Nancy MacKay
It’s Lonely at the Top Podcast
How to be an Unstoppable CEO in an AI World. It’s Lonely at the Top is a reimagined leadership podcast for CEOs and senior leaders navigating an AI-driven world. Hosted by Nancy MacKay, Founder & CEO of MacKay CEO Forums, this podcast explores the MacKay Mastery Model and what it takes to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience as technology reshapes business. Each episode features real conversations with CEOs, executives, Chairs, and AI-forward leaders on leadership mastery, decision-making, human connection, and practical AI, so leaders stay relevant, grounded, and unstoppable.
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Nancy MacKay
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Jun 24, 2026
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Episodes
#18: How do you know that you are putting in the work? Hear from Rob Miller, CEO and Co-Founder of Miller Titerle & Company 08.05.2024 22:07
Rob Miller is an accomplished businessman, and a recognized leader in Indigenous, natural resource, energy, and corporate law. Rob is the CEO and Co-Founder of Miller Titerle & Company and the Owner and Chair of Briteweb. Rob consistently seeks to be the best version of himself every day. Rob truly believes that the only competition that you have is the competition that you were yesterday. Rob...
#17: How does your company adapt with technology: A Conversation with Eric Sugar, President of ProserveIT on IT, Technology, AI, and CEOs peer learning becoming a requirement 24.04.2024 28:02
Eric Sugar is the President of ProServeIT since its inception in 2002, and personally has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As a modern IT specialist and trusted technology advisor, ProServeIT helps organizations in various industries unlock their digital future and turn technology into a true business enabler. Eric’s people-centric approach is reflected in ProServeIT's core valu...
#16: Breaking Cycles and Building Futures through Wealth Mastery: Insights from Murray Neilson, Business Development, Nicola Wealth Management 10.04.2024 19:25
Join Murray Neilson, Business Development at Nicola Wealth Management as he delves into the crucial aspects of financial discipline and strategic wealth planning for CEOs. Despite not having financial role models early in life, Murray's journey led him to profound insights and discipline thanks to the innovative approaches at Nicola Wealth. He shares his transformative experience and the pivot...
#15: How to overcome difficult obstacles? Hear from Josh Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Impro.AI 27.03.2024 22:52
Hear the inspiring story from Josh Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Impro. AI. Josh was born and raised in BC, and from his childhood had to overcome obstacles to get to where he is today. His story is something that will inspire you. What inspires Josh today is to see others succeed personally and professionally. His company, Impro. AI, is a high-tech company that enables corporations and their emplo...
#14: Inspiring others to follow you and vice versa. Lessons in leadership with Isabelle Hudon, CEO of BDC 13.03.2024 26:37
A true pioneer in the world of business and leadership, we had the utmost pleasure of speaking with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC. Breaking barriers at every turn, Isabelle made history by becoming the first woman to hold major roles in each stage of her illustrious career. In August 2021, she became President and CEO of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), which is Canada’s bank...
#13: Navigating Global Markets without Borders and Buzzwords, a Deep Dive with Sachin Louis, Go-To-Market Leader & SVP, WNS 28.02.2024 23:32
Hear an inspiring discussion with Sachin Louis, a seasoned Go-To-Market Leader and SVP at WNS. A global leading Business Process Management (BPM) company, WNS has over 600 clients across various industries. As of December 31, 2023, WNS had over 60,000 professionals across 66 delivery centre’s worldwide. Sachin is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional results and maximizing revenue potenti...
#12: How do you get out of difficult situations and raise your game? Hear from Natalie Michael, Co-founder of Waterfront Partners and CEO of the Next Chapter Program 20.02.2024 23:35
Learn to become a big believer in forgiveness, letting things go, and tending to our own consciousness, and energy. Be the best version of yourself every day. An experienced businesswoman, Natalie Michael is the Co-founder of Waterfront Partners and the CEO of the Next Chapter Program. Natalie coaches CEOs who are moving up, into, and out of the CEO role; and partners with CEOs who are building th...
#11: Diana Swain’s Decades in the Headlines. Hear from Former CBC News Investigative Journalist, Senior Editorial Leader and Principal of Diana Swain Strategies on the Power of Presence 01.02.2024 22:54
Hear about Diana Swain's remarkable 37-year journalism career, including 33 years at CBC News, where she left as one of its top investigative journalists and senior editorial leaders. Diana made history as the first woman in Canada to win the national award for Best News Anchor, which she went on to win three times, and covered three Olympic games—Beijing, Sochi, and Pyeongchang. Now, Diana e...
#10: The Entrepreneurial Journey: Hear Laura Vaughan, MacKay CEO Forums Forum Chair & Ontario Regional Director on Lifelong Learning and the Power of Shared Experiences 17.01.2024 20:19
Listen in to Laura Vaughan’s journey chasing a life full of Joy. Laura Vaughan has a large role at MacKay CEO Forums as a Forum Chair leading multiple CEO and executive peer groups, as well as taking on the Regional Director role in the province of Ontario. Laura led Atlas Block, a $40 million manufacturing business specializing in concrete products, for 8 years, navigating challenges during the 2...
#9: How do you show care towards others? Hear from Cathy Thorpe, President & CEO, Nurse Next Door 03.01.2024 24:20
Cathy Thorpe is the President & CEO of Nurse Next Door, and author of Bold Kindness. Cathy inspires leaders to radically change their people practices and organizational culture by leading with kindness. Her company, Nurse Next Door, has revolutionized caregiving and they have gone beyond home care. Nurse Next Door believes that seniors should have a choice in everything they do. Nurse Next Do...
#8: How do you get others to achieve their goals? Hear from Robert Pratt, President, Sandman and Sutton Place Hotels 20.12.2023 21:18
Robert Pratt has been in the hotel industry for over 47 years leading 5 different hotel companies. Robert has been responsible for 450 hotels during his career. Robert is motivated to give back to see others achieve their goals and to believe in themselves. Hear what inspires Robert in the next stage of his career in seeing others grow personally and with their careers, and his thoughts on the sta...
#7: How do you plan for the future financially? Hear from Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager, CAAT Pension Plan 06.12.2023 19:05
Derek is a seasoned pension leader with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Derek is the CEO of one of Canada’s most sustainable pension plans, CAAT Pension Plans. What inspires Derek is doing good for others. There is an energy in seeing others grow personally and professionally whether it is someone inside or outside of Derek’s organization. Hear Derek share his thoughts on Retirem...
#6: How do you master your Health? Hear from Kevin Brady, President & Founder, Advica Health 22.11.2023 22:50
Kevin Brady is the President & Founder, Advica Health, and Director of Corporate Health, NFP Canada Corp. Kevin is a talented author, and in his latest book, ‘It's Never Too Late to Be Healthy: Reaching Peak Health in Middle Age’, Kevin explains how you can avoid illness and reverse aging. Kevin has big goals—helping one million Canadians access better health outcomes. He's also receiv...
#5: How do you level up in your career? Hear from John Anderson, Chairman, CEO, and Managing Partner of The Oppenheimer Group 08.11.2023 18:18
John Anderson, the Chairman, CEO, and Managing Partner of The Oppenheimer Group for over 48 years. Starting in 1975 as a warehouse worker, he has climbed the corporate ladder within Oppy. Oppy, which has thrived for more than 165 years, is a prominent name in the industry. In addition to his role at Oppy, John serves as the Chairman and CEO of Anderson Air, the oldest aircraft management and chart...
#4: How do you capture and share a compelling story as a leader? Hear from Dave Dinesen, COO at MacKay CEO Forums 25.10.2023 17:31
An experienced CEO who started numerous public and private companies in different industries, Dave Dinesen is an experienced and impactful Canadian businessman. Dave is energized by seeing companies grow and make a difference in the world. Dave brought his expertise to MacKay CEO Forums with a vision for all CEOs and Executives to experience the same peer learning benefits that he experienced that...
#3: How do you get inspired? Hear from Sandra Ketchen, President & CEO, Spectrum Health Care 11.10.2023 20:24
As President & CEO of Spectrum Health Care, Sandra is relentless in her pursuit of the company’s vision – a world where people, especially our seniors have the choice and confidence to be cared for at home. She is an advocate for integrated care solutions that give patients control over where they get better and how they age. A visionary leader, Sandra drives innovative solutions to the chall...
#2: How do you know that the best is yet to come? Hear from Marty Parker, President & CEO of Waterstone Human Capital 27.09.2023 22:11
While being a busy father and the CEO of Waterstone Human Capital, Marty Parker continues to learn and to grow his business to new heights. In 2004, Marty founded the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Awards, an annual program that recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. In 2014, the...
#1: How do you drive purpose and impact every day while flexing your own style? Hear from Jodi Evans, Vice Chair at Deloitte 13.09.2023 20:50
From professional athlete on the basketball court to the boardroom, Jodi Evans, Vice Chair for Deloitte Canada shares her inspiring journey and how she found success in consulting. Evans has been with Deloitte for over 20 years and is guided by Deloitte’s mission statement that we should all be “Making an impact that matters." Listen in to hear what advice Jodi would give to young professiona...
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