🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci chats with Simon Fish, Corporate Director and General Counsel Emeritus at BMO Financial Group. With 30 years of global experience at BMO, Vale, and Royal Dutch Shell, Simon is a leader in corporate governance, ESG, and regulatory strategy. He's been named Canada’s General Counsel of the Year and is a Catalyst Canada Honours Champion for advancing women in the workplace.

🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Fernando Garcia, the Chief Legal and People Officer of Opta Group. Fernando Garcia has over 15 years of experience as General Counsel and has also lead the HR departments in various companies and sectors. Fernando is passionate about advancing diversity and inclusiveness within the legal profession, as well as discussing the future of law and the impact of technology on the profession. He was named the Thought Leader of...

🎙️ On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Walied Soliman, the Canadian chair of Norton Rose Fulbright and co-chair of the Special Situations team. Walied is widely regarded as one of Canada's leading lawyers in his field, having been involved in some of the most significant and complex M&A transactions and proxy battles in the country, advising buyers and sellers, boards, hostile bidders and shareholder activists. In addition, his practice focuses on...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Mina Farinacci, the East Managing Partner in BDO’s business services and outsourcing practice. Mina Farinacci has 15 years of client-serving experience in providing assurance, accounting advisory and private client services. Her clientele operates in a variety of industries, namely financial services, manufacturing, agribusiness, real estate, construction and high-net-worth clients. She focuses on strong client satisfaction...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Lynn Beauregard, the President of Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) and President/CEO of T.O Corporate Services. Lynn Beauregard’s mandate is to lead and to be the spokesperson for GPC, which provides a voice for governance professionals in Canada. Lynn Beauregard also offers a complete range of strategic and administrative back office solutions to smaller associations, such as membership services, event management,...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Luis Vázquez, the founder and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Diavaz Group.  Luis Vázquez is a chemical engineer who graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. He founded the company Diavaz in 1982 which evolved into a Mexican business partnership made up of several business units specializing in oil and gas exploration and production. As former president of the Mexican Natural Gas Association and of...

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Greg Bryk, a Canadian actor, producer, writer, coach, and keynote speaker known for his work in both film and television. Greg is one of Canada’s most compelling and versatile actors with starring roles in over 110 films, television shows and video games. Some of Bryk’s award-winning and more memorable roles include his work in the films History Of Violence, Poor Boys Game, Deadliest Sea, Ad Astra, Code 8, and My Spy....

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Gordon D. Giffin, partner and global vice-chair emeritus in Dentons, the world's largest law firm. With 30 years of experience in the practice of law and government service, Gordon’s practice at Denton’s continues the trend, focusing on international transactions and trade matters, government procurement, energy regulatory and policy matters, corporate governance and crisis counseling, federal and state regulatory...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Ian Urbina, the founder and director of the nonprofit journalism organization, The Outlaw Ocean Project. Before founding the organization, Ian spent roughly 17 years as a staff reporter for The New York Times, during which time he received a number of esteemed journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting with a story about New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer. Ian has also received an Emmy...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Denis Giangi, the president of Rolls-Royce Canada. Having started his career at Rolls-Royce as a Tax Manager in 1999, eventually reaching the position of president in 2016, Denis talks about what his more than 24 years at Rolls-Royce have been like, including some of his biggest learnings along the way. He touches upon some of the challenges he has faced throughout his career and how he was able to overcome them, while...

On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Michael Casia, the president and managing director of Organon Canada. With more than 20 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, Michael shares the highs and lows of his prestigious career, and the experiences that brought him to where he is today. A major part of Michael’s role in his organization is the promotion of an inclusive culture and he shares why he feels this is important, as well as his...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On the seventh episode of Firing On All SyllablesTM, Gary Kalaci talks to Joachim Lépine, aCanadian entrepreneur who founded Traductions LION, a translation agency.Joachim talks about his success as a translator, his challenges as a lecturer in his earlycareer stages, and how he manages a growing agency.Give it a listen to learn more about Joachim’s experiences and glean some fantasticinsights into entrepreneurship, management, and how to build a success-first mindset.

On the sixth episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci talks to Caroline Codsi, a Canadian businesswoman who is the president and founder of Women in Governance, a non-profit organization. Caroline talks about her early childhood in Lebanon, her move to Canada, and her business success, as well as the challenges of running one of the country’s top organizations for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Give it a listen to learn more about Caroline’s experiences and learn some amazing tips...

On the fifth episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci talks to Andrew Bowyer, the CEO and founder of ADB Insights and the man behind CANLIF. Andrew talks about his career, including his work in marketing and how he ventured into legal marketing, as well as the different challenges he’s faced throughout his career. Give it a listen to learn more about Andrew’s experiences and gain some fantastic insights from one of the industry’s top marketers.