In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Teresa Resch, a sports management leader and driving force behind Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team. Teresa shares her journey from a small agricultural town in Minnesota to shaping the future of women’s sports. She reflects on pivotal career moments, the challenges of building a new franchise in a Canadian market, and the importance of storytelling, investment, and community engagement. Teresa also highlights the need for greater exposure and support to grow the fan base, the excitement of building a competitive roster, and the significance of creating a dedicated home for the team.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details.

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Duncan Sinclair is joined by Claudette McGowan, a leading cybersecurity expert and tech executive, who shares her journey into the industry and the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman founder. In this episode, Claudette discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the growing influence of AI and emerging technologies, and the need to balance privacy with protection. She addresses the industry’s talent gap and the shared responsibility of government and private sectors in building a secure digital future. Claudette also emphasizes the importance of investment and education in empowering individuals to take charge of their digital safety.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details.

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Duncan Sinclair is joined by Scott Moore, CEO of the Invictus Games and a seasoned Canadian television executive. With a background as former Director of CBC Sports and Head of Production for Rogers Communications' Sportsnet and NHL properties, Scott shares his vast expertise in sports broadcasting and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the upcoming Invictus Games, emphasizing the importance of resilience, relationship-building, and leadership in the context of supporting veterans. Scott also reflects on the transformative power of service, the lessons of sportsmanship, and the potential role of AI in enhancing sports performance. He highlights the lasting "legacy of gratitude" the Invictus Games bring to both participants and society.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details.

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Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concerns to the rise of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). We get an Expert Perspective from Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa who talks about implications of  AI in cybersecurity data usage and algorithmic bias , challenges faced by developing countries and AI as a means to empower businesses and stakeholders.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Poloz speaks to Duncan about the greatest economic challenges facing Canadians today - mounting debt, an aging workforce, rising income inequality, climate change - and how we can adapt. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada, now a special advisor for Osler, shares the surprising discoveries he made while writing his book, The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Eugenia Addy speaks to Duncan about bringing STEM education to low-income communities across Canada. They discuss her journey from “unlikely scientist” to CEO of Visions of Science, how she engages youth in science, and what the future of AI means for the field.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Maayan Ziv speaks with Duncan about the business case for accessibility. An award-winning photographer, activist and entrepreneur, Maayan discusses her app, AccessNow, reframing what needs to be “fixed” when it comes to disability, and how she’s helping shape new legislation.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Climate change is forcing us to confront fire in novel ways: in 2023, more than 15 million hectares of forest burned in Canada. Journalist John Vaillant speaks to Duncan about how the oil industry changed fire, Indigenous burning practices that could save us, and why the 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray moved him to write his award-winning book, Fire Weather.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Hope Muir entertains 10 million people a year - well, the company she leads does. The artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada speaks with Duncan about transitioning from dancer to leader, creating meaningful work for artists, and what it takes to modernize a traditional art form.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.