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On Courage Incorporated host Duncan Sinclair speaks to top business leaders across Canada, tasked with directing the future of their industries, and in turn, the courage of our nation. This podcast is produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte. Duncan Sinclair is Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors.
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In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Teresa Resch, a sports management leader and driving force behind Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team. Teresa shares her journey from a small agricultural town in Minnesota to shaping the future of women’s sports. She reflects on pivotal career moments, the challenges of building a new franchise in a Canadian market, and the importance of storytelling, investment, and community engagement. Teresa also highlights the need for greater exposure and support to grow the fan base, the excitement of building a competitive roster, and the significance of creating a dedicated home for the team.Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duncan Sinclair is joined by Claudette McGowan, a leading cybersecurity expert and tech executive, who shares her journey into the industry and the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman founder. In this episode, Claudette discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the growing influence of AI and emerging technologies, and the need to balance privacy with protection. She addresses the industry’s talent gap and the shared responsibility of government and private sectors in building a secure digital future. Claudette also emphasizes the importance of investment and education in empowering individuals to take charge of their digital safety.Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duncan Sinclair is joined by Scott Moore, CEO of the Invictus Games and a seasoned Canadian television executive. With a background as former Director of CBC Sports and Head of Production for Rogers Communications' Sportsnet and NHL properties, Scott shares his vast expertise in sports broadcasting and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the upcoming Invictus Games, emphasizing the importance of resilience, relationship-building, and leadership in the context of supporting veterans. Scott also reflects on the transformative power of service, the lessons of sportsmanship, and the potential role of AI in enhancing sports performance. He highlights the lasting "legacy of gratitude" the Invictus Games bring to both participants and society.Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concerns to the rise of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). We get an Expert Perspective from Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa who talks about implications of AI in cybersecurity data usage and algorithmic bias , challenges faced by developing countries and AI as a means to empower businesses and stakeholders.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stephen Poloz speaks to Duncan about the greatest economic challenges facing Canadians today - mounting debt, an aging workforce, rising income inequality, climate change - and how we can adapt. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada, now a special advisor for Osler, shares the surprising discoveries he made while writing his book, The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Eugenia Addy speaks to Duncan about bringing STEM education to low-income communities across Canada. They discuss her journey from “unlikely scientist” to CEO of Visions of Science, how she engages youth in science, and what the future of AI means for the field.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maayan Ziv speaks with Duncan about the business case for accessibility. An award-winning photographer, activist and entrepreneur, Maayan discusses her app, AccessNow, reframing what needs to be “fixed” when it comes to disability, and how she’s helping shape new legislation.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andre De Grasse speaks with Duncan about leveraging his career as a six-time Olympic medalist to help Canadian entrepreneurs compete on the world’s business stage. The athlete, author, and investor discusses the courage it takes to build a life beyond elite sports, his investment fund, ADG Ignite Ventures, and his journey to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Climate change is forcing us to confront fire in novel ways: in 2023, more than 15 million hectares of forest burned in Canada. Journalist John Vaillant speaks to Duncan about how the oil industry changed fire, Indigenous burning practices that could save us, and why the 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray moved him to write his award-winning book, Fire Weather.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hope Muir entertains 10 million people a year - well, the company she leads does. The artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada speaks with Duncan about transitioning from dancer to leader, creating meaningful work for artists, and what it takes to modernize a traditional art form.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tareq Hadhad knows countries can’t succeed without peace. The co-founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate speaks with Duncan about his life before the start of the Syrian civil war, resettling in Canada, and what he learned while rebuilding his family’s chocolate company in his new country.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The healthcare system is in crisis and Dr. Kevin Smith wants to improve it with “social medicine.” The President and CEO of the University Health Network speaks to Duncan about health equity, ongoing efforts to transform Canada’s care, and how Covid-19 forced the sector to make some technological changes.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carol Anne Lee speaks with Duncan about digging into her family roots to revitalize Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. The founder of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation shares how her heritage motivates her work, the resilience of Chinese Canadians, and the unique ways this small business community came together to survive the pandemic.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer speaks with Duncan about leading Kahnawake, an Indigenous community with its own government, health, and education system. They discuss what self-governance looks like on the ground, real reconciliation, and what it’s like being the first woman to act as Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Duncan Sinclair speaks with courageous and powerful voices from the world of business and policy tasked with directing the future of their industries. Subscribe for even more courageous leadership! Sinclair is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. Courage Inc. is a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Racialized people are underrepresented in education faculty and leadership. Enter Dean of Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Dr. Wanda Costen. She speaks with Duncan about championing inclusiveness in education and supporting women in leadership.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The oil and gas industry is under pressure to accelerate towards a decarbonized future, and as the industry’s first Chief Climate Officer, Martha Hall Findlay is leading the charge. She speaks to Duncan about her role at Suncor, working with Indigenous communities, and the future of oil sands companies.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Mohamad Fakih speaks to Duncan about why being displaced from Lebanon in his youth motivates him to give back to Canadians now. The zoologist-turned-restaurant entrepreneur discusses the importance of telling immigrant stories, how expanded his business internationally, and receiving the Order of Canada for his philanthropy. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wes Hall speaks with Duncan about how he is creating a more inclusive economy through the Black North Initiative. The Dragon’s Den investor and founder of Kingsdale Advisors shares his unique “bootstrap” mentality, how he convinced 500 industry leaders to commit to racial equity, and the business case for inclusion.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the world searches for what the "new normal" might encompass, we have a unique opportunity to build the future we want. But, it takes courage. In Season 2 of Courage Incorporated, host Duncan Sinclair speaks with powerful people who found success and purpose through adversity.Duncan is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. This is Courage Incorporated, a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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