The Wills Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Mikhel Sickand, an aviation professional, entrepreneur, and operations leader with more than 15 years of experience managing complex operations and maintenance programs. From overseeing large helicopter fleets to building #businesses around solving real world challenges, Mikhel has developed a unique perspective on #leadership, #innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our conversation covers a wid...

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring Alain Menard, president of The Green Beaver Company.

Alain brings a unique perspective to building a business, combining a scientific background with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he’s helped grow Green Beaver into a trusted Canadian brand known for its quality, innovation, and strong values.

In this episode, Alain joins our host Jordi Wills to tal...

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring our very own Lisa Major, HR Manager at Wills Transfer Limited.

Lisa brings a wealth of experience in talent strategy, leadership, and organizational development. As a seasoned professional and founder of Backstage Consulting, she’s passionate about helping teams operate more efficiently while building strong, values driven cultures.

Her background working closel...

In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Beauchesne, CEO of Family Enterprise Canada, and a recognized leader in family business, entrepreneurship, and values‑driven growth across Canada.

Steve brings a rare combination of perspective to this conversation shaped by decades of experience supporting family enterprises nationwide, and by his own entrepreneurial journey as the co‑founder of Beau’s All Natural. ...

In this Episode Jordi Wills sits down with Bruce Raganold, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience helping businesses maximize the value of their accounting, tax, and advisory relationships.

In this episode, Bruce shares his journey and insights from a career dedicated to helping organizations make smarter financial decisions, not just by providing services, but by becoming a true strategic partner. As he explains,...

Today, we sit down with Gloria Saccon, Director of Executive MBA Programs at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, to explore leadership, career growth, and the role of modern business education. Gloria shares insights from her career in academic leadership and her work supporting experienced professionals through MBA and Executive MBA programs designed for real‑world impact. From building collaborative, cohort‑b...

In this episode, Jordi Wills sits down with J.S. (Jean-Sebastien) Bouchard, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of ISAAC Instruments, a company that’s redefining technology for the trucking industry.

ISAAC delivers a fully managed, built for trucking solution that combines hardware, software, integrations, and advanced telematics into one seamless platform. From driver friendly ELDs to comprehensive camera systems and table...

Today we sit down with Paul Rivett-Carnac, CEO and President of St. Francis Herb Farm a Canadian-owned, family-run herbal company with more than 30 years of trusted expertise in plant medicine. Paul’s story is rooted in passion and responsibility. From growing up in the Ottawa Valley surrounded by herbs and holistic health practices, to now leading a team that has doubled the business since 2015, Paul shares what it truly mea...

Today Jordi Wills has a conversation with Tom Hiebert, founder of Interclara.

In this episode, we dive into the principles that have shaped his business and his life. From building a company rooted in transparency to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Tom shares why trust is the foundation of everything he does.

Tom explains why this simple truth matters. Even when things feel uncertain, showing up and doing your best c...

In this episode we're speaking with Stacey McMillan on Leadership, Legacy and Listening. From her impactful role at KPMG to her journey as a business development leader. Stacey McMillan opens up about what it takes to thrive in a Big Four firm while balancing family and forging strong client relationships. As a leader in the business world, she shares how listening deeply and understanding client goals has been her greatest advanta...

The latest episode of our podcast is live, and it’s a vibrant one featuring Katie De Silva from Wellington Group of Companies. Katie brings an infectious energy and passion to everything she does from her work in logistics, trucking, and warehousing to her dynamic presence in the online content space. In this conversation, we dive into her entrepreneurial journey, her approach to business development, and how she’s buil...

This week, we’re joined by dynamic guest Isaac Allen who brings fresh insight into leadership, innovation, and building scalable solutions in fastmoving industries. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to lead a team through change, how to identify the right technology for your business, and why flexibility and creativity are essential in today’s startup and enterprise environments. From assembling the ri...

In this inspiring conversation, Randy Hopkins from the office of MP Michael Barrett shares his remarkable journey from pastoral ministry to public service, from playing hockey to coaching, and from personal faith to community impact. Randy opens up about the realities of homelessness in Canada, challenging the assumption that it’s always linked to addiction, and emphasizing the role of empathy in addressing this crisis. He re...

Andrew Howard, Partner at Howard Kelford LLP, joins us to share his journey through the legal profession from being called to the bar to becoming a trusted advocate in Ontario. In this episode, Andrew reflects on the values that drive his practice, the importance of mentorship, and how staying curious as you shape a meaningful career.

Whether you're in law, leadership, or just navigating your own professional path, Andrew’s ...

In this episode we welcome Maria Malesevic, VP of Sales & Marketing at Techdinamics, she opens up about her career path, her life, and the bold journey being part of a global tech company that’s transforming fulfillment. In this episode she reflects on the company’s roots and evolution. From its early days, Techdinamics had a clear focus: empowering shippers especially 3PLs, brands, and retailers with smarter techno...

In this episode, Jordi Wills sits down with Marc Morin, President of Seva Commercial , to explore the entrepreneurial journey from breaking into the world of real estate to building a business with purpose. Marc shares how he stays focused, the importance of taking time to recenter, and how faith and family have shaped his path to success. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, values, and what it really means to lead...