Wired for Change

Quantum computing has the potential to break the encryption that underpins today’s digital world—and the timeline may be closer than expected.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with James Nguyen, CEO of Quantropi, to explore what that means in practical terms—from battlefield communications to banking systems.Together, they unpack the real-world implications of quantum risk, including the concept of “harvest now, decrypt later,” the rise of deepfakes, and the broader challenge of maintaining trust in digital systems. It’s a grounded, accessible conversation designed to help leaders cut through the noise and start thinking about what action looks like today.🎧 Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Why quantum risk feels distant01:00 – Battlefield communications and real-world use06:00 – Securing transatlantic communications08:30 – Quantum timelines and “Y2Q”11:00 – The “harvest now, decrypt later” risk13:30 – Deepfakes and trust in digital content17:00 – Where organizations stand today20:00 – Why no one wants to move first27:00 – Legacy systems and infrastructure risk31:00 – Ecosystem risk and global dependencies34:00 – Misconceptions about quantum37:00 – What leading organizations are doing differently39:00 – Build vs. retrofit: where to start42:00 – Practical guardrails for leaders50:00 – Culture, accountability, and leadership01:02:00 – Final takeaway

Signal vs Noise: Communicating in a World of AI-Generated ContentWe’re living in a moment where it’s not just technology that’s changing—it’s how information itself is created, shared, and understood.As AI accelerates the scale and speed of content, a deeper question is emerging:How do we decide what to trust?In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee speaks with Hannah Yakobi, Vice President of Communications at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, about how the information landscape is evolving—and what that means for communications, leadership, and public trust.They explore:Why trust is becoming more fragile in a high-volume information environmentThe trade-off between speed and credibilityHow AI-generated content is reshaping communications and storytellingThe importance of human judgment, oversight, and accountabilityWhat responsible use of AI looks like in practiceFrom journalism to organizational communications, this conversation looks at what it takes to navigate a world where content is abundant—but trust is not.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: A New Information Landscape01:00 – AI Adoption and the Acceleration of Change03:00 – Trust Is Changing—but Still Central06:00 – Journalism, Credibility, and Organizational Trust10:00 – AI-Generated Content: What’s Real?14:00 – Competing for Attention in a High-Volume World18:00 – How Media Has Evolved (and What’s Different Now)22:00 – Misinformation, Reputation, and Accountability26:00 – Speed vs Credibility: A Core Trade-off30:00 – Responsible Use of AI in Communications35:00 – Human Judgment in an AI-Driven World42:00 – AI in Practice: Crisis Communication Example49:00 – Teaching the Next Generation to Navigate Information55:00 – Final Reflections: Trust, Responsibility, and What’s Next

What happens when the real risk to your organization isn’t that data gets stolen… but that it gets quietly changed?In this onsite episode from AtlSecCon 2026 (Atlantic Security Conference) in Halifax, Amy Yee sits down with Wendy Nather, Senior Director of Research at 1Password, former CISO, and a long-time cybersecurity leader with experience spanning financial services, government, and industry research.Following her keynote on Dangerous Data, Wendy shares emerging patterns that challenge how we think about cybersecurity in the age of AI — including the growing importance of data integrity, the risks of AI-generated meaning, and why our instinct to treat AI like it’s human can lead us in the wrong direction.As organizations move quickly to adopt AI, this conversation explores what’s actually changing, what isn’t, and why the fundamentals — from identity to access to understanding what you have — still matter more than ever.It’s a thoughtful look at how trust is evolving, and what leaders need to pay attention to as the line between data and meaning continues to blur.🎧 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & AtlSecCon context01:00 Dangerous Data — keynote overview02:00 What’s changing (and not) with AI03:20 Toxic anthropomorphism explained05:00 Why we instinctively trust AI06:30 When AI gets it wrong (and why)08:00 Integrity attacks vs traditional cyber threats09:30 The challenge of proving a negative (breaches & claims)11:00 Trusting data inside organizations12:30 The cognitive load of AI14:00 Weaponization of semantics15:30 What actually works in cybersecurity?17:00 AI adoption — where to be cautious18:30 Mindsets for navigating uncertainty19:45 Closing reflections

What does it actually take to build in Canada’s evolving defence landscape?In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Chris Bartlett, President of CCX Technologies, for a grounded conversation on what it looks like to operate and grow inside one of the most complex and high-stakes environments — where aviation, cybersecurity, and national defence intersect.From the realities of defence procurement for Canadian small and mid-sized companies, to the shift toward sovereign capability and ecosystem-based delivery models, Chris shares an insider perspective on what’s changing — and where opportunity is emerging.The conversation also explores how modern aircraft have evolved into highly digital, interconnected systems, and what that means for risk, resilience, and security. Along the way, we unpack common misconceptions about cybersecurity in aviation, and where the real vulnerabilities tend to exist.This episode is less about theory — and more about what it actually takes to build, adapt, and deliver inside complex systems that can’t afford to fail.In this episode:Building inside Canada’s defence ecosystem as an SMEThe realities of defence procurement — and where gaps still existCanada’s evolving Defence Industrial Strategy and sovereign capabilityWhy partnerships and ecosystem models are becoming essentialThe evolution of aircraft into “flying computers”Cyber risk in aviation: separating Hollywood from realityThe role of supply chain and maintenance environments in securityDesigning systems for resilience in mission-critical environmentsAbout the Guest:Chris Bartlett is the President of CCX Technologies, a Canadian company working at the intersection of avionics, cybersecurity, and defence. With deep expertise in aircraft systems and secure communications, CCX supports mission-critical environments where reliability, resilience, and trust are non-negotiable.Chapters00:00 – Intro: Building in complex systems02:00 – Chris Bartlett’s journey into aerospace and defence05:30 – What CCX Technologies does and where it fits09:00 – Canada’s changing defence landscape13:30 – Sovereign capability and opportunity for SMEs18:00 – Procurement realities vs intent22:00 – Innovation and partnerships in defence26:00 – From aircraft to “flying computers”30:00 – Cyber risk: Hollywood vs reality34:00 – Safety, regulation, and speed of technology37:00 – Designing resilient systems40:00 – Lessons for other industries and closing reflections

What if the real work of leadership doesn’t happen in the meeting room?In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee is joined by Sergio Marchi — former Canadian Minister of International Trade and Ambassador to the World Trade Organization — for a conversation about how trust is actually built in complex systems.Drawing on his experience in global diplomacy, trade missions, and international negotiation, Sergio shares how relationships, proximity, and informal interaction often shape outcomes in ways formal structures cannot.From Team Canada trade missions to behind-the-scenes dynamics in Geneva — and even recurring soccer games with fellow diplomats — this episode explores how meaningful progress is often driven outside of official settings.But this isn’t just a conversation about diplomacy.It’s about leadership.Across sectors — from boardrooms and public service to startups and global institutions — the ability to convene, listen, and build trust may be one of the most important (and overlooked) leadership capabilities today.In this episode, we explore:Why informal interactions often shape outcomes more than formal meetingsHow trust is built — and why it’s easily lost — in high-stakes environmentsThe hidden dynamics behind global trade and diplomacyWhat leaders need to understand about timing, convening, and influenceWhen bringing people together creates value — and when it creates riskWhy listening may be the most underrated leadership skillIf you’re leading in complexity — across teams, organizations, or systems — this conversation offers a powerful lens on how change actually begins.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Sergio Marchi Returns02:00 Inspiring the Next Generation in Public Life04:00 The Case for Team Canada Trade Missions09:00 A Chance Meeting That Became a Strategic Relationship12:00 What Trade Missions Signal to the World16:00 Trust as the Foundation of Diplomacy19:00 Informal Connection as a Catalyst for Trust23:00 Inclusion, Exclusivity, and Effective Groups27:00 How Informal Conversations Drive Outcomes31:00 Leadership, Volunteers, and Investing in People37:00 Inside the WTO: Formal vs Informal Power43:00 Reading the Room: Timing and Tension49:00 Why Convening Matters More Than Ever52:00 What Makes a Gathering Effective55:00 When Not to Convene57:00 Relationships vs Institutions01:00:00 The Power of Listening

In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Kelly Bradshaw, a retired RCMP officer whose nearly three-decade career spans front-line policing, public-order deployments, UN peacekeeping missions, and investigations into financial and cybercrime.Kelly reflects on what it takes to build and sustain a career in public safety — from responding alone to calls early in her career, to operating in high-pressure public-order environments, to leading Canadian police officers deployed to Mali with the United Nations.Along the way, she shares leadership lessons from the field, insights into the human side of policing, and perspectives on how technology and cyber-enabled crime are reshaping the future of law enforcement.This conversation explores the resilience required for a career in public service, the importance of trust and communication in difficult situations, and the evolving challenges facing modern policing.In this episode, we discuss:• What it’s really like starting a career in the RCMP• Lessons from public-order policing and crisis environments• Leading Canadian police officers on a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali• Building trust with communities and vulnerable populations• Women in leadership roles in policing and security• The evolution of financial crime and cybercrime investigations• How technology and data are shaping the future of public safetyChapters00:00 – Introduction01:12 – What Drew Kelly to the RCMP04:40 – Early Surprises in Policing06:05 – The First Traffic Stop08:45 – Establishing Credibility10:50 – Misconceptions About Police Work13:15 – Emotional Impact and Compartmentalization16:05 – Authenticity and Leadership20:20 – Entering Public-Order Policing23:20 – Riot Control Training and Gas Masks25:35 – The Summit of the Americas27:10 – Team Culture in High-Pressure Situations29:40 – Leadership in Crisis31:25 – Transition to International Work34:05 – Leading the Canadian Police Contingent in Mali37:50 – Multinational Peacekeeping41:25 – Gender Dynamics in Security Roles43:05 – A Story from the Front Lines45:10 – Improving Public Safety Systems47:35 – Technology, Data, and Partnerships50:25 – Financial Crime and Following the Money54:20 – The Expanding World of Cybercrime57:40 – Avoiding Fraud and Scams59:30 – Situational Awareness and Instincts1:02:05 – Women in Defence and Security1:05:20 – Advice for Women Entering Public Safety1:08:05 – Leadership Lessons1:10:20 – Closing Reflections

What does transformation look like inside one of the largest technology ecosystems in the world?For decades, Cisco has operated one of the most influential partner ecosystems in technology — a global network of resellers, integrators, and service providers that helped scale networking infrastructure across industries and geographies.But over time, even successful systems accumulate complexity.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee speaks with Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, Senior Vice President of the Cisco Partner Program, about what it takes to reinvent a decades-old ecosystem while preserving the trust and relationships that made it successful in the first place.Elisabeth shares how Cisco approached the redesign of its partner program — from defining a transformation “North Star” to co-designing new structures with partners and managing the human realities of large-scale change.The conversation explores the shift from product transactions to lifecycle value, the role of managed services and customer outcomes, and the leadership mindset required to guide transformation across complex systems.Whether you lead a technology ecosystem, a digital transformation initiative, or a large organization navigating change, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at transformation at global scale.In this episode we discuss:Why mature ecosystems eventually require redesign rather than optimizationHow Cisco defined the “North Star” for partner ecosystem transformationThe role of co-design and feedback in large-scale change initiativesManaging resistance and identity shifts during transformationLessons for leaders navigating complexity in large organizationsChapters00:00 Introduction – Transformation at ecosystem scale01:05 Cisco’s global partner ecosystem03:00 Why the partner program needed to change05:00 Optimization vs redesign in mature systems06:30 Designing the transformation “North Star”09:00 Building the transformation team12:00 Sustaining momentum during long transformations15:30 Leading change as a transformation leader17:30 The three major shifts behind Cisco 36020:00 Co-designing the partner ecosystem with partners22:30 Releasing early versions and gathering feedback25:00 Measuring partner sentiment during transformation27:30 The human side of change and resistance30:00 Identity, roles, and fear in transformation32:00 Leading change when not everyone agrees34:00 Designing for agility and future evolution37:00 Maintaining internal alignment at scale40:00 Marking milestones and sustaining momentum42:30 Launching the new partner program43:30 Closing reflections on transformation leadership

Modern organizations are more complex than ever.Hybrid environments. Multi-cloud expansion. Legacy systems. Third-party dependencies. AI-accelerated threats.And yet — executive dashboards and board-ready reports can suggest everything is under control.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Nicole Severin of Tanium to explore the growing gap between perceived visibility and operational reality in cybersecurity.This isn’t about tools being wrong.It’s about how fragmented ownership, point-in-time reporting, and siloed teams can create confidence that doesn’t always reflect the full picture.Together, they discuss:The visibility gap in modern cyber environmentsWhy unknown and unmanaged assets create disproportionate riskThe “ping-pong effect” between security and ITThe cost of doing nothingHow AI is accelerating both attackers and defendersWhy transparency is becoming a leadership strengthWhat aligned, real-time operations actually look likeAt its core, this conversation is about leadership maturity.Cyber resilience isn’t just about detection and response.It’s about shared truth.It’s about making it safe to surface blind spots.It’s about replacing noise with clarity.Because you can’t protect what you can't see.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: The Pressure to Project Control01:10 – Complexity in Modern Cyber Environments03:20 – The Visibility Gap and Unknown Assets05:45 – Executive Reporting vs. Operational Reality08:10 – AI and the Acceleration of Risk11:10 – Breaking Silos: Cyber as a Team Sport13:40 – The “Ping-Pong” Effect Between Security and IT17:10 – The Cost of Doing Nothing20:30 – Transparency, Blind Spots, and Cultural Shift23:45 – Leadership Under Pressure26:30 – Replacing Noise with Truth29:45 – What Alignment Looks Like in Practice33:00 – From Scheduled to Continuous Operations36:30 – The Asset Count Exercise39:45 – Why Asset Visibility Is Harder Than It Sounds42:15 – Growing Into Cyber Leadership44:45 – Diversity, Empathy, and Better Outcomes48:00 – Continuous Learning and Mentorship51:30 – Building Psychological Safety in Teams55:00 – One Message for Leaders

In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Gary McQueen, NATO Section Head with Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command, to explore how Canada participates in multinational cyber defence exercises such as Locked Shields and Cyber Coalition.While many people picture military cooperation as ships at sea or aircraft flying in formation, today some of the most consequential coordination happens in the cyber domain — under intense time pressure and across more than 40 nations.These large-scale exercises simulate complex cyber incidents affecting air defence systems, power grids, hospital networks, and other critical infrastructure. But beyond the technical scenarios, they test something equally important: trust, interoperability, legal coordination, strategic decision-making, and alliance resilience.Together, Amy and Gary discuss:• What NATO cyber defence exercises actually look like in practice• How technical, legal, communications, and strategic teams work together• Why decision-making under pressure matters in cyber operations• How Canada builds capability through participation with allies• What “collective defence” means in a digitally interconnected worldAs cyber becomes a core domain of modern defence, preparation depends not only on technology — but on relationships, coordination, and shared learning across allied nations.Chapters00:00 – Introduction02:05 – Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command06:40 – Locked Shields & Cyber Coalition13:10 – Simulating Real-World Cyber Incidents19:40 – Decision-Making Under Pressure26:15 – Legal, Strategic & Communications Roles32:30 – Interoperability Across Nations39:00 – Canada’s Capability Development45:00 – The Future of Collective Defence

What does it really take to change behaviour — not just at the individual level, but across entire systems?In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Pauline Kabitsis to explore how behavioural science is being applied in global public health — and why its full potential is still largely untapped.From field work with the World Food Programme in Africa to youth-focused initiatives with UNICEF in El Salvador, Pauline shares practical examples of how behavioural insights can shift outcomes in complex environments.But this conversation goes further.We explore what’s changing (and not changing) in behavioural science, where it fits inside policy and systems design, and how leaders can move beyond awareness to execution. Along the way, we connect behavioural science to user experience, governance, and the realities of public sector transformation.If you care about public health, policy innovation, human-centred design, or building systems that actually work for people — this episode is for you.00:00 – Introduction: Why Behaviour Shapes Systems03:45 – What Is Behavioural Science (And What It Isn’t)09:10 – What’s Changing in the Field Today16:30 – Unlocking Behavioural Science in Public Health24:50 – Case Study: Work with the World Food Programme in Africa34:40 – Case Study: Supporting Youth with UNICEF in El Salvador45:20 – Systems, Policy & Human-Centred Design53:10 – Pauline’s Work Today & Where the Field Is Headed58:30 – Final Reflections: Designing for Real ChangeChapters

Canada has the potential to lead in medical AI—but leadership won’t be decided by technology alone.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Dr. Khaled El Emam to explore what it will really take to move medical AI from promise to practice. Drawing on real-world deployments in Canadian healthcare, they unpack why talent, data, and urgency—not hype—are now the deciding factors.This conversation covers:Where medical AI is already delivering real impactWhy deployment lags behind technical capabilityHow trust, transparency, and responsible data use enable scaleWhat Canada risks by moving too slowly—and what it gains by acting nowGrounded, pragmatic, and optimistic, this episode is about leadership, legitimacy, and why the window to act is open—but narrowing.Find out more about OMARI: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/research-and-innovation/ottawa-medical-ai-research-institute-overviewFind out more about Amy Yee:www.amyeyee.comChapters:00:00 – Why medical AI feels urgent right now02:05 – AI isn’t new, but the moment has changed04:50 – Where medical AI is already in use07:45 – System efficiency and clinician burden10:15 – Why healthcare innovation is hard to deploy12:30 – Competitiveness, dependency, and local models15:05 – Moving from analysis to action17:40 – Data access as opportunity and constraint20:10 – Canadian examples of AI in practice24:05 – AI scribes and clinician sustainability26:45 – Patient-facing tools and informed decisions29:40 – Risks of generic AI tools31:50 – What enables successful deployment34:30 – Who pays for medical AI?36:45 – Why stories and trust matter39:10 – Public legitimacy and social license42:00 – Talent as a competitive advantage45:15 – Multidisciplinary leadership and optimism48:50 – Entrepreneurship and real-world impact53:10 – IP, innovation, and staying ahead57:40 – Competing without the biggest budget01:01:50 – Compute, regulation, and urgency01:06:10 – Practical privacy and de-identification01:11:40 – Toward national standards01:15:30 – What’s driving optimism01:19:00 – Closing reflections

Watch this two-minute preview of Wired For Change podcast episode 38: When Tech Stopped Being "Safe".Host Amy Yee is joined by Cate Huston, author of The Engineering Leader, for a thoughtful conversation about how engineering leadership is changing — and what that means for careers, teams, and judgment in today’s tech landscape.

For a long time — especially in software engineering — there was an unspoken promise:if you were smart enough, fast enough, or technical enough, the rest would work itself out.That promise no longer feels reliable.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee is joined by Cate Huston, author of The Engineering Leader, to explore what’s changed — and what engineering leadership demands now.Cate brings lived experience from across the tech landscape, including working as a software engineer at Google, leading distributed teams at Automattic, and navigating trust, privacy, and accountability at DuckDuckGo.This conversation isn’t about all tech roles equally.Many parts of the tech ecosystem — hardware, infrastructure, safety-critical systems — have long operated under different constraints. What we examine here is a pattern that emerged most strongly in software engineering, particularly in Big Tech and high-growth environments.We talk about:Why technical excellence is no longer a safety netHow engineering identity shifts when “writing code” stops being the differentiatorAI as a multiplier of judgment — not a replacement for itLeadership as force multiplication rather than individual outputWhy careers are bigger than any one job or organizationThis isn’t a doom-and-gloom episode.It’s a reframing — about judgment, agency, and leadership when the old assumptions no longer hold.Chapters:00:00 – When tech stopped being “safe”03:10 – The broken career contract in software engineering07:20 – Identity: “I write code” vs “I build things that matter”11:45 – From pampered engineers to scrappy reality16:40 – Layoffs, uncertainty, and the end of the safety net21:30 – Careers vs jobs: letting go of “up and to the right”26:50 – AI as a multiplier (and when it backfires)33:40 – Judgment over answers in modern leadership39:30 – Scaling teams by scaling judgment45:20 – Leadership without authority or abundance52:10 – Self-management before managing others58:45 – Feedback, growth, and readiness for responsibility1:04:10 – Values, privacy, and real trade-offs in tech1:10:20 – Letting go of old career beliefs1:13:00 – Working with reality as it is

What does patriotism mean in a cyber context — and how should leaders balance mission, judgment, and profit in a rapidly changing world?In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee is joined by George Al-Koura — CISO, former Canadian Armed Forces Signals Intelligence Specialist, and co-host of Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks.This reflective conversation goes beyond tools and trends to explore cyber leadership as a values-driven practice. Amy and George discuss patriotism over profit, the real constraints leaders face, trust and intuition as decision-making skills, and how to navigate responsibility in an era shaped by AI, misinformation, and geopolitical tension.They also touch on ethical data use, entrepreneurship, and what it means to choose the path ahead — personally, professionally, and nationally.A thoughtful end-of-year episode for leaders in cybersecurity, technology, public service, and beyond.

Canada is navigating an evolving threat landscape where cyber risks, physical security, disinformation, geopolitics, and human behavior increasingly converge.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee is joined by Lina Dabit, former Unit Commander of the RCMP Cybercrime Investigative Team and former Field Unit Commander with the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program, for a wide-ranging conversation on trust, leadership, and resilience in a hybrid threat world.Drawing on decades of frontline and executive experience, Lina shares how security challenges have evolved — and why siloed approaches no longer work. Together, Amy and Lina explore what hybrid threats really mean in practice, how misinformation erodes trust, and why culture, instinct, and collaboration are as critical as technology.They discuss:How hybrid threats combine cyber, physical, information, and human risksWhy misinformation doesn’t need to be true to be effectiveLessons from global events and the road to FIFA 2026The importance of unified command and public-private collaborationWhy psychological safety and culture are essential to resilienceThe role communities can play in strengthening national readinessThis isn’t a checklist or a playbook. It’s a clear-eyed conversation about the pressures Canada faces — and how leaders, institutions, and communities can navigate them together.Subscribe to Wired for Change for thoughtful, independent Canadian conversations on technology, leadership, security, and the systems shaping our future.

What does it take for a small hospital to deliver big results? In this special Wired for Change episode, host Amy Yee sits down with the senior leadership team of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) — Frank Vassallo (CEO), Katie Hogue (VP Nursing & Clinical, and Chief Nursing Executive), and Brittany Rivard (CFO & VP Operations) — for a rare inside look at how a 40-bed community hospital is reshaping care in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing regions.Together, they explore how KDH blends compassionate patient care with innovative partnerships, strong culture, and system-level collaboration. From powerful patient stories to the realities of rural hospital funding, the team shares how they keep care close to home while navigating rising complexity and demand.This episode shines a light on the people, processes, and leadership practices that allow a small hospital to punch far above its weight — and offers insights for anyone working to strengthen community-based care.In this conversation:The realities and opportunities of rural healthcareHow culture, psychological safety, and frontline leadership drive performancePatient stories that reveal the heart of KDHPartnerships that expand access and capacityThe importance of “care closer to home” in a growing regionWhy systems thinking is essential for healthcare transformationA thoughtful, human-centred episode about leadership, resilience, and the future of community care.Find out more about Kemptville District Hospital: https://www.kdh.on.ca/Wired for Change: https://www.wired-for-change.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wired-for-change-podcast/Amy Yee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyyee/

Guest: Matt Davies — Former CTO, Shared Services Canada | Board Member | Senior Advisor, StrategyCorpTechnology has shifted the centre of gravity in the boardroom. Once focused primarily on risk and budgets, today's boards must understand AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud, and the culture shifts that accompany them.In this episode, Amy Yee and Matt Davies explore how boards can build fluency in emerging technologies, support leadership teams through uncertainty, and provide forward-looking stewardship rather than reactive oversight.Together, they unpack:How directors can move from oversight to foresightWhat AI, cyber, and data governance mean for modern governanceThe rising importance of culture, tone at the top, and talent readinessHow board composition and committee structures are evolvingPractical ways boards can accelerate learning (tabletops, outside expertise, briefings)Why continuous learning is now essential for every directorWhether you sit on a board, advise one, or aspire to join one, this episode offers clear insight into what leadership looks like in a fast-changing technological era.

Episode 33 — The Cavalry is Us: How Cyber Leaders are Rewriting the FutureRecorded live at BSides Ottawa 2025, this episode brings together leaders from across Canada’s cybersecurity, policy, and critical infrastructure communities to explore a message that resonated throughout the conference:The cavalry isn’t coming. The cavalry is us.Host Amy Yee speaks with keynote speakers, policy advocates, engineers, researchers, and organizers who are helping shape Canada’s digital resilience. Through candid conversations, they unpack:Why Canada struggles with cohesion in cyber defenceHow policy and legislation shape national readinessThe real fragility of critical infrastructureThe widening gap between retiring experts and new talentThe power of grassroots communities like BSidesWhy cyber practitioners must help inform public policyHow trust, mentorship, and collaboration strengthen resilienceWhether you work in cybersecurity, public policy, critical infrastructure, defence, or digital leadership, this episode offers grounded insight into what it takes to build a stronger and more resilient Canada.Featuring (In order of appearance):George Al-Koura, CD — CISO @ ruby | Principal Advisor @ Ceiba Law | Co-Host @ BKBT Podcast | Canadian CISO of the Year (2025)David Shipley — CEO & Field CISO, Beauceron SecurityJames Troutman — Co-Founder & Director, NNENIX IXP | Chief of Staff, SkytalksCheryl Biswas — Cybersecurity Analyst & Researcher | Speaker | MentorKatie Noble — Organizer, Hackers on the Hill (Washington, DC)Julien Richard — Canadian organizer, Policy Village & Hackers on the Hill

What does service design look like inside government?In this episode, Amy Yee talks with Shannah Segal, Experience Design Lead at the Ontario Digital Service, about the craft behind designing public services that work for people.Shannah shares honest, grounded insights from her work across government and the private sector — from the role of user research and contextual inquiry, to the realities of navigating policy, silos, and organizational culture. Together, they explore why traditional approaches often fall short, how design teams build trust inside complex systems, and what it takes to balance innovation with accountability.Topics include:• Why service design is uniquely suited to the public sector• The difference between policy consultations and true user research• Designing for diverse populations when “everyone is the user”• Lessons from the Verify App during the pandemic• The human and emotional context behind public services• Working with executives and overcoming silos• The risks of over-valuing deliverables (and why blueprints aren’t the whole answer)• Trauma-informed research and ethical design• The future of service design and the skills that matter mostWhether you work in government, UX, public-sector innovation, digital transformation, or policy, this episode offers a realistic and human perspective on the practice of public service design.https://www.wired-for-change.com

AI is changing the rules of adaptation.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with transformation strategist, serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and Flipwork founder Nikki Barua to explore what change management must become in the AI era.From AI FOMO and culture traps to identity shifts and continuous reinvention, they discuss how leaders can help their people thrive instead of fear the future.Highlights:Why change management needs to changeThe danger of unstructured AI experimentationHow to build AI-native mindsets and psychological safetyShifting from labor to leverage—empowering humans through AIRedefining success and scale in transformationA practical, human conversation for anyone shaping the future of work.To find out more about Nikki Barua and FlipWork please visit:Newsletter: https://www.nikkibarua.com/newsletters/reinvention-roadmap/subscribePersonal Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/Company Website: https://www.flipwork.ai/#FutureOfWork #Leadership #AI #ChangeManagement #DigitalTransformation

As artificial intelligence becomes part of how Canadians access mental health care, trust, safety, and inclusion have never mattered more.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee speaks with Maureen Abbott, Director of Innovation at the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Together, they explore how digital tools can expand access to care while protecting the dignity and privacy of every user.You’ll hear about:Canada’s new e-Mental Health Strategy and its six priorities for ethical innovationHow the MHCC is developing AI guidance to safeguard mental health and substance-use careThe risks of unregulated chatbots — and the tragic lessons shaping safer designCultural safety, lived experience, and app-assessment frameworks that build public trustWhy human oversight still matters in an age of machine empathyFrom Stepped Care 2.0 to late-night peer-support apps that save lives, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to design for trust — and to build a digital future Canadians can believe in.🎙️ Hosted by Amy Yee📍 Guest: Maureen Abbott, Director of Innovation, Mental Health Commission of Canada🔗 Explore more episodes at wired-for-change.com

How do you build digital trust in one of the world’s most complex and high-stakes industries?In this episode of Wired for Change, cybersecurity meets transformation as host Amy Yee sits down with Iain Paterson, CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) at Well Health Technologies—a digital health leader managing thousands of clinics and software assets across North America.From his early days in banking and red-team operations to leading cyber strategy in healthcare, Iain shares a masterclass in resilience, risk, and culture.They explore:How healthcare’s digital expansion reshapes risk and resilienceWhy cybersecurity must be treated as a team sport built on “shared fate”The new frontier of AI-driven threats and agentic AI inside organizationsWhat small and mid-sized businesses can learn from healthcare’s cyber evolutionWhy trust—not technology—is the real foundation of digital transformationThis episode is a must-listen for CISOs, healthcare innovators, and anyone navigating the intersection of cybersecurity, leadership, and change.Keywords: CISO, cybersecurity, digital health, resilience, risk management, AI agents, leadership, transformation, digital trust, Well Health Technologies, Iain Paterson, Amy Yee

Trust isn’t just earned — it’s engineered.In this fifth installment of the Digital Transformation Dream Team series, host Amy Yee explores how cybersecurity, privacy, and systems thinking come together to build transformations people can believe in.Meet three essential archetypes:The Cyber Defender (Winston Churchill) — protecting systems and foresight under siegeThe Trust Guardian (George Orwell) — designing for dignity, transparency, and human rights in a data-driven worldThe Systems Steward (Rachel Carson) — anticipating long-term impact and unintended consequences across interconnected systemsFrom wartime radar to Orwellian warnings to environmental foresight, this episode reveals the care and courage it takes to engineer trust — and what happens when those values are ignored.🔗 Learn more at wired-for-change.com

Financial services is a global dependency. Payments, trading, and banking platforms are the backbone of modern economies — and adversaries know it. That’s why fraud, ransomware, DDoS, supply chain exploits, and even deepfakes are converging into systemic risks.In this special session, (note - may be easier to consume on video via Spotify and YouTube due to visuals) Amy Yee (Chief Digital Officer at Relevantz, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at C3SA, and host of Wired for Change) lays out a practical five-step roadmap for Zero Trust adoption in financial services. Drawing on regulatory expectations, real-world case studies, and FS-ISAC threat intelligence, she maps today’s threats to concrete actions that boards, CISOs, and technology leaders can take now.📌 What you’ll learn in this session:Why financial services is now treated as critical infrastructure, alongside energy and healthcare.The five biggest systemic challenges facing the sector — from legacy systems to cloud/API sprawl and third-party concentration risk.The 10 Zero Trust domains and how they align with FS regulators (OSFI, OCC, EU DORA, etc.).A five-step roadmap to resilience:Governance & Incident Preparedness – counters The ExtortionistDefensible Architecture – counters The Sleeper AgentStrong Identity & Endpoint Controls – counters The ManipulatorSecuring Data, Apps & Third-Party Access – counters The DisruptorContinuous Monitoring & Threat Intelligence – counters The OpportunistHow to sequence Zero Trust for different types of FS institutions (retail vs. investment).The role of storytelling and “villain personas” in driving engagement and understanding — one of the biggest barriers to adoption.🎯 Who should listen:CISOs, CIOs, CROs, and Chief Digital/Transformation OfficersRisk, compliance, and fraud leadersExecutives who need to translate Zero Trust into board-level and regulatory language🔗 Connect with Amy Yee:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyyee/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wired-for-change/videosPodcast: Wired for Change on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music

What happens when the lights go out?In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with Cheryl Biswas, Strategic Threat Intelligence Specialist, to explore the real-world impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure — from power grids and water supplies to hospitals and financial systems.Cheryl shares her personal journey into cybersecurity, sparked by the discovery of Stuxnet, and explains why threat intelligence is not just about collecting data but about providing context, meaning, and timely action. Together, they dive into:How nation-state adversaries exploit fear and disruptionThe lessons of Stuxnet, Ukraine’s power grid attacks, and Volt TyphoonWhy OT/ICS systems present unique risks for critical infrastructureHow tabletop exercises expose hidden organizational gapsThe role of diversity, community, and the next generation of cyber defendersThis conversation connects geopolitics, technology, and human psychology — reminding us that defending critical infrastructure is ultimately about protecting the things of life.🔔 Subscribe to Wired for Change for more conversations on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and resilience.

The Hon. Sergio Marchi has lived a remarkable public life — from community activist and city councillor to federal cabinet minister and Canadian ambassador. Now, in his new book Pursuing a Public Life, he reflects on three decades in politics and diplomacy, and makes a call to action for a new generation of leaders.In this conversation with host Amy Yee on Wired for Change, Marchi shares candid lessons on trust, compromise, and perseverance, and explains why, despite today’s cynicism, politics can still be a force for positive change. From his early activism to leading in the environment, trade, and immigration portfolios, Marchi explores both the challenges and the satisfactions of public service.📖 Pursuing a Public Life launches November 4 and is available now for pre-order on Indigo, Chapters, and Amazon.🔔 Subscribe to Wired for Change for more conversations on transformation, leadership, and the people shaping our future.

Leadership drift is real — teams start aligned, but over time priorities shift, communication breaks down, and performance slips.In this episode, Amy Yee talks with Michelle Chambers about how leaders can recognize the signs of drift, rebuild alignment, and coach their teams back to high performance.Practical insights on:Change leadership vs. change managementSpotting early warning signs of driftBuilding trust, psychological safety, and resilienceA must-listen for anyone leading through transformation.

Cyber threats to critical infrastructure are no longer hypothetical — they’re already inside the walls. In this special SecureWorld session, Amy Yee (Chief Digital Transformation Officer at C3SA, Chief Digital Officer at Relevantz, and host of Wired for Change) breaks down a practical Zero Trust roadmap designed for OT and ICS environments.With a unique comic-book “villain persona” framework, Amy brings to life the real adversaries targeting energy, water, transportation, and healthcare systems — from state-sponsored groups like Volt Typhoon and Cyber Av3ngers, to ransomware crews behind Colonial Pipeline–style attacks, to precision saboteurs modeled on Stuxnet/TRITON.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why every country defines “critical infrastructure” differently — and why adversaries don’t care.A five-year timeline of global CI cyberattacks (2020–2025).The five systemic challenges facing OT and ICS security.How insecure legacy protocols (IEC-104, DNP3, Modbus) widen the attack surface.A step-by-step Zero Trust roadmap aligned with SANS ICS Critical Controls.The four cyber villain personas — Sleeper Agent, Saboteur, Loud Intruder, Extortionist — and how Zero Trust layers stop them.Common pitfalls and how to avoid them in CI cybersecurity programs.This isn’t theory — it’s a roadmap you can apply right now to strengthen resilience, break down silos, and protect the systems everyone depends on.#ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #OTSecurity #ICSSecurity #SecureWorld

Logistics may be invisible to most of us, but it’s one of the biggest forces shaping our daily lives — and one of the largest sources of global emissions.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with Richard Savoie, engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Adiona Tech, to explore how AI and advanced optimization are transforming deliveries, reducing costs, and driving sustainability in supply chains.Richard shares his journey from his first childhood business to building a company that has powered tens of millions of deliveries and worked with global giants like Coca-Cola. Along the way, he explains why:Re-optimizing existing fleets is the cheapest way to cut emissionsAI is uncovering hidden inefficiencies in logistics that humans can’t seeRegulations, EV adoption, and sustainability pressures are reshaping the industryStartups can thrive — even when working with slow-moving enterprise giantsWe also look ahead at agentic AI, electric vehicles, and quantum computing — and what they mean for the future of logistics.If you’re interested in AI, sustainability, or how innovation scales inside complex systems, this episode pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of logistics.Keywords for SEO: AI logistics, sustainable supply chains, last-mile delivery, emissions reduction, entrepreneurship, Richard Savoie, Adiona Tech, optimization, supply chain innovation

What does it really take to change — yourself, your team, or your organization?In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee speaks with Jill Reilly, author of the upcoming book The 10 Permissions, about why transformation begins with giving ourselves permission first.Drawing from three decades of global work — from South Africa’s transition to democracy to leading HIV/AIDS programs in Zimbabwe and advising boardrooms — Jill shares how change is rarely linear and why permission is the missing ingredient for lasting transformation.You’ll hear:Why inaction is wildly draining and how to reclaim energy.The difference between routine correction and routine adaptation in culture.How to practice micro-permissions that unlock change in everyday life.Why permission is a 21st-century skillset for leaders and organizations.If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, lead boldly, or take the first step toward transformation, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible.📕 Jill’s book The 10 Permissions launches mid-September.https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Permissions-Redefining-Adulting-Century/dp/1963827295

Ransomware is no longer just smash-and-grab — it’s a long game. Attackers are more persistent, better resourced, and increasingly using "Ransomware as a Service" to scale their impact.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee is joined by Greg Davison (Mimic) and Jarett Parent (C3SA) to explore why organizations must rethink how they defend critical systems. From closing the 20% detection gap to preparing boards for tough questions, this conversation highlights practical strategies for CISOs, IT leaders, and executives who need resilience today.Chapters:00:00 – The Modern Ransomware Landscape05:00 – Mimic’s Origin Story & Mission09:00 – The Mimic–C3SA Partnership12:00 – Deflection vs Detection: A New Defense Strategy19:00 – AI, Innovation, and the Next Wave of Threats26:00 – What Boards & CISOs Need to Ask36:00 – The Future of Cyber Resilience41:00 – Final ReflectionsFor more information about C3SA: https://c3sa.comFor more information about Mimic: https://mimic.com/

OKRs and rigid performance targets are supposed to help teams focus — but too often, they push us toward short-term wins that chip away at our long-term vision.In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee talks with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, about why conventional goal setting can unintentionally kill innovation and how to replace it with a more powerful approach: puzzle setting and puzzle solving.We explore:Why goals can create “vision debt” and performance theaterHow reframing projects as puzzles unlocks curiosity and collaborationReal-world examples from startups, global companies, and regulatorsPractical tools to keep products and transformations vision-drivenHow to foster psychological safety so teams can question, adapt, and innovateIf you’ve ever hit your targets but felt further from your mission, this conversation will help you move beyond the checkbox and make real progress.Episode guest: Radhika Dutt – Author, Radical Product Thinking

In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee explores what it really takes to keep transformation efforts on track when things get messy — because they always do.When priorities shift, trust falters, or unexpected disruptions hit, how do you build a team that can bend without breaking?Amy introduces three essential roles from her Digital Transformation Dream Team framework:🔹 The Adaptive Organization Designer – Inspired by Florence Nightingale, rethinking team structures and systems under pressure🔹 The Velocity Catalyst – With lessons from Taiichi Ohno, removing friction and building trust and momentum🔹 The Strategic Diplomat – Channeling Eleanor Roosevelt to keep alignment, trust, and tough conversations on trackWhether you're leading digital transformation, designing resilient organizations, or just trying to adapt to rapid change, this episode offers practical insights rooted in real-world experience — and a few historical surprises.🎧 Subscribe and explore more at: www.wired-for-change.com#DigitalTransformation #OrganizationalDesign #Leadership #SystemsThinking #ChangeLeadership #WiredForChange

What does it take to lead transformation in one of the most complex, high-stakes environments in the public sector?In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy is joined by Derek Dobson, a veteran strategist and defence innovation leader, to explore how change really happens inside the Canadian defence sector. From his military background to his current work at the systems level, Derek offers a rare perspective on how leadership, policy, and emerging technologies intersect.Together, they discuss:Mission command and agile leadership in high-pressure environmentsCivilian vs military mindsets when navigating risk and innovationThe shift from platform-centric to data-centric defence strategiesRethinking ROI in national security: what are we really buying?Why AI, cyber resilience, and digital sovereignty demand new thinkingThe realities of innovation procurement in CanadaWhat we can learn from both the battlefield and the boardroomIf you care about public sector innovation, complex system transformation, or defence and sovereignty in the digital age, this conversation is for you.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes on digital leadership, systems thinking, and meaningful change.

Mastering the Mental Game of Leading Change – with Jennifer Selby LongWhat separates high-performing leaders during transformation? According to executive coach Jennifer Selby Long, it's not just strategy or execution—it's mindset.In this episode of Wired For Change, we explore the human side of change leadership, drawing powerful lessons from performance psychology and the world of elite athletes. Jennifer shares insights from decades of coaching senior leaders and transformation teams, unpacking what it takes to lead through uncertainty, resistance, and rapid change.🎯 Topics include:The difference between change management and change leadershipHow neuroscience explains team resistance—and how to respondWhy mindset is crucial for staying focused and effectiveBuilding trust and influence with reluctant stakeholdersTelling better stories that engage and align your organizationThe role of AI in supporting (and not replacing) human leadershipHow to develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional groundingWhether you're leading digital transformation, navigating high-stakes change, or just trying to stay steady amid chaos—this episode is packed with insight and practical wisdom.📩 Guest: Jennifer Selby Long🔗 Learn more at selbygroup.com

What does it really take to scale a company wisely?In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with tech industry veteran and former CEO Rich Napoli to explore the critical decisions leaders face at every stage of organizational growth. From deciding how much structure is too much (or too little), to knowing when a role—or a person—no longer fits, Rich brings decades of hard-won insights from growing companies across multiple sizes and sectors.We talk about:Why organizations need the right-sized structure at each growth stageHow to avoid growing too fast—or staying too small for too longHiring the right first five people and building culture from day oneWhat to do when early team members no longer scale with the businessHow to build scaffolding that supports growth without smothering itThe CEO’s evolving role as organizations matureRich shares powerful analogies—from biology to startups—and candid stories from his time leading product development, scaling teams, and helping companies navigate high-stakes transitions.If you're a founder, executive, or transformation leader trying to make the right calls at the right stage, this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss.🎧 Listen now and subscribe to Wired for Change for more conversations on scaling, transformation, and leading through complexity.

What do Julius Caesar, Walt Disney, and Nikola Tesla have in common?They each represent a timeless role in making complex systems actually work — especially when you're leading large-scale transformation or trying to unite tech and strategy.In this episode of the Digital Transformation Dream Team series, we explore three essential archetypes:🏛 The Systems Orchestrator – Julius Caesar: Designed governance models that scaled across a massive empire🎢 The Experience Designer – Walt Disney: Transformed both customer and employee experience through intentional service design⚡ The Tech Trailblazer – Nikola Tesla: Constantly pushed the edge of what’s possible and made it realThese roles ensure your strategy doesn’t get lost in translation, and your systems don’t collapse under complexity.Listen in to learn:How to recognize and support each of these roles on your teamWhy transformation efforts fail without this balanceWhat lessons history’s most visionary builders can teach us todayExplore the full mini-series videos at: https://youtube.com/@wired-for-changeBonus content at: https://amyeyee.substack.com/📬 Subscribe to get future episodes and insights from Wired for Change

As AI and cybersecurity threats grow more complex, the talent pool in governance, risk, and compliance is shrinking. GRC expert Shruti Mukherjee joins host Amy Yee to explore why professionals are leaving, what’s at stake, and how we can build a risk-savvy culture before it’s too late.

What if innovation started not with faster technology, but with deeper values?In this special episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee takes you inside Carleton University’s Abilities Living Lab—a space where accessibility, community, and cutting-edge research converge to reimagine what innovation can be. Joined by lab director and biomedical engineering professor Dr. Adrian Chan (who also happened to be Amy’s professor during her undergrad in engineering!), we explore how this unique lab is pushing the boundaries of inclusive, multidisciplinary design.Together, we tour a vibrant and flexible research environment where:🔹 AI-powered motion capture helps refine powered prosthetics🔹 Infection prevention environments are co-designed with front-line users🔹 Musical instruments are built for people of all abilities—no training required🔹 Early-stage work is exploring 3D-printed food for people with swallowing disorders🔹 Rehab robotics are making stroke recovery safer and more effective🔹 And researchers, designers, healthcare professionals, and community members collaborate as equalsBut this lab is about more than emerging technology. As Dr. Chan explains, accessibility isn’t just about functional independence—it’s about living fully. Music. Food. Sports. Culture. Joy. These aren’t extras—they’re essential parts of life. And this lab was built to reflect that philosophy at every level, from layout to lighting to the kinds of research questions being asked.Whether you're in healthcare, design, engineering, public innovation, or policy—this episode offers a living example of how inclusive, values-driven transformation can take shape when community is at the center.📍 Wired for Change | Episode 14🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more📺 Watch the full lab tour on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iA7y2XbBYCs#InclusiveInnovation #Accessibility #DigitalHealth #BiomedicalEngineering #HealthTech #AssistiveTech #HumanCenteredDesign #InnovationLeadership #WiredForChange

Karen Moore, founder of Sounding Board and adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law, joins Wired for Change to explore the rising complexity of compliance in a volatile global landscape. From sanctions and trade disruptions to nationalism and climate-driven instability, she unpacks the evolving risk environment facing today’s organizations.We discuss:Geopolitical upheaval and its impact on business operationsShifting enforcement priorities in the EU, Asia, and Latin AmericaThe role of compliance leaders in connecting the dots across disciplinesWhy behavioral science, marketing, and moral courage all belong in modern compliance programs🎧 Watch or listen to Compliance in a Changing World: Nationalism, Sanctions, and Global Risk for insights into the future of compliance leadership.

The Human Side of Change – Culture, Courage, and ConnectionTransformation Dream Team – Episode 2What really drives change? It’s not just strategy or technology—it’s people.In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee explores the human infrastructure behind successful transformation through three powerful archetypes:The Change Leader – Inspires belief and momentum (John F. Kennedy)The Change Navigator – Guides teams through complexity (Empress Dowager Cixi)The Change Whisperer – Builds trust from within (Harriet Tubman)Blending history, leadership insights, and real-world transformation stories, Amy helps listeners recognize these roles in their own work and understand why culture, courage, and connection are essential to making change stick.Whether you’re leading change or living through it, this episode will help you:Identify the human roles that make transformation workReflect on your own role in changeUnderstand how to build a dream team for lasting impact🎧 Follow for more episodes in the Transformation Dream Team series.

🎙️ Wrestling with Privacy – with Dr. Sophia MullerWhy is privacy still so hard to implement—even when everyone agrees it matters?In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with privacy expert Dr. Sophia Muller to unpack the real-world challenges organizations face when trying to make privacy principles stick. From legacy systems to culture clashes and checkbox compliance, we explore what gets in the way—and how to move forward.👥 Who this episode is for:– Leaders navigating digital transformation– Privacy officers and compliance teams– Anyone tired of hearing “privacy by design” without seeing it in action🔍 Topics covered:– Why privacy initiatives stall– The myth of the perfect checklist– How to embed privacy into real-world workflows– The hidden cultural blockers no one talks aboutThis conversation is practical, sharp, and surprisingly hopeful.

Exploring AI, Adaptive Leadership, and the Power of Questions with Chris ShipleyWhat does it take to lead through continuous change—when even the roadmap is evolving?In this episode of Wired for Change, I sit down with Chris Shipley, an accomplished author - most recently The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce- and seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, journalism and innovation - to reflect on the evolving demands of leadership in an AI-driven world.We explore:Why adaptive leadership and vulnerability matter now more than everThe underestimated power of asking better questionsHow provider-sponsored health plans are navigating AI transformationWhat it means to move forward with intent, even when the path keeps shiftingHow leaders can balance hope, honesty, and uncertaintyRecorded in-person in Dallas at the Health Plan Alliance AI Accelerator kickoff, this episode is rich with real-world insight, memorable metaphors, and the kind of candor that today’s transformation leaders are craving.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on digital transformation, innovation, and change that matters.#AIleadership #DigitalTransformation #HealthTech #AdaptiveLeadership #WiredForChange #ChrisShipley #AIinHealthcare #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalChange

In this special on-site episode of Wired for Change, we join Dr. Matthew Bromwich and host Amy Yee at the National Health-Tech Innovation Conference in Vancouver to explore one of the biggest challenges in healthcare (and beyond):👉 Why do so many great ideas struggle to reach real-world impact?Dr. Bromwich shares powerful lessons from his journey as a physician-entrepreneur, highlighting:The “Valley of Death” between research and commercializationWhy funding and procurement remain major roadblocks for health innovatorsHow true innovation demands cross-functional collaboration between healthcare, business, research, and governmentThe critical mindset shift from seeking "unicorns" to building resilient, sustainable ecosystemsIf you’re passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare transformation, or making real change happen — this conversation is for you.✨ Topics Covered: 00:00 – Introduction and conference background01:00 – The personal story behind launching a health innovation journey02:00 – Breaking down the barriers: funding, procurement, and collaboration gaps05:00 – Designing conferences differently to drive real consensus08:00 – Learning from failure and navigating the “innovation tree”10:00 – How to build a functional innovation ecosystem12:00 – Final reflections: advice for innovators and changemakers🔗 Learn more about Core Innovation: https://www.cheoresearch.ca/for-researchers-and-partners/innovation/📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on new episodes featuring transformational leaders, bold innovators, and real-world change-makers.#WiredForChange #HealthInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation #InnovationLeadership #Changemakers

After years in the trenches of transformation work (and conversations with a great network!), our host Amy Yee has identified 16 pivotal roles that show up again and again on high-performing transformation teams and are essential for moving forward. And it’s not about titles. These are the mindsets, capabilities, and team dynamics that determine whether transformation efforts soar or stall.In this 15 min episode of our new Transformation Dream Team (TDT) miniseries, we explore:The balance between big ideas and real executionThe hidden tension between vision and structure3 essential team players you need to have an eye forThis isn’t theory—it’s a practical, memorable framework youcan use to assess your current team, identify gaps, and better understand your own superpowers in the change process.Which role(s) do you naturally play in a transformation? And which ones are missing from your current team?Wired-For-Change Podcast#DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment#InnovationStrategy #WiredForChange #PodcastSeries #TransformationLeadership#FutureOfWork #ChangeManagement #ExecutionMatters #TeamDynamics

In this episode of Wired for Change, host Amy Yee sits down with Kelly Geyer, a global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) leader and change management expert, to explore one of the most urgent issues in tech today: AI bias.As artificial intelligence reshapes industries from healthcare to HR, the risks of reinforcing discrimination through biased data and poorly designed systems are growing. But the good news? We can do something about it — if we start now.🔍 In this episode, we cover:The real-world risks of biased AI (including a powerful story you won’t forget)How organizations can build inclusivity into AI from the ground upWhy DEI isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a foundation for sustainable transformationThe roles everyone (yes, everyone) plays in responsible AI adoptionTools, frameworks, and international efforts that are shaping the future💡 “If diversity and inclusion aren’t part of your culture, they won’t show up in your AI.” – Kelly GeyerWhether you're leading digital change, selecting AI tools, or just trying to understand how AI decisions are impacting you and your community — this episode is for you.🟢 Subscribe to Wired for Change for more conversations at the intersection of technology, equity, and transformation.👇 Chapters00:00 Intro01:00 The risks of AI bias06:30 Real-world examples: healthcare, hiring, credit13:30 How widespread is AI in 2025?18:00 Who should be thinking about DEI in AI?26:00 The seven major risks of ignoring inclusivity in AI34:00 Frameworks and tools for assessing bias38:30 Promising practices from around the world44:00 Final thoughts and calls to action

In this episode, host Amy Yee sits down with Terri Griffith, Keith Beedie Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University, to unpack the “hidden skills gap” that’s limiting our ability to innovate, adapt, and scale—despite major technological investments.🔹 What is "system savviness" and why does it matter for the future of work?🔹 Why do 75% of innovation and transformation efforts still fail?🔹 How can leaders better align talent, technology, technique, and timing?🔹 What role should education, experimentation, and negotiation play in building adaptive teams?🔹 And how does a childhood spent helping a wedding planner prepare someone to lead complex engineering projects?Whether you're a policymaker, digital leader, educator, or founder, this conversation will give you new tools—and a new lens—for driving sustainable innovation.👇 ResourcesTerri's Blog: https://terrigriffith.com/newsletterWired For Change: https://www.wired-for-change.com🔗 Subscribe for more episodes on building change-ready teams and systems.🎙️ Wired for Change is a podcast for leaders and changemakers navigating complexity, technology, and transformation.#Innovation #DigitalStrategy #AIinCanada #SystemSavviness #OrganizationalChange #Leadership #SociotechnicalSystems #WiredForChange

Today’s episode features a powerful conversation with Skaidra Puodžiūnas, Ontario Director at the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) — and one of the voices behind an open letter sent today to Premier Doug Ford, urging policy reform to better support Canadian-grown innovation.We dive into:🔹 The real challenges Canadian innovators face scaling at home🔹 Why government procurement policies are a critical — and underused — tool🔹 How Skaidra’s experience as a former Ontario public servant drives her advocacy today🔹 What policymakers, entrepreneurs, and citizens can do to unlock Canada’s innovation economyFrom health tech to cybersecurity to AI, world-class innovation is happening here. But without policy change, we risk losing it.🎧 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay wired in →    / @wired-for-change  📥 Access the open letter from CCI: https://www.canadianinnovators.org/co... 📌 Learn more about the Council of Canadian Innovators: https://www.canadianinnovators.org/💬 Have thoughts on today’s episode? Drop a comment — we’re building a community of change-makers who believe in Canada’s potential.#WiredForChange #CanadianInnovation #SkaidraPuodziunas #CouncilOfCanadianInnovators #Procurement #DigitalTransformation #PublicPolicy #TechPolicy #OntarioPolitics #InnovationEconomy #ScaleUpCanada

Hosted by Amy Yee, the next episode of Wired For Change Podcast is here with the terrific Glynda Rees - RN, MSN, ACHIP, CPHIMS-CA, FAMIA | Program Lead Digital Health | Co-Founder EdEHR | Doctor of Nursing Post-Candidacy. Her interests include the integration of Informatics and digital health in undergraduate and post-graduate education, and the impact of technology on clinical judgment and decision-making at the point of care. In this episode, we dive into the open project Educational EHR which Glynda co-founded, we raise awareness about a collaborative grassroots initiative coming out of the Alberta Virtual Care Coordination Body with thinking that can be applied more broadly, and we spotlight BCIT's Digital Health Advanced Certificate, where Glynda is the Program Lead. It was wonderful to sit down together and discuss all of this wonderful collaborative work, coloured by a little "hopeful skepticism" for good measure.Don't forget to like and subscribe! See more videos and clips at:https://www.youtube.com/@wired-for-changeVisit and contact us at: https://wired-for-change.com

In episode 3 of Wired for Change, we dive into misinformation, disinformation and malinformation - how they spread, why they work, and what we can do to take back control in this time of rapid change. Abigail Dubiniecki - privacy lawyer, data strategist and thought leader - has a candid conversation with Wired for Change's host, Amy Yee. Key Topics We Discuss:How misinformation manipulates us and erodes our autonomyThe rise of malign influence and active measuresWhy mistrust is fertile ground for falsehoods (COVID-19 is a prime example)How disinformation travels faster than truth – and the psychological tricks behind itThe role of influencers, political technologies, and emerging business modelsHow microtargeting and data harvesting are shaping elections and opinionsWhy some regulators are taking bold action – while others hesitateThe network effect – and how narratives get skewed in an algorithmic worldWe also have a quick look at digital self-defense:How to recognize misleading narratives before they spreadWhy pre-bunking is more powerful than debunkingReducing your digital footprint and limiting how your data is used against youThe “John Oliver” approach – how to make yourself less valuable to trackers