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Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

PwC Canada

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/54d. Total Eps: 60

Successful business transformation is taking on the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. In each episode of Shift, we amplify the voice of leading industry experts, to share their unique perspectives on what it takes to transform. Join us to learn how these leaders are approaching and executing on their transformation journeys while ensuring they perform as they transform. Listen as they describe what they're doing to create sustained outcomes for their employees, customers and communities.

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Harnessing growth opportunities from shifting supply chains

Episode 55

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Duration 27:19

Joining us for the first episode of the third season of CEO Viewpoints is Canadian National Railway CEO Tracy Robinson, who talks to PwC Canada’s Sébastien Doyon about the drivers of growth in the rail industry and how CN is harnessing emerging opportunities. They explore the growing need for rail carriers to partner with both each other and other modes of transport like trucking companies to serve evolving supply chains. They also discuss key industry challenges like climate change as well as the leadership attributes required to steer organizations through complex and uncertain times.

(00:00)- Sébastien introduces CEO Viewpoints and Tracy Robinson
(01:00)- Sébastien and Tracy discuss the CEO Survey and CN railway’s perspective on the responses
(03:09)- Sébastien and Tracy turn their attention to the future of rail
(05:51)- Tracy discusses how railroads remain competitive while working together to create resilient supply chains
(11:04)- Sébastien asks Tracy about allocating resources to important new initiatives while delivering on existing commitments
(17:33)- Tracy explains the changes at CN under her leadership
(22:13)- Sébastien asks Tracy about the energy transition and climate change
(26:39)- Sébastien shares his closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 7: Leveraging people and agility for digital transformation

Episode 46

Thursday, October 27, 2022 • Duration 14:17

In this episode, host Keegan Iles, the national insurance consulting leader for PwC Canada, leads a discussion with Rowan Saunders, the President and CEO of Definity Financial Corporation, about how CEOs can leverage their people and agility for transformation, and ultimately create more sustained outcomes for their organizations.

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(00:00)- Keegan’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Rowan Saunders
(00:55)- Rowan shares more about his journey as CEO of Definity Financial Corporation
(04:07)- Rowan explains the role of corporate culture when it comes to enabling a successful transformation
(05:33)- Rowan shares his perspective on some of the other factors that have contributed to the company’s rapid transformation
(05:51)- Rowan elaborates on why it’s important for leaders to reimagine their organizations to prepare for the future
(09:58)- Rowan shares some of the company’s plans for operating within the ecosystem in the near future
(12:01)- Rowan shares some final advice for listeners to consider when it comes to their own successful business transformation
(13:39)- Keegan’s closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 6: The role of culture in navigating cybersecurity challenges

Episode 45

Thursday, October 13, 2022 • Duration 15:13

In this episode, host Richard Wilson, a partner in PwC Canada's Cybersecurity, Privacy and Financial Crime practice, leads a discussion with Ken Hartwick, President and CEO at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), on managing cyber risk, integration of technologies and how to build an effective cyber culture.

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00:00- Richard’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Ken Hartwick
01:29- Ken shares his perspective on managing cyber risk as a CEO
03:04- Ken shares tips for keeping board members comfortable during the risk management process
05:40- Ken shares why he believes integration is a strength when it comes to cybersecurity
08:37- Ken shares his advice for building an effective cyber culture within your company and setting the right tone from the top-down
13:02- Ken shares his thoughts on how we can keep cybersecurity from becoming just another corporate buzzword and put it into practice instead
14:39- Richard’s closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 5: How leaders can take a systematic approach to cybersecurity

Episode 44

Thursday, October 6, 2022 • Duration 19:47

In this episode, host Richard Wilson, a partner in PwC Canada's Cybersecurity, Privacy and Financial Crime practice, leads a discussion on how CEOs are addressing and prioritizing cybersecurity today. He’s joined by Indrani Butany-DeSouza, President and and CEO at Elexicon Energy Inc., a local distribution power company in Ontario.

Show Notes:

00:00 - Richard’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Indrani Butany-DeSouza
01:46 - Indrani shares her perspective on how leaders should be thinking about cybersecurity
07:53 - Indrani shares her thoughts on the CEO’s role when it comes to cybersecurity
11:55 -Indrani offers her advice on how CEOs can effectively engage with the board of directors to effectively lead a cybersecurity program
15:52 - Indrani shares her strategies for building and maintaining trust with stakeholders as it relates to cybersecurity
19:07 - Richard’s closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 4: Boldly stepping forward on the path to net zero (part 2 of 2)

Episode 43

Thursday, August 25, 2022 • Duration 18:01

In the second part of a two-part discussion focusing on the path to net zero, host Elliott Cappell, Partner and National Climate Change Leader at PwC Canada, continues his conversation with Jason Storah, CEO at Aviva Canada. Elliott and Jason discuss strategies for inspiring Canadian leaders to take action, the importance of leading by example and more.

Show Notes:

00:00 - Elliott’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Jason Storah
00:57 - Jason shares his perspective on what is holding Canadian CEOs back when it comes to climate change initiatives
04:37 - Jason shares his thoughts on how we can inspire Canadian leaders to take bold action
09:16 - Jason shares his perspective on building a unified senior leadership team and breaking down the silos when it comes to ESG
12:04 - Jason discusses the importance of leading by example
15:37 - Jason shares some final words of wisdom for leaders when tackling ESG
17:51 - Elliott’s closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 3: Boldly stepping forward on the path to net zero (part 1 of 2)

Episode 42

Thursday, August 11, 2022 • Duration 24:55

In this first of a two part episode, host Elliott Cappell, a Partner and the National Climate Change Leader at PwC Canada, sits down with Jason Storah, CEO at Aviva Canada. Together, Elliott and Jason continue the conversation surrounding ESG initiatives, diving into strategies to get to net zero and why leaders need to take bold action today.

Show Notes:

00:00- Elliott’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Jason Storah
01:19- Jason discusses his experience as CEO of Aviva Canada
03:33- Jason explains the impacts of climate change on the insurance industry
06:18- Jason discusses Aviva’s ambitious climate change goals
09:53- Jason explains why he chose to prioritize ESG as a leader
12:18- Jason shares key strategies for engaging people within your industry to learn about climate change
17:29- Jason discusses the importance of continuing the dialog surrounding climate change in the insurance space
18:51- Jason explains how the industry can build back better post-pandemic
23:01- Jason shares his perspective on Canada’s role in the fight against climate change
24:24- Elliott’s closing thoughts and conclusions

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CEO Viewpoints Episode 2: Trust, transparency and making an impact through ESG

Episode 41

Thursday, July 28, 2022 • Duration 23:55

In this episode, host Shelley Gilberg, Canadian Platforms Leader and a member of the extended leadership team at PwC Canada, sits down with Rania Llewellyn, the President and Chief Executive Officer at Laurentian Bank. Rania shares her perspective on ESG strategy, transformation, and where trust and leadership factor into the equation. She also shares more about her own career journey, including how she became the first woman to head a major Canadian chartered bank in 2020.

- 00:00- Shelley’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Rania Llewellyn

-01:17- Rania discusses more about her journey to becoming the first woman to head a major Canadian chartered bank

-07:02- Rania explains why she believes ESG is such a critical responsibility at the bank, and the specific values she drives forward

-08:46- Rania explains how she and the team decided what to prioritize in terms of ESG strategy

-12:04- Rania shares her perspective on where trust and values factor into the ESG equation

-15:43- Rania explains the importance of shared values in attracting and retaining top talent

-19:10- Rania summarizes her best advice for ESG and values disclosure

-22:10- Rania reflects on some of Laurentian’s recent accomplishments that she’s most proud of

-23:23 - Shelley’s closing thoughts and conclusions

CEO Viewpoints Episode 1: Driving business transformation through ESG

Episode 40

Thursday, July 14, 2022 • Duration 21:49

This new podcast mini-series is dedicated to discussing Canadian insights from PwC’s 25th Annual Global CEO Survey. Environment, social and governance, known as ESG, has risen to the top of the CEO agenda today as a key component of transformation. The success of an organization is no longer measured solely by its financial results: leaders must also know how to respond to issues of climate change, workforce diversity, supply chain ethics, economic inequality and much more. In the first episode of the CEO Viewpoints podcast series, host Shelley Gilberg, PwC Canada Partner and ESG Markets and Consulting Leader, sits down with Heather Chalmers, the President and CEO of GE Canada, to discuss why ESG is the biggest transformational opportunity of our time, how leaders can take bold actions to reach sustained outcomes, and Canada's path to net zero.

-00:00- Shelley’s introduction to CEO Viewpoints and Heather Chalmers

-01:29- Heather shares more about her career background

-03:30- Heather explains why ESG is more important now than ever before

-07:59- Heather shares advice on how organizations can position themselves for that long-term growth when it comes to ESG and net zero

-12:12- Heather shares her perspective on why we need to reimagine collaboration to reach our goals

-15:02- Heather expands on GE’s approach to ESG investing and how they measure success

-17:02- Heather describes the process of getting started with ESG reporting

Valuing customer experience and helping Canadians make better choices

Episode 39

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 • Duration 21:14

Hear how Walmart is committed to innovation and digital transformation, in our recent conversation with John Bayliss, Executive Vice President and Transformation Officer at Walmart Canada.

Personalizing your HR technology transformation with change champions

Episode 38

Thursday, April 14, 2022 • Duration 27:40

How the LCBO’s HR Transformation supports not only their existing employee experience, but also the attraction of new talent.

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