Podcast: Leadership during COVID-19

Exploring the struggles for leadership during these trying times.

Episode 7: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND

A candid conversation with Jane McKenna, MPP (Burlington) on the Provincial fight against COVID-19, the rise in popularity of Premier Doug Ford and how to stand up for the people of Ontario.

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Episode 6: DEATH & DYING – Saying goodbye to loved ones during COVID-19.

Death and Dying – it’s a dark topic and yet, it’s a normal part of life.  COVID-19 has changed the way we say goodbye to loved ones.  Join me in a conversation with Don Smith, Owner & President of Smith’s Funeral Homes, sharing his family legacy of catering to the needs of every family and…

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Episode 5: “Local Action to Global Pandemic” – a conversation with our Burlington Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward

The City of Burlington Is leading the way on many fronts in the fight against COVID-19. Listen to a conversation with our Burlington Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward, talking about the initiatives and actions underway in our City to help keep us safe.

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Episode 4: Front & Centre – The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, speaks on the new realities of Parliament in the common fight against COVID-19

An interview with The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development. Our Member of Parliament and youngest Parliamentarian ever to be appointed to Cabinet, shares her day to day realities of governing in self-isolation while remaining connected with her Burlington constituents.

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Episode 3: Staying Healthy during COVID-19

Interview with Kevin Brady, Director, Corporate Health, NFP Canada, Director, Advica Health & Canadian Triathlete  In our conversation with Community Leader and Health Guru, Kevin Brady, you will be inspired by his personal journey on health, struggles, achievements and advice on staying healthy while in self-isolation.

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Episode 2: COVID-19 & Education – The New Paradigm

An Interview with Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board.

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Episode 1: Introducing Scotch Fridays

In our debut episode, host Karmel Sakran talks about the inspiration behind Scotch Fridays, then sets the tone for the upcoming series on community leadership in the age of COVID-19.

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