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Hope + Possibilities: Trust, Leadership + Strategic Foresight
by Nola Simon, Futurist, Canadian Keynote Speaker
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About the show
Made in Canada.
Discover how trust shapes effective leadership in our ever-changing future on Hope + Possibilities. Hosted by strategic futurist Nola Simon, this podcast uncovers the subtle signals of trust, risk, and decision-making that leaders must notice before assumptions become critical. From everyday moments to strategic foresight, learn to lead with clarity and courage in hybrid work cultures and beyond. Featured in Maclean's and CBC, this show is essential for leaders committed to developing trust and future-ready strategies.
Themes:
Leadership Development • Decision-Making • Trust • Organizational Culture • Strategic Foresight • Everyday Futurism • Assumption-Based Leadership • Work Culture • Hybrid & Remote Leadership • Digital Disruption • Reputation • Identity • Change • Canadian Leadership