Leading Minds Revealed

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Jordan Redshaw, Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Communications at NATIONAL Public Relations, about how leaders can navigate crisis, urgency, and rapid change without creating unnecessary panic.  We discuss how to distinguish between a true crisis and an urgent issue, why a clear North Star helps teams stay focused under pressure, and how trust, em...

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Vincenzo Ciampi, MBA, ICD.D, Senior Vice President at iA Financial Group, about what it takes to lead people through rapid technological transformation, AI-driven change, and organizational complexity. We discuss the shift from command-and-control leadership to servant leadership, how executives can stay grounded while navigating uncertainty, and why lea...

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Jennifer Quaglietta, CEO and Registrar of Professional Engineers Ontario, about leading with empathy, accountability, and humanity in complex organizations. Jennifer shares insights from her leadership journey across healthcare, government, insurance, and regulation, including how she has helped modernize PEO through digital transformation, cultural chan...

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Jason Khan, Regional Director at Myo, about the shift from technical expertise into people-centered leadership. Drawing from his journey as a physiotherapist, clinic director, and regional leader supporting multiple clinics, Jason shares how self-awareness, clear feedback, mentorship, personal development, and human connection shape high-performing teams...

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Dr. Hany Demian, a leading pain management specialist, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Presentia Healthcare, BioSpine Institute, and PainCare Clinics, about the leadership lessons that come from building and scaling multiple healthcare organizations through uncertainty, growth, and personal transformation. We discuss leading through COVID, defini...

In this episode, Michael Apollo speaks with Petra Khan, a Social Media Strategist and Senior Marketing Leader at Sprout Social, about how leaders can navigate the intersection of AI, social media, brand authenticity, and human-centered leadership. Drawing on her experience in social strategy, agency work, and leading teams in a fast-moving digital environment, Petra shares how AI can support more...

What happens when leadership becomes about proving your worth instead of serving others? In this episode, Javeed Sukhera challenges traditional leadership thinking by exploring the internal drivers behind how leaders show up. From fear-based decision making to performative vulnerability, this conversation reveals why many leadership behaviors are rooted in insecurity rather than intention. You’ll...

In this episode, Natalie Ku shares how to scale an organization while protecting and strengthening its culture. As CFO of a rapidly growing company with over 4,000 employees, Natalie explains how leadership decisions, language, and systems directly influence team behavior and performance. The conversation explores: The role of language in shaping organizational culture How leadership presence impa...

Meredith Kepron joins Michael Apollo on Leading Minds Revealed to explore what leadership looks like in a time defined by AI, uncertainty, and organizational change. Drawing from her experience leading large teams, including navigating layoffs at Amazon, Meredith shares a grounded perspective on how leaders can remain human while making difficult decisions. This episode focuses on the intersection...

What does effective leadership look like in a remote-first world? In this episode, Patrick Holland joins Michael Apollo to explore how leadership has evolved with distributed teams, digital communication, and constant information flow. They discuss the importance of human connection, trust, and team alignment, along with practical strategies for managing across time zones, developing talent, and p...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, Michael Apollo speaks with entrepreneur and insurance industry leader Lorne Marr. Lorne shares insights from building and scaling a life insurance agency from a one-person operation into a network of more than 100 brokers before selling the company to Hub International. The conversation explores leadership, sales psychology, and the systems required to sc...

Michael Apollo speaks with venture capital leader Mike Ruthard, CFO at Georgian Partners, about how leaders can navigate rapid technological disruption in the age of artificial intelligence. The conversation explores leadership mindset, innovation strategy, venture investing, and how organizations can remain resilient during periods of rapid change.

Michael Apollo interviews Jacoline Loewen, on adaptive strategy, reflection, wealth stewardship, and the emotional journey of entrepreneurs. A powerful conversation on mindset, pivoting, identity, and navigating change with resilience.

AI is changing how work gets done but not in the way most people think. In this episode, Mohan Reddy explains why automation transforms tasks rather than eliminating skills, how workforce dynamics are shifting globally, and what leaders must do to guide responsible adoption. A grounded conversation on strategy, human capability, and leadership in a rapidly evolving world. Mohan Reddy is Chief Scie...

What does it take to lead effectively in the age of AI, digital transformation, and constant disruption? In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, Michael Apollo sits down with Nonika Bajaj, Industry Cloud Practice Lead at Hitachi Solutions, to explore how enterprise leaders stay focused and resilient while driving innovation at scale. Nonika leads 30–40 AI-driven solutions across a global organi...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Sean Moran, Managing Director at Meritus Trust, for a grounded conversation on what it truly takes to lead through prolonged uncertainty and organizational transformation. Sean shares firsthand insights from navigating significant regulatory change and a major acquisition, while holding responsibility for teams, clients,...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Srini Koushik, founder of Right Brain Labs, for a grounded and practical conversation on what AI fluency really means for today’s leaders.   Rather than focusing on hype or tools alone, Srini reframes AI as a leadership capability — one that requires intention, discernment, and responsibility. The discussion explores how...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Mo Jamous, Chief Information Officer at U.S. Bank, for a deeply human conversation on leadership, purpose, and AI-driven transformation.   Mo shares how purpose becomes an anchor during uncertainty, why technology should be used to empower—not replace—people, and how leaders can stay grounded while navigating rapid, over...

In this episode, we sit down with Iuliana Constantin for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, self-awareness, and navigating growth with intention. Iuliana reflects on her professional journey and the moments that reshaped how she leads — from managing uncertainty to building trust within teams. She shares how mindfulness isn’t about slowing down progress, but about making clearer decisions in...

In this episode, Humayun Ali joins the show for a deeply reflective conversation on mindfulness, leadership, and the inner work required to lead with clarity in a fast-moving world. Humayun shares how mindfulness became a grounding force in his personal and professional life — not as an abstract concept, but as a daily practice that shapes how he listens, decides, and responds under pressure. He s...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Lamiaa Soliman, a global leader working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, AI, and international expansion. Drawing from lived experience across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Lamiaa shares what it truly means to lead across cultures — not from theory, but from practice. From navigating healthcar...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Aamer Hasham, Vice President of Client Partner at Bits In Glass, to explore what it really means to lead digital transformation without losing the human element. As organizations race to adopt AI, automation, and new technologies, Aamer challenges a common assumption: that transformation is purely digital. Instead, he re...

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Jo Knowler, Head of People & Talent at SBE Media Group, to explore how leaders can build resilient teams in fast-changing, founder-led and AI-driven workplaces. From team culture to learning environments, neurodiversity, adaptability, and leadership under rapid growth — Jo brings deeply human insights from the front...

In this powerful episode of Leading Minds Revealed, former UK Member of Parliament Chris Ruane joins host Michael Apollo for a rare and deeply personal conversation on leadership, humility, service, and the lifelong journey of self-transformation. From being labeled a “parliamentary thug” to becoming known as a “mindful fellow,” Chris offers a compelling look at what it means to lead with clarity,...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Leading Minds Revealed! Join host Michael and global HR leader Gabi Loureiro as they delve into the transformative power of diversity and inclusion in organizational culture.   Gabi shares her extensive experience building inclusive cultures, including her tenure as Vice President of HR at Rose Life Science. They discuss the importance of embracing divers...