Wired for Change

Trust isn’t just earned — it’s engineered. In this fifth installment of the Digital Transformation Dream Team series, host Amy Yee explores how cybersecurity, privacy, and systems thinking come together to build transformations people can believe in. Meet three essential archetypes: The Cyber Defender (Winston Churchill) — protecting systems and foresight under siege The Trust Guardian (George Orw...

Financial services is a global dependency. Payments, trading, and banking platforms are the backbone of modern economies — and adversaries know it. That’s why fraud, ransomware, DDoS, supply chain exploits, and even deepfakes are converging into systemic risks. In this special session, (note - may be easier to consume on video via Spotify and YouTube due to visuals) Amy Yee (Chief Digital Officer...

What happens when the lights go out? In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee sits down with Cheryl Biswas, Strategic Threat Intelligence Specialist , to explore the real-world impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure — from power grids and water supplies to hospitals and financial systems. Cheryl shares her personal journey into cybersecurity, sparked by the discovery of Stuxn...

The Hon. Sergio Marchi has lived a remarkable public life — from community activist and city councillor to federal cabinet minister and Canadian ambassador. Now, in his new book Pursuing a Public Life , he reflects on three decades in politics and diplomacy, and makes a call to action for a new generation of leaders. In this conversation with host Amy Yee on Wired for Change , Marchi shares candid...

Leadership drift is real — teams start aligned, but over time priorities shift, communication breaks down, and performance slips. In this episode, Amy Yee talks with Michelle Chambers about how leaders can recognize the signs of drift, rebuild alignment, and coach their teams back to high performance. Practical insights on: Change leadership vs. change management Spotting early warning signs of dr...

Cyber threats to critical infrastructure are no longer hypothetical — they’re already inside the walls. In this special SecureWorld session, Amy Yee (Chief Digital Transformation Officer at C3SA, Chief Digital Officer at Relevantz, and host of Wired for Change ) breaks down a practical Zero Trust roadmap designed for OT and ICS environments. With a unique comic-book “villain persona” framework, Am...

Logistics may be invisible to most of us, but it’s one of the biggest forces shaping our daily lives — and one of the largest sources of global emissions. In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee sits down with Richard Savoie , engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Adiona Tech , to explore how AI and advanced optimization are transforming deliveries, reducing costs, and driving sustainabili...

What does it really take to change — yourself, your team, or your organization? In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee speaks with Jill Reilly , author of the upcoming book The 10 Permissions , about why transformation begins with giving ourselves permission first. Drawing from three decades of global work — from South Africa’s transition to democracy to leading HIV/AIDS programs in Zi...

Ransomware is no longer just smash-and-grab — it’s a long game. Attackers are more persistent, better resourced, and increasingly using " Ransomware as a Service" to scale their impact. In this episode of Wired for Change , Amy Yee is joined by Greg Davison (Mimic) and Jarett Parent (C3SA) to explore why organizations must rethink how they defend critical systems. From closing the 20% detection ga...

OKRs and rigid performance targets are supposed to help teams focus — but too often, they push us toward short-term wins that chip away at our long-term vision. In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee talks with Radhika Dutt , author of Radical Product Thinking , about why conventional goal setting can unintentionally kill innovation and how to replace it with a more powerful approach:...

In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee explores what it really takes to keep transformation efforts on track when things get messy — because they always do. When priorities shift, trust falters, or unexpected disruptions hit, how do you build a team that can bend without breaking? Amy introduces three essential roles from her Digital Transformation Dream Team framework: 🔹 The Adaptive...

What does it take to lead transformation in one of the most complex, high-stakes environments in the public sector? In this episode of Wired for Change , Amy is joined by Derek Dobson, a veteran strategist and defence innovation leader, to explore how change really happens inside the Canadian defence sector. From his military background to his current work at the systems level, Derek offers a rare...

Mastering the Mental Game of Leading Change – with Jennifer Selby Long What separates high-performing leaders during transformation? According to executive coach Jennifer Selby Long, it's not just strategy or execution— it's mindset . In this episode of Wired For Change , we explore the human side of change leadership, drawing powerful lessons from performance psychology and the world of elite ath...

What does it really take to scale a company wisely? In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee sits down with tech industry veteran and former CEO Rich Napoli to explore the critical decisions leaders face at every stage of organizational growth. From deciding how much structure is too much (or too little), to knowing when a role—or a person—no longer fits, Rich brings decades of hard-won...

What do Julius Caesar, Walt Disney, and Nikola Tesla have in common? They each represent a timeless role in making complex systems actually work — especially when you're leading large-scale transformation or trying to unite tech and strategy. In this episode of the Digital Transformation Dream Team series, we explore three essential archetypes: 🏛 The Systems Orchestrator – Julius Caesar: Designed...

As AI and cybersecurity threats grow more complex, the talent pool in governance, risk, and compliance is shrinking. GRC expert Shruti Mukherjee joins host Amy Yee to explore why professionals are leaving, what’s at stake, and how we can build a risk-savvy culture before it’s too late.

What if innovation started not with faster technology, but with deeper values? In this special episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee takes you inside Carleton University’s Abilities Living Lab —a space where accessibility, community, and cutting-edge research converge to reimagine what innovation can be. Joined by lab director and biomedical engineering professor Dr. Adrian Chan (who also hap...

Karen Moore, founder of Sounding Board and adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law, joins Wired for Change to explore the rising complexity of compliance in a volatile global landscape. From sanctions and trade disruptions to nationalism and climate-driven instability, she unpacks the evolving risk environment facing today’s organizations. We discuss: Geopolitical upheaval and its im...

The Human Side of Change – Culture, Courage, and Connection Transformation Dream Team – Episode 2 What really drives change? It’s not just strategy or technology—it’s people. In this episode of Wired for Change , Amy Yee explores the human infrastructure behind successful transformation through three powerful archetypes: The Change Leader – Inspires belief and momentum (John F. Kennedy) The Change...

🎙️ Wrestling with Privacy – with Dr. Sophia Muller Why is privacy still so hard to implement—even when everyone agrees it matters? In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee sits down with privacy expert Dr. Sophia Muller to unpack the real-world challenges organizations face when trying to make privacy principles stick. From legacy systems to culture clashes and checkbox compliance, we ex...

Exploring AI, Adaptive Leadership, and the Power of Questions with Chris Shipley What does it take to lead through continuous change—when even the roadmap is evolving? In this episode of Wired for Change , I sit down with Chris Shipley, an accomplished author - most recently The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce - and seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience at the interse...

In this special on-site episode of Wired for Change, we join Dr. Matthew Bromwich and host Amy Yee at the National Health-Tech Innovation Conference in Vancouver to explore one of the biggest challenges in healthcare (and beyond):👉 Why do so many great ideas struggle to reach real-world impact? Dr. Bromwich shares powerful lessons from his journey as a physician-entrepreneur, highlighting:The “Va...

After years in the trenches of transformation work (and conversations with a great network!), our host Amy Yee has identified 16 pivotal roles that show up again and again on high-performing transformation teams and are essential for moving forward. And it’s not about titles. These are the mindsets , capabilities , and team dynamics that determine whether transformation efforts soar or stall. In t...

In this episode of Wired for Change , host Amy Yee sits down with Kelly Geyer , a global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) leader and change management expert, to explore one of the most urgent issues in tech today: AI bias . As artificial intelligence reshapes industries from healthcare to HR, the risks of reinforcing discrimination through biased data and poorly designed system...

In this episode, host Amy Yee sits down with Terri Griffith, Keith Beedie Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University, to unpack the “hidden skills gap” that’s limiting our ability to innovate, adapt, and scale—despite major technological investments.🔹 What is "system savviness" and why does it matter for the future of work?🔹 Why do 75% of innovation and transformation ef...