The Treble Victor Podcast

Gregory Burt, a leadership and executive coach, shares insights on his military background, transition to coaching, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. He discusses the challenges of leadership transition, the impact of coaching education, and the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Additionally, he highlights the relevance of military history in coaching and iden...

in this 44th Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting speaks to Dale Degagne, a B.C.- based member. Dale was featured in a podcast in late 2024 and in this pod he updates us on his Missing Middle Solutions and shares with us how we can use our registered savings accounts to invest in profitable real-estate develop...

In this 43rd Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, the podcast specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Theresa Sapara, a Toronto-based Member.  Theresa's post military career in mining came about not through a deep knowledge of geology, economics or process but by demonstrating and learning how to advertise the general leadership and organizational s...

In this 42nd Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Dave Vigor, a Vancouver-based Member. They cover how Dave and his business partner are helping AI-curious businesses and non-profits chart a path forward using AI to improve their business processes.  Far from an AI acolyte, Dave sometimes doesn't take...

In this episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor Group members and prospective members, we are taken on a discussion of a recent academic study using massive amounts of US Military data that shows the link between post-service thriving and regular exercise. While this is interesting regardless of the delivery mechanism it is useful to note that the entire main...

Another great conversation with Shelley Lamothe MMM CD reflecting on the one year update after transitioning from the military. This episode is a must-listen for anyone planning to leave the Service, as it provides real insight into the challenges and lessons learned during that critical first year. The transition can be tough-uncertainty, identity shifts, and career changes-but hearing someone el...

In this 39th Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Joel Kam, an Ontario-based Member. From Joel's role in the military, he's now training and consulting on organizational analysis, performance measurement, and action planning (OPP) to strengthen businesses with the same level of preparement as in the m...

In this 38th Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting speaks to Dale Degagne, an B.C.- based member.     Dale has been in the Housing Market game for over 20 years, with a background in small multi-family renovations, new home construction, Project Management and Development. Using the essential tools learned from...

In this 37th Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Scott Moore, an Ontario-based Member. Scott has over 40 years of senior management experience in sports broadcast, media and sponsorship sales, including time with CBC, Rogers Media and Uninterrupted Canada. His Current role as the CEO of Invictus Game...

In this 36th Episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Jeff Donaldson, an Ontario-based Member. Jeff Donaldson has a PhD in Public Policy & Emergency Preparedness, which he has used to teach Disaster Preparedness through his website Preparedness Labs Incorporated. Please Check out Jeff's Website at htt...

In this 35th episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Corey Shelson, an Ontario-based Member. Corey Shelson is the Co-Founder of Appello, a fields operations management company who looks to transform field operations through digital innovation, creating safer and more productive work environments. In this...

In this 34th episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Steve Zago, an Ontario-based Member. Steve Zago is the CEO of Lost Aviators Coffee Company, a coffee roasting company he started in 2020 and now has multiple locations in North America. In this episode, Steve discusses his career as a Pilot, how the 20...

In this 33nd episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Martin Vendrame, an Alberta-based member. Martin is the CEO of Dronebuzz, a Drone-specialized Broadcasting Company providing live aerial streaming services tailored for sports networks across Canada. Martin talks about the company's foundation, why Dro...

In this 32nd episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Josh Bowen, an Alberta-based member. Josh is the Vice President of Organizational Excellence at Rubicon. Rupert and Josh talk about Team Rubicon's newest fundraiser, how much money is needed, and where that money is going! Team Rubicon's Website: https...

In this 31st episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Eric Choi, an Ontario-based member. Eric Talks about his journey through the CAF and his current goal of buying and operating multiple small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Please do reach Eric at ericchoi53@gmail.com to help him on his journey...

In this 30th episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, which is specifically for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Mark Gasparotto, an Ontario-based member. Mark talks about creating the book "Clearing the Way: Combat Engineers in Kandahar" and gives an in-depth look at the realities of 23 Field Squadron, who served with the 1st Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group...

In this 29th episode of the Treble Victor podcast, which is especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Marcel Gagnier, Mario Morel, and Roger  Vandomme, who are involved with AI in a multitude of ways, and showcases the different perspectives of how AI can be used in our lives in business. Please reach out to Marcel, Mario or Roger for specific advice on...

In this 27th episode of the Treble Victor podcast, which is especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Adam Bender, an B.C.-based member who is asking for assistance on launching a brand new product. He talks about how the blazing Iraqi desert led to his new invention, getting over the fear of sending out the product, and his goal to get help from members...

In this 28 th  episode of the Treble Victor podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Kenny Panza, a member of our BC Chapter, based in Victoria.   Kenny talked about the experiences and realities of being a minority in the Canadian military. He talks about his arrival into the military lifestyle, what he learnt from his experiences,...

In this 26th episode of the Treble Victor podcast, which is especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Shelley Lamothe,  who recently made the shift from the military into civy life. She talks about finding her true path with the help of mentors, the importance of being patient during the transition process, and why everyone should create a back up plan f...

In this 25th episode of the Treble Victor podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to Steve Gregory, an honorary member who is the consummate networker.   They talk about what networking is, what makes it effective and why it is an important skill to acquire and build on. You can watch the video that they refer to on YouTube at this li...

In this 24th episode of the Treble Victor podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to the hiring team at Invictus Games 2025.   In the conversation we learn about the very pro-veteran hiring approach and how they are working in a culture that will appeal to many people in their post-service careers. You can find out more about applying...

In this 23rd episode of the Treble Victor podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to BC Chapter member and Invictus Games participant, Nick Holyome.   In the conversation Nick tells us about his experience of participating in two consecutive Invictus Games (albeit one that was severely curtailed for reasons that you will discover). Yo...

In this 22nd episode of the Treble Victor podcast, the podcast especially for Treble Victor members and prospective members, Rupert Whiting talks to former journalist, CBC Anchor and National Treasure, Kevin Newman.   In the conversation Kevin clarifies what Team Rubicon are all about and how 3V members can get involved as well as why he, as a non-veteran, is so keen to support veterans.  And last...

In this episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, the podcast especially for the members and prospective members of the Treble Victor Group, we talk with member Beni Reydman, founder of JAM Digital Solutions Ltd ( https://www.jamdigitalsolutions.com ) and soon to be founder of our new Winnipeg Chapter. In the conversation we learn about some of his start-up journey, being in business with friends and...