TEC Canada

08/28/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Leadership Standard Podcast

What happens when leaders step away from the day-to-day and start asking better questions?

Part One: Better Questions. Fresh Possibilities. was recorded live at the TEC Canada National Member Conference in Calgary, bringing together Canadian entrepreneurs, CEOs, TEC Chairs and business leaders for candid conversations about what it takes to lead through change.

From AI and acquisitions to family business, culture, innovation and growth, one theme runs through every conversation: strategies evolve and technology changes, but leadership still depends on curiosity, trust, resilience and human connection.

Featuring Andrée-Anne Chevalier, Anthony Kowalczyk, Steve Lendt, Sahiza Hossenbaccus, Brian Brennan, John Richards, Byron Veldjesgraaf, Chris Burns, Chris Hardwick and Alex Yakovyshenko.

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
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Step out of the noise. Ask better questions. Stay open to what becomes possible.

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08/27/2026

What does leadership look like when the conditions are constantly changing?

Tomorrow, Part 1 of The Leadership Standard: Live from the Member Conference drops on The Leadership Standard Podcast. 🎙️

Recorded live at the TEC Canada Vistage Worldwide National Member Conference in Calgary and hosted by Jamie Cohen, this episode brings together Canadian business leaders for candid conversations about the challenges and opportunities they’re navigating right now.

From AI and acquisitions to family business, growth, culture, innovation and leading people through change, there’s a lot packed into this one.

Featuring:

Anthony Kowalczyk
Andrée-Anne Chevalier
Steve Lendt
Sahiza Hossenbaccus
Brian Brennan
John Richards
Byron Veldjesgraaf
Chris Burns
Chris Hardwick
Alex Yakovyshenko

Different businesses and perspectives, but one thing comes through clearly: technology and strategies may change, but leadership still comes back to curiosity, trust, resilience and human connection.

Part 1 drops tomorrow morning.

🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4niQ96P
🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/46orLee

07/31/2026

Sometimes the most impactful thing you can do as a leader, a colleague, or a friend is simply show up.

In this TEC Cast, Susan Motkaluk joins Jamie Mason Cohen to explore the growing reality of loneliness and why genuine human connection matters more than ever. Whether it's making time for a conversation, checking in with someone, or creating spaces where people feel they belong, showing up has the power to change someone's day and sometimes, much more than that.

Because connection isn't built through grand gestures. It's built through consistency, presence, and choosing to be there. 🎙️

07/21/2026

Strong leadership isn't about having all the answers...it's about asking better questions.

Thanks to Sean Flaherty for a thoughtful session with John Vincent's TEC Canada group in Montréal. Members explored practical ways to recognize the root causes behind common organizational challenges and left with tools they can bring back to their teams.

07/17/2026

Turns out "revving up revenue" doesn't always require a bigger budget. 🚀

Karen Hayward's workshop challenged our members to rethink sales and marketing with practical, easy-to-implement ideas, many of them inexpensive (or even free). The best part? Everyone left with at least one action they can put into practice right away.

That's the difference between hearing great ideas and taking them back to your business.

07/15/2026

Whether you're a CEO, business owner, or senior executive, leadership doesn't have to be a solo journey.

TEC Canada connects leaders through confidential peer advisory groups, executive coaching, world-class speakers, and a trusted community that helps you make better decisions with greater confidence.

Discover how TEC Canada can help you grow as a leader:
https://bit.ly/4yoEcCw (https://bit.ly/4yoEcCw)

07/10/2026

Celebrating 15 years of leadership, learning, and community! 🎉

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the TEC MBA Elite Program at Université Laval.

To celebrate the milestone, more than 60 alumni gathered in Québec City on July 3, reconnecting with fellow participants from across the program's history. Attendees travelled from across Canada, the United States, and France, while alumni from England, Switzerland, Australia, and beyond joined in celebrating from afar.

Over the past 15 years, many graduates have continued their leadership journey by joining TEC Canada Leadership Teams and peer advisory groups, strengthening our community of leaders.

Congratulations to André Turcotte and everyone who has helped make the program such a lasting success. Here's to the next chapter!

07/02/2026

Our recent Atlantic Regional Members' Meeting at Fox Harb'r Resort welcomed business leaders from across Atlantic Canada for two days of meaningful conversations and peer-to-peer learning that lasts long after the event ends.

Whether they've been part of TEC Canada for 20 years or are experiencing their first regional gathering, one thing remains true: the value of trusted peers only grows over time.

A special thank you to TEC Canada Chairs Joe Gillivan and Tanya Chapman for organizing another outstanding event, and to Erik Gingles for capturing these moments.

07/01/2026

Leadership starts with how you show up.

In this TEC Cast, Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Bruce Mayhew to explore why empathy, presence, and authenticity aren't just "soft skills", they're the foundation of trust, stronger relationships, and better leadership.

Watch this conversation for a reminder that the most impactful leaders don't try to have all the answers. They create the space for others to be seen, heard, and valued.

06/29/2026

AI can write like you.
It can sound like you.
It might even look like you.

But can it build trust like you?

In the newest episode of The Leadership Standard Podcast, Jamie Cohen sits down with world-renowned communication expert Mark Bowden to unpack what leadership looks like when artificial intelligence is changing everything, and why being more human may become your greatest competitive advantage.

From body language and storytelling to AI avatars, authenticity, and influence, this conversation is packed with practical insights that every leader needs right now.

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
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▶️ Watch on YouTube:
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