Sportopia

Episode Notes Listen in as Johnny shares what he draws on to navigate challenges, why he loves serving as a CEO, and the practical wisdom he’d offer to inspire the next generation of leaders.  Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.…

Episode Notes Listen in as Sport Law Leadership Coach Lauren Brett shares how our upcoming Sport Leaders Lab provides a training ground for leaders to learn how to strengthen trust, communicate with clarity, and lead authentically.  Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.…

Episode Notes In this podcast, Jasmine shares the tools that helped her move from chaos to clarity, lead with values, and navigate the loneliness that often comes with leadership.  She opens up about her own experiences and offers an encouraging message to new leaderSs: be brave, be curious, and be kind.…

Episode Notes This week, Dina and Steve sit down with Michael Bartlett to explore how a defining leadership challenge transformed the way he thinks about failure. Michael inspires us to embrace vulnerability, build a shared vision, and cultivate a strong team ethos – all of which reflect the heart of his leadership philosophy.…

Episode Notes This week, Dina and Steve, discuss conflict in sport, and solutions for moving away from binary thinking, that prevent leaders from achieving their desired outcomes. We offer practical wisdom and simple solutions to help you navigate the natural and healthy tension with greater skill, confidence, and humility.…

Episode Notes This week, we welcome Mathieu Gentès , the Chief Executive Officer at Athletics Canada, and a devoted practitioner of values-based leadership. He reminds us that leading authentically creates high trust cultures where people feel valued, cared for, and trusted.…

Episode Notes This week, we welcome Mike Fleurantin , one of our valued sport lawyers, who is also a certified Information Privacy Professional. Mike has a passion for youth sport and fostering inclusive, respectful, and legally sound sport environments for the benefit of all participants.…

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig chat with Lorraine Lafrenière in the leadership series.  Lorraine is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coaching Association of Canada. She is a respected and compassionate sport leader with over 30 years of experience, including senior roles with Canoe Kayak Canada, Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committ...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig kick off the Lessons on Leadership Series with Casey Wade, CEO of Canoe Kayak Canada for the last 12 years.  Prior to that, Casey was the Director of Education and Planning at WADA and the Director of Drug-Free Sport at the CCES.…

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between senior staff and volunteer Directors. Some of the most challenging aspects of leading is to ensure that decision-makers have a shared vision of where the organization is heading, a common sense of purpose and collective values that reflect who we’re serving.…