The MNL Show 2026 Audio Only

Minisode: What Makes Us, Us? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:11:57 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

Teeing up our first conversation—featuring a Canadian icon—Emily shares her thoughts on what makes Canada so complex, fascinating, and full of potential.

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Episode 01: Oh Canada - Featuring: George Stroumboulopoulos (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:13:52 -0400

Featuring: George Stroumboulopoulos

George Stroumboulopoulos reflects on Canadian identity, creativity, and constant change. Through culture and storytelling, this episode explores why a country still defining itself may be uniquely equipped to navigate uncertainty and imagine what comes next.

Minisode: What is a Leader Today? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:15:19 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

In this minisode, Emily offers a crash course in how ideas of effective leadership have changed over decades.

Episode 02: The Leadership Paradox - Featuring: Jamie Savage(audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:16:28 -0400

Leadership expert Jamie Savage unpacks how expectations of leaders have shifted. From agility to authenticity, this episode explores what high-growth organizations are really looking for—and why modern leadership demands adaptability, clarity, and a people-first mindset.

Minisode: Are we Connected—or Left Behind? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:18:06 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

Canada is renowned for its AI research and development, but lags behind in adoption. In this minisode, Emily talks about how Canada can bridge the gap.

Episode 03: The Next Grid - Featuring: Christian Dandeneau (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:19:07 -0400

Christian Dandeneau reframes innovation as a human challenge, not a technical one. From trust and adoption to connected systems, this episode explores how technology succeeds only when communities, organizations, and people are ready to integrate it meaningfully.

Minisode: Is Mindset a Skillset? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:20:06 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

In this minisode, we’re exploring the age-old question: is entrepreneurship a skill, mindset, or both—and can we teach it?

Episode 04: The Curiosity Code - Featuring: Nouhalla Chelkhaoui & Alfred Burgesson (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:20:46 -0400

Entrepreneurs Nouhaila Chelkhaoui and Alfred Burgesson share how lived experience shaped their mission to build inclusive pathways. This episode explores entrepreneurship, belonging, and why the future of work must be intentionally designed not left to chance.

Minisode: Where Does Trust Live? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:21:41 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

If Canada is going to realize opportunities in areas like technology and green jobs, trust between leaders and citizens is essential. Emily considers how trust can be maintained in an unpredictable social and economic context.

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Episode 05: The Speed of Trust - Featuring: David Coletto (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:22:46 -0400

Pollster David Coletto decodes how Canadians are really feeling beneath the noise. Drawing on real-time data, this episode explores uncertainty, confidence, and what public sentiment reveals about Canada’s readiness for rapid economic and social change.

Minisode: Are We Shaping Change or Chasing It? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:23:35 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

In this minisode, Emily breaks down what Canada needs to unleash its innovation potential.

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Episode 06: The Confidence Curve - Featuring: Mark Patterson & Jeff Melanson(audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:24:20 -0400

Why does Canada innovate yet struggle to adopt? Jeff Melanson and Mark Patterson examine risk, complacency, and national identity—exploring what must change for Canada to scale innovation, embrace technology, and strengthen its talent ecosystem.

Minisode: What is the Canadian Promise? (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:25:19 -0400

The MNL Show features the leaders and innovators shaping the future of work in Canada.

Each episode features an accompanying minisode, in which host Emily Madden introduces the episode's theme.

What is the Canadian promise? Emily considers the connection between economic growth and quality of life for Canadians, and whether we can boost productivity while promoting inclusivity.

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Episode 07: Keeping Up! - Featuring: Bill Morneau (audio)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:25:57 -0400

Former finance minister Bill Morneau examines Canada’s competitiveness, productivity slowdown, and global pressures. This candid conversation explores talent investment, economic confidence, and what it will take to ensure the next generation has greater opportunity than the last.