How I Lead Change
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -How I Lead Change is a global podcast for executives who are excited about change, not afraid. They need no convincing that change is human-centred. They "get it"—that change takes planning, effort and time. Each month you'll hear eye-opening interviews from your peers, as well as smart, actionable advice to implement change smoothly in your organization.
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Synthia Kloot: Chief Operating Officer at Clark Wilson LLP
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBGet ready to hear from an amazing guest in this episode! We're thrilled to introduce Synthia Kloot, the Chief Operating Officer at Clark Wilson LLP, a Vancouver-based law firm that provides top-notch legal services to clients across various industries such as technology and real estate in British Columbia. Synthia is a true trailblazer who has brought change to many sectors including real estate, banking, distribution and logistics, financial audit and controls, and IT consulting. Her outst...
Helen Sheridan: Chief Human Resource Officer at STEMCELL
December 21, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBOur guest is Helen Sheridan, Chief Human Resource Officer at STEMCELL, the largest biotech company in Canada. Helen is renowned for creating human-centered organizational cultures that drive exceptional business results and growth. In this episode, she shares her experience of leading human-centric changes.
Graham Talbot: Managing Partner at DYNE Maritime
November 22, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBGraham Talbot is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. He has held senior leadership roles in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, including positions in Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Maersk Energy, and Maersk Oil. Prior to that, he worked for Shell in senior international finance roles. Most recently, he was the CFO of Seaspan and Atlas Corporation, overseeing the financial performance of a fleet of over 130 containerships. In this episode, Graham shares h...
Kate Parker: Vice President, People at Technical Safety BC
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBKate Parker, Vice President, People at Technical Safety BC, shares successful strategies for leading organizational change and cultivating a proactive, agile, accountable, and integrated workforce of over 400 employees. Technical Safety BC is an independent organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. In addition to issuing permits, licenses, and certificates, they work with the industry to red...
Radha Curpen: Vice Chair, Vancouver Managing Partner and National Leader, ESG Strategy and Solutions
September 16, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Radha Curpen, Vancouver Managing Partner and National Leader at Bennett Jones. Radha also co-heads the firm's Environmental Law practice, and with over 30 years of legal and advisory experience, she specializes in providing strategic counsel to clients related to the environment, First Nations, wider ESG matters, gender equity issues, and the handling, transportation, and remediation of hazardous materials. Radha has served on numerous corporate, non-profit, ...
Sobhana Jaya Madhavan: Associate Vice President, External Relations at Simon Fraser University
August 13, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAs SFU's Associate Vice-President, External Relations, Sobhana Jaya Madhavan liaises with governments and communities to help facilitate social inclusion and reconciliation initiatives at the university. Born in Malaysia and raised in India, Sobhana immigrated to Canada in 1995 and has worked in the government and non-profit sectors for over two decades. In 2015, Sobhana was nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contribut...
Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan: Associate Vice President, External Relations at Simon Fraser University
August 13, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAs SFU's Associate Vice-President, External Relations, Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan liaises with communities to help facilitate inclusion and reconciliation initiatives. Born in Malaysia and raised in India, Sobhana immigrated to Canada in 1995 and has worked in the government, private and non-profit sectors for over two decades. In 2015, Sobhana was nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their ...
Bryan Cox: President and CEO at Canadian LNG Alliance
July 19, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBBryan Cox is the leading voice and advocate for the LNG industry in Canada. Bryan leads a team actively working with governments, business leaders, Indigenous leaders, communities, and the broader public to realize the opportunity to build a world-leading LNG industry for the benefit of all Canadians. Bryan says, 'I think the pandemic has really driven a lot of people into their corners. And what I think we need to do and where change leaders really need to operate right now is in providin...
Kathy MacNeil: President and CEO at Island Health
December 13, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBLeading an organization of more than 25,000 medical and non-medical staff, Kathy MacNeil at the helm of Island Health shares her perspectives on leading change. Kathy says, 'that change happens through relationships and so sometimes it takes more time than we may believe it needs to take as it takes that time to build trust.' Kathy talks about the power of recognition, building relationships and trust to win the hearts and minds of people.
Gillian Siddall: President and Vice-Chancellor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, we are honoured to have Dr. Siddall as our guest. Dr. Siddall discusses: How one of the leading art universities in Canada used creativity to transform the university during the pandemic. The university's role in recognizing and addressing systemic racism, social injustice and other social inequities. How to lead change collaboratively in higher education.
Tamara Vrooman: President and CEO at Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR)
June 01, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR). We know the challenges that the aviation industry has experienced globally and the critical role that airports play in maintaining the supply chains. Tamara took on the challenge of leading YVR just as the pandemic was starting. Tamara shares with us her experiences and story of leading people at YVR through unprecedented changes brought on by the pandemic and climate cha...
Shelley Vandenberg: President and CEO at Saskatchewan Blue Cross
March 11, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs Saskatchewan Blue Cross celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Shelley shares with us how she is leading technological change to take member experience to the next level using empathy, purpose, listening to understand and engaging people.
Naheed Nenshi: Mayor of the City of Calgary
November 24, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Mayor Nenshi shares how he led Calgary as a mayor over the last ten years. You'll hear about the steps Calgary is taking to improve its resilience—be it economic, environmental, social or otherwise. Mayor Nenshi shares his strategies for helping people (both city staff citizens) adapt to change and what's different about leading change in a government setting. And, you'll hear why he wears purple every single day!
Kevin Desmond: Chief Executive Officer TransLink
August 27, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition In this episode, you'll hear from Kevin Desmond, CEO at Translink—the statutory authority responsible for the regional transportation network of Metro Vancouver. You'll hear how Kevin's led through the disruption caused by #COVID19, how he galvanized his workforce and external stakeholders around a mission, and his antidote to change inertia in public sector environments.
Andrew Petter: President and Vice Chancellor at Simon Fraser University
May 20, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition In this special series of the podcast, our guest is Andrew Petter, President and Vice-Chancellor at Simon Fraser University—a university that ranks number one globally for its impact on sustainable cities and communities. Andrew shares how COVID-19 has impacted SFU, how their commitment to their social purpose continues to hold true, and how they use sensemaking (vs command-and-control) to build awareness and understanding of change across the u...
Larry Rodo: President and CEO at 4Refuel
May 15, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition Continuing with our special series of the podcast, our next guest is Larry Rodo, President and CEO at 4Refuel. The 25-year-old company is no stranger to crisis, having been through the blackouts in Ontario, the wildfires in Fort McMurray and Hurricane Irma in the US. Larry shares how 4Refuel has been impacted by COVID-19, how their contactless service played a particular advantage, and how they remove their employee's anxiety by keeping them info...
Larry Rodo: President and CEO at 4Refuel
May 15, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition Continuing with our special series of the podcast, our next guest is Larry Rodo, President and CEO at 4Refuel. The 25-year-old company is no stranger to crisis, having been through the blackouts in Ontario, the wildfires in Fort McMurray and Hurricane Irma in the US. Larry shares how 4Refuel has been impacted by COVID-19, how their contactless service played a particular advantage, and how they remove their employee's anxiety by keeping them info...
Roger Dall'Antonia - President and CEO at FortisBC
May 12, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition Roger shares how FortisBC has been impacted as a critical infrastructure service provider, how purpose and pride have played a role in their success, and how they accelerate decision-making by leading with their values.
Santa Ono: President and Vice-Chancellor University of British Columbia
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition. Santa shares how UBC has been impacted by COVID-19, how they quickly transitioned to online learning, and how they look after the health and wellbeing of their faculty, staff and students. One of the most unique ways they're staying connected with their music students is virtual concerts called #SongsofComfort—so inspiring!
Ryan Donovan: Chief Technology Officer at Hootsuite
May 05, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBHow I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special Edition. The first guest of this special series is Ryan Donovan, Chief Technology Officer at Hootsuite. Ryan will share how Hootsuite's global business has been impacted by COVID-19, how they bridge the digital divide in their workforce, and how they help brighten up their online meetings. (hint: it involves farm animals!) 🐐
Kelly-Ann Cordner: VP, Human Resources & CHRO SMS Equipment Inc
April 28, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBKelly-Ann shares change leadership insights from SMS Equipment - a heavy equipment dealer and one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world with a network of business centres across Canada and Alaska.
Marni Johnson: SVP Human Resources & Corporate Affairs BlueShore Financial
March 06, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBMarni shares valuable lessons from leading change at BlueShore Financial. This financial institution offers a wide range of banking, borrowing, wealth management, insurance and business solutions based out of North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sarah Jasper: Chief People Officer Coast Capital Savings
February 10, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSarah talks about how she leads the people-side of change at Coast Capital Savings. Coast Capital is the largest credit union in Canada by membership, the first from B.C. to be approved to operate as a federal credit union, and only the second in Canada.
Introduction
February 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBHow I Lead Change is a global podcast for executives who are excited about change, not afraid. They need no convincing that change is human-centered. They "get it"—that change takes planning, effort and time. Each month you'll hear eye-opening interviews from your peers, as well as smart, actionable advice to implement change smoothly in your organization.