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Clarity Generates Confidence

by GCP Industrial Products

Join host Gary Mottershead on the CGC Podcast for thoughtful conversations with leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are navigating change with clarity and confidence. This season explores the theme of resilience — through personal stories, lived experiences, and examples of how others have adapted, persevered, and grown through challenges. Each episode offers fresh perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful conversations about building strength in business, leadership, and life.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 169: Choosing What Deserves Your Energy

    Some of life’s most important lessons appear when the pace suddenly changes. In this episode, entrepreneur and lawyer Martine Boucher shares how a serious health challenge reshaped the way she approaches work, relationships, and the energy she gives to each part of her life. Martine also…

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  2. Episode 168: The Questions That Change Everything

    The strongest leaders are not always the loudest voices in the room. They are the ones who create space for others to contribute. In this episode, Gary Mottershead speaks with Ross Pallvara, CEO and founder of The Unthinkable Group, about leadership, company culture and the value of surrounding...

  3. Episode 167: Leading with Trust, Integrity and Growth

    Trust is easy to talk about—until a difficult decision, a sophisticated scam, or an unexpected crisis puts it to the test. In this episode, Gary speaks with Angela Dennis, President of the Better Business Bureau serving Central Ontario, about her 30-year career helping businesses and consumers...

  4. Episode 166: The Value of Staying in the Game

    Success rarely follows a straight line. Entrepreneur, investor and author Blake Doyle shares how failures, pivots and decades of experience shaped his career—and taught him when to persevere, when to change direction and how to trust his instincts. Gary and Blake also discuss workforce planning,...

  5. Episode 165: Beyond the Stigma- Reimagining Manufactured Housing

    What if one of real estate’s most overlooked sectors held the key to affordable housing, lasting communities, and resilient investment? Gary speaks with Frank Rizzo, co-founder of Stone Capital Investors, about transforming manufactured housing communities into safe, professionally managed places...

  6. Episode 164: The Truth About Resilience

    Resilience is often described as bouncing back, but real resilience is usually messier, slower, and much more human than that. Gary speaks with Laura Gatien, Founder and CEO of Laura Gatien & Associates Counselling Services Inc., about what it means to keep going through hard seasons, why healing...

  7. Episode 166: The Resilience Advantage

    Failure can be one of the most valuable teachers in an entrepreneur’s career. Gary speaks with entrepreneur, investor, author, and recruitment strategist Blake Doyle about resilience, reinvention, and learning when to persist, pivot, or move on. Blake shares lessons from building businesses…

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  8. Episode 163: Rooted in Resilience - Trusting Who You Are Through Change

    Season 9 begins with a meaningful conversation on resilience as Gary Mottershead welcomes long time friend and Unique Ability expert Julia Waller, founder of Unique Rabbit Coaching. Together, Gary and Julia explore resilience from several angles: Julia’s own leap into a new chapter after 28 years...

  9. Episode 162: Solving the Estate Planning Puzzle

    Death and taxes may be unavoidable, but the confusion, conflict, and complexity they leave behind do not have to be. In this episode, Gary sits down with Joe Donahue, Attorney at Law with Donohue, O’Connell & Riley PLLC, to unpack the often-overlooked world of wills, trusts, taxes, and legacy...

  10. Episode 161: The Secret Inner Battle of Confident Leaders

    Even the most confident leaders can carry quiet battles beneath the surface. Gary Mottershead sits down with Phil Randazzo, founder of American Dream U, for an honest conversation about the hidden struggles many leaders, entrepreneurs, and veterans face. They explore fear of failure, comparison,...

  11. Episode 160: Leading Without Panic

    A nighttime raid in Iraq, a shaken business plan, and the loneliness of entrepreneurship all reveal the same lesson: leadership is tested long before things go wrong. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary speaks with entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author Cal Riley about how...

  12. Episode 159: The First Spark of Purpose

    Purpose doesn’t always arrive with a plan, sometimes it shows up early and quietly shapes everything that follows. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Leslie Fall traces her journey from a formative childhood experience caring for her grandmother to leading Aquifer, a platform that…

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  13. Episode 158: Building What Comes Next

    Vision, innovation, and sustainability come together in Gary Mottershead's conversation with Adrian Conrad, CEO of the Cora Group. From the inspiration behind evolv1, Canada’s first zero carbon design certified building, to the changing role of office space in a hybrid world, Adrian offers a...

  14. Episode 157: Marriage Is a Multiplier | The Relationship Advantage

    Kelly Clements, business coach, speaker, and author, joins Clarity Generates Confidence to discuss why she believes marriage is a multiplier for entrepreneurial success. Drawing from her own experiences and work with entrepreneurs, Kelly shares how the health of a relationship impacts personal...

  15. Episode 156: Why Great Salespeople Don’t Try to Sell

    What if the best salesperson isn’t the hero of the story? In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary speaks with Adrian Davis, founder of Whetstone Inc. and author of Heroes, Villains, and the Thrill of Professional Selling. Adrian shares how his unconventional path into sales shaped…

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  16. Episode 155: Leading Through Change, From Real Estate to Regiment

    In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, transformation takes center stage - from entrepreneurship to commercial real estate, and from the boardroom to the parade square. Host Gary sits down with Jane Klugman, Broker and Senior Vice President at Avison Young and Honorary Colonel of the...

  17. Episode 154: Building Futures - How Youth Champions Is Transforming LA Youth

    This powerful conversation features Gary welcoming real estate veteran Jack Cline Jr., whose four-decade career in Southern California commercial real estate has given him financial freedom — but more importantly, a deep sense of purpose. Jack shares how that journey led him and his wife to...

  18. Episode 153: Why Most People Are Using AI the Wrong Way

    What if confidence was not something you built over time but something you could generate instantly by gaining clarity In our latest episode Gary is joined by Tom Lambotte founder of AI Simplifier and GlobalMac IT an obsessive simplifier who helps entrepreneurs and teams use AI without overwhelm…

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  19. Episode 152: Listening, Leading, and Growing Through Change

    Calm leadership is rarely built in calm times. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary sits down with Ajay Ruia, President of the Drew Brady Company Inc. Together they explore what it means to lead through uncertainty, drawing on Ajay’s global experience across India, the UK…

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  20. Epiosde 151: The Moment You Stop Waiting for Permission

    What happens when a high performing medical professional listens to the quiet voice that says there is more. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence Gary sits down with Jessica Christy a NCCPA board certified Physician Assistant and the founder of Beauty Culture Medspa and Cultured…

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  21. Episode 150: Why Smart Teams Still Struggle and What Kolbe Reveals

    What if the friction on your team is not a people problem, but a mismatch in how people naturally take action. Gary welcomes David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, for a conversation about the Kolbe Index and why understanding instinctive strengths can unlock better leadership, smarter collaboration…

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  22. Epiosde 149: The Practical Power of Honest Leadership

    Certainty is a mirage, but confidence can be built. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary sits down with Fallon Veit, founder and CEO of EES, a global production agency she built from the ground up without outside investment. Together, they explore how leaders are navigating...

  23. Epsiode 148: The Freedom of Knowing Yourself - ADHD, Growth & Impact

    In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Gary interviews entrepreneur and energy-to-impact innovator Molly Thompson. Known for her leadership among purpose-driven women and her work at Elevated Energy, Molly shares the transformative journey that began with an unexpected ADHD diagnosis…

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  24. Episode 147: Rooted in Resilience - Leading the Next Generation of Agriculture

    Beneath the endless prairie sky, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, a new kind of leader is redefining what it means to grow. Cassandra Morari, COO of Rack Petroleum, isn’t just cultivating crops; she’s cultivating confidence in the future of farming. In this episode of Clarity...

  25. Epiosde 146: Unapologetically You - Finding Freedom Through Change

    When life forces a reset, what happens if you finally slow down long enough to listen? In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, host Gary Mottershead kicks off Season 8 with Carolyn Nolan, Private Wealth Advisor, CEO and Visionary of TNG Private Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice…

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  26. Episode 145: Season 8 Kickoff - Transforming Uncertainty into Confidence

    Welcome to a brand-new season of Clarity Generates Confidence! In this energizing kickoff to Season 8: Transforming Uncertainty and Confidence, Gary sits down with Christine Waters, Head of HR and Administration at GCP, to explore how leaders can turn today’s turbulence into tomorrow’s...

  27. The Five Pillars of Health [Rebroadcast Episode #49]

    As we prepare to launch Season 8 of Clarity Generates Confidence, we’re revisiting one of our most listened-to episodes from Season 3 featuring Dr. Robin Walsh, BASc, ND — naturopathic doctor, nutritionist, and founder of Vibrant Living. Dr. Robin has spent more than a decade inspiring people to...

  28. Episode 144: Finding Joy and Imagination in a World of Uncertainty

    They say firefighters never run into a burning building - they walk. Why? Because panic clouds judgment. In this season finale of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary sits down with longtime friend and returning guest Tracy Quinton, founder of The Quinton Group. Known for cutting through emotional...

  29. Episode 143: Leading with Courage in Times of Change

    In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, how do entrepreneurs stay confident, nimble, and ready for what’s next? In our latest episode, Gary sits down with longtime friend and professional EOS Implementer Brett Thompson to explore exactly that. With experience in the corporate world,...

  30. Episode 142: Throwing Stones into the Unknown- Finding Your Path in Uncertain Times

    What does it feel like to leave a secure career and leap into the unknown? For Kimberly Clark, it’s like “stepping off a cliff into the clouds” or “throwing stones into the unknown” to find the path forward. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary catches up with the former VP of...

  31. Episode 141: Behind the Studio Door

    What happens when a lifelong musician helps a entrepreneur find his voice? Magic, comfort, and a meaningful audiobook. In this episode, Gary sits down with Fred Smith, the legendary founder of Fred Smith Studios in Kitchener, Ontario, who has spent over 55 years immersed in music, sound, and...

  32. Episode 140: Transition, Trust, and the Power of Mindset

    Some conversations don’t follow an agenda, they reveal one. In this candid and far-reaching episode, Gary welcomes longtime friend and executive coach Jim Dryburgh, who shares his journey through personal loss and professional reinvention. Describing himself as “a man in transition,” Jim offers…

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  33. Episode 139: Automate the Ordinary, Unlock the Extraordinary

    Evan Ryan has been to over 30 countries since 2022, but it’s his journey with AI that might impress you even more. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary Mottershead chats with the founder of TeamMate AI about using technology to ditch the boring stuff and make room for the work…

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  34. Episode 138: Expectations, Meaning, and the Happiness Equation

    How far would you go to align your life with your purpose? This week on Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary sits down with Alex Gertsburg—veteran, entrepreneur, managing partner of Gertsburg Licata, and founder of Exit Path Partners and CoverMySix®—to explore how redefining success led him to a…

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  35. Episode 137: The Power of Relationships in a Changing World

    What happens when two decades of partnership, trust, and transformation converge in one conversation? In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, host Gary Mottershead welcomes Nathan Pike, Vice President and General Manager of GCP North America, to reflect on 20 years of collaboration and…

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  36. Episode 136: Navigating Supply Chain Uncertainty

    In this timely and eye-opening episode, Gary welcomes long-time friend and seasoned supply chain expert Russ Bawks, recently retired from Infor Nexus, to break down the chaotic and rapidly evolving global trade landscape. With over 30 years of experience across retail, logistics, and software…

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  37. Episode 135: Serve Others. Live Without Fear

    Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Lance LoRusso—attorney, former law enforcement officer, and founder of the Blue Line Lawyer Institute. Lance shares his journey from the streets to the courtroom, shedding light on the physical, emotional, and legal battles faced by first responders....

  38. Episode 134: Tariffs, Pricing & the New Reality

    In this special episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, Gary sits down with returning guest Casey Brown, Founder of Boost Pricing, for a timely conversation on navigating today’s turbulent business environment. As tariffs and uncertainty shake global supply chains, Casey shares practical…

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  39. Episode 133: Making Sales a Strategic Advantage

    In this insightful episode, Gary welcomes back Mark Cox, founder of In The Funnel - Sales Coaching, to explore the evolving role of B2B sales in today’s uncertain business landscape. Drawing on decades of experience and his recently published book Learn to Love Selling, Mark shares how the best...

  40. Episode 132: Be Real, Be Seen - Marketing That Connects

    Ever wonder how you turn a technical B2B company into a brand that actually feels something? In our latest episode, Gary sits down with Mary Fearon, Founder & CEO of OnPrpose, part strategist, part storyteller, and full-time champion of meaningful marketing. They chat about the newly launched GCP...

  41. Episode 131: Leading with Purpose, Mentorship, and Spiritual Intelligence

    What if leadership wasn’t just about strategy and success, but also about spiritual and emotional intelligence? In our latest episode, we welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, to explore the deeper dimensions of...

  42. Episode 130: Driving Growth and Culture in an Uncertain World

    What makes a company thrive in uncertainty? In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, we sit down with Marty Daley, CEO of Marco Rubber & Plastics, a leader in technical rubber products. With a background in industrial distribution and a passion for people, Marty shares how he’s scaled the...

  43. Episode 129: Think Bigger, Collaborate Smarter

    What if the key to business growth isn’t just working harder—but collaborating smarter? In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, we welcome Chad Jenkins, a growth alchemist, best-selling author, and founder of CoLab under SeedSpark, for an insightful conversation on the power of...

  44. Episode 128: Giving with Purpose

    In our latest episode, we welcome Jay Whitelaw, Founder of Givesome, an organization that helps companies maximize the impact of their charitable contributions. Jay shares his journey from the nonprofit sector to building a platform that connects corporate giving with employee engagement and...

  45. Episode 127: Finding Strength in Connection

    Have you ever considered stepping back to move forward? In this episode, Joe Polish – Founder of Genius Network and Piranha Marketing, and Co-founder of 10XTalk and I Love Marketing – shares how his one-year sabbatical during the pandemic helped him reconnect with himself and transform his...

  46. Episode 126: Family Business Leadership - Proven Strategies for Success

    What if your family business was more than a legacy but a strategic investment for the future? Join Chuck Keeley, President of CGR Products, as he shares his journey in family business succession planning. From encouraging his sons to gain external experience to exploring options like external...

  47. A Journey To Discover Your Unique Ability® [Rebroadcast #Episode 93]

    In this enlightening episode of Clarity Generates Confidence, we sit down with Julia Waller, a renowned Unique Ability Coach & Specialist at Strategic Coach. Julia explores the captivating concept of Unique Ability, revealing how to identify and harness this potent personal trait. Join us as…

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  48. Episode 125: Driving Sales Success Through Relationships and Resilience

    Join Chris Jones, Corporate Sales Manager at General Rubber and Plastics, as he shares his inspiring journey from sweeping warehouse floors to leading corporate sales. Over three decades, Chris has navigated challenges like corporate restructuring and ownership changes while building a career...

  49. Episode 124: The Future of Marketing: AI and Digital Innovation

    Explore the transformative world of B2B industrial marketing with Craig Mottershead, Vice President of Marketing at GCP Industrial Products. Craig delves into the industry's evolution, sharing insights on data-driven strategies, digital transformation, and the growing influence of social media,...

  50. Episode 123: Developing a Brand Grounded in What Matters

    Join us for a compelling conversation with Krista Clive-Smith—CEO, personal branding expert, and author of Get Noticed. Be Remembered. Krista shares her journey from professional organizer to branding authority, revealing how authenticity sets brands apart in an AI-driven world. Discover why...

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Join host Gary Mottershead on the CGC Podcast for thoughtful conversations with leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are navigating change with clarity and confidence. This season explores the theme of resilience — through personal stories, lived experiences, and examples of how others have adapted, persevered, and grown through challenges. Each episode offers fresh perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful conversations about building strength in business, leadership, and life.

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