The Global Shuffle

Derek Vollebregt
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Tune in to The Global Shuffle each Tuesday to hear Derek Vollebregt interview leaders from around the world who are leveraging innovation to make our world a better place.

Episodes

  1. Karen Redman - Candidate For Waterloo Region Chair

    09/27/2018

    Karen Redman - Candidate For Waterloo Region Chair

    A lifelong resident of Waterloo Region, Karen Redman is currently a member of Regional Council for Kitchener and was the Chief Executive Officer for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. Over the past 20+ years, Redman has served as a municipal and regional councillor and as the Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre. You can find more out about her campaign at https://karen-redman.com In this discussion we talk things such as: -Her journey into political life -What she would like to bring to Waterloo Region if elected as regional chair -The worst political advice she ever got -Funniest campaign stories -Anecdotes about Jean Chretien and others from her time working on Parliament Hill -Transitioning from federal to municipal politics Enjoy!

    36 min
  2. Dr. Terry Rock, CEO of Calgary Technologies

    09/02/2018

    Dr. Terry Rock, CEO of Calgary Technologies

    Dr. Terry Rock, CEO of Calgary Technologies joins the podcast this week - his bio: Dr. Terry Rock is working to bring innovation to the core of the Calgary and Alberta economies. He is a passionate promoter of Calgary’s potential and has an extensive entrepreneurial and strategic leadership background. Terry’s previous experience has covered a wide variety of contexts and industries including Principal of Rock Strategy & Leadership, Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association, and Strategic Advisor to Alberta Music Cities. He was also the founding CEO of Calgary Arts Development Authority. Terry brings diverse experience in consulting for high-potential technology ventures, government relations, marketing and sector development, all critical to CTI in its work to establish Calgary as a global innovation hub. Terry currently works with many Calgary-based boards including the TELUS Calgary Community Board, the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Board, and the board for Hillhurst United Church. He has previously sat on the founding board of cSPACE Projects, and was the Chair of the AIESEC Canada Inc. board where he had been their President. Terry holds a PhD in Management with a focus on Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Texas Tech University, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing (with Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan.

    32 min
  3. Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor Of Kitchener

    08/26/2018

    Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor Of Kitchener

    Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener and I had a wonderful discussion in his office on a number of topics. We spoke about how he looks at how data can be used to build better services for citizens, and what needs to be taken into consideration to impact all constituents. We also spoke about the Digital Kitchener strategy and how he tells the KW story worldwide. We then conclude with some personal questions about life in the Mayor's chair.

    27 min
  4. Tracy Collins On Meditation And The Remote Working Lifestyle

    12/21/2017

    Tracy Collins On Meditation And The Remote Working Lifestyle

    My wonderful friend and colleague Tracy Collins joins an end of year podcast. We both ventured into meditation and mindfulness in 2017 and chat about our respective experiences in that space. Tracy also is a remote working evangelist and she talks around the decisions to consider and best practices when looking at working remotely.

    42 min
  5. Tracy Elop, CEO Of Carizon

    11/28/2017

    Tracy Elop, CEO Of Carizon

    Tracy is CEO of Carizon, a major non-profit organization in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada joins The Global Shuffle and we discuss: -Her journey from her corporate career at Deloitte into the non-profit sector -The decision for her family to take a year off from regular life and travel around the world to each continent -Why she decided to join Carizon, and what excites her about the organization -The unique role non-profit CEOs play today in 2017 About Carizon: Carizon is a source of hope for our community. When children, youth, adults, couples or families face life’s challenges, Carizon programs and services provide the care and compassion to help them achieve wellness. Carizon specializes in children’s mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence, individual and family counselling, credit counselling, settlement supports and collective wellness. With a head office located in the heart of the City of Kitchener, Carizon provides a full spectrum of services in more than 70 locations throughout the Region. To find out more check out www.carizon.ca

    41 min
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Tune in to The Global Shuffle each Tuesday to hear Derek Vollebregt interview leaders from around the world who are leveraging innovation to make our world a better place.

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  • Creator
    Derek Vollebregt
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2018
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Global Shuffle