Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham powered by CCDI
Each month, Anne-Marie Pham, CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion interviews a leader who is a making a difference in Canada in the field of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Over the course of a year, you will hear from an eclectic group of people who inspire change.
Episodes
42 episodes
Season 4, Episode 5 | Guest: Senator Andrew Cardozo – Canadian Multiculturalism Day
How can Canada move forward in building a truly inclusive society in the face of growing polarization and resistance to DEI efforts?In this new episode of Inclusion Table Talks, CCDI's new sub-series of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham,...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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40:32
Season 4, Episode 4 | Guest: Teresa Woo-Paw
“How can we break the Bamboo Ceiling and build a more inclusive Canada?”In honour of Asian Heritage Month this May, we are thrilled to welcome Teresa Woo-Pawn for this inspiring episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. As a t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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41:10
Season 4, Episode 3 | Guest: Jake Stika – Unpacking toxic masculinity
Our latest podcast continues the new series, Inclusion Table Talks, which is included in our regular programming. In this episode, Anne-Marie Pham speaks with Jake Stika, Executive Director at Next Gen Men, about men's essential role in the DEI...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:49
Season 4, Episode 2 | Guest: Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay - The rise of Anti-DEI rhetoric – Canadian perspectives
CCDI is pleased to introduce 'Inclusion Table Talks', a new sub-series of our podcast: Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. This series brings together CCDI's Employer Partners and thought leaders for in-depth discussions on the growing ant...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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35:34
Season 4, Episode 1 | Guest: Kimberley Wakefield
As we enter 2025, CCDI is excited to launch Season 4 of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. In the first episode of the year, we reflect on the challenges we face in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Positive ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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50:57
Season 3, Episode 11 | Guest: Angela Bonfanti
Each year, on December 3rd, the United Nations observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities. Systemic, cultural, and attitudinal challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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52:27
Season 3, Episode 10 | Guest: Sonia Sangha
In recognition of the International Day of Tolerance on November 16, we’re exploring the importance of fostering acceptance and understanding through meaningful conversations. In the latest episode of CCDI’s Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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37:26
Season 3, Episode 9 | Guest: Mohammed Hashim
In today's episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, we engage in a necessary and thought-provoking dialogue on Islamophobia in Canada, a pressing issue given the complex and evolving geopolitical landscape, including current conflicts. We ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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49:23
Season 3, Episode 8 | Guest: Elijah Blackbird - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we are reminded of the collective responsibility to recognize the truths of our shared history and to actively engage in reconciliation efforts. Building a racism-fre...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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40:08
Season 3, Episode 7 | Guests: Kevin Lawler, Rowan O'Grady
Happy International Youth Day! Today, we celebrate the power and potential of young people to shape a more inclusive and vibrant future. Our latest episode of the Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham podcast features Kevin Lawler and Rowan O’Grady...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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33:51
Season 3, Episode 6 | Guest: Mohamed El Daly
Episode 6: Show Notes This summer, with Canada's natural beauty on full display, we acknowledge and express gratitude towards the original caretakers of this land. Today, we honour them here on the Leader Talks Podcast and reflec...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:12
Season 3, Episode 5 | Guest: Kelly Lendsay
June is the perfect month for critical reflection, as the various causes that we rally for and celebrate help us remember our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable Canada. Today we are joined by one of Canada’s most prominent s...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:55
Saison 3, Épisode 4 | invitée : Edith Bernier
Célébrons la Journée internationale sans régime! Dans une société où les idées de corps parfait et d'objectifs de remise en forme sont constamment imposées aux gens sous la forme de soi-disant « conseils », elles sont également à l'origine d'un...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:02
Season 3, Episode 3 | Guest: Shari Graydon
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re using today’s conversation to take a closer look at women’s rights, and what is being done to elevate women’s voices from all over Canada.Joining us in today's episode of Leader Talks with An...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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43:27
Season 3, Episode 2 | Guest: Nketti Johnston-Taylor | Sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort
Getting a job is proving difficult for many who have immigrated to Canada, even for those professionally qualified. More needs to be done to ensure that new and immigrant professionals are given a platform to earn their keep, and the more diver...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:13
Season 3, Episode 1 | Guest: Normand St-Gelais
What does it take to transform a company from having virtually no diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to implementing a comprehensive strategy that spans the entire organization?To help us answer this question, we are joined by Norman...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:10
Season 2, Episode 12 | Guest: Brian Carwana
In today's new podcast episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, we're delving into the intricacies of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We've noticed the profound impact this war has had on colleges, teams, and workplaces. Sorting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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34:41
Season 2, Episode 11 | Guest: Marni Panas
Today’s special episode of Leader Talks commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), which is an important observance on November 20th each year to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:04
Season 2, Episode 10 | Guest: Amira Elghawaby
Islamic History Month, observed in October, is dedicated to commemorating, enlightening, educating, and fostering a deeper understanding among fellow Canadians about the diverse and valuable contributions of the Muslim community to society....
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:50
Season 2, Episode 9 | Guests: Mike Casia, Sharlene Rutherford
Today, we’d like to celebrate the incredible work being done in our country to promote and fight for gender-based health equity. However, this work is far from finished and there is still so much more to do. For instance, Canada is 30th out of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:27
Season 2, Episode 8 | Guest: Salena Starling
Today, we are joined by thought leader and truth and reconciliation program facilitator Salena Starling, who is also the co-owner and president of Community of Big Hearts. Salena has personally been through Canada’s foster care system and, in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:02
Season 2, Episode 7 | Guest: Zuraida Dada
Self-care refers to the intentional activities and practices that individuals engage in to nurture their physical, mental, and emotional health. Joining us today to help us understand the importance of self-care is Psychologist and Human Resour...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:58
Season 2, Episode 6 | Guest: Kai Scott | Sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort
Today's guest is Kai Scott, and he is here to share his experience and expertise on the subject of pronouns and inclusive language. Kai is the President and Gender Strategist at TransFocus Consulting and has a great amount of insight into diver...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:45
Season 2, Episode 5 | Guest: Sania Chaudhry
In Canadian workplaces, many Asians are forced to grapple with the bamboo ceiling, which is a term that is used to describe how their growth and success within their organizations is hindered because of their ethnicity. Moreover, other harmful ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:18
Season 2, Episode 4 | Guest: Brittany Gataveckas
We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Gataveckas to the show as she helps us better understand Canada’s new 50-30 challenge. Brittany is the Manager of Social Sustainability at the UN Global Compact Network Canada, and her expertise as a project ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:31