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Ever wondered what an economist actually does? (And let's be honest, who hasn't?) Then you absolutely need to F-ing listen to this episode!We're diving into the archives to revisit our conversation with Todd Hirsch—author, VP/Chief Economist at ATB Financial, and host of The Future Of … podcast. Todd breaks down the art and science of economics, reveals the best film featuring an economist as a lead character, and shares how to forecast effectively.Should economics and storytelling be hardwired together? How does Todd reinforce ATB's famous corporate culture?  And most importantly—should you trust a hamster's financial projections?Tune in for a mix of deep insights and surprising connections.Subscribe & Share:If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Share it with your colleagues who might need a fresh perspective on thriving in challenging work environments!—  Ready to take your difficult conversations to the next level?Get our book: I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace ConversationsAvailable on:AmazonOwl's Nest BooksShelf Life BooksVisit our website: ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com

Todd Hirsch (toddhirsch.com) is a renowned economist, keynote speaker and author, building on 15 years as VP & Chief Economist at ATB Financial. A leading expert and visionary in his field, he inspires audiences around the world to re-imagine how to survive and thrive in an ever-changing economy. His clear-eyed insights decipher the economic forces shaping today's rapidly shifting global, geopolitical and societal trends—this economic barometer is critical to informing forward business, operational and talent management planning. His passion: to demystify current complex, colliding economic factors and interpret their impact, illustrated by relevant and memorable examples valued by industry leaders. His expert assessments map global trends to deliver a fresh, insights-powered outlook that enables my audiences to adapt to the emerging economic forces affecting their world, industries and careers. With three TED Talks under his belt, over 2,000 presentations, close to a half million viewers and three books—you can expect a well-researched presentation with compelling examples, metaphors and images replacing the traditional deluge of charts and graphs, and a modern approach to current economic trends that take into account the past, present, and most importantly the future. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada's economy, and we're here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada's top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Want to stay ahead with the latest #entrepreneur podcasts, business strategies, and news? Don't miss out—subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter for updates delivered straight to your inbox! Join thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs who rely on us for the resources they need to succeed.

BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial, one of the most iconic financial institutions in Alberta's banking system. Curtis talks about his transition from one of Canada's major banks to ATB and breaks down the philosophy that drives him, discussing investing in yourself, your team, your family, and your community.  Curtis gives listeners a brief history of ATB's unique journey from its roots in Alberta during the 1930's to becoming a Crown Corporation in the 1990's. Curtis highlights some of the key moves and aquisitions he has made during his more than 15 years at ATB to grow and diversify their services and portfolio, and talks about some of the storms ATB has had to weather, including the COVID-19 pandemic.  Curtis also looks to the future to discuss some of the growing trends in Canada's banking system and how ATB will adapt to them, including the growth of open banking, AI and tech, cryptocurrency, trade wars with the United States, and rewriting regulatory systems to promote environmental investment and better productivity. --------------------- About The Business Council of Alberta The Business Council of Alberta was founded on a simple idea: to make life better for all Albertans. We believe that business has an important role in improving society, and that when business does well, we all do well. We work with the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of Alberta's largest enterprises to understand the big, long-term challenges that Albertans are facing and work with industry, government, and civil society to solve these problems and build shared prosperity for every person who calls Alberta home. Check out more of our recent work: https://bit.ly/3JG9ifS Check out recent episodes of AlbertaBETTER: https://bit.ly/3bHlfFB Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BPxDhv Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3P7pgB0 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Qx6B2J LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QaetHE YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QswqAV

Mark Parsons, Chief Economist, ATB Financial

Mark Parsons, Chief economist at ATB Financial, an Alberta government-owned bank

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Curtis Stange - CEO of ATB Financial - a Crown owned financial institution based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - with approximately 5300 team members, 825,000 clients and a balance sheet of ~$62 billion.Mr. Stange was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ATB Financial on June 30, 2018, and has more than 35 years of experience in financial services in Canada.Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Stange held a number of senior leadership roles at ATB Financial, as well as at one of Canada's big five banks - gaining experience in retail, wealth management and commercial banking throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.Mr. Stange is a Stanford alumnus, member of the Alberta Business Council, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Western Executive Council, chairs the ATB Subsidiary board, serves on advisory boards for the Edmonton International Airport, Visa Canada, Axis Connects, Advancing Women Executives in Western Canada and he co-chairs the STARS Air Ambulance board. Among other things we discussed New Opportunities in Digital Assets, 90 Years of Banking & Why ATB is Committed to the Energy Sector.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs8am Solutions Support the show

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Jim Davidson - director of Topaz Energy, ATB Financial, the Business Council of Alberta, the Creative Destruction Lab, the Economic Futures Council of Junior Achievement, the Fraser Institute and the Modern Miracle Network. Mr. Davidson's principal occupation is a Corporate Director. Mr. Davidson co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993 which became the world's premier choice for energy sector investment banking.Subsequently, Mr. Davidson was the Deputy Chairman of GMP First Energy, Canada's leading energy-focused investment bank from which he retired from his role in 2018. Mr. Davidson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and has earned the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.Mr. Davidson has more than 41 years of experience providing investment banking and financial services to a broad spectrum of companies in a variety of industries, most notably in the energy sector.  In 2016 Mr. Davidson was inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame and awarded a "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Oil & Gas Council.  Jim is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada.Among other things we discussed An Optimistic Perspective: 40 Years of Energy Banking and a Few Lessons Learned.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsCanada ActionEnverusContango MarketingEnergy UnitedUpgrade LabsSupport the Show.

Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of FinTech innovation and leverage AI for your startup's success? In this episode, Frazer and Kris discuss: Building and scaling FinTech startups, including strategic leverage, technology adoption, and effective partnerships with banks The importance of measuring and managing complexity within banking systems to drive innovation and efficiency The transformative potential of AI in financial services, enhancing customer experiences and streamlining processes --- Kris Hansen is the CTO at Sagard. His extensive background includes a mix of technology startups and banking and payments architecture roles. Previously, Kris was the CTO and Co-Founder at Synctera, a bank-as-a-service marketplace connecting community banks and consumer-facing Fintech firms. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer at KOHO Financial, Canada's leading challenger bank, and at Portage Ventures, a Fintech-focused venture capital firm. Before these roles, he was the Head of Solution Architecture at the Royal Bank of Canada and the Chief Architect at ATB Financial. Early in his career, Kris created one of the first internet service providers in Canada and established one of the largest Hawaiian professional services firms. Additionally, through his angel investment company 4Utopia Inc., Kris is a pre-seed angel investor and advisor for high-potential technology companies.

In this episode, PwC Canada partner David Bryan sits down with Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial. Curtis shares his perspective on this year's CEO Survey, which focused on the global megatrends that are reshaping business and society. They discuss some of the key insights and themes from the survey, including the pressing need for CEOs to adapt to rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes. Curtis also shares his personal insights on how CEOs can lead with resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving economic landscape.(00:00)- David introduces CEO Viewpoints and Curtis Stange(01:19)- Curtis shares his journey to CEO of ATB Financial(05:34)- Curtis shares an update on the halfway point of ATB's 10-year strategic plan(09:51)- Curtis discusses how to balance client relationships with new technologies(16:39)- Curtis explains how ATB balances ESG initiatives while supporting local Alberta businesses(20:32)- Curtis shares the “secret sauce” behind ATB reaching its highest total revenue at the end of the last fiscal year (24:56)- Curtis offers his insights on how to foster a positive company culture(29:32)- Curtis predicts ATB's business trajectory over the next five to 10 years(34:06)- David shares his closing thoughts and conclusions

Todd Hirsch is the "modern economist." In this episode of "Leadership NOW," he delves into the challenges of economic forecasting in today's unpredictable global environment. He discusses the limitations of traditional methods in accurately predicting economic trends amidst frequent, unforeseen 'black swan' events. Todd advocates for a shift from prediction to preparation, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and readiness for various potential outcomes. Our conversation further explores the impact of geopolitical events and environmental crises on the economy. Todd highlights how incidents like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and severe weather events directly affect economic conditions worldwide. He also addresses the erosion of public trust in economic expertise, noting the growing skepticism towards expert advice, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Throughout the dialogue, Todd's insights illuminate the interconnected nature of global events and economics, stressing the need for leaders to be cognizant of a wide range of external factors that can abruptly shift economic landscapes. For more than 25 years, Todd worked as an economist for such renowned institutes as ATB Financial, the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation, and the Bank of Canada. Having had a front-row seat to the key issues and trends impacting and transforming our world, Hirsch delivers dynamic, clear-eyed talks on the economy, adaptability, and creativity. Hirsch served as the vice president and chief economist for ATB Financial for over 15 years. He also previously taught economics at the University of Calgary and for the executive education program at the University of Alberta. In recognition of his work, Hirsch has received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum (2022) and Diamond (2012) Jubilee Medals, the University of Alberta's Alumni Honour Award, and an honorary degree from Mount Royal University. The author of four books, Hirsch's latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting During and After the Pandemic, captures the inspiring and compelling stories of businesses and not-for-profits that reinvented themselves during the pandemic. He is currently the Director of the Energy Transition Centre at Innovate Calgary. Visit him at www.toddhirsch.com

If the words, "public speaking" strike fear into your soul, you're not alone. Some seem like born performers, while others would rather walk past the spotlight. Regardless of which camp you fit in, being able to speak effectively at meetings, webinars, conferences, presentations, and family reunions, is integral to building a strong personal brand. We talk to communications and brand legend, Peggy Garritty—entrepreneur, storyteller, Chancellor of the University of Alberta, and former Chief Reputation and Brand Officer at ATB Financial—on how to rethink public speaking and turn fear into fuel for opportunity.

In Episode 93 of The Calgary Sessions podcast, I had a chat with Todd Hirsch, a seasoned economist and an exceptional storyteller. Todd shared how his family influenced his values and work ethic, and he took us on a trip down memory lane to his school days, highlighting the teacher who sparked his curiosity. Things got interesting when Todd opened up about his experience of getting laid off and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, pushing him to improve and adapt. We also explored his impressive 16.5-year journey at ATB Financial, where he worked as the Chief Economist. But the real gem of our conversation was Todd's take on storytelling. He gave us a sneak peek into the science and appeal of storytelling, showing how it connects with the human mind. Enjoy the podcast! Jeff Humphreys https://www.jeffhumphreys.ca Todd Hirsch https://toddhirsch.com Podcast Production https://www.shortlinecreative.com

In today's episode, we delve into the world of organizational culture with @Lorne Rubis. From the rinks of the @National Hockey League with the @LA Kings to the digital buzz of the dot-com era, to leading HR functions in financial services at @ATB and in education at @Norquest College, Lorne's professional story is one of developing leaders. He believes successful organizations are 'People First and Customer Obsessed'. He believes successful leaders are eternally curious. And in weighing the advice he wants to share most with the next generation of HR professionals, Lorne points to the importance of culture. We discussed why so many organizations get it wrong. And how we fix it. This was another memorable conversation and I hope you enjoy as much as I did recording it.Lorne RubisLorne Rubis has more than 40 years of culture, leadership and transformation experience in various C Suite roles at organizationsthroughout North America and Europe. He currently advises CEOs from start-ups to well established, large corporations in both the private and public sector. He also recently co-founded Belongify (www.belongify.com) to focus on the evolution from inclusion to belonging in organizations.Lorne held the positions of Chief Evangelist and Chief People Officer with ATB Financial and was instrumental in advancing ATB's culture, to where it became widely recognized as one of the top companies to work for in North America.Lorne has held executive positions driving culture and business transformation for a number of companies in the United States, including as an officer of a Fortune 50 company and as Vice President, Operations with the Los Angeles Kings. He has been the CEO of two privately held international companies, is a sought after thought leader, speaker, and cultural strategist.Lorne is a published author (The Character Triangle) and was awarded the 2018 Ivey School of Business/HRD Magazine Canadian Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Human Resource community and advancing the workplace in Canada. In 2020 the HRD Magazine included Lorne in their Global 100 list of top HR Leaders. Lorne holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Oregon. He teaches courses on Culture and HR strategy at the U of Alberta EMBA program and at Harvard's School of Extension. LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

Todd Hirsch, former Calgary-based chief economist of ATB Financial and the author of The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After over 20 successful years in the financial industry in Calgary, John left his corporate role behind to focus on new ventures in the clean technology and energy industry through entrepreneurship. Throughout this episode, John highlights the numerous times the connections he made during his time at university and throughout his career have been of great influence and importance. From identifying new career opportunities to helping him as he ventured into entrepreneurship, relationships have been of the utmost importance to John and a major credit to where he is today.  John has his Bachelors of Commerce in Finance from the Edwards School of Business. John is a finance and capital markets professional with over 20 years of energy industry and senior banking experience. He is currently CEO of Lucky Strike Energy Ltd. and W4 Solar Ltd. and serves as Chairperson of the Board for E3 Lithium Ltd. Previously, John served as Vice President with ATB Financial and was responsible for the credit portfolio within energy, oil field services, project finance, and financial markets. Prior to this, John co-founded and held the position of Senior Vice President Finance and CFO of an Alberta-based, private equity-backed intermediate E&P producer. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds an ICD.D designation. In 2017, John was recognized as a Calgary “Top 40 under 40” and in 2023 he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee medal.  Show NotesConnect with John and learn more about his work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pantazopoulos-7a77ba49/Lucky Strike Energy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luckystrikeenergy/Next Hydrogen: https://nexthydrogen.com/E3 Lithium: https://www.e3lithium.ca/ Connect with The After Business School SpecialInstagram: @afterbusinesspodcast Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14250411/Stay in the know: http://eepurl.com/io8Z6A This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.

Thanks for checking out this week's Three Things podcast. Last week, Shelagh and I were in Vangroovy, as our friend Fitz calls it. Along with our checked baggage, I brought home three pieces of thankfulness and gratitude: 1. Bridge lights – you run into former ATB Financial boss Dave Mowat when you least expect it. 2. A stick of butter – or, an ode to Rhiannon at Whole Foods on Robson Street. 3. Flying home – an eye- and heart-opening exhibit at UBC. The original music in the podcast was composed and performed by Edmonton pianist Brendan McGrath. The end bells are courtesy of Edmonton metal artist, humanitarian and O'Leary Spartan (‘82), Slavo Cech. Here's the transcript. I am at glenn.kubish@gmail.com

Anastasia Stadnyk talks about her experience as a young leader in a senior management position with ATB Financial and the triumphs and trials that come along with such a role. Triumphs include the successful leading of teams to implement new services and feeling confident in your ability to make connections with your team that help motivate and inspire. On the flip side, Anastasia discusses the more negative aspects of being in a leadership position early in her career, like dealing with thoughts of imposter syndrome and leading people who are older than you who may have more experience. Through this she offers tips and advice that have helped her along and emphasizes the importance of relationships, or a personal Board of Directors, throughout her career journey. Anastasia has her Bachelors of Commerce in Finance and Masters of Business Administration for Edwards School of Business and is currently the Senior Manager of Product at ATB Financial in Calgary She's been with ATB for over 5 years and has held numerous positions, including agile change management and analyst, Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives before reaching her current leadership position.   Show Notes:Connect with Anastasia and learn more about her work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-stadnyk-317045125/ ATB Financial: https://www.atb.com/personal/ Resources Mentioned: Brené Brown podcast Dare to Lead: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oEPsPKDhPVoNNL7pH5db6?si=6f8926fdd5104824 Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.radicalcandor.com/ Harvard Business Review: 10 Must Reads on Women and Leadership Harvard Business Review: Young LeadershipHarvard Business Review: New ManagersHarvard Business Review: People LeadershipEdwards School of Business Events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edwards-school-of-business/ Connect with The After Business School SpecialInstagram: @afterbusinesspodcast Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14250411/Stay in the know: http://eepurl.com/io8Z6A This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.

Heather Thomson, Executive Director of the Alberta School of Business - Centre for Cities and Communities joins us on the latest episode. As the co-founder of this institution, Heather's passion lies in mentoring the next generation of business innovators and collaborating with influential leaders in the business community. With a focus on education, consulting, academic & applied research, and industry outreach, Heather shares invaluable insights on how to create thriving cities and communities.Beyond her role at the Alberta School of Business, Heather is also a consultant at 13 Ways Inc., a Community Development Firm. Through this work, she conducts comprehensive business and community assessments and crafts specialized community plans centred around economic development, local business prosperity, and beautification. With her extensive experience collaborating with numerous communities and delivering keynote presentations across North America, Heather brings a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise to our conversation.Before her contributions to the academic and consulting spheres, Heather built an impressive career journey that included roles at Lululemon Athletica, ATB Financial, and even McDonald's Restaurants. Her dedication to fostering business success and cultivating a talented workforce for the industry shines through in every endeavour. Join us as we delve into Heather's captivating journey, gain insights from her business advocacy and strategist work, and uncover strategies for empowering communities and driving economic prosperity.Conquer Local is presented by Vendasta. We have proudly served 5.5+ million local businesses through 60,000+ channel partners. Learn more about Vendasta and we can help your organization or learn more about Vendasta's Affiliate Program and how our listeners (like yourself) are making up to $10,000 off referrals.Are you an entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer? Keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy.

How do you get kids to rethink what career path they want to be on and not just daydream on being a social media influencer or rock star! Guest: Todd Hirsch, Former Vice-President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial and Author of “The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: ​​Will we ever be able to travel through time? Guest: Dr. Lawrence Krauss, Theoretical Physicist and Author of the new book The Known Unknowns: The Unsolved Mysteries Of The Cosmos Seg 2: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in jail for Conspiracy and the White House releases strategy to combat antisemitism Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: How does BC's new overdose-related brain injury program work? Guest: Karen Barclay, Director of Mental Health and Substance Use at Vancouver Coastal Health Richmond Seg 4: Did shifting generational ideals catalyze the labour shortage? Guest: Todd Hirsch, Former Vice-President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial and Author of “The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline” Seg 5: Kickin' it with The Caps Whitecaps won their last two games this week (Saturday's game against Seattle, Wednesday's Canadian Championship against Pacific) Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 6: How a teenager uncovered WWII memorabilia in the Sumas River Guest: Taro Milligan, Abbotsford Teenager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian speaks with Todd Hirsch. Todd is a former Calgary-based chief economist of ATB Financial and the author of The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline. He talks about his column: “As an economist, I think forecasts are a waste of time – almost hubris” where her says: “I've spent most of the past three decades working on teams within various think tanks, companies and banks, trying to forecast the economy. And I've concluded that it's a waste of time. Why? “black swan” events, the economy is behaving differently than it has in the past bnb and economic forecasting can lull us into a dangerous false confidence.”

In this episode, learn about the risks and opportunities of AI with Ian Hargreaves, Data Science Fellow at ATB Financial. His role is to advise ATB Financial and its data science teams to think about how AI can solve problems for its own business and its clients. As we collectively take part in the world's biggest AI experiment by using tools like ChatGPT or Midjourney, it's critical to take a strategic view and think through this technology's regulatory, ethical, and even legal aspects. Ian will help you consider important questions and understand what they can mean for your business operations.Change can be scary when uncertainties are plentiful. Ian helps address these fears in organizations by helping senior leadership teams have open conversations about emerging technology to voice their concerns and explore opportunities. This episode will help you with many of the key insights Ian shares with his clients. Ian also shares how your organization will keep its competitive edge by having an open mind and flexibility of thought, including the need for senior leaders to advocate for change and push bold ideas forward. Luckily, with Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit, Ian showcases many of the success stories in our province and what he's seeing in the province that excites him.

Emily Schmidt, Lead, Behaviour Design at ATB Financial is an applied behavioural scientist who helps companies use behavioural science and behavioural economics principles to create better client experiences, services and products. Emily currently leads the behavioural practice at ATB Financial, where she collaboratively stood up the organization's behavioural department. She delivers value across the organization by identifying objectives, designing interventions and consulting on business problems to create lasting behaviour change amongst clients and team members. With a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Behavioural Economics, Emily's current area of focus is client behavior and understanding the unconscious factors that drive client decision making. Emily's research centers specifically on the heuristics at play in consumer perceptions and likelihood to advocate for a brand. Prior to working in behavioural science, Emily spent over 10 years as a senior marketer within the tourism and environmental education industries where she crafted marketing strategies rooted in consumer psychology and behavioural signaling to promote and deliver exceptional experiences. She has led multi-disciplinary teams spanning paid media, earned media, influencer marketing, owned content, social media, digital marketing and B2B marketing to deliver integrated marketing programs which span the consumer journey and drive results. Emily passionately believes in understanding consumer psychology to design experiences, brands, and communications that resonate with audiences. Emily has served on various advisory committees across industry and academia, and has spoken at conferences and sessions across the marketing, client experience and behavioural science domains to help deepen human-centric thinking and foster the emerging behavioural design community.

Brian interviews Todd Hirsch, former Chief Economist for ATB Financial about the Economy, focusing on an article he wrote last week on food inflation and if we are being gouged at the grocery. As “The Modern Economist”, Todd Hirsch demystifies current complex, colliding economic factors and interprets their impact, illustrated by relevant and memorable examples valued by industry leaders. His expert assessments map global trends to deliver a fresh, insights-fuelled outlook that enables his audiences to adapt to the emerging economic forces affecting their world, industries and careers.

Guest: Rob Roach, Deputy Chief Economist, ATB Financial

Guests on the show today: Kenny Briggs, journeyman plumber living on Sanibel Island, Florida Penny Taylor, commissioner, Collier County, Florida Upmanu Lall, Hydroclimatologist and Director of the Columbia Water Center Columbia University Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Rob Roach, Deputy Chief Economist, ATB Financial

Episode 252"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter Twenty-OneThe trapped becomes the trapper. Scott thinks someone is now a sitting duck for revenge, while Anita finds a romantic scene real gross thanks to context.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialAlberta Blue CrossUntil next time gentlereaders! Tantrums Like a Petulant Child - ”Screams from the Void” Chapter Twenty-One

It's time for a bit of disruption! Tammy Ward and Niko Miller (ATB Financial) walk us through what it's like to expand a people-first culture into every process of a company. From a shift to collaboration and a focus on mental health to an effective process to recruit staff that doesn't depend on a single person, they've transformed the service desk, the IT department, and the leadership in their company. Tammy Ward is currently Managing Director, Team Member Collaboration & Enablement at ATB Financial, where she's been for the past 9 years as a People Leader. Previously, she's been in many roles on a help desk for energy companies in Canada. Former Best Buy Sales Associate, Nikolas Miller is the Senior Manager of End-User Support at ATB Financial, where he has also served as Product Manager and IT Analyst since 2017.

Episode 248"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter SeventeenRaina nearly makes a mistake when she falls into old habits. Anita thinks she's cracked how Morven reacts to his feelings, while Scott makes a bold prediction about the narrative trajectory.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialAlberta Blue CrossUntil next time gentlereaders! Xenopsychologist - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Seventeen

Episode 247"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter SixteenThe plan goes very badly. Scott feels charitable about a disasterous attempt at first aid, while Anita wonders if there's more than one creature aboard.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Park PowerATB FinancialUntil next time gentlereaders! Confirmed Deads - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Sixteen

Episode 242"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter ElevenThe ensigns enact their plan, while someone starts plotting. Anita and Scott discuss alien intelligence, and get worried more people are touching slime.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialPark PowerUntil next time gentlereaders! Like a Space Water Wiener - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Eleven

Episode 240"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter NineRaina has a close encounter, and the ship loses another officer. Anita is upset by the way the captain handled Raina's breakup, while Scott has noted at least one officer has acted suspicious.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialTaproot EdmontonUntil next time gentlereaders! Impotent Anxiety - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Nine

We go for a ride with three films about destructive car accidents and the wreckage they leave behind. Show notes: Did Erin invent a new genre? Class, privilege, and getting away with murder Chappaquiddick Shaitan Gregg Araki Anurag Kashyap's unreleased Paanch The anti-Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Matt was thinking of Very Bad Things (INTERVAL (“Hawa Hawai” from Shaitan) Talaash: The Answer Lies Within Warning there will be spoilers Reema Kagti's filmography Did Kareena Kapoor Khan name her son after this film? Rajkummar Rao cop universe Spoiler Zone: 41:30 to 46:25 Jalsa Two female leads over 40! We love to see it! Unrealized potential We just want to see Shefali Shah happy Next time: Modern Westerns Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network Check out ATB Financial and Alberta Blue Cross Find us on Apple Podcasts! and Stitcher! and audioBoom! and iHeartRadio! and Spotify! and Google Podcasts! Thank you to Becca Dalke for the artwork! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook! #Shaitan, #BejoyNambiar, #KalkiKoechlin, #RajeevKhandelwal, #RajkummarRao, #NeilBhoopalam, #GulshanDevaiah, #KirtiKulhari, #Talaash, #TalaashTheAnswerLiesWithin, #AamirKhan, #ReemaKagti, #KareenaKapoor, #KareenaKapoorKhan, #RaniMukerji, #NawazuddinSiddiqui, #Jalsa, #SureshTriveni, #VidyaBalan, #ShefaliShah, #RohiniHattangadi, #ManavKaul, #VidhartiBandi, #Bollywood, #HindiCinema, #ShivPanditt

Episode 239"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter EightA question about allergies leads to a startling theory. Anita feels gross about how Raina thinks about her ex, while Scott proposes a possible twist involving the foreign biological.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialAlberta Blue CrossUntil next time gentlereaders! Not the Best and Brightest - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Eight

Episode 237"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter SixIt's a red alert, and everyone gets locked and loaded. Anita feels real bad for the situation Pollux finds herself in, while Scott dusts off the Accusing Parlour.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialInventuresUntil next time gentlereaders! There's Monsters and the Captain Is Dead - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Six

Episode 234"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter ThreeEnsign Raina rage quits a spaceship, and it's only chapter three. Scott empathizes with starting a career late, while Anita speculates about what Raina's ex might have been saying about her.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialBook Women PodcastUntil next time gentlereaders! The Ancient Age of 27 - "Screams from the Void" Chapter Three

Episode 232"Screams from the Void" by Anne Tibbets, Chapter OneA really bad day on the job for a starship ensign. Anita feels like this is a great cold open for a novel, while Scott is ready to start making wild guesses about the plot.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialNorthwest FestUntil next time gentlereaders! Working Stiffs in Space - "Screams from the Void" Chapter One

"It's not about my ambition for my team members; it's about me supporting them with theirs." Nekolina is the manager any employee would love to have. As the Director of Communications for ATB Financial, Nekolina leads a team of 10. Unlike many managers who get promoted based on their technical skills, but struggle with leading people, Nekolina has made it her life's work to be an empathetic, people-first leader. In this episode, we explore her leadership philosophy of 'giving a leg up,' and why she believes that investing in deep listening and active support of her team members is the best place she can put her time and energy. We also talk about some of the challenges that come with being a people-first leader and how she navigates them (think boundaries, differing expectations etc). This is a thoughtful, important conversation for anyone who leads others. Recommended Resources: Connect with Nekolina here on LinkedIn David Irvine Basecamp, Rachel Hollis, Human-Centered Leadership, and Vulnerability Hangovers StrengthsFinder 2.0 Join LEAD.Well – a community of practice for women who want to be better, braver leaders Sign up to receive my weekly Leadership Letters Book a complimentary call with me Join me on Twitter here

Episode 228"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter TwentyThe rebel base is under attack, and Jebi rides out to save the day. Scott and Anita discuss wether a pacifist has just killed someone.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:ATB FinancialEdmonton Public SchoolsUntil next time gentlereaders! Om Nom Nom - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty

“Engagement in and of itself isn't good enough. Are we focused on the right things, and are we organized around what matters?” -Tara Lockyer Employee Engagement is a key indicator of success for most organizations and is a critical component for retention in a hot labour market. And yet, what if you have ultra-high engagement scores that don't correlate to customer satisfaction and the bottom line? Listen to this episode to explore what else we need to consider when it comes to creating a great place to work. My guest is Tara Lockyer who is the Chief People Officer at ATB Financial, a large banking company servicing the Province of Alberta. In her role, Tara is responsible for all People programs including Compensation, Talent, Leadership Development, Shared Services Operations and HR Business Partnering. She has deep, global experience in the Talent Management area, and brings great wisdom to our conversation. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist of ATB Financial, to get his thoughts on a variety of topics. Todd is a master of using stories to draw comparisons to current economic conditions, and he had an absolute gem to describe all the recent government spending! Here are timestamps for the topics we discussed: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - What's Happening in the Economy? 2:12 - Supply Chain Bottlenecks 4:29 - Is there inflationary pressure? 7:51 - Are interest rates going to rise? 9:07 - Rising debt levels 12:11 - Governments printing money 14:43 - How high can interest rates get? 16:50 - Loosening of inflationary control 18:44 - Todd's thoughts on cryptocurrency 21:30 - Sleepless nights regarding the economy 26:38 - Oil & Gas Overview 30:34 - Growth of Electrical Vehicles? 31:45 - Peak Oil Demand? 34:40 - Thriving under change (spiders spinning webs in space) 39:05 - Getting in touch with Todd Connect with Todd: Todd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheToddHirsch Todd on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/thetoddhirsch Todd's website: https://toddhirsch.com/ Todd's podcast (The Future Of): https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ About Todd: Todd HIrsch is the Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial. For more than 25 years, he has worked as an economist for organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada. He's the author of four books. His latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting during and after the pandemic, was released in March 2021. Todd serves on the boards of Calgary's Glenbow Museum and the Alberta Ballet. He's also the host of a podcast titled The Future Of, which won a national award in 2021. --

What book are you currently reading?Why would a recruiter want to know what you are reading? It's not because they want a good recommendation but it is a question that shows your skills.Join us as Todd Hirsch, VP and Chief Economist at ATB Financial, talks about an interesting question that he asks candidates and how you can show them your skills.The Future Of podcast:https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/?utm_source=various&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=the+future+of+-+vanity&utm_content=thefutureofSpiders in COVID Space book:http://www.toddhirsch.com/new-book-spiders-in-covid-space.htmlIf you need more help in your job search then check out our programs at http://bit.ly/LINCBVC

Your organization talks the talk. As leadership, it's also your responsibility to walk the walk.From the very beginning in recruitment and onboarding, company values should be apparent. On today's episode of the podcast, we learn from Shahzia Noorally the best way to accomplish this through storytelling and building a culture surrounding vulnerability about personal experiences. Share your story, look for connection, and allow space for your people to be human in the workplace.Listen in as we discuss cultural context and its place in workplace mental health, compassion and intentionality in engagement, and vulnerable connection in an isolating workforce. Shahzia's insights into cultural competency provide practical and actionable steps your organization can take to elevate employee experience.About Shahzia Noorally:Shahzia Noorally is a senior HR professional based in Calgary, AB who is on a personal mission to change the HR industry by challenging the norms around how great cultures should be built and infused to make high performing, engaging, and authentically diverse workplaces. She is a proud introvert, published writer, speaker, and blogger, and holds both a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge as well as a Masters of Education degree from the University of British Columbia. She currently works as a HR Business Partner for FortisAlberta and prior to joining Fortis, she spent nearly 6 years at ATB Financial where she worked in a variety of progressive HR roles.When she's not working, you can find her building her side hustle, the Colour Gap, a podcast focused on unconventional career strategy for women of colour.To learn more, follow The Colour Gap on Instagram and Twitter, and connect with Shahzia on LinkedIn.Mentioned in This Episode:Listen to The Colour Gap The Working Mind Guarding Minds at Work Subscribe to Mental Health in MinutesAbout Mental Health in Minutes:Make hard conversations easy and meet your team where they're at in their mental health maturity with our monthly digital download subscription of done-for-you presentations. Designed to increase the well-being of your employees, let us focus on research and content creation and you can focus on delivery and employee support, the value-added activity that really makes the most impact with your teams! Download your FREE Training Tryout all about stopping the slide into Burnout HERE.

Vickie Burgess has in interesting story arch that landed her in the banking industry.  Her journey is not that of financial schooling and institutions that would naturally lead to banking.  Rather she came from the wold of Social Work where she spent eight years working with high-risk youth offenders in Toronto.  Now this start may seem to have little crossover into banking but Vickey shows that this added perspective does prove useful when working with clients as they work to build the financial plan.I really enjoyed talking with Vickie today and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to her.Victoria BurgessSenior Private Client Adviser ATB Financial780-488-7631vburgess@atb.com Bob Piercy - host- phone - 780-965-2232- email - rhpiercy@me.com - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertpiercy/- Website - https://robertpiercy.com- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BobPiercyCoTravelPocast

Shannon Burch, Director of Western Financial Group and Co-Founder of Brilliantly Forward 

 This week's Leading Lady is Shannon Burch, a banker through and through! Shannon can look back on a long standing career in Banking and Customer Service! She served CIBC as Vice President, as Director of Business Solutions and Operational Projects with Scotia Bank in Toronto. She led a multi-layered team of 67 leaders and 300 staff across 31 branches as Vice President Everyday Financial Services with ATB Financial before moving to the Western Financial Group where she is the head of the customer contact centre. 

 Shannon leads from the heart. For her it's quite simple…. Celebrate the gifts you have in your team and let the gifts shine. 

In her passion project “Brilliantly Forward” she practises what she preaches every single day, allowing entrepreneurs to tap into her wealth of experience so they can shine. 
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-burch-1321ba12/
 Brilliantly Forward: https://brilliantlyforward.com/ Western Financial Group: www.westernfinancialgroup.ca Marianne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-rutz-351b0a5/

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#45. May 4, 2020. Ellen Brown, a public banking expert, author and founder of the Public Banking Institute, joins Walt McCree of the Public Bank Associates today (May 4, 2020) to discuss their ideas of what role a renewed Bank of Canada and public banks (like ATB Financial in Alberta) might play in creating interest-free money, ensuring a Universal Basic Income and slowly extinguishing mountains of unrepayable debt of governments and households. In last 11 minutes of this program I discuss the historical role of the Bank of Canada that prior to 1974 created interest-free debt money for the federal and provincial government. Today that mountain of debt exceeds $1.4 trillion for both provincial and federal governments with interest charges consuming large portions of government operating budgets. Could the Covid-19 crisis and the economic emergency Canada finds itself in be a catalyst for restoring the original mandate of the Bank of Canada along with the mandate of provincial (or state) public banks like Alberta Treasury Branches to create the necessary money to cover government operating deficits and reduce the burden of hidden interest charges in the costs of living (including taxes) of Canadian households? The cost savings to Canadian households of eliminating interest charges on public debt sold to private markets would be tremendous, effectively reducing the number of hours we currently have to work to pay for these interest charges. Could the creation of money by a renewed public central bank become a public utility without the unnecessary cost of interest charges? I believe so. Consider, for example, that for every $1.00 of the average American household income, roughly $0.45 is currently going to pay for hidden interest charges in all goods, services and government programs (taxers) that are associated with over $73 trillion in outstanding government, household, and business debts. This total debt continues to growth doubling roughly 7-8 years through the power of compound interest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-anielski/message

#40. April 9, 2020. This is a private broadcast of hope and love that is similar to the daily Covid-19 briefings of our Prime Minster Trudeau, of our presidents, our premiers or health officials. It is now clear that economic life as we experienced it back in December 2019 will be radically changed possibly forever. How will be survive economically when millions are unemployed and where governments have no recourse but to drop money into our bank accounts like magic? Is the virus a wake up call to all humanity to re-establish a new economy based on love, reciprocity, and natural laws? Is this the end of an era of greed and the love of money? We have new models of creating money without debt. We have public banking systems like ATB Financial in my home province of Alberta, Canada and we can return central banks to their rightful place as public banks creating money without interest (rejecting usury and John Maynard Keynes rebuked this practice of debt money creation as a 'misdemeanour' in 1930). We the people have the power to return on the ancient laws of Sumeria in which all debts were forgiven every 7 years, what the Jews adopted as their Jubilee laws. What would happen if we erased and forgave the $75 trillion + (the bailout monies now in $4-7 trillion) of US debt that consumes over 50% of the average American's annual income in the form of hidden interest charges? That would free all of us from what is essentially a form of debt slavery? Can we come out of the modern version of Pharaohs Egypt like the Israelites did when they followed Moses into the Sinai trusting in God's providence and love? We can be our own Moses. Love is an action of free will. And 'power' means in French 'to be able.' Let's end the economic nightmare that has caused so much pain and suffering to millions of souls. It's TIME! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-anielski/message

It is the fifth edition of our special series: It Takes a Community, produced by Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal of Naheyawin. In this series, Hunter sits down to chat with prominent Edmontonians to talk about the communities and people that have helped shape them along their journeys. In this episode we hear from Dave Mowat, former President and CEO of ATB Financial. Dave talks about trusting your instincts, the power of collaboration, and why being able to say “I don't know” is so important. Links: Follow Dave on Twitter. Find out more about Naheyawin. Check out our article about Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal, and find them in […]

Shahzia Noorally Proud introvert, learning nerd, mildly obsessed with my rescue dog, Ollie   I'm on a personal mission to change the HR industry, challenging the norm around how talent strategies should be executed in organizations and what drives me is the opportunity to explore and implement solutions that put humanity back into the candidate and team member experience. I literally have the best job in the world leading the "talent system" (including the recruitment function) at ATB Financial in Calgary, Alberta and own the strategy for  talent attraction, assessment, acquisition and internal mobility for ATB. I'm a proud introvert (love being an example of how we can challenge what's expected of us quiet folk), personal branding nerd and I really believe in the power of social media to elevate both conversations and results for people and businesses. I'm a published writer, speaker, and blogger and hold both a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge as well as a Masters of Education degree from the University of British Columbia.   When I'm not working, you can find me building my side hustle, the Colour Gap (@thecolourgap), a podcast that explores the unique and often uncomfortable truths of being a woman of colour in business, and I'm either exploring dog parks with my dog, Ollie, eating my way through my city or traveling and eating my way through other cities. You can follow all my adventures in life and work on Instagram and Twitter at @shahzianoorally and connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahzianoorally

In this episode, Carol Shmygol, Head of Marketing and Brand for AT Financial, describes ATB's journey in defining and implementing their brand. Not an easy task particularly when you have over 5,000 staff and 300 locations across the province.