The Governance Solutions Podcast

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79 - with guest Michael Hartmann 02/06/2026

79 - with guest Michael Hartmann In this episode, we explore AI adoption in Canada and the critical role boards and leadership teams play in shaping effective AI governance. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/40021880

78 - Governance in the Headlines #Lululemon #Strategy 01/12/2026

78 - Governance in the Headlines #Lululemon #Strategy We’ll be looking at recent developments at Lululemon – whose founder recently told the press that the organization has “lost its soul.” Why has the brand lost traction after once ruling the market, and what is the board’s role in changing the organization’s current trajectory? /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39700125

77 - with guest David Brown Pt 2 01/05/2026

77 - with guest David Brown Pt 2 Join us for the second part of our Governance Solutions Podcast session with guest David Brown! /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39678710

76 - Governance in the Headlines #Northvolt #Update 12/29/2025

76 - Governance in the Headlines #Northvolt #Update We’ll examine Quebec’s decision to cut ties with battery maker Northvolt – a development that shines a spotlight on accountability, stakeholder expectations, and the risks of public investment. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39678700

75 - with guest David Brown Pt 1 12/22/2025

75 - with guest David Brown Pt 1 We're joined by Governance Solutions’ own David Brown to reflect on what’s new – and what’s not – in the world of governance. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39678685

74 - Governance in the Headlines #Target #OffTarget 12/15/2025

74 - Governance in the Headlines #Target #OffTarget Retail giant Target is facing a very public brand identity crisis due to slowing sales and declining employee confidence. Some point to the debate around DEI – or anti-DEI – measures as the root of Target’s troubles, but could there be more traditional governance issues afoot? And what do the implications mean for your own boardroom? /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39678670

73 - with guest Craig Zawada Pt 2 12/08/2025

73 - with guest Craig Zawada Pt 2 For the second part of our Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Craig Zawada, we’ll be diving deeper into the boardroom’s role in shaping and safeguarding intangible assets – from intellectual property to brand reputation. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39278690

72 - Governance in the Headlines #Astronomer #HR #ColdplayCam 12/01/2025

72 - Governance in the Headlines #Astronomer #HR #ColdplayCam We'll dive into the recently outed “Coldplay couple” – the CEO and Head of HR at Astronomer – and discover what our own organizations and boardrooms need to know about the factors that led to the CEO’s resignation. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39278580

71 - Governance in the Headlines #ShareholderRevolts 11/24/2025

71 - Governance in the Headlines #ShareholderRevolts In our next Governance in the Headlines session, we'll focus on shareholder revolts – highlighting four organizations currently facing shareholder incidents, including Apple, Tesla, Spar Group and Reitmans. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39150365

70 - with guest Craig Zawada Pt 1 11/17/2025

70 - with guest Craig Zawada Pt 1 Join us as we discuss the intersection of AI and IP at the board-level, as well as tackling some of the most commonly raised questions about the board's responsibilities around cybersecurity. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39150330

69 - Governance in the Headlines #HudsonsBayCompany 11/10/2025

69 - Governance in the Headlines #HudsonsBayCompany We dive into the headlines around Hudson’s Bay and explore the key lessons your board – and you yourself – can take away from current events. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed, reflect on best practices, and strengthen your governance leadership. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/39150315

68 - with guest Susan Leahy 11/03/2025

68 - with guest Susan Leahy In our upcoming Governance Solutions Podcast, we’ll be welcoming Susan Leahy, author of Robert's Rules Made Simple. Susan will be addressing the most common questions and misconceptions about Robert's Rules. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/38910960

67 - Governance in the Headlines #Tesla #TDBank #23andMe 10/27/2025

67 - Governance in the Headlines #Tesla #TDBank #23andMe For our next Governance in the Headlines session, we’ll revisit a trio of ongoing stories to see what updates – and practical learnings – we might glean. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/38910940

66 - with guest Lyn McDonell 10/20/2025

66 - with guest Lyn McDonell Join us on the Governance Solutions podcast session with guest Lyn McDonell – Principal of The Accountability Group, Inc. – where we’ll explore the art of asking questions in the boardroom. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/38829310

65 - Governance in the Headlines #Kroger #CEO 10/13/2025

65 - Governance in the Headlines #Kroger #CEO Join us for Governance in the Headlines, where we’ll explore the recent resignation of Kroger’s CEO, and unpack how boards should be handling CEO succession at the best – and worst – of times. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/38578190

64 - Governance in the Headlines #Tariffs #Risk 10/06/2025

64 - Governance in the Headlines #Tariffs #Risk Join us as we unpack the trumped-up headlines and discuss the practical takeaways applicable to your own boardroom. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/38578175

63 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Kary Oberbrunner 05/12/2025

63 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Kary Oberbrunner Join us as we discuss boards and intellectual property protection with Kary Oberbrunner, an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor featured in major media outlets like Entrepreneur and Forbes. We’ll unpack why safeguarding your intellectual property is more important than ever and share valuable strategies to protect yourself, your boardroom, and your company. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188690

62 - Governance in the Headlines #BreastCancerCanada 05/05/2025

62 - Governance in the Headlines #BreastCancerCanada Join us as we explore the headlines surrounding Breast Cancer Canada's fundraising practices. Join us for our next Governance in the Headlines session as we explore the headlines surrounding Breast Cancer Canada's fundraising practices. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188675

61 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Lisa Taylor 04/28/2025

61 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Lisa Taylor Lisa Taylor – founder and CEO of Challenge Factory – will be joins us for a discussion on a critical topic: how organizations can strengthen the power of senior professionals and build a more cohesive, intergenerational workforce in today’s evolving market. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188590

60 - Governance in the Headlines #Northvolt 04/21/2025

60 - Governance in the Headlines #Northvolt You may have seen the recent headlines regarding Northvolt's bankruptcy, but how does an international organization in such a promising industry find itself in these dire straits? Were the failures in their governance? Their culture? /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188560

59 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Glen Hodgson 04/14/2025

59 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Glen Hodgson We’re joined by Glen Hodgson, a leading expert in global and Canadian macroeconomics with 40 years of experience. We’ll talk about what drives his passion for understanding global economic interactions, and dive into his impressive career working with organizations like the IMF, EDC, and more. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188465

58 - Governance in the Headlines #TDBank 04/07/2025

58 - Governance in the Headlines #TDBank Join us as we unpack the lessons behind TD Bank’s $3B money-laundering fine. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/36188415

57 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Nishika Jardine 01/27/2025

57 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Nishika Jardine Upon stepping away from her role in the military, Nishika has sat on – and chaired – multiple Not-For-Profit boards. We’ll discuss the difference between giving orders and building consensus, the nature of service, and why professionalism can be so critical even in a volunteer organization. /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/35049575

56 - Governance in the Headlines #23andMe 01/20/2025

56 - Governance in the Headlines #23andMe Join us as we take a look at succession and due dilligence in relation to the mass resignation of 23andMe's board /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/35049555

55 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Vijay Kanwar 12/16/2024

55 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Vijay Kanwar Join us as we speak with Vijay Kanwar about his career as both a board member and chair /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/34535315

54 - Governance in the Headlines #Starbucks #Chipotle #CEO 12/09/2024

54 - Governance in the Headlines #Starbucks #Chipotle #CEO Join us as we take a look at CEO succession at Chipotle and Starbucks /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/34415930

053 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest David Suzuki 12/02/2024

053 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest David Suzuki Join us as we speak with David Suzuki about short vs longterm thinking around the environment /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/34284135

52 - Governance in the Headlines #NorthernData #SafeDisclosure 11/04/2024

52 - Governance in the Headlines #NorthernData #SafeDisclosure Join us as we take a look at safe disclosure and Northern Data /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/33916722

051 - Governance in the Headlines CEO Updates #Disney #Tesla 10/28/2024

051 - Governance in the Headlines CEO Updates #Disney #Tesla Join us as we take a look at a recent Disney and Tesla headlines /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/33899957

050 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Jon Giganti 10/21/2024

050 - The Governance Solutions Podcast with guest Jon Giganti Join us as we speak with Jon Giganti about the importance of resilience in the C-Suite /episode/index/show/c8211c0e-f011-4c67-a612-aa24c6316276/id/33899942

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