Best Boss Ever

Episode 46: Part two of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine's guests continue to share their stories and qualities of great leaders.  This recap highlights how best bosses impart knowledge, show curiosity, embrace the power of connection, inspire and motivate their teams, create a safe psychological environment and are democratic and purpose driven lea...

Episode 45: Part one of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine continues interviewing guests in various industries to hear what character traits best bosses embody.  This recap highlights stories of bosses who were empowering, truly listened, built confidence, encouraged individuality, galvanized their teams to do their best and how great leaders attract...

In Episode 44 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, VP Mobile Advice Team at Scotiabank again and asks what she's doing to be a best boss and what are some of the challenges?  Tonya discusses how she emulates her best bosses by building a foundation of trust in her employees and giving the gift of feedback that comes from a genuine place of wanting to help a person gr...

In Episode 43 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel.  Mark speaks about his best boss, who was someone he competed against and looked up to prior to working for him.  He shares how this boss made sales management look easy, pushed him out of his comfort zone and taught Mark to think strategically through a deal.  They discuss how new leaders in sale...

In Episode 42 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Michael Pilla, Founder of Pilla Creative Marketing.  Michael shares stories about his two best bosses that trusted him, supported him and gave him lots of leeway to be creative and try new things - these bosses got the best out of him and he was able to make a larger impact to the business as a result.   They discuss toxic narcissis...

In Episode 41 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Elise Steffe, Development Director at Special Gifts Theatre.  Elise currently works for a best boss in the non-profit space who embodies the 'family first' value, understands that people have a life and responsibilities, leaves time for the impossible ideas and makes her employees feel supported, connected and respected.  They discu...

In Episode 40 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Christine Andrew, Managing Director of Strategy and Digital at KPMG.  Christine talks about her best boss who instilled confidence in her to do something different, was great at seeing people as people and not just employees - especially during the pandemic.  She listened and acknowledged everyone and their input, realizing that gre...

In Episode 39 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jonathan Needham, VP, Director and Lead, ETF Distribution at TD Asset Management.  Jonathan speaks about his best boss Jason McIntyre, who has a relentless passion for the business, is an uplifting and authentic role model with a competitive but fun sports coach leadership style.  They discuss how great leaders are inspiring, spot t...

In Episode 38 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Pam Allen, soon to be CEO at MD Management.  Pam talks about her best boss that thoughtfully reflected when she brought ideas and opportunities to the table.  When she asked for what she wanted, he gave her confidence, allowed her to play big and gave her the space to build her role and her team.  They discuss how leaders need to be...

In Episode 37 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jennifer Laidlaw, Country Head at 30% Club and Exec in Residence at Toronto Metropolitan University.  Jennifer speaks about the qualities best bosses have to inspire and enable greatness, specifically their passion to uncover, align and recommit to an organization's original purpose to have the impact they were designed to have.  Th...

In Episode 36 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Atul Tiwari, CEO at Cult Wines Americas.  Atul shares his experience with his best boss who was a great mentor, found the good in anything and anyone, shared his knowledge and taught Atul about the obligation great leaders have to develop people.  They discuss the power of inclusiveness in social settings, building friendships and e...

In Episode 35 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Risa Crandall, SVP CPG Strategy & Sales at Aki Technologies.  Risa speaks about her experience working at the New York Times under her best boss Barbara Litrell, who thrived in a male dominated industry but was thoughtful, considerate and encouraged Risa to embrace her individuality and to bring in her personality, style and pas...

In Episode 34 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Rick Renaud, President & CEO of Renaud Consulting.  Rick's best boss took him under his wing, was a father figure to him and has made him a better person and leader.  This boss left a lasting impression by bringing humour and fun into the workplace, treating his employees like family and making everyone feel individually importa...

In Episode 33 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mary Shannon, Inside Sales Manager at Manulife.  Mary shares stories about her best boss who changed her career path by taking a chance on her and led her on the track to sales.  Jasmina Garbus was invested in her team's development, recognized strengths in others and motivated and empowered her team.  They talk about the importance...

In Episode 32 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews four leaders from Rangle - Cindy Diogo, Dawn Jardine, Cher Timmins and Catherine Marchand.  Each of them share stories, experiences and qualities they've seen in leaders such as radical candour, empathy, unwavering trust, authenticity, and leaders who meet you where you are.  They discuss the importance of psychological safety, bein...

In Episode 31 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jeff Barrett, Founder of Blue Mountain Wild School.  Jeff speaks about his experiences guiding expeditions in Antarctica and The Arctic, being a landscape architect, leading wilderness adventures and his deep love for wild spaces and places that influenced him to start the Blue Mountain Wild School where children are taught to be th...

In Episode 30 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephanie Wolfe, Strategic Business Leader, Financial Literacy Advocate and Strategic Advisor, Women's Segment at BMO Private Wealth.  Stephanie mentions 4 best bosses - the confidence builder, the heart centred leader, the visionary and the tweaker who all shaped who she became in her career and as a leader.  They talk about being...

In Episode 29 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Omnia Helbah, Senior Manager of Talent and Organizational Development at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.  Omnia speaks about several bosses that spoke encouragement and belief into her career by having unwavering trust in her and by giving her opportunities to take risks like presenting to a leadership team for the fir...

In Episode 28 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Bea Lozinski, VP Talent & Total Rewards at Magna.  She speaks about her best boss Jan Baan, whose motto was 'my success is our success' and was an inspiring individual that focused on giving people development opportunities.  Jan helped Bea realize that her biggest value was her ability to dream and innovate which leads to discu...

In Episode 27 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Laura Todd, Sr. Manager, Logistics & Customer Operations at Baxter International. Her best boss story begins when and after Fiona interviewed her. Laura was offered the job within three to four hours, which created a terrific first impression of confidence and decisiveness. Laura went on to really appreciate and value the divers...

In Episode 26 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Chris Gruits, Executive and Artistic Director at Penn Live Arts.  He speaks about two bosses who ignited passion and purpose through context, curiosity, and collaboration.  Additionally, he shares how these bosses effectively and consistently communicated their mission to define the future clearly.  In turn, their teams were motivat...

Episode 25: Part two of the best stories from year one of the Best Boss Ever podcast.  While Christine expected to hear about amazing traits in leaders, her guests opened up and shared their stories of vulnerability and authentic leaders that believed in their people, challenged them, found their passion and brought out the best in them.  Here's the second recap of the best stories and qualities t...

Episode 24: Part one of the best stories from the first year of the Best Boss Ever podcast.  Christine started this passion project in 2021 to find common themes in great leadership.  What she got from her guests was amazing stories of trust, caring, empowerment, support, and engagement.  Here's the first of two recaps of the best stories and traits that make a Best Boss Ever.

Episode 23:  A bonus episode where Christine is interviewed by Jenelu Payne for the Parentpreneurs Guide to Generational Wealth Summit 2021 where they discuss best practices for parentpreneurs to build good work habits especially working at home during a pandemic and best wealth practices to make more clear and conscious decisions for your business.  Christine shares her personal work-life-wisdom...

Episode 22: Christine interviews Kim Fletcher, VP Philanthropy and Partnerships at World Vision as she speaks about a best boss that was a servant leader, led from the ground up and set time in her calendar for coaching and supporting her team.  She shares stories of this leader who forever impacted her for the better, used a drip, drip approach to infuse ongoing learning and gave Kim great advice...