It’s Lonely at the Top Podcast

In this episode of the It's Lonely at the Top podcast, Nancy MacKay interviews Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, discussing her journey from HR to CEO, the importance of peer groups, and the challenges of leadership. Jay-Ann shares insights on overcoming loneliness at the top, inspiring leadership practices, and the role of mental fitness and positive intelligence in her daily routine. The conversation also delves i...

In this episode of 'It's Lonely at the Top,' Nancy MacKay hosts Sushant Trivedi and Nico Human, discussing the challenges and triumphs of leadership. They explore the loneliness that often accompanies high-level positions, the importance of peer support, and strategies for self-leadership and accountability. Sushant shares his journey from being an immigrant to becoming a successful CEO, while Nico reflects on his exper...

Chris Taylor is the CEO of Actionable.co, which is at the leading edge of learning sustainment and impact measurement for progressive organizations. Described once by a client as “a curious blend of Boomer and Gen-Y”, Chris is often called upon to act as a bridge and translator between generations at work, our new state of constant change and the impact technology has on team dynamics. He brings a self-deprecating sense of humour a...

Louise is the CEO of Erickson Coaching International. Established in 1980, Erickson has trained over 55,000+ professional coaches and worked with leaders in 125+ countries. Louise has a 25-year career spanning across multiple industries including consulting, education, non-profit, financial services and coaching. She has a Master’s Degree in Business (summa cum laude and top student) and completed her published thesis on the topic ...

We’re pleased to have connected with David Poirier, CEO, The Poirier Group. David is an accomplished leader having progressed in his earlier career from retail clerk (while in University), to Executive and C-Suite roles in major National Grocery and Retail organizations, as well as an International Health and Life Sciences corporation. 

The Poirier Group is a boutique management consulting firm operating throughout North America. T...

Cameron Herold is the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders Course, not to mention the author of six books, including "Vivid Vision" and "The Second In Command." As the former COO of 1-800-Got-Junk?, he took the company from $2 million to a staggering $106 million in revenue, and from 14 to 3,100 employees, all in just six years. Cameron is no stranger to the global stage. He's a top-rat...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Sara Daw, the Group CEO of The CFO Centre. With over 19 years at The CFO Centre, Sara has spearheaded the growth of her organizations, revolutionizing the landscape of C-suite services across 17 countries.

A graduate in Chemistry from Oxford University, Sara's journey from Chartered Accountant at Deloitte to earning an MBA from The London Business School, and most recently, a Special...

Will Bachman's mission is to help independent professionals thrive. He's the Founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, a global community of more than 4,000 independent management consultants. He's the host of Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional, a podcast with over 530 episodes. A former nuclear-trained submarine officer, Will is a graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Business School.

Umbrex is t...

Michael Zipursky is the co-founder and CEO of Consulting Success® where they specialize in helping entrepreneurial consultants grow profitable, scalable and strategic consulting businesses. He has advised organizations like Financial Times, Dow Jones, RBC, and helped Panasonic launch new products into global markets, but more importantly, he’s helped over 1000 consultants from around the world in over 75 industries add 6 and 7 figu...

Growing up in Saskatchewan driving go-karts and dreaming of becoming an NHL hockey player, listen in as we speak with Kim G C Moody, founder and former CEO of Moodys Tax/Moodys Private Client. From building the firm from scratch to transitioning into a part-time consulting role, Kim is deeply involved in passion projects like MacKay CEO activities and public policy. Kim recently joined as the Alberta Regional Director for MacKay CE...

Listen in to an exciting chat with Rocky Ozaki. Rocky is the Founder & CEO of the NoW of Work, a business transformation firm whose primary focus is helping leaders build future-proofed, resilient teams that are anchored on cultures of innovation and agility. Rocky and Nancy discuss the future of work, AI, family, and surrounding yourself with game-changers.

In this podcast, Rocky discusses digital transformation and how organ...

Hear from one of Canada’s leaders in in-person and virtual health programs. Mike Kessel is the President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada. In this role, he is responsible for the growth of the Canadian facilities, strategic partnerships and enterprise value creation. Cleveland Clinic Canada is the Canadian location of the Cleveland Clinic, a global non-profit academic centre that has been delivering exceptional patient care since...

Hear an inspiring episode from Diamond Fernandes. Diamond is an advocate for CEOs and Leaders needing to take care of their health. A seasoned expert in cardiac health since 1999, and author of his book "Beating Heart Disease”, Diamond is the Founder of the Heart Fit Clinic in 2007 with clinics spanning Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and soon Eastern Canada. Heart Fit Clinic is the leader in cardiac rehabilitation and heart att...

Listen in as Cathy Mackay takes us through her extraordinary journey from a small town in British Columbia to her current role as CEO of Environmental Dynamics Inc. With a rich background in biology and agrology, Cathy's inspiring path to becoming a CEO was informed by her ability to embrace new challenges, think creatively, and stay focused with a clear vision. 

At EDI, Cathy has been a driving force behind the company's s...

Rob Miller is an accomplished businessman, and a recognized leader in Indigenous, natural resource, energy, and corporate law. Rob is the CEO and Co-Founder of Miller Titerle & Company and the Owner and Chair of Briteweb. Rob consistently seeks to be the best version of himself every day. Rob truly believes that the only competition that you have is the competition that you were yesterday. Rob learns from others who have been t...

Eric Sugar is the President of ProServeIT since its inception in 2002, and personally has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As a modern IT specialist and trusted technology advisor, ProServeIT helps organizations in various industries unlock their digital future and turn technology into a true business enabler. Eric’s people-centric approach is reflected in ProServeIT's core values: People Matter, Be Like Gumby, a...

Join Murray Neilson, Business Development at Nicola Wealth Management as he delves into the crucial aspects of financial discipline and strategic wealth planning for CEOs. Despite not having financial role models early in life, Murray's journey led him to profound insights and discipline thanks to the innovative approaches at Nicola Wealth. He shares his transformative experience and the pivotal role of surrounding oneself with...

Hear the inspiring story from Josh Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Impro.AI. Josh was born and raised in BC, and from his childhood had to overcome obstacles to get to where he is today. His story is something that will inspire you. What inspires Josh today is to see others succeed personally and professionally. His company, Impro.AI, is a high-tech company that enables corporations and their employees to accelerate their growth throu...

A true pioneer in the world of business and leadership, we had the utmost pleasure of speaking with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC. Breaking barriers at every turn, Isabelle made history by becoming the first woman to hold major roles in each stage of her illustrious career. In August 2021, she became President and CEO of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), which is Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs.

Isabelle wants t...