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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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    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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    “We need more entrepreneurs in this world” – Neil Cawse, CEO and Founder of GEOTAB – Ep42

    Are sustainability and growth incompatible?

    Neil Cawse certainly doesn’t think so. He recently stopped by to discuss his work in connected vehicle technology, sustainability, and his career journey to becoming the CEO and Founder of GEOTAB.

    You can catch his full discussion with Gary Kalaci, Alexa Translations CEO and host of the business podcast ‘Firing On All Syllables’, now!

    37 min listen

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    Building effective teams in the Legal Landscape – Karen Uehara, Executive VP at AltaGas – Ep41

    “Fun” might not be the first word you associate with corporate law, but maybe it should be…

    In the latest episode of Firing on All Syllables™, Karen Uehara, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at AltaGas, shares what it really takes to lead with impact. She reflects on the role of joy in the workplace, the value of mentorship, and how building trust fuels high-performing legal teams.

    39 min listen

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