81: From G1 to G4: How the Cockshott Family Built Innovair
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Host Steve Legler speaks with father-son duo Grant and Owen Cockshott, President/CEO and Product & Marketing Manager of Innovair, a third-generation, Winnipeg-based supplier of industrial gases and equipment, and the most recent winner of FEC's Family Enterprise of the Year Award. Grant and Owen open up about accepting the award on stage together, and what the experience of Symposium looked like from a first-timer's perspective versus someone who attended peer advisory groups decades earlier. The conversation traces the business's evolution across four generations, from Grant's...
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80: How Assessments support Leadership Development in Family Business
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Host Aileen Miziolek speaks with Managing Director of The McQuaig Institute, Venessa Vasilakeris. Together, they talk about how using assessments in leadership development can be transformative inside a family business. In family systems where trust, perceived favouritism, and emotional history can distort even the most straightforward decisions, objectivity is not a luxury — it's a leadership necessity. Aileen and Venessa unpack how assessments create a shared, neutral reference point that depersonalizes tension and reframes differences as strengths rather than...
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79: The Burton Report on Family Business in Canada 2026
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Host Steve Legler speaks with Susan St. Amand, President and CEO of the James A. Burton and Family Foundation, about the upcoming release of the 'Burton Report' on Canadian Family Business. Their conversation explores the vital role family enterprises play in Canada’s economy and communities, the challenges surrounding succession and public policy, and the importance of stronger collaboration between enterprising families and government. All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent...
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78: Compensation in Family Business: Challenges and Strategies
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Host Aileen Miziolek speaks with Gerry Meyer about navigating the complexities of compensation in family enterprises through the lens of the three-circle model. Their conversation explores the tension between fairness and equality, the importance of role-based pay and formal policies, and how remuneration differs across the business, ownership and family systems. All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of . Guest bio Gerry has over 40 years of experience in all aspects...
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77: Rediscovering the Leader Beneath the Stewardship
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Host Steve Legler speaks with Executive Coach Jill Nykoliation ahead of her Keynote set for Family Enterprise Canada's upcoming Symposium in Vancouver, taking place May 25-27, 2026. The discussion covers some of the limits of a stewardship mentality, and delves into helping each family member discover their own innate drivers and talents to use in service of the family enterprise All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of . Guest bio Jill Nykoliation is an award-winning...
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76: Love, Wisdom, Money
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Host Steve Legler speaks with Buddy Thomas, the author of Love, Wisdom, Money: The Family Fiduciary's Guide to Generative Wealth. Together, they discuss the concept of a ‘Family Fiduciary’ and the importance of putting those three elements—Love, Wisdom and Money—in the right order. All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of . Guest bio Buddy Thomas is the founder of Superior Planning – Family Office, specializing in customized family wealth and relationship...
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75: Cognitive Optimization for Leadership
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In this episode, host Aileen Miziolek speaks with Celina Caesar-Chavannes about why ‘change’ can feel so difficult in family businesses. Celina explains, in simple terms, how our brains get used to certain ways of thinking and reacting—and how that affects family relationships and decision-making. She also offers practical advice and resources to help families and professionals better navigate change and work together more effectively. All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent...
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74: The Best of 2025 (A Retrospective)
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Regular hosts Aileen Miziolek and Steve Legler discuss some of their favourite episodes and insights from 2025's episodes of the Let's Talk Family Enterprise podcast. Hear them share their greatest takeaways and bring back good memories while encouraging listeners to subscribe for more! All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of . Key Takeaways [0:26] Steve Legler and Aileen Miziolek come together for a year-end review for the Let’s Talk Family Enterprise podcast....
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73: Understanding ADHD in Family Enterprises
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Host Aileen Miziolek speaks with Dr. Tamara Rosier about how ADHD can show up in adults and the common misconceptions that can shape family enterprise dynamics. They explore how traits such as emotional dysregulation, risk-taking and divergent thinking influence communication, trust and generational roles within enterprising families. Dr. Rosier also shares practical ways to design systems that support neurodivergent minds, and highlights the value of coaching and self-awareness in helping families work more effectively together. All views, information, and opinions expressed during this...
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72: Navigating Complexity in Enterprising Families
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Host Steve Legler speaks with Michelle Osry about how families need to deal with both complicated issues that require specific solutions, as well as complex challenges that require different skills to navigate to help the family make progress. They discuss the challenges in getting both advisors and families to understand these distinctions and find ways to work on having each family's best outcome emerge from co-creation. Guest bio Michelle Osry works with family enterprises and offices on governance and generational transition. She draws from a broad experience and range of disciplines and...
info_outlineHost Aileen Miziolek speaks with Dr. Tamara Rosier about how ADHD can show up in adults and the common misconceptions that can shape family enterprise dynamics. They explore how traits such as emotional dysregulation, risk-taking and divergent thinking influence communication, trust and generational roles within enterprising families. Dr. Rosier also shares practical ways to design systems that support neurodivergent minds, and highlights the value of coaching and self-awareness in helping families work more effectively together.
All views, information, and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Family Enterprise Canada.
Guest bio
Dr. Tamara Rosier is a captivating and highly regarded speaker, widely recognized as a leading authority on ADHD and neurodiversity. Her signature blend of warmth, humor, and practical wisdom transforms complex concepts into relatable, actionable insights that resonate with diverse audiences.
As the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, Dr. Rosier has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, families, and organizations to embrace the unique strengths of ADHD. Drawing on her rich professional background as a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant, high school teacher, business owner, and ADHD coach, she offers invaluable insights into how ADHD shapes and impacts daily life.
You can learn more about Tamara Rosier on LinkedIn and on her website.
Key Takeaways
[:26] Aileen Miziolek welcomes Dr. Tamara Rosier and asks her to share a little bit about what ADHD is and some common misconceptions around adult ADHD.
[3:54] Dr. Tamara nerds out for a minute explaining the role of the frontal cortex and the missing inner butler when it comes to ADHD.
[7:05] For all our listeners who don’t have ADHD, be cool! Dr. Tamara explains emotional dysregulation.
[10:16] ADHDers tend to be risk takers and hunters, and in the maintenance phase of a business, this can cause friction.
[12:15] Dr. Tamara breaks down the effects of ADHD on different family business generations.
[15:45] Neurodiversity is diversity! Dr. Tamara explains the benefits — and pitfalls — of divergent thinking and how it can affect family system trust.
[20:07] Dr. Tamara shares how she addresses how to work without naming the elephant in the room.
[23:11] How to design a system that will benefit neurodivergent minds.
[24:50] Challenging roles for ADHDers? They can do anything, as long as they get to know themselves.
[31:04] The role of ADHD coaching in family systems.
[33:23] Dr. Tamara’s resources for advisors and families working with ADHD.
[35:07] Aileen thanks Dr. Tamara Rosier for sharing so much of her knowledge, and closes this episode by reminding listeners to rate and subscribe.
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Mentioned in this episode
Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD, by Tamara Rosier, PhD
You, Me, and Our ADHD Family: Practical Steps to Cultivate Healthy Relationships, by Tamara Rosier, PhD
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