Affordable housing, Partnership, Advocacy
Building simple, decent, and affordable housing, Stewart Hardacre, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada, discusses how they empower change and break the cycle of poverty. Defining the housing need in Canada, he traces the application and selection process as well as the Habitat for Humanity Canada funding. As they offer a ‘hand up’ to hundreds of Canadians across the country, Stewart Hardacre explains how the real magic is what happens after the ‘Habitat’ experience.
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Art, Community, Learning
From the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), CEO, Matthew Teitelbaum joins us as he discusses curating and collecting. Revealing community responsibilities of the AGO, he defines the role of curator and what lead him to the AGO. Matthew Teitelbaum shares the challenges and inspiration of the AGO Transformation process and how it came about. Gaining first-hand insight into the newest addition of the AGO, The Weston Family Learning Centre, Matthew Teitelbaum discusses it’s integration into the AGO.
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Redevelopment, Sustainability, Innovation
With 2000 acres of redevelopment, Waterfrontoronto leads the way in revitalization. John Campbell, President and CEO of Waterfrontoronto, talks about the balance between commercial, residential, and public use – and staying true to the vision. “We crafted a plan with public input in mind,” says Campbell as he goes through the various waterfront sections under current and future development. Looking at the urban plans that have been completed and are yet to come, he reviews the current state and how he plans to bring people back to the waterfront by building a community instead of developing real estate.
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Hotel Management and Development
Attitude is paramount. At least it is in the hotel business. Anne Larcade, President & CEO of Sequel Hotels & Resorts, defines the challenging role she plays in hotel management and development. Sharing lessons learned from her 25 years in the industry, she reveals Sequel’s winning strategy of Sequel Hotel’s unique guest centric structure. Defining the challenges of Canadian tourism, she shares her views on guest expectations and intuitive service. Anne Larcade discusses hotel revenue streams, mystery shopping, and the landmark Gladstone Hotel. Learn how to reinforce examples of amazing service. Learn how to motivate and keep younger staff. And learn what ‘management’ means in the hotel industry.
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Services, Shelter, Support
As CEO or YWCA Canada, Paulette Senior offers a unique perspective on the gains women have made across the country. Tracing through the 140 year history of this rooted organization, she talks about the organizations need to be relevant in women’s lives, now and in the future. Launching into a riveting discussion on current advocacy work, Paulette Senior brings up several YWCA Canada points of focus such as housing, and equal pay. Discussing policy development, programs and services, we take a closer look at the YWCA and what is being offered across the country. Focusing on their annual Rose Campaign, Paulette Senior talks about the necessity for educating the public on violence against women and how they use the campaign to bring both awareness and education to the forefront. Learn about the YWCA Canada app and what it has to offer. Learn what they are doing for women in leadership. And learn why YWCA Canada really is, as their motto says, a turning point for women.
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Public Benefit Initiatives
Creating an opportunity for collaboration, the Centre for Social Innovation’s founder and Executive Director, Tonya Surman, talks about how they came to be and what they do. Offering offices, desks, and collaboration, the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) opened its doors in 2004 and hasn’t looked back. Naming several collaborators in the process of CSI’s growth, Tonya Surman reveals the challenges along the way and how she overcame them. She talks about the process of creating the Community Bond and the purchase of their new permanent home at 720 Bathurst Street. Opening a third location in Regent Park, Tonya Surman discusses the growth of CSI, their direction, and how we all can be Agents of Change.
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Publishing, B2B, Media
What’s the difference between a good magazine and an exceptional one? Ask Ellen Kral, CEO of Kenilworth Media. As one of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs 2010 by PROFIT magazine, she offers insight into the realm of successful trade and association publishing. Profiling several of Kenilworth’s publications, Ellen Kral discusses the delicate balance between content and advertising. Revealing industry challenges and how she’s overcome them, she talks about Kenilworth’s competitive strategy and plans for growth.
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Founder, Fitness, Philanthropy
Overcoming the odds, David Patchell-Evans founder and owner of Goodlife Fitness, discusses how he entered the business of fitness. Now with over 300 clubs across Canada and counting, he talks memberships, motivation and the health of Goodlife Fitness. Talking about his book ‘The Real Sexy, Smart and Strong’, David Patchell-Evans reveals the strategy behind the book and why its impact is timeless.
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Information, Diagnosis, Treatment
By 2030, Canada will spend 80% of provincial budgets on healthcare. Coming from a strong history in the investment industry, Dianne Carmichael, President of Best Doctors Canada, shares her motivation for becoming a healthcare advocate. Applying her business acumen to the healthcare industry, she describes the political hurdles and other obstacles the system has to overcome. Looking at best practices, service gaps, practitioner compensation, and access to service, Dianne Carmichael paints a detailed picture of Canadian healthcare. Introducing Best Doctors, Dianne Carmichael defines its function in Canada and outlines the process while highlighting several success stories along the way.
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Connection, Engagement, Celebration
How are you contributing to the strength of Canada? Gillian Hewitt Smith, Executive Director and CEO of the Institute of Canadian Citizenship (ICC), discusses Canada, its newest citizens and what the ICC is doing to bring them together. With a broad portfolio in community leadership, Gillian Hewitt Smith shares the value of volunteering and what she gets out of giving – listing several volunteer resources along the way. Defining the role of ICC she talks about the community citizenship ceremonies and how they have impacted her personally.
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Psychosis, Diagnosis, Breakthroughs
Working towards a better quality of life. Dr. Paul Garfinkel, former CEO & President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), talks about the progress within the mental health community and what his role has been. Tracing his progressive positions throughout his career, Dr. Paul Garfinkel reviews the development of CAMH and the adding of “addiction” to mental health. As he defines the term ‘psychotic’, Dr. Paul Garfinkel discusses the challenges in a diagnosis and the roles are various mental health professionals.
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Developing Excellence in Associations
As President and CEO of the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Michael Anderson has been developing excellence in associations for over a decade. Revealing challenges and opportunities, he talks about the CSAE, how it’s changed and where it’s heading. Including professional and trade associations, Michael Anderson looks at board, staff and member perspectives. He talks about association innovation, governance, and expectation as well as the role of the volunteer. Learn how to engage members. Learn how to develop priorities. And learn how the CSAE can help.
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Liberating Marginalized Youth
74.3 percent of adult prisoners were adult offenders. Battling this statistic is Frederick Dryden, Executive Director of Liberty for Youth and Top 40 Under 40 winner. Targeting marginalized, at-risk youth, he defines several of the Liberty for Youth programs and how these programs provide life-saving skills and necessary support.
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Championing Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs
She’s in the business of entrepreneurship. Vivian Prokop, the CEO of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), shares the secret to their 94 percent success rate. Defining the parameters of the successful program, she traces the process of a CYBF entrepreneur applicant and outlines the stepping-stones to their destined success.
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Social Media & Web Strategist
In response to viewer demand, Randall Craig, the usual host of Professionally Speaking TV, steps in as a featured guest in this episode. As a best-selling author, and sought after consultant in the field of social media and web strategy, he shares several best practices on how to successfully bind online activities to a business strategy.
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Style, Design, Technology
Since 1875, Bulova’s single-category company has maintained their business and reputation of excellence. President of Bulova Canada, Steve Taylor, discusses patents, manufacturing, and the evolving technology of time keeping.
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Innovative, Competitive, Collaborative
With 100,000 students and 10 campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca College is a major player in the arena of post secondary education. David Agnew, President of Seneca College, discusses the evolution of college and how the face of higher education is changing. Helping navigate the various degrees, certificates, and diplomas being offered by today’s educational institutions, he reviews the competitive landscape,– and how Seneca is playing a leading role.
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Caterer, Cookbook Author, Nutritional Consultant
Sixty-eight percent of Canadians are obese with one in four children contributing to this statistic. In comes Rose Reisman, health and nutrition expert, with seventeen cookbooks and several healthy ventures to inspire Canadians to change the way they eat. Breaking down food groups, she offers tips and strategies for healthy eating.
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The Business of Retail
Touching millions of Canadians across the country, Diane Brisbois, the President & CEO of the Retail Council of Canada (RCC), defines the role of the RCC and its many functions. Taking front line action in advocacy, policy development, research, and training, Diane Brisbois shares details on recent lobbying efforts and the merchant response. Revealing benchmarks and evaluations and recent successes, she talks about the RCC’s foray into education with www.retaileducation.ca. Discussing cross-border shopping, online retailers and American retailers entering the Canadian space, find out what retailers are doing to be competitive. Learn what the three biggest contributors are to the cost differences in Canada and the USA. And learn what the upcoming challenges are in the retail space.
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Chief Bargains Officer
Who doesn’t love a bargain? President and Chief Bargains Officer of The Bargains Group, Jody Steinhauer talks about the wholesale industry and the development of retail discount in Canada. Discussing the apparel industry, major chains, and the coming of American retail into Canada, Jody Steinhauer offers insight into the business of merchandise in North America.
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Strategic Plans, Cascading Actions
How far ahead do you plan? Dobri Stojsic, Senior partner at the Strategic Planning Group, and former senior executive at the Bank of Montreal, talks about strategic planning and the necessary actions that should be taken.
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Former President of Nestle Canada
In over 500 countries, with over 250,000 employees – that’s Nestle. Former President of Nestle Canada, Bob Leonidas shares inspiration from his 27-year career with Nestle. Discussing global and local brands, he talks about the sale of Laura Secord and the stories of other Canadian brands such as Smarties, Kit Kat and Coffee Crisp.
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The Healthy CEO
If you’re a major resource to your company, how much time do you spend keeping that resource healthy? One of the top 100 physicians this century, and author of The Healthy CEO, Dr. Larry Olhauser discusses the impact of balancing physical, financial and relational wellness. With a focus on Executives and CEO’s, Dr. Larry Olhauser encourages a business plan on their health and wellness. With the requirement of 150 minutes of activity per week, he offers tips on how to find those minutes, and what to do with them.
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The Business of 'Green' Power
It makes sense to invest in cleaner forms of energy, but what is the business of ‘Green’ power? President of Bullfrog Power, Tom Heintzman helps define what “green” power is and why a mortgage on the environment isn’t what we want to leave behind. Sharing how Bullfrog Power began, their successes and their challenges, Tom Heintzman explains why most people don’t play a role in decisions relating to energy and why educating consumers is a priority. From Wind Turbines and Solar Thermal Deployment to ‘Green’ Natural Gas and Biodiesel, he talks about the new developments being proposed and how the eco-logo can help consumers make smarter choices.
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Former President of McDonald's Canada
From burger flipper to CEO, Bill Johnson, former President of McDonald’s Canada, traces his climb up the ladder. Now a coveted speaker at IVEY School of Business, he shares his ‘no cash registers in the boardroom’ philosophy. Revealing trials and lessons learned, Bill Johnson talks about developing the business in Mexico, building a new supply chain, and the international aspect of McDonald’s.
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Theatre, Investment, Philanthropy
Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Aubrey Dan, from DanCap Group of Companies, talks about his investment business, his theatre line-up and his 20 million dollars in charitable donations. Sharing lessons from his beginnings, he discusses exit strategies, investment tactics, and good business criteria.
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Tobacco, Public Policy, Legislation
“The tobacco fight is trench warfare”, says Gar Mahood, Executive Director of the Non-Smokers Rights Association and recipient of the Order of Canada. Countering the tobacco industry’s ‘denormalization’ strategy, Gar Mahood sheds light upon the tobacco epidemic in Canada. Playing a lead role in public policy strategy, he discusses the impact on Canada, and the position of provincial and federal governments.
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Founder of College Pro Painters
College Pro Painters founder, Greig Clark talks franchises, venture capitalism, and advisory boards and how the success in each area is all about getting the right people. As he traces his career back to starting the popular franchise College Pro Painters, he talks about the learning curve of building the business and how he knew it was time to leave. 15 years after entering the arena of venture capitalism, Grieg Clark discusses what he learned: evaluating the players, analyzing the financial proposal, and indicators of success or failure. Offering tips on how investees and entrepreneurs work with a venture capitalist, he explains the importance of continuous process improvement.
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Hunger, Poverty, Social Assistance
’39% of adults go hungry at least once a week,’ states The Daily Bread Food Bank’s Annual Poverty Report. Join Gail Nyberg, Executive Director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, in discussing the issues of hunger and poverty in Toronto. Helping to define the food bank visitor, she talks about the diversity of clients, needs and services that are being met through the Daily Bread, and why it’s not just a food bank.
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CEO of Tilly Endurables
CEO of Tilley Endurables, Mary-Coleen (MC) Shanahan, shares the lessons learned from early opportunities. She discusses her transition from service to product, entering a family-run business, and the challenges of being competitive in an international market. Learn about the adventure of a Tilley purchase. MC Shanahan displays a wide range of products from the original Tilley hat that has gained so much fame to their newest member –the Intrepid Bag.
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Fundraising and Major Gifts
She still wants to change the world. Carol Seidman, former CEO of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Fundraising Consultant, is passionate about doing good in the world. From fundraising techniques to donor stewarding, Carol Seidman discusses corporate and individual giving in the charity business today. She compares the governance between profit corporations and not-for-profits discussing what makes them so similar, including the controversial CEO salaries.
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Children's Mental Health
One in five children have a diagnosable mental illness. This is one of the statistics that Peter Moore, Executive Director of the Kinark Child and Family Services, mentions. Established in 1916 and treating 10,000 cases a year, Kinark is the largest mental health agency in Ontario. Working to defeat the stigma and shame associated with it, Peter Moore discusses the role parents, and the community plays in a child’s well being. He describes some of the centers, programs and services offered through Kinark, such as Autism Services, Youth Justice services, and Therapeutic recreation. Peter Moore also talks about their recent initiative to reach out to remote, northern communities and the complexities involved with that initiative.
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Operational Success
With a clear focus on operational success, Michael Stanleigh, CEO of Business Improvement Architects, explains what this encompasses and how it reaches into the very foundation of all organizations. Tracing his corporate career as a senior executive at Coles Books to the strategy of his own business, he talks about how professional speaking and presenting wove into his career. Discussing change management, Michael Stanleigh reveals the Rapid Change Process in stories of success and growth, and the development of the Project Management Office.
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Publishing, eBooks, Textbooks
From hard cover to downloadable. Pat Ferrier, publishing industry veteran and President of McGraw-Hill Ryerson – Higher Ed. Division, is in the business of developing intellectual property. In tune with the post-secondary market and its changing needs, Pat Ferrier discusses combined print and digital solutions and their increasing popularity and effectiveness. He shares the process of publishing a textbook and the agents that make it happen.
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Former Vice Chair of KPMG
How do you manage an organization by slogan? Ask Bob Coffey, Management Consultant and Coach. As previous Vice Chair of KPMG, past Vice President of Geneva Merger and Acquisition Services of Canada and various other senior positions, his experience spans decades. Journeying through his illustrious career he touches on what he learned from his coaches, and how he became ‘The Coach’ back in 1976.
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Personal Branding
What does your first impression really say about you? Do you think you can do better? Widely recognized as an authority on image, Personal Branding Coach Roz Usheroff shares tips and techniques on how to make those first four minutes count. How do you package yourself? How do you take charge of your image? Roz shares ideas on everything from dress and body language to attitude and personality.
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Cooper Sports, Alive and Well
How they buy, and how we sell. Innovative retailer and marketer, Donald Cooper from Cooper Sports and Alive and Well, talks about creating an extraordinary customer experience. Having worked with forty different industries around the world, Donald Cooper shares his triumphs, influences, and challenges in business.
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Jeff MacInnis
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Diane Craig
Barbara Hall
Randall Craig
Rose Reisman
Alan Borovoy
Steve Paikin