Let's Talk Thought Leadership

In this special episode, Amanda Cupido sits down with Brett Hendrie, Director of Strategic Events at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and host of the podcast Visiting Experts . In this conversation, they come together to reflect on the most memorable insights they've gathered from interviewing accomplished leaders, authors and researchers. Amanda and Brett dig into three thr...

Steve Paikin is a journalist known for covering Canadian politics and hosting TVO’s The Agenda for 19 seasons. Right now you can hear him on his weekly podcasts: #onpoli and The Paikin Podcast. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, we discuss ✔ Does being a thought leader always mean you are trying to sway public opinion? ✔ The importance of having hobbies outside of work ✔ His approac...

Sana Bég is the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières — Doctors Without Borders Canada. She has a background in journalism and international relations. On this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, Sana speaks about ✔ Knowing when to speak publicly about a cause ✔ Leaning into vulnerability as a leader ✔ Hope as a radical stance. To learn more about Sana, follow her on Linke...

Jennifer Hollett is the Executive Director at The Walrus and has had a string of notable jobs in media. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she shares tips about ✔Intentionally consuming digital content ✔The evolving media landscape ✔Using curiosity and action to fuel thought leadership. To learn more about Jennifer, you can visit her website at https://jenniferhollett.com/ Hosted on...

Jay Kiew is an innovation strategist and keynote speaker. He is also the author of Change Fluency: 9 Principles to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Innovation. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, he shares tips about ✔Managing an intense travel schedule ✔The importance of pausing to reflect on your work ✔Navigating industry award applications ✔Managing polarities in leadership. To...

Pauleanna Reid is a ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and celebrities with their speeches and books. In this episode she talks about ✔Best practices for content development ✔Tapping into the power of LinkedIn ✔Lifelong learning ✔How to find inspiration outside of work. To learn more about Pauleanna's work visit: https://pauleannareid.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jesse Wente is a writer, arts leader and advocate for Indigenous rights in the storytelling sectors and beyond. He is best known for spending 20+ years as a columnist for CBC Radio’s Metro Morning, as a film and culture critic. In this episode he speaks about ✔The intersection of innovation and storytelling ✔What it's like writing a children's book ✔Creating universes for Indigenous creators to pl...

Danielle Strickland is a celebrated voice within the Christian community and beyond. She is known for advocating for women, diversity and peace. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she talks about ✔ Dealing with misinformation and hate online ✔ Tapping into the power of experimentation ✔ Wisdom vs. knowledge ✔ The beauty of storytelling and asking questions. If you want to learn more...

Pay Chen is a radio and TV host, writer and producer —- known for her work with food, travel and lifestyle content. You might recognize her from her segments on all the Toronto morning shows or from her bylines in The Kit, Buzzfeed and Vice. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she shares tips about ✔ Navigating the gig economy ✔ Important skills for getting hired (and re-hired)...

Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a family physician, speaker and author of Feel Better . In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership she speaks about ✔ Managing a busy work/life schedule ✔ Working through mental health challenges ✔ Coining the term "joy stretching" ✔ How she got her book endorsed by Mel Robbins. To learn more about Dr. Shahana visit https://drshahana.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Dan Riskin is a scientist, science journalist, speaker, and author. He did his PhD on the biomechanics of bats and was the host of Daily Planet on Discovery Canada for eight years. Now appears on many TV and radio shows talking everything science. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, he shares tips about ✔ Making a strong speaking reel ✔ How and when to promote yourself when on s...

Alyson Schafer is an internationally acclaimed parenting expert, speaker, bestselling author and media personality. She is known for being an early adopter of sharing parenting tips on social media and has continued to share her knowledge online in innovative ways. In this episode, she shares tips about ✔ Getting media opportunities ✔ Taking risks with new technology ✔ Building a leadership profil...

Zabeen Hirji is the founder of the Purposeful Third Act movement, which she started after retiring from her role as the Chief Human Resources Officer for RBC. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, host Amanda Cupido asks Zabeen to share tips about: ✔Becoming a top voice on LinkedIn ✔Building trust with audiences ✔Creating a personal mission statement ✔What it's like to receive a l...

Rob Carrick is commonly referred to as “Canada’s #1” or “Canada’ s favourite” personal finance expert. This is because he has written close to 10,000 articles and authored four books on the topic. He recently retired after working for the Globe and Mail for 27 years but hasn’t stopped working. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, host Amanda Cupido asks Rob to share tips about ✔Coming...

Ivan Joseph is a speaker, bestselling author, and leadership consultant with a background in varsity sports coaching and academia. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, host Amanda Cupido asks Ivan to share tips about: ✔ Transitioning out of a full time role to independent speaking/consulting ✔ Personal branding for target audiences ✔ His approach to writing his book, You Got This ✔How...

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