How I Lead Change

Change fatigue isn't always about too much change. Sometimes it's about not seeing how all the pieces fit together. In the latest episode of the #HowILeadChange, Pragilis CEO Shaheen Chaudhary sat down with Gaurav Gupta of Kotter for a conversation about what it takes to build organizations that can thrive in a world of continuous change. www.pragilis.com

On patience, listening, and clarity in leadership. ✨ In the newest episode of #HowILeadChange Podcast, we had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Marvin Washington, Dean of Beedie Business School, as he shares powerful lessons on leading transformation in higher education—from navigating AI’s impact to sustaining momentum when early energy fades. www.pragilis.com

In the latest episode of the "How I Lead Change" podcast, we had a great conversation with Oliver Grüter-Andrew, former President & CEO of E‑COM 911. From gaining a deeper understanding of how E‑COM 911 serves as BC’s public safety lifeline, to hearing Oliver’s firsthand experiences leading large‑scale workforce transitions — the episode highlights three essentials for leading meanin...

In this episode of How I Lead Change , we sit down with Jason McDaniel, President & CEO of ICBC, the crown corporation that oversees insurance, driver licensing, and road safety across British Columbia. We dive into how ICBC is shifting from a lawsuit‑driven auto insurance model to a care‑focused system, the role of storytelling and data in driving meaningful change, and why attention to the s...

In this How I Lead Change episode, we sat down with Omair Quraishi to talk about the future of higher education, the impact of AI, and why human-centric transformation matters more than ever.  www.pragilis.com

70% of change comes from the people because creativity, motivation, ability, and passion are the power."  In our newest episode of "How I Lead Change" podcast, we sat down with Davide Sartini, the Chief Corporate Officer of G. Mondini, a global leader in food packaging technology. Davide shares how values, empowerment, and a people-first mindset drive transformation in their industr...

In our newest episode of "How I Lead Change," we sat down with Andrea Wood, the EVP and Chief Legal & Governance Officer at TELUS—a leading Canadian telecommunications company that connects millions of people across Canada and around the world.   From law, leadership, telecom to tech, Andrea shares her incredible journey of navigating change with curiosity, courage, and AI. www.pragi...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, we are happy to have the Chief People Officer of Wajax, Mark Edgar.  Mark shares his "people-first" leadership approach and insights on driving organizational change. He also highlights the role of HR in fostering cultural transformation, adapting to workplace challenges, and supporting employee well-being. Mark leads with a people-firs...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Shakira Naraine, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)'s Chief People Officer, shares her strategy for leading change by focusing on workforce stability, employee engagement, and strong union partnerships. Her people-first approach has improved organizational communication and cooperation, supporting smoother labor negotiations and a unified...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Kim Carter, the Chief People Officer for Altus Group, takes us on a discussion about the importance of clear communication during change and why it is important to know your "why" when undergoing change.  Kim brings over two decades of executive Human Resources experience that built highly effective teams that support profitable growth...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Gavin Wood, the former Chief Information Officer of Newcrest Mining, shares his experience leading IT and digital transformations at Newcrest. He discusses how he focused on building a strong team culture and delivering valuable projects that enhanced the company’s IT and digital capabilities. Gavin is a commercial leader with a proven track reco...

We are excited to introduce Eowynne Noble, the Chief People Officer at Fasken, Canada's largest law firm, which has more than 2,000 employees and operates in 10 offices across three continents. Eowynne talks about the important factors driving change in her firm, like employee well-being, AI adoption, sustainable economy and talent competition. She's leading change by prioritizing the de...

Get 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 est...

Our 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. www.pragilis.com

Graham 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 th...

Kate 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 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, tr...

As 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 aw...

Bryan 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...

Leading 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 relation...

In 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. www.pragilis.com

In 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 sto...

As 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. www.pragilis.com

In 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&a...

How 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 inert...