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. You can also listen on our website .  Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Johnny Misley (LinkedIN) Dina Bell-Laroche...

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. You can also listen on our website .  Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Lau...

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. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Jasmine Northcott (LinkedIN) Dina Bel...

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. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Michael Bartle...

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.   Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Stewarding Conf...

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. In Mathieu’s experience, this form of leadership makes all the difference and is what is required to take good organizations...

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. Listen in to the wide-ranging conversation regarding the importance of effective policies, business planning and social jus...

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 Committees....

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. Listen in as Casey shares the realities of leading in a complex, volatile and uncertain environment and h...

Episode Notes 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. One of...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the pressure leaders face to govern with confidence in an increasingly complex sport environment. Beyond some of our practical tips, we share how Governance Essentials, our recently updated online training program, helps Directors and leaders bridge the knowledge gap to ensure they lead responsibly and ethically. Check out th...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth. Allison is a two-time Olympian, a survivor of sexual abuse in sport and the founder of Generation Safe, an organization devoted to shifting the culture of sport through education and training. Listen in as Allison shares her insights on making sport a healthier place for her kids and yours...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new podcast theme called Lessons on Leadership. They’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible speakers over the past few years and thought it would be helpful for our listeners to learn from some of sport’s most inspiring leaders. In this episode, Dina and Steve share their views on leadership to kick start the...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig tackle the topic of organizational dissolution. Listen in as they cover the due diligence required to close an organization. The pair not only discusses the legal elements but also present suggestions for a humanistic approach for what can often be an emotional and turbulent time for staff and volunteers. Check out our blog on this t...

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Guy Bradbury, is an international instructor, educator and Olympic referee in volleyball and the creator of RefereeCoaching.com. Prior to that Guy was the CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association, and GM and COO of the Sport Alliance of Ontario. Guy brings a wealth of information to the podcast this week as we discuss the challenges facing re...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Karen Dommett. Karen has extensive experience in sports administration, including GM of the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, and Manager of Athlete services for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Most recently Karen has been chosen as the Executive Director of the 2026 Grey Cup. Listen in as they introduce ways to honour...

Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Iain Murray from Triton Canada. Triton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated background screening company, whose mission is to create safer communities. They proudly serve NSOs, PSTOs and local clubs across the country, by providing 15-minute Criminal Record Checks, Social Media Checks, and Digital Credentials to advance Safe...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes Megan Sheldon and Alayne Hing. Megan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Be Ceremonial, the world’s first guided ritual and ceremony app. Through rituals and ceremonies, Megan helps people through major life changes, such as pregnancy loss, menopause, living funerals and death ann...

  Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Mark McGuire a former professional European athlete and coach, a Coaching Association of Canada Learning Facilitator, an Ontario Minor Hockey Association Course Conductor and Executive Director of Give and Go Sports Education. Mark shares the purpose of his...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes guest Cara Button to the show. Cara is the Senior National Manager of Game Plan, a total athlete wellness program that provides holistic support to national team athletes. Listen in to learn more about how the program continues to meet the changing needs of athletes, during a...

Episode Notes   Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Steve Indig and Will Russell are joined by special guest, Ron Yeung, Head of Domestic Development and 3x3 Development with Canada Basketball. In this episode the three discuss how Canada Basketball aligned programs with their PTSOs to improve capacity and program delivery. Check out the links below...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Andrea Carey, a certified Inclusion Professional and Founder and Chief Inclusion Officer of INclusion INcorporated. Listen in as Andrea shares the key elements of creating an inclusive sport environment. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Cody McKay, competitive cyclist and founder of Project Heart. In the podcast Cody shares his life altering journey, what inspired him to launch Project Heart, and his vision for how sport can be a catalyst for heart health.  Check out the links below to learn...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome special guest, Philippe Marquis. Philippe is a two-time Olympian, Chair of the Canadian Olympic Committee athletes' commission and a Freestyle Next Gen Coach. In the podcast Philippe shares some of the challenges and benefits of transitioning from Athlete to C...

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Sport Law team member, Certified Parliamentarian, and risk management specialist, Jason Robinson to the podcast. Jason provides a refreshing and insightful way for sport leaders to mitigate and manage risks by aligning leadership decisions with organizational...