• Leadership & Organizational Mental Health Strategy w/ Stacey Adelman
    2025/05/06
    In this episode, Munir Haque’s guest is Stacey Adelman, an organizational psychologist and mental‑health advocate whose work reframes resilience and vulnerability in leadership. She joins the show to explore the hidden costs of “surviving” in high‑stakes roles—from the panic that strikes before every presentation to the isolating myth of “bouncing back.” Stacey reveals why traditional resilience advice can leave leaders feeling alone, and how simple acts of recognition can spark genuine connection and adaptive change.Stacey Adelman describes how executives often feel they must “be strong all the time,” even under pressure. She challenges the notion of resilience as a return to “normal,” reframing it instead as ongoing adaptation and growth. Stacy highlights the critical role of psychological safety.About Stacey Adelman:Stacey Adelman is an organizational psychologist who consults with boards and executive teams on mental‑health strategies and culture change. She developed the “Rose Call” recognition strategy to foster connection and well‑being in high‑pressure environments. Her research and practice focus on reframing resilience as adaptive growth rather than mere recovery, and she speaks widely on leadership vulnerability and psychological safety.•••Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Stacy Adelman: Website: https://joshuatreelearning.com/meet-stacey/Linkedin: (linkedin.com/in/stacey-adelman-31539288) to learn about her programs.Podcast Production:Recording: PushySix Studios •••Transcript:You know, when we think of resilience, and how do people, you know, work through or, you know, difficult things in their lives, you will often hear the term bounce back, right? How do we bounce back or how do we push through, for example, and I don't always see resilience as that. I think that's a bit of a myth. I think we need to look at it more in terms of adaptation and change, rather than bouncing back toto the way things were.(...)I'm your host, Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms where decisions shape the world around us.(...) We'llguest today is Stacey Adelman,(...)a registered psychologist and expert in mental health and education with a master's in education and special education and intensive experience in both clinical and school settings. Stacey has spent her career supporting individuals across all ages, helping leaders, employees, and students navigate psychological challenges.(...)She has worked as a teacher, mentor, and coach, and her expertise spans psycho, psycho-educational assessment, counseling, and organizational mental health strategies.(...)Stacey is passionate about breaking the stigma about mental health, particularly in leadership and corporate settings. And she brings a wealth of knowledge to how organizations can better support their people.(...)Stacey, welcome to the boardroom one eight podcast.Good morning. Thank you so much for having me.Well, thanks for, thanks for making the time to be with us today. I know that one of our mutual connections, Subi had reached out and she's a supporter of the podcast and highly recommended that I, that I reach out to you and, and set up a, set up an interview with you. And I'm glad that, glad that we had the opportunity, we have the opportunity to do this.(...)Yeah. That's, it's great to connect with you. And she's spoken very highly of you as well, in the near.That's good.(...) I paid her well.Yeah.(...)Anyway, so we're here to talk a little bit about mental health and I, you know, admittedly I probably fall into that category of somebody who has never been overly comfortable talking about it. I find, I find now that my, my, my children are getting older, that it is something that is talked about a lot more. Yes. And, and you say, you know, when you're, when you're dealing with, with your kids as the age, you see it more, you know, from their perspective, or from your perspective as a parent.(...)And, you know, I've, I've been in organizations and, and had had to deal with, with staff that had, you know, whether, whether it's, you know, kind of mental health issues or other personal health issues, you see, I saw over time that, you know, it became something more talked about.(...)And, you know, as it is, as it is becoming a kind of less, less taboo and acceptable,(...) you have to talk about these in business settings.(...)But, you know, from your perspective, how have you seen it change over the last, you know, decade or so?(...) Oh, I would agree with you. I, I think this younger generation is light years ahead of us. And I get really excited when I talk with youth, because they have so much ...
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  • Executive Development Matters w/ ActionEdge (AEX)
    2025/04/22
    In this episode, host Munir Haque’s guests are members of the ActionEdge team who work in ActionEdge Business Development, ActionEdge Executive Development, and ActionEdge Coach. Munir talks with managing partners Kevin Simpson and Jarrod Stanton about the origins of ActionEdge and the passions they instill into the business. He speaks with Cory Dyrland, Ester Pike, Kris Segmeth, and Bertha Taylor to learn more about each of them, what they bring to their roles, and what clients can anticipate with ActionEdgeJarrod and Kevin talk about their working history together and highlight the culture and values that make ActionEdge the powerhouse company that it is. Jarrod shares stories of his aunt, who really inspired and inducted him into the world of coaching, and Kevin highlights not only the valuable structure of the coaching but also the honesty that drives real results. Cory tells Munir details of his journey from being an ActionEdge client to becoming one of their coaches. Ester explains how her business psychology background informs her work and how key action takeaways form the foundation of client success. Kris discusses her work history, the variety of clients she has worked with, and how she defines success through the ActionEdge lens. Bertha shares how her roles, including quality control and quality assurance, help contribute to the ActionEdge difference and what she learns in client follow-ups. This episode shines a light on why ActionEdge is such a powerful business and how the individual team members contribute to the company's quality and visible positive changes for clients.About Action Edge: Kevin Simpson: Managing PartnerKevin Simpson is an award-winning coach and professional presenter with the #1 business coaching firm in the world – ActionCoach and is ranked globally in the top 50 list of best business coaches.Jarrod Stanton: Managing PartnerJarrod is the co-founder and managing partner of Canada’s number one performing business coaching firm, and has been coaching, presenting, facilitating, and training business leaders, executives, and owners for 14 years. Cory Dyrland, SCMP: Executive Business CoachEster Pike: MSc.Occ.Psy, GMBPsS, Executive Business Coach, Organizational Psychology and Psychometric Assessments Lead | Senior FacilitatorKris Sigmeth: Executive Business Coach, Performance Catalyst and FacilitatorBertha Taylor: CODA, Director of Client Results—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact ActionEdge: ActionEdge Business Coaching: ActionEdgeBusinessCoaching.comActionEdge Executive Development: AEEDnow.com—TranscriptEster Pike: [00:00:01] The higher up that you get in a lot of these corporate organizations, or larger entities, the harder it is to have somebody there in your corner that you can bounce ideas off of, that you can have some form of feedback with, and somebody who can look at you from that external perspective and provide you their experience and their perspective on how you're doing. So that is the one area of business psychology where, individually, it assists.Munir Haque: [00:00:33] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host, Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:53] Hello everybody, today I thought we'd do something a little bit different on the podcast. I wanted to turn the tables and talk a little bit more about Action Edge business coaching, Action Edge Executive Development. They are the sponsors of this, and I want to tell you a little bit more about my team, the people I associate with that are responsible for bringing this podcast to you. Right now I have with me the, I think your terms are, managing partners and owners of Action Edge Executive. Jarrod Stanton is with me, and Kevin Simpson. Welcome to the podcast, gents. I'm a little bit light on the history of the company, so I thought I'd have you guys on, first to talk a little bit more about that. Jarrod, you've been doing this for a long time. You're nearing the 20 year mark or so?Jarrod Stanton: [00:01:50] Yeah, that's right. Coming into my 19th year here.Munir Haque: [00:01:52] I want to talk a little bit about our origin story at Action Edge, so why don't you tell us a little bit about how you got into the business and how you launched Action Edge and what you've seen over the years.Jarrod Stanton: [00:02:09] Taking it back even further than that, our parent company was founded in 1993, in Brisbane, Australia. So we're over 30 years now. My aunt was one of the pioneer business coaches in North America under that brand. She started telling me about what she did for a career. ...
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  • ‘Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance’ with author Bryce Tingle KC
    2025/04/08
    In this episode, host Munir Haque’s guest is Bryce Tingle, who holds the N. Murray Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. Bryce is also a member of the Alberta Securities Commission and the author of a new book called “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance”. He joins Munir to talk about the evolution of venture capital, the role of corporate governance in shaping the success of startups, and how venture financing shapes corporate governance and long-term success in business.Bryce Tingle reviews some of the history of corporate governance dating back to the 80s and 90s and examines how the shift from insider directors to largely outsider independent directors took place. He highlights the intersection of securities law, investor protections, and corporate structures, discussing with Munir how these elements affect capital formation and business environments. Bryce advocates for governance reforms that could create a more favorable ecosystem for high-growth companies and nurture greater economic innovation in Canada. The discussion is well-informed by the experience and knowledge Bryce Tingle brings to the subject matter, as well as the focus of his book.About Bryce Tingle: Bryce C. Tingle KC, LL.B, LL.M, holds the N. Murray Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. He is a member of the founding teams for several companies active in the technology, energy and financial industries. He also advises several private and public companies.He is the author of many academic publications. His new book, Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance, was published in May 2024 by Cambridge University Press.He has twice been named one of the University of Calgary's Peak Scholars. He serves as a Member of the Alberta Securities Commission.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Bryce Tingle: Book: “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance” by Bryce C. TingleLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptBryce Tingle: [00:00:02] It's easy to talk about what's not working. Figuring out the best way around the corporate governance mess we've made is more complicated in books and articles I've tried to set out with some of those steps would be, but I do believe that Canadians and Canadian politicians can take a look at what's going on and fix it. It certainly lies within our power to fix. We made the mess, we can unmake the mess.Munir Haque: [00:00:37] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:57] On today's show, we have Mr. Bryce Tingle. He holds the N. Murry Edwards Chair in Business Law at the University of Calgary. He's a member of the Alberta Securities Commission. He was recently appointed a member of the National Special Advisory Group to the RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team. Mr. Tingle is a director of several companies active in the technology and financial industries. He served as general counsel for several tech and natural resources companies. He has a master's of law from Duke, a masters of law in E-Business from Osgoode, and a Bachelors of Law from the University of Alberta. He has served on various public and private corporations and charitable boards, including serving as director at the Alberta Ballet. He is the author of a new book called 'Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance', which was published in 2024 by Cambridge University Press. Welcome to the Boardroom 180 Podcast, Mr. Tingle.Bryce Tingle: [00:01:57] Thank you very much. I'm very pleased to be here.Munir Haque: [00:02:10] You've got quite an impressive resume, but the one thing that stuck out to me was that recently you were appointed to the National Special Advisory Group to the RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team. That sounds interesting and intriguing, are you bound by any confidentiality or is that something you can talk to? Is that top secret?Bryce Tingle: [00:02:34] It is confidential, I am bound. But generally speaking, the IMET teams are part of the RCMP, which is our federal law enforcement arm. Here in Canada, they're the part of the RCMP that investigates financial crimes. Things like terrorism financing, Ponzi schemes, fraud, attempts to evade export controls. These things are dealt with by the IMET teams, and there are myself and three other individuals who advise them on those investigations.Munir Haque: [00:03:10] So you're not the person on the ground who's got the little note on their background as they're going to raid corporate offices?Bryce Tingle: [00:03:16] I ...
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  • Hydrogen and Governance Modernization with Gareth Gregory of ESSNA \ 59Hydrogen.com
    2025/03/25
    In this episode, host Munir Haque’s guest is Gareth Gregory, the North American Head of Strategic Energy, Client Delivery, and 59Hydrogen Decarbonization Division of the Energy Security Services North America or ESSNA. Munir and Gareth discuss the intersection of governance, innovation, and the evolving energy landscape. With decades of experience in energy modelling, decarbonization, and hydrogen technology, Gareth shares his journey from entrepreneurship to leading ESSNA and 59Hydrogen. The conversation explores the future of hydrogen as a clean energy solution, the challenges of traditional energy markets, and the importance of balancing risk management with strategic decision-making. Gareth details how ESSNA provides energy modelling and funding focusing on decarbonization and hydrogen technology, while 59Hydrogen specializes in decentralized hydrogen production and purification. He challenges outdated boardroom structures, emphasizing that governance should enable growth rather than restrict it. Governance failures, he points out, often stem from outdated leadership, and companies need to modernize decision-making processes to stay competitive. Munir and Gareth explore the importance of regulatory evolution, industry collaboration, and financial independence. Gareth hopes that ESSNA will become North America’s leading decentralized hydrogen provider, with major projects, a hydrogen symposium, and a strong focus on transparency and implementation.About Gareth Gregory: Gareth Gregory is the North American Head of Strategic Energy, Client Delivery, and 59Hydrogen Decarbonization Division of the Energy Security Services North America Inc (ESSNA). He was accountable for the launch, development and stabilization of the North American operation in Calgary Alberta. Gareth will continue to lead the engineering of 59Hydrogen solutions globally as the market develops across North America.In his previous role, Gareth served as the Africa Head of Strategic Energy and Client Delivery in the commercial division, Energy Security Services Africa (Pty) Ltd. His business activity has covered numerous sectors with a combination of finance and technical experience.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Gareth Gregory: Website: EnergySecurity-na.comLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptGareth Gregory: [00:00:01] Part of the reason that governance fails is that you have such a historic, out of date perspective as to what it actually means. Under 40 year olds sitting on boards making decisions, only 0.3%. You've got to get real in terms of innovation, how quickly things are adapting and moving. I meet people that sit on boards probably every week, and I can honestly say I would lose sleep if 95% of them sat on our board. It just seems like a very detached perception of reality.Munir Haque: [00:00:39] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:59] On today's show, we have Gareth Gregory. He's with the Energy Security Services North America Inc., or ESSNA, the North American head of strategic energy, client delivery and 59Hydrogen Decarbonization Division. Gareth Gregory is the leader in strategic energy solutions, specializing in decarbonization strategies for industries with carbon liabilities. As the North American head, Gareth oversees operations, growth and the implementation of DAAS carbon intensity framework. A hydrogen specialist, he manages the design, funding and operation of decentralized modular hydrogen plants. His experience spans energy economics, policy and technology, integrating these with ESG reporting to drive meaningful impact. Gareth has also delivered capital projects exceeding $1 billion globally, gaining a reputation for innovative decarbonization programs. Under his leadership, ESSNA developed refinery projects and modular hydrogen solutions across North America. He holds a BCom in Auditing and Management Accounting from the University of Pretoria and a BSc Honors in Energy Studies, cum laude from University of Johannesburg. Welcome to The Boardroom 180 Podcast, Gareth.Gareth Gregory: [00:02:15] Thank you very much for having me, it's a great pleasure being here.Munir Haque: [00:02:19] Thanks for making the time. We met last year at the Petroleum Club, I think there was an event going on there. I was sitting at a table and there was a lawyer there, and I was giving her my spiel about The Boardroom 180 podcast on governance. When she heard governance she said, you need to...
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  • The Power of Mentorship with Chris Doble, VMSA Program Director
    2025/03/11
    In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Chris Doble, Director of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA), to the show to talk about the mentorship that VMSA offers to entrepreneurs by assembling teams of experienced business leaders. Based on MIT’s Venture Mentoring Service model, the VMSA focuses on personal leadership development rather than business operations, emphasizing mentorship through coaching rather than direct advisory. Chris Doble and Munir explore how the program was adapted for Alberta's business environment and how the approach prioritizes developing entrepreneurs as leaders.Chris highlights VMSA’s rigorous mentee selection process that ensures those chosen align with their coaching philosophy. He explains that the primarily entrepreneurial and executive mentors foster open discussions that might not be possible in a formal board setting. The conversation discusses how the program, funded by Alberta Innovates, has largely grown through referrals and has helped mentees achieve business growth, leadership clarity, and in some cases, career redirection. Munir and Chris also emphasize the importance of diversity in mentorship teams and the balance between experience and personality compatibility. About Chris Doble: Chris is the program director of the VMSA, Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta, an entrepreneur mentorship program that focuses on building the leadership capacity of growth stage entrepreneurs. Based on the VMS mentorship model established at MIT, the VMSA supports entrepreneurs by surrounding them with a team of experienced business leaders who provide ongoing coaching and guidance as they scale their ventures. Prior to joining the VMSA, Chris helped out to grow the Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Service program based out of the University of Alberta and has received mentorship and coaching training through the MIT Venture Mentoring Service Executive Immersion Program, and Roy Group's practice of coaching. Before entering the world of mentorship, Chris worked in a variety of roles within the music industry, including as a studio manager of an audio post-production studio, in artist marketing and PR, and in co-launching a mastering studio in Toronto. He has an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa in Communications and Business Administration and is proud to be a Calgary born and raised citizen.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Chris Doble: Website: VMSAlberta.orgLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptChris Doble: [00:00:01] There's an analogy that we really like to use to describe VMs, which is that we don't build the race car, we train the race car driver. With the thinking that, of course we want to see success come to these start ups and come to these businesses, but for us, we really want that to flow through the growth and development of the individual. Longer term thinking being even if these ventures aren't ultimately successful, you've still built the skills and the capacity that someone could take with them to the next venture.Munir Haque: [00:00:29] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:48] Today we're excited to welcome Mr. Chris Doble. Chris is the program director of the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta, the VMSA. It's an entrepreneur mentorship program that focuses on building the leadership capacity of growth stage entrepreneurs. Based on the VMS mentorship model established at MIT, the VMSA supports entrepreneurs by surrounding them with a team of experienced business leaders who provide ongoing coaching and guidance as they scale their ventures. Before entering the world of mentorship, Chris worked in a variety of roles within the music industry as a studio manager of an audio post-production studio, to artist marketing and PR, to co-launching a mastering studio in Toronto. He has an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa in Communications and Business Administration and is proud to be a Calgary born and raised citizen. Welcome to the show, Chris.Chris Doble: [00:02:04] Thanks for having me, Munir.Munir Haque: [00:02:06] I first came across you back in 2023 during Innovation Week here in Calgary. You were presenting at a session on governance. There were two other gentlemen who were presenting with you, one was talking specifically about the board of directors, another was talking about the board of advisors. You were talking about a board of consciousness, and that struck...
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  • Shifting ‘The Base’ of Governance with Matt Fullbrook
    2025/02/25
    In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Matt Fullbrook, creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, to the show to discuss his 23 years of experience in more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local non-profits to global corporations. Through extensive research, Matt discovered that there’s not much consensus in academic literature about the impact of governance on financial performance or leadership effectiveness. This prompted him to redefine governance for himself, moving beyond traditional frameworks to develop a more evidence-based and practical approach that he discusses with Munir. Matt currently experiments with clients, conference participants, and students to test and refine governance strategies, ones that prioritize decision-making effectiveness over strict structural rules. He stresses the importance of diversity and inclusion in governance, challenging the traditional approach that prioritizes skill sets before diversity. Matt and Munir talk about how diverse perspectives enhance decision-making and should be an integral part of board composition from the outset. Matt’s conversation highlights how he seeks to help boards and executives embrace governance as a tool for success rather than a restriction. He works to reframe governance as an ongoing process of improving decision-making instead of enforcing bureaucratic control.About Matt FullbrookMatt Fullbrook has advised over 250 boardrooms during his 20-year career as a corporate governance researcher, educator and consultant. He is also the host of the One Minute Governance podcast, creator of Ground-Up Governance, and a frequent speaker and media commentator.Highlights of Matt’s academic career include serving as the leader of corporate governance research at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School, as co-academic director of the joint Rotman-Institute of Corporate Directors Board Dynamics for Executives program, and as Academic Director of the Credit Union Executives Society’s High Performing Boards series.In addition to his governance work, Matt is a professional bass player with KC Roberts & The Live Revolution, a touring band who have released seven studio albums. He lives in Toronto.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Matt Fullbrook: Website: MattFullbrook.comPodcast: One Minute GovernanceLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptMatt Fullbrook: [00:00:01] There's no consensus on what corporate governance is, whether there's any causal relationship between governance and financial performance, whether CEOs matter or director independence, etc. There's all this dogma out there that I had helped to perpetuate that's not rooted in any evidence.Munir Haque: [00:00:24] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:58] In today's episode, we have Mr. Matt Fullbrook. Matt is one of the most recognizable and respected voices in North American corporate governance. Bringing 23 years of experience to more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local non-profits to global corporations. As the creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, Matt has created a massive library of practical insights to master boardroom challenges. Matt serves as an Executive in Residence at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where he has shaped the future of governance for the past two decades. He is currently the Academic Director of the Rotman ICD program, Working Effectively with Your Board, a program for senior executives. In addition to his governance work, Matt is a professional bass player with the KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, a touring band that has seven studio albums. Welcome to the show, Matt.Matt Fullbrook: [00:02:02] Thanks for having me, Munir.Munir Haque: [00:02:03] A lot of things that many of our other guests have talked about that are changing standards or the trend, but I think where I'd like to get to with you is pushing that a little bit, and seeing if you can challenge any of that. Interesting enough, whether or not that's something that you're even challenging yourself, having been in the industry for 23 years. Whether now you're challenging stuff that you were forcing down the throat of your clients and your students over the last umpteen years. Are you starting to rethink some of that stuff?Matt Fullbrook: [00:02:37] The short answer is absolutely. The most embarrassing illustration of what you're talking about...
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  • Governance in "Headline News" w/ Broadcast Journalist Phil DeMont
    2025/02/11
    In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Phil DeMont, a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, and expert in economics and public policy, to The Boardroom 180. Phil DeMont is known for simplifying complex business topics for diverse audiences across various broadcast platforms. Munir explores Phil's career journey, his insights into the evolving media landscape, and the interplay of governance, business, and policy. In this episode, Phil highlights systemic governance issues, like those contributing to the 2008 financial crisis, and he highlights the importance of independent oversight and diverse boards. In discussing trends like ESG initiatives and the backlash against DEI efforts, he points out the risks inherent in neglecting governance and environmental accountability. He and Munir examine examples such as Macy's recent accounting scandal. Philip’s insights reflect a nuanced perspective on how regulatory environments and cultural shifts work to shape corporate behaviour and decision-making.About Phil DeMontPhil DeMont is a long-time print and broadcast journalist with a specialty in economics and public policy. He's been a familiar voice to many across the country as a CBC contributor, tackling business and economics topics with clarity and depth. Beyond radio, Phil has made his mark in both print and television. He's a former on-air personality for RoBTV, which was the precursor to BNN Bloomberg, and he's written extensively for notable publications like the Financial Post and the Toronto Star. With graduate degrees in economics and political science, Phil brings a unique perspective to the intersection of business, policy, and communication. His ability to simplify complex topics and present them in engaging accessible ways has made him a trusted voice to audiences across Canada. —Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Linkedin: Munir HaqueContact Phil DeMont: LinkedInTwitter/XPodcast Production:Recording: PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptPhil DeMont: [00:00:02] We've got a problem up here to be honest about it, with money laundering and these kinds of issues. It's not a less developed country in that kind of situation, but we're going to have to get after this a lot more than we do. Part of that is the national regulator thing. You've got an Alberta stock exchange, you've got a BC stock exchange and Nova Scotia Securities Commission, a bunch of rules. Some of them are lax, some of them are not lax. Then all you do is go jurisdiction surfing. It's not going to work for the OSC in Ontario, let's see what Alberta thinks. Let's go to BC. It becomes a problem. I don't know if it's the national regulator idea, but something more comprehensive has to be done than what we've got now.Munir Haque: [00:00:46] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome a distinguished guest whose career has been defined by storytelling, insight, and a sharp focus on economics and public policy, Mr. Phil DeMont. Phil is a longtime writer and broadcaster with an impressive portfolio. He's been a familiar voice to many across the country as a CBC contributor, tackling business and economics topics with clarity and depth. Beyond radio, Phil has made his mark in both print and television. He's a former on-air personality for RoBTV, that's precursor to BNN Bloomberg, and he's written extensively for notable publications like the Financial Post and the Toronto Star. His ability to simplify complex topics and present them in engaging, accessible ways has made him a trusted voice to audiences across Canada. Today we'll explore a bit more of his journey, how he got to where he is now, his take on the evolving media landscape as it intersects with the business news, and the crucial role governance plays in the world of business. Welcome to The Boardroom 180, Phil DeMont.Phil DeMont: [00:02:13] Hi Munir, how are you?Munir Haque: [00:02:14] Not too bad, yourself?Phil DeMont: [00:02:16] Good. I'm glad for that introduction. I should get you to introduce me to everything.Munir Haque: [00:02:22] You're joining us today from the East Coast, so where exactly are you?Phil DeMont: [00:02:26] I'm in Halifax. I was, for a long time, in Toronto, but then I sold my house in Toronto. I moved to Halifax where it's cheaper to live, where I grew up. I'm from a little place on Gottingen Street, across from the second largest military base in Canada.Munir Haque: [00:02:41] I lived in Halifax for a little while, and my oldest child was born in Halifax at the ...
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  • “The Great Chair” with Author Brian Hayward
    2025/01/28
    In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Brian Hayward, author of The Great Chair and Founder of Aldare Resources, to the show to discuss the governance insights and role of the board chair as presented in his book. Brian has nearly 40 years of experience at the C-suite and board level and his practical insights into board leadership are founded on having attended over 600 board meetings, serving as CEO, director, and chair. Munir and Brian dig into how the board chair is key to strategic governance.Brian talks about why he wrote his book and focused so specifically on the role of the board chair. He shares insights from the book, including the Three M’s - maestro, mediator, and mentor - that a good board chair should adopt in order to be effective and explains how each M drives chair leadership. Munir explores what Brian calls SPF - strategy, people, and finance - and learns everything from the appropriate length for a board meeting, how to best set up the room, and how to keep the conversation focused and engaging. Everything Brian shares is a practical examination of how a board chair can set the tone and lead a board to a successful operation. About Brian HaywardAs Founder/President of Aldare Resources, Brian provides governance, strategy, and business development services to international clients across various sectors. He helps organizations navigate transitions, drawing on his deep business & governance experience, strategic mindset, and team-building skills. He mentors people to develop confidence and leadership acumen through bespoke personal coaching.Brian has a distinguished track record of board leadership, having served on over 20 boards in different industries and continents. He has chaired more than a dozen boards, independent committees, audit committees, and advisory boards, demonstrating his expertise in governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making--often when existential issues are front and center.Brian isn't an academic delivering theory--his perspective comes from getting his hands dirty. He's been through at least 600 board meetings--public companies, private firms, not-for-profits, and startups--as a CEO, junior Director, Committee and Board Chair. Presently, he's a director (former Board Chair) of Cerebra, a digital sleep health company, Lead Independent Director at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, and director of Dorais Foundation.Brian holds an M.Sc from McGill University, a C.Dir from McMaster University, and an ICD.D from the University of Toronto. He is also certified in cybersecurity governance by MIT Sloan School of Management. He is fluent in English and French, and has a passion for continuous learning and improvement.Finally, he is the author of the award-winning and internationally acclaimed book: The Great Chair--A Window on Effective Board Governance, sharing practical tips and insights from those over 600 board meetings. Learn more at www.greatchair.ca or www.aldare.ca, or for those who like "active learning" by listening to the audiobook!Resources discussed in this episode:“The Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership” by Brian Hayward—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Brian Hayward: Website: GreatChair.caLinkedin—TranscriptBryan Hayward: [00:00:02] 'The Maestro', the chair is not unlike the conductor in front of a symphony orchestra. Doesn't play any instruments and doesn't articulate, but is clearly somebody that the musicians are paying attention to. They know when they're offline or if their points are resonating. It was a book written out of frustration, curiosity, and with a desire to create something that would make a difference for, at least, some people in some meetings. Not necessarily a cure-all.Munir Haque: [00:00:47] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:01:07] Hello everybody! On today's show, I'm happy to be welcoming Bryan Hayward on the Boardroom 180 Podcast. Bryan Hayward is a governance expert, seasoned leader and author of the acclaimed book, 'The Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership'. With nearly 40 years of experience at the C-suite level and board level, he's attended over 600 board meetings, serving as CEO, director, and chair. His award winning book distills his insights into practical tools for effective board leadership. Bryan has led high stakes organizational transitions, including ownership changes and governance overhauls working with public companies, family businesses, startups, and nonprofits. Notable achievements ...
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