For Leaders
By Leaders Podcast
Real conversations with real leaders to help you bring out the best in yourself and those around you.
On Stages of Burnout/ Guest: Debbie Pearmain – Principal, One Stop HR
Why do high-performing, responsible leaders often struggle the most? Debbie Pearmain reveals the hidden truth: it's not a capability crisis, it's a capacity crisis. Drawing...
On Leadership Lessons from Youth Sports/ Guest: Scott Rintoul – Broadcaster, Podcaster, Content Creator
Why do some teams excel while others struggle, despite similar talent and resources? Scott Rintoul reveals how youth sports mirrors corporate dynamics, exploring the parallels...
On AI’s Impact on Executive Search/ Guest: Mark McEachran – Partner, Adaptive Talent Inc.
Mark McEachran from Adaptive Talent Inc. explores how AI is transforming executive search while highlighting the irreplaceable human elements of talent acquisition. He joins Kathy...
On Scale and Hyper Growth/ Guest: Michelle Rider, Chief Marketing Officer
What if the secret to hypergrowth isn't about the latest marketing tools, but about completely abandoning your internal assumptions? In this episode, Michelle Rider, former...
On Needs Based Communication/ Guest: Mark Watson, Leadership Consultant at McLean Watson
Leadership coach Mark Watson to dive deep into needs-based communication, a powerful framework rooted in the work of Marshall Rosenberg and popularised through Nonviolent Communication....
On Decision Making Quality/ Guest: Phil Neil, CEO, Founders Compass
Decision-making isn’t just about data, it’s about judgment, emotion, and leadership under pressure. Phil Neil, CEO of Founders Compass, brings a powerful perspective shaped by...
On Leading Inclusively in 2025/ Guest: Anne-Marie Pham, VP, Engagement, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
As a political refugee who crossed three countries before finding home in Canada, Anne-Marie Pham turned her lived experience into a career dedicated to creating...
On The Brain at Work/ Guest: Jaime Lama, Regional Director, NLI
Today, we’re exploring how neuroscience and technology are reshaping leadership with Jaime Lama from the NeuroLeadership Institute. As a psychologist with 30 years in HR...
On Strengths Based Leadership/ Guest: Tracy Hutton, SVP, Global Talent, lululemon
Leadership expert Tracy Hutton shares how focusing on strengths, not weaknesses, can transform your team’s performance and well-being. Drawing from her experience at Deloitte and...
On Sustainable Performance Strategy/ Guest: Dr. Ben Sporer, President, Resync Consulting
Dr. Ben Sporer is one of Canada’s foremost experts in human performance. With a career spanning 25 years in the Olympics, professional sports, and as...
On Rethinking Wellness Programs/ Guest: Dan Eisner, Advisor, ZLC Employee Benefits Solutions
Why do so many employee wellness programs fail, and what can leaders do to fix them? Employee benefit and wellness expert Dan Eisner unpacks what...
On Differentiating Yourself/ Guest: Stephen Shapiro, Innovation Instigator
Innovation expert Stephen Shapiro talks about standing out by focusing on what makes you truly irreplaceable. Drawing from his book Pivotal, Stephen shares why innovation...
On Influence/ Guest: Andrea Seale, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society
Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, joins the show to discuss the power of influence in leadership. Andrea shares her journey from communications...
On Strategic Execution/ Guest: Rachael Radford, Founder and President, MEIRA Consulting, Inc.
Rachael Radford doesn’t fit the usual tech founder mold. From working on concrete formwork high above the Vancouver skyline to spearheading complex technology transformations, her...
On Managing Complexity/ Guest: Shelley Frost, President and CEO, PNE
Shelley Frost, CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), joins the show to talk about leading one of BC’s most iconic and complex organizations. From...
On Financial Well-Being of Employees/ Guest: George Grombacher, President, Money Alignment Academy
George Grombacher is a seasoned podcaster, former Fortune 500 advisor, President of Financial Consulting Professionals, and the Founder and Chief Community Officer of Money Alignment...
On Coaching Culture/ Guest: Tammie Wessels, Principal of Wessels HR
What if the key to unlocking your team’s potential isn’t giving answers, but asking the right questions? In this episode of For Leaders By...
On Personal Power/ Guest: Chris Obst
In this episode of For Leaders By Leaders, I sit down with Chris Obst, a leadership and team development expert with over 20 years of experience coaching...
On Servant Leadership/ Guest: Adam Weiss, CEO of OPISystems
Ever wondered how servant leadership can transform your organization? In today’s episode of For Leaders By Leaders, Kathy Andrews is joined by Adam Weiss, CEO...
On Crucial Conversations/ Guest: John Nieuwenburg, Business Coach
What makes certain conversations so difficult? It's the internal conflict. We often avoid (flight), fight, or face them without skill. It's a challenge, but one...
On Community/ Guest: Mark Koch
In this episode of For Leaders by Leaders, we’re diving into the power of human connection and the role it plays in building thriving communities....
On Toxic Scenarios/ Guest Megan Smith
Being a leader isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about making the right decisions when it matters most. Whether you’re leading a team of one,...
On Inspiring Others/ Guest: David Barrett
Welcome to another episode of For Leaders By Leaders, I’m thrilled to be joined by David Barrett, a visionary in internal communications and multimedia, who...
On Performance Culture/ Guest: Dr. Oliver Finlay
In this episode, we deep dive into the world of performance culture with Dr. Oliver Finlay. With over 23 years of experience as a performance director,...
On Artificial Intelligence for Leaders/ Guest: Michael J. Goldrich
I’m thrilled to share this episode of For Leaders By Leaders! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael J....
On Culture/ Guest: Pamela Hampel
I’m excited to have Pamela Hampel join us for this episode. With 18 years of experience in Human Resources, Pamela currently serves as the VP...
On Inclusion/ Guest: Denise Hamilton
In this episode, we sit down with Denise Hamilton, a nationally recognized DEI leader, founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, and head of All Hands Group,...
On Courage/ Guest: Janelle Aaker
Today’s guest is someone who embodies the true essence of courage in leadership—Janelle Aaker, founder of Janelle Aaker Consulting. With over 20 years of experience...
On Connection/ Guest: Naz Kullar
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Naz Kullar, an expert in Human Resources who brings decades of experience and deep insights into leadership and...
On Conflict/ Guest: Liane Davey
In this episode of For Leaders By Leaders, I sit down with Liane Davey, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and organizational psychologist, to...
On Crisis/ Guest: Steve Vanagas
In this episode of the For Leaders By Leaders podcast, I sit down with Steve Vanagas, Vice-President of Customer Communications and Public Affairs at TransLink,...
For Leaders By Leaders Intro
You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead...
