IDEAS+LEADERS

In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Ruth E. Andermatt, founder of A.C.E. Inc. in Vancouver and a leadership coach with nearly three decades of experience working with senior leaders and C-suite executives, primarily women. A former university ice hockey scholarship athlete, Ruth also worked in corporate leadership as the only woman at her level.
Ruth shares what sport taught her about leadership: you practise so you are ready to show up, no matter what the day brings. We talk about why self-leadership and self-reflection are the foundation of leading others, why even the most successful leaders need a coach, and how women can rebuild their confidence when it has been shaken.

In this episode, we discuss:
Lessons from sport: practising so you’re ready to show up no matter what

Why every leader needs a coach

Self-leadership and the power of self-reflection

How to rebuild your confidence, step by step

Why strong women should support other strong women in the room

Tune in for an honest and practical conversation about self-leadership, confidence and women supporting women.

You can connect with Ruth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachruth/

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In episode 317 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Jesus de la Garza, leadership consultant, executive coach and founder of Monarch Leaders. Jesus has more than 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur and has delivered over 1,000 leadership sessions for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
Drawing on four decades in business, Jesus shares what really matters in leadership. We talk about one of the hardest balances for any leader: when to inspire people and when to apply pressure. Jesus also explains why the best leaders observe before they react, and why humility and transparency build more trust than authority alone.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to balance inspiring people with applying the right pressure

Why adaptability is essential in leadership

Having a clear sense of direction and knowing your values and talents

Observing instead of reacting immediately

Why humility and transparency make leaders stronger

Tune in for a practical conversation about leadership lessons learned over 40 years in business.

You can connect with Jesus here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-de-la-garza-monarchleaders/

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Subodh Verma, cardiac surgeon-scientist at the University of Toronto, Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery and TEDx speaker. He has opened more than 6,000 human chests and is one of the world’s most highly cited medical researchers.
The operating room is one of the most demanding leadership environments there is. The stakes are high, time is short, and no life is saved by one person. Dr Verma explains why the myth of the lone genius doesn’t hold up, in surgery or in business, and what leaders can learn from teams that perform under extreme pressure.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why the lone genius myth fails in surgery and in organisations

How to make it safe for the most junior person in the room to speak up

Staying calm and making decisions under extreme pressure

Equity, interdependence and helping others rise

What busy leaders should know about their own heart health

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about teamwork, pressure, leadership and health.

Connect with Dr Subodh here: Dr. Subodh Verma | Cardiac Surgeon Scientist & TEDx Speaker 

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Travis D. Hahler, Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce, founder of The Neurological Nomad, and author of Rethink Resistance: Embracing Neuroscience to Lead Transformational Change.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience leading organizational transformation, Travis explains why resistance to change is often misunderstood. Rather than seeing resistance as stubbornness or lack of commitment, he shows how it can be a predictable neurological response to uncertainty, disrupted habits, overload, and perceived loss. We explore how leaders can work with the brain rather than against it to create more sustainable change.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why resistance to change is often neurological, not personal

How habits and routines make change harder than leaders expect

Why urgency and cognitive overload can increase resistance

How uncertainty, exclusion, and loss affect the brain during transformation

What leaders can do to build trust, reduce anxiety, and improve adoption

Tune in for a practical conversation about leadership, neuroscience, organizational change, communication, and how to help people move through transformation more effectively.

You can connect with Travis here:The Neurological Nomad: https://www.theneurologicalnomad.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisdhahler/

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In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Kristine Frost, former CHRO, founder, board director, and attorney by training, with 25 years of leadership experience across the automotive and industrial sectors.
Having spent much of her career as one of the only women in the room, Kristine learned how communication, credibility, and influence really operate in demanding environments - from the plant floor to the C-suite. We explore what decades of navigating difficult conversations taught her about leadership, why high performance doesn't automatically translate into influence, and why one of her biggest communication challenges has been learning to talk about her own achievements.

In this episode, we discuss:
What 25 years of high-stakes leadership taught Kristine about difficult conversations

How to communicate when what leaders say and what employees hear are very different

How being one of the only women in the room shaped her communication style

How to advocate for yourself without feeling that you are bragging

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, communication, influence, visibility, and finding the confidence to own the value you bring.

You can connect with Kristine here:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kfroesq
Website: https://shatteredglassadvisory.com/
Email: kristine@shatteredglassadvisory.com

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