What goes into success? Join us as we talk to professional athletes and highly successful professionals to better understand what goes into peak performance.
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#onpoli, a TVO podcast, is all about Ontario politics. Join hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath for candid interviews and a deeper understanding of how politics touches our day-to-day lives. When it comes to #onpoli, we're here to give you the bigger picture.
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Totally Terrorism is a Pool Re Podcast - the UK's leading terrorism reinsurer. Each month the Pool Re threat analysis team speaks with a leading expert from the terrorism and counter-terrorism field about the threat posed by terrorism. Experts featured on the podcast include academics, policy makers, and practitioners amongst others, all with a distinct assessment or perspective of terrorism threat. The podcast will cover a range of topics including but not limited to: terrorist groups, terr ...
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The InnovaBuzz Podcast explores the minds of innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives. You’ll learn about values, strategies, tactics and mindset from some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. Join internationally recognised transformational marketing strategist, speaker and podcaster, Dr Jürgen Strauss, The World's Best Human-Centred Podcasting Coach , as he chats with awesome guests who are committed to innovation, service and modern marketing. Each episode is a conversation with i ...
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It’s more than just a sporting contest. It’s the pride of two nations, where victory couldn’t be sweeter, but defeat is the bitterest taste of all. It’s a rivalry that transcends sport and creates true heroes and villains. This is Legends of the Ashes, hosted by lifelong cricket fan and current Marylebone Cricket Club President, Stephen Fry. This podcast series will delve deep into the stories that make the England versus Australia rivalry one of the greatest there is. Relive incredible matc ...
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Join host David Sliman on ”Unfinished Business,” where sales meet personal development. Get ready to explore the latest sales strategies and expert insights to boost your professional and personal growth. Tune in and unlock your true potential in the world of sales and business.
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Eddie Trunk, the most well-known name in hard rock and metal music, brings his insight, commentary, reviews, discussion, and in-depth interviews to the podcast world! Join Eddie and his famous friends in rock and entertainment every week for a rollicking good time.
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Traditional strategy is broken. The world is complex, unpredictable, and constantly shifting—yet most strategy still relies on outdated assumptions of control, certainty, and linear plans. Strategy Meets Reality is a podcast for leaders who know that theory alone doesn’t cut it. Hosted by Mike Jones, organisational psychologist and systems thinker, this show features honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders, strategists, and practitioners who’ve had to live with the consequences of stra ...
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Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Conversations features candid conversations with leading company directors. We'll speak about their journey to the boardroom, lessons they've learned and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned director or starting your governance career, this podcast will give you valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom.
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Is it best that our food is Local and Organic or Big and Conventional? Our view is “Both, and..” We don’t come to the table with a bias, except that good farming like good food comes in all shapes and sizes. Farm to Table Talk explores issues and the growing interest in the story of how and where the food on our tables is produced, processed and marketed. The host, Rodger Wasson is a food and agriculture veteran. Although he was the first of his family to leave the grain and livestock farm a ...
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With 35 years of climbing experience and going on 14 years behind the mic, Chris Kalous brings interviews, tributes, discussion, tears, and lots of laughs from the full breadth of the climbing zeitgeist. Rock climbing, bigwall (big wall?) climbing, alpinism, ice climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing. If it’s climbing related, it’s here. In the words of Alex Honnold, “If you are a climber, you pretty much have to do the Enormocast.”
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From intimate stories about his father's songwriting contributions to Led Zeppelin to candid revelations about the O2 reunion show, Jason Bonham opens up about his musical journey. He discusses the challenges and joys of performing Physical Graffiti in its entirety, shares touching moments about documenting shows for his granddaughter, and reveals …
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Marnie Stockman, Leading the Character Revolution in the Age of AI - Innovabuzz 674
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45:07Our guest in this episode is Marnie Stockman, co-creator of the Lead It like Lasso philosophy. Following her passion for helping people become their best selves, Marnie has embarked on a new adventure to empower job seekers in the age of AI. Her mission, sparked by conversations with her own children, is to help people find truly meaningful work th…
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From Rock Bottom to CEO: Be Better, Not Bitter | Michael Kurland | Unfinished Business Podcast
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42:31What do you do when your life collapses all at once: your job, your marriage, your sense of direction? If you’re Michael Kurland, you pack your car, drive across the country, and build something better. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with the CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., to talk resilience, reinventio…
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Rethinking Innovation: Paul Frobisher on Strategy, Thinking better, and Organising for Uncertainty
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1:02:04Innovation isn’t a brainstorm. It’s a way of thinking, organising, and acting in uncertainty. In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones sits down with Paul Frobisher—engineer, strategist, and founder of Strategic Innovation—to explore how organisations often misdiagnose the innovation challenge. From solving the wrong problems to collap…
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Project Ontario, Greenbelt Code Words, and the Eglinton LRT
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46:48Project Ontario is a grassroots organization calling on the Ontario government to adopt more fiscally conservative policies. But how does their charge stand up against Premier Doug Ford's three majority governments? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what conservatives are saying. A new report from the Information and Privacy Commissione…
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Ariane Daguin is the founder of D’Artagnan and the visionary behind the new All For One One For All (AOOA) Farm in New York’s Hudson Valley.Known as the “Mother of Farm-to-Table” in America, Ariane has spent decades shaping how we source, prepare, and think about our food. She introduced organic, humanely raised meat to top chefs across the U.S. an…
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Enormocast 307- Amy Alvey and Mark Kilianski of Golden Shoals: Rock Toppers
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1:16:43On Episode 307 of the Enormocast, we are graced buy a drop-in concert and chat from Amy Alvey and Mark Kilianski of Golden Shoals. Of the pair, Amy is the climber, but together they form Golden Shoals, an old time and folk duo formed over a decade ago with origins at Berklee. Amy and Mark … Continue reading "Enormocast 307- Amy Alvey and Mark Kilia…
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In a heartfelt conversation, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell reveals his remarkable path to beating cancer through a successful bone marrow transplant. He discusses his 13-year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the emotional impact of finding a perfect donor match, and his unwavering determination to keep performing throughout treatment. Campbe…
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Dr Islam Gouda, Keeping Your Marketing Human, Unique, and Valuable in the AI World - Innovabuzz Episode 673
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51:21Our guest in this episode is the returning Dr. Islam Gouda, a global brand ambassador and marketing mentor from Egypt. Islam previously appeared on Episode 660, where we had a fantastic chat about building authentic relationships through ethical marketing, aligning brand values with customer ethos, and the critical role of human connection. This ti…
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How to Lead Without People-Pleasing and Build Real Influence | Sean Olson | Unfinished Business Podcast
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43:35If you’re leading to be liked, you’re doing it wrong. On this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Sean Olson, CEO of Renogize Professional Coaching, to uncover why real leadership starts when you stop chasing approval and start developing people with honesty and intention. Sean shares his transition from recovering peop…
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Orientation is Everything: Mark McGrath on Boyd’s OODA, Disruption, and Strategic Adaptation
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1:00:34What if the most powerful lever in strategy isn’t action—but orientation? In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Mark McGrath—Marine veteran, strategist, and expert in John Boyd’s OODA loop—to unpack how orientation drives adaptation, shapes perception, and rewires how organisations respond to disruption. Mark takes us d…
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Doug Ford and Queen's Park break for summer
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34:04The legislature has broken for the summer with MPPs set to return in October. Why such a long break? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the hiatus. The Council of the Federation is set to meet in the Muskoka region this summer amidst threats of road and rail blockades after the passage of Bill 5. And wildfire season is raging in the pro…
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Fresh Eyes to Fix Farms – John Kempf
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1:00:37What happens when an Amish farmer in the world’s 4th largest Amish community, farming with horses, recognizes that overdosing with chemical “solutions “is killing the soil? When that Amish farmer is John Kempf it leads to fresh eyes for actions that can bring soil back to life. In Europe for hundreds of years Amish farmers were known for resuscitat…
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Broadcasting from Toronto, Eddie Trunk sits down with Triumph bassist Mike Levine and legendary producer Mike Clink to explore the making of the new tribute album 'Magic Power.' They share behind-the-scenes stories about getting over 40 artists to participate, including Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, and Slash. Meanwhile, Rik Emmett and Gil Moore ch…
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Dawid Naude, Navigating AI: Bias, Human Connection, Conversation and Real-World Impact - Innova.buzz Episode 672
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49:10Our guest in this episode is Dawid Naude, the visionary founder and CEO of Pathfinder, an AI accelerator dedicated to helping businesses boost employee productivity, drive breakthrough innovation, and cultivate a sustainable AI culture. Dawid's passion lies in leveraging AI to free us from mundane tasks and enhance our uniquely human capabilities. …
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How to Create a High-Trust Culture and Unlock Business Performance | Bruce Bolger | Unfinished Business Podcast
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59:43If you think culture is just a buzzword, think again. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Bruce Bolger, President of the Enterprise Engagement Alliance, to break down how the most successful companies create real alignment between leadership and frontline employees—and why that’s the secret to sustainable growth. Bru…
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Designing Strategy: Leanne Sobel on Fusing Design Thinking with Strategic Practice
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44:25Design thinking isn’t just for product teams—it can reshape how we do strategy. In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Leanne Sobel—Director of Strategic Design at Snowmelt and author of a recent PhD on the intersection of design and strategy. Together, they explore what it means to bring design into strategic work: not just as a toolkit, but as …
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Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley - The Competent Person Scheme
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45:05Episode #021 - Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley - The Competent Person Scheme Heather Arrowsmith-Tosley is the Head of Professional Capability at the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and the national training lead responsible for the training and accreditation of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA’s) and Prepare Officers. Heather…
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Resistance to Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing its Economy Act, is heating up as it passed into law this week at Queen's Park. Will the bill lead to highway blockades and a resurgence of the Idle No More movement? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the growing dissent toward the government's attempt to fast-track infrastructure …
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There is Organic and there is beyond Organic to regenerative organic, including soil health, animal welfare and social. California Certified Organic Farmers, CCOF, advances organic agriculture for a healthy world: advocating for organic policies, supporting the growth of organic through educationand grants and providing organic certification. A non…
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In a heartfelt conversation, Taime Downe opens up about coping with the loss of his fiancée Kim and how it reinforced his commitment to sobriety. Despite tour challenges, including an early bus breakdown, he's finding strength through music and his band family. Downe also discusses Faster Pussycat's latest single 'Motorbike,' their approach to rele…
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Anna Addoms, Navigating AI: A Human-Centered and Value-Driven Blueprint - Innova.Buzz 671
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48:30Anna Addoms, Wicked Marvelous Our guest in this episode is Anna Addoms, the insightful founder of Wicked Marvelous. Anna champions making technology, especially AI, accessible and genuinely useful for small business owners, always with a focus on reducing overwhelm and fostering authentic connections. In our chat, Anna shares her practical wisdom o…
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How to Close More Deals by Serving First | Mark Hunter | Unfinished Business Podcast
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53:22If you think sales is just about closing deals, you’re already losing. Mark Hunter, better known as The Sales Hunter, joins David Sliman to drop powerful, no-fluff strategies on how top sales pros and leaders actually win by serving first, leading with value, and creating unstoppable cultures of accountability. Mark shares lessons from decades of e…
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No Silver Bullet: Reconnecting Strategy, Change, and Leadership with Steve Hearsum
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51:18What if the real barrier to change isn’t resistance—but the stories leaders tell themselves to avoid doing the work? In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Steve Hearsum—consultant, coach, and author of No Silver Bullet—to unpack the deep disconnect between strategy, leadership, and organisational change. This isn’t abou…
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The King's speech, controversy with Bill 5, and #onpoli live
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43:59For third time ever, the monarch read the Government of Canada's speech from the throne. King Charles III reiterated Canada's sovereignty and ran through a laundry list of government priorities. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the speech. The Government of Ontario is amending Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Ac…
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Food System Fights – Stuart Gillespie
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1:00:00Food is life but our food system isn’t helping. Designed in a different century for a different purpose—to mass-produce cheap calories to prevent famine—it’s now generating obesity, ill health, and premature death. We need to transform it into one that can nourish all eight billion of us and the planet we live on. That is the story learned in Food …
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Enormocast 306: Sarah Hueniken – The Aftermath
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1:38:46On Episode 206 of the Enormocast, I sit down at Banff Mountain Film with alpinist and guide, Sarah Hueniken. Sarah was an outdoor educator before she was a climber, and though she is known for ice climbing and dry tooling, she was a rock climber first. She even found Canmore, Alberta a little bleak and … Continue reading "Enormocast 306: Sarah Huen…
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After decades of friendship and collaboration, guitar legends Steve Vai and Joe Satriani reveal details about their new band SatchVai and their latest single 'I Wanna Play My Guitar.' They discuss the creative process behind the project, working with vocalist Glenn Hughes, and their upcoming European tour. The conversation also touches on their exp…
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Todd Starr, The Power of Mindset and Empathy in AI-Driven Marketing - Innova.buzz 670
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1:01:19Our guest in this episode is Todd Starr, a marketing innovator and psychology enthusiast who helps businesses differentiate themselves through powerful strategy and human connection. In his insightful chat with host Jürgen Strauss, Todd shares his journey from learning with rock stars to guiding over 3,000 creative client projects, all while explor…
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Confidence, Branding & Reinvention: Building from Ground Zero | Tara LaFon Gooch | Unfinished Business Podcast
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55:30What would you do if you gave up your corporate career, no car, no laptop, no safety net and had to start over from scratch? That’s exactly what Tara Lafon Gooch, CEO of Best Branding Solutions, did. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman uncovers how Tara went from burned-out and stuck to TEDx speaker, author, and branding powerhouse…
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Open Strategy in Practice with Julia Hautz: Turning Participation into Strategic Advantage
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48:38What if strategy wasn’t a closed-door ritual—but a way to build commitment from those who deliver it? In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Julia Hautz—Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck and co-author of Open Strategy—to explore what really happens when leaders invite participation into the…
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Should the province get tougher on drunk drivers?
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43:25A 19-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after a crash that killed three children. The incident has some wondering if the province needs to implement even tougher rules for driving under the influence. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath weigh on what's happened and what's been done. Municipalities across Ontario are installing speed …
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MAHA’s Report – Callie Eideberg & Rodger Wasson
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54:32The long-anticipated MAHA Report : “Making our children healthy again” is published. In the preamble it claims “to be a call to action, presenting the stark reality of American Children’s declining health, backed by compelling data and long-term trends.” It unpacks the potential dietary, behavioral, medical and environmental drivers behind the cris…
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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - From his KISS tribute band Kuarantine's success with 'Turn on the Night' to Fozzy's latest single, Chris Jericho opens up about balancing wrestling and music. He shares hilarious stories about early WASP interviews, the evolution of stage names, and his deep connection to 80s KISS. The conversatio…
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Dr Jeff Gross, Living Better Longer: Activating Natural Healing for Longevity - Innova.Buzz 669
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53:29Our guest in this episode, is Dr. Jeff Gross, a pioneering neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine specialist, is passionate about helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives. He shares his journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of health span over lifespan. Key points discussed include:…
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From Developer to 7-Figure Founder: Scaling Smarter, Not Harder | Karl Hughes | Unfinished Business Podcast
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58:44Most people don’t leave a stable engineering job and build a $2.5M company in two years, but Karl Hughes isn’t most people. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into the real behind-the-scenes of growing Draft.dev, building a business portfolio, and scaling without losing your mind (or your weekends). Karl shares how he went fr…
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Futures, AI, and the Illusion of Certainty: Rethinking Strategy with Matt Mullan
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43:39What if AI isn’t the answer—but a way to ask better questions? In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Matt Mullan—strategist, technologist, and co-creator of the H-Scan11 newsletter—to explore how leaders can engage with the future in a more intelligent, imaginative, and grounded way. This isn’t another hype piece about …
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Listen For Voice Of Agriculture – Rodger Wasson
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33:02Agriculture, from farms to tables, have voices to be heard. Farm To Table Talk host Rodger Wasson brings his own voice to the table with farmers, chefs, policy makers, innovators and dreamers with conversations that offer ideas and inspiration to the food system . The table turns in this conversation as Rodger is a guest on Capri Cafaro’s Eat Your …
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Ontario has delivered its budget for 2025 during an uncertain time for the Canadian economy. Steve Paikin, John Michael McGrath, and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the ins and outs of the budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO
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On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his recent conversation with Paul Rodgers who shares his journey from forming Bad Company to their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. He reveals fascinating stories about recording their debut album at a haunted mansion, working with Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and the…
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Jon Bassford, Curiosity Unleashed: Leading with Questions, Not Answers - Innova.Buzz 668
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54:47Our guest in this episode is Jon Bassford, a curiosity-driven leader, consultant, and author who helps organizations unlock innovation by asking better questions. Jon’s journey is a story of challenging the status quo, rediscovering the power of curiosity, and empowering others to do the same. In his conversation with Jürgen, Jon shares practical t…
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Turning Good Bosses into Great Leaders | Dr. Gary McGrath | Unfinished Business Podcast
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59:14Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about self-awareness, accountability, and a growth mindset. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius and creator of the LeaderStep7™ program, to unpack what it really takes to go from good boss to great leader. With a background in the military, c…
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Enormocast 305: Caro North – Magnetic
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1:26:20On Episode 305 of the Enormocast, alpinist and guide Caro North joins me in my lovely hotel room in Banff, AB during the Banff Mountain Film Festival for a heartfelt talk about her journey as an international female climber. Born in Switzerland, but raised in Germany, Caro actually found herself on top of Aconcagua in … Continue reading "Enormocast…
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Inside the AICD's Company Directors Course
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30:27This special podcast will take you inside the AICD’s flagship Company Directors Course (CDC). Whether you’re a current board member, aspiring director, or senior executive – the CDC is the gold standard in governance education. For more than 50 years, the course has helped shape more informed, capable and confident directors. In this podcast, you’l…
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