The Leadership Standard

On this episode of Signature Leadership , Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with communication expert, bestselling author, and body language authority Mark Bowden to explore one of leadership's biggest questions: What happens to trust, influence, and human connection in a world increasingly shaped by AI? Mark explains why the future of leadership depends less on technology itself and more on our abi...

On this episode of Signature Leadership with Jamie Mason Cohen, negotiation expert and bestselling author Fotini Iconomopoulos delivers a practical and eye-opening conversation about communication, fear, and the hidden dynamics behind the conversations leaders struggle to have. Known globally for her work in negotiation and persuasion, Fotini challenges the outdated belief that negotiation is abou...

On this episode of Signature Leadership with Jamie Mason Cohen , Dr. Liane Davey delivers a powerful reframe on what’s really driving burnout, overwhelm, and underperformance inside today’s teams—and it’s not what most leaders think. While many organizations continue to focus on reducing workload, Dr. Davey reveals a deeper issue: thought load — the invisible combination of cognitive overload, emo...

On this episode of The Leadership Standard, Bob Anderson delivers a profound and future-focused conversation about evolution, awareness, and what leadership must become in a world that no longer offers clear answers. As the founder of The Leadership Circle and a pioneer in leadership development for over three decades, Bob has helped leaders uncover the hidden systems that drive how they think and...

On this episode of The Leadership Standard, Ron Tite delivers a compelling and timely conversation about clarity, conviction, and what it really means to build a business that stands for something. As the founder of Church + State Marketing Agency and Globe & Mail bestselling author of The Purpose of Purpose , Ron has advised some of the most recognized brands in the country. But this discussi...

On this episode of The Leadership Standard, Leland Vittert shares a powerful story of resilience, mentorship, and becoming strong in a world that doesn’t always make room for difference. Diagnosed with autism as a child, Leland was relentlessly bullied, underestimated, and told—explicitly—that he didn’t fit. What followed was not a neat success story, but years of difficulty shaped by an extraordi...

On this episode of the Leadership Standard, Jamie welcomes Dr. Preet Banerjee: neuroscientist, and one of Canada’s most compelling and respected voices on money and decision-making for a powerful, fast-moving conversation that every Canadian small-to-mid-size business leader needs to hear. Dr. Banerjee breaks down why 95% of AI projects fail, how employees are secretly using shadow AI tools to sta...

On this episode of the Leadership Standard, Amanda Lindhout shares her profound journey of resilience and recovery.  Amanda was kidnapped at gunpoint in Somalia and held hostage for 460 days. That experience, and the PTSD which followed, set into motion her healing, growth and transformation. Today, her fresh perspective on navigating challenges inspires audiences around the world to look for what...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard, host Jamie Mason Cohen interviews Michele Romanow, renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Dragon on Dragons' Den. They discuss the importance of speed over perfection in business, the lessons learned from childhood, and the shift from perfectionism to execution. Michele shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her experiences with failure, t...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard, Jamie Mason Cohen, Scott Osmond, and Marshall Goldsmith discuss the importance of self-promotion for coaches, the lessons learned from early coaching experiences, and the traits that make effective coaches. They delve into the concept of 'feedforward' as a positive approach to feedback, the impact of AI on coaching, and the growing need for human...

This popular episode of The Leadership Standard featuring Simon Lancaster is back, with refreshed audio and timeless insights into the art of leadership communication. Simon Lancaster is one of the world’s top speechwriters, trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs and political leaders alike. In this conversation with host and leadership expert Jamie Mason Cohen, Simon breaks down the ancient art of persuasio...

This standout episode of The Leadership Standard featuring Dr. Beau Lotto was one of our most talked-about conversations—and for good reason. We’ve remastered and re-released it so you can experience it again (or for the first time) with improved audio and timeless insights. Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and world-renowned expert in perception whose research reveals how we see the world not as it...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard, host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with two powerhouse leaders at the forefront of a national movement: Lara Murphy, CEO of Calgary Wild FC and founder of Ryan Murphy Construction, and Deanna Zumwalt, Executive Chair of Calgary Wild FC and business executive with a bold vision for equity in sport. Together, they’re helping lead Calgary Wild FC, part of the...

In this episode of  The Leadership Standard , host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Michael Bungay Stanier—bestselling author, Rhodes Scholar, and founder of  Box of Crayons —to explore how better conversations can transform leadership and workplace relationships.   With global recognition for his work on curiosity-led leadership, Michael shares practical strategies from his latest book,  How to W...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard , host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Farah and Martin Perelmuter, co-founders of Speakers Spotlight , to explore the power of leadership, partnership, and thought leadership in today’s fast-changing world. With over 25 years of experience working with the world’s top speakers, business visionaries, and changemakers, they share insights on what it takes...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard , host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Scott Moore , CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 . With over 40 years of experience in sports media and leadership—including serving as President of Sportsnet, CEO of Uninterrupted Canada , and overseeing major broadcast deals like the $5.2 billion NHL rights agreement —Scott has been at the forefront...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard, host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with the brilliant Tamsen Webster—message designer, TEDx strategist, and author of Say What They Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. Get ready to discover the transformative power of creating meaningful, lasting change in your organization and personal life as Tamsen shares: -How her unconventional upbringin...

Host Jamie Mason Cohen kicks off Season 5 of The Leadership Standard with marketing visionary Seth Godin. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring conversation! Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, A teacher. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 21 best-selling books, including The Dip , Linchpin , Purple Cow , Tribes , and What To D...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard , host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Chip Conley, a disruptor in the hospitality industry and a New York Times bestselling author. Chip shares his inspiring journey, from founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality at 26 to helping transform Airbnb into the world’s leading hospitality brand. Now, as the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, Chip explores the int...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard , hosted by TEC Canada speaker and leadership expert Jamie Mason Cohen, we’re joined by the renowned Dorie Clark—recognized as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and named the #1 Communication Coach globally by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game , E...

In this episode of TEC Canada's The Leadership Standard Podcast, hosted by Jamie Mason Cohen, we delve into the fascinating world of nonverbal communication with Mark Bowden, a globally recognized authority on body language and bestselling author. Renowned for his innovative GesturePlane™ system, Mark empowers individuals and teams to harness the immense power of body language to enhance credi...

In this episode of TEC Canada's The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell interviews Wilson Acton, a serial entrepreneur and 4x tech start-up founder. With extensive experience in M&A, capital markets, venture building, and agriculture, Wilson has played a pivotal role in building and assisting a wide range of businesses at various stages, including strategic acquisitions and comp...

In this episode, Jamie sits down with Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, a renowned forensic accountant, Professor at DePaul University, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Dr. Pope specializes in analyzing white-collar corporate crime. Tune in to discover how to equip your organization against potential fraud and the essential training Kelly recommends. You'll also learn about the three different type...

In this episode, host Jamie Mason Cohen welcomes Don Yaeger, an acclaimed keynote speaker and corporate storyteller, to The Leadership Standard Podcast. Don's own podcast, @corporatecompetitorpodcast earned recognition among America's top 50 podcasts in 2020. During the conversation, Don attributes his storytelling ability to his preacher father's influence and his own decades-long stu...

Tune in to the latest episode of the Leadership Standard podcast, where host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Ron Tite, an award-winning advertising writer and creative director for globally renowned brands like Air France, Evian, Hershey, and Microsoft. Ron's entrepreneurial journey began as a camp counsellor at 17, broadening his perspectives through diverse cultural experiences. Transitioni...