One Step Beyond: The Cadence Leadership Podcast

Billy Bones is the owner and founder of Clampdown Record Pressing, one of the greenest vinyl record pressing plants in the world. He joins One Step Beyond at Cadence HQ to discuss his part in making vinyl records in a sustainable and environmental innovative way. We go deep into Billy’s intriguing past – He shares how he first got into vinyl records, his adventures touring with his bands and his e...

Almost anything is possible if you’re willing to make it possible. Having the grit to push through obstacles along the way is the difference between making things happen and standing still. On this episode of the podcast Aram talk to Emma Smith of Zimt Chocolate about how she created an ethics company that provides a high quality product and her endless drive to overcome any challenge thrown her w...

Your company is only as strong as its brand – whether it’s only you, or you and 1000 other people, your ability to build and maintain relationships is dependent on how people view you. We get into the topic of building a trusted brand with Scott Kaplan of HQ Milton for his perspective on how to get into that trusted space. HQ Milton is a niche watch company that focuses on vintage Rolex and Patek...

On this episode of the podcast, Aram sits down with Matt Saincome, co-founder of the punk-themed satirical news site, The Hard Times and OutVoice, a new payment product for publishers and freelancers. Matt talks about how punk played a huge role in developing his entrepreneurial spirit. He shares some incredibly insightful and powerful lessons he learned and applied from his experience touring in...

There’s a perception that a leader should have all the answers, but the truth is, no one knows it all. In fact, leaders need to grow and learn just as much as anyone else. Hiding that fact isn’t being vulnerable with people and being vulnerable is what makes a great leader. On this episode of the podcast we talk about the experience of learning while leading. Our guest, Mike Rolla, Director of U.S...

This episode of the podcast took us to Atlanta where Aram sat down with Paul Zani, a Senior Leader at one of the World’s top 5 largest Medical Device companies, to discuss unlocking personal and professional potential. Often, we focus on the hard times to teach us the big lessons about what we’re made of, however more can be unlocked through the challenges we choose to take on and lean into. Paul...

How often do we think of all our experiences in life when it comes to our professional careers? Who we are in our day to day work has a lot to do with where we’ve been and who we’ve been in the past. Being able to bring our whole selves into our work and succeed is at the core of this episode – as every past experience is an important piece of the story. This is true for our guest, Jonathan Anasta...

Change doesn’t come easy and when faced with difficult feedback or challenging self-reflection, being willing to push through the discomfort and grow personally and professionally can be just as hard. We explore the willingness to change with our guest, Rob Hanson. Rob is a senior leader and no stranger to embracing change. We talk about the ups and downs in his career, his commitment to lifelong...

On this episode of the podcast we connect with Senior Leader, Sandy Thompson about addiction in the workplace. Sandy and Aram share their personal experiences around this topic and consider why addiction is so prevalent in high performance culture. They discuss the importance of vulnerability and accountability and share steps people can take to support each other in the workplace. On this episode...

Client retention is both an art and a science. It’s about keeping clients happy and delivering, but there’s another piece that isn’t quite as tangible. On this episode of One Step Beyond, we get to the heart of Client Retention with Michael Mendillo, President at FirstService Residential East and Robert Francis, President & CEO Planned Companies, two leaders who we consider to be experts on th...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we chat with Alex Nguyen, SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development at FirstService about leading through acquisitions. Acquiring companies is not for the faint of heart and we uncover what has made Alex and his team so successful. We discuss best practices and challenges, then we flip the script and get into Alex’s personal story and how that has informed his a...

There’s something electric about being on the front lines of a new idea. No path laid and no rules written. Leading in this space is a unique practice, not only do you need to be a visionary, you need to be able to do the work and roll with an ever-changing landscape. On this episode of ONE STEP BEYOND, we chat with leaders in two different emerging markets- cannabis and plant-based foods. Our gue...

In this episode we talk about returning to work after experiencing a traumatic event. We all suffer loss, hurt and tragedy in life, and most of us have to keep working while trying to cope. So, how can we do this and take care of ourselves?  Our guest Christian Monks, a registered clinical counsellor, helps us understand what trauma is, how to manage it after returning to work and also tips for le...

Today on the show, we speak with Keri Fraser, Senior HR leader with Colliers International and Michelle Rakshys, Diversity and Inclusion manager at Amazon about the complexities of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We define what it is, what some of the misconceptions and reactions people have and the actionable steps leaders can take to make good on their commitment to be more inclusive a...