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Sinclair Podcast
Hosted by Chris Sinclair · ENGLISH
Welcome to The Sinclair Podcast—a space where entrepreneurship meets personal growth!
Join host Chris Sinclair as he sits down with game-changers, thought leaders, and relentless founders to unpack what it really takes to lead, scale, and stay human along the way.
These are unfiltered conversations that challenge convention and fuel action—for anyone looking to grow a business and a life that actually feels aligned!
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From Fear to Fuel: Susan Leblanc on Leadership, AI & Purpose-Driven Work
Nov 1100:47:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🎙️ NEW EPISODE OF THE SINCLAIR PODCAST JUST DROPPED! 🎙️What happens when you turn fear into a compass?This week, I sit down with Susan Leblanc, marketing leader and certified coach, on how her rule “If it scares me, I have to do it” reshaped her career, leadership, and life.In this powerful conversation, we dive into:✅ Speaking up when it’s scary: how courage at a startup led to momentum and promotion✅ The power of honest storytelling: a teenage letter to the editor that rebuilt a community’s income✅ People-first leadership: situational coaching, trust, and building teams that carry each other✅ AI without the hype: practical ways her team uses AI to scale creativity and keep marketing human✅ Health as a strategy: sleep, routines, and why self-care makes you a better leader✅ Purpose in finance: why Meridian’s member-first model matters for small businesses and communitiesRaw, insightful, and packed with lessons for leaders at every stage....#TheSinclairPodcast #leadership #marketing #coaching #AIinMarketing #purposeDriven #SmallBusiness #careergrowth #entrepreneurmindsetCONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Turning Adversity Into Drive: A Roadmap for Leaders Who Want More
Aug 1900:54:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat does it really take to go from growing up on welfare to building one of North America’s top entrepreneurial coaching platforms?This week, I sit down with Danny Kerr, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Breakthrough Academy, powerhouse helping trades and home service entrepreneurs scale with structure, clarity, and confidence.In this powerful conversation, we dive into:✅ How Danny turned adversity into drive - from a tough upbringing to a 4.0 GPA and a 7-figure business by 20✅ The origin of Breakthrough Academy and why traditional business education misses the mark✅ His real thoughts on hustle, fatherhood, and building legacy, without burning outRaw, insightful, and packed with lessons for leaders at every stage.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube - link in bio....#TheSinclairPodcast #entrepreneurmindset #leadership #tradesbusiness #familybusiness #scaleyourbusiness #legacybuildersCONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Inside the Mind of a Pharma Trailblazer
Jun 1800:51:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🎙️ THE NEW EPISODE OF THE SINCLAIR PODCAST IS LIVE! 🎙️What does it take to launch groundbreaking therapies, lead billion-dollar teams, and scale early-stage biotech from the ground up?This week, I sat down with Victoria Vertesi — President & COO of DeepSense Bio, and a powerhouse in Canada’s pharmaceutical landscape. From building oncology divisions at global firms to leading commercial strategy for emerging biotech, Victoria’s career is a masterclass in innovation, leadership, and impact.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Her approach to building high-performing teams and turning around underperforming products✅ What it really takes to transform a startup into a competitive force✅ Why passion for patients and people fuels every decision she makesA must-listen for anyone in healthcare, biotech, or executive leadership.CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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The Quiet Power of Leadership: ‘What You Don’t See Behind 28 Years of Growth’
Jun 1201:12:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🎙NEW EPISODE: Leading with People First in a Rapidly Changing IndustryWhat does it take to help steer one of Ontario’s largest credit unions through transformation, while keeping people at the core?In this episode, I sit down with Wade Stayzer, MBA, Chief Operating Officer at Meridian Credit Union, to talk leadership, innovation, and the future of banking.We dive into:🔹 How his “People First, Member Obsession” philosophy shaped his leadership🔹 What the next wave of banking looks like with AI and tech🔹 The evolution of company culture at scale🔹 Lessons from 28 years with Meridian (and why he stayed)From strategy rooms to community events, this one’s all about leadership that lasts, and adapts.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or visit chrissinclair.ca/podcastLet’s hear it: What’s one leadership trait you believe never goes out of style?CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Leading a 97-Year-Old Family Business | The Journey to CEO at Canada Tire
Jun 500:54:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail🎙NEW EPISODE: Leading a 97-Year-Old Business Into the FutureWhat’s it like growing up and your family owning a nearly century-old company—and then becoming its CEO?In this episode, I sit down with Gabriel Granatstein, CEO of Canada Tire Inc., a family-run business serving Canadians since 1928.We dive into:🔹 What it’s like to inherit a 4th-gen legacy🔹 The future of Canada Tire and what’s next for the brand🔹 How military service and law shaped his leadership style🔹 The mindset shift required to modernize a traditional businessFrom legal halls to warehouses, this conversation covers what it really takes to lead with vision and execution in a legacy company.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or visit chrissinclair.ca/podcastCurious: What’s the best leadership trait you’ve learned from your family?CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Getting The Family Business: From Legacy to Leading with Vulnerability
May 2800:52:37Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailNEW EPISODE: From Family Legacy to Leading with VulnerabilityWhat happens when you're handed the reins to a family business… and told, “Be good enough—or I’ll sell it”?That was the starting line for Joe Glionna, President of Newcom Media—and my latest guest on The Sinclair Podcast.In this episode, Joe shares:How he turned legacy into leadershipThe biggest lesson COVID taught him: cash over profitWhy vulnerability has been his greatest asset in sales and leadershipHow peer groups like YPO have shaped his growthOne of those conversations that sticks. Raw, real, and full of perspective.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or visit chrissinclair.ca/podcastI’d love to hear: What’s one leadership lesson you learned the hard way?CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Scaling Smart: ‘What They Don’t Tell You About Selling Your Company’
May 7, 202500:54:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week, I sat down with Tom Havens — founder of Catalyst and former creative lead at HALO — for one of the most honest convos we’ve had yet.We talk about what it really looks like to scale a design-led company, the painful missteps of selling too soon, and what every founder needs to know before merging with a larger player.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why Catalyst won brands like Nike, Starbucks & Southwest by leading with design✅ The real story behind merging with HALO—and why it nearly broke the business✅ What happens when culture and operations don’t align✅ The emotional weight of selling, losing team members, and rebuilding from the ground upThis one’s packed with raw lessons, perspective, and wisdom that only comes from doing it the hard way.CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Lab-Born Leadership: Building a Global AMR Movement
Apr 30, 202501:07:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on The Sinclair Podcast, I sat down with one of the world's most influential scientists in antimicrobial resistance: Dr. Gerry Wright. A Killam Prize winner, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and the man behind over 320 published papers and 56,000+ citations — Dr. Wright has dedicated his life to combating one of the biggest threats to global health: AMR. From leading McMaster's rise as a powerhouse in infectious disease research to co-founding a biotech and discovering new antibiotics from backyard soil — his impact spans continents and generations.In this episode, we cover:✅ What it takes to turn a lab discovery into a life-saving drug✅ The alarming truth about AMR — and why it's one of the most urgent threats we face✅ The legacy of mentorship — and the 100+ scientists, founders, and innovators he's trained✅ His approach to leadership (hint: it starts by passing the ball, not holding it)This is one of the most insightful and inspiring conversations we've had — tune in now.CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Aligned to Amplify: Redefining Success in Chiropractic Coaching
Apr 16, 202501:10:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week, I'm joined by Dr. Laurence Tham, a chiropractor, coach, and founder of the Nitro Program, which was created to help chiropractors build more profit, more freedom, and more fulfillment into their lives and practices.Dr. Laurence isn't just helping chiropractors scale — he's helping them rediscover purpose, redefine success, and make bold, intentional moves in business and life.In this episode, we dive into:✅ What happens when you hit your life goals… and still feel stuck✅ How to break free from the sunk cost trap and rewrite the plan✅ Why most people confuse fear with logic — and how to spot the difference✅ The power of calculated risk — and how he moved his family to Portugal with no plan✅ What high-net-worth entrepreneurs are really struggling with behind closed doorsWhether you're in chiropractic, entrepreneurship, or simply ready to make a change — this episode will make you think bigger.CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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Built to Last: ‘What It Takes to Lead in Luxury Construction’
Apr 9, 202500:53:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week, I sat down with Darren Hendriks — President of Homes by Hendriks, a custom home builder, entrepreneur, and a true craftsman in the world of luxury construction.From working part-time as a site supervisor to leading one of Niagara’s most respected custom home-building companies — Darren’s story is one of legacy, leadership, and loving the process.In this episode, we talk about:✅ The evolution of Homes by Hendriks over two decades✅ What goes into building dream homes from the ground up✅ Navigating family, business, and burnout as a leader✅ How craftsmanship, communication, and client trust drive long-term success✅ Why the best builders are also the best listenersIf you’re passionate about building — whether it’s homes, businesses, or teams — this episode is packed with real talk and hard-won wisdom.CONNECT WITH CHRIShttps://www.chrissinclair.ca/https://www.instagram.com/imchrissinclair/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinclairchris/https://www.youtube.com/@ImChrisSinclair
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