories of Darrell as a man, as a father, as a husband, as a

teacher, and as a colleague. Each have their own unique way

of describing the impact that Daryl had had on them. kind,

patient, caring, supportive, a lovely sense of humor, lots of

laughter, enjoyment of simple things together, delving deep

into meaningful conversation, probably some of the things that

were shared, and some of the descriptors that were used. It

was certainly my experience of the man as well. It was obvious

that Darrell learned early in his life that anything to do

with flying, made his eyes sparkle. Darrell loved anything

to do with aviation. Even when he had eventually given up his

pilot's license as a result of health challenges. He taught

ground school, and he supported new aviation startups with his

very vast knowledge and experience. He was really highly

respected as a gifted instructor. When speaker Donna

came up to the podium, I didn't expect to learn of her own love

of flying to the point that she actually purchased her own

plane. And it was only after flight school that she realized

that her instructor Daryl was also our next door neighbor.

That Aaron went above and beyond and helping build her love for

the sport and her confidence and just doing it. Alastair had been

a business partner and a colleague. He spoke for himself,

but also for many others who are unable to make the celebration

due to it being a working day. To get known Darrell for many

years. Alistair spoke of the countless lives that Daryl had

touched through his work through students from around the world.

Sometimes we can make a significant mark on the world

through our work. But in doing this, too many of us forfeit

time with our families. Not so with Daryl both sons spoke of

cherished time with their father, doing simple things like

watching favorite television shows and just hanging out with

them. Their words were heartfelt, grown men, any parent

would be proud of grieving, the pushing through their own

nervousness to address this gathered group. Wow. A man who

left a legacy and living his passion. Now borrowing from

Barbara Abraham, author of finding your purpose. The words

passion and purpose are synonymous. She says that when

we dissect passion we find three words pass eye and on. Passion

therefore is about passing something of yourself on to the

world. It is your legacy. It's your way of making a difference.

Your unique calling your opportunity to bless the world

with your gifts. That Darrell was fortunate to discover early

and to create a career around what he loved. And in doing so.

He indeed bless the world with his gifts. What about you? Are

you pass eye on? Passing on something or a gift of yourself

to the world? What activity makes time fly? Borrowing from

Darrell is passion when you're doing it as shit shared by Grace

Scirocco and her book take the step the bridge will be their

inspiration and guidance for moving your life forward. And

yes, I'll put the information in the show notes. Once you commit

to your passion, doors will open. It's one of those laws of

life. Certainly by experience, are you pursuing your passion?

Are those doors opening for you? Now Grace also asks, What are

your gut feelings? She encourages that we listen

deeply. We keep a journal have those insights. And as rarely

does knowledge alone motivate us to make the types of changes

that will Move our lives forward. She asks what inspires

you? Because when we're inspired, we do tend to take

action, like Donna, sharing in her eulogy, that to be able to

touch the sky. She was going to have to learn how to fly. What

do you think the mastic about? Because we're enthusiasm lives,

so does passion. Grace also asks, What synchronicities Have

you experienced, she shares that synchronicities, Mark

significant points of transition in our lives and point us in the

direction of our purpose. Now, my daughter just shared one of

those with me in a conversation I had with her today. By chance,

she went for a later run. And as a result, she bumped into a past

colleague and had a conversation with her that helped her make a

career decision. Even she was in awe of the fact that that had

happened. Can you think of your own synchronicities the things

that? Yeah, just kind of happened out of the blue, and

perhaps have helped you make a decision. Now, I'm not sure how

Darryl found his calling. I wish I'd asked him. I just know and

I've always known that he always was, he was doing what he loved

best. And in doing what he loved best, he did absolutely,

positively influence others. Again, I'm gonna borrow from

Grace's book. And she she talks about Bill Gates, who of course,

is the co founder of Microsoft, being famous for saying what I

do best to share my enthusiasm. If you're enthusiastic about

something, chances are your energy is contagious. He kept

people on board, the motivated team, a community accompany the

world needs more of this enthusiasm because we're

enthusiasm lives again, passion does to do you exhibit this YaSM

in the work that you're doing. Is it obvious to everyone around

you that you are living your passion? What words will be used

to describe you when those that you leave behind are reflecting

on your life? Do they match the values that you say you embrace?

Will your children thank you in a letter to you for the time

that you've spent together? Well, words like kind, patient

and caring, being your descriptors. Certainly

personally reflected on the word shared during that celebration

of life. I also know what it's like to work with people who

exhibit those traits, people whose presence in the office

literally light up everyone else. So anyone like that come

to you.

Come to your mind. Might there be a personalized gun in your

work environment?

It's great to model it. I was asked to share the flyers prayer

and closing I'd really like to share it with you. Because

although it's a pilot's prayer, I believe it's relevant to each

of us in our chosen career paths. And given that my motto

is a dare to soar well it's I think, relevant and a really

fabulous reminder of what's truly important. And thank you

to author Patrick Phillips Patrick J Phillips for this

prayer when this life and i Man is done, and at the gates I

stand my hope is that I'll answer all his questions on

command. I doubt he'll ask me of my fame are all the things I

knew instead, Alaska rainbows, the sand on rainy days I flew

the hours logged the status reached, the ratings will not

matter. He'll ask me if I saw the rays and how he made them

scatter. Or what about the droplets Claire? I spread across

your screen. And did you see the twinkling eyes of student pilots

keen? The way your heart jumped in your chest that special solo

day? Did you take the time to thank the ones who have helped

along the way? Remember how the runway lights looked one night

long ago when you were lost and found your way and how they

still don't know? How fast how far how much how high? He asked

me not those things. But did I take the time to watch the Moon

beams washed my wings? And did you see the patchwork fields and

mountains I did mold them Mira lakes and velvet hills of these

that I behold, the wind he flung along my wings on final almost

stalled, and dead. I know it was his name that I so fearfully

called. And when the goals are reached at last, when all the

flying is done, I'll answer him with no regret. Indeed, I had

some fun. So when these things are asked of me and I can reach

no higher my prayer this day, his hand extents extends to

welcome home a flyer. Darrell Rest in peace, my love and

condolences to your family, colleagues, students and many

friends. Thank you for being a part of my life as well. And to

our listeners, my listeners, thank you for joining me and

supporting HR inside out. Remember, there to soar. Where

are you going to reach no higher because I believe you can. And

remember that fun part. The journey it says in signing out.

Have a great day everyone. Bye for now.