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Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Michael Kanovsky - founder and CEO of Sky Energy Corp., a private energy and investment company founded in 1993. Mr. Kanovsky is also a Founding Partner and Associate/Mentor of Creative Destruction Lab (Rockies) as well as serving on advisory boards of several private companies.Mr. Kanovsky started his career in investment banking and subsequently has had significant involvement in the oil, gas, renewable & power industries as well as private operating businesses in real estate, marinas and in Seniors Independent & Assisted Healthcare. He previously served as a founding director/shareholder of Northstar Energy Corporation, ARC Resources Ltd., North American Oilsands Ltd., Bonavista Petroleum Ltd (Lead Director) and Seven Generations Energy Ltd. Michael was a past director of Devon Energy Corporation, Pure Technologies Ltd. (Lead Director), TransAlta Corporation, Cequence Energy (Chair) and Precision Drilling Inc. (Vice Chair).Mr. Kanovsky is Director Emeritus of the Advisory Board of the Ivey School of Business, former Vice Chair of the Alberta Children's Hospital Board and former Alberta Chair of the Young Presidents Organization. Mr. Kanovsky is Founder and Director of the Kanovsky Family Foundation which was founded in 2004.Mr. Kanovsky holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business and is a Professional Engineer.Among other things we discussed The Northstar Energy Days, Bonavista Origins & Ingredients for Long Term Investing.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals Support the show

Today the guest on Our Work Podcast is James Graham, founder of Scalify OS, where he works with founders to help them become high-performing CEOs and scale their businesses intentionally and sustainably.This is a topic that nearly every founder and business leader wrestles with at some point: how to grow—and more importantly, how to scale—your business without chaos. James brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical know-how. He's a certified coach, holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business, and has a certification in Artificial Intelligence from MIT. His work focuses on leadership, systems, and the kind of strategy that doesn't just grow businesses—it transforms them.We're going to unpack the real-world considerations around growth:Why some businesses scale to sell, while others scale to surviveHow to assess your organization's readiness for growthWhat it takes to build a leadership team that can truly drive scaleAnd the common mistakes that sabotage scale-ups before they even beginSo whether you're a founder looking to boost valuation, a CEO trying to rally your team around a bold new vision, or a leader navigating the messy middle of scaling, this episode will give you the clarity—and the tactics—you need.Filmed: April 2025Note: The ideas shared here are my own and may not necessarily reflect the views of any organization I am affiliated with. Please extend the same consideration to my guests.

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Mac Van Wielingen – founder and chair of Viewpoint Group and co-founder of Viewpoint Investment Partners - a global, investment management company offering strategies to high net-worth families and institutional investors. Mr. Van Wielingen is also a founder, and partner of ARC Financial Corporation, the largest energy focused private equity fund in Canada with approximately $6 billion under management - and a founder and former chair (1996-2016) of ARC Resources Ltd., a leading Canadian energy company. Mr. Van Wielingen has served as chair of the Board of Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), the board of Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD), and is a founding partner of the Creative Destruction Lab, Business Council of Alberta & Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership. Among his many awards, Mr. Van Wielingen has been appointed to the Order of Canada, the Calgary Business Hall of Fame, has received The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta), the Ivey School of Business Alumni Award, and the Fraser Institute Founders' Award.Mr. Van Wielingen is also an honours graduate of the Ivey School of Business in finance and has studied post-graduate economics at Harvard University. Among other things we discussed Family Wisdom, the Origins of ARC Financial & Navigating Investment Risk. Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsBroadbill EnergyJSGEPACAstro Rentals Support the show

Guest:  Fraser Johnson, Professor of Operations Management, Ivey School, Western University.

Continuing our look at mistrust of government, doxing and the implications of digital technology on Intelligent Communities, Lou speaks with theformer Mayor of Stratford, Canada, Dan Mathieson.  Considered one of Canada's best mayors, whose tech-savvy insights led is city to three Top7 placements, he is into a new concept, “Immersive Cities.” Mathieson also talks about his own experience with constituents who sought menace, alienation in society, technology's role and how Stratford native Justin Beiber once crashed the ICF website!  Mr. Mathieson is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his exceptional leadership in technology innovation in his community. Dan Mathieson has dedicated his career to public service, having served 28 years in public office, 20 years-five terms as Mayor and been a member of municipal council since 1995. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has actively participated in a variety of boards and committees across multiple sectors, including the arts, healthcare, municipal affairs, law enforcement, athletics, non-profits, and educational institutions. Currently, Dan is the Chair, of the Ontario Provincial Land Development Facilitators Agency, the Past Chair of the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and has previously served as the Chair of Kings University College at Western University. He is a Governor with i-Canada, the Founding Director of Darabase North America and serves on the board of a number of public and private corporations.  Dan, is an active entrepreneur with holdings in real estate and a variety of economic sectors. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Alumni Award of Excellence from the Master of Public Administration, Local Government program at Western University in November 2015. Furthermore, he was honored as the 2016 Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Western University, where he lectures on governance and innovation in public institutions and he serves as an Executive in Residence at the Ivey School of Business at Western University. In 2012, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) awarded Dan the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his exceptional leadership in technology innovation within the community. He was also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, acknowledging his dedication to public service.

Continuing our look at mistrust of government, doxing and the implications of digital technology on Intelligent Communities, Lou speaks with theformer Mayor of Stratford, Canada, Dan Mathieson.  Considered one of Canada's best mayors, whose tech-savvy insights led is city to three Top7 placements, he is into a new concept, “Immersive Cities.” Mathieson also talks about his own experience with constituents who sought menace, alienation in society, technology's role and how Stratford native Justin Beiber once crashed the ICF website!  Mr. Mathieson is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his exceptional leadership in technology innovation in his community. Dan Mathieson has dedicated his career to public service, having served 28 years in public office, 20 years-five terms as Mayor and been a member of municipal council since 1995. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has actively participated in a variety of boards and committees across multiple sectors, including the arts, healthcare, municipal affairs, law enforcement, athletics, non-profits, and educational institutions. Currently, Dan is the Chair, of the Ontario Provincial Land Development Facilitators Agency, the Past Chair of the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and has previously served as the Chair of Kings University College at Western University. He is a Governor with i-Canada, the Founding Director of Darabase North America and serves on the board of a number of public and private corporations.  Dan, is an active entrepreneur with holdings in real estate and a variety of economic sectors. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Alumni Award of Excellence from the Master of Public Administration, Local Government program at Western University in November 2015. Furthermore, he was honored as the 2016 Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Western University, where he lectures on governance and innovation in public institutions and he serves as an Executive in Residence at the Ivey School of Business at Western University. In 2012, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) awarded Dan the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his exceptional leadership in technology innovation within the community. He was also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, acknowledging his dedication to public service.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity, and it's LIVE - go to theprincipalacademy.com and check out Take Control of Your Leadership.And now...about our guest on this week's episode:Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Indiana University's Kelley School, University of Rochester's Simon School, Cornell University's Johnson School, University of Western Ontario's Ivey School, Cambridge University's Judge School, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and BITS School of Management, Mumbai. Well-known for his widely published scholarship in consumer psychology, Dr. Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in sales, brand management, and advertising in industry and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns in India.Shalini Sarin Jain is Associate Professor of Management and the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington, Tacoma. She has published articles on gender representation and compensation parity in top management, allegations of sexual misconduct, sustaining livelihoods or saving lives during COVID, and corporate response to mandatory CSR regulation in leading management journals including the Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Ethics, Management and Organization Review, and Journal of Family Business Strategy. Dr. Jain teaches courses in business and society, ethics, and CSR at the undergraduate and MBA level and has extensive industry, government, and non-profit experience leading and providing consulting services to state, county, and city governments.Connect with Dr.'s Jain on LinkedIn: Dr. Shelly Jain Dr. Shalini JainGet their book here: Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand

SHAILENDRA PRATAP JAIN, PH.D. is a Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He recently wrote a book with his wife SHALINI SARIN JAIN, PH.D. Associate Professor of Management and the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington, Tacoma.  “Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand”  https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Brand-Transgressions-Principles-Transform/dp/150152108X Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people. CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. Dr. Jain's Bio SHAILENDRA PRATAP JAIN, PH.D. is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Indiana University's Kelley School, University of Rochester's Simon School, Cornell University's Johnson School, University of Western Ontario's Ivey School, Cambridge University's Judge School, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and BITS School of Management, Mumbai.  Well-known for his widely published scholarship in consumer psychology, Dr. Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in sales, brand management, and advertising in industry and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns in India.  We talked about the following and other items Introduction and Background of Dr. Jain Educational Background and Comparisons Travel Experiences and Bucket List Destinations Cultural Differences and Historical Context  Indian-Pakistan Relations and Global Alliances Consumer Psychology and Marketing Influences Teaching and Research in Academia Research and Publication Challenges Pros and Cons of Being a Professor  Preparing for a PhD Program The eight principles Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand  Dr. Jain's Social Media Dr. Jain's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailendra-pratap-jain-4a781118/ Book website: www.brandtransgressions.com Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Brand-Transgressions-Principles-Transform/dp/150152108X Where to purchase the book (individual copies)  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=managing+brand+transgressions&crid=28RGBV7KPJCUD&sprefi   De Gruyter: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9781501517334/html Bulk Orders (Region specific – only for corporations, libraries etc.) De Gruyter: https://www.degruyter.com/publishing/about-us/contact/sales?lang=en

Shailendra Pratap Jain is a professor of marketing at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business and the co-author of the new book Managing Brand Transgressions. What elevates a simple issue to a transgression and what can brands do to rebuild trust? We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Shailendra Pratap Jain Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Indiana University's Kelley School, University of Rochester's Simon School, Cornell University's Johnson School, University of Western Ontario's Ivey School, Cambridge University's Judge School, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and BITS School of Management, Mumbai. Well-known for his widely published scholarship in consumer psychology, Dr. Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in sales, brand management, and advertising in industry and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns in India. From the Show What brand has made Shailendra smile recently? Ben & Jerry's and Patagonia. “I'm going to double dip here!” Learn why these brands were deemed smile-worthy by listening to this week's show. Connect with Shailendra on LinkedIn and check out his faculty page on the Foster School of Business website and his book, Managing Brand Transgressions. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand Transgressions may cause significant damage to an organisation. How do we manage Brand Transgressions when they happen?  Niels Brabandt discusses the issue with Professor Shailendra Pratap Jain, PhD who recently published his book 'Managing Brand Transgressions - 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand'. Professor Jain Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Indiana University's Kelley School, University of Rochester's Simon School, Cornell University's Johnson School, University of Western Ontario's Ivey School, Cambridge University's Judge School, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and BITS School of Management, Mumbai. Well-known for his widely published scholarship in consumer psychology, Dr. Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in sales, brand management, and advertising in industry and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns in India.   Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ 

In her swan song as a host for The Three Bells, Criena Gehrke (Executive Director, Queensland Theatre) speaks with two leading figures in Calgary's arts and culture scene, Alex Sarian (President & CEO, Arts Commons) and Nicholas R. Bell (President & CEO, Glenbow Museum). The dynamic conversation covers plenty of ground: from the magic and warmth of Calgary's cultural scene to the personal and institutional responsibilities carried on the road to reconciliation with indigenous communities. The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio. ReferencesGlenbow: https://www.glenbow.org/Arts Commons: https://www.artscommons.ca/Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre: https://www.studiobell.ca/Central Library: https://calgarylibrary.ca/Contemporary Calgary: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/Arts Commons Transformation Project: https://www.contemporarycalgary.com/Wanda Dalla Costa: https://www.avenuecalgary.com/city-life/how-indigenous-architecture-is-shaping-the-future-of-arts-commons/LinkedInsAlex Sarian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsarian/Nicholas Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-r-bell-6157b673/Wanda Dalla Costa, AIA, FRAIC, LEED AP:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawarc/Criena Gehrke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/criena-gehrke-783303106/***Alex Sarian BioFrom Madrid to Shanghai to New York City, Alex has worked with artists and arts organizations in fifteen countries spanning five continents. A Toronto native and fully bilingual, Alex was raised in Buenos Aires and moved to New York City in 2002, where he held senior executive roles at several arts institutions, including seven years at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In January 2020, at the age of 36, Alex was appointed President & CEO of Arts Commons, becoming the youngest executive to oversee a major performing arts center in North America. In this role, he is responsible for the third largest arts center in Canada, home to six resident arts organizations, and over 200 community groups and commercial presenters. Occupying over 560,000 square feet in the downtown core of Canada's third most diverse city, the Arts Commons complex normally welcomes more than 600,000 visitors to its 2,000 events every year, and features rehearsal studios, production workshops, education spaces, art/media/sound galleries, restaurants, public community areas, and six performance venues—including the Jack Singer Concert Hall, noted by The New York Times as one of the best acoustic venues in North America.  Since beginning his tenure, Alex has led Arts Commons' successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the development of free outdoor and digital programming, the creation of an Indigenous reconciliation strategy, an unprecedented investment in digital and accessibility infrastructure, and launched the single largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history—scheduled to break ground in 2024. Passionate about civic engagement, Alex volunteers on a number of international boards in the areas of education, philanthropy, economic development, advocacy and policy, and innovation.  Alex received undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University, is a graduate of the Community Shift program at Western University's Ivey School of Business, and was an inaugural graduate of the Impact Program for Arts Leaders at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.Nicholas Bell BioOriginally from Vancouver, Nicholas joined Glenbow in 2019 from his position as Senior Vice President for Curatorial Affairs at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. Nicholas launched a formidable exhibitions program during his three years at the preeminent American maritime museum. He previously served as The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC, where he led the Renwick's relaunch, increasing attendance from 150,000 annually to one million. In 2023, Nicholas was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service to community. Nicholas is an author and editor of over ten books on art, museums, and contemporary culture and offers a proven background in spearheading change and successfully implementing strategic initiatives.

In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapy clinician and researcher Dr. Sinéad Dufour and Founder and CEO of Urospot, Erin Craven to discuss: Kegel chair (emsella) controversyVarious marketing strategiesPhysiotherapy skepticisms HIFEM technology and the evidenceHow we use other modalities as physiotherapists to help “reboot the system” (muscle stim, IMS or TENS)The Urospot care model (education, health coaching and technology)Where might HIFEM technology fit into our care plan?Treatment costErin Craven is a passionate leader and champion of women's health. Over her 25 year career, Erin held Executive positions in both private and Fortune 100 companies. Erin is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business at Western University. Read more.Instagram www.urospot.comDr. Sinéad Dufour is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University.  She teaches and conducts research in both the Schools of Medicine and Rehabilitation Science.Read more.Instagram www.thewomb.caTHANK YOU TO THE EPISODE SPONSORSSRC: discount code and website: https://srchealth.com/?ref=Sto_l3PawmnH4PELVIC HEALTH SUPPLIES: https://pelvichealthsupplies.com/ with discount code: podcast15Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find out how to work with me:  www.pelvicfloorprojectspace.com/Support the show

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

Liam is leading the go-to-market strategy for a new NFT company which is currently in stealth mode. He previously worked with BasedAF, Blur, and DeSo, and his NFT trading journey began in January 2021 with NBA Top Shot.Before getting into NFTs, Liam worked at a startup accelerator called On Deck. He graduated from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and played four years of professional junior hockey.You can follow him on Twitter (@liamherbst_), where he posts informational threads on the NFT market.In this conversation, we discuss:- The most important metric in NFTs (Blur lending outstanding volume)- How new NFT trading instruments like futures will make the market more efficient- Why ETH will outperform virtually every NFT- Nike's NFT project .SWOOSH for virtual apparel- How the NFT trading landscape will change- Dr Disrespect's NFT game- NFT lending against real watches- Liam's investing approach now: buying early art from top 10 NFT artists- OG PFP projectsLiam HerbstTwitter: @liamherbst_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

In this episode, we ask: “What does the organization of the future look like?” Joining guest host Pauline James on the show is Michael H. McInerney, President at Executive and Board Services Consulting Group and a recent speaker at the Agility Reimagined Summit.Michael has over 35 years of executive and consulting experience, including positions with companies like IBM, Xerox, Gulf Oil, and Nortel.  He's worked as President and CEO of Avyd Leadership Performance, Sibson Canada, and Navantis, and as a Board member of MBNA Bank and Bank of America (Canada) for 15 years. As a consultant, Michael has worked with over 250 boards of directors and senior executive teams on matters of strategy, governance, human capital, and executive compensation. Michael has co-authored many articles and research including the McKinsey War for Talent and The Return on Leadership (Harvard). Michael holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business and an Honours BA (English) from York University. Tune in to hear Michael's insights on navigating a marketplace and workplace that's in a state of constant innovation and designing the organization of the future!We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   

A chain of islands in Scotland might be ditching the U.K. for Norway, but why? Professor Donna Heddle is the Director of the Institute for Northern Studies at the University of Highlands and Islands in Scotland. She tells us the remarkable history of the Orkney Islands and their surprising ties to Canada. The longer the strike, the bigger cost for Canadians. Fraser Johnson, professor of operations management at the Ivey School of Business, helps us understand how Canadian ports work and why the economic impact of the B.C. port strike could be drastic. RUOK with apologies? How about bears... again, again? HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? Find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In

SPAC Arbitrage. While it may sound complicated, we are lucky to have Jamie Wise, President & CEO of Periscope Capital, as our guest on The Unlimited Podcast to explain. In fact, we'll go all the way back to basics to understand what "arbitrage" is and why investors have been trying to find arbitrage opportunities forever. Prior to launching Periscope Capital in 2009, Jamie was a managing director at Moore Capital Advisors Canada, a multi-strategy Canadian-focused hedge fund. Prior to Moore Capital, Jamie was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at BMO Capital Markets where he led an internal proprietary trading group (we'll explain what that means as well). At BMO, Jamie was appointed the youngest Managing Director in the firm's history. He has an undergraduate business degree (hons.), graduating first in his class from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1998 and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Jamie is also the founder of Buzz Indexes, creators of the BUZZ index (NYSE:BUZZ), also known as the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF. BUZZ uses AI to measure investor sentiment across millions of social media posts each month, ranking the top 75 stocks in the BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index™. Brian and Jamie discuss what it takes to be successful as a young professional, SPACs 101, the beauty of asymmetric returns, how AI is being used in markets today, and much more. If you like what you hear, please don't hesitate to rate us kindly. And if there are particular topics you'd like covered, please let us know. Timestamps 0:00 Disclaimer & Intro 5:02 Jamie's journey to founding Periscope 11:43 Entering the finance industry as a young professional 15:01 What does "arbitrage" mean? 19:46 Developing investment strategies using AI 29:05 SPACs 101 39:02 SPACs in today's market 44:09 What's the arbitrage opportunity in the SPAC structure? 51:24 How does Periscope decide which SPACs go into the fund? 57:01 Where does this strategy fit in an investor's portfolio? 59:11 Outro & Disclaimer

Liam is leading the go-to-market strategy for a new NFT company currently in stealth mode. He previously worked with BasedAF, Blur, and DeSo, and his NFT trading journey began in January 2021 with NBA Top Shot.Before getting into NFTs, Liam worked at a startup accelerator called On Deck. He graduated from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and played four years of professional junior hockey.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why NFT business models are broken- The long-term bull case for NFTs- How to get a job in NFTs- NFT perps- $BLUR- The history of Pepe and the power of memes- The importance of L2s- How Polygon is killing it with early NFT partnerships- Not training and running a marathon in sub 4hrs- Liam's hockey career + injury- Career transition into business and cryptoLiam HerbstTwitter: @liamherbst_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 

Rob McNamara is an author, leadership coach, advisor and consultant with expertise in adult development and human performance. Co-founder of consulting firm Delta Developmental and faculty member for the Ivey School of Business' LIFT Advanced Coaching Program, he advises, trains, and coaches on a broad range of initiatives for individuals, organizations, and governments navigating complex, civilization-wide problems. In this emergent conversation, they explore the necessity to inquire into ways you are failing as a leader, rather than emphasizing expertise. Our insatiable human desire to acquire more - extracting of ourselves and our World. The gestalt of maturity through ensoulment, development and liberation, and Rob sharing his edge which leads to an emergent insight. For links and show notes: cheladavison.com/podcast.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Biggest story this day, Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 84 last night. We reflect on the legacy of the Canadian icon as the performer, as well as the person. The Writer Guild ahs gone on strike and late night is already impacted. How will this roll out? In the Globe and Mail, Mike Moffat co-authored a piece on what is needed to get more rental housing built in Canada. He joins us now to dig into the discussion. The evidence of China's interference in Canada's democracy was already alarming. Now, it's doubly so, with fresh revelations that Beijing not only meddled with successive federal elections but also attempted to intimidate a sitting MP. All this and more coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Ralph Cipolla, Councillor for Ward 2, City of Orillia. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Mike Moffatt, Assistant Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy, Ivey School of Business at Western University. Gordon Houlden, University of Alberta, China Institute. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Meet Our Guest, Professor Kyle Brykman! This week's guest is Kyle Brykman, Assistant Professor of Management at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. Kyle holds a PhD in Management from Queen's University's Smith School of Business, a Master of Science in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from Wilfrid Laurier University, and an HBA from the Ivey School of Business. His research focuses on employee voice, resilience, and conflict in teams. His mission is to help organizations, teams, leaders, and employees lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives. Seeking Happiness in Your Work and Finding Your “Why”Determining the “why” in the work you're doing or the work you want to do sets you up for success. Do you value the work? Are you passionate and interested even when it gets tough? Being proactive in seeking happiness and fulfilment in your work and workplace is a huge part of your advancement journey. Tune in to learn about:Kyle's winding academic and professional journey and his research;The significance of choosing the right research question, graduate school supervisor, and committee; The ways you can manage conflict that arises in personal, academic, and professional contexts and relationships;Authority vs. Leadership; and The 5 Characteristics of Workplace Satisfaction:The significance of your work - Is it personally meaningful and do you have a positive impact on others?The variety of the work - Are you working on a variety of things, or one or two tasks? The autonomy in the work - Do you decide on what you do, when you do it, and how you do it?The identity of the work - Do you get to see the full product or are you a small piece in the chain?The feedback on the work - Do you have a good idea of how you're progressing and are you receiving feedback in a way that is constructive and meaningful? Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode!Connect with Adrienne!Want to chat more about navigating workplace satisfaction and winding journeys, and connect with us at Apply Yourself: The Advancement Spot? Email us at hello@applyyourselfglobal.com, or email me at adrienne@applyyourselfglobal.com. You can also DM us on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal -  Let us know if you have any questions on all things applications and advancement!   Ask the ExpertHave any questions on applications, advancement, studying for law school exams, and more? Send your questions to our above contacts, or you can submit an audio file via DM and we can feature you on the podcast!Work with Adrienne>>> Learn more about our signature course, Mastering Academic Applications: From Scratch to Submission and how you can finish your applications - with clarity, support, structure, and strategy with Adrienne, an Admissions Committee Member. Check out Adrienne's Calendar and book your Strategy Call HERE to learn more about if this program is right for you! Enrollment for the Summer Cohort opens on MAY 8th and is the last call for applicants with medical school and law school application deadlines! Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Episode 35: Navigating Your Master's With Eberechukwu Peace Akadinma —> https://applyyourselfglobal.com/ep-35/ 

Was the heist at Pearson Airport an ‘inside job?' Questions swirl after $20M in gold and goods stolen Guest: Desmond Ryan, retired Toronto Police detective, crime fiction writer Library violence on the frontlines  Guest: Cameron Ray, Toronto librarian The New Reality: Library Violence  Guest: Lis Travers, producer, Melissa Ridgen, network managing editor, Global News and reporter Canada promises Volkswagen up to $13 billion in subsidies to secure a new battery plant in Ontario - is it worth the money? Guest: Andreas Schotter, a professor of international strategy at the Ivey School of Business at Western University and a former marketing sales controller for North America at Volkswagen What do you do when a friend ghosts you? Guest: Michelle Drouin, Professor of Psychology, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and author of “Out of Touch: How to Survive an Intimacy Famine Earth Day; How should rising sea levels be dealt with around the world? Guest: Mary Soderstrom, author, Against the Seas 

On this episode, Wayne Howard shares how a desire to evolve his skills from marketing to the C-Suite led to a decision to become a consultant and understanding the importance of having the right people on your team. Listen in as Deborah and Wayne discuss the benefits of working on the big things and not getting caught up in small tasks, and the importance of being able to articulate the big picture.   Additionally, Deborah and Wayne explore the value of understanding what motivates others and knowing when to "helicopter down" to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Wayne offers valuable advice on navigating integrations as a leader and the calculated risk of working for a bad boss.   About Wayne Howard: Wayne Howard's vast career includes executive positions at five blue chip companies: Tiffany & Co., IFF, Unilever, Nordstrom, and Canadian Pacific.  Wayne has also worked with Private Equity, a publicly listed food company, and initiated and owned part of a joint venture with Virginia Dare and a Chinese Flavor company.  He is now a Director Advisor with Peale Davies of New York.   Wayne is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario, London, Canada) and Harvard Business School, PMD program.  He studied finance and marketing, and has had key roles in finance, marketing, operations, and logistics.  He has been responsible for operations and supply chains on every continent and is a supply chain expert.      His accomplishments include successful integrations of many mergers and acquisitions, developing and executing global growth strategies to increase sales and profitability, large scale strategic sourcing initiatives, and finding technologies that will provide high rates of return in high cost and complex operations.   Wayne recently retired from Tiffany and Co. where he was VP, Diamond Sourcing and Manufacturing, overseeing the purchase of Tiffany's rough and polished diamonds, and responsible for six manufacturing plants in Antwerp, Botswana, Mauritius, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok.   Prior to that he was responsible for Tiffany & Co.'s jewelry making facilities.   He is currently a Director Advisor with Peale Davies, an independent advisory firm that provides strategic and financial advice on acquisitions, private capital solutions, restructurings and growth initiatives. The firm will also invest with financial partners in established growing enterprises.   You can connect with Wayne in the following ways: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-howard-80343b9/Website: https://pealedavies.com/   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvymSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"There's a gap currently between the way the small startup companies would think about how to get investment dollars and grant dollars to keep their company alive, and what the big operators need to have a deployable project." In this episode, I'm in conversation with Bradley Wamboldt, who is the principal associate of Hawk and Squirrel Innovation. Bradley specialises in helping industrial companies innovate with hard technologies such as new industrial equipment and processes. Innovations in hard technology have strong parallels with soft technology (digital), and hard technology these days is usually accompanied by some kind of digital overlay. "If you look to move to a more distributed energy generation and consumption model, there's going to be a tremendous amount of infrastructure required. We're talking about 20 terawatts of energy used by the planet. Currently, about 85% of that is fossil fuel. So the scale of this energy transition, we're really just starting to scratch the surface." Bradley Wamboldt is the Principal Associate at Hawk & Squirrel Innovation, a boutique consultancy and technology development practice in Calgary. Bradley has over 30 years of experience in oil and gas operations, project development, commissioning, operations, and technology development with both Shell Canada and Suncor Energy. "Every day you go to work you think about three things, and none of them have to do with change. Number one is safety. Safety is always making sure everybody comes home. Number two is how many barrels did you produce today. Number three is keeping the costs in line."  He is currently focusing his efforts on assisting large and small companies in advancing new energy transition and decarbonization technologies from research through to commercial deployment. Bradley has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from McGill University and an MBA (with distinction) from Ivey School of Business at Western University. Here are some of the key questions addressed in the episode:  Is there more than one way to roll out industrial infrastructure? What are they? Who is good at introducing change to brownfield infrastructure? What are the key incentives that drive the energy industry? Where should innovation be placed in an organization? Operations? What tactics work well in driving business improvements and disruptive change?  What changes do we need to see implemented to accelerate the pace of change?  USEFUL LINKS LinkedIn profiles (personal, business):  Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-wamboldt-54890a16/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6962843417353543682/    

Hi, and a warm welcome to The Human Side of Business Podcast. I'm your host Ange MacCabe. I am pleased to introduce you to Ryan Benn, CEO and Group Publisher at Alive Publishing Group Inc.Since 2005 Ryan has been the President of Alive Publishing Group Inc. Over the past seventeen years, Alive Publishing has introduced numerous new products and services making it a multi-faceted media company. With the acquisitions of Live Naturally in 2021 and of Delicious Living in 2017, and the launches of alive USA, Sage Magazine (Loblaw Companies), Alive Listens (Consumer Insights), alive Australia, alive@work, alive Studios, and the alive Summit, Ryan and his team have taken a trusted Canadian brand and transformed it into a global powerhouse with an audience of over 30 million readers. These new products and services have diversified revenue and generated above exponential income growth. Ryan's accomplishments have been recognized with several honours, including The CHFA John Holtman Leadership Award, Marketing Magazine's Top 30 Marketers under 30; a BIV Top 40 under 40 accolade; a fellowship at the Ivey School of Business, and the BCIT Distinguished Alumni Award for Entrepreneurial Innovation, the youngest recipient to ever receive this award.In this episode, Ryan and I dive into the strategies behind establishing effective workplace relationships and how that translates to scaling business.Learn more about Alive Publishing Group Inc.Show NotesMake sure to follow/subscribe so you don't miss an episode! New episodes of The Human Side of Business Podcast air bi-weekly on Monday's at 1pm ET.To learn more about Intuity Performance be sure to check us out at www.intuityperformance.com or on our socials LinkedIn , Facebook, Instagram to stay tapped into new insights and service offerings.Don't forget to join our free Elevate Your People Community created for People and Culture Professionals in the Tech and NGO space looking to share ideas and tap into the human side of business. Fill out the application form and we'll send you a calendar invite to our next meeting.The Elevate Your People Experience: - Monthly 60-minute Meeting- Peer-to-Peer Learning and Mentorship- Open & Transparent Discussions- Exclusive Slack Group

Kiera Taylor, HBAA Sustainability Director at Ivey School of Business at Western University, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about sustainability in the private sector of business as well as how they can be more environmentally friendly.

Gov. Kay Ivey signs Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement Wednesday afternoon announcing she signed Senate Bill 2, also known as the Alabama Second Amendment Protection Act, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R – SD21). The bill prohibits the state and political subdivisions of the state, and their law enforcement officers, agents, and employees, from participating in the implementation or enforcement of any federal act, law, order, rule, or regulation relating to firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. It also provides criminal penalties for a violation. https://abc3340.com/news/local/gov-kay-ivey-signs-alabama-second-amendment-protection-act-gun-rights-guns-safety-constitutional-carru-bear-arms-federal-overreach-governor-legislation-senate-bill-2-gerald-allen- Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill preventing removal of historic... View Article

Steve Cadigan's boss at Electronic Arts was not happy when he resigned after one year to pursue what he saw as the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to lead HR for a budding startup called LinkedIn. Unbeknownst to him, Steve was at the forefront of a new era of work – the era of high turnover and low tenure where employees are constantly hunting for new opportunities. According to Steve, how skillfully companies respond to this new norm will determine their survival in the new economy.Steve has spent more than 30 years in HR. He was named LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer and helped scale the company from 400 to 4,000 employees in less than four years. He later founded Cadigan Talent Ventures LLC, where he helps companies like Google and Twitter integrate learning into their work design to increase employee engagement and company growth.In this episode, Dart and Steve Discuss:- The current speed of innovation, and its threat to traditional companies- Hiring for adaptability instead of experience- The modern roots of workplace dissatisfaction- How Tesla, Amazon, and Microsoft leverage short tenure to their advantage- Ways to adapt in a culture of high turnover- The future value of specialization and generalization- Creating systems to grow talent internally- The value of traditional education in the new economy- Seven models for developing talent- And other topics…Steve Cadigan has been a cutting-edge expert in global human resources and talent strategy for 30 years, working with clients like Google, Twitter, BBC, Cisco, and GoPro. He is a keynote speaker, advisor, author, and the founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures LLC, where he works with fast-growing organizations to increase their sustainability, improve company culture, and adapt to the ever-changing future of work and talent acquisition.Before launching his firm, Steve became LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer, scaling the company from 400 to 4,000 employees in less than four years. His work has since led him to build talent solutions across six industries in 3 countries, from Silicon Valley to across the globe. Steve is a highly-coveted expert for news stations and publications as a regular contributor to Forbes and guest on CNBC and Bloomberg West. He has also spoken at conferences at the Harvard Business Review Summit, Stanford University, Google, The Ivey School of Business in Shanghai, and the University of Sydney, among others.Resources Mentioned:Workquake, by Steve Cadigan: https://www.amazon.com/Workquake-Embracing-Aftershocks-COVID-19-Working/dp/1645434265Development, social norms, and assignment to task, by Marcel Fafchamp: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1019457108 Get Talent, by Dr. Paul Green: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Talent-Interview-Actions-Results/dp/097714142XThe Inside Gig, by Edie Goldberg: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Gig-Boundaries-Unleashes-Organizational/dp/1928055605Connect with Steve:Steve Cadigan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/Steve Cadigan website: https://stevecadigan.com/Steve Cadigan TikTok: @stevecadigan

Today, Urmi interviews Mike Moffatt who is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute at the University of Ottawa, and Assistant Professor at the Ivey School of Business at Western University, and a leader in housing policy, industry and advocacy circles for many years.  He and his team have projected and analyzed other projections of home building needs, most recently finding that Ontario currently needs 1.5 million homes to be built over the next 10 years to meet current gaps and projected demand.  How likely is it that Ontario can meet this target? What are the biggest challenges to generating this supply? Will ever higher immigration targets keep supply goals permanently out of reach? And could Canada be becoming a new type of economy facing specific pitfalls? You can watch this interview on our Move Smartly YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/movesmartly Follow us and send us your questions and feedback via Twitter @MoveSmartly, Instagram @move.smartly, or email: editor@movesmartly.com 

"Digital has outgrown the IT Department." As a Professor at London Ontario's Ivey School of Business, Rob watches, assesses and teaches trends in technology. His extensive background in both academia and business brings together some fascinating thoughts about the evolution and impact of technology and digital in our world. More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/ & for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeasthrc.ca We would love to hear from you! Want to show your support? Subscribe and leave a review! It means a lot! Thank you Jann Danyluk, Career Resilience.

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Lauren Barker, CEO of Uresta, a bladder support solution to stop urinary leaks.After graduating from the Ivey School of Business, Lauren started her career in investment banking, where she invested in private businesses throughout North America. Lauren's career then brought her to a leading Canadian technology start-up in business operations. Lauren joined Uresta as CFO in 2020 and was subsequently promoted to CEO following the retirement of former Uresta CEO, Carol Chapman. Lauren is passionate about destigmatizing Stress Urinary Incontinence—or SUI— and empowering women to live their lives leak-free. ........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

“The vision to bring HR and Marketing together is a good one because it allows us to leverage our strengths.” Sherri Evans How do you help employees understand your brand promise - and align their performance and engagement to it? Sometimes, organizational silos can make alignment difficult. In this episode, we get a peek behind the curtains at an organization that chose to align 3 essential and typically distinct functions together: HR and EX (Employee Experience), Client Experience (CX) and Marketing. My guest is Sherri Evans who is SVP of People and Client Experience at Aviso Wealth. In her role for 2 years following a merger of 3 companies into one, Sherri and her team are working hard to ensure it is clear for everyone how employee experience is clearly connected to customer experience. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

Ken and Russell talk to Len about his global consultancy work, how he helps leaders to lead their organization through change programs and human systems design, his view that 'The future is unavoidably hybrid', his thoughts on the 'Future of management' and also touch on Len's love of the TV show 'Peaky Blinders' and his Rum tasting hobby.Len Nanjad is a Partner with MNP advising clients on Organization Design, Change Management and Transformation, and Strategic Planning and other areas of Organizational Renewal. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with leaders in companies of all sizes, from start-ups to some of Canada's largest, most sophisticated organizations. Len holds an MBA from Ivey School of Business, is an active Certified Management Consultant among several other certifications and designations, and sits on several Advisory Boards.—We hope you enjoy the podcast. Remember to subscribe via Apple podcasts or Spotify, share the link with your friends and colleagues and you can always reach out to as at the following email address info@ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com.—Ready for the next step in your difficult conversations? You can buy the book on Amazon now.I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations - Amazon | Owl's Nest Books| Shelf Life Bookshttps://www.ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com/

This week I had an amazing conversation with mindfulness expert Dr. Ellen Choi on Sharpen Your Edge Live. Ellen is a mindfulness researcher, speaker, teacher, coach, yogi, and meditator that is obsessed (in a mostly healthy way) with wellbeing, mental health, personal growth, and living with purpose. She is an organizational social psychologist who trained at the London School of Economics and completed her doctoral degree at the Ivey School of Business. In particular, she studies the efficacy of mindfulness training on performance under pressure, resilience, and errors. Ellen has taught and researched mindfulness with corporate executives, lawyers, MBA students, elementary school students, police recruits, and in health care settings. Ellen is an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in the Ted Rogers School of Management. She teaches organizational behaviour, which includes topics like decision making, team effectiveness, leadership, and motivation. On this episode Ellen walks me through a series of mindfulness exercises that you can follow along with and implement into your daily life. You can learn more about Ellen and her research at drellenchoi.com. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Jane Lu is Chair Professor and Head of Department of Management, City University of Hong Kong. She received her MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Ph.D. from the Ivey School of Business, Western University. She started her academic career at National University of Singapore where she was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. She served as James Riady Chair Professor in Asian Business and Economics and Director of the Centre for Asian Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne (2013-2017), and Parkland Chair Professor of Strategy and Director of the Centre for Emerging Market Studies at CEIBS (2017-2019), prior to joining CityU. Jane's research centers on the intersection between organization theory and strategy with a focus on international strategy and non-market strategy. Her earlier research investigates broad level issues that underlie the international strategy of a firm, as well as specific strategic questions, such as how to make a successful foreign entry into a country, or how to manage successfully in a foreign country.    Her recent research continues this line of research but with a focus on emerging market firms and their non-market strategies. Her work has appeared in Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management and Journal of International Business Studies, and other leading journals. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal of Management (2016-2018). She is currently a Senior Editor of Journal of World Business and a Consulting Editor of Journal of International Business Studies. Jane has been involved with the IB scholarly community for many years. She served on Doctoral and Junior Faculty Consortia at AIB and AOM conferences for years, AIB's Haynes Prize Award committee for three years and chaired it in the fourth year. She also served as track chair in AIB conferences (2013 and 2021). Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/jane-lu/ for the original video interview.  

In this episode of Hitting Your Stride, Dr. Mike Pownall (DVM, MBA) joins Tracey for a spirited discussion on the state of equine veterinary care in the industry and how he as co-owner of McKee-Pownall Equine Services is seeking to change things for the better. This is pretty far from where Mike thought he'd be, having grown up a city kid in Montreal with no interest in horses -- until a thoughtful gift changed his future. Tracey and Mike go through the details of what currently faces vets today: high-stress demands and compassion fatigue have led to some of the most alarmingly high rates of burnout and suicide of any profession. But to help look after those who work for McKee-Pownall and to best serve horse owners and preserve their peace of mind when it comes to healthcare decisions, Mike and his wife, Melissa, have put a focus on creating a culture of 'people first' when it comes to caring for their employees. As with a lot of Tracey's guests, Mike shares that he found his passion for horses when a friend gifted him lessons and he saw it snowball from there. And in going from a Concordia graduate with a degree in communications to a farrier to a vet who sports an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western, it's safe to say that his journey has been as varied as it has been inspiring. One of Mike's guiding principles is giving back, acknowledging that so many doors were opened for him along his path that for him to not pay it forward would be a great act of selfishness. Lots of people in the horse industry have had a mentor and someone supporting them, and he considers it an honour to return that supportive experience. And for someone whose life has become a detailed balancing act, Mike points out that you need a clear vision from the start to make your goals become reality. Part of that is showing strength in self-leadership, including both the sense of humility in your service to others and a strong emotional intelligence where you are aware of your impact on others and how that affects your personal growth. McKee-Pownall can be found online at www.mpequine.com.

Kim Shannon, CFA, Founder & Co-CIO, Sionna Investment Managers joined us for deep dive of a fireside chat on her career and perspective as a value manager, investing, inflation, the reflation trade, and why the current leg in the economic cycle is a favourable backdrop for Canadian equities.Kim reflects on her career history – her beginnings as a value manager under the wing of her early mentor at Royal and Sun Alliance, investing legend, John Di Tomasso, in the early 80s. She describes her investing journey, the application of her knowledge and her own proprietary take on value investing, and how she and her associates subsequently turned an old then $40-million AUM fund into Canada's largest equity mutual fund, which earned her the reputation as one of Canada's pre-eminent market wizards.The last ten years however have seen the hollowing out of value fund AUMs against growth and momentum, and Kim Shannon, no stranger to the challenges of competing against the market, candidly admits that it's been a tough go, maintaining her integrity and conviction through the period. Until last year, that is, when value stocks, in the context of a comeback in inflation, began to show the meaningful glimmer of reverting back to historical trend. That glimmer of a reversion to mean in investing styles emerged during last year's re-opening in the context of reflation following the COVID-19 growth shock of 2020.She points out that, "The last 12 years have been the longest period of underperformance of Value, and when Value failed to outperform following the March 2020 bear market, that really affected the psyche of investors about Value." Kim Shannon goes on to add that, "So that really affected client psyche about value because a lot of clients had held in with value because it always defended at a down market."We then discuss valuations on several the last decade's market leaders, and even with a reversion in P/E multiples, Shannon points out that even if P/Es come down to 150 times earnings, their valuations imply that it will take 150 years for those stocks to pay investors back. Most of the darlings of the 1990s run up no longer exist, such as Sun Microsystems, and companies like Cisco and Intel have failed to inspire investors."The average tenure of stocks today is 20 years," explains Shannon. That means that investors are paying up for valuations that will take, in some cases many generations to collect on for companies, that, in most cases, won't be around in 20 years. Our conversation winds through the topics of inflation, value as a reflation trade, value investing, and culminates with her bull case for Canadian stocks. There is also strong likelihood that if if there is a sustained inflation, it will be supportive of Canadian equity valuations.We discuss some of her favoured areas of opportunity and get into some of the names she likes. Her over-arching thesis is that she believes and expects that Canadian stocks are set to outperform U.S. stocks in the period ahead, and we discuss her pro-Canada investment case. Notes: Kim Shannon's reference to George Athanassakos' (Professor at Ivey School of Business - Benjamin Graham School of Value Investing) research findings from last year:What if inflation is here to stay? Think value stocks"We also examined the annual inflation rate above which the value premium became decidedly positive. This inflation rate was approximately 2.5 per cent. Once inflation started to exceed 2.5 per cent, value stocks started to outperform, while growth stocks, in general, did better when inflation was below 2.5 per cent. Between 1930 and 2020, there were 50 years when annual inflation was at or above 2.5 per cent and 40 years when it was below 2.5 per cent. The median value premium in the first period was 11.04 per cent and in the second 2.34 per cent. It's worth noting that it is primarily small-cap value stocks that drive these relationships."*****Where to find Kim Shannon, Founder & Co-CIO, Sionna Investments:Kim Shannon on LinkedinSionna Investments*****Thank you for watching – If you're enjoying Insight is Capital, please subscribe to the podcast at Apple or Google Podcasts, and please do share your thoughts and comments, and ratings.

Matthew Logue is the co-founder of the greater, a marketing strategy consultancy with the goal of achieving new heights for businesses through purpose-led strategy. 50% of the agency's net profit is invested back into meaningful causes. After graduating from the Ivey School of Business at Western, Matt spent 4 years at Maple Leaf Foods and then took a chance on a small sponsorship agency to work with sports business legend Brian Cooper. Matt was continually promoted (over 10 years) to the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of S&E Sponsorship Group. He played a significant role in quadrupling the size of the agency and had the opportunity to work with major properties like the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, CFL and more. He had an impact on global deals like the Scotiabank Arena naming rights partnership and the Sun Life jersey patch on the Raptors uniform.  Matt played a role in the sale of S&E to Dentsu Aegis Network and stepped down as President of MKTG Canada (the new agency name) in 2019. He explored different opportunities - even considered buying a restaurant - before co-founding the greater, which has a different type of agency model. Beyond work, Matt believes strongly in being on the front lines of not-for-profits. He's been a long-time volunteer with The 519, Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada and other great organizations. You can find out more about his business at thegreater.ca

Tom McCullough is Chairman and CEO of Northwood Family Office, a Toronto-based multi-family office serving the comprehensive needs of families of significant net worth. In this episode, Tom discusses how he supports families during financial and emotional transitions and reveals how he builds trust with families to disclose sensitive information. Tune in as we chat about preparing for the unexpected when it comes to family planning, the inspiration behind Tom's books, and the advice Tom would give a former version of himself.    IN THIS EPISODE:   [02:50] How Tom supports families during financial and emotional transitions. [06:20] Tom speaks about getting people to disclose sensitive information to him as an advisor.  [11:55] Ways to prepare for the unexpected when it comes to family planning.  [17:40] The inspiration behind Tom's book, The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask [22:15] The advice that Tom would give a former version of himself.    KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Advisors need to know what they are qualified and capable of dealing with. While on the other hand, they also need to know when it's time for a professional referral.  A family office should be objective; that way, it will bring clients into a zone of trust.  Be easier on yourself and others.  Practice more grace.    LINKS MENTIONED:   Website www.northwoodfamilyoffice.com   Books 'Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask' and 'Family Wealth Management: 7 Imperatives for Successful Investing in the New World Order'   The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask www.wealthofwisdombook.com/podcast/ https://oconnorpg.com/podcasts/supporting-clients-through-life-transitions-with-tom-mccullough  BIO:   Tom McCullough is Chairman and CEO of Northwood Family Office, a Toronto-based multi-family office serving the comprehensive needs of families of significant net worth. He is also the co-author of 'Wealth of Wisdom: The Top 50 Questions Wealthy Families Ask' and 'Family Wealth Management: 7 Imperatives for Successful Investing in the New World Order'.  Tom has spent over 30 years in the wealth management/ family office field, initially in senior executive roles with RBC wealth management. The combination of this background, along with his own family's need for a truly comprehensive, customized and confidential service, led him to found one of Canada's first multi-family offices, dedicated to families looking for objective advice and boutique-style service. Northwood has quickly become one of the leaders in its field and has been consistently recognized as the top independent family office in Canada by Euromoney in its global private banking survey. Tom is a frequent speaker on wealth management and family issues. He is an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management where he teaches ‘The Management of Private Wealth' in the MBA program. He is also an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Western University's Ivey School of Business. Tom is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Wealth Management and holds a certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm Institute.

Catharine Arnston is the CEO & Founder of ENERGYbits®. Her mission is to help the world be healthier naturally with mother nature's oldest and original food- algae. Catharine graduated with an MBA from Ivey School of Business and a Health Coach Certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her career spans thirty-three years during which she has been an international attaché for the Canadian and British Governments, publisher of an international magazine and the Founder of three startups. Catharine founded the algae tablet company ENERGYbits® in Boston MA after her younger sister in Canada was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine helped her sister research alkaline foods and the process led her to discover the healing properties of plant-based nutrition. This ultimately led Catharine to algae, the most nutrient dense, alkaline plant in the world with vast medicinal properties unknown outside of Asia. Catharine realized algae could have a powerful impact on the world if it was only better understood. Catharine has devoted her life to researching algae and educating consumers, athletes, wellness, spa, fitness and beauty professionals about its therapeutic, sustainable benefits. She is now considered one of the country's leading experts on algae nutrition, a sought-after speaker at wellness conferences and a frequent guest on podcasts and television. You can find out more about Catharine and ENERGYbits by going to www.energybits.com You can also find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/energybits/?hl=en You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com. 

The current pandemic has led to explosive investments in future of health technologies, primarily through venture capital channels. This is the first episode of the TechLink Wealth series discussing various thesis in the realm of venture capital and alternative investment strategies. The episode covers topics ranging from health as a foundation to a nation's wealth to differences in Eastern and Western philosophies to ways of getting involved in private sector investments. This episode's guest is Joseph Mocanu, a healthtech investor currently serving as a Managing Director of Verge HealthTech Fund and Verge Capital Management as well as a Non-Executive Director and Advisory Board Member to a variety of startups. In his work, he invests in ​​ technology-led solutions that enable prevention, health system efficiency, or definitive cures, with a particular focus on Asian markets. Joseph has a Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto, an MBA focused on health sector entrepreneurship from the Ivey School of Business at Western University, and a Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology focused degree from the University of Toronto. To note, the information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more details visit TechLink Health @ https://www.techlink.health or connect with Verge HealthTech Fund @ https://vergehc.com. This episode was hosted by Justine Reiss. If you're a healthcare practitioner or thought leader and interested in leveraging the TechLink Health platform for telehealth, e-consults, or advisory services, feel free to connect with us by visiting our site or downloading the TechLink Health app. iOS - https://apps.apple.com/app/techlink-health/id1492325493 Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=millennialtech.techlinkhealth

On this week's BrainTap Business Journal Podcast we welcome back Catharine Arnston of ENERGYbits. Catharine's journey into the fascinating world of algae began when her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist to adopt an alkaline diet to improve her healing. Catharine left her 25 year corporate career to help her sister and in the process, she discovered algae – the most alkaline, chlorophyll-rich, nutrient-dense food in the world that no one seemed to know about. And so ENERGYbits® was born. Catharine holds an MBA from Western's Ivey School of Business, BA Hons from Queen's University, Management Certificate from the Banff School of Fine Arts, is a Board Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition/SUNY and a REIKI Master. Prior to launching ENERGYbits®, Catharine spent 25 years in corporate management, launched two previous startups and was the publisher of a national interior design magazine. She has been featured on Shark Tank and has spoken about algae's benefits on over 150 podcasts and lectures. Catharine is passionate about how algae improves our beauty, health and our world effortlessly, naturally and sustainably Algae is a sustainable whole food crop endorsed by NASA and the United Nations as the most nutritionally dense food in the world. Scientific studies have shown that algae's nutrients improve immune health, brain health, energy, longevity, nutrition and beauty. Algae also replaces your need for veggies. Spirulina is an energizing and nourishing algae. Spirulina's contains high protein (3 x steak) content, high antioxidants, Omega-3, & forty vitamins & minerals. Chlorella is a health and wellness algae. Chlorella's high chlorophyll (1,000 x greens), high RNA/DNA, high fiber, forty vitamins and minerals remove toxins and help improve immune health. What You'll Learn: -What algae is and how it can improve their health & increase longevity. -The key differences between spirulina and chlorella and the health benefits of each. -How chlorella algae can help remove toxins from your body and increase immune function. -How algae can improve brain health, especially when used in conjunction with other brain healthy activities, like Braintap's technology. -How eating algae can help with your body's production of collagen and why it's much more sustainable and healthy than collagen powders. Links: www.energybits.com ENERGYbits (@energybits) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.linkedin.com/energybits Promo Code: Get 20% off with code BRAINTAP

Here are just two ideas you will come to embrace after the latest episode of 'Hitting Your Stride': failure is not an ending, and your original idea will not be your final idea. Those are just two notions that Nicole Verkindt shares with Tracey and her listeners in this episode. The Ivey School of Business graduate and one of Canada's leading entrepreneurial voices, Verkindt gives her take on such things as accepting that a horse will teach you to check your ego at the barn door, that you can't control everything no matter how much you try, and that you are going to fail but that's not the end of the journey. Comparing entrepreneurs to lions, Verkindt describes the value she found in mentorship as a young businesswoman and that some of the best stuff happens when it follows an uncomfortable conversation. She says its important to ask for help and collaborate with others, but also to see the importance of sharing ideas when trying to advance a project since nobody can do it alone. Check out Nicole's latest venture by logging on to www.guestlog.co.

"Before you accept an opportunity, make sure you're convinced it's winnable." Rob's career has spanned a variety of academic and business ventures. An American, Rob has worked in the U.S., Europe and in Canada. He is currently with London, Ontario's prestigious Ivey School of Business. Rob has been widely published in academic and professional venues, and has written 9 books. He has a number of degrees including mechanical engineering and literature. This varied background has led to an eclectic career. Rob, among his other interests, works with initiatives related to neurodiversity as a source of organizational talent. That, along with Rob's own career resilience, is what we discuss in this conversation."More on Ford Keast Human Resources can be found here: https://www.fordkeast.com/services/human-resource-consulting/& for all the podcast and YouTube information visit our website: https://www.career-resilience.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast or our YouTube video and need support in your own career resilience please do get in contact with Jann at HR@fordkeasthrc.ca We would love to hear from you! Want to show your support? Subscribe and leave a review! It means a lot! Thank you Jann Danyluk, Career Resilience. "

On today's show, we interview Eric Janssen, faculty, Ivey Business School at Western University who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the art of selling, the power of story-telling, and tips for achieving a good work-life balance. After graduating from the Ivey School of Business, Eric continued as a lecturer with the same school for three years. But in 2008, Eric decided to venture into the corporate world. As the Director of Strategy and Business Development at Mobiroo, Eric helped grow this nascent business which enables telecom operators to distribute top content. He went on to work in Wrapp and Intellitix – both technology companies in creative niches. Particularly, Eric talks at length about his work at Intellitix, and how their game-changing technology helped event organizers improve profitability and enhance the overall experience. Alongside, Eric also went on to invest in various path-breaking start-ups including a brewing company and an online education company. In 2018, Eric decided to transition back to teaching by coming back to the Ivey Business School. He shares his research-oriented teaching approach, and why he has chosen to teach sales – a grossly-neglected subject. He also talks about the importance of maintaining a good work life balance in this segment of the show.  Do not miss this one! What You Will Learn In This Show The many advantages of online education How do you figure out your ideal client avatar, and reach out to them? How do I teach resilience to my students? How to leverage the power of story-telling Why great salespeople are always good listeners and good question-askers No-mo-phobia, and how it's massively impacting our productivity level What is the one thing that can help you find success in sales? And so much more…   Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

The fact that Jennifer Jones is the President of The Toronto Library Foundation makes so much sense. Almost like it was meant to be. But the truth is that her path to this incredibly important leadership role was not direct. Rather it was a result of a series of ricochets and unique life experiences. She was raised to be an independent and confident woman and that was put to the test in high school when her parents packed up to live in India while Jennifer stayed behind to begin her adult life. Her search for clarity and meaning led her all over the world and then finally to the Ivey School of Business where she and I met. Her warmth, confidence and sense of humour made an impact on me from day 1. Yet I realize now that I didn't really know her. I am thrilled to have learned more about her in this one hour conversation than I did in two years together at grad school. I know you will enjoy learning from her story in this conversation. Send me a message - https://anchor.fm/shakeel-bharmal/message

Join me and my guest, Bill Bishop, as they talk about the BIG Idea Conversation. Bill is the owner of The BIG Idea Company, which has been around since 1987, helping over 5000 businesses launch ideas into the marketplace. Find out how you can get out of the old factory way of thinking! In this episode, you'll learn: The drive to focus more on virtual businesses in the new factory way of thinking. How most business owners tell the same story about their companies. They define their business on their product! Finding your new niche. Are there businesses that are unable to do that? Can you immediately start on that change your business needs? Learning how to adapt. Something terrible can always happen! ~ About Bill Bishop: In his teenage years, Bill Bishop was dead set against a career in marketing. His parents operated a small marketing company and to save money, they often used Bill as free labor in advertising and PR programs. At the age of six, he was cast as "The OFF Boy" in a series of commercials for the famous insect repellant. At age 14, they dressed him up in a frog outfit to promote a local retail mall, followed by a humiliating stint in a pink bunny suit. These indignities, along with many others, made Bill swear he would never pursue marketing as a career. Yet, in his early 20s, Bill was thrust back into the marketing world when he won a waiter contest by selling 1,400 lobsters. This seminal event was so inspiring and lucrative that Bill concluded he actually loved marketing and decided to start his own marketing company. Since that time, Bill and his team of coaches have helped more than 10,000 entrepreneurs in dozens of industries around the world develop and market innovative BIG Ideas. Today, Bill is the CEO of The BIG Idea Company and the creator of The BIG Idea Adventure™, an advanced coaching program that helps entrepreneurs grow their business by creating, packaging, and promoting BIG Ideas. He is also the founder of The New Economy Network, and the inventor of the popular board game Quibberish®: The Paraphrase Puzzle Game. In addition, Bill is the author of nine books including How To Sell A Lobster (now sold in 25 countries in 12 languages), The Problem With Penguins, Beyond Basketballs, Return of The Lobster, and Global Marketing For The Digital Age. He was also the author of Strategic Marketing For The Digital Age (1996), the first book published about e-commerce and Internet marketing. He recently published his new book The New Factory Thinker: Re-Wire Your Mind For Success In A Disrupted Marketplace. He also published Going To The Net, a book about using psychology and mindfulness to excel at tennis and life. Bill has delivered speeches to hundreds of organizations including The MIT Entrepreneur Program, TEC, Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), Advocis, The Knowledge Bureau, MDRT, NAIFA, NAPFA, Independent Financial Brokers, Workcomp Advisors, Pro-Seminars, BNI, The Ivey School of Business, The Schulich School of Business, and Queen's University Executive MBA Program. ~ BIG IDEA THINGS YOU CAN DO 1. Watch my BIG Idea TV Show: Upside Down & Sideways 2. Schedule a BIG Idea Chat with me 3. Take our free TRUMARK Index™ personality test 4. Learn more about New Factory Thinking 5. Visit The BIG Idea Company website ---

Stacey is and has been truly a world leader in Tennis for 30 years, I call her the “First Lady of Tennis” but she felt that this should be reserved for a player like Serena Williams. That gives you a great sense of her character, always there to serve the game first and not out to take credit for the amazing work she has done over three decades. Enjoy the deep dive into the rise of the WTA Tour under her leadership, how she learned from David Stern's playbook and hear how she is planning to host the US Open in August this year.  Very timely discussion on so many levels and excited to finally have a female voice on the Podcast.     Key Highlights How she got started in tennis, as an 8th grader in summer camp Her purpose in life, generate the funds to bring Kids into the sport and create a career path More than 50% of Female leaders have played competitive sports, so it's a great foundation for the future 15 years at Tennis Canada WTA Tour stories – billions of new revenue during her era Opening an office in China (NBA playbook), expanding across Asia and other new markets, expansion of the WTA Tour Final Price money grew by 100%  (cash is oxygen for sports), PERFORM media rights deal Players come in cycles and build on the previous generation achievements USTA – US Open will happen Aug 31 – Sept 13 (as of today) & lead up events Decision process to go ahead, where to host it (remaining in NYC), working with Governor and US government 80% of players are from around the world, major logistics to get athletes in and out of the country Risk mitigation through tests, screening and other measures – Covid is real and need to take serious Normally 850,000 fans on-site, single largest annual sporting event in the world – this time NO FANS Learning from others who have launched live events, Bundesliga, etc and creating new ideas Her final thoughts on sports in the next 30 years – need to be externally focused beyond the sport itself   About Stacey Allaster is the Chief Executive, Professional Tennis, with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). In this role, Allaster is tasked with setting the strategic vision for the USTA's pro tennis division – including oversight of the US Open, Emirates Airline US Open Series, Davis Cup, Fed Cup and more – and working closely with the USTA board of directors and the USTA pro tennis staff to ensure the continued viability of professional tennis in the United States. Allaster was born in Windsor, Ontario and started playing tennis at the age of 12. After graduating from University, she worked for the Ontario Tennis Association as membership sales co-ordinator and director of player development. She became the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Tournament Director of the Rogers Cup. In 2006, she was appointed as the President of Women's Tennis Association, a newly created role in the organization. In July 2009, Allaster was promoted to be the chairman and CEO of the WTA Tour, succeeding Larry Scott. While serving as the CEO, the WTA secured one billion dollars in diversified contracted revenues, which included the partnership with an international media group (Perform). Allaster holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario where she also received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) and has an MBA from the Ivey School of Business. 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On the first episode of The FOREcast, hosts Karen Dao and Sheryl Song sit down with Lindsay Brand, one of the most accomplished women in Toronto's real estate scene. Lindsay is currently the Chief Investment Officer at Dream Unlimited, a position she has obtained in 2018 after six years with the company. With an undergrad from the Ivey School of Business and a Masters of Science in Real Estate Development from Colombia University, Lindsay has climbed the corporate ladder at a breakneck pace.

This episode we are joined by J.D. Clarke - Executive Director for the Ivey MBA program at the University of Western Ontario. J.D earned his bachelors and MBA degrees from Queens and Western University respectively. From there he started his career at Queens University holding roles as Associate Director and Director of Operations in the Smith School of Business. Since then, he has held roles such as the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Chartered Professional Accountants organization and a variety of roles at the Ivey School of Business including Director, EMBA Program Services, Director, Executive Client Services and his current role as Executive Director of Masters Programs.In J.D.'s role as Executive Director of Master's Programs at Ivey Business School, he has advised hundreds of candidates as they explore and enroll in the MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA) and Master of Science in Management (MSc) programs. The Ivey Business School is one of Canada's leaders in business management education, and the second largest producer and distributor of business case studies in the world. Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Ivey first in Canada and one of the top global business schools in the key skills sought after by recruiters, including leadership skills, strategic thinking, collaboration and communication skills.We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about MBA myths & trends, unconventional career paths and even touched on value investing in the Ivey MBA program. Enjoy the show!Support the show