Firing On All Syllables

🔥🎙️ New Firing On All Syllables™ Episode Alert! In our latest episode, Rahul Bhardwaj, President & CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, joins Alexa Translations CEO, Gary Kalaci, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, trust, and personal growth. 🌟 About Rahul Bhardwaj: ‣ Renowned for his work in corporate governance and leadership development. ‣ Passionate advocate for educa...

🔥🎙️ New Firing On All Syllables™ Episode Alert! Join us as Alexa Translations CEO, Gary Kalaci, sits down with Driss Temsamani, Citibank’s Head of Digital, for an inspiring conversation about technology, leadership, and the immigrant experience. 🌍 From Morocco to Citibank, Driss shares his incredible journey—one fueled by curiosity, hard work, and resilience. Reflecting on his roots, he dives de...

🔥🎙️ New Firing On All Syllables™ Episode Alert! Step into an inspiring conversation between our CEO Gary Kalaci and the remarkable Beth Wilson, a trailblazer who transformed from aspiring dentist to powerhouse leader in accounting and law. From earning Canada's top gold medal in accounting to breaking barriers at KPMG and Dentons, Beth's journey is a masterclass in authentic leadership. She share...

🔥🎙️ New Firing On All Syllables™ Episode Alert! Dive into an insightful conversation as @Gary Kalaci sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author @Asheesh Advani. Founder of CircleLending in 2001, he pioneered the business of managing person-to-person loans between relatives and friends before it was acquired by @Richard Branson's Virgin Group in 2007. As a columnist for @Entrepreneur, he is...

🔥🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, @Gary Kalaci speaks with @Jennifer Armstrong, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the @Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Responsible for the Legal, Risk and Regulatory Affairs of the CIRO, Jennifer heads the administration of hearing panels, investment dealer, mutual fund dealer and marketplace membership matters, as w...

🔥🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci sits down with Claire Johnson, CEO of RBC Investor Services. 🎧 Dive into Claire's inspiring journey from her early days at CIBC Mellon to leading TSX Trust and now RBC Investor Services. With over 25 years in executive roles, Claire shares her unique insights on navigating leadership challenges, tackling imposter syndrome, and building...

🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci chats with Simon Fish, Corporate Director and General Counsel Emeritus at BMO Financial Group. With 30 years of global experience at BMO, Vale, and Royal Dutch Shell, Simon is a leader in corporate governance, ESG, and regulatory strategy. He's been named Canada’s General Counsel of the Year and is a Catalyst Canada Honours Champion for a...

🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Fernando Garcia, the Chief Legal and People Officer of Opta Group. Fernando Garcia has over 15 years of experience as General Counsel and has also lead the HR departments in various companies and sectors. Fernando is passionate about advancing diversity and inclusiveness within the legal profession, as well as discussing the f...

🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Walied Soliman , the Canadian chair of Norton Rose Fulbright and co-chair of the Special Situations team. Walied is widely regarded as one of Canada's leading lawyers in his field, having been involved in some of the most significant and complex M&A transactions and proxy battles in the country, advising buyers and sellers...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Mina Farinacci, the East Managing Partner in BDO’s business services and outsourcing practice. Mina Farinacci has 15 years of client-serving experience in providing assurance, accounting advisory and private client services. Her clientele operates in a variety of industries, namely financial services, manufacturing, agribusiness,...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Lynn Beauregard, the President of Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) and President/CEO of T.O Corporate Services. Lynn Beauregard’s mandate is to lead and to be the spokesperson for GPC, which provides a voice for governance professionals in Canada. Lynn Beauregard also offers a complete range of strategic and administrativ...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Luis Vázquez, the founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Diavaz Group.  Luis Vázquez is a chemical engineer who graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. He founded the company Diavaz in 1982 which evolved into a Mexican business partnership made up of several business units specializing in oil and...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Greg Bryk, a Canadian actor, producer, writer, coach, and keynote speaker known for his work in both film and television. Greg is one of Canada’s most compelling and versatile actors with starring roles in over 110 films, television shows and video games. Some of Bryk’s award-winning and more memorable roles include his work in t...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Gordon D. Giffin, partner and global vice-chair emeritus in Dentons, the world's largest law firm. With 30 years of experience in the practice of law and government service, Gordon’s practice at Denton’s continues the trend, focusing on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Ian Urbina, the founder and director of the nonprofit journalism organization, The Outlaw Ocean Project. Before founding the organization, Ian spent roughly 17 years as a staff reporter for The New York Times, during which time he received a number of esteemed journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking New...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Denis Giangi, the president of Rolls-Royce Canada. Having started his career at Rolls-Royce as a Tax Manager in 1999, eventually reaching the position of president in 2016, Denis talks about what his more than 24 years at Rolls-Royce have been like, including some of his biggest learnings along the way. He touches upon some...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Michael Casia, the president and managing director of Organon Canada. With more than 20 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, Michael shares the highs and lows of his prestigious career, and the experiences that brought him to where he is today. A major part of Michael’s role in his organization is the...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Dr. Samantha Nutt, who has more than 16 years experience of working in war zones, and who founded and serves as president of War Child Canada, an esteemed partner of Alexa Translations. Dr. Nutt talks about what inspired her to get involved with children at the frontlines of many of the world’s major crises and how she rema...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Perry Dellelce, founder and managing partner of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP. Specializing in securities, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Perry’s expertise has made him a trusted advisor to numerous entrepreneurs, executives and corporations, and gained him recognition in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Alongside his...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Laurie Lanoue, Office Managing Partner for Montreal at McKinsey & Company. Laurie has worked across many sectors, including advanced industries, medical devices, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Much of her work is focused on helping clients to implement organization-wide operational excellence programs,...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Andrée-Claude Bérubé, executive vice president and general counsel at SNC-Lavalin. With a great deal of experience with international companies, Andrée-Claude has developed a reputation for innovation and a belief that legal teams can transform themselves to follow the direction a business is going. Her focus is on innovati...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Al Varney, the President of PowerON Energy Solutions and Group Leader of the CEO Global Network. Prior to joining PowerON, Al ran an advisory practice in which he conducted strategy and coaching work for CEOs and enterprise clients. Previously Al had an esteemed career spanning 33 years at Xerox, which saw him at the helm of the...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Chad Aboud, former General Counsel and Law Firm Lawyer. Other than his legal background, Chad helps people build more inspiring and fulfilling careers through business advisory and consulting, also being a TEDx Speaker. Chad discusses his career evolutions, legal insights, public speaking development, and a deeper look into his m...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Leila Rafi, who is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2022) as a leading lawyer in the field of corporate law, as well as being known as a part of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. Aside from being a lawyer, Leila also has a background in teaching as an adjunct professor at Queen’s University. Leila discusses her...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Leo Martellotto, who is a Harvard graduate and the president of Junior Achievement Americas, a successful NGO dedicated to inspiring and preparing the youth for the future of jobs. Leo discusses his upbringing, the key moments in his career, entrepreneurial advice and debunks myths surrounding non-profit organizations. From chall...