What happens after a mine site closes? We all know mining disrupts land, so proper land reclamation is a critical part of the process. Modern mining companies aren’t just cleaning up after themselves. The goal is to leave an area better, stronger, and more diverse than they found it. We talk to Carleigh Whitman, Director of Environment at Teck Resources, about how the industry prepares a site for restoration long before it's mined, and how that process continues to evolve to meet local and...

Since joining Plum in December 2021, award-winning sales leader and Chief Revenue Officer Jason Putnam has helped drive substantial growth in the company’s pipeline and client base, which under his guidance, jumped 20 percent in six short months. Prior to Plum, Jason served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Enterprise Business Unit of PandoLogic, where he increased the company’s new business pipeline by 6X. Plum is a revolutionary talent assessment platform that helps...

Imagine transforming a high school business plan into a thriving Canadian business! That is exactly what entrepreneur Ameen Fadel, Co-Founder & President at Cedar Valley Selections, did. Starting as a school project when Ameen was only 16 years old, Cedar Valley envisions a better future for Canadian eaters—blending flavourful and family-focused foods with local ingredients, handiwork, and a touch of fun in every bite. Today, Cedar Valley pita chips and salad dressings are enjoyed by...

Dipesh Mistry is a builder, operator, executive, and advisor. His sweet spot is shaping strategy & culture for companies that are trying to find product market fit and those that are scaling, specifically in climate. Currently, Dipesh is building toward a world with healthier food, more resilient farms, and a happier planet, through regenerative agriculture at Vayda as its Chief Operating Officer. Vayda is a farming company working to advance Regenerative Agriculture through farm-based...

With over 13 years of experience in strategy, talent management, leadership development, change management and employee engagement our guest, Alex Meers, Director of Employer Branding and Culture at Blu Ivy, has been enabling organizations to grow and succeed through their culture and people practices to attract top talent. He works with executive leaders to develop best-in-class employment brand and employee experiences including some of North America's largest brands helping them build...

The world is a collection of global communities, which begs the question: How do mining companies give back and invest in the places they operate? The process of investing in these communities has changed, but how? To answer that question, we'll speak to Amparo Cornejo, Vice President, South America at Teck about programs and initiatives at work in Chile and Herman Urrejola, Social Management and Communities Director at Teck Chile about Teck's work on the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Today we welcome experienced SaaS-tech business leader Sam Daviau, Co-founder of UpBeing, a remote-first wellness start-up. Sam tells us the origin story & inspiration behind UpBeing's desktop-friendly web application that seeks to help you improve your mental well-being. By using the UpBeing App regularly, users can expect to gain a deeper understanding into the hidden patterns in their life that bring them up and down. He shares his passion for building resilient communities,...

As Chief People Officer, Rachel Stephenson is responsible for all aspects of Northland Power’s Human Resources strategy, including talent management, leadership development, compensation and benefits, as well as leading all human resources functions globally. She works closely with the Executive team to ensure Northland continues to build a culture that attracts, retains and develops high performance talent to deliver on its global growth objectives. Rachel brings to Northland more than 15...

We welcome returning guest Dave Marantz, Chief Revenue Officer at Mednow—a full-service pharmacy that lives right in your pocket. Mednow helps clients skip the retail line-up to get immediate access to pharmacists and other health professionals while managing their health needs, all in one simple place, either online or by phone. Hosts Robin & Al ask Dave to share the challenges and successes he's experienced in his career and what keeps him motivated to seek out new ideas & goals in...

With over 20 years experience as a sought after resource to industry leaders across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, we welcome guest Giselle Kovary, Head of Learning & Enablement at Optimus SBR. In addition to being one of the fastest growing consulting firms in North America, Optimus is consistently rated one of the best places to work and has built a culture around putting people first, both within their own organization and the greater community. Giselle is dedicated...

Deb Voorheis, Partner at Bigwin Group Talent Strategy, joins Robin & Al to share her amazing & successful journey across a broad range of industries: luxury retailing, engineering, interior design, online retailing and in non-profit organizations as well as her extensive experience in corporate strategy, sales and marketing, human resources, budgeting, public relations and fundraising. Bigwin Group was created to "re-invent" talent strategy through creativity and innovation by...

Water. It's an essential resource for people, communities, and the environment, and it’s also critical to the mining process. We talk to Laura Volden, Hydrogeochemist from SRK Consulting, about the science behind water's role in mining and Chris Kennedy, Director of Water at Teck, about how sustainable mining practices are elevating the conversation. It's more complex, intricate, and nuanced than you ever imagined... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us is Robb Gilbear founder at Growth Habit. Robb's journey hasn't been your typical one. He started his first business as a teenager, did cubicle time in big multinationals, toured from coast to coast as a DJ, and spent half a decade as a People & Culture leader in award-winning tech companies before launching Growth Habit. He is a caring mentor who's helped hundreds of coaches and entrepreneurs, in 13 countries, successfully launch and scale their businesses Through it all,...

In this episode we welcome guest Michael Stanisz, partner at Revenue Management Labs, a devoted practitioner of data-driven business solutions and the use of advanced analytics to drive pricing improvements. Michael holds a BSC in Mathematics, McMaster University, MMA, Queens University and MBA, University of Toronto. He talks to Robin & Al about his career journey, industry trends, the most rewarding aspect of building a company, and how Revenue Management Labs is helping companies...

Guest Elizabeth Lynch, Founder & President at Engaged Leadership Consulting, helps companies engage their entire team through strategic planning, executive coaching, manager training, and workforce empowerment. With both a Bachelor’s in Psychology and an Executive MBA, she has been helping executives succeed for over a decade. Elizabeth joins hosts Robin & Al to talk about the opportunities employers have to attract great talent, how remote work is changing the hiring landscape as...

We welcome award-winning Canadian businesswoman, Dr. Janét Aizenstros, Founder and CEO of Ahava Digital Group — a women-led digital consultancy working with Fortune companies to help them connect with women consumers in an emotional and intuitive way using data and technology. This year, she reached a new height in her career when she scaled Ahava Group Global to nine-figures. She is an internationally recognized leader and is the creator of the first impact fund in Canada led by an...

Copper has long been used in cooking, roofing, and making beautiful jewelry. It’s also a key component in the transition to an electrified future, and its antimicrobial superpower is the focus of scientific study. As copper works behind the scenes to stop the spread of germs, what will it mean for public health over the next hundred years? We talk to Dr. Marthe Charles, Head Of Division Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control at Vancouver Coastal Health, about the role of...

Sari Abdo, Cofounder and CEO of hungerhub, joins the podcast to talk about his passion for bringing technology and products to make the future better for both employers and their employees. Hungerhub, Canada's corporate on-demand catering solution, provides technology to connect workplaces to local restaurants as well as the logistics to deliver daily meals right to their client’s offices. Sari's interest in working in foodtech has created an intense focus on sustainability, the future of...

Sharing their career journey & lessons learned is Joshua Siegal, a proud People & Culture leader and enabler of others, who strives to help wonderful humans reach their full potential in order to create great organizations full of superheroes! He is currently the outgoing VP at Wave HQ with his new big People & Culture role being formally announced next week. Growing up in a home full of entrepreneurial achievers, Josh developed a deep love for leadership development while...

Joining us today to speak about her career journey in Advanced Analytics and Marketing Research is Hilary Borndahl who is the Founder and CEO of Miix Analytics, a marketing consulting boutique based in the greater Toronto area. Miix consultants support in-house Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) programs, coaching clients on the planning, analysis, reporting, optimization, and socialization of research. Hilary is also a passionate leader on a mission to empower women to live to their full...

Al & Robin welcome guest Martin Hauck, Head of Talent Acquisition at Caseware. He is a global talent acquisition leader, community builder, startup investor, advisor, mentor and speaker. Martin is also founder of The People People Group, a community of passionate HR, Recruitment and Operations professionals that are dedicated to sharing best practices, elevating each other and collectively improving the employee and candidate experience for everyone. Learn how various failures and his...

The future is here. It's emerging faster than we can keep up with. We talk to Chris Adachi, Director of Climate Change at Teck, about the demand for more resources to power the exploding electric vehicles sector, and the challenges with charging everything from cars to fleets of buses. We also talk to Mark Rabin, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Portable Electric, about the green future and how we’ll transition to clean energy. Join us as we explore these questions and their complex...

Speaking about what sparked her career journey is Brittany Bairos, Managing Partner at Forge Recruitment. Owned and operated by both her and her partner Joncarlo Bairos, Forge is a specialized Canadian search firm, focused on connecting those within the Legal and Accounting & Finance sectors. Their aim is to provide clients not only with strong, relevant talent, but also the market information and recruitment guidance they need to make a successful hire and build a strong, competitive...

Jesse Abrams, Co-Founder & CEO at Homewise, is an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, digital marketer and advertiser who has a passion for growing businesses and never settling for the status quo. He was recently distinguished as “The W. Galen Weston Top Entrepreneur”, as one of Canada's top 5 "Marketers on the Rise" and as a "Top 30 Under 30" Marketer in Canada. Jesse brings a passion for change and growth as the founder of Homewise, where he and his team look to change the...