Best BFL Podcasts (2024)

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Lisa Giannone, President and COO of BFL Canada 38:38

16d ago38:38

38:38

Tune in this week on the CEO series as Karl sits down Lisa Giannone, President and COO of BFL Canada, a leading insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Join us to hear about BFL’s national strategy and its implementation to each of its local firms, how they plan to leverage AI in order to be more efficient, and their recent initiatives in the…

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Lance Mortlock, Managing Partner at EY 32:48

2h ago32:48

32:48

Tune in this week on the CEO series as Karl sits down with Lance Mortlock, a managing partner at EY. Join us to hear about Lance’s upcoming book ‘Outside in Inside Out’, scenario planning at EY, and his thoughts on which countries are currently leading the energy industry.By iHeartRadio

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Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet 44:12

34m ago44:12

44:12

Tune in this week on the CEO series as Karl sits down with Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airline companies. Join us to hear about Alexis’ approach to working with labour unions, the shift in flights from east to west, and their recent investments in the latest technology to approach the Net Zero goal.…

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Muhammad Yunus, Interim leader of Bangladesh and Nobel peace prize laureate 39:02

1d ago39:02

39:02

From the archives: Professor Karl Moore sat down with Nobel peace prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in September 2016 to discuss the story behind microcredit and how it's evolved.By iHeartRadio

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Eric Montminy, President at Normandin Beaudry 41:02

22d ago41:02

41:02

Tune in this week on the CEO series as Karl sits down with Eric Montminy, President of Normandin Beaudry, a consulting company centered around total rewards. Join us to hear about modern talent acquisition, how he’s incorporating EDI practices at the firm, and his perspective on social differences between Canada and the U.S…

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Jennifer Heil & Joseph Polossifakis, Former Olympians 45:05

16d ago45:05

45:05

Tune in this week on the CEO Series as Karl joins Jennifer Heil and Joseph Polosifakis in Calgary, Alberta. Jennifer and Joseph are two exceptional athletes in freestyle skiing and fencing respectively, who have previously competed in the Olympics, and will now be visiting the Paris 2024 Olympics as mentors. Join us to hear about the moments leadin…

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Noah Xie, Founder and President of KMIND 40:58

23d ago40:58

40:58

Tune in this week on the CEO series as Karl sits down with Noah Xie, Founder and President of KMIND, a strategic consulting company based in Shanghai. Join us to hear about his interdisciplinary approach to competitive consulting, his vision for strategic theory, and hear from a McGill Undergraduate and show producer Eya Ibrahim, on her parting tho…

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Mark Weightman, President and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes 39:17

27d ago39:17

39:17

This week on the CEO series, Karl sits down with Mark Weightman, President and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes. Tune in to hear about football marketing across North America, ALS’s strategic efforts to secure market share, and their inspiring comeback story from being ranked worst in the league to their rise to win the 2023 Grey Cup!…

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General Jenny Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, Cdn Armed Forces 53:30

1M ago53:30

53:30

General Jenny Carignan was recently promoted to Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. This week, we replay Karl's 2023 interview with General Carignan, when she was Chief of Conduct and Culture at the CAF. Tune in to learn more about her experience as a female leader in the military, changing the culture of the CAF, and her time …

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Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Cirque du Soleil 41:09

1M ago41:09

41:09

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Daniel Lamarre, former CEO of Cirque du Soleil and now Executive Vice Chairman of the Board. Join us to learn more about the Cirque’s global partnerships, what it’s like working with creatives, and Daniel’s new book Balancing Act: Unleashing the power of creativity in your life and work.…

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Stephanie Veyrun Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead at Sanofi Canada 38:32

2M ago38:32

38:32

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Stephanie Veyrun Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead at Sanofi Canada. Join us to learn more about what goes on in one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, the reason behind their recent environmental investments, and today’s challenges in the healthcare industry.…

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Debra Margles, former President of Michael Kors Canada 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Debra Margles, former President of Michael Kors Canada. Join us to learn more about what drives the fashion industry forward, what it takes to lead a team for more than 20 years, and the evolving landscape of luxury fashion in Canada’s major cities.By iHeartRadio

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Jonathan Gitlin, CEO of RioCan REIT 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Jonathan Gitlin, CEO of RioCan. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of a legal education outside the practice of law, the operations and business strategy of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, and the future of real estate in Canada’s biggest cities.…

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Jeff Slack, Managing Director Commercial and Marketing at Aston Martin Aramco Formula One 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Managing Director of Commercial and Marketing at the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, Jeff Slack. In this episode, Jeff will tell us about the creation and development of Aston Martin’s exclusive and inclusive brand strategy, how to form a winning team, and what is next for Aston Martin on the t…

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François Brais, Managing Partner at Fasken Quebec 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with François Brais, Managing Partner of Fasken’s Quebec Region. Tune in to learn more about mental health in the legal profession, practicing law and managing lawyers at a big law firm, and the implications of a bijural Quebec.By iHeartRadio

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Craig Landry, COO of Air Canada 41:28

4M ago41:28

41:28

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Craig Landry, COO of Air Canada. Tune in to learn more about Air Canada’s fleet, the challenges of managing an airline’s operations, and Craig’s background in music.By iHeartRadio

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Gabriel Gervais, CEO of CF Montreal 36:30

4M ago36:30

36:30

This week on the CEO series, Karl sits down with Gabriel Gervais, CEO of CF Montreal. Tune into learn more about Gabriel’s background in both consulting and professional soccer, his passion for the sport, and what is next for the team.By iHeartRadio

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Carolyn Dewar, senior partner at McKinsey and company 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

This week, Karl sits down with Carolyn Dewar, senior partner at McKinsey and company and one of the driving forces behind McKinsey’s CEO practice. Tune in to learn more about Carolyn’s NYT best-seller on CEO leadership, her definition of a CEO’s role, and how to manage different demographics as an effective leader.…

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Stephen Jarislowsky, founder of Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Stephen Jarislowsky, Canadian business magnate and investor, and founder of Jarislowsky Fraser Limited. Tune in to hear fascinating stories from Stephen’s past, business strategy in his eyes given 80 years of experience in the field, and how Stephen keeps in tip top shape.…

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Emily Heitman, CEO of Schneider Electric Canada 41:50

5M ago41:50

41:50

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Emily Heitman, CEO of Schneider Electric Canada. Tune in to learn more about energy conservation, engineering talent as a growing hub in Montreal, and whether Emily is an introvert or extrovert.By iHeartRadio

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Dominique Anglade, former Qc Liberal Party leader & Martine St-Victor, Edelman MTL G.M. 42:50

5M ago42:50

42:50

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Dominique Anglade, businesswoman, adjunct professor at HEC, and former leader of the Quebec Liberal Party/Leader of the Opposition of Quebec, and Martine St-Victor, General Manager at Edelman Montreal. On this special edition of the CEO Series, tune in to learn more about Haiti’s current situation, t…

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Andrea Limbardi, President and CEO at Reitmans Canada 41:03

5M ago41:03

41:03

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Andrea Limbardi, President and CEO at Reitmans Canada. Tune into learn more about digitalization and AI in retail, expanding a family business, and how to predict fashion trends.By iHeartRadio

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General Wayne Eyre, Chief of Defence Staff of Canada 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with General Wayne Eyre, the Chief of Defence Staff of Canada and Commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. Tune into learn more about Gen Z and reverse mentoring in the military, changing global powers given the rise of China as a superpower state, and the benefits of introverted leadership as portrayed by…

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Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council 42:52

6M ago42:52

42:52

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Wayne Farmer, President of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council. Tune in to learn more about Canada’s relationships in Asia, green financing, and the future of Canada-ASEAN led trade.By iHeartRadio

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Craig Buntin, co-Founder and CEO of Sportlogiq 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Craig Buntin, former Olympic pair skater and current co-Founder and CEO of Sportlogiq, an AI-powered sports analytics company. Tune in to learn more about his dynamic and eventful career path, the strategy behind Sportlogiq, and the insights of an Olympic Athlete now working in the startup world.…

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The late Mr. Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada 41:00

6M ago41:00

41:00

This week on the CEO Series, Karl looks back on his October 2022 interview with the late Mr. Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada. Tune in to hear about key historical events during Mr. Mulroney’s term, his experiences with Nelson Mandela and the Queen, and Mr. Mulroney’s perspective on future political events.…

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Robert Dewar, Senior VP at Airbus Canada 38:56

7M ago38:56

38:56

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Robert Dewar, Senior VP of Customer Satisfaction, Customers Services, and Product Policy at Airbus Canada. Tune into learn more about Canada’s aerospace industry, the strategy behind Airbus operations, and why Robert is considered the Father of the Airbus A220.…

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Dean Soumitra Dutta of Said Business School at Oxford University 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Dean Soumitra Dutta of Said Business School at Oxford University. Tune in to learn more about introverts and extroverts at Oxford, the next generation of leaders, and Dean Dutta’s view of the world in 5 years.By iHeartRadio

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Lino Saputo Jr., CEO of Saputo Inc. 38:32

7M ago38:32

38:32

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Lino Saputo Jr., CEO of Saputo Inc, one of the world’s largest dairy processors. Tune in to learn more about the phenomenal growth of the Saputo family business, the trends pushing strategy in the dairy industry, and what it means to be a cheese guy.By iHeartRadio

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Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission 41:02

7M ago41:02

41:02

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Sam Watts, CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission. Tune in to learn more about the Mission’s vision and purpose in Montreal, its impressive size of operations, and the key to passion in nonprofit organizations.By iHeartRadio

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Maxime Cohen & Alexandre Corbasson – co-Founders of Genia 43:07

8M ago43:07

43:07

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Maxime Cohen & Alexandre Corbasson, Co-Founders of Genia. Tune into learn more about how AI is developing, how Genia promotes productivity in SMEs, and the startup’s future growth as AI becomes increasingly relevant in the corporate world.By iHeartRadio

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Kish Kapoor, CEO of Richardson Wealth 38:18

8M ago38:18

38:18

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Kish Kapoor, CEO of Richardson Wealth. Tune in to learn more about the company’s operations across Canada, the strategy of investment, and Kish’s favourite vegan restaurant in Toronto.By iHeartRadio

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Martine Ferland, CEO of Mercer 43:27

8M ago43:27

43:27

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Martine Ferland, CEO of Mercer, a global consulting firm. Tune in to learn more about Martine’s take on working with Gen Z, her insights on where the future of work is headed in the context of AI, and her strategy for managing a company operating in 130 countries.…

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Anne-Sophie Martin and Olivier Babin 41:03

8M ago41:03

41:03

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Anne-Sophie Martin, Chief of Staff at Parallel, and Olivier Babin, founder of a startup currently in stealth mode. Tune into learn more about the couple’s impressive career pursuits, their time at Stanford and McGill, and what it is like living in New York.…

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Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang 39:01

9M ago39:01

39:01

This week on the CEO Series, Karl travels to Ottawa to sit down with Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang at the Vietnamese embassy. Tune in to learn more about Vietnamese economic development, the country’s strong ties with Canada, and radio show producer Gabby Hartshorne-Mehl’s perspective on the country’s growth during her recent visit to Southeast Asia.…

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Frantz Saintellemy, President and CEO of LeddarTech and Chancellor at UDEM 40:30

9M ago40:30

40:30

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Frantz Saintellemy, President and CEO of LeddarTech and Chancellor at UDEM. Tune into learn more about Frantz’s expertise in automotives, AI, and IoT, his non-profit entrepreneurial organization Groupe 3737, and the secret to balancing it all.By iHeartRadio

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Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, the UN Civil Aviation Organization 42:05

9M ago42:05

42:05

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of ICAO, the UN Civil Aviation Organization. Tune in to learn more about ICAO’s operations and purpose, sustainability in the aviation industry, and the future of aviation.By iHeartRadio

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JP Chauvet, CEO of Lightspeed 40:56

10M ago40:56

40:56

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with JP Chauvet, CEO of Lightspeed. Tune in to learn more about mergers and acquisitions, Lightspeed’s growth strategy, and what’s next for the company.By iHeartRadio

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Dexter Peart, Co-Founder of Goodee 42:40

10M ago42:40

42:40

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Dexter Peart, Co-Founder of Goodee, a marketplace for inspirational storytelling. Tune in to learn more about Dexter’s fascinating startup experiences leading up to Goodee, the company’s strong mission and community, and the logistics of socially-conscious fashion distribution.…

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Kat Garcia and Shahriar Kabir, co-founders of Ground 38:20

10M ago38:20

38:20

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Kat Garcia and Shahriar Kabir, co-founders of Ground, an AI-powered business platform and services tool. Tune in to learn more about corporate versus entrepreneurial work life, the nature of startups in the Silicon Valley versus New York, and where Ground will be in the near future.…

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Alexis Smirnov, CTO and Co-Founder at Dialogue 42:01

11M ago42:01

42:01

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Alexis Smirnov, CTO and Co-Founder at Dialogue. Tune in to learn more about Dialogue’s business model, the transition to digital-first healthcare around the world, and how the company makes the corporate world better for employees.By iHeartRadio

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Kamal Munir, Professor of Strategy and Pro Vice Chancellor at Cambridge University 43:15

11M ago43:15

43:15

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Kamal Munir, Professor of Strategy and Pro Vice Chancellor at Cambridge University. Tune in to learn more about emerging ecosystems, blurred industry boundaries, and authentic leadership.By iHeartRadio

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Patricia Gauthier, General Manager at Moderna Canada 41:20

11M ago41:20

41:20

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Patricia Gauthier, General Manager at Moderna Canada. Tune in to learn more about data analytics in pharmaceuticals, the company’s growth since the COVID pandemic, and its focus for the future.By iHeartRadio

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Yona Shtern, CEO of Hapbee Technologies 44:17

11M ago44:17

44:17

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Yona Shtern, CEO of Hapbee Technologies, a company focused on delivering wearable wellness technology, and Nathalie Shtern, CEO of DoughNats, Montreal's best donut shop. Tune in to learn more about the exhilarating life of the entrepreneur, learning from successes and failure, and the couple's cooles…

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Michael Keroullé, President and CEO of Alstom’s Americas Region 41:31

12M ago41:31

41:31

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Michael Keroullé, President and CEO of Alstom’s Americas Region. Tune in to learn more about rail systems across the world, how new forms of energy and big data are revolutionizing the industry, and the future of rail from the perspective of one of the world’s biggest players.…

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Marc Parent, CEO of CAE 43:54

12M ago43:54

43:54

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Marc Parent, President and CEO of CAE. Tune in to learn more about CAE’s business model and services, new divisions of the company, and Marc’s pilot license.By iHeartRadio

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Phillip Crawley, recently retired Publisher of The Globe and Mail 41:26

1y ago41:26

41:26

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Phillip Crawley, recently retired Publisher of The Globe and Mail. Tune in to learn more about global power politics, Phillip’s view on the business strategy of publishing, and the future of print media in an increasingly digital world.By iHeartRadio

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Andrea Marazzi, President of Novartis Canada 41:44

1y ago41:44

41:44

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Andrea Marazzi, President of Novartis Canada. Tune in to learn more about pharmaceuticals in Canada and whether Andrea is an introvert or extrovert.By iHeartRadio

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Fady Dagher, Police Chief of Montreal 42:18

1y ago42:18

42:18

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Fady Dagher, Police Chief of Montreal. Tune in to learn more about , Fady’s career change into policing, learning from other international forces, and how Fady most effectively keeps Montreal safe.By iHeartRadio

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Pascal Grenier, Senior Vice President of Flight Services and Global Operations at CAE 36:52

1y ago36:52

36:52

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Pascal Grenier, Senior Vice President of Flight Services and Global Operations at CAE. Tune in to learn more about CAE’s recent acquisitions, the company’s aim to become carbon neutral, and expanding into other industries beyond aerospace.By iHeartRadio

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