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In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Masterclass faculty member Simon Wong back to the show to discuss global and local taxes for Canadians. Simon explains how taxes vary for Canadian citizens according to physical or tax residency, the international tax rules that affect tax brackets and investments. It’s a situation many medical professionals find themselves in for training, work, or financial ventures, and understanding how these taxes work is key to making wise decisions.

The first thing Simon tackles is the three labels of citizenship, tax residency and physical residency. Each carries a different set of rights, obligations and planning consequences despite sounding similar. He and Wing then delve into deeper questions. How are offshore strategies affected by taxation? How can someone avoid becoming a dual country tax resident? What cross-border taxation applies to real estate in the US? Simon and Wing broach all these questions and more, exploring the best tax and accounts options for Canadian physicians at home and abroad.

About Simon Wong:

As an Integrated Wealth Planner, Simon's expertise lies in simplifying complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights, forming the cornerstone of his Financial Plans.

Simon specializes in navigating individuals and businesses through the intricate landscape of tax planning and investing, utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to foster their financial success and stability.

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In this second episode of a two-part special, Dr. Kevin Mailo continues his conversation with Jayna Amadasun about workplace safety as it pertains to physicians and health care workers. Jayna Amadasun is the founder of Ember Impact Global, holds a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics degree, and is a Doctor of Medicine. She and Dr. Mailo dive deeper into the subjects addressed in the first half of the episode, discussing the need for real, base policy change regarding healthcare worker safety and the need to rebalance the scales of justice in healthcare.

Jayna talks about the need to truly understand that frontline workers in healthcare are the eyes and ears of the organization at large. The frontline workers are intimately involved with every aspect of the day, so if they bring up things that aren’t right or that are having a negative impact, that conversation needs to be had. The advocacy of physicians and healthcare workers needs to be supported, not fall on deaf ears, but be truly heard. Jayna and Kevin highlight the need for physicians to be reminded of their worth and that they have value and deserve workplace safety and respect. Better and safer working conditions lead to better worker retention and foster a better healthcare system overall.

About Jayna Amadasun

Jayna is a Consultant, Solution-Focused Professional Coach, Speaker, and Author of the 7-Week Journal: Passion & Purpose. As the Founder of Ember Impact GlobalsJayna is passionate about helping to inspire, empower, and impact individuals through a coaching partnership where each person has the potential to experience transformational results personally and professionally. Jayna provides clients access to guiding principles and tools, fostering an ecosystem where individuals and organizations dare to thrive. She holds the space for everyone to engage in self-discovery, embrace the endless possibilities that emerge and curate a life that aligns with their values and goals.

As a powerful and thought-provoking speaker, Jayna delivers impactful keynotes to empower and transform. She eloquently articulates difficult conversations around the discourse of racial discrimination. Her love for medicine and a deep desire for advocacy drive her to focus on matters related to healthcare professionals and their workplaces.

Jayna holds a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics (LLM) with Merit from the University of Edinburgh and a Doctor of Medicine degree. A Human Rights Consultant, certified by the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, she empowers Medical Practitioners to navigate workplace complexities with ethical and legal insights. She spent almost two decades as a healthcare professional before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey.

Jayna is a Rotarian, the President of her club and serves as secretary of the Community Services subcommittee, who is committed to “Unite For Good”. Her dedication to the advancement of women is seen through her appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors for Black Canadian Women in Action. She values lifelong learning and enjoys cooking, travelling and watching low-budget romantic comedies. She is a wife and mother passionate about her family and excited about new possibilities emerging through service opportunities.

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Physician Empowerment:

• Attend an upcoming Empowerment Retreat
• Join the Physician Empowerment Masterclass now
• Website: PhysEmpowerment.ca

Jayna Amadasun:

• Website: Ember Impact Global
• LinkedIn: Jayna Amadasun
• Instagram: EmberImpact
• Calendly: Jayna Amadasun

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Jayna Amadasun back to Physician Empowerment to talk about workplace safety, specifically as it pertains to physicians and health care workers. Jayna Amadasun is the founder of Ember Impact Global and holds a Master of Law in Medical Law and Ethics degree as well as being a Doctor of Medicine. This is the first part of a two-part episode focusing on building safer workspaces and acknowledging the dangers faced by physicians and those in the healthcare profession, including the dangers inherent in advocating for themselves and their patients.

Kevin addresses the summer of 2025 lawsuit in BC launched by a physician working in the emergency department who is contending wrongful dismissal for calling out unsafe working conditions in public. Despite the support of 50 colleagues in the province who cosigned a letter of support, that physician was fired and many claim it’s because she spoke out. Jayna and Kevin explore the risks healthcare workers face from patients, how cases like that of the physician in BC discourage safety advocacy, and the flaws in the existing system as it pertains to physician care. Jayna describes alternative ways to address healthcare workplace safety and stresses that interprofessional relationships must be fixed.

About Jayna Amadasun

Jayna is a Consultant, Solution-Focused Professional Coach, Speaker, and Author of the 7-Week Journal: Passion & Purpose. As the Founder of Ember Impact GlobalsJayna is passionate about helping to inspire, empower, and impact individuals through a coaching partnership where each person has the potential to experience transformational results personally and professionally. Jayna provides clients access to guiding principles and tools fostering an ecosystem where individuals and organizations dare to thrive. She holds the space for everyone to engage in self- discovery, embrace the endless possibilities that emerge and curate a life that aligns with their values and goals.

As a powerful and thought-provoking speaker, Jayna delivers impactful keynotes to empower and transform. She eloquently articulates difficult conversations around the discourse of racial discrimination. Her love for medicine and a deep desire for advocacy drive her to focus on matters related to healthcare professionals and their workplaces.

Jayna holds a Master of Laws in Medical Law and Ethics (LLM) with Merit from the University of Edinburgh and a Doctor of Medicine degree. A Human Rights Consultant, certified by the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, she empowers Medical Practitioners to navigate workplace complexities with ethical and legal insights. She spent almost two decades as a healthcare professional before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey.

Jayna is a Rotarian, the President of her club and serves as secretary of the Community Services subcommittee who is committed to “Unite For Good”. Her dedication to the advancement of women is seen through her appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors for Black Canadian Women in Action. She values lifelong learning and enjoys cooking, traveling and watching low-budget romantic comedies. She is a wife and mother passionate about her family and excited about new possibilities emerging through service opportunities.

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Physician Empowerment:

• Attend an upcoming Empowerment Retreat
• Join the Physician Empowerment Masterclass now
• Website: PhysEmpowerment.ca

Jayna Amadasun

• Website: Ember Impact Global
• LinkedIn: Jayna Amadasun
• Instagram: EmberImpact
• Calendly: Jayna Amadasun

Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo and Dr. Wing Lim talk about the intersection of real estate investing and the demanding lives of Canadian physicians. They explore the common barriers physicians face when entering real estate, including time constraints, risk tolerance, and lack of knowledge about different investment models. They highlight how real estate can offer powerful benefits, like capital appreciation, tax advantages, and leverage, and they are honest about the potential drawbacks, which can make investing feel like a second job.

Both Wing and Kevin share personal "war stories" from their early adventures in real estate, illustrating the importance of learning through experience and mentorship. Dr. Mailo discusses managing property crises while balancing night shifts, and Dr. Lim describes an overwhelming period managing family-owned condos during residency, which led him to avoid real estate for nearly two decades. Both eventually found success, however, by investing strategically, and they now advocate for peer-to-peer education and community support through platforms like Physician Empowerment.

About Dr. Kevin Mailo:

Kevin is an Emergency Physician who brings nearly two decades of experience as a top-rated educator through his uniquely entertaining approach. With strong returns in real estate and the public markets, Kevin enjoys financial security that has allowed him to begin working part-time before his tenth year in practice, and freely raise his four beautiful children.

For Kevin, money isn’t about consumer spending; it’s about building our best personal lives and ensuring we are practicing our best medicine. His dream is to see every Canadian physician enjoying personal financial security.

About Dr. Wing Lim:

Dr. Wing is a Family Physician based in Edmonton with a practice focus on the care of the elderly.

But Wing’s story is incredible: he started as a struggling solo-practitioner and went on to become a real estate developer who executed over $100 million in new construction – including one of Canada’s largest independent clinical facilities – Synergy Medical.

Wing inspires with not only his practical application of knowledge but also the wisdom acquired through his decades of personal financial learning.

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In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Obed Maurice, CPA, CA, CFP, and founder of financial wellness tech startup MaximONE, to Physician Empowerment to share tax insights. Obed talks about his career journey, which led him from a very lucrative position at an accounting firm to founding his own more holistic business model that focuses on a comprehensive view of client finances. He explains how his firm differs from more traditional accounting firms and how that leads his team to be able to understand tax insights that other firms may miss.

Wing and Obed discuss in practical terms how Obed’s approach to clients differs, and how he spends a significant amount of time getting to know the client and their overall situation during discovery. His team focuses more on total wealth planning instead of just tax filing year to year. Obed offers advice from his experience on things everyone should be looking at in terms of tax planning, from deferred income and salaries versus dividends to estate planning and income splitting opportunities. He explains to Wing that the simplicity of financial hygiene and long-term impact lead to a greater return on investment and the right tax strategy is very much part of that equation. This episode gives valuable insights into what to look for in terms of overall accounting practices that take more than just a single tax return into consideration year by year.

About Obed Maurice:

Obed Maurice, CPA, CA, CFP, stands out as an accomplished holistic financial planner with a wealth of experience and a commendable track record. Holding the distinguished credentials of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2010, Obed has held significant roles, including that of Chief Operating Officer for a prominent ultra high-net-worth family office and later, as a partner in a mid-sized CPA firm. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish one of Canada’s pioneering cloud-based CPA firms, a venture that saw successful acquisition in 2018. Furthering his innovative pursuits, Obed launched MaximONE, a tech startup dedicated to automating financial wellness and offering proactive advice.

Obed’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed; he has been honored with the CPA Distinguished Service Award by CPA Alberta and the Career Virtuoso Award by Lethbridge College, underscoring his exceptional service and dedication to his profession. As a holder of CPA, CA, and CFP designations, Obed’s passion lies in empowering individuals to unlock their potential through sound financial planning.

His philosophy towards financial planning is deeply personal, drawing from the comprehensive and holistic needs of his own family. Obed excels in assisting entrepreneurs and professionals in amplifying the value of their life’s work, guiding them in wealth creation and preservation through meticulous planning, strategic,, holistic approaches, and a dedicated team to bring plans to fruition.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Obed’s personal life is enriched by his roles as a husband and father to a young daughter. He is deeply committed to community service, actively participating in volunteer activities and contributing positively to society.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

• Obed Maurice on LinkedIn
• Maxim Advisory Group

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In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo continues his conversation with Kate Post, Chief Operations Officer for a multi-location dental practice, on the subject of managing employees. They shift focus to nipping potentially toxic behavior in the bud, getting to the root of disruptive behavior with conversation and not confrontation, and how to ensure your employees feel seen and valued. Kate has a wealth of interpersonal experience that she shares, and her insights emphasize seeing employees as valuable human contributors who need to be managed with care.

Kevin and Kate examine how to address problematic behavior that could become toxic in a way that sets a culture tone for the entire office. They look at how to call people out compassionately by first remembering that employees are humans with personal lives of their own. Kate stresses that modelling the behavior wanted in staff is key, and giving positive reinforcement when you see the values echoed is important in maintaining expectations. Kevin and Kate explore staff appreciation, being open to ideas from staff members, and maintaining a supportive office culture as vital components of managing staff well and keeping an office thriving.

About Kate Post:

Kate Post is highly skilled at streamlining operations, increasing revenue and reducing costs to maximize business profits. A decisive and strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of success in single-owner multiple dental practice environments, Kate has successfully worked in a variety of dental practices throughout Ontario over the past 22 years with over 1500 team members.

Kate has the ability to adapt to the varying needs of entrepreneurs and a variety of business types with previous experience in retail start-ups, the service industry and the dental business. With the compliment of recently completed Project Management courses, she has the skills to work with entrepreneurs in planning out their future goals, guiding teams towards the future and achieving quantifiable results.

Kate Post on LinkedIn

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Resources discussed in this episode:

• Episode 62: Optimizing Your Office-Based Practice with Kate Post

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes back Kate Post, Chief Operations Officer for a multi-location dental practice. Kate has a lot of practical experience and insight in maintaining efficient medical offices. In this conversation, she and Kevin discuss the challenges of managing employees in medical and dental practices. They talk about addressing conflicts or tensions with employees, documenting performance-related meetings, and the need for ongoing communication and adaptation as a practice grows.

Kevin and Kate emphasize the importance of understanding different employee personalities and how to look for a balance between delegating control and maintaining standards. Kate Post highlights the need for clear expectations, documentation, and addressing performance issues promptly. She notes that most employees improve with proper guidance, while only a small percentage may not be a good fit long-term. Kate also addresses how to handle conflicts respectfully and professionally, as well as the legal requirements for documentation in performance management. This episode focuses on the realities of managing employees in a successful medical practice, shining a light on key topics and advice that will assist all dental and medical practice owners.

About Kate Post:

Kate Post is highly skilled at streamlining operations, increasing revenue and reducing costs to maximize business profits. A decisive and strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of success in single-owner multiple dental practice environments, Kate has successfully worked in a variety of dental practices throughout Ontario over the past 22 years with over 1500 team members.

Kate has the ability to adapt to the varying needs of entrepreneurs and a variety of business types with previous experience in retail start-ups, the service industry and the dental business. With the complement of recently completed Project Management courses, she has the skills to work with entrepreneurs in planning out their future goals, guiding teams towards the future and achieving quantifiable results.

Kate Post on LinkedIn

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Resources discussed in this episode:

• Episode 62: Optimizing Your Office-Based Practice with Kate Post

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• Attend an upcoming Empowerment Retreat
• Join the Physician Empowerment Masterclass now
• Website: PhysEmpowerment.ca

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes back Dr. Jayna Amadasun, an Ethical Strategist and Founder of Ember Impact Global, to discuss how to address the critical challenges facing healthcare retention through supportive environments. Dr. Mailo and Jayna explore the emotional and physical toll on healthcare workers and how to combat poor workplace culture, burnout, and a lack of support. Onboarding should be intentional and integrate new hires into environments rich with mentorship and attentive leadership.

Kevin and Jayna talk about the need for human-centered systems to improve worker retention. It’s not enough to simply hire new healthcare workers; administrators must be accountable for ensuring their long-term satisfaction and engagement. Jayna explains that thriving workplaces build their own momentum in terms of attracting and retaining staff. Through thoughtful onboarding, listening, and investing in workplace culture and support, professionals will be fostered in environments they want to stay in. If healthcare leaders can prioritize the needs of frontline workers, patient outcomes will be improved and system strain reduced.

About Jayna Amadasun:

Jayna Amadasun is a dynamic ethical strategist and consultant who coaches Black medical professionals. With an M.D. from the Dominican Republic, Jayna brings a wealth of experience, having worked as an R.N. in the Bahamas and trained in the U.S. healthcare system. She holds a Master’s in Law and Medical Ethics from the University of Edinburgh and is committed to creating equitable healthcare environments. Her unique perspective, shaped by years in emergency and flight medicine, allows her to address the complex issues facing healthcare systems today.

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Physician Empowerment:

• Attend an upcoming Empowerment Retreat
• Join the Physician Empowerment Masterclass now
• Website: PhysEmpowerment.ca

Jayna Amadasun:

• Website: Ember Impact Global
• LinkedIn: Jayna Amadasun
• Instagram: EmberImpact
• Calendly: Jayna Amadasun