The 60 Second Podcast
If you could ask 1 question to your favorite leader, what would it be?
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In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, Inge De Dreu, the founder of Playground for Entrepreneurs, takes us through a pivotal moment that shifted her perspective on entrepreneurship. She shares how she learned that the journey, not the idea itself, is what truly shapes both entrepreneurs and their ventures. Inge's deep understanding of entrepreneurial growth and her innovative approach to coaching and mentorshi...
Ian Nelson isn’t just helping businesses grow — he’s giving them a shortcut to trust. As a Lead Magnet Specialist and CEO of Marketing Nerdy, Ian has quietly powered over 200 lead magnets behind some of LinkedIn’s most viral content. In this episode, Ian reveals the secret to building authentic relationships in the digital world — and how automation and personalization can do both at scale.
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This episode features a powerhouse in tech and media: the Head of Business, Fan Commerce at Amazon Music. With 17+ years across product marketing, GTM strategy, and partnerships—from Amazon and Ring to L.A. startups—she's built a career on curiosity, growth, and results. Her advice to her 18-year-old self? Ask more questions—it’s the gateway to confidence, knowledge, and success.
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Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is a force across sectors—from safeguarding one of Canada’s biggest financial institutions to empowering communities through advocacy and media. As Director of Continuity & Disaster Readiness at RBC and Founder of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, Alethia shares the leadership principle that powers it all: building a shared vision. Her approach? Align the team, celebrate eve...
Karlene A. Millwood, MBA — award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of Karlene Millwood International, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ — shares the one leadership principle that has defined her journey: consistency. From building credibility to navigating setbacks, Karlene reveals how showing up with unwavering focus and dedication fuels long-term success.
Want to lead with purpose? Start here.
John Richards has seen it all—from co-founding ventures with high-multiple exits to mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and teaching lean startup principles at top universities. In this 60-second masterclass, he reveals the career-changing insight that helped him evolve from a people-pleaser to a radically honest leader. The result? Stronger teams, clearer decisions, and accelerated growth.
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Jim Jacobsen is a champion for clean energy and the driving force behind Energy Economics, a company powering British Columbia’s transition to solar. In this episode, Jim shares how their team delivers premium solar systems with craftsmanship that balances aesthetics, efficiency, and long-term value. With deep community roots and a people-first approach, Jim is redefining energy independence—one rooftop at a time.
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Jason Yoong has built and led billion-dollar businesses, commanded $400M+ marketing budgets, and helped scale a startup from the ground up. Now as COO of Level Up, he’s tackling a problem most ambitious professionals face: how to get real, unfiltered career advice from someone who’s actually done it. In this quick but powerful episode, Jason shares the mission behind Level Up and the career credentials of co-founder E...
In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned Regional Vice President at Primerica, a leader with nearly a decade of experience helping families take control of their financial futures. With a passion for empowering middle-class Americans to earn more, become debt-free, and gain financial independence, he shares how his work addresses two of the biggest challenges companies face today—rising el...
Mazarine Memon is a globally exhibited artist and founder of The Art Brewery. With over three decades of experience, she transforms creativity from a concept into a lived experience. Her unique approach, rooted in pareidolia—the art of finding meaning in abstraction—has captivated collectors and inspired leaders across the world. In this episode, she shares the myth she shattered on her creative journey… and the empow...
With nearly two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Audra has helped hundreds of organizations turn complex tech into clear business results. As the Founder of ATEC Dynamics and CEO of zindo+co, she delivers no-fluff, practical training on AI, automation, and digital strategy that actually gets implemented.
In this punchy 60 seconds, she drops a truth bomb about why smart people are automating the wro...
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In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy speaks with a Realtor from 460 Realty & 460 Property Management Inc., who shares a powerful mindset shift that reshaped their confidence and career. What started as fear of a simple phone call evolved into conversations with CEOs and millionaires—revealing a timeless truth: people are just people. This episode is a reminder that no matter so...
In this episode, we sit down with the visionary leader behind Citizencentric, whose remarkable journey from scaling a consulting firm to navigating AI and automation transformation is nothing short of inspiring. In just three years, this guest has 20x-ed their revenue through strategic focus and an obsession with specificity. With a deep background in public sector consulting and a forward-thinking approach to AI, th...
In this episode of 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with Kristie Holden, a multi-talented professional who’s turning her passion into a thriving business. As a professional artist and B2B marketing consultant, Kristie has mastered the art of blending creativity with strategic growth. She’s helped businesses double their revenue while also making waves in the art world. From helping small businesses grow to creating vira...
In this punchy episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with the former Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer at Calendly, who’s also a Board Member at TextExpander and Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital. With deep experience leading go-to-market teams, they share the one question every founder should be asking when hiring their first marketing leader — and the common mistake that sets startups back.
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Davide Viola isn’t just leading Canada’s largest health and wellness retail network—he’s helping business leaders scale with discipline and clarity. On this 60 Second Podcast, he shares the most common mistake scaling founders and execs make: lacking a structured management operating system. Davide breaks it down into three pillars—strategy, operations, and people—and explains how discipline, clarity, and psychology b...
In this episode of 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Mandy Gill — a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and performance expert who has scaled the peaks of both business and the world’s tallest mountains. Mandy shares her journey from launching a groundbreaking behavior change app to conquering ultra-trail marathons. Her new book, Reset with Resilience, is packed with strategies to help anyone overco...
Dan Fletcher is helping redesign how we power our homes and vehicles—by rethinking one of the most overlooked parts of clean energy: power conversion. In this rapid-fire episode, Dan shares how his team at dcbel is eliminating energy waste and unlocking a smarter, more efficient way to electrify everyday life.
Want to power the future? Start by converting less.
Tax planning isn’t just a Q4 scramble — it’s year-round strategy.
In this episode, we bust one of the biggest myths about tax planning with a true expert who knows the ins and outs of proactive tax strategy. Forget the “buy a car in December” playbook — this guest lays out why your tax professional should be part of your financial life every month. Tune in to hear how to stop overpaying and start planning smarter.
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After retiring as a General Officer in the Canadian Army, Chris Ayotte continues to serve—with impact. As Principal at TACTIX and host of The Northern Sentinels Podcast, Chris brings character-first leadership to procurement, defence, and public service. In just 60 seconds, he shares the lesson he wishes he’d known earlier: why character trumps credentials every time.
Stick around for one of the most powerful definitio...
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