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Speaking Of Business

Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.

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From chemistry to capital – John Graham, CPP Investments

From chemistry to capital – John Graham, CPP Investments

John Graham, president and CEO of CPP Investments, discusses the $650-billion pension portfolio he oversees and the importance of taking the long view to address market volatility.

Building Canadian champions: reflections on entrepreneurship, growth and resilience

Building Canadian champions: reflections on entrepreneurship, growth and resilience

To mark the 100th episode of the Speaking of Business podcast, three respected business leaders discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and how to build more Canadian champions.

Patient Capital: Galen Weston on Canadian prosperity

Patient Capital: Galen Weston on Canadian prosperity

Galen Weston, CEO of George Weston Ltd, discusses his approach to what he calls “patient capital” and the need for Canada to have a long-term prosperity narrative. He also opens up about inflation, food prices, and the challenges of leadership […]

Embracing the AI opportunity: Elio Luongo, KPMG

Embracing the AI opportunity: Elio Luongo, KPMG

As Elio Luongo nears retirement as CEO of KPMG, he reflects on his career and stresses the importance of helping employees adapt to technological change, especially through developing AI skills, as key to driving productivity and prosperity in the modern […]

Carolyn Wilkins on productivity and economic growth

Carolyn Wilkins on productivity and economic growth

Carolyn Wilkins, former senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, reflects on the importance of economic growth and how it affects the lives and livelihoods of all Canadians.

Empowering change: A conversation with John Kousinioris of TransAlta

Empowering change: A conversation with John Kousinioris of TransAlta

John Kousinioris, president and CEO of TransAlta Corporation, outlines TransAlta’s transition from coal-fired power plants to lower emission energy sources. He also discusses lessons learned from his immigrant parents, his love of motorcycles, and his passion for the Calgary Stampede.

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Frank, insightful and illuminating, the Speaking of Business podcast offers a unique window into the life stories of some of Canada’s top leaders in the world of business.

Lessons in leadership … Learning from failure … How to build a strong and vibrant Canada … Every month, host Goldy Hyder speaks with Canada’s most respected business voices, offering a rare glimpse into their stories, hopes, influences and motivations.

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Goldy Hyder

Business Council of Canada