Ivey Executive Education Presents: Learning In Action

 This episode explores the hidden costs of silence in leadership and how avoiding difficult conversations can undermine trust, alignment, and engagement. Led by Ivey Professors Kanina Blanchard and Cameron McAlpine, the discussion unpacks the psychology behind avoidance and offers practical tools for leading courageous conversations that strengthen accountability, relationships, and team performance. 

Presented in partnership with the Ivey Alumni Network Toronto Chapter and Governance Professionals of Canada, this episode features a panel discussion on how the evolving board–executive dynamic is transforming governance, strategy, and leadership at the highest levels. Moderated by Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw, the conversation draws on perspectives from Michelle Banik, Larry Lau, Wendy Kei, and Lynn Beauregard. 

In this episode of Learning in Action, host Brian Benjamin speaks with John Lounds, Wren Montgomery, and Sean Drygas about purpose-driven leadership—what it really means to lead with intent, integrity, and persistence. Through stories from business, sustainability, and academia, they explore how purpose can shape culture, guide decision-making, and sustain momentum over time. Featuring insights on authenticity, community, and long-term impact, The Ripple Effect is a conversation about leading change that lasts.

As the global energy sector undergoes fundamental change, leaders are being called to make bold, future-shaping decisions—often in the face of policy uncertainty, rising public scrutiny, and accelerating innovation.In this session, we sit down with Ivey Professor Guy Holburn to explore what it means to lead in an era of energy transition. Holburn offers a candid look at how senior leaders can navigate regulatory complexity, align strategy with shifting societal demands, and drive meaningful transformation across the industry.Host: Bryan Benjamin, Executive Director, Ivey Executive EducationGuest: Christian Dippel, Professor, Business, Economics and Public PolicyFor more insights and information on our programming, visit: https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/executive-education/

Over the past few years, AI technology has exploded into the mainstream, with new platforms and applications emerging at an exponential pace. As organizations rush to adopt these tools, many are grappling with deeper questions around how to approach AI strategically—beyond experimentation and surface-level implementation.In this session, we sit down with Ivey Professor Christian Dippel to explore what it means for leaders to think critically and act decisively in an AI-enabled world. Dippel shares insights on how to identify meaningful opportunities for impact, understand the broader organizational implications of AI, and navigate the gap between hype and real-world application.Host: Bryan Benjamin, Executive Director, Ivey Executive EducationGuest: Christian Dippel, Associate Professor of Business, Economics, and Public Policy, Ivey Business SchoolFor more insights and information on our programming, visit: https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/executive-education/