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On today's episode of the PGA of Canada Podcast, PGA of Canada Managing Director of Digital Content & Communications Brendan Stasiewich sits down with Bob Weeks to learn more about his career in golf media. A member of both the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, Bob started his career with ScoreGolf and has since become the face for golf in Canada on TSN. This conversation dives into how Bob began his career in golf media, some stories from the TOUR, how PGA of Canada professionals are helping shape the sport throughout the country and more! 

Join host Mark Roe for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Kathy Bishop, an Associate Professor in the School of Leadership Studies at Royal Roads University. Dr. Bishop, an expert in values-based leadership, sharing insights on integrating values into daily operations, shaping organizational culture, and fostering leadership growth.
Don't miss this exploration of leading with purpose in today's complex world. Tune in to "Leading with Purpose: A Conversation on Values-Based Leadership with Dr. Kathy Bishop."

Join host Mark Roe in a lively conversation with Allison George, affectionately known as "the wizard of fun," as she shares her unique journey from growing up on the golf course to becoming the General Manager at Toad Valley Golf Course. Discover the dynamic and diverse career experiences that have shaped Allison into a leader in the golf industry.
In this episode, delve into Allison's strategies for success, including how she strengthen Toad Valley Golf Course by introducing innovative programs to the public and staying ahead with modern marketing content. Explore the top components of fun that can transform golf clubs into vibrant community hubs. Listen in as Allison discusses the challenges and barriers she faced in maintaining a fun atmosphere and how she integrates the element of fun within her team. Gain valuable insights into strategies that can be implemented to highlight and focus on fun, ensuring a positive and engaging presence in the golfing community.
Tee up for an insightful episode that not only explores the fun side of golf but also offers practical advice. Join us for "Swinging Success: The Fun Factor in Golf Clubs with Allison George, the Wizard of Fun.”

Join host Mark Roe in an engaging conversation with Salimah Mussani, the current Head Coach of the Women’s National Golf Team. Born in Ontario, Salimah's journey from being a standout golfer at Stanford University to a successful professional on the Epson and LPGA Tours is captivating. In this episode, delve into Salimah's remarkable career and her transition from player to coach.
Discover the challenges Salimah faced on her path to becoming the Head Coach of Team Canada's Women's golf team. Gain insights into the intricacies of coaching at the highest level and the importance of staying involved in continuous skill development. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or interested in leadership and coaching, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of competitive golf and the invaluable role of coaching in shaping champions.
Tune in to "Fairways to Leadership: A Coach's Journey with Salimah Mussani" for an inspiring and insightful conversation that transcends the boundaries of sports and leadership.

The relevancy of the PGA Professional is no more important than it is today. In this energy filled episode, Golf Industry Guru co-founder James Cronk describes what he means by a 'powered-on pro' and the leadership traits and characteristics of the modern day professional. James and host Mark Roe dive into the challenges facing today's leader, how your club become the employer of choice in your market, the evolution of the role of a PGA member, the opportunities in a post-COVID workforce, and much more. Don't miss this invigorating episode that is bound to give you the motivation, energy, and tips and tricks to elevate your role in the industry and beyond. 
About James Cronk
James Cronk is a club industry leader with over 30 years-experience in the golf and service industry. He has presented keynote sessions and workshop seminars at major golf industry events around the world, including the NGCOA National Conference (16 times), the Asia Pacific Golf Summit (6 times including India in November 2019), the European Golf Business Conference (3 times including Portugal 2020), the CMAA World Conference (twice) and many more. In 2022 he was the keynote speaker at the Australian Club Managers Conference in Melbourne.
 
A former golf professional and club manager, James’s has real life experience in the industry, and his success as a leader is evident in the recognitions bestowed upon himself and his teams, including his facility being recognized by Golf Digest as having the ‘5th Best Customer Service in North America’ and being rated by BC Business Magazine as one of British Columbia’s ‘Top Ten Employers’. 
 
His company CRONK GROUP helps clubs and organizations achieve their goals and increase their profits by improving their systems, their service, and their people. In 2022 James and his business partner Scott Masse launched GOLF INDUSTRY GURU, a global on-line training platform for golf clubs featuring tools, tips, templates, videos, and blogs from many of the world’s leading golf and hospitality industry gurus. 

Former LPGA pro, former director of business strategy at Topgolf, graduate of Yale, and current founder and CEO of SportsBoxAI, Jeehae Lee joins us with host Mark Roe. We uncover how Jeehae uncovered the need for SportsBoxAI in the golf industry, the importance of positive change for the golf industry moving forward, her early experience moving from the LPGA Tour to the boardroom and being the only female in the room, making data driven decisions with your athletes, how SportsBoxAI and other technologies are critical to the core of the PGA professional, and so much more.
 
About Jeehae Lee
Jeehae Lee is a former professional golfer on the LPGA Tour and an executive in the sports media entertainment industry. As the Founder & CEO of Sportsbox.ai, Jeehae is building products using 3D motion analysis technology that will transform the way people learn and improve skills in sports, starting with golf.
Prior to founding Sportsbox, she led strategy and new business development for various divisions at Topgolf, including Toptracer. Jeehae has a BA in Economics from Yale and an MBA from The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.