Episodes

  • What are the motives of thought leaders? Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Steve Paikin, Canadian politics expert

    What are the motives of thought leaders? Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Steve Paikin, Canadian politics expert
    May 20 2026
    Steve Paikin is a journalist known for covering Canadian politics and hosting TVO’s The Agenda for 19 seasons. Right now you can hear him on his weekly podcasts: #onpoli and The Paikin Podcast. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, we discuss ✔ Does being a thought leader always mean you are trying to sway public opinion? ✔ The importance of having hobbies outside of work ✔ His approach to writing three books at the same time ✔ Becoming the chancellor of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. If you want to learn more about Steve’s work you can visit stevepaikin.com

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    31 mins
  • Tapping into vulnerability and hope: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Sana Bég, humanitarian expert

    Tapping into vulnerability and hope: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Sana Bég, humanitarian expert
    May 13 2026

    Sana Bég is the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières — Doctors Without Borders Canada. She has a background in journalism and international relations. On this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, Sana speaks about ✔ Knowing when to speak publicly about a cause ✔ Leaning into vulnerability as a leader ✔ Hope as a radical stance. To learn more about Sana, follow her on LinkedIn or Instagram. Plus: Check out The Walrus article discussed in the episode and MSF's Hope is Radical campaign.


    This episode is brought to you by Médecins Sans Frontières — Doctors Without Borders Canada.

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    26 mins
  • MuchMusic and Twitter and Harvard, Oh My: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jennifer Hollett, news and media expert

    MuchMusic and Twitter and Harvard, Oh My: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jennifer Hollett, news and media expert
    May 6 2026
    Jennifer Hollett is the Executive Director at The Walrus and has had a string of notable jobs in media. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she shares tips about ✔Intentionally consuming digital content ✔The evolving media landscape ✔Using curiosity and action to fuel thought leadership. To learn more about Jennifer, you can visit her website at https://jenniferhollett.com/

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    39 mins
  • Trademarking "Change Fluency": Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jay Kiew, change and innovation expert

    Trademarking "Change Fluency": Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jay Kiew, change and innovation expert
    Apr 29 2026
    Jay Kiew is an innovation strategist and keynote speaker. He is also the author of Change Fluency: 9 Principles to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Innovation. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, he shares tips about ✔Managing an intense travel schedule ✔The importance of pausing to reflect on your work ✔Navigating industry award applications ✔Managing polarities in leadership. To learn more about Jay's work you can visit https://www.changefluency.com/

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    32 mins
  • "Are you leading conversations or chasing after them?" Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Pauleanna Reid, ghostwriter and communications expert

    "Are you leading conversations or chasing after them?" Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Pauleanna Reid, ghostwriter and communications expert
    Apr 22 2026
    Pauleanna Reid is a ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and celebrities with their speeches and books. In this episode she talks about ✔Best practices for content development ✔Tapping into the power of LinkedIn ✔Lifelong learning ✔How to find inspiration outside of work. To learn more about Pauleanna's work visit: https://pauleannareid.com/

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    25 mins
  • In pursuit of roles that didn't exist: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jesse Wente, film and storytelling expert

    In pursuit of roles that didn't exist: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jesse Wente, film and storytelling expert
    Apr 15 2026
    Jesse Wente is a writer, arts leader and advocate for Indigenous rights in the storytelling sectors and beyond. He is best known for spending 20+ years as a columnist for CBC Radio’s Metro Morning, as a film and culture critic. In this episode he speaks about ✔The intersection of innovation and storytelling ✔What it's like writing a children's book ✔Creating universes for Indigenous creators to play in ✔Pursuing jobs that didn't exist before. For more information about Jesse's work, visit http://jessewente.ca

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    45 mins
  • Focusing on the good and trustworthy: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Danielle Strickland, spiritual growth expert

    Focusing on the good and trustworthy: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Danielle Strickland, spiritual growth expert
    Apr 8 2026

    Danielle Strickland is a celebrated voice within the Christian community and beyond. She is known for advocating for women, diversity and peace. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she talks about ✔ Dealing with misinformation and hate online ✔ Tapping into the power of experimentation ✔ Wisdom vs. knowledge ✔ The beauty of storytelling and asking questions. If you want to learn more about Danielle's work you can visit http://daniellestrickland.com



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    28 mins
  • Trailblazing her way through the gig economy: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Pay Chen, food and lifestyle expert

    Trailblazing her way through the gig economy: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Pay Chen, food and lifestyle expert
    Apr 1 2026
    Pay Chen is a radio and TV host, writer and producer —- known for her work with food, travel and lifestyle content. You might recognize her from her segments on all the Toronto morning shows or from her bylines in The Kit, Buzzfeed and Vice. In this episode of Let's Talk Thought Leadership, she shares tips about ✔ Navigating the gig economy ✔ Important skills for getting hired (and re-hired) ✔ The power of saying "no" ✔ How to pitch TV segments. To learn more about Pay, you can visit her website https://www.paychen.com/

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    32 mins