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Latest Episodes

Orange Shirt Day: Changing The Conversation On Truth And Reconciliation With Phyllis Webstad
September 30, 2022

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, known as Orange Shirt Day, in Canada. It is the day to recognize the effects of the Canadian Indian residential system and honor survivors, their families, and those who never made it home.

Season 7 Preview
September 20, 2022

The Discovery Pod is now on Season 7! Douglas Nelson shares what the show has in store with the new Director of Communications at The Discovery Group, Alex Wilson. They give us a sneak peek at episodes featuring leaders in the social profit sector, promin

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation With Malcolm Berry
July 20, 2022

What changes can you implement in your organization so you can make a difference? Listen as your host Douglas Nelson sits down for a conversation with Malcolm Berry on BC Childrens Hospital Foundations philanthropic success. Since March 2021, Malcolm Be

Brad Offman - Corporate Partnerships in the Social Profit Sector
June 23, 2022

There are so many things the social profit sector can do, and corporate partnerships can help them further achieve their goals. Tune into this episode as Brad Offman discusses corporate partnerships in the social profit sector. Brad is the Found

Pacific Salmon Foundation With Allison Colina
June 15, 2022

The Pacific Salmon Foundation is a nonprofit that focuses on rebuilding and improving the ecosystems for salmon. Running a massive organization with such a unique structure as this charity has is a one-in-a-kind challenge. We get taken into the ins-and-ou

Calgary John Howard Society With Leslie McMechan
June 08, 2022

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that has been reducing crime and making Calgary communities safer since 1949 by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behavior. They do this by addressing the ro

Special Episode: Healthy Tension And Board Alignment With Margaret McNeil And Karen Gilmore
May 12, 2022

Tension in the workplace can be counterproductive, but do you know that leaders can use healthy tension to enhance alignment in the effectiveness of their boards? In this special episode, Douglas Nelson is joined by two of his colleagues at the Discovery

Roberto Erario, Business And Leadership Coach
April 25, 2022

The definition of a leader today is different from before. Douglas Nelson welcomes Roberto Erario, a Business and Leadership Coach. Roberto talks about how a leader before was someone who had a lot of knowledge. But today, a leader is someone who surround

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation With Jeff Norris, President & CEO
April 08, 2022

Raising money, for whatever purpose, is an inspirational act anyone can and should be proud of. Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation CEO Jeff Norris has dedicated his life to enhancing hospital care and improving its fundraising strateg

Canadian Mental Health Association With Michael Anhorn
March 28, 2022

Around 20% of society has a mental illness, whereas everyone has mental health. Just like your physical health, this is something you need to take care of. Join Douglas Nelson as he talks to Michael Anhorn about how he runs his organization as a