Best BDO Canada Podcasts (2024)

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AI governance: Navigating innovation in the boardroom 28:43

7d ago28:43

28:43

AI holds immense transformative potential for revenue optimization. Yet, governance, ethical considerations, and continuous monitoring cannot be undermined for responsible and effective AI implementation. Guest Achille Ettorre, Advisory Board Member at Queen's University, TedX presenter, and Faculty Member and Executive Consultant at the Internatio…

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Strengthening your foundations: Internal controls for public companies 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

Having robust internal controls is necessary for accurate financial reporting. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Michael Crolla, Partner and National Capital Markets & Public Company Services Leader, and John Asher, Partner and Risk Advisory Services Leader in Western Canada. Drawing from their experience, they discuss the curren…

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Ricardo Media with Ricardo Larrivée 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this season finale, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar have the pleasure of welcoming Ricardo Larrivée, Chef and Co-Founder of Ricardo Media. He tells them about entering every Quebecer’s kitchen, building a multi-media empire and passing the baton to a new generation. They are also joined by Arielle Blais, Digital Marketing Specialist at BDO Canada …

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Surmesur with Francois Theriault 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Francois Theriault Co-Founder of custom-tailored men’s clothing boutique Surmesur. Francois talks about entrepreneurial agility, international expansion and how they landed a contract to dress up all NHL coaches. They are also joined by Youssef Boutros, Partner at BDO Canada to discuss manufact…

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Explorance with Samer Saab 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Samer Saab, Founder and CEO of insights solutions company Explorance. He tells them about listening to your employees to drive higher impact and performance. They are also joined by Mia Barouki, Senior Specialist, People Experience Advisory at BDO Canada to discuss AI in the workplace.…

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Transformer Table with Richard Mabley 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Richard Mabley, Co-Founder and Vice President of business development at Transformer Table. He tells them about his innovative table that went viral on TikTok and selling his product at Costco. They are also joined by Anthony Marinelli, Assurance Partner at BDO Canada, to discuss board of direc…

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Eli Health with Marina Pavlovic Rivas 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Marina Pavlovic Rivas, Co-founder and CEO of Eli Health. She tells them about the company's mission to be the first at-home technology that gives real-time and lifelong health insights from the hormones in your saliva.By Inspiring Entreprneurs Canada

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ARC Group Benefits with Dan Ahmarani 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Dan Ahmarani, Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at ARC Group Benefits, who tells them about the use of their technology platform to shake-up the industry, and the tribulations of a second-generation family business. They are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss…

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Partage Club with Fauve Doucet 41:42

3M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar welcome Fauve Doucet, President and CEO, Partage Club. She tells us about the concept of collaborative economy and the social, financial and environmental impacts offered by her digital solution to borrow what you need from your neighbours. They are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, Senior Manager, Busine…

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Navigating the Complexities of Fraud Prevention 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Navigating the complexities of fraud prevention and detection in your organization is critical. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Alan Mak, Partner and National Leader of BDO’s Forensic Disputes & Investigations, and Mary Mathews, Partner in BDO’s Accounting Advisory Group. Drawing from their expertise, they delve into the pervas…

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NorthStar Earth & Space with Stewart Bain 56:06

3M ago56:06

56:06

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stewart Bain, CEO and Founder of NorthStar Earth & Space, whose technology helps manage new space economy traffic in the sky, and support the sustainable management of natural resources on earth. They are also joined by Kareen Tea, US Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss some common misconcepti…

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Pick Pack with Camille Deslauriers 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Camille Deslauriers, in charge of Marketing at Pick Pack, to talk about revolutionizing the world of ecommerce and more with their sustainable, reusable envelopes. They are also joined by Uros Milekic, Business Services and Outsourcing Partner at BDO Canada to discuss bill S-211 on new ESG repo…

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BoKEA with Steven Kiekeman Fontaine 40:32

4M ago40:32

40:32

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Steven Kiekeman Fontaine, co-founder of BoKEA. He tells them about making high-end cabinet fronts for IKEA products, enabling customers to build a custom kitchen while saving money. They are also joined by Anne-Marie Henson, Eastern Canada Leader and Partner at BDO Canada, to discuss the import…

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Psychobunny with Anna Martini 39:44

4M ago39:44

39:44

In this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello welcome Anna Martini, CEO of men's fashion brand Psycho Bunny. They talk about her move from the Montreal Canadians back to retail, what’s behind the Psycho Bunny name and why she wants more brick and mortar stores. They are also joined by Shelley Smith, Indirect Tax Partner at BDO Canada to dis…

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What Being A CPO Looks Like At A Small Company with the CPO of Aperian 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

The CPO of Aperian, Addie Johnsen talks about what it's like to be CPO at a 65-employee organization. We discuss: how she uses the smaller company size to personally coach every leader. how she indexes company values team by team her book recommendations for HR professionals Enjoy! ☕️ 🎧By Kevin Kruse

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Bill S-211 – Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

How can Canadian companies prepare to comply to Bill S-211? In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Pierre Taillefer, Partner and National Sustainability and ESG Leader at BDO Canada, in a discussion on the evolving landscape of ESG reporting and compliance. He sheds light on regulatory requirements in Canada, specifically, Bill S-211,…

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Groupe Powerstone with Andrew Pimentel 38:28

4M ago38:28

38:28

In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Andrew Pimentel from Groupe Powerstone. This 25-year-old tells them about his entrepreneurial journey from cutting grass as a preteen to landscape design, modern inground pools and creating dream backyards. Our hosts are also joined by MArc-Antoine Chaput, Senior Manager of Business Services Outs…

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RANT: My Problem with the Kirkpatrick Model 7:51

4M ago7:51

7:51

I break down my problem with the Kirkpatrick model and what you should do about it!By Kevin Kruse

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Thirdbridge with Pierre-Etienne Bousquet 39:41

4M ago39:41

39:41

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Pierre-Étienne Bousquet, President and Co-Founder of Thirdbridge. He tells them about building the apps that many Montrealers use on a daily basis, and how AI can help entrepreneurs level up their online presence. They are also joined by Carlo Lupo, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss scientif…

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L&D’s Transformation From Order Taker To Trusted Learning Advisor with the CLO of BDO Canada 19:49

4M ago19:49

19:49

If L&D wants to evolve from "order-taking" into a strategic entity, a significant mindset and behavior shift is required. In comes Dr. Keith Keating, author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and CLO at BDO Canada. He covers: 1. The most common stumbling block L&D professionals run into as they adopt a strategic mindset. 2. How to leap over this stumb…

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Oneka with Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer 42:42

5M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer, co-founders of Oneka. They tell us about their organic plant farm in the Eastern Townships, working with people who match their values, and committing to truly organic skincare. They are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss commu…

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How Consensus Cloud Solutions Scales And Sustains A Thriving Hybrid Culture, with CPO Lynn Johnson 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

In this interview, CPO of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Lynn Johnson, explains how she scales and sustains company culture to 600 hybrid and remote employees. A few highlights include: 1. How she sustains culture with "an iron fist but a velvet glove." 2. How despite being a 600-employee company, she scales executive coaching to all of her first-line …

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Union Coffee with Stephan Kouri 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

In this episode Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stephan Kouri, president of Union Coffee. Stephan tells us about fair trade coffee, conquering the Montreal market, custom blends and the iconic baby Gaccia. They are also joined by Pierre Taillefer, Partner and ESG Leader at BDO Canada to discuss environmental, social and governance in the food…

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The Secret To Great Leadership? Develop Your Aspiring Leaders with The Aerospace Corp's CPO 46:47

5M ago46:47

46:47

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Laychak, the CPO at The Aerospace Corporation. She covers everything from her best-in-class approach to aspiring leadership programs to an industry-shifting diversity initiative and her top three book recommendations. Key topics include: The Aspirational Manager Program: How and why Heather and her team tak…

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AI in the Finance Function 30:13

5M ago30:13

30:13

From enhancing audits to streamlining processes and predicting financial outcomes, AI is here to empower the finance function. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by David McKellar, a Partner and key leader in BDO’s Innovation & Change team and Senior Leadership Team, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accoun…

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RANT: Why Bot Coaches Don't Work (And What Works Better) 5:19

5M ago5:19

5:19

Five years ago, I wrote a check for $1 million to launch an AI-powered coach using IBM Watson. We then created the world’s first executive coach bot (long before Chat GPT). And it DID NOT work. Here’s why: Even though the leaders liked the tool… The BUYERS—CPOs, CHROs, CLOs—DID NOT. The issue was this: Occasionally the bot would make a mistake. And…

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A Scrappy And Highly Practical Approach To Develop Frontline Leaders with Collective Health's CPO 34:05

5M ago34:05

34:05

Abbie Buck, CPO of Collective Health, breaks down her scrappy approach to leadership dev. This one's full of creative and stealable ideas! Key Topics Covered: Her scrappy approach to develop frontline leaders: Abbie designed and delivered in-house development programs and recorded them for future use. Cultivating a customer-centric culture: The com…

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Why Leadership Development Is The Key To Scaling Culture with Symphony's CPO 35:40

6M ago35:40

35:40

In this conversation with Courtney Panik, CPO of Symphony, we cover: How she helped Symphony scale its culture as it grew from a startup to a scale-up How Symphony's flat organizational structure and an open-door policy foster accessibility and trust. The role of people managers as "culture carriers" at Symphony. Leadership Development Tactics: Pan…

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Leading the Finance Function of the Future 29:52

6M ago29:52

29:52

Despite the effects of the great resignation, there is still appears to be a scarcity of financial talent. In our latest episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader for Markets & Industry Canada, and Barbara Palmegiani, National Leader for CFO Services at BDO Canada, explore the challenges of hiring and retaining financial…

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How A Personalized Approach Solved For Attrition with SugarCRM's CHRO 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

This episode explores the innovative way the CHRO of SugarCRM reduced employee turnover from 23% to 9% after joining the company. In addition to reducing turnover, CHRO Shana Sweeney shares: How she cultivates a unique company culture: She unveils the core values that make SugarCRM’s culture stand out, including the transformative "Yes, if" approac…

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Drive Employee Engagement By Building A Culture Of Caring with One Medical's CPO 29:21

6M ago29:21

29:21

LEADx and Gallup research on employee experience shows that “your manager cares” is now a top five driver of employee engagement. One great example of “caring” in action is at One Medical, where “manager care” is a top-scoring item on their engagement survey year over year. To learn more, I had the chance to meet with CPO Christine Morehead. Here a…

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COMMUNITY: How to Design and Deliver Your Aspiring Leaders Program with the Sr. Mgr of Leader Dev at OLYMPUS 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

This episode is a LEAKED event from our private, members-only Community of Practice for Leadership Development Professionals. We covered how to design and deliver an aspiring leaders program with the Sr. Manager of Sales Training at OLYMPUS.By Kevin Kruse

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The Case For Intertwining Company Culture And Product with NerdWallet's CPO 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

An unexpected sign of a thriving company culture is when the culture and product go hand in hand. Here are a few examples: At Headspace, a mindfulness and wellness app, company culture is fostered with guided meditations, “MINDays” devoted to letting employees unplug, and peer-to-peer gratitude. At Collectors, a collectible authentication company, …

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The Case For Putting Your Mission At The Heart Of Your Strategy with Waymo's CPO 27:50

6M ago27:50

27:50

In the HBR article, “Put Purpose at the Core of Your Strategy,” the authors describe an intensive study that they conducted to understand the strategies high-growth companies use to drive growth. The authors were surprised to discover one strategy that kept surfacing: putting purpose at the core of your company strategy. Across my thirty plus inter…

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What is Audit Quality? 23:27

7M ago23:27

23:27

Audit quality is a key issue for the interest and governance process of both auditors and companies. In today’s episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader at BDO, welcomes BDO’s Head of Global Audit Quality, Nazia Lakhani for a look at the importance of quality assurance, the challenging power of CSQM1, recent changes in …

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An Authentic Culture Is The Ultimate Moat with the CPO of Dave 27:15

7M ago27:15

27:15

"Building a real authentic culture is a moat because it's hard to replicate," said Shannon Sullivan the CPO of Dave. In this episode, Shannon shares how she built her moat at Dave. Here are a few highlights: 1. Two Ways she fosters authenticity in Dave's culture She injects all-hands meetings with 1) live interviews with customers, and 2) a highly …

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The Secret To Great Company Culture Is ‘Less But Better’ with the CPO of Headspace 21:40

7M ago21:40

21:40

Culture isn't magic. It's the product of thoughtful effort. As Josh Bersin puts it, “To change the culture, don’t start with the culture. Start with the problem that you are trying to solve, what success looks like, and why it matters to your company.” Nowhere is this mentality more present than at Headspace, where Chief Operating Officer (COO) and…

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The Key To A Thriving Culture? Develop Your Emerging Leaders with the CPO of DocuSign 18:02

7M ago18:02

18:02

Leadership development is the lever for a thriving culture. Gallup research indicates that 70% of engagement can be traced back to an employee’s relationship with their manager. At DocuSign, employees actively love their leaders. In fact, year after year, one of the company’s highest-scoring items on its employee engagement score is “How likely wou…

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Joe Beef Group with Fred Morin 42:40

7M ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Fred Morin, chef, co-owner and co-founder of the Joe Beef Group, comprised of several iconic Montreal restaurants. They are also joined by Bernard Cormier, Managing Director and Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions at BDO Canada to discuss transactions and what adds value to your business.…

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Revisit: Putting the G in ESG 40:22

7M ago40:22

40:22

The speed of movement surrounding ESG changes is continually increasing and can’t be ignored any longer. In today’s episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader at BDO, is joined by Mary Mathews, Partner in BDO’s Accounting Advisory Group, to discuss the rapid pace at which ESG standards are being implemented and the impact…

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Think Of Your First-Line Leaders As Player-Coaches with the CPO of Box 18:10

7M ago18:10

18:10

With their deep involvement “on-the-floor” frontline managers are a lot like player-coaches. That’s how the CPO of Box Jess Swank likes to think of them. And I think it makes a lot of sense! Jess shared five critical ways she develops her frontline leaders Monthly manager power hours on timely skills A bi-weekly manager newsletter A Slack channel f…

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Teameo with Sarah Seddiki 37:46

7M ago37:46

37:46

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Sarah Seddiki, co-founder of Teameo.io. She tells us about her thirst to feel “useful”, identifying an opportunity to pivot during the pandemic, and navigating the challenges posed by managing growth in the EdTech market. They are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, senior manager of business se…

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How To Reverse-Engineer Highly Impactful Leadership with the CPO of CEI 23:23

7M ago23:23

23:23

At Cupertino Electric Inc. (CEI), the company grew so fast that they’ve found themselves at an inflection point. Now, CEI is attempting to slow down to observe its most effective leaders and determine what makes them great. To learn more, I met with CEI’s CPO Estrella Parker. A few highlights from our conversation include: 1. How she decoded the mi…

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Tite Frette with Karl Magnone 42:39

7M ago42:39

42:39

In this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar receive Karl Magnone, president and founder of Les Franchises Tite Frette. We learn about the advantages of the franchisor business model, the importance of excellent customer service, and how his company’s CRM helped them grow from 0 to 45 stores across Quebec in 5 years. Amanda Khoury, managerfor estates…

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How An Evidence-Based Culture Can Drive Performance with the CPO of Virta Health 29:58

8M ago29:58

29:58

As I approach 40 podcast episodes with CPOs, an interesting theme has emerged: Companies that lean into quirky values stand out as especially creative and authentic environments. At Virta Health, employees operate around the value: "Evidence based." To learn more about what this looks like in action, I met with Dr. Lucia Guillory, the CPO. A couple…

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Revisit: Raising Funds in a Tough Market 26:05

8M ago26:05

26:05

Over the past year, increasing interest rates, high inflation, and the threat of recession continue to affect the ability to raise funds. In today’s episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader at BDO, is joined by Mary Matthews, Partner in BDO’s Accounting Advisory Group. Together, they discuss key points of raising funds …

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How Leadership Development Can Reverse Turnover Quickly with the CPO of Bristlecone 33:18

8M ago33:18

33:18

Gallup research indicates that 70% of engagement can be traced back to an employee’s relationship with their manager. This just goes to show that at the heart of any thriving culture is thriving leadership. Bristlecone is no exception. When the company attrition rate grew to 27% nearly two years ago, Chief People Officer (CPO) Lisa Lesko knew she n…

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How Radical Candor Can Float Your Company Through Times Of Change with the CPO of Neo4j 36:20

8M ago36:20

36:20

When a company experiences rapid growth, growing pains are inevitable. Original employees find themselves in a sea of new employees. The way things are done shifts. The culture evolves. So what can a company do to ease its growing pains? One of the more creative approaches I’ve heard is at Neo4j where employees adopted a company-wide mentality of r…

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Essentia with Jack Dell'Accio 45:52

8M ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar receive Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and founder of natural memory foam mattress company Essentia. Jack tells to us about the “mattress in a box” frenzy, the importance of deep sleep, and how toxic products in your bedroom can negatively impact your health. They are also joined by Greg McDonald, Director at BDO …

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How To Scale And Sustain A Culture Of Caring with the CPO of Seismic 23:27

8M ago23:27

23:27

A tricky challenge many companies face as they grow: The high-touch, personalized approach to culture is tough to scale. At Seismic, the company’s founder-led culture revolves around caring. So much so that many employees were former customers. Despite rapid growth to 1600 employees, Seismic has managed to hold onto its culture of caring. CPO Linda…

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