Canadian College of Health Leaders Podcast

In this episode of In Conversation With, host Sue Owen sits down with Dr. Mike Heenan, President and CEO of St. Joseph's Health System and President of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton — one of Ontario's most respected and innovative health leaders. Michael's path to the CEO chair is anything but conventional. He started his career as a political aide to the Minister of Health before becoming a st...

In this special edition, host Sue Owen sits down with Amie Archibald-Varley, registered nurse, bestselling author and co-host of Canada's number one nursing podcast, The Gritty Nurse, ahead of her keynote at the CCHL National Conference in Montreal. Amie's path to becoming one of healthcare's most outspoken voices started in a dark place. After experiencing workplace bullying and gaslighting in a...

In this episode of In Conversation With, host Sue Owen sits down with Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto and recipient of CCHL's 2026 Distinguished Leader Award. A business school graduate who stumbled into healthcare through a capstone project, Altaf's journey to the top of Ontario's health system is a masterclass in finding your unique value and staying true to who you...

In this special bonus edition of In Conversation With, host Sue Owen sits down with Michael Rossi, executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Voce Leadership, ahead of his appearance at the Canadian College of Health Leaders National Conference in Montreal this June. Michael spent 25 years in the corporate world, including 18 years with Adidas where he served as President of Adidas Canada, b...

In this special edition, host Sue Owen sits down with Mike Downie — award-winning documentary filmmaker, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund ahead of his keynote at the CCHL National Conference in June 2026 . Mike has spent over three decades asking one fundamental question: how do we tell Canada's story? From directing The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal...

In our very first episode, Sue Owen sits down with John King — former Board Chair of CCHL and recipient of both the College's Mentorship Award and Distinguished Leadership Award — for a conversation that is as honest as it is inspiring. John takes us through a 45-year career that spanned hospitals, association management, health authorities, and government — from Saskatchewan to Alberta to the hal...

Welcome to the Canadian College of Health Leaders Podcast. Each month, host Sue Owen sits down with the people shaping Canada's health system exploring the experiences, decisions, and leadership lessons that define great leadership in Canadian healthcare. Through two series — In Conversation With and Real Stories — we bring you the voices and frameworks driving leadership excellence across the cou...