Quiet Part Out Loud

In this episode of The Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante sit down with the Honourable Rona Ambrose for a candid and compelling conversation about leadership, courage, advocacy, and the responsibility that comes with using your platform for good. From her rise in federal politics to serving in senior cabinet roles and leading the Official Opposition, Rona reflects on the defining chapters of her career and the issues that continue to shape her work today. She speaks openly about advocating for women and girls, the fight to support Yazidi survivors, the global rollback of women's rights, and why protecting the most vulnerable must remain at the core of leadership. The conversation also explores confidence, sponsorship, women's economic empowerment, and the importance of taking risks before you feel fully ready. Rona shares practical advice for women navigating leadership and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply jump. This is a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, impact, and choosing to lead with both strength and heart. In this episode, we discuss: Rona's career journey through politics, public service, and leadership Advocating for women and girls in Canada and around the world The importance of confidence, resilience, and taking risks Why women need sponsorship, not just mentorship Economic empowerment and women in leadership What gives Rona hope about the next generation Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: The Honourable Rona Ambrose For Axis Connects: Executive Producers, Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Video Producer: Scott Westby Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com

In this follow-up episode of Quiet Part Out Loud, Nuvyn and Alex revisit one of the most debated workplace topics of the past few years: the return to the office. After the initial wave of return-to-office policies and reactions, many organizations are now entering a new phase — one where the real challenges and lessons are beginning to surface. In this conversation, Nuvyn and Alex reflect on what companies are learning as they move beyond the initial transition and begin to evaluate what is actually working. They explore questions such as: Why some return-to-office strategies succeed while others face resistance The evolving expectations employees have around flexibility and workplace culture How leaders can think more intentionally about the purpose of the office What organizations may have underestimated about hybrid work The long-term implications for leadership, productivity, and organizational design Rather than focusing on headlines or mandates, this episode digs into the practical realities leaders are facing today as they try to balance culture, collaboration, and performance in a changing work environment. Whether you're a business leader, manager, or employee navigating these shifts, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into what the future of work may actually look like — beyond the policies.

Layoffs, identity crises, and the future of work. Alex and Nuvyn discuss navigating career pivots, the problem with making your job your whole life, and whether experience is actually more valuable than a degree in today's market. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week, Nuvyn and Alex, discuss from return-to-work mandates and the struggle for flexibility. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Join Alex and Nuvyn as they sit down with Dawn de Lima, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, TC Energy, to discuss her evolution from a self-proclaimed workaholic to a champion for workplace inclusion. Dawn candidly shares personal stories about navigating a male-dominated industry, the reality of the gender pay gap, and the difficult sacrifices required to balance a high-level executive career with parenthood. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Dawn de Lima, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, TC Energy For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week Alex and Nuvyn are in conversation with Jenna Kaye, Axis Connects co-founder and CEO of Odyssey Trust Company. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Jenna Kaye, CEO of Odyssey Trust Company For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex are back to discuss what it's like raising boys in this day and age. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

As the Quiet Part Out Loud takes the week off for a much needed break, please enjoy some lighter moments from 2025. See you all in 2026! Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's pod, Alex and Nuvyn discuss a recent article in the New York Times with a title so incendiary it was revised not once, but twice! Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

It's Quiet Part Out Loud's first live show! Recorded live in front of a sold-out crowd at the 2025 Axis Connects Leadership Forum! Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Hetty Pye, co-founder of RRA Artemis, a pioneering development program designed to drive systemic change in the succession planning process. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Hetty Pye, co-founder of RRA Artemis For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In today's episode Nuvyn and Alex sit down with Calgary, broadcasting legend, Linda Olsen to discuss her career covering the city she grew up in, dealing with always having to 'be on' and life after broadcasting. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Linda Olsen, United Way Campaign Co-Chair, former Global TV broadcaster For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week Nuvyn and Alex are joined with Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News for an enlightening conversation about raising children, holding politicians accountable and everything in between. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Ageism doesn't just happen to older professionals. In this week's pod, Alex and Nuvyn discuss how ageism is affecting young professionals. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

Nuvyn and Alex have a heart-to-heart about navigating life in a moment of crisis.  Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

After reviewing the Prosperity Project's Annual Report Card, Nuvyn and Alex discuss if leadership is worth it. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

This week Nuvyn and Alex are joined by Sue Tomney, CEO, YW Calgary. For the last 14 years, Sue Tomney has held the role of CEO of YW Calgary, an organization dedicated to providing critical support services for women and families in need.  Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Sue Tomney, CEO, YW Calgary For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards For Pluto Pictures: Video producer Scott Westby Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this special emergency pod, Nuvyn and Alex discuss the Alberta Teachers Strike and some surprising results from a poll sent out to AXIS Connects members. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex welcome Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of the Prosperity Project. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of the Prosperity Project For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex discuss the relationship between financial independence and divorce. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/

In this week's episode, Nuvyn and Alex are in conversation with Susan Charles, Brand Strategy Lead at Google and Professor at George Brown College. Hosts: Nuvyn Peters and Alexandra Stante Guest: Susan Charles, Brand Strategy Lead at Google and Professor at George Brown College For AXIS Connects: Executive producers, Nuvyn Peters, Alexandra Stante; Producer, Claire Edwards Produced by: Steve Chin Learn more about AXIS Connects at: axisconnects.com/