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56 minutes ago
56 minutes ago
Mastering Leadership: Building a Profitable and Predictable Business
with Ron Szekely
Why is it that some businesses seem to run like a well-oiled machine while others feel like they’re duct-taping everything together to survive? If you’ve ever looked at your team and thought, ‘Why does it feel like I’m herding cats instead of leading a high-performing group?’—you’re not alone.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Customer and Employee Experience Strategist, Marc Haine sits down with Ron Szekely, the Master of Branding, Business, and Builder of High-Performance Teams, to unpack the hidden challenges that hold businesses back—and reveal the simple, proven frameworks that help leaders get everything they want from their business.
Meet Ron
Ron is a Certified Business Coach and former business executive with over 25 years of experience building high-performing teams to drive revenue growth and profitability for a variety of businesses. From smaller founder-led companies to top tier multinationals and across a variety of industries, what remains constant is Ron’s ability to simplify, unify, and lead a team toward a common vision.
Ron first sharpened his business acumen and managerial discipline, leading marketing, strategy and innovation in world-class companies like L’Oréal, Keurig and Sanofi. It was there that he developed his passion for leadership and hunger for growth.
Ron then went on to create and lead his own successful startups and learned firsthand the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship and running his own companies.
Over the past 5 years, Ron has been dedicated to sharing his expertise. Together with a team of coaches, he works with entrepreneurial, mid-sized companies with the ambition to help them scale with predictability. Ron’s vast experience and passion for building brands and businesses, combined with the BOS360 process of simple and practical tools, are the perfect combination to help entrepreneurs get everything they want from their business.
Connect with Ron
https://bos360.ca/
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2 days ago
2 days ago
How to Build Healthy Remote Workdays
with Steven Puri
Remote and hybrid teams are here to stay—but are yours thriving or just surviving?
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, guest Steven Puri—tech entrepreneur and former Hollywood executive—shares powerful, actionable strategies to help leaders and teams regain focus, improve well-being, and unlock true productivity in distributed work environments.
About Steven
Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life.
Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.
Steven’s first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28.
Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more.
After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company - ‘sukha’ means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment’ in Sanskrit. The Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive workday.
Steven lives in Austin, TX now.
📲 BONUS: Get a free month of The Sukha App at TheSukha.co
Connect with Steven
www.TheSukha.co/media
TheSukha.co
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Workplace Culture Isn’t HR’s Job: It’s Yours
with Tina Cantrill
Too many businesses treat culture like it’s an HR side quest—something to “get around to” between performance reviews and pizza parties. But when culture is left to drift, the real cost adds up: toxic behaviours, disengaged teams, slow execution, and burned-out leaders.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Customer and Employee Experience Strategist, Marc Haine sits down with organizational culture expert Tina Cantrill to tackle one uncomfortable truth: Culture is just the sum of how your people behave. And if those behaviours are misaligned, your results will be too.
About Tina
Tina Cantrill is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator who helps organizations fuel momentum and accelerate results by focusing on one thing: Behaviour.
With over 20 years of Fortune 100 executive leadership experience and a decade consulting with leaders and teams, Tina knows what accelerates performance, sharpens collaboration, and builds cultures that consistently deliver strong results.
Her approach is rooted in lived experience. After a near-catastrophic burnout caused by a toxic culture, she uncovered what truly drives - and derails - organizational momentum: The daily assumptions, actions, and interactions of people at every level.
Tina’s keynotes and workshops are high-energy, practical, and immediately actionable: Designed for organizations ready to increase engagement, fuel momentum, and accelerate collective success.
Connect with Tina
tinacantrill.com
/ tinacantrill
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Future of Work
with Scott Wright
Is Your Workplace Ready for the AI Revolution?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work—faster than most organizations are prepared for. But here’s the catch: it’s not just about implementing the latest tools. It’s about addressing the human side of AI adoption. Employees are asking tough questions: Will AI take my job? Do I still matter? How do I fit in this new world?
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we dive deep into the cultural shifts and workforce challenges that AI is bringing to the workplace. Joining us is Scott Wright, The AI Culture Guy, an expert in helping leaders and teams manage the risks and opportunities of AI. Together, we’ll uncover the critical steps every organization needs to take to stay ahead of the curve while keeping employees engaged, motivated, and productive.
About Scott
With an engineering degree from Waterloo and an MBA from Ottawa, Scott's career spans from Dickie-Dee ice-cream man to cybersecurity consultant. He's worked in both low-trust and high-trust organizations, from McDonald's burger-flipper to software company CEO, bringing a wealth of experience.
Today, Scott is here to share insights on diagnosing trust issues within an organization, to building a foundation of trust for higher productivity, collaboration and employee retention.
FREE Resources Just for You:
🎯 Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation with Scott to discuss your organization’s AI opportunities and challenges.
🔗 Visit Scott’s website: https://scottwrightspeaks.com
🛠 Coming Soon: Online self-assessment tool for workforce AI readiness.
Connect with Scott
https://scottwrightspeaks.com
/ scottwright
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Building Cultures That People Want to Stay In
with Tanya Doucet
Struggling with employee retention, engagement, and a toxic culture?
You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Leadership Coach and Executive Program Facilitator Tanya Doucet (“Coach T” / “The Leadership Queen”) to unlock the true leadership superpower: Connection.
Learn how authentic connection drives influence, fuels team engagement, and builds workplaces where people want to stay—and succeed.
About Tanya
Tanya Doucet comes from small-town roots and lives a big-hearted life. She’s a loving partner, proud mom of two, and a grateful bonus mom to four more. Her days are filled with love, laughter, and a dash of beautiful chaos—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Every day, Tanya chooses joy, embraces the journey, and finds ways to lift others up along the way.
With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and leadership roles, Tanya knows a thing or two about growth, grit, and the power of teamwork. Helping people and organizations thrive is her passion, and nothing lights her up more than seeing others crush their goals.
A lifelong learner and inspiration seeker, Tanya believes that success isn’t a solo act—it’s a team sport. Her secret sauce? A blend of determination, grit, perseverance, and the unwavering support of her incredible family and mentors, who always have her back.
Connect with Tanya
https://tdleadership.ca/
https://linktr.ee/tdlead
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Marketing Tactics That Drive Real Business Growth
with John Dwyer
Are you having trouble converting your marketing expenditures into tangible outcomes? You’re not alone. Most businesses waste money on campaigns that lack measurable impact, leaving them stuck in a cycle of frustration and missed opportunities. But what if there was a simple, proven way to stand out from the competition and attract customers effortlessly?
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I’m joined by legendary marketing specialist John Dwyer—or as many know him, “JD.” With a client list that includes Disney, KFC, 7-Eleven, and even Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, JD is here to reveal the secret sauce behind his unforgettable marketing strategies. From crafting WOW FACTOR campaigns to using low-cost, high-value incentives (think Happy Meal toys!), JD shares actionable tips to revolutionize your marketing.
About JD
John Dwyer isn’t just another marketing expert—he’s a trailblazer known for conjuring up unforgettable marketing magic.
With a career steeped in turning businesses into household names, John’s knack for creating WOW FACTOR ideas is unparalleled.
From small ventures to industry giants, his strategies are the secret sauce behind massive success stories.
His client list includes the likes of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, KFC, 7 Eleven, Disney, Warner Bros, BP……& the list goes on.
In today’s competitive business landscape, standing out is everything.
John’s philosophy revolves around crafting campaigns that not only grab attention but leave an indelible mark on audiences.
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Connect with John
https://getmorejd.com/
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Innovation Secrets: What Successful Companies Do Differently
with Vanessa Thompson
Is your business struggling to keep up in today’s fast-paced, competitive market? Leaders everywhere are asking the same critical question: How can I make my business more innovative? If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to foster creativity within your team, this episode is for you.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome globally recognized innovation expert Vanessa Thompson to uncover the secrets to driving innovation, building a culture of creativity, and staying ahead of the curve.
About Vanessa
Vanessa Thompson is a globally recognized expert in innovation, sustainability, and ESG strategy. With a career spanning roles at The United Nations Foundation, the World Bank, and leading climate tech startups like Joby Aviation, Vanessa brings a unique blend of expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and sustainability consulting to every project she undertakes.
As a driving force in the field of sustainable innovation, Vanessa has served on several boards and collaborated with organizations like The Nature Conservancy, NASA’s OMEGA Project Earth, and JLL Spark Ventures, where she conducted due diligence and led investments in breakthrough technologies. Her work has been featured in Forbes, and she has contributed thought leadership on topics ranging from renewable energy to ESG reporting, positioning her as a sought-after voice in the climate and venture capital sectors.
An accomplished public speaker, Vanessa hosts "The Sustainability Experts," a podcast where she interviews industry leaders, including figures like Venus Williams, Raj Shah, and Eric Schurenberg. Through these conversations, she explores the intersection of innovation, leadership, and sustainability, inspiring audiences to rethink what it means to create lasting impact.
Vanessa holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Santa Clara University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She combines her academic rigor with hands-on experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams across five countries and seven time zones to address pressing global challenges. Her work at the cutting edge of sustainable business practices has helped organizations integrate ESG metrics like GRI, SASB, and CDP into their core strategies, unlocking both financial and environmental value.
Connect with Vanessa
- Speaker Website: https://www.vanessathompson.com/
- Consulting Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/
- Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/
- Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSustainabilityExperts
- Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PLmkmxJLJQ5BJ2Kgluxku?si=4fb696fdd84847c2&nd=1&dlsi=bf5bae8fcd2e448c
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
AI for Leaders: Shift Your Thinking, Boost Your Impact
with Andrew Davis
Most leaders are using AI like it’s a super-powered Google—and it’s costing them big time.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Author & Keynote Speaker Andrew Davis explains why that mindset is outdated, thanks to something called Lumière’s Law.
You’ll learn how to unleash AI’s true power: mimicry, not memory. Intelligence augmentation, not automation. This episode walks you through how to break old habits, build a digital doppelgänger, and turn your business into an idea machine.
👉 If you’re tired of AI giving you mediocre results, this conversation is for you.
About Andrew
Andrew Davis is a bestselling author and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker. Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency, Andrew produced for NBC’s Today Show, worked for The Muppets in New York and wrote for Charles Kuralt. He's appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and on NBC and the BBC. Davis has crafted documentary films and award-winning content for tiny start-ups and Fortune 500 brands. Recognized as one of the industry's "Jaw-Dropping Marketing Speakers," Andrew is a mainstay on global marketing influencer lists. Wherever he goes, Andrew Davis puts his infectious enthusiasm and magnetic speaking style to good use teaching business leaders how to grow their businesses, transform their cities, and leave their legacy.
Connect with Andrew
🔗 Learn more about Andrew Davis: https://www.akadrewdavis.com
📌 Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: / tpldrew
#AIforBusiness #AndrewDavis #MarcHaineLive #LumiereLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalDoppelganger #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #innovation
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
From Fear to Fierce: Becoming an Activated Leader
with Angus Nelson
What if the confidence you’re waiting for never comes?
🛎In this episode of Marc Haine Live, leadership coach and strategist Angus Nelson reveals how waiting to “feel ready” is the biggest threat to your business. We explore how to take action despite fear, why confidence is built—not found, and how being “Activated” can transform your leadership.
Whether you’re a manager stuck in indecision or a business owner tired of playing small, this episode will challenge your mindset, ignite your courage, and give you the tools to finally move forward.
🎯 Topics Covered:
• Procrastination and the cost of waiting
• Action-before-confidence mindset
• Building “Activated” leadership
• Disrupting yourself and your business for growth
🛠️ FREE OFFER: DM “ACTIVATED” for a 30-minute clarity call with Angus Nelson
About Angus
Angus Nelson is a leadership coach, strategist, and keynote speaker known for guiding high-performing entrepreneurs and executives to break through plateaus and unlock extraordinary success. His expertise impacts high-achievers across startups, Fortune 500 companies, and celebrity circles. Angus has worked with executives from FedEx, Cisco, Bridgestone, Veeva, and Unbabel, and has delivered keynotes at the corporate headquarters of global giants like Walmart, Coca-Cola, BMW, Disney, Adobe, Swisscom, and Fidelidade.
As the founder of Evolve Leadership, Angus blends psychology, emotional intelligence, and proven frameworks to help clients overcome limiting beliefs, drive personal growth, and align purpose with profit. His transformative work empowers leaders to achieve clarity, wealth, and freedom.
Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Angus lives with his family and two larger-than-necessary dogs. He is the author of Confidence Comes Later and the host of the Evolve Leadership podcast, where he inspires listeners to become bold, aligned, and unstoppable.
🔗 Connect with Angus:
Website: angusnelson.com |
LinkedIn / angusnelson
Instagram / angusnelson
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Unlock Authentic Leadership: Aligning Your Purpose with Success
With Irene Riad
Are you a leader climbing the ladder, ticking all the boxes, but still feeling…disconnected and burned out? Join us as we tackle the real reason behind executive burnout and disengagement.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we sit down with Irene Riad, The Mosaic Integral Leadership Expert, to reveal why so many successful leaders feel empty despite reaching the top. Through her 7-lens MOSAIC Integral Leadership System, Irene guides us on how aligning with our core purpose isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s critical to becoming a leader people want to follow.
About Irene
Irene Riad is a Global Talent Consultant, an ICF PCC Executive Coach, ICF Coach Mentor, Coach Educator, and Accredited Coach Supervisor who specializes in talent assessment and leadership development. Her consulting, coaching and coach supervision journeys weave in the growth of clients’ mind (thoughts), body (emotions), values/beliefs (culture), relations (systems), and soul (consciousness) within their personal /professional context, through different modalities that enable them to go through a deep transformation of their whole human system as leader, team, and organization. The outcome of her work is experienced as a renewal of sight to the inner mosaic power we hold within ourselves and collectively, to live into our big visions and legacy work. She is deeply fulfilled by empowering others to step into their light and see their unique magnificence in the world.
Connect with Irene
www.sightcet.com
Linkedin: / irene-riad
Instagram: / sightcet
Facebook: / sightcet