Our Work with Pavan Sidhu

My guest for this episode is Chris Doka, President of Wright Construction, one of the largest growing General Contractors in Canada. Chris shares about the progression of his career at Wright Construction and the strategic way this organization has grown. Chris started with Wright in 2001 as a draftsperson at which time Wright had about 10 staff. Today, Wright has over 270 staff and executes large...

New episode of Our Work out today: Redefining Leadership – Women, Connection & Impact. In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie P ocha — CEO of Discover Saskatoon , storyteller, and passionate community leader — for a honest conversation about what leadership means for women.  We talk about leadership, relationships, pressure, and purpose — and how women can reshape leadership by choosing co...

Today the guest on Our Work Podcast is James Graham, founder of Scalify OS , where he works with founders to help them become high-performing CEOs and scale their businesses intentionally and sustainably. This is a topic that nearly every founder and business leader wrestles with at some point: how to grow—and more importantly, how to scale—your business without chaos.  James brings a unique blend...

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Boehm, president and co-founder of Team Power Solutions and Rayhawk.  Tom is a leader who not only values people but has built a thriving business by putting them at the center of his vision. He shares the journey of founding and growing Team Power Solutions, the leadership strategies that have set the company apart, and the forward-thinking ownership model th...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Bobby Stewart , CEO of Breck Construction , a Saskatoon-based commercial and heavy industrial contractor with projects spanning across Canada.  Bobby is reshaping the construction industry as she leads one of the few women-owned businesses in this space.  Bobby is an innovative, diverse leader known for her ability to build strong...

My guest for this episode is Gregg Bamford—a dedicated real estate professional with a deep passion for building stronger communities. Gregg opens up about his journey as a young man with ADHD, searching for his place in the world. Through these challenges, he developed a profound sense of empathy and compassion—qualities that now fuel his commitment to giving back. As the co-founder of One Small...

Miriam Alden is a true powerhouse, radiating creativity and authenticity in everything she does—qualities that are deeply reflected in her fashion brand, Brunette the Label. As the founder and creative director of this widely recognized Canadian brand, Miriam’s vision and genuine approach have left a lasting impact on the fashion industry. Her trademarked mantra, 'Babes Supporting Babes,&apos...

My guest for this episode is Dr. Francis Gatt, a highly skilled acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is one of the most transformative tools in my wellness arsenal, and in this conversation, we explore its potential. Francis shares: The foundational principles of balance acupuncture and its role in restoring harmony. The intersection of Eastern and Western medicine a...

I'm thrilled to kick off Season two with my first guest: Jared Peterson, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Peter Lucas Project Management, a Saskatoon-based company setting the gold standard in project delivery. Jared is someone who sees life and business through a refreshingly unique lens. He’s one of the most limitless thinkers I've ever met, always seeking growth and innovation in p...

I'm thrilled to kick off Season 2 with my first guest: Jared Peterson, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Peter Lucas Project Management, a Saskatoon-based company setting the gold standard in project delivery. Jared is someone who sees life and business through a refreshingly unique lens. He’s one of the most limitless thinkers I've ever met, always seeking growth and innovation in pla...

This episode of Our Work is a recording of a live panel discussion from a conference for the local chapter of the Project Management Institute.  The theme for the day was Resilient Project Leadership: Navigating the Unknown and Thriving in Turbulent Times. The two panelists are, Jill Heinerth, underwater explorer and Leslie Doka, Director of Construction at Wright Construction. These two women are...

The happiest people I know have faith. Sandy Semilet, the guest for this episode, is one of those people. Sandy wears many titles including entrepreneur, registered massage therapist (RMT) and coach AND what really struck me, this woman is the epitome of a matriarch.  Prepare to be inspired and moved by Sandy’s story and her approach to life and healing. This conversation is deep, spiritual and tr...

Suzanne is back! Suzanne Anton is a leadership coach and corporate governance consultant. In our first episode together we talked about how the people doing exceptional work that is having an impact are usually the ones that are the most authentic. In this episode we explored different ideas on how anyone can become more authentic or at the very least start to notice where they are not quite in al...

A candid conversation about women and work from three women who have been there. My two guests are Leslie Doka and Leena Thomas. Leslie, is the Director of Construction at Wright Construction Leena, a Senior Project Manager at Hatch. Leena also holds a Masters in Women's and Gender Studies. In episode 8 with Jake Stika (Next Gen Men), we discussed some of the expectations and limitations that...

The guest for this episode is Ritu Malhotra, President and CEO of March Consulting. When I first met Ritu, I was initially struck by her intelligence. As we got deeper into our conversation, it became clear that her other talent, that makes her so effective, is confidence to be her authentic self. In our conversation we got into the following: A strategic planning process that is comprehensive and...

Gender, specifically dispelling the expectations and limitations associated with gender, is work that I am passionate about. This is one of several podcasts where I explore this BIG topic.  The guest for this episode, Jake Stika, is the executive director for an organization called Next Gen men whose purpose is to change the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys...

This is the first episode of my wellness series, which focuses on self care tools, resources and information that I have learned and put into practice in my own life and wanted to share with you. This particular conversation is focused on women's health, however the principles around resistance training, sleep and nutrition apply to everyone.  Please share with all of the women in your life t...

My guest for this episode is Tom Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of Andgo ( www.andgosystems.com ). I have always found the tech world fascinating, especially software as a service (SaaS). Likely because it is so different from the businesses that I manage. In this episode, Tom shares the story of how Andgo started and evolved over the last 10+ years, including: Entrepreneurial mindset Perspectives on re...

When I had the crazy idea of starting a podcast, my friend Nikki, who is a partner in a successful multi generational local business, agreed to film a "test" episode with me. This is that conversation that we had - essentially two women who respect and adore each other talking about the following: The importance of evolution and change for continued success and longevity. Hiring good peo...

I sat in so many of Shaina’s spin classes over the years and had the privilege of hearing so many powerful stories that she openly shared.  Shaina is strong, magnetic, smart and someone I was inspired to get to know. So, I reached out to her to talk about her path from policing to becoming an entrepreneur. But the conversation turned into so much more. It became a story about: Someone who has neve...

I sat in so many of Shaina’s Ryde classes over the years and had the privilege of hearing so many powerful stories that she openly shared.  Shaina is strong, magnetic, smart and someone I was inspired to get to know. So, I reached out to her to talk about her path from policing to becoming an entrepreneur. But the conversation turned into so much more. It became a story about: Someone who has neve...

I reached out to Todd because of his reputation as an exceptionally effective leader. His response was this:  “At my roots I am just a simple farm kid from Saskatchewan. I work hard. I treat people with respect. I am empathetic. There is zero magic to anything I bring to the leadership table.” In talking with him I realized that it is exactly his authenticity and character that makes him an except...

Welcome to the first episode of Our Work, hosted by Suzanne Anton, leadership coach and governance consultant.  In this podcast, you’ll get to know a little bit about me (Pavan) and my personal journey. Including what inspired me to start this project and what I would like to accomplish with it. You will also meet Suzanne and start to hear about her passion for elevating leaders and teams in all t...

Welcome to Our Work with Pavan Sidhu. Our Work, is a project that has been a journey of connection and reflection that I am thrilled to finally share with all of you.   Connection: Over the years, I've encountered numerous incredible individuals making a significant impact through their work. This podcast gave me the opportunity to sit down with them and explore their journeys and the leaders...