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Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In this episode, Heather welcomes Barbara Engelbart McKenzie, CEO and Founder of Ignition CEO, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and her work helping founders scale their businesses. Barbara shares how her experience as an entrepreneur, corporate leader, and ecosystem builder led her to launch Ignition CEO to address the support gap faced by companies moving from startup to growth stage. She discusses the challenges founders face when transitioning from technical experts to strategic leaders, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, building strong teams, and recognizing when to bring in leadership support. The conversation explores the role of fractional talent, strategic planning, and trusted advisors in helping businesses scale effectively, while also examining Canada's productivity challenges and the need for greater adoption of AI and innovation. Barbara also reflects on the value of taking calculated risks, leveraging technology responsibly and building companies that create meaningful economic and social impact. Throughout the episode, she reinforces the idea that founders do not need to do everything themselves and that sustainable growth comes from aligning people, systems, and vision. To learn more about Ignition CEO, visit their website.
Canada Learning has also now approved for:
- Law Society of British Columbia: 45 minutes Practice Management
- Law Society of Ontario: 45 minutes Professionalism
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