The Splitting Atoms Podcast

What if our ability to embrace change became one of our greatest strengths? Throughout our lives, change introduces us to unfamiliar circumstances. While those experiences can be uncomfortable, they can also help us develop the confidence to approach new opportunities with greater optimism. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Monifa Miller reflects on a life shaped by change, from gro...

What allows us to keep moving forward when the path doesn’t unfold exactly as planned? In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast, Mark Arnone reflects on a career shaped by experiences that rarely came without a challenge attached—from the early decisions that set him on his path to taking on increasingly complex work across Canada’s nuclear industry. Throughout the conversation, one idea con...

What does it mean to build a career around serving others? In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Carl Marcotte reflects on the role service has played throughout his life and career, and how that mindset has shaped the way he approaches leadership. For Carl, serving is more than helping when asked. It is an approach to how we work with people, how we use the experience we’ve gained, and...

What keeps us learning, growing, and moving forward after decades in an industry? In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Pat Dalzell reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, experience, and a willingness to keep asking questions. The conversation explores the perspective that comes from a long career, the importance of remaining open to new ideas, and what we can learn when we take the...

How does the way we learn change as we move through different stages of our lives and careers? Early lessons create a foundation. As our careers begin, learning becomes increasingly focused on developing our own capabilities and understanding who we want to become professionally. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Justin Gray reflects on how that relationship with learning continues...

Sometimes, the first person we have to make room for is ourselves. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Catherine O'Hagan reflects on the courage it takes to find your voice, recognize the value you bring, and create space for yourself in places where that hasn't always felt easy. Through her own experiences, Cathy has learned that making space for yourself can become the fou...

History gives us perspective. The future asks us to build on it. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , host Caitlin Stone sits down with John MacQuarrie, President of Commercial Operations at BWXT, for a conversation about embracing change while honouring the experiences that brought us here. As a leader within one of Canada's most established nuclear organizations, John reflects o...

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect opportunity and start saying yes to the ones already in front of you? Throughout our careers, there are moments that ask us to trust our instincts, embrace uncertainty, and step into experiences we never expected. More often than not, those are the moments that shape who we become. In this episode, host Caitlin Stone is joined by Dorian Charette o...

Leadership doesn't begin the day we're asked to lead others. It begins much earlier, in the quiet moments where we learn to trust ourselves, embrace change, and grow into the people we're meant to become. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast , Lorraine Needham reflects on the lifelong journey of self-leadership. From navigating the expectations placed on women throughout t...

Some leaders command attention. Others earn it over time. In this episode of The Splitting Atoms Podcast, host Caitlin Stone sits down with Andy Forsythe, Vice President of Business Development with the Millwrights, to explore a career built on consistency, discipline, and a willingness to step forward when it mattered most. From martial arts and policing to nuclear operations, major refurbishment...

What does it actually take to be the first—and to keep showing up as yourself while you do it? In my upcoming conversation with Tracy Primeau, Owner and Chief Consultant of Agile Bear Consulting, we explore that through a career shaped by stepping forward, even when the path wasn’t clearly defined. Tracy is someone who has built her reputation on authenticity, conviction, and a willingness to lead...

How do the relationships in our lives shape the direction of our careers? In this conversation with Rachna Clavero, President and CEO of Conexus, that question sits at the centre of her story. From a childhood community that helped her rebuild confidence after experiencing racism, to the influence of her father, her husband, and the mentors who saw potential in her early on, Rachna’s journey makes...

What does it actually look like to lead with empathy while still making clear, strategic decisions? In this conversation with Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute, that balance sits at the centre of her story. From early lessons in confidence and self-acceptance, to the influence of competitive sports, to pivotal career moments where emotion and strategy were bo...

What does it look like to align your actions with your values—and to stay true to that, even when it isn’t the easiest path forward? In this conversation with Darryl Spector, President of Promation, that question sits at the centre of his approach to leadership. Through his experiences, Darryl reflects on what it means to lead in a way that is consistent, intentional, and grounded in what you beli...

In this chapter, host Caitlin Stone delves into the Native Bat Conservation Program, a collaboration between the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo. This initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of the challenges and threats facing native bat species in South Bruce Peninsula and to bolster conservation efforts to support these species. Conservation is a collective effort...

In this chapter, we discuss Canada's plan for safely and securely storing used fuel for today and tomorrow, as well as the relationships and exploratory work that goes into selecting communities to host our waste management facilities. Thank you to Laurie Swami, The Nuclear Waste Management Organization, and our chapter partners, PCL Nuclear. 

In Chapter One, we look at the overall state of nuclear within Canada. Our nation has always been a leader within the industry, and continues to lead the way into the future. We discuss how nuclear is delivering much needed consistent, cleaner, and affordable energy. We also look to new technologies that will allow nuclear to serve communities across the country, making clean, affordable, and cons...