The Iteration Lab

Jarvis Consulting Group

Welcome to The Iteration Lab, a podcast from Jarvis Consulting Group where we explore how today’s leaders are shaped - by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes.   Hosted by Mike Corbett, Co-Founder and CEO of Jarvis Consulting Group, the show goes beyond the titles to focus on the people.   Each episode features conversations with business and technology leaders across industries, examining the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, the people and mindsets that guide them, the setbacks that tested them, and their hopes for the future.   Through these conversations, we explore how that evolution shapes leaders and what they're building.   New episodes biweekly. Subscribe to follow The Iteration Lab.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Bindhu Alvar Thiruvenkadathan - Why Leadership Is About Uplifting Others, Not Outpacing Them

    In this episode of The Iteration Lab, Mike Corbett sits down with Bindhu Alvar Thiruvenkadathan, Chief Information Officer for BMO Wealth Management Technology, to explore a leadership philosophy grounded in education, inclusion, and community. Bindhu reflects on growing up in India with a single mother who believed deeply in the power of education and service, and how those early lessons shaped her approach to leadership. From transitioning from pure technologist to people-centered leader, to navigating moments where her voice wasn’t always heard, she shares how curiosity, courage, and empathy helped define her path. The conversation explores building inclusive teams, creating psychological safety, learning from failure, and why real progress comes from growing together - not racing ahead alone. Bindhu also reflects on the responsibility leaders carry to leave systems stronger for the next generation. This episode is a thoughtful examination of leadership shaped by history, values, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    40 min

  2. 10 FEB

    Andrew Curtis - Why Discipline Beats Speed

    In this episode of The Iteration Lab, Guest Host Carolina Jung sits down with Andrew Curtis, CEO of Clearco, to explore why discipline - not speed - is what ultimately determines whether hypergrowth companies survive their hardest moments. Andrew reflects on stepping into the CEO role during a period of extreme pressure, following years of rapid expansion, market shifts, layoffs, and recapitalization. Drawing on his background in restructuring and finance, he shares what it takes to stabilize a business when momentum disappears, why transparency becomes essential in crisis, and how focus and execution replace optimism as leadership priorities. The conversation examines the difference between growth and durability, the hidden risks of moving too fast, and why rebuilding trust with employees, investors, and customers requires patience, clarity, and disciplined decision-making. This episode offers a candid look at leadership when speed stops being an advantage - and discipline becomes the only way forward. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    47 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Laura Money - Why Resilience Matters More Than Talent in Leadership

    In this episode of The Iteration Lab, Mike Corbett sits down with Laura Money, Global Chief Technology & Information Officer at Sun Life, to explore why resilience is what ultimately shapes great leaders. Drawing on her career across consulting, financial services, and insurance, as well as her experience as a competitive endurance athlete, Laura reflects on the discipline, resilience, and long-term mindset required to lead through pressure and uncertainty. She shares how being pushed into roles before feeling ready accelerated her growth, why sponsorship matters more than mentorship, and how leaders earn excellence over time. The conversation also examines leading through change, sustaining high performance without burning out, and why comfort is often the enemy of progress. At its core, this episode is a reflection on leadership as a long game—one that rewards those who are willing to endure, adapt, and keep moving forward. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    1h 2m

  4. 15 JAN

    Rob Khazzam - Why Execution Beats Strategy in Building Great Companies

    Strategy and analysis matter - but execution is where companies are actually built. In this episode of The Iteration Lab, Mike Corbett sits down with Rob Khazzam, CEO and Co-Founder of Float, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a company in high-pressure environments. Rob reflects on a career shaped by bold leaps - from private equity to launching Uber across Europe, to founding one of Canada’s fastest-growing fintechs. Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons on execution over strategy, speed as a competitive advantage, customer obsession, and why resilience and grit matter more than having the perfect plan. This is a candid conversation about building momentum, navigating uncertainty, and earning progress one hard week at a time. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    47 min

  5. 13 JAN

    Max Chan – Leadership, Resilience, and Life After Cancer

    What does effective leadership look like when life - and work - don’t go according to plan?  In this episode of The Iteration Lab, Jarvis Consulting Group’s Co-Founder & CEO Mike Corbett sits down with Max Chan, SVP of Operations and Engineering for Enbridge’s Liquids Pipelines business, to explore leadership shaped by uncertainty, mentorship, and lived experience.  Max reflects on his journey - from banking to capital markets, to M&A leadership, to helping lead one of North America’s biggest energy companies - and on how surviving cancer fundamentally reshaped his perspective on resilience, trust, and what truly matters as a leader.  The result is a candid conversation about leading without all the answers, building inclusive teams, and staying grounded when the stakes are high. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    1h 5m

  6. 10 JAN

    Introducing: The Iteration Lab

    The Iteration Lab is a podcast from Jarvis Consulting Group exploring how today’s leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, Co-Founder and CEO of Jarvis Consulting Group, the show goes beyond titles to focus on the people behind the roles. Each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders across industries, examining the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, the mindsets that guide them, the setbacks that tested them, and what they’re building next. Through these conversations, The Iteration Lab explores how leadership evolves over time - and how that evolution shapes the organizations leaders build. New episodes released biweekly. About the Show The Iteration Lab explores how leaders are shaped by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes. Hosted by Mike Corbett, each episode features candid conversations with business and technology leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. Connect Learn more about Jarvis Consulting Group: https://www.jrvs.ca/ Watch full episodes and short-form content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jarvisconsultinggroup

    1 min
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About

Welcome to The Iteration Lab, a podcast from Jarvis Consulting Group where we explore how today’s leaders are shaped - by their history, their heroes, their heartbreaks, and their hopes.   Hosted by Mike Corbett, Co-Founder and CEO of Jarvis Consulting Group, the show goes beyond the titles to focus on the people.   Each episode features conversations with business and technology leaders across industries, examining the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, the people and mindsets that guide them, the setbacks that tested them, and their hopes for the future.   Through these conversations, we explore how that evolution shapes leaders and what they're building.   New episodes biweekly. Subscribe to follow The Iteration Lab.

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