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Why Feedback Beats Big Ideas Every Time

June 3, 2025 Education, Tech 0:31:38

Toronto-based KnowMeQ Founder and CEO Matt Foran knows how AI can address two emerging and linked issues in Higher Education. KnowMeQ is the leading AI enabled, web-based workforce diagnostic & up-skilling assessment tool that identifies real skill gaps to make predictive decisions to improve your company’s workforce skill, performance and agility. KnowMeQ is an Adaptability Quotient (AQ) indicator tool. AQ is regarded as the most important measure for success in today and tomorrow’s world of work. It provides the ability for employees and companies to adapt and thrive in rapidly changing environments. Matt holds a Masters of Education from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Adult Education with a specialization in Workplace Learning and Social Change. He is a published researcher and in 2010, founded the world’s first fully online adult literacy program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults.

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Helping transform the workplace

May 27, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting, Education, General 0:19:52

Sam Jenkins is the managing partner of Punchcard Systems, a digital transformation studio focused on transforming people, workplaces, and communities through technology. He has always believed that enriching people’s whole selves serves as a cornerstone to creating a better community. That’s why his entrepreneurial journey started as Co-Founder and CEO of Wellnext, a software startup focused on building technology for workplace wellness, and later as one of the founding team members of Startup Edmonton.

He has provided leadership and expertise to several organizations, including the boards of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation, as well as held governance roles with the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Sam’s commitment to his community led him to being named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine (2012), and in 2013 the University of Alberta recognized him with the Horizon Award as an outstanding young alumnus. Currently, Sam serves as Vice Chair of the Winspear Centre for Music, and is leading the facility’s 40,000 square foot expansion, including new performance venues, classrooms, and creative spaces.

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What makes a good leader

May 22, 2025 Business, Coaching & Consulting, Education, General 0:24:11

Andrew Brooks, CPA, ICD.D, BBA
Executive Leader | Fractional CEO | Board Director | Strategic Advisor |Speaker

Andrew Brooks is a respected executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience leading organizations through transformation, growth, and transition. As the founder of Had To Holdings Ltd., he provides fractional CEO and executive advisory services to companies across Canada and internationally.

He began his relationship with Waiward as a fractional CEO before becoming its President and CEO, and has held similar leadership roles with the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and Flint Transfield Services.

Andrew’s early international experience in Nigeria helped shape his global perspective and culturally informed leadership style.

Today, he serves as Vice Chair of the Calgary Drug Treatment Court, a board member of The Future of Energy Global Summit and a director of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, where he supports corporate and economic development with cross-cultural collaboration.

As a public speaker, Andrew regularly shares insights on energy, leadership, organizational alignment, and navigating change. Whether on stage, on a panel or in the boardroom, he’s known for his solid integrity, loyalty, steady presence, and his belief that “everyone has a story.”

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Value Community, Connection and Genuine Relationships

May 20, 2025 Business, Education, General 0:47:09

Hailing from small-town Newfoundland, Joanne Bath values community, connection, and genuine relationships—principles that have been the cornerstone of her rewarding career. Joanne is an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader who has dedicated much of her career to supporting life-changing health research and care in the Maritimes, across Canada, and beyond. Her extensive experience includes leading transformative campaigns for major organizations like the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation and the IWK Foundation. She has built and led high-performing teams, raising over $90 million through entrepreneurial thinking, meticulous vision, and thoughtful leadership. Joanne’s leadership style is people-first, fostering trust, empowering ownership, and promoting entrepreneurial thinking. She excels at building high-performing teams and facilitating strategic partnerships by deeply understanding stakeholder needs. Her approach has consistently resulted in measurable success, from creating comprehensive campaign strategies to nurturing relationships with key donors and volunteers.

Joanne’s company, Kittiwake, is a philanthropic consulting firm where we believe that adaptability, connection, and resilience are at the heart of every successful fundraising strategy. Inspired by the Atlantic’s ever-changing tides and the Kittiwake bird’s ability to navigate them, we help organizations rise to new challenges, embrace growth, and build the kind of donor relationships that sustain impact for years to come.

Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that sustainable fundraising is built on strong relationships, strategic vision, and the ability to evolve. Kittiwake brings the expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on guidance needed to make ambitious goals a reality.

Kittiwake offers services in 4 main categories: Revenue Growth, Organizational Strategy, Talent Development & Donor Communications

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Everyone Loves Math (or can learn to love it)

May 14, 2025 Business, Education, General 0:30:53

Dr. John Mighton is an award-winning mathematician, playwright, and best-selling author internationally recognized for his ground-breaking work building children’s confidence, skills, and success in math.

He founded the Canadian charity JUMP Math (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies) in 2002 with an equity-driven mission to empower every child to achieve their potential through accessible math education. JUMP Math’s K-8 resources currently support thousands of educators and students in North America and other countries to teach, learn, and love math.

Dr. Mighton holds a master’s degree in philosophy from McMaster University and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Toronto, where he frequently teaches at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. A recipient of the Order of Canada, Dr. Mighton has published three books on math education, given hundreds of talks on the subject, including a TEDx Talk and keynote at the Aspen Brain Forum, and has received many awards and honorary doctorates in recognition of his work. His latest book, All Things Being Equal: Why Math is the Key to a Better World, offers a compelling argument for why accessible math education can and must be available to everyone. In a twist of fate in his early career, Dr. Mighton played Matt Damon’s math tutor in the 1997 movie, Good Will Hunting
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Dating Disrupted: A Business That Brings People Together

May 7, 2025 Coaching & Consulting, Communications, Education 0:32:39

Kavita is one of the world’s top dating psychology coaches for men and the founder of Dashing Date. Based in Montreal, she brings over 13 years of experience helping men navigate modern dating with confidence and success. She’s the resident dating expert on Breakfast Television and has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Global News.

Phone: +1 (514) 967-7818
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Bringing the entrepreneurial spirit into a career as a realtor

September 19, 2024 Education, Finance, Investment 0:21:44

Renata Reid, a seasoned Sales Associate and Senior Vice President of Sales with 20+ years in Calgary’s real estate scene. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Professional and Global Real Estate Advisor. She seamlessly blends marketing prowess with senior sales savvy.

A Calgary resident for 21+ years, Renata brings an intimate grasp of the local market. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with a straightforward and sophisticated humor, sets her apart. Renata excels in tailored marketing and exceptional negotiation, making her the go-to for condos, residences, or luxury properties.

Her approach combines thoughtful advice, honest opinions, and unwavering integrity. A top-performing senior agent, Renata fosters trust with her approachable personality.

Committed to the community, she supports local organizations like The Calgary Emergency Women’s Shelter, Canadian Christian Outreach, Rotary Club, Calgary Food Bank, and Mustard Seed.

Renata’s passion for unique open houses with live music and special guests adds flair to her real estate expertise. Strategic pricing and a touch of wit make her the ideal choice for those selling their homes.

Active in running, kayaking, and cross-country skiing, Renata mirrors her enthusiasm for the communities she serves. Choosing Renata means a seasoned professional with a dash of wit for an enjoyable real estate journey.

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A passion for giving back to the community

August 2, 2024 Education, Finance, Investment 0:21:39

Craig Senyk is Board Chair at Mawer Investment Management. His true passion is social investment. He is passionate about supporting initiatives and organizations that lead to better outcomes for children, arts, culture and sport. At Mawer, the team responsible for community giving looks for organizations helping to alleviate poverty in the communities they work and live. The three underlying pillars of the Mawer strategy are: education, with an emphasis on financial literacy and empowerment; healthcare, with an emphasis on mental health; and, basic needs, such as food and shelter. Senyk believes that corporate and social entities are not separate entities. Senyk also has launched the Calgary Jamboree for Charity.

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Owner Organization: Self Reconnection Therapeutics

May 8, 2024 Coaching & Consulting, Education, Health and Wellness 0:27:44

Naomi Kunert, Founder of the Self Reconnection Method, is an accomplished and renowned transpersonal therapist and spiritual guide with over 25 years of experience in successfully empowering her clients to overcome physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual trauma.

The Self-Reconnection Method is an integrative healing system, that activates a person’s inner healing mechanism, allowing for reconnection on all levels of self, enabling people to recover from chronic states of stress, disease & disconnection.

Her approach unites practical and proven methods in the field of neuroscience with principles of quantum physics, blending with it the natural laws of healing practiced and preserved by Earth’s oldest ancestral cultures; a complementing synthesis of the ancient and modern integrative ways of healing.

Naomi has a practice on Vancouver Island, Canada, and facilitates workshops internationally and presents at clinicians’ seminars. She offers online or in-person one-to-one sessions and Self Reconnection Method workshops and classes.

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Using Art to Change the World with Craig Perlmutter of Arcadia Earth

April 17, 2024 Art & Culture, Education, Events & Entertainment, Tech 0:31:03

Craig Perlmutter is the president of Arcadia Earth Toronto. His detail-oriented, hands-on leadership merged with enthusiasm toward the outdoors, entertainment, hospitality, education and outstanding customer service provides the exhibit’s first Canadian location with a perfect partner. Arcadia Earth Toronto combines Perlmutter’s entrepreneurial passions and experiences into one remarkable venture. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania as an Economics major, Perlmutter spent seven years in the promotions and marketing industry before owning and operating one of Canada’s top overnight summer camps in Algonquin Provincial Park for two decades. A visit to Arcadia Earth New York in 2020 led him to this incredible opportunity. Perlmutter’s extensive outreach within the local community through business and volunteer positions, with his experience in promotions, marketing and events brings valuable knowledge to further our mission of growing a community with more environmentally conscious and sustainability-thinking citizens.

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