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    How Technology Deepens Human Connection – Cheryl Manuel – CB&RO, Deloitte LLP – Ep46

    In this conversation with Alexa Translations CEO Gary Kalaci, Cheryl Manuel shares her journey from a small town in Ontario to a prominent leadership role at Deloitte.

    She discusses the importance of mentorship, embracing discomfort, and the evolving landscape of leadership in a technology-driven world.

    Cheryl emphasizes the significance of authenticity in leadership, effective team building, and understanding clients on a personal level. The conversation also touches on time management strategies and the role of technology in enhancing human connections.

    33 min listen

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    Step Outside Your Comfort Zone – Sue-Lynn Noel, Senior VP at Purolator Inc. – Ep45

    In this podcast episode, Sue-Lynn Noel joins Gary Kalaci to trace her path from small-town beginnings to the C-suite, sharing how curiosity, language, and mentorship shaped her journey to Senior Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Purolator Inc.

    Sue-Lynn explains why she sees herself as “a businessperson with a law degree,” how she transitioned from private practice to in-house leadership, and why working smart—not just logging hours—sets exceptional lawyers apart.

    The conversation explores aligning legal with business objectives, what in-house teams truly need from external counsel, practical approaches to legal tech adoption, and the future of mentorship and equity in the profession. Sue-Lynn closes with a powerful leadership lesson: step outside your comfort zone to create greater impact.

    35 min listen

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    The Art of Business Development in Law – David Ackert, Co-Founder and CEO of Pipelineplus – Ep44

    In this conversation, David Ackert shares his unique journey from an acting career to becoming a consultant for lawyers, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the need for effective business development strategies. He discusses his company, Pipeline Plus, which helps law firms manage their business development efforts through technology.


    David also highlights the significance of building lasting relationships, the role of vulnerability in client interactions, and the impact of technology on the legal industry. He provides practical advice for lawyers looking to enhance their business development skills and shares key insights from his book.

    38 min listen

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    Learning from Mistakes in Risk Management – Pierre Osterrath, CEO of Société Générale Canada – Ep43

    In this podcast episode, Gary Kalaci interviews Pierre Osterrath, who shares his unique journey from being an attorney to a banker and risk management expert.


    Pierre discusses the influences that shaped his career, the importance of learning from mistakes, and the role of risk management in business. He emphasizes the need for effective challenge in leadership and the impact of A.I. on the finance sector. The conversation also touches on the skills future leaders should develop to succeed in an evolving landscape.

    36 min listen

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