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Firing on All Syllables

Invaluable tips from the world's most influential leaders. Hosted by Gary Kalaci.
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    Global Deals and the Modern Legal Executive with Christelle Gedeon – Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary – Ep48

    In the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables, Christelle Gedeon (Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Canopy Growth Corporation) joins Gary Kalaci to discuss her journey from the lab to the boardroom—and how multilingual roots, global dealmaking, and cross-functional leadership shaped her approach to legal and regulatory strategy.

    Christelle shares insights on advising governments, managing cross-border M&A across 14+ jurisdictions, navigating policy vs. enforcement regulators, and the growing role of A.I. in modern legal teams.

    37 min listen

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    How Resilience Impacts Non-Profit Leadership with Miyo Yamashita – President & CEO, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation – Ep47

    In this engaging conversation, Miyo Yamashita shares her unique background, career journey, and the impactful work she leads at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

    She discusses the advancements in cancer research, the importance of community support, and the challenges faced in the non-profit sector.

    Miyo emphasizes the need for resilience, team buy-in, and offers valuable advice for business leaders. The discussion concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal Miyo's personal insights and philosophies.

    33 min listen

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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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