The Discovery Pod

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Latest Episodes

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation With Sharlene Rutherford, President & CEO
April 10, 2024

On today's episode Sharlene Rutherford, CEO, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, joins Douglas Nelson, host, to discuss her leadership journey and the creation of the Alberta Womens Health Foundation. In this episode, she walks us through the challenge

Anxiety Canada With Judith Law, CEO
April 03, 2024

Anxiety disorders have increased dramatically over the past several years. Today we speak with a leader who is making a difference in helping Canadians who are struggling with anxiety. Judith Law, CEO of Anxiety Canada, joins host Douglas N

One Girl Can With Lotte Davis, Founder
March 27, 2024

The story of One Girl Can goes deeper than the transformative power it has had on the lives of girls in underserved communities of Kenya. Its also an entrepreneurial story, a tale of how one woman used her business acumen and organizational gifts to

Calgary Food Bank With Melissa From, CEO & President
March 20, 2024

Melissa From, the CEO and President of Calgary Food Bank, joins Douglas Nelson, host, as she candidly shares the experience of taking over a from a long-serving legacy leader. She delves into the principles she follows in building the management team to l

SAIT With Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement
March 14, 2024

Discover the secrets to maintaining a team dedicated to your organization's mission and values with our special guest today, Brian Bowman, AVP, Advancement, at SAIT. In this conversation, Brian Bowman sheds light on the challenges of cultivating a culture

SickKids Foundation With Jennifer Bernard, CEO & President
March 06, 2024

A thriving community is built upon the well-being of its children. SickKids Foundation supports Canadas largest research-intensive children's hospital and is responsible for improving the health of countless children. In this enlightening episode, Jennif

Arts Umbrella With Paul Larocque, CEO & President
February 28, 2024

The arts opens pathways for young people to develop enriching lives. In this episode, Paul Larocque, the CEO and President of Arts Umbrella, takes us into the growth of Arts Umbrella and how it has stayed true to its purpose in engaging youth in

Opportunity Spotlight: Vancouver Community College With Moira Gookstetter
February 27, 2024

On todays Opportunity Spotlight, Moira Gookstetter, Executive Director, Vancouver Community College Foundation dives into the role of Associate Director of Advancement. She shares everything the college and foundation provides, from professional developm

Opportunity Spotlight: Sarah McLachlan School Of Music With Dan Cleland, Executive Director
February 22, 2024

The Sarah McLachlan School Of Music offers an inclusive barrier-free musical program to more than a thousand kids. Dan Cleland, Executive Director, joins Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group, to discuss an exciting new opportunity at this world-clas

Employment Trends & Best Practices With Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group
February 21, 2024

In this episode we dive deep into employment trends and best practices with Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group. Christoph delves into the issues of recruitment retention and career building while providing insights into what leaders should do to r