Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, joins the show to discuss the power of influence in leadership. Andrea shares her journey from communications and fundraising to the heart of nonprofit leadership, offering practical insights on how to rally teams, build effective partnerships, and drive change, whether you’re working with donors, advocacy groups, or policymakers.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:58) Cialdini's persuasion principles

(08:32) Leveraging consistency for influence

(12:45) Effective listening in consulting partnerships

(14:31) Collaborative glioblastoma research summit

(18:12) Misinformation in cancer search results

(21:44) Importance of communication in storytelling

(24:02) Empowering cancer advocates for change

(28:23) Influencing change through systems strategy

(33:47) Leading through crises: challenges and triumphs

(34:56) Leading change at Canadian Cancer Society

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Andrea Seale on LinkedIn

Canadian Cancer Society

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Rachael Radford doesn’t fit the usual tech founder mold. From working on concrete formwork high above the Vancouver skyline to spearheading complex technology transformations, her journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, she sits down to unpack one of the most overlooked – and misunderstood – aspects of business: strategic execution. You’ll hear Rachael’s take on assessing organisational readiness, creating genuine accountability, and making strategy stick

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:41) How to set maturity goals that actually drive progress

(09:21) What success really looks like across departments

(13:15) Aligning your role with the bigger strategy

(15:40) Using forward thinking to influence outcomes

(21:10) How to adapt when the market shifts

(22:30) Focusing your strategy for real growth

(27:27) Why peer support matters in scaling strategy

(29:25) Planning to stand out, not just keep up

Connect with Andrea Seale here:

Rachael Radford on LinkedIn

MEIRA Consulting

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Shelley Frost, CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), joins the show to talk about leading one of BC’s most iconic and complex organizations. From early roles in a psychiatric hospital and juvenile jail to leading in tech and the arts, Shelley’s path has shaped a unique approach to leadership. She shares how managing unpredictability and diverse stakeholders prepared her to run the PNE – home to major events, an amusement park, and key youth employment programs. They discuss balancing legacy with innovation, leading through ambiguity, and building operational excellence.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(03:15) From consulting to finding local purpose

(09:04) Aligning vision in complex teams

(11:48) Leading with adaptability

(15:41) Making decisions with clarity

(17:52) A collaborative planning approach

(21:29) Communicating with seasonal staff

(25:46) Unearthing hidden war relics

(27:29) Behind Vancouver’s FIFA fan fest

(30:23) Inside the concert and show lineup

Connect with Shelley Frost here:

LinkedIn

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

PNE Instagram

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