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Ep 17: Samantha Nutt
Ep 16: Perry Dellelce
Ep 15: Laurie Lanoue
Ep 14: Andrée-Claude Bérubé
Ep 13: Al Varney
Ep 12: Chad Aboud
Ep 11: Leila Rafi
Ep 10: Leo Martellotto
Ep 9: Jackie Sanz
On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Dr. Samantha Nutt, who has more than 16 years experience of working in war zones, and who founded and serves as president of War Child Canada, an esteemed partner of Alexa Translations. Dr. Nutt talks about what inspired her to get involved with children at the frontlines of many of the world’s major crises and how she remains motivated in the face of the many challenges she has faced along the way. With decades of hard-won wisdom to share, she gives advice to those who seek to make a change in the world and see an idea realized, while overcoming their feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. We also hear about Dr. Nutt’s belief in the importance of the rule of law and access to justice as the next frontier of international humanitarian assistance, and the potential for each and every one of us to be a leader.
On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Perry Dellelce, founder and managing partner of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP. Specializing in securities, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Perry’s expertise has made him a trusted advisor to numerous entrepreneurs, executives and corporations, and gained him recognition in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Alongside his impressive legal career, Perry also invests much of his time into charity work that includes acting as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Olympic Foundation; a voting Member of the Canadian Olympic Committee; a member of the For Good Campaign Cabinet at the University of Notre Dame; and Member of the Business Advisory Council of Mendoza College of Business. In this episode, Perry reflects on the 30 years since founding Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and shares his secrets to success. He also talks about the importance of getting involved in organizations and endeavors that have a positive impact in healthcare, education, arts and culture, and athletics. Perry gives important advice to students and new lawyers who hope to accomplish success and fulfillment in their careers and personal lives.
On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Laurie Lanoue, Office Managing Partner for Montreal at McKinsey & Company. Laurie has worked across many sectors, including advanced industries, medical devices, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Much of her work is focused on helping clients to implement organization-wide operational excellence programs, develop operations and network strategies, and transform procurement functions. In this episode, Laurie shares her expertise as an established advisor for market leading organizations, and speaks about how she’s overcome challenges while remaining positive and open to the lessons they offer. We also learn about her experience completing an MBA at the University of Oxford, the importance of apprenticeship in her career, and why community and civil society movements sit near to her heart.
On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Andrée-Claude Bérubé, executive vice president and general counsel at SNC-Lavalin.With a great deal of experience with international companies, Andrée-Claude has developed a reputation for innovation and a belief that legal teams can transform themselves to follow the direction a business is going. Her focus is on innovation and supporting SNC-Lavalin in its ongoing digital transformation strategy. Recently, this included the acquisition of new technology to boost efficiency and collaboration within the team.Andrée-Claude shares her career journey, highlighting key moments along the way, and gives her thoughts on the best thing young lawyers can do to accomplish success and fulfillment in both their careers and their personal lives.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Al Varney, the President of PowerON Energy Solutions and Group Leader of the CEO Global Network.Prior to joining PowerON, Al ran an advisory practice in which he conducted strategy and coaching work for CEOs and enterprise clients. Previously Al had an esteemed career spanning 33 years at Xerox, which saw him at the helm of the organization in executive roles in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Al walks us through this inspiring career journey and shares some of the key moments that have shaped him into who, and where, he is today.Al discusses the challenging decisions he had to make along the way, and what leadership principles he believes are worth prioritizing to lead a team to success, sharing key pieces of advice for all aspiring leaders of tomorrow.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Chad Aboud, former General Counsel and Law Firm Lawyer. Other than his legal background, Chad helps people build more inspiring and fulfilling careers through business advisory and consulting, also being a TEDx Speaker. Chad discusses his career evolutions, legal insights, public speaking development, and a deeper look into his mindset. Chad covers a large range of topics that will help viewers get exclusive advice and personal knowledge.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Leila Rafi, who is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2022) as a leading lawyer in the field of corporate law, as well as being known as a part of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. Aside from being a lawyer, Leila also has a background in teaching as an adjunct professor at Queen’s University. Leila discusses her upbringing, the pivotal moments in her career, building professional relationships, and challenges in the legal profession. All in all, Leila covers a large range of topics that will help viewers get a deeper understanding of the world of law.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Leo Martellotto, who is a Harvard graduate and the president of Junior Achievement Americas, a successful NGO dedicated to inspiring and preparing the youth for the future of jobs. Leo discusses his upbringing, the key moments in his career, entrepreneurial advice and debunks myths surrounding non-profit organizations. From challenges that he’s faced in his career to motivational advice, Leo covers a large range of topics that will help viewers get a deeper understanding of the business environment.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci talks to Jacqueline Sanz, a financial services compliance, risk, and governance expert and the Managing Director Canada for Risk and Compliance a Protiviti. In a career spanning three decades, Jacqueline has headed risk and compliance departments at several notable organizations, and has designed compliance frameworks and operational processes to mitigate risks. She gives insightful advice based on her experience, and provides some amazing advice for budding professionals pursuing a career in risk and compliance.
On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci talks to Morgan MacLeod, the founder and CEO of Cubicle Fugitive, a full-service law marketing firm. Morgan talks about the evolution of the digital marketing landscape as a whole, and the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur, and more importantly, how she overcame them. From tips around productivity to devising marketing strategies, Morgan provides amazing insights and information that’s great for people looking to grow professionally.