Best BDO Canada Podcasts (2026)

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Closing entries: 2025 in review and takeaways for the year ahead 37:48

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28d ago37:48

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As we close out 2025 at Accounting for the Future, this final episode brings together the standout insights around how Canadian businesses are navigating uncertainty. Host Anne-Marie Henson highlights the key conversations that stood out and insights that will continue to shape business strategy well into the year ahead. Some of the topics we revis…

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Episode 7: Unlocking value: How AI is reshaping private equity 20:19

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Canadian private equity (PE) firms are constantly seeking innovative ways to create value, and early adopters are already seeing the impact of AI as it introduces new value drivers across the industry. In this episode, we examine how AI is transforming PE operations—from optimizing internal workflows to accelerating growth across portfolio companie…

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Leveraging audit data analytics for strategic insight 28:18

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How can audit teams turn data into a strategic asset? This episode of Accounting for the Future explores the real-world impact of data analytics on the audit profession. Host Anne-Marie Henson welcomes Dominic Chow, Head of Operations, Technology Risk Assurance at BDO Canada, for a candid discussion on how analytics is reshaping audits. They explor…

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Episode 6: AI in manufacturing: Trends, use cases, and what's ahead 17:46

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Discover how Canadian manufacturers are navigating economic pressures and harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in this episode of BDO Digital Digest. The discussion covers the impact of tariffs and digital transformation on the manufacturing industry, with insights into productivity, cybersecurity, and digital strateg…

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Cybersecurity risk management as a strategic business priority 36:43

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In this milestone 50th episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson and Rob Philpotts, a Partner in BDO's Cybersecurity practice, explore how cyber threats have evolved into a strategic business priority for organizations of all sizes and offer actionable advice for CFOs and finance leaders. They also cover the impact of geopolitica…

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Protecting business value: Strategies for sustainability and resilience 35:52

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As climate volatility and new regulatory pressures escalate, business leaders are increasingly framing complex strategic decisions through the lens of sustainability and resilience. In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, National Industry Leader, sits down with Simon Hutton, National Sustainability Leader, to…

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Rethinking the ROI of organizational learning 40:13

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Learning and development (L&D)—is it just a cost centre, or is it a performance lever, retention strategy, and competitive advantage for your organization? Join host Anne-Marie Henson on Accounting for the Future as she explores the value of L&D with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning and Development Officer at BDO Canada. They unpack the evolving d…

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Episode 5: Human-machine collaboration and the future of work 18:55

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In this episode of BDO Digital Digest, we unpack how BDO is embedding AI and innovation into the fabric of our operations through the new FutureCraft Program—a bold initiative designed to equip professionals with the tools, confidence, and community to turn ideas into meaningful outcomes. Join us as we explore what it means to thrive in the exponen…

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Breaking barriers: What CFOs need to know about Canada's interprovincial trade landscape 33:03

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What do interprovincial trade barriers mean for Canadian businesses and what's changing? In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson sits down with Jonathan (Jono) Kalles, Vice President of McMillan Vantage and former advisor to the Prime Minister, to unpack the implications of Bill C-5 and how the interprovincial trade lan…

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Working with your board 40:03

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How can you communicate effectively with your board and turn them into one of your most valuable strategic assets? In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Anthony Marinelli, Board Chair and Partner, Assurance-East Leader at BDO Canada, and Janet Boyle, Independent Board Member at BDO Canada and Senior Vice …

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Episode 4: Agentic AI & the Rise of Frontier Firms 16:13

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In the latest episode of BDO Digital Digest, we speak with Jason Cigan, Partner, Technology Consulting, about how businesses are moving beyond experimentation and starting to rebuild their processes with AI. We talk about the new term 'frontier firm' coined by Microsoft's Work Trend Index Annual Report, and how these companies are using agentic AI …

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Going private: Why companies are exiting capital markets and who's buying them 27:56

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In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Sunil Sharma, National Leader of Transaction Services and Private Equity at BDO Canada , to unpack what's fueling the rise in companies going private. They discuss how current market conditions, including interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and undervalued asset…

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Episode 3: Canada's productivity paradox 18:29

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Is Canada falling behind when it comes to productivity? In this episode of BDO Digital Digest, we explore the 'productivity paradox' and Canada's struggle to keep pace with other G7 nations despite its wealth of natural resources, skilled talent, access to technology and research and development. Drawing from insights in our report Canada's product…

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Unlocking value in the finance function 39:32

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In today's evolving market, finance leaders are moving beyond traditional back-office functions to become strategic leaders and value creators. Anne-Marie sits down with Jesus Ballesteros and Charlotte Zhen of BDO's value creation team, to explore how the modern CFO is transforming into a chief value creation officer—aligning finance, operations, a…

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Scaling AI in the manufacturing industry 30:00

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Host Anne-Marie Henson sits down with Paul Dostaler, BDO's Partner and National Manufacturing and Distribution Leader, to unpack how manufacturers can move beyond pilots and start scaling AI effectively. They explore the current pace of AI adoption in Canada, the roadblocks many businesses face, and what's needed to realize long-term ROI. The episo…

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Episode 2: The future of cybersecurity 16:20

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AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity—both as a defence tool and a growing threat. This episode of BDO Digital Digest explores how AI is enabling more sophisticated cyber threats—from deepfakes to advanced phishing scams—and why organizations must adopt a proactive cybersecurity strategy focused on data classification and risk management. Follow the …

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The evolving impact of women in leadership roles 32:13

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Host Anne-Marie Henson welcomes two of WXN's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada: Shilpa Mishra, Managing Director and National Leader of Capital Advisory at BDO, and Alyssa Barry, co-founder of irlabs and President at Alliance Advisors. They discuss navigating male-dominated industries, the power of authenticity and allyship, and how economic un…

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Navigating political uncertainty: Cash flow forecasting and scenario planning for Canadian businesses 33:28

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In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson, Eastern Canada Markets Leader, sits down with Daniel Ma, Partner, Valuations & Modeling, to discuss the challenges of navigating political uncertainty following recent tariff announcements by the Trump administration. They explore the potential impact on Canadian businesses and s…

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The importance of standard setting - Part 2 26:54

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In part two of this two-part mini-series, host Anne-Marie Henson welcomes back Armand Capisciolto, Chair of Canada's Accounting Standards Board, BDO alumnus, and former host of the Accounting for the Future podcast. In this episode, they delve into the significant changes that have occurred among different standards, the importance of optionality i…

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Episode 1: Embracing digital transformation 16:15

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In this episode of BDO Digital Digest, we delve into how AI's influence reaches beyond business, transforming into a cultural phenomenon. Discover why it's essential for organizations to embrace and experiment with AI innovation to achieve real ROI and remain competitive in today's rapidly evolving digital world. The earlier you adapt, the better e…

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The importance of standard setting - Part 1 20:04

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Host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Armand Capisciolto, chair of Canada's Accounting Standards Board, BDO alumni, and former host of the Accounting for the Future podcast. They discuss the importance of accounting standards, the process of setting them, and Canada's influence on international standards. The episode also highlights how standards imp…

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Cybersecurity on the rise 23:57

1y ago23:57

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In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson explores the growing realm of cybersecurity threats with guest Sacha Blasiak-Priestley, BDO's National Leader of Cloud Security. They discuss some of the biggest cybersecurity breaches this year, including Christies, London Drugs, and AT&T. The conversation uncovers the lasting operational and reputational im…

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Enhancing productivity: Data-driven solutions for audits 28:08

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Learn how technology, particularly AI and data-driven solutions, is revolutionizing the audit profession, leading to enhanced productivity. Host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Paul Vetrone, Innovation and Change Director at BDO Canada, and Youssef Hounat, VP of Product at DataSnipper. Together they discuss the integration of innovative technologies…

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What should business leaders expect from their auditors? LIVE in Oakville 28:43

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Auditors can provide value beyond the numbers through practical solutions and advice on governance and regulatory changes. In a special live episode, guest host Mary Mathews is joined by Anthony Marinelli, Assurance-East Leader and Chair of BDO Canada's Board, in a discussion on how the role and expectations of auditors have evolved and how busines…

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AI governance: Navigating innovation in the boardroom 28:43

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AI holds immense transformative potential for revenue optimization. Yet, governance, ethical considerations, and continuous monitoring cannot be undermined for responsible and effective AI implementation. Guest Achille Ettorre, Advisory Board Member at Queen's University, TedX presenter, and Faculty Member and Executive Consultant at the Internatio…

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Strengthening your foundations: Internal controls for public companies 27:14

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Having robust internal controls is necessary for accurate financial reporting. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Michael Crolla, Partner and National Capital Markets & Public Company Services Leader, and John Asher, Partner and Risk Advisory Services Leader in Western Canada. Drawing from their experience, they discuss the curren…

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Ricardo Media with Ricardo Larrivée 1:02:16

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In this season finale, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar have the pleasure of welcoming Ricardo Larrivée, Chef and Co-Founder of Ricardo Media. He tells them about entering every Quebecer’s kitchen, building a multi-media empire and passing the baton to a new generation. They are also joined by Arielle Blais, Digital Marketing Specialist at BDO Canada …

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Surmesur with Francois Theriault 57:30

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In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Francois Theriault Co-Founder of custom-tailored men’s clothing boutique Surmesur. Francois talks about entrepreneurial agility, international expansion and how they landed a contract to dress up all NHL coaches. They are also joined by Youssef Boutros, Partner at BDO Canada to discuss manufact…

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Explorance with Samer Saab 55:18

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In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Samer Saab, Founder and CEO of insights solutions company Explorance. He tells them about listening to your employees to drive higher impact and performance. They are also joined by Mia Barouki, Senior Specialist, People Experience Advisory at BDO Canada to discuss AI in the workplace.…

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Navigating the Complexities of Fraud Prevention 27:08

2y ago27:08

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Navigating the complexities of fraud prevention and detection in your organization is critical. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Alan Mak, Partner and National Leader of BDO's Forensic Disputes & Investigations, and Mary Mathews, Partner in BDO's Accounting Advisory Group. Drawing from their expertise, they delve into the pervas…

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What Being A CPO Looks Like At A Small Company with the CPO of Aperian 18:57

2y ago18:57

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The CPO of Aperian, Addie Johnsen talks about what it's like to be CPO at a 65-employee organization. We discuss: how she uses the smaller company size to personally coach every leader. how she indexes company values team by team her book recommendations for HR professionals Enjoy! ☕️ 🎧By Kevin Kruse

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Bill S-211 – Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains 30:40

2y ago30:40

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How can Canadian companies prepare to comply to Bill S-211? In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Pierre Taillefer, Partner and National Sustainability and ESG Leader at BDO Canada, in a discussion on the evolving landscape of ESG reporting and compliance. He sheds light on regulatory requirements in Canada, specifically, Bill S-211,…

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RANT: My Problem with the Kirkpatrick Model 7:51

2y ago7:51

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I break down my problem with the Kirkpatrick model and what you should do about it!By Kevin Kruse

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L&D’s Transformation From Order Taker To Trusted Learning Advisor with the CLO of BDO Canada 19:49

2y ago19:49

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If L&D wants to evolve from "order-taking" into a strategic entity, a significant mindset and behavior shift is required. In comes Dr. Keith Keating, author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and CLO at BDO Canada. He covers: 1. The most common stumbling block L&D professionals run into as they adopt a strategic mindset. 2. How to leap over this stumb…

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How Consensus Cloud Solutions Scales And Sustains A Thriving Hybrid Culture, with CPO Lynn Johnson 30:00

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In this interview, CPO of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Lynn Johnson, explains how she scales and sustains company culture to 600 hybrid and remote employees. A few highlights include: 1. How she sustains culture with "an iron fist but a velvet glove." 2. How despite being a 600-employee company, she scales executive coaching to all of her first-line …

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The Secret To Great Leadership? Develop Your Aspiring Leaders with The Aerospace Corp's CPO 46:47

2y ago46:47

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In this episode, we sit down with Heather Laychak, the CPO at The Aerospace Corporation. She covers everything from her best-in-class approach to aspiring leadership programs to an industry-shifting diversity initiative and her top three book recommendations. Key topics include: The Aspirational Manager Program: How and why Heather and her team tak…

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AI in the Finance Function 30:13

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From enhancing audits to streamlining processes and predicting financial outcomes, AI is here to empower the finance function. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by David McKellar, a Partner and key leader in BDO's Innovation & Change team and Senior Leadership Team, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accoun…

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RANT: Why Bot Coaches Don't Work (And What Works Better) 5:19

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Five years ago, I wrote a check for $1 million to launch an AI-powered coach using IBM Watson. We then created the world’s first executive coach bot (long before Chat GPT). And it DID NOT work. Here’s why: Even though the leaders liked the tool… The BUYERS—CPOs, CHROs, CLOs—DID NOT. The issue was this: Occasionally the bot would make a mistake. And…

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A Scrappy And Highly Practical Approach To Develop Frontline Leaders with Collective Health's CPO 34:05

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Abbie Buck, CPO of Collective Health, breaks down her scrappy approach to leadership dev. This one's full of creative and stealable ideas! Key Topics Covered: Her scrappy approach to develop frontline leaders: Abbie designed and delivered in-house development programs and recorded them for future use. Cultivating a customer-centric culture: The com…

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Why Leadership Development Is The Key To Scaling Culture with Symphony's CPO 35:40

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In this conversation with Courtney Panik, CPO of Symphony, we cover: How she helped Symphony scale its culture as it grew from a startup to a scale-up How Symphony's flat organizational structure and an open-door policy foster accessibility and trust. The role of people managers as "culture carriers" at Symphony. Leadership Development Tactics: Pan…

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Leading the Finance Function of the Future 29:52

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Despite the effects of the great resignation, there is still appears to be a scarcity of financial talent. In our latest episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader for Markets & Industry Canada, and Barbara Palmegiani, National Leader for CFO Services at BDO Canada, explore the challenges of hiring and retaining financial…

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How A Personalized Approach Solved For Attrition with SugarCRM's CHRO 22:39

2y ago22:39

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This episode explores the innovative way the CHRO of SugarCRM reduced employee turnover from 23% to 9% after joining the company. In addition to reducing turnover, CHRO Shana Sweeney shares: How she cultivates a unique company culture: She unveils the core values that make SugarCRM’s culture stand out, including the transformative "Yes, if" approac…

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Drive Employee Engagement By Building A Culture Of Caring with One Medical's CPO 29:21

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LEADx and Gallup research on employee experience shows that “your manager cares” is now a top five driver of employee engagement. One great example of “caring” in action is at One Medical, where “manager care” is a top-scoring item on their engagement survey year over year. To learn more, I had the chance to meet with CPO Christine Morehead. Here a…

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COMMUNITY: How to Design and Deliver Your Aspiring Leaders Program with the Sr. Mgr of Leader Dev at OLYMPUS 44:54

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This episode is a LEAKED event from our private, members-only Community of Practice for Leadership Development Professionals. We covered how to design and deliver an aspiring leaders program with the Sr. Manager of Sales Training at OLYMPUS.By Kevin Kruse

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The Case For Intertwining Company Culture And Product with NerdWallet's CPO 30:40

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An unexpected sign of a thriving company culture is when the culture and product go hand in hand. Here are a few examples: At Headspace, a mindfulness and wellness app, company culture is fostered with guided meditations, “MINDays” devoted to letting employees unplug, and peer-to-peer gratitude. At Collectors, a collectible authentication company, …

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The Case For Putting Your Mission At The Heart Of Your Strategy with Waymo's CPO 27:50

2y ago27:50

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In the HBR article, “Put Purpose at the Core of Your Strategy,” the authors describe an intensive study that they conducted to understand the strategies high-growth companies use to drive growth. The authors were surprised to discover one strategy that kept surfacing: putting purpose at the core of your company strategy. Across my thirty plus inter…

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What is Audit Quality? 23:27

2y ago23:27

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Audit quality is a key issue for the interest and governance process of both auditors and companies. In today's episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader at BDO, welcomes BDO's Head of Global Audit Quality, Nazia Lakhani for a look at the importance of quality assurance, the challenging power of CSQM1, recent changes in …

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An Authentic Culture Is The Ultimate Moat with the CPO of Dave 27:15

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"Building a real authentic culture is a moat because it's hard to replicate," said Shannon Sullivan the CPO of Dave. In this episode, Shannon shares how she built her moat at Dave. Here are a few highlights: 1. Two Ways she fosters authenticity in Dave's culture She injects all-hands meetings with 1) live interviews with customers, and 2) a highly …

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The Secret To Great Company Culture Is ‘Less But Better’ with the CPO of Headspace 21:40

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Culture isn't magic. It's the product of thoughtful effort. As Josh Bersin puts it, “To change the culture, don’t start with the culture. Start with the problem that you are trying to solve, what success looks like, and why it matters to your company.” Nowhere is this mentality more present than at Headspace, where Chief Operating Officer (COO) and…

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The Key To A Thriving Culture? Develop Your Emerging Leaders with the CPO of DocuSign 18:02

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Leadership development is the lever for a thriving culture. Gallup research indicates that 70% of engagement can be traced back to an employee’s relationship with their manager. At DocuSign, employees actively love their leaders. In fact, year after year, one of the company’s highest-scoring items on its employee engagement score is “How likely wou…