Our guest this week is Dave Stonehouse. Dave is a highly accomplished communicator. A former news media executive, he offers valued insights into media and audience. As a leader and trusted public relations adviser, he has helped organizations both navigate crisis and achieve new success. An award-winning writer and editor, his work has earned national acclaim and spurred positive change. Before moving into public relations, he enjoyed a 25-year media career working in newsrooms across Canada. He has written for numerous publications, including the Globe & Mail, National Post, Maclean’s, Ottawa Citizen and Vancouver Sun. In this episode, you will hear about Dave Veale's first encounter over 20 years ago when he pitched a leadership column idea to Stonehouse who was the business editor at the Telegraph-Journal newspaper in Saint John. Stonehouse was initially skeptical but the column ran successfully for over a decade. Emily and Dave also spoke about Stonehouse's 25 years of experience in journalism and transitioning into communications and public relations, working at the University of New Brunswick before starting his own agency, The Stonehouse Agency, around 5 years ago. You will also hear how Dave Stonehouse overcome adversity and never let his disability hold him back from pursuing his goals and living life to the fullest. The Stonehouse Agency provides communications, media relations, writing, strategy, and other services to clients. Stonehouse focuses on building strong relationships and really understanding client goals. Stonehouse is very involved in community organizations like L'Arche and Toastmasters. These roles have been rewarding and helped him develop communication, leadership and public speaking skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices