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August 4, 2025 54 mins

In this episode of Hindsight The Podcast, host Lee Jones engages with Isabelle Fortin, a leadership coach and former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, discussing her transition from military to corporate leadership. They explore the challenges of adapting military leadership principles to the civilian workforce, the importance of human-centered leadership, and the common mistakes companies make in team building. Isabelle shares her insights on fostering unity in a fast-paced business environment and offers advice for veterans entering the civilian workforce.


The conversation culminates in her personal journey of entrepreneurship, inspired by a challenging work experience.



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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches

03:11 Transitioning from Military to Corporate Leadership

06:49 Cultural Shock in Leadership Styles

09:32 The Importance of Leadership Training

12:37 Resistance to Change in Leadership

15:39 Advice for Veterans Entering the Civilian Workforce

18:41 Team Building and Training Mistakes

21:32 Creative Team Building Activities

27:39 Putting Humans First in Leadership

31:50 Navigating Fast-Paced Business Environments

36:42 Empathy in Leadership and Human Connection

45:22 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

50:41 Ethics in Leadership and Business Success

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