Bryan Montpetit – CEO, Reviver Global

Michael J. Frank - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Gildre

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298491/fan_mail/new] What separates successful founders from those who struggle alone? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Michael J. Frank, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gildre, a global community of founders, operators, investors, and executives spanning more than 20 countries. Michael explains why community has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in entrepreneurship. From mentorship and feedback to accountability and mental support, he shares why building a company is too difficult to do in isolation and how surrounding yourself with the right people can help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. If you're building a business, considering a startup, or looking to level up your network, this conversation is a reminder that your greatest advantage may not be what you know, but who you're learning from.

James McPartland - Executive Coach, Author & Keynote Speaker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298491/fan_mail/new] What is the biggest leadership blind spot costing organizations time, money, and momentum? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with executive coach, author, and keynote speaker James "Mac" McPartland to discuss a challenge that affects nearly every leader: the assumption that communication has actually occurred. Mac explains why acknowledgement is not the same as understanding, how miscommunication creates repeated meetings and missed deadlines, and why leaders must take greater responsibility for ensuring their message is truly understood. If you've ever wondered why projects stall despite constant communication, this episode offers a simple but powerful leadership lesson.

Cory Turner – President, Spicers Canada

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298491/fan_mail/new] For more than 100 years, Spicers Canada has been known as a paper company. But under Cory Turner’s leadership, the organization has transformed into a national distribution leader serving customers across paper, packaging, and graphic solutions. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Cory shares the thinking behind that evolution, how changing the company's identity unlocked new growth opportunities, and why strategic acquisitions played a critical role in expanding Spicers' capabilities. He also explains how balancing investment across multiple business segments has helped position Spicers to achieve its vision of becoming relevant to every Canadian business. A short but insightful look at leadership, transformation, and staying ahead of changing markets.

Jason A. Williams - Innovation Strategist, Ecosystem Builder & Market Intelligence Consultant, SPYCOMPS / The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298491/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Jason A. Williams to unpack his 6-Dot Framework for innovation. Jason explains why companies often underestimate two of the most important pieces of innovation: company alignment and culture. He shares how organizations can better connect insights, people, departments, and capabilities to turn ideas into smarter product decisions, faster launches, and sustainable growth.

Arup Roy-Burman, MD – Chief Strategy & Medical Officer, Elemeno Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298491/fan_mail/new] Everyone is talking about AI in healthcare. But almost no one is ready for it. On this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Arup Roy-Burman breaks down the real bottleneck holding AI back - not technology, but data. From fragmented workflows to critical knowledge buried in binders, posters, and PDFs, Arup explains why most healthcare systems are feeding AI the wrong inputs… and what needs to change before AI can truly deliver impact. A sharp, practical take on where healthcare is headed — and what leaders are still missing.