70% of change comes from the people because creativity, motivation, ability, and passion are the power." In our newest episode of "How I Lead Change" podcast, we sat down with Davide Sartini, the Chief Corporate Officer of G. Mondini, a global leader in food packaging technology. Davide shares how values, empowerment, and a people-first mindset drive transformation in their industry. He believes that technology may enable progress, but it’s people—their ideas, motivation, and passion—th...

In our newest episode of "How I Lead Change," we sat down with Andrea Wood, the EVP and Chief Legal & Governance Officer at TELUS—a leading Canadian telecommunications company that connects millions of people across Canada and around the world. From law, leadership, telecom to tech, Andrea shares her incredible journey of navigating change with curiosity, courage, and AI. www.pragilis.com

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, we are happy to have the Chief People Officer of Wajax, Mark Edgar. Mark shares his "people-first" leadership approach and insights on driving organizational change. He also highlights the role of HR in fostering cultural transformation, adapting to workplace challenges, and supporting employee well-being.Mark leads with a people-first approach that earned Wajax a Platinum certification in Healthy Workplace and Mental Health from Excel...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Shakira Naraine, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)'s Chief People Officer, shares her strategy for leading change by focusing on workforce stability, employee engagement, and strong union partnerships. Her people-first approach has improved organizational communication and cooperation, supporting smoother labor negotiations and a unified culture. She advises leaders to pursue big visions through small, consistent steps, with a focus on li...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Kim Carter, the Chief People Officer for Altus Group, takes us on a discussion about the importance of clear communication during change and why it is important to know your "why" when undergoing change. Kim brings over two decades of executive Human Resources experience that built highly effective teams that support profitable growth in transforming companies. She has proven experience creating inclusive environments that attract and r...

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Gavin Wood, the former Chief Information Officer of Newcrest Mining, shares his experience leading IT and digital transformations at Newcrest. He discusses how he focused on building a strong team culture and delivering valuable projects that enhanced the company’s IT and digital capabilities.Gavin is a commercial leader with a proven track record of driving transformational technology change and delivering measurable benefits. With his 11 y...

We are excited to introduce Eowynne Noble, the Chief People Officer at Fasken, Canada's largest law firm, which has more than 2,000 employees and operates in 10 offices across three continents.Eowynne talks about the important factors driving change in her firm, like employee well-being, AI adoption, sustainable economy and talent competition. She's leading change by prioritizing the development of people within the firm. www.pragilis.com

Get ready to hear from an amazing guest in this episode! We're thrilled to introduce Synthia Kloot, the Chief Operating Officer at Clark Wilson LLP, a Vancouver-based law firm that provides top-notch legal services to clients across various industries such as technology and real estate in British Columbia.Synthia is a true trailblazer who has brought change to many sectors including real estate, banking, distribution and logistics, financial audit and controls, and IT consulting. Her outstand...

Our guest is Helen Sheridan, Chief Human Resource Officer at STEMCELL, the largest biotech company in Canada. Helen is renowned for creating human-centered organizational cultures that drive exceptional business results and growth. In this episode, she shares her experience of leading human-centric changes.www.pragilis.com

Graham Talbot is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. He has held senior leadership roles in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, including positions in Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Maersk Energy, and Maersk Oil. Prior to that, he worked for Shell in senior international finance roles. Most recently, he was the CFO of Seaspan and Atlas Corporation, overseeing the financial performance of a fleet of over 130 containerships.In this episode, Graham shares his ...

Kate Parker, Vice President, People at Technical Safety BC, shares successful strategies for leading organizational change and cultivating a proactive, agile, accountable, and integrated workforce of over 400 employees.Technical Safety BC is an independent organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. In addition to issuing permits, licenses, and certificates, they work with the industry to reduce...

In this episode, we're joined by Radha Curpen, Vancouver Managing Partner and National Leader at Bennett Jones. Radha also co-heads the firm's Environmental Law practice, and with over 30 years of legal and advisory experience, she specializes in providing strategic counsel to clients related to the environment, First Nations, wider ESG matters, gender equity issues, and the handling, transportation, and remediation of hazardous materials. Radha has served on numerous corporate, non-profit, a...

As SFU's Associate Vice-President, External Relations, Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan liaises with communities to help facilitate inclusion and reconciliation initiatives. Born in Malaysia and raised in India, Sobhana immigrated to Canada in 1995 and has worked in the government, private and non-profit sectors for over two decades. In 2015, Sobhana was nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their c...

Bryan Cox is the leading voice and advocate for the LNG industry in Canada. Bryan leads a team actively working with governments, business leaders, Indigenous leaders, communities, and the broader public to realize the opportunity to build a world-leading LNG industry for the benefit of all Canadians. Bryan says, 'I think the pandemic has really driven a lot of people into their corners. And what I think we need to do and where change leaders really need to operate right now is in provid...

Leading an organization of more than 25,000 medical and non-medical staff, Kathy MacNeil at the helm of Island Health shares her perspectives on leading change. Kathy says, 'that change happens through relationships and so sometimes it takes more time than we may believe it needs to take as it takes that time to build trust.' Kathy talks about the power of recognition, building relationships and trust to win the hearts and minds of people.www.pragilis.com

In this episode, we are honoured to have Dr. Siddall as our guest. Dr. Siddall discusses:How one of the leading art universities in Canada used creativity to transform the university during the pandemic.The university's role in recognizing and addressing systemic racism, social injustice and other social inequities.How to lead change collaboratively in higher education.www.pragilis.com

In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR). We know the challenges that the aviation industry has experienced globally and the critical role that airports play in maintaining the supply chains. Tamara took on the challenge of leading YVR just as the pandemic was starting. Tamara shares with us her experiences and story of leading people at YVR through unprecedented changes brought on by the pandemic and climate c...

As Saskatchewan Blue Cross celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Shelley shares with us how she is leading technological change to take member experience to the next level using empathy, purpose, listening to understand and engaging people.www.pragilis.com

In this episode, Mayor Nenshi shares how he led Calgary as a mayor over the last ten years. You'll hear about the steps Calgary is taking to improve its resilience—be it economic, environmental, social or otherwise. Mayor Nenshi shares his strategies for helping people (both city staff citizens) adapt to change and what's different about leading change in a government setting. And, you'll hear why he wears purple every single day! www.pragilis.com

How I Lead Change: COVID-19 Special EditionIn this episode, you'll hear from Kevin Desmond, CEO at Translink—the statutory authority responsible for the regional transportation network of Metro Vancouver.You'll hear how Kevin's led through the disruption caused by #COVID19, how he galvanized his workforce and external stakeholders around a mission, and his antidote to change inertia in public sector environments.www.pragilis.com