Tim Powers shares his journey, including some ups and downs, from deep roots in Newfoundland and Labrador to a life and career at the “Centre”. Tim’s vision of the future direction of this country in strategic areas including a post Covid world and Carbon Pricing is very interesting. He is always led by his mother's sage advice, which is to “Never Get Too Big For Your Britches”. Enjoy the listen it will surprise and entertain you and if you ever get a chance to visit with Tim in Ottawa, don’t forget to bring the Black Horse and/or Jockey!<br /><br />Timeline:<br /><br />0:20GlobalNL Introduction and Overview<br />3:27Growing up in Newfoundland, how it shaped you<br />8:06Lobbyist role - Secret Sauce<br />10:24Storytelling and how important it is<br />13:08Covid and Canadian Politics - Mental Health - Money - Family<br />18:25 Data Management and Politics - Abacus Data<br />24:10Where is the optimism/pessimism in the future of Newfoundland<br />30:11Climate Change - Carbon Pricing<br />35:49Mental Health<br />42:06Rugby - Outlet - Friendships - Validations - Mental Strength - World Cup game NL<br />45:35How can the GlobalNL community help the Province<br />47:22Tim’s Billboard “Stay Strong”