Some know her as SEO mom, others as a venture capital leader, executive advisor, CEO coach, board member - or a force of nature. Gillian Muessig is all of those things and more. She is now building a $100 Million venture fund to invest in gender-diversified founder teams, and start a revolution in venture capital. In this episode, you will learn: While age is a factor, it doesn't stop innovative and driven leaders from making an impact. Obstacles women have to overcome as founders and startup leaders. How to approach making a systemic change to venture capital. How to create a lasting legacy ..read more

Mike Winterfield is the founder and managing partner of Active Impact Investments - a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage climate tech startups. You can find them here: https://www.activeimpactinvestments.com/   In this episode, you will learn:   The 5 criteria Mike and his team at Impact investments use to select who they are going to invest in. Mike’s journey from a recruiter to sales executive to a founder of a venture capital fund. How to use business and specifically venture capital as a way to scale positive impact.   You will also hear us talk about t ..read more

Long-time executive leader, community leader, and entrepreneur - as well as bouncer, initial attack firefigther and someone who climbed Mt. Everest... Steve Whittington is a force of change.   In this episode, you will learn: What is the mindset of an innovative leader. How to enrol employees, boards, and stakeholders in your vision. How to handle setbacks and overcome hesitation. Doing business the third way - thinking about business beyond profits. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I ..read more

Kelly Peters is the founding/former CEO of BEworks  - a behavioural economics think tank she co-founded with Dan Ariely. You can find her at: https://www.kellypeters.com/ If you ever wondered how to use objective, scientific thinking to make better decisions, you'll love this conversation.   In this episode, you will learn: How to make better decisions with scientific thinking. How to rethink failure. How to predict the future and deal with uncertainty. How to create an innovative culture in your organization.   As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you ..read more

The world is in a constant state of change and uncertainty. How you choose to look at that reality makes all the difference in your leadership. Jacob Malthouse is a VP of Commercialization at Foresight (Cleantech accelerator in Canada), and the founder of the .eco domain.  In this show, we discuss: How to accept and embrace chaos and uncertainty. How to achieve a 100% success rate by reframing risk and failure. How to win against much larger and better-funded competitors. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an e ..read more

Dr. Kara Mitchelmore is called in when big changes have to happen and have to happen quickly. She is a three-time CEO with an extraordinary track record and holds a doctorate in change management. You will learn: How to successfully lead change initiatives. How to enrol your board. How to communicate clearly and authentically. How to create a culture that embraces experimentation and celebrates "failure". As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investo ..read more

Jim Hemerling is a managing director at Boston Consulting Group and recently published Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution. In this show, we discuss: How to adapt to an environment of constant change and disruption. How to lead in ambiguity, tension, and paradox. What kind of qualities are top performers looking for in their leaders. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with innovative leaders. The work we ..read more

In this Innovative Leader conversation with Steven Fitzgerald - the founder and president of Habanero Group - you will learn: How to build a strengths-based organizational culture Innovative approach to work/life balance How to attract top talent, and eliminate hiring bias Creating cultural artifacts How a serious accident helped Steven mature as a leader   -- You can find Habanero at: https://www.habaneroconsulting.com/ — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly commun ..read more

In this Innovative Leaders conversation with Terry Rock - the CEO of Platform Calgary - you will learn: How to create guiding principles for your organization. How to enrol people in change How to create a culture of ownership and agency How to stay grounded as an innovative leader I loved this conversation and took away a few pages of notes. I think you'll really enjoy it as well.  — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authentic ..read more

How I found my meaningful work, and why this show is evolving from Art Of Meaningful Work to Leaders Of Change. As the show has evolved over the years, with a new name I invite you to join us at the intersection of innovation, technology and leadership - with the purpose of building toward a more sustainable, equitable, and inspiring future.   — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive ..read more