Applaud - People in Public Service (formerly Quarter Century Club)
29 episodes
4 weeks ago
Join us as we walk through the lives of deeply committed public servants who are working hard behind the scenes and in front of audiences, improving public services that Canadians rely on and that shape our experiences. Whether deputy minister, journalist, author, public broadcaster, actor, tax credit advisor, or consumer specialist, we applaud individuals who have played a critical role in our public lives beyond the call of duty. We will ask thought-provoking questions with fresh insights, but it is our guests who turn their incredible life experiences into inspiring messages, reflecting into moments of adversity and triumph.
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Join us as we walk through the lives of deeply committed public servants who are working hard behind the scenes and in front of audiences, improving public services that Canadians rely on and that shape our experiences. Whether deputy minister, journalist, author, public broadcaster, actor, tax credit advisor, or consumer specialist, we applaud individuals who have played a critical role in our public lives beyond the call of duty. We will ask thought-provoking questions with fresh insights, but it is our guests who turn their incredible life experiences into inspiring messages, reflecting into moments of adversity and triumph.
Fatouma Ahmed: Defining One’s Own Path with Intention, Inclusion, and Integrity Part 1
The Path of Public Service
30 minutes 3 seconds
4 weeks ago
Fatouma Ahmed: Defining One’s Own Path with Intention, Inclusion, and Integrity Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Fatouma Ahmed reflects on Canadian Islamic Heritage Month and shares the personal and professional journey that has shaped her path in public service. She reflects on growing up as a Black Muslim woman in Canada, the role of community and early influences in guiding her commitment to service, and how her lived experiences continue to ground her leadership and sense of purpose.
Fatouma speaks candidly about resilience, authenticity, and the importance of representation in creating spaces of belonging. She shares lessons from navigating challenges in the public sector, the value of showing up fully in every space, and how identity and lived experience shape the way she approaches leadership and service.
She also explores what it means to lead with integrity and responsibility, highlighting the power of allyship, the necessity of accessibility in both design and service delivery, and the ripple effect that comes from lifting others. Her reflections offer a compelling vision of leadership that is inclusive, accountable, and deeply rooted in faith, equity, and care for community.
The Path of Public Service
Join us as we walk through the lives of deeply committed public servants who are working hard behind the scenes and in front of audiences, improving public services that Canadians rely on and that shape our experiences. Whether deputy minister, journalist, author, public broadcaster, actor, tax credit advisor, or consumer specialist, we applaud individuals who have played a critical role in our public lives beyond the call of duty. We will ask thought-provoking questions with fresh insights, but it is our guests who turn their incredible life experiences into inspiring messages, reflecting into moments of adversity and triumph.
