Rachael Radford doesn’t fit the usual tech founder mold. From working on concrete formwork high above the Vancouver skyline to spearheading complex technology transformations, her journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, she sits down to unpack one of the most overlooked – and misunderstood – aspects of business: strategic execution. You’ll hear Rachael’s take on assessing organisational readiness, creating genuine accountability, and making strategy stick

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:41) How to set maturity goals that actually drive progress

(09:21) What success really looks like across departments

(13:15) Aligning your role with the bigger strategy

(15:40) Using forward thinking to influence outcomes

(21:10) How to adapt when the market shifts

(22:30) Focusing your strategy for real growth

(27:27) Why peer support matters in scaling strategy

(29:25) Planning to stand out, not just keep up

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MEIRA Consulting

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Shelley Frost, CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), joins the show to talk about leading one of BC’s most iconic and complex organizations. From early roles in a psychiatric hospital and juvenile jail to leading in tech and the arts, Shelley’s path has shaped a unique approach to leadership. She shares how managing unpredictability and diverse stakeholders prepared her to run the PNE – home to major events, an amusement park, and key youth employment programs. They discuss balancing legacy with innovation, leading through ambiguity, and building operational excellence.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(03:15) From consulting to finding local purpose

(09:04) Aligning vision in complex teams

(11:48) Leading with adaptability

(15:41) Making decisions with clarity

(17:52) A collaborative planning approach

(21:29) Communicating with seasonal staff

(25:46) Unearthing hidden war relics

(27:29) Behind Vancouver’s FIFA fan fest

(30:23) Inside the concert and show lineup

Connect with Shelley Frost here:

LinkedIn

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

PNE Instagram

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George Grombacher is a seasoned podcaster, former Fortune 500 advisor, President of Financial Consulting Professionals, and the Founder and Chief Community Officer of Money Alignment Academy. He sits down with Kathy Andrews to unpack the hidden impact of financial well-being, both personally and professionally.

George opens up about growing up with financial uncertainty and how those early experiences shaped his beliefs around money. He uncovers the deep emotional layers behind our financial behaviors – and why ignoring money stress at work could be costing businesses more than you think.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(04:10) Confronting financial avoidance and scarcity

(09:54) Prioritizing financial literacy

(11:22) Simplifying financial planning basics

(14:54) Embracing financial wellness at work

(18:55) An immigrant's journey to financial literacy

(21:43) Tailored financial wellness training

(24:32) How money and beliefs shape life

Connect with George Grombacher here:

LinkedIn

Money Alignment Academy

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