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.