How I Lead Change

In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, we are happy to have the Chief People Officer of Wajax, Mark Edgar.  Mark shares his "people-first" leadership approach and insights on driving organizational change. He also highlights the role of HR in fostering cultural transformation, adapting to workplace challenges, and supporting employee well-being.

Mark leads with a people-first approach that earned Wajax a Platinum certification in Healthy Workplace and Mental Health from Excellence Canada. Beyond Wajax, he co-founded Future FoHRward, a community advancing innovative HR strategies for impactful work practices.

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In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Shakira Naraine, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)'s Chief People Officer, shares her strategy for leading change by focusing on workforce stability, employee engagement, and strong union partnerships. Her people-first approach has improved organizational communication and cooperation, supporting smoother labor negotiations and a unified culture. She advises leaders to pursue big visions through small, consistent steps, with a focus on listening and clear communication.

With over 20 years of HR leadership, Shakira's expertise lies in labor relations, and managing major government transformation initiatives. She trained public servants across Canada in Strategic Leadership and HR management at the Canada School of Public Service for thirteen years. Shakira believes that a healthy workplace, strong labor-management relations, continuous learning, and effective HR practices are essential for long-term organizational success. 

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In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Kim Carter, the Chief People Officer for Altus Group, takes us on a discussion about the importance of clear communication during change and why it is important to know your "why" when undergoing change. 

Kim brings over two decades of executive Human Resources experience that built highly effective teams that support profitable growth in transforming companies. She has proven experience creating inclusive environments that attract and retain top industry talent. In 2023, Kim was recognized by DiversityCan Magazine as one of the Top 10 Chief Human Resources and Chief People Officers for her efforts in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Under her leadership, Altus Group was named one of Built In’s Top 100 Places to Work in 2024.

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In this episode of the “How I Lead Change” podcast, Gavin Wood, the former Chief Information Officer of Newcrest Mining, shares his experience leading IT and digital transformations at Newcrest. He discusses how he focused on building a strong team culture and delivering valuable projects that enhanced the company’s IT and digital capabilities.

Gavin is a commercial leader with a proven track record of driving transformational technology change and delivering measurable benefits. With his 11 years at Newcrest, Gavin ensured the efficiency of the company's IT and digital capabilities -- delivering projects that added significant value to the company. 

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We are excited to introduce Eowynne Noble, the Chief People Officer at Fasken, Canada's largest law firm, which has more than 2,000 employees and operates in 10 offices across three continents.

Eowynne talks about the important factors driving change in her firm, like employee well-being, AI adoption, sustainable economy and talent competition. She's leading change by prioritizing the development of people within the firm. 

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Get ready to hear from an amazing guest in this episode! We're thrilled to introduce Synthia Kloot, the Chief Operating Officer at Clark Wilson LLP, a Vancouver-based law firm that provides top-notch legal services to clients across various industries such as technology and real estate in British Columbia.

Synthia is a true trailblazer who has brought change to many sectors including real estate, banking, distribution and logistics, financial audit and controls, and IT consulting. Her outstanding achievements have earned her a plethora of awards and recognitions, such as being named one of Canada's Best Executives in 2021 by the Globe & Mail's Report on Business magazine. And that's not all! In 2020, she was also bestowed with the prestigious Wendy McDonald Diversity Champion Award by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Trust us, you won't want to miss this episode!

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Our guest is Helen Sheridan, Chief Human Resource Officer at STEMCELL, the largest biotech company in Canada. Helen is renowned for creating human-centered organizational cultures that drive exceptional business results and growth. In this episode, she shares her experience of leading human-centric changes.

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Graham Talbot is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. He has held senior leadership roles in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, including positions in Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Maersk Energy, and Maersk Oil. Prior to that, he worked for Shell in senior international finance roles. Most recently, he was the CFO of Seaspan and Atlas Corporation, overseeing the financial performance of a fleet of over 130 containerships.

In this episode, Graham shares his change leadership experience and the critical ingredients for leading successful change initiatives.

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Kate Parker, Vice President, People at Technical Safety BC, shares successful strategies for leading organizational change and cultivating a proactive, agile, accountable, and integrated workforce of over 400 employees.

Technical Safety BC is an independent organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. In addition to issuing permits, licenses, and certificates, they work with the industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education, outreach, enforcement, and research.

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In this episode, we're joined by Radha Curpen, Vancouver Managing Partner and National Leader at Bennett Jones. Radha also co-heads the firm's Environmental Law practice, and with over 30 years of legal and advisory experience, she specializes in providing strategic counsel to clients related to the environment, First Nations, wider ESG matters, gender equity issues, and the handling, transportation, and remediation of hazardous materials. Radha has served on numerous corporate, non-profit, and governmental Boards of Directors, co-authored scholarly work on Indigenous Rights for the American Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia and as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. 

Radha shares in this episode her strategies for leading change with her clients and stakeholders within the context of the legal profession and the need to address ESG matters. Tune in to hear more about Radha and her tips for leading and adapting to change successfully in a constantly changing business world.  

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