CEO Global Network Podcast
🎙 Hosted by John Wilson, founder of CEO Global Network and author of GREAT CEOs and How They Are Made, this podcast delivers powerful insights for CEOs and executives looking to grow as leaders and drive lasting success.
Each episode features candid conversations with high-performing business leaders, expert speakers, and industry trailblazers—all focused on sharpening your leadership edge, building resilient companies, and improving your life, your team, and your impact.
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Episodes
18 episodes
Vincent Travaglini, Former President & CEO of StackTeck - Lessons in Leadership, Innovation & the Power of Relationships
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Vincent Travaglini, retired President & CEO of StackTeck. With over three decades of leadership in engineering, operations, and executiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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8:34
Daniel Wigdor, CEO of AXL - Unlocking Human Potential with AI
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Daniel Wigdor - Professor, inventor, tech entrepreneur, and CEO of AXL: Human Potential, AI Super Powered.Daniel shares insights...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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13:03
George Torok, Speech Coach & Presentation Expert – Mastering High-Stakes Presentations
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, George Torok, an executive speech coach and presentation skills trainer, shares invaluable insights on how to perfect your public speaking for high-stakes situations. From the big...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:39
Jennifer La Forge, GM of Rakuten Rewards Canada - Revolutionizing Consumer Behavior and Building High-Performing Teams
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer La Forge, General Manager of Rakuten Rewards Canada, to dive deep into how consumer behavior has drastically shifted in the digital age. Jennifer shares insights into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:00
Jose Hadad, Founding Revolutionary at Mad Mexican – From Condo Kitchen to Cult Brand
Chef-founder Jose Hadad built Mad Mexican from a tiny condo kitchen into a beloved, handcrafted, chemical-free food brand - without compromising on freshness or integrity. In this quick-hit conversation with host John Wilson
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Episode 14
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9:44
Nick Dean, President & Director at The Keg Restaurants Ltd. – Focus, Discipline & Culture at Canada’s #1 Restaurant Employer
How do you build a workplace that people love—enough to be ranked the #1 restaurant employer in Canada? In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Nick Dean, President & Director at The Keg ...
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Episode 13
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8:37
Dustin Heise, CEO of Canada Snowboard – Leading Through Uncertainty and Scaling with Values
How do you lead an organization through crisis, double its size, and still stay true to your core values?In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson speaks with Dustin Heise, CEO of Canada Snowboard,...
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Episode 12
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12:19
Dr. Adam Stoehr, Award-Winning Professor & Employee Happiness Researcher - The Truth About Workplace Happiness
Can free snacks and ping pong tables really make employees happy? Not according to Dr. Adam Stoehr, award-winning university professor and employee happiness researcher.In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John ...
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Episode 11
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16:32
Pino Di Ioia, CEO and Owner BeaverTails Canada Inc. - From Store Manager to CEO
What does it take to rise from store manager to CEO and owner of a beloved Canadian brand? In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Pino Di Ioia, CEO of BeaverTails Pastry and Moozoo Creamery, to expl...
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Episode 10
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12:06
Glenn Sommerville, President of High Performance Leaders Inc. and CEO Group Leader and Mentor with CEO Global Network - Building High-Performance Teams and Lessons from Amazon, BlackBerry & Beyond
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Glenn Sommerville, President of High Performance Leaders Inc. and CEO Group Leader and Mentor with CEO Global Network, whose career has spanned executive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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10:02
Court Desautels, CEO of Neighbourhood Group of Companies - Redefining Success in Hospitality
What does it look like when a restaurant group pushes beyond industry norms?In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, I sit down with Court Desautels, CEO of Neighbourhood Group of Companies, to talk about building a busi...
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Episode 8
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9:08
Jeremy D. Behar, Founder & CEO of Canadian Dental Services Corporation - Building Culture, Busting Myths, and Redefining Dental Care
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Jeremy D. Behar, Founder & CEO of Canadian Dental Services Corporation, to explore what it takes to lead with culture, empathy, and vision while sca...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:46
Grant Heggie, President & CEO of Melmart Distributors - Balancing Legacy and Change in a 3rd Gen Family Business
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Grant Heggie, President & CEO of Melmart Distributors Inc., a third-generation Canadian flooring company with over 55 years of legacy.Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:00
Eric Phaneuf, President & CEO of Walter Capital Partners - How Private Equity Can Be a True Operating Partner
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson sits down with Eric Phaneuf, President & CEO of Walter Capital Partners, to explore how private equity can go beyond capital and become a true operating partn...
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11:25
Nat Korol, Co-Founder of Hyphen Co. - Responsible Growth and Resilient Leadership in B2B Marketing
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Nat Korol, Co-Founder of Hyphen Co., a B2B marketing strategist and advocate for sustainable growth. Nat shares how trail running informs her leadership, why j...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:24
Josie Erzetic, President & CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority - Leading with Safety: How Strategic Regulation Powers Ontario's Future
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Josie Erzetic, President and CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), to explore how leadership, data, and culture intersect in one of Ont...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:41
Harry Blum, National Managing Partner, RSM Canada – Scaling Trust, Culture, and Global Leadership at RSM
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, host John Wilson speaks with Harry Blum, National Managing Partner of RSM Canada, about what it takes to build and lead one of the most distinctive advisory firms in the country - and be...
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Episode 2
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13:07
Stephen Kropf, President at Dundee Recycling - Building Culture, Trust & Community in a Gritty Industry
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Stephen Kropf, President of Dundee Recycling, to explore the leadership lessons forged in one of the grittiest and most overlooked industries: scrap metal re...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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