Chris Taylor is the CEO of Actionable.co , which is at the leading edge of learning sustainment and impact measurement for progressive organizations. Described once by a client as “a curious blend of Boomer and Gen-Y”, Chris is often called upon to act as a bridge and translator between generations at work, our new state of constant change and the impact technology has on team dynamics. He brings a self-deprecating sense of humour and grounded-ness to his keynotes and workshops, ensuring attende...
Nov 06, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Louise is the CEO of Erickson Coaching International. Established in 1980, Erickson has trained over 55,000+ professional coaches and worked with leaders in 125+ countries. Louise has a 25-year career spanning across multiple industries including consulting, education, non-profit, financial services and coaching. She has a Master’s Degree in Business (summa cum laude and top student) and completed her published thesis on the topic of Work-Life Integration. She is a qualified teacher, counselor/c...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We’re pleased to have connected with David Poirier, CEO, The Poirier Group. David is an accomplished leader having progressed in his earlier career from retail clerk (while in University), to Executive and C-Suite roles in major National Grocery and Retail organizations, as well as an International Health and Life Sciences corporation. The Poirier Group is a boutique management consulting firm operating throughout North America. They focus on executing your strategy, optimizing your processes, i...
Oct 02, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Cameron Herold is the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders Course, not to mention the author of six books, including "Vivid Vision" and "The Second In Command." As the former COO of 1-800-Got-Junk?, he took the company from $2 million to a staggering $106 million in revenue, and from 14 to 3,100 employees, all in just six years. Cameron is no stranger to the global stage. He's a top-rated international speaker who's been paid to share his wisdom in 26 countries and on all 7...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Sara Daw, the Group CEO of The CFO Centre. With over 19 years at The CFO Centre, Sara has spearheaded the growth of her organizations, revolutionizing the landscape of C-suite services across 17 countries. A graduate in Chemistry from Oxford University, Sara's journey from Chartered Accountant at Deloitte to earning an MBA from The London Business School, and most recently, a Specialized Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change jointly run by Oxfo...
Sep 04, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Will Bachman's mission is to help independent professionals thrive. He's the Founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, a global community of more than 4,000 independent management consultants. He's the host of Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional, a podcast with over 530 episodes. A former nuclear-trained submarine officer, Will is a graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Business School. Umbrex is the fastest way to find the right independent management consultant for a proj...
Aug 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Michael Zipursky is the co-founder and CEO of Consulting Success® where they specialize in helping entrepreneurial consultants grow profitable, scalable and strategic consulting businesses. He has advised organizations like Financial Times, Dow Jones, RBC, and helped Panasonic launch new products into global markets, but more importantly, he’s helped over 1000 consultants from around the world in over 75 industries add 6 and 7 figures to their annual revenues. Over 50,000 consultants read his we...
Jul 31, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Growing up in Saskatchewan driving go-karts and dreaming of becoming an NHL hockey player, listen in as we speak with Kim G C Moody, founder and former CEO of Moodys Tax/Moodys Private Client. From building the firm from scratch to transitioning into a part-time consulting role, Kim is deeply involved in passion projects like MacKay CEO activities and public policy. Kim recently joined as the Alberta Regional Director for MacKay CEO Forums growing chairs and members in Alberta. Kim has been marr...
Jul 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Listen in to an exciting chat with Rocky Ozaki. Rocky is the Founder & CEO of the NoW of Work, a business transformation firm whose primary focus is helping leaders build future-proofed, resilient teams that are anchored on cultures of innovation and agility. Rocky and Nancy discuss the future of work, AI, family, and surrounding yourself with game-changers. In this podcast, Rocky discusses digital transformation and how organizations must future-proof their teams. Rocky also discusses his u...
Jul 03, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Hear from one of Canada’s leaders in in-person and virtual health programs. Mike Kessel is the President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada. In this role, he is responsible for the growth of the Canadian facilities, strategic partnerships and enterprise value creation. Cleveland Clinic Canada is the Canadian location of the Cleveland Clinic, a global non-profit academic centre that has been delivering exceptional patient care since 1921. Under Mike’s leadership, the clinic remains dedicated to p...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Hear an inspiring episode from Diamond Fernandes. Diamond is an advocate for CEOs and Leaders needing to take care of their health. A seasoned expert in cardiac health since 1999, and author of his book "Beating Heart Disease”, Diamond is the Founder of the Heart Fit Clinic in 2007 with clinics spanning Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and soon Eastern Canada. Heart Fit Clinic is the leader in cardiac rehabilitation and heart attack and stroke prevention. They offer private heart assessments, treat...
Jun 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Listen in as Cathy Mackay takes us through her extraordinary journey from a small town in British Columbia to her current role as CEO of Environmental Dynamics Inc. With a rich background in biology and agrology, Cathy's inspiring path to becoming a CEO was informed by her ability to embrace new challenges, think creatively, and stay focused with a clear vision. At EDI, Cathy has been a driving force behind the company's significant growth and innovation, leveraging her expertise as an RPBio and...
May 22, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Rob Miller is an accomplished businessman, and a recognized leader in Indigenous, natural resource, energy, and corporate law. Rob is the CEO and Co-Founder of Miller Titerle & Company and the Owner and Chair of Briteweb. Rob consistently seeks to be the best version of himself every day. Rob truly believes that the only competition that you have is the competition that you were yesterday. Rob learns from others who have been through similar situations professionally and outside of work. Hea...
May 08, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Eric Sugar is the President of ProServeIT since its inception in 2002, and personally has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As a modern IT specialist and trusted technology advisor, ProServeIT helps organizations in various industries unlock their digital future and turn technology into a true business enabler. Eric’s people-centric approach is reflected in ProServeIT's core values: People Matter, Be Like Gumby, and Do It Right. Passionate about the positive impact of technology, E...
Apr 24, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Murray Neilson, Business Development at Nicola Wealth Management as he delves into the crucial aspects of financial discipline and strategic wealth planning for CEOs. Despite not having financial role models early in life, Murray's journey led him to profound insights and discipline thanks to the innovative approaches at Nicola Wealth. He shares his transformative experience and the pivotal role of surrounding oneself with game-changers in the financial arena. In his day-to-day life, Murray...
Apr 10, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hear the inspiring story from Josh Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Impro.AI. Josh was born and raised in BC, and from his childhood had to overcome obstacles to get to where he is today. His story is something that will inspire you. What inspires Josh today is to see others succeed personally and professionally. His company, Impro.AI, is a high-tech company that enables corporations and their employees to accelerate their growth through AI-powered workforce insights and performance mentoring. Josh ...
Mar 27, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
A true pioneer in the world of business and leadership, we had the utmost pleasure of speaking with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC. Breaking barriers at every turn, Isabelle made history by becoming the first woman to hold major roles in each stage of her illustrious career. In August 2021, she became President and CEO of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), which is Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs. Isabelle wants to make a difference in the world. Isabelle shares her insights on...
Mar 13, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hear an inspiring discussion with Sachin Louis, a seasoned Go-To-Market Leader and SVP at WNS. A global leading Business Process Management (BPM) company, WNS has over 600 clients across various industries. As of December 31, 2023, WNS had over 60,000 professionals across 66 delivery centre’s worldwide. Sachin is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional results and maximizing revenue potential. With over 15 years in the BPM sector, Sachin excels in cultivating client relationships, strateg...
Feb 28, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Learn to become a big believer in forgiveness, letting things go, and tending to our own consciousness, and energy. Be the best version of yourself every day. An experienced businesswoman, Natalie Michael is the Co-founder of Waterfront Partners and the CEO of the Next Chapter Program. Natalie coaches CEOs who are moving up, into, and out of the CEO role; and partners with CEOs who are building their top team and preparing their leadership pipeline as a primary goal. Natalie has been a MacKay Ce...
Feb 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hear about Diana Swain's remarkable 37-year journalism career, including 33 years at CBC News, where she left as one of its top investigative journalists and senior editorial leaders. Diana made history as the first woman in Canada to win the national award for Best News Anchor, which she went on to win three times, and covered three Olympic games—Beijing, Sochi, and Pyeongchang. Now, Diana embarks on a new chapter as the Founder and Principal of 'Diana Swain Strategies,' a bespoke communication...
Feb 01, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Listen in to Laura Vaughan’s journey chasing a life full of Joy. Laura Vaughan has a large role at MacKay CEO Forums as a Forum Chair leading multiple CEO and executive peer groups, as well as taking on the Regional Director role in the province of Ontario. Laura led Atlas Block, a $40 million manufacturing business specializing in concrete products, for 8 years, navigating challenges during the 2008 economic crisis. Currently, Laura is the CEO of carrythe3 inc., focusing on creating abundant wo...
Jan 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Cathy Thorpe is the President & CEO of Nurse Next Door, and author of Bold Kindness. Cathy inspires leaders to radically change their people practices and organizational culture by leading with kindness. Her company, Nurse Next Door, has revolutionized caregiving and they have gone beyond home care. Nurse Next Door believes that seniors should have a choice in everything they do. Nurse Next Door matches you or your loved one with the perfect caregiver, with care tailored to fit individual ne...
Jan 03, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Robert Pratt has been in the hotel industry for over 47 years leading 5 different hotel companies. Robert has been responsible for 450 hotels during his career. Robert is motivated to give back to see others achieve their goals and to believe in themselves. Hear what inspires Robert in the next stage of his career in seeing others grow personally and with their careers, and his thoughts on the state of the hotel industry. TODAY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: 'Loving What Is' by Byron Katie. Join a MacKa...
Dec 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Derek is a seasoned pension leader with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Derek is the CEO of one of Canada’s most sustainable pension plans, CAAT Pension Plans. What inspires Derek is doing good for others. There is an energy in seeing others grow personally and professionally whether it is someone inside or outside of Derek’s organization. Hear Derek share his thoughts on Retirement, Pensions, Time Mastery, and his effort to learn more about himself every day. TODAY'S BOOK RECO...
Dec 06, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Kevin Brady is the President & Founder, Advica Health, and Director of Corporate Health, NFP Canada Corp. Kevin is a talented author, and in his latest book, ‘It's Never Too Late to Be Healthy: Reaching Peak Health in Middle Age’, Kevin explains how you can avoid illness and reverse aging. Kevin has big goals—helping one million Canadians access better health outcomes. He's also received impressive accolades, including Citizen of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, and the Queens Jubilee M...
Nov 22, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
John Anderson, the Chairman, CEO, and Managing Partner of The Oppenheimer Group for over 48 years. Starting in 1975 as a warehouse worker, he has climbed the corporate ladder within Oppy. Oppy, which has thrived for more than 165 years, is a prominent name in the industry. In addition to his role at Oppy, John serves as the Chairman and CEO of Anderson Air, the oldest aircraft management and charter company in Vancouver, now celebrating 41 years in operation. One of John’s biggest pieces of advi...
Nov 08, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
An experienced CEO who started numerous public and private companies in different industries, Dave Dinesen is an experienced and impactful Canadian businessman. Dave is energized by seeing companies grow and make a difference in the world. Dave brought his expertise to MacKay CEO Forums with a vision for all CEOs and Executives to experience the same peer learning benefits that he experienced that helped him grow personally and professionally. Listen to Dave as he shares insight from his early c...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As President & CEO of Spectrum Health Care, Sandra is relentless in her pursuit of the company’s vision – a world where people, especially our seniors have the choice and confidence to be cared for at home. She is an advocate for integrated care solutions that give patients control over where they get better and how they age. A visionary leader, Sandra drives innovative solutions to the challenges facing the home care sector today. Learn from Sandra that you have to think bigger! Don't be co...
Oct 11, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
While being a busy father and the CEO of Waterstone Human Capital, Marty Parker continues to learn and to grow his business to new heights. In 2004, Marty founded the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Awards, an annual program that recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. In 2014, the program expanded to include the Canada’s Most Admired CEO TM Awards; and in 2023, the Canada’s Most...
Sep 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
From professional athlete on the basketball court to the boardroom, Jodi Evans, Vice Chair for Deloitte Canada shares her inspiring journey and how she found success in consulting. Evans has been with Deloitte for over 20 years and is guided by Deloitte’s mission statement that we should all be “Making an impact that matters." Listen in to hear what advice Jodi would give to young professionals and the value of surrounding yourself with game changers. 2023 MACKAY EDGE SUMMIT: If you want to meet...
Sep 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
