The 60 Second Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How do small actions teach us the biggest lessons? On The 60 Second Podcast , Rob Volpe, award-winning author and empathy strategist, shares a story from suburban Philadelphia that shaped his understanding of human connection. From a Tai Chi lesson in someone’s living room to learning the power of perspective, Rob breaks down why empathy isn’t just a soft skill - it’s the foundati...

Send us Fan Mail Most people in hospitality still think LinkedIn is just a place to post resumes or job openings. They’re wrong. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Cory Falter - Partner at Lure Agency and a leading voice in Hospitality B2B sales - shares one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry: the misunderstanding of social selling. Cory explains why hospitality’s obsession with...

Send us Fan Mail What does the future of leadership actually look like? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Taylor McLoughlin , Co-Founder of Ambient , shares why the rise of the generalist operator  - especially Chiefs of Staff - is reshaping how modern organizations operate. From early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, Chiefs of Staff are increasingly acting as force multipliers ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Annie Laplante , CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc. , to explore what leadership really looks like when you put people first. Annie shares a story from her team that brought an entire room to tears - a reminder that behind every job title is a human being, a family, and a reason for sho...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Eliza Graves, Fractional CMO and marketing & operations executive at CruxKC, to uncover her advice for young professionals and the secrets behind her ongoing growth. Eliza shares practical tips on how to continuously learn, adapt, and find mentors who can guide your career and personal development. Whether yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Karlene Millwood, MBA - Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ - shares the leadership principle that has been most instrumental to her success. She dives into how consistency builds credibility and trust, the importance of perseve...

Send us Fan Mail Canada produces some of the best research in the world - so why does so little of it turn into real products that help people? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Greg Wolfond , CEO of Blue Sky Capital Corp and Founding Director of Give Back Health, to break down the real reason Canadian innovation stalls after the lab. Greg explains the “risk gap”...

Send us Fan Mail Matt McCoy sits down with Sylvie Rodrigue, Partner at Torys, Chair of the National Class Actions practice group, Managing Partner of the Montreal office, and author of the new book Own It! Lessons Every Woman Should Know . In this episode, Sylvie shares her insights on empowering women entering the legal profession and beyond. She talks about the importance of taking control of yo...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a founder irresistible to investors? In this episode of 60 Second Podcast , I sit down with Shane Feldberg, General Partner at Feld Ventures, to uncover the one quality he looks for when deciding to back a founder. Shane shares a story about a university professor on the brink of tenure who walked away from stability - family, kids, mortgage - because his drive to succe...

Send us Fan Mail With nearly two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Audra has helped hundreds of organizations turn complex tech into clear business results. As the Founder of ATEC Dynamics and CEO of zindo+co, she delivers no-fluff, practical training on AI, automation, and digital strategy that actually gets implemented. In this punchy 60 seconds, she drops a truth bomb about...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy speaks with a Realtor from 460 Realty & 460 Property Management Inc., who shares a powerful mindset shift that reshaped their confidence and career. What started as fear of a simple phone call evolved into conversations with CEOs and millionaires—revealing a timeless truth: people are just people. This...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we sit down with the visionary leader behind Citizencentric, whose remarkable journey from scaling a consulting firm to navigating AI and automation transformation is nothing short of inspiring. In just three years, this guest has 20x-ed their revenue through strategic focus and an obsession with specificity. With a deep background in public sector consulting and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Second Podcast , we sit down with Kristie Holden, a multi-talented professional who’s turning her passion into a thriving business. As a professional artist and B2B marketing consultant, Kristie has mastered the art of blending creativity with strategic growth. She’s helped businesses double their revenue while also making waves in the art world. From helping...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, Inge De Dreu, the founder of Playground for Entrepreneurs, takes us through a pivotal moment that shifted her perspective on entrepreneurship. She shares how she learned that the journey, not the idea itself, is what truly shapes both entrepreneurs and their ventures. Inge's deep understanding of entrepreneurial growth and her innovat...

Send us Fan Mail Ian Nelson isn’t just helping businesses grow — he’s giving them a shortcut to trust. As a Lead Magnet Specialist and CEO of Marketing Nerdy , Ian has quietly powered over 200 lead magnets behind some of LinkedIn’s most viral content. In this episode, Ian reveals the secret to building authentic relationships in the digital world — and how automation and personalization can do bot...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a powerhouse in tech and media: the Head of Business, Fan Commerce at Amazon Music. With 17+ years across product marketing, GTM strategy, and partnerships—from Amazon and Ring to L.A. startups—she's built a career on curiosity, growth, and results. Her advice to her 18-year-old self? Ask more questions—it’s the gateway to confidence, knowledge, and succ...

Send us Fan Mail Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is a force across sectors—from safeguarding one of Canada’s biggest financial institutions to empowering communities through advocacy and media. As Director of Continuity & Disaster Readiness at RBC and Founder of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, Alethia shares the leadership principle that powers it all: building a shared vision. Her a...

Send us Fan Mail Karlene A. Millwood, MBA — award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of Karlene Millwood International, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ — shares the one leadership principle that has defined her journey: consistency . From building credibility to navigating setbacks, Karlene reveals how showing up with unwavering focus and dedication fuels long-term success. Want to lead with...

Send us Fan Mail John Richards has seen it all—from co-founding ventures with high-multiple exits to mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and teaching lean startup principles at top universities. In this 60-second masterclass, he reveals the career-changing insight that helped him evolve from a people-pleaser to a radically honest leader. The result? Stronger teams, clearer decisions, and accelera...

Send us Fan Mail Jim Jacobsen is a champion for clean energy and the driving force behind Energy Economics, a company powering British Columbia’s transition to solar. In this episode, Jim shares how their team delivers premium solar systems with craftsmanship that balances aesthetics, efficiency, and long-term value. With deep community roots and a people-first approach, Jim is redefining energy i...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Yoong has built and led billion-dollar businesses, commanded $400M+ marketing budgets, and helped scale a startup from the ground up. Now as COO of Level Up , he’s tackling a problem most ambitious professionals face: how to get real, unfiltered career advice from someone who’s actually done it. In this quick but powerful episode, Jason shares the mission behind Level Up and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned Regional Vice President at Primerica, a leader with nearly a decade of experience helping families take control of their financial futures. With a passion for empowering middle-class Americans to earn more, become debt-free, and gain financial independence, he shares how his work addresses two of the biggest cha...

Send us Fan Mail Mazarine Memon is a globally exhibited artist and founder of The Art Brewery. With over three decades of experience, she transforms creativity from a concept into a lived experience. Her unique approach, rooted in pareidolia—the art of finding meaning in abstraction—has captivated collectors and inspired leaders across the world. In this episode, she shares the myth she shattered...

Send us Fan Mail In this punchy episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with the former Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer at Calendly, who’s also a Board Member at TextExpander and Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital. With deep experience leading go-to-market teams, they share the one question every founder should be asking when hiring their first marketing leader — and the common mistake...

Send us Fan Mail Davide Viola isn’t just leading Canada’s largest health and wellness retail network—he’s helping business leaders scale with discipline and clarity. On this 60 Second Podcast, he shares the most common mistake scaling founders and execs make: lacking a structured management operating system. Davide breaks it down into three pillars—strategy, operations, and people—and explains how...