Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham powered by CCDI
Each month, Anne-Marie Pham, former CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, interviews leaders making a difference in diversity, inclusion, and equity in Canada. The podcast features an eclectic group of people who inspire change over the course of a year.
Episodes
Season 5, Episode 1 | Guest: Marina Boulos-Winton
What does real leadership look like when the goal is not just delivering services, but building a community where people feel seen and supported?In the debut season of Leader Talks Podcast with Sartaj Sarkaria, we sit down with Marina Boulos-Winton to discuss nonprofit leadership and the systems that shape opportunities. Marina shares how early experiences with social injustice influenced her care
Season 4, Episode 11 | Guests: Amelie Gagnon, Pangus Kung, Sartaj Sarkaria
This special episode marks a turning point for Leader Talks as host Anne-Marie Pham reflects on what the podcast has built over four seasons before she hands the mic to Sartaj Sarkaria, who will take over hosting duties. Joined by colleagues Amelie Gagnon and Pangus Kung, Anne-Marie looks back on the highs, the behind-the-scenes work, and the real-world impact CCDI has made alongside employer and
Season 4, Episode 10 | Guests: Marni Panas, Sartaj Sarkaria
As we close out another impactful year at Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, we take a moment to pause to and reflect on the conversations, challenges, and progress that have shaped 2025. It’s a time to look back on what we’ve learned, acknowledge how the landscape of leadership continues to evolve, and consider how these insights will inform our work ahead. In this new podcast episode, we are jo
Saison 4, épisode 9 | Invitée : Kerlande Mibel
Dans le dernier épisode du balado du CCDI, Conversations entre leaders avec Anne-Marie Pham, Kerlande Mibel, fondatrice et présidente, directeur général du Forum économique international des Noirs et aussi la fondatrice de ZWART Communications partage sa vision forte de l'inclusion économique et de l'autonomisation des communautés. S'appuyant sur son héritage haïtien et sa vaste exp
Saison 4, Épisode 8 | invitée : Kim Auclair
L'inclusion est un moyen puissant de transformer notre compréhension du talent, du leadership et de l'innovation dans les milieux de travail d'aujourd'hui. Dans le nouvel épisode de Conversations entre leaders avec Anne-Marie Pham du CCDI, nous rencontrons Kim Auclair, fondatrice de Capable Média, une organisation québécoise qui défend l'entrepreneuriat inclusif et amplifi
Season 4, Episode 7 | Guests: Noel Baldwin, Zahra Ebrahim - Skills Building and Inclusion through collaboration
What can shift when organizations look outside the box to fill gaps together? This discussion is part of our Inclusion Table Talks, a series of CCDI's Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham podcast which dives deeper into pressing issues in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Joining us to explore these ideas are two guests: Noel Baldwin, Executive Director of the Future Skills Centre
Season 4, Episode 6 | Guest: Ken Lima-Coelho – International Youth Day
In this special International Youth Day episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, Anne-Marie sits down with Ken Lima-Coelho, who is a dynamic storyteller, community builder, and President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area. With over 25 years of experience spanning broadcasting, the arts, and youth-focused initiatives, Ken has dedicated his career to amplifying voices, b
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, Anne-Marie sits down with Senator Andrew Cardozo, public policy expert, community leader, and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Throughout his ca
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 trailblazer in human rights advocacy, Teresa made history by becoming the first Asian Canadian woman elected to the Alberta legislature.Throughout her career, Teresa colla
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 DEIA ecosystem. Jake reminds us of the damaging impact of perpetuating our patriarchal system and how his organization is actively working to include men
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 anti-DEI rhetoric and its impact on our collective vision of building a more inclusive Canada. We'll explore what DEIA truly is and isn't,
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 psychologist Kimberley Wakefield joins us to share insights and tips for how to navigate 2025 with good intentions and the skills needed to take care of our mental well-being. W
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 challenges underscore the importance of creating inclusive and accessible environments.In this new episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, we are honoured to
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, we welcome Sonia Sangha, Global Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader at IKEA, for a deep dive into tolerance in diversity, equity, inclusion and acc
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 acknowledge that some listeners may find this discussion challenging and encourage you to proceed with care and self-compassion. Our guest, Mohammed H
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-free workplace is an essential part of this ongoing journey, and learning from the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples is a key step forward.In this new ep
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 from the Whiteboard Collective (WBC), who are passionately working to ensure that young people from all backgrounds have access to meaningful job opportuni
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 reflect on our journey of learning and unlearning for progress. Committed to truth and reconciliation, we've partnered with many like-minded organizations, including t
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 social entrepreneurs and foremost expert in Indigenous economic innovation and workplace inclusion strategies, Kelly Lendsay. As the Founder, President, and
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 grand nombre de discriminations, de préjugés et d'inégalités sur le lieu de travail. Aujourd'hui, orientons la conversation vers l
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 Anne-Marie Pham is Shari Graydon, an award-winning author, speaker, print and broadcast columnist, and advocate for women’s rights. She is also the founder of I
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 diverse, equitable, and inclusive those environments are, the better!In observation of Black History Month, and to help us dive deeper into this topic, we are jo
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 Normand St-Gelais for the first episode of season 3 of CCDI’s podcast, Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. Normand is Director of Corporate Responsibility at Sodexo, a de
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 through the vast amount of information available is challenging as it's tough to discern the facts from the misleading or inaccurate inf
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-transgender violence. To mark the occasion, we are joined by Marni Panas, a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP), human rights champion, and a sou
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.In this new episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, we take a moment to celebrate the contributions of Muslims to Canada and discuss the many issues the c
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 146 countries when it comes to the global gender gap index. While this statistic may not seem immediately harrowing, it still highlights the persistent and
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 this episode, she opens up about her journey. We discover how and why the foster care system disproportionately affects Indigenous youth and what needs to ch
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 Resources Consultant at Invictus Psychology and Consulting, Zuraida Dada. Zuraida is a seasoned psychologist specializing in adult individual therapy. She is know
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 diversity in the workplace, with a focus on guiding thoughtful, respectful, and impactful conversations. In our chat, we get into some of the crucial areas
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 stereotypes (like calling Asians the “model minority”) mean that there is still much work to be done for Asians to feel completely welcome in their communit
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 design and implantation specialist is critical in her work of helping Canadian organizations advance their gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. In our
Season 2, Episode 3 | Guest: Kadie Ward
Women have been undervalued in the workplace for almost a century and a half! Today on the Leader Talks Podcast we are celebrating International Women’s Day with the incredible Kadie Ward to discuss gender inequality in the workplace. This episode is packed with some amazing insights into how women have been undervalued in work over the years, why legislation is essential in closing the gender wag
Season 2, Episode 2 | Guest: Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve
When it comes to women in engineering, Canada’s numbers are surprisingly low. They are substantially outperformed by countries like Panama and Colombia, both of which have near parity when it comes to the ratio of women to men in engineering (despite having to contend with far greater levels of instability than Canada). Our guest today, Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve, is uniquely qualified to talk on th
Season 2, Episode 1 | Guest: Brian Carwana
Canada is one of the most religiously diverse liberal democracies in the world, but unfortunately the level of religious literacy in the country is very low. This lack of understanding of different belief systems is the root cause of the high levels of hate crimes experienced by minority groups. Today’s guest, Brian Carwana (also known as the ReligionsGeek), is passionate about advancing religious
Season 1, Episode 14 | Guests: Ana Maria Desmaison Cornejo and Linda Espinosa Valencia
In today's conversation with Ana Maria Desmaison Cornejo and Linda Espinosa Valencia, we are offered some amazing recommendations and expertise on the reality of working towards a better future. As the co-founders of Ventura Collective and individuals who have dedicated themselves to creating systemic change, our guests are uniquely positioned within the Canadian professional landscape to tal
Season 1, Episode 13 | Guest: Albert Wong
When recruiters from the Canadian Armed Forces looked at scrawny, 18-year-old Chinese-Canadian, Albert Wong, they voted that he would be the first person to fail basic training. He ended up serving for 39 years, and today he is a Citizenship Judge in the Greater Toronto Area. During this episode, Albert talks about the discrimination that he faced during his career as a result of his heritage and
Season 1, Episode 12 | Guest: Yin Brown - Intersections of disability and mental health
Yin Brown is a first generation immigrant of Chinese descent, and the Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) at the Abilities Centre in Ontario. She also happens to be blind. Her passion is employment for people with disabilities, and she has led many advocacy groups to fight for the cause. Join us today as she reveals the work that the Abilities Centre does to facilit
Season 1, Episode 11 | Guest: Laura Arndt - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to help us learn and reflect on what we need to know and do. The Indigenous residential school system was designed to isolate Indigenous children from their culture, religion, and identity to assimilate them into the dominant colonial culture. The impacts of this repressive system are still felt today and injustices of the past have s
Season 1, Episode 10 | Guest: Erin Goodpipe
Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in the world right now, but knowing how to make a difference can be tricky. Joining us in conversation today is Erin Goodpipe, a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and researcher from the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation. She shares her story of being the first in her family to graduate from high school, learning that education far extends beyond what we lear
Season 1, Episode 9 | Guest: Naheed Nenshi
As we celebrate Canada Day, we look at how we can take pride in our country but also be more proactive in making it a more equitable and inclusive society. Joining us for this conversation is the former mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi. Naheed is a passionate Calvarian, an accomplished business professional, and a community leader with a solid track record of getting things done. While he served as
Saison 1, Épisode 8 | Invité.e : Moe Hamandi
Spécialiste réputé.e en équité, diversité et inclusion, Moe Hamandi est une personne libano-canadien.ne parfaitement imparfaite. Entre ses implications communautaires, artistiques et corporatives, l’artiste scientifique a réussi a accompagné plusieurs leaders dans leur chemin vers l’inclusion. Dans cet épisode, Moe rejoint Anne-Marie pour parler de sa vie au Liban, de son expérience d'immigra
Season 1, Episode 7 | Guests: Bhavna Duggal, Elizabeth Lim, Andi Shi - Anti-Asian racism
Today’s episode is a special fireside chat with three very interesting Asian Leaders from across Canada, who will be sharing with us their insights and unique perspectives on what we do in our communities and workplaces to address anti-Asian racism. Anti-Asian racism, over the past two years, continues to trend upwards in Canada according to research. To talk more about it and better understand th
Season 1, Episode 6 | Guests: Mark Harrison, Tyjondah Kerr
Important conversations about diversity and inclusion need to be coupled with effective action, and real change. Figuring out the best steps for this is not always easy, and today we shed some light on the intricacies of the topic, and hopefully offer some practical solutions to these challenging questions. Joining for a CCDI Fireside chat are Tyjondah Kerr and Mark Harrison, who are both doing am
Season 1, Episode 5 | Guest: Ellen Melis
Truly diverse and inclusive organizations are places where employees from many different backgrounds come together and feel that they belong. This in turn creates an environment where complex problems can be solved by teams that bring a rich set of perspectives to the table. Today’s special guest is Ellen Melis, President and Head Coach of Unlimited Potential, and she joins us to talk about how or
Season 1, Episode 4 | Guest: Nathan Hall
Canada calls itself multicultural, but today’s guest challenges this assertion. The lack of education and public discourse around African Canadian heritage caused Nathan Hall to feel a diminished sense of belonging from a young age. As his life went on he began to realize more and more how people of color are excluded and discriminated against in a multitude of different situations. Uncomfortable
Season 1, Episode 3 | Guest: Kiersten Mohr
Kiersten Mohr is an openly transgender woman and invests her time away from work giving back to her community. She was inspired and emboldened by the positive experience of her gender transition in 2017 and is now passionate to use her visibility and voice to help promote positive public awareness as well as understanding and inclusion of transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Season 1, Episode 2 | Guest: Amanda Kennedy
Join Anne-Marie Pham as she talks with Amanda Kennedy, an innovative Indigenous leader, anti-racist educator, consultant, strategic community planner, program developer, and facilitator/trainer.
Season 1, Episode 1 | Guest: Tim Fox - Anti-Indigenous racism
Anne-Marie Pham, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, speaks with Indigenous leader, Tim Fox, who shares his incredible story and insights for addressing anti-Indigenous racism at the systems level.
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